Fall 2026 CoTESOL Convention: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 48th Annual CoTESOL Fall Convention!
Dates: November 14-15, 2025
Location: The Conference Center, Adams 12 Five Star Schools, 1500 E. 128th Ave., Thornton, CO 80241

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10:45am MDT

ED TECH SIG FEATURED PRESENTATION: From Translation to Language Transformation: The TAIL Model for Empowering MLs with Technology

Saturday May 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am MDT

Aspen

This session will explore the four aspects of the TAIL Model: Translation, Adaptation, Interaction, and Language Transformation. Participants will discover how simple (and free) tech tools can provide essential language support, helping teachers adapt materials so students can meaningfully engage with content and their peers in authentic ways. Attendees will understand how to leverage technology to support, engage, and empower multilingual learners. (Be sure to bring a device to this session.)

CDE CLDE Credit: 5.10(1) ELEMENT A

Audience: All members.

Speakers

Irina McGrath

Irina McGrath, PhD is an Assistant Principal at Newcomer Academy and an adjunct professor at the University of Louisville, Indiana University Southeast, and Bellarmine University, teaching graduate courses for the ESL/ENL and Literacy Endorsement programs as well as Master of Education... Read More →

Michelle Makus Shory

Multilingual Engagement Specialist, Seneca High School, Lousville KY

Saturday May 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am MDT
Aspen

Educational Technology

Speaker Type Invited Speaker
Session Type Presentation (45 min.)
CDE CLDE Credit CDE CLDE Credit

3:00pm MDT

AI Prompt Engineering for Enhanced Lesson Planning: Hyper-focused Success for CLD

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:20pm MDT

Executive Board Room "Teaching Tips Theatre"

Discover how to leverage AI to super-charge UDL lesson planning with targeted strategies and scaffolds for emergent bilingual and multilingual learners. This 20-minute session equips educators and instructional coaches with practical, AI-enhanced tools to better support diverse MLL needs in inclusive, multilingual classrooms.

CDE CLDE Credit: 5.11. (2) Standard B

Audience: Secondary Education (SE); Elementary Education (EE); Content Area (CA)

Speakers

Emily Gonzalez

CLD Teacher Leader/Secondary English ELD Teacher, Sierra High School - Harrison School District 2

Emily is a dedicated teacher-leader with experience in K–12 schools across the U.S. and overseas. She is known for creating engaging, culturally responsive learning experiences and designing meaningful professional development that supports educator growth. A confident communicator... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:20pm MDT
Executive Board Room "Teaching Tips Theatre"