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SUMMARY:Check In
DESCRIPTION:Registered attendees can pick up their name tag at the check-in tables just inside the main entrance to the Conference Center.\n\nPlease read the Welcome letter from 2025 CoTESOL President Chantelle Sharbino and information about CDE CLDE PD Credit. Check the map for the locations of the sessions. CoTESOL volunteers will be stationed throughout the Conference Center to help guide you.&nbsp\;\n\n\nThank you to the 2025 CoTESOL Board for planning and organizing this year's Fall Convention!\nSpecial thanks to all of our volunteers for donating their time to make this event a success!
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:The Conference Center Entrance\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Continental Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Coffee\, tea\, and pastries (including a gluten free option) will be available near the check-in area in the morning\, included in your registration.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:The Conference Center Entrance\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:Please check out our amazing exhibitor\, publisher\, and vendor tables in the hallways!\nLearn about the latest educational resources\, materials\, and opportunities. Also\, please see below for special offers from select exhibitors!\n\nSpecial thanks to our 2025 exhibitors:\nSILVER\nScholastic\n\nBRONZE\nFlashlight Learning\nIntercambio Uniting Communities\nNational Geographic Learning / Cengage\nSeidlitz Education\n\nCRYSTAL\nContinental\nPearson\nPebbleGo by Capstone & News-O-Matic & FlutterBee\nPro Lingua Learning\nSavvas Learning Company\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:Hallways\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:FRIDAY OPENING KEYNOTE: Attention TESOL Professionals: The Globe IS Our Campus. Empowering Our Multilingual Learners to Ignite Positive Change…It All Begins with Us!
DESCRIPTION:Whether in person or digitally\, TESOL professionals have a most unique opportunity to make a difference in this world. Let’s work together\, and let’s re-imagine our charge! The time is now. The place is here: CoTESOL. In this presentation\, Professor Ehlers-Zavala shares her personal story of overcoming the odds. She engages the audience in a visionary journey that underscores the (1) role that TESOL professionals play in educating the leaders of tomorrow by enacting one’s own innate\, or developed\, superpowers\; and (2) by believing in the potential that all TESOL professionals possess to lead and\, consequently\, impact their respective worlds\, local and/or global. Through her talk\, Professor Ehlers-Zavala celebrates the work of TESOL professionals across educational and geographical contexts. Through her account\, enriched by interactions with her audience\, she will suggest guidance to consider for elevating one another\, empowering each other to stay strong and resilient\, and staying engaged with the field through the professional organizations that bring us together. She reminds us that we are here to plant the seeds for what is yet to come\, and that one thing is for sure… A caring and mindful approach to educating multilingual learners will go neither unforgotten\, nor unnoticed. She believes that one’s time and effort will always matter and will contribute to make a positive difference even when one cannot clearly see it or ever witness it. Through her own personal/professional story\, she will show how we\, as TESOL professionals\, are all constantly impacting and changing lives. Finally\, she will strongly encourage everyone to continue to dare to dream and follow one’s passion\, for she strongly believes that the outcomes will\, more than likely\, meet or exceed one’s initial expectations.\n\nCLDE CDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.09(1) ELEMENT A\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;All members.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:The Training Center\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:HE/IEP SIG FEATURED PRESENTATION: Strategies to Uplift and Empower Your Teaching Community
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we take a page out of history and reframe our current teaching contexts to explore strategies for continuing to uplift and sustain language teaching for the future during these most challenging times.\n\nCLDE CDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.10(1) ELEMENT A\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Higher Education / IEP SIG
CATEGORIES:HIGHER EDUCATION / IEP SIG
LOCATION:Aspen\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Empowered and Engaged: Reimagining Adult EFL Online with Purposeful Participation
DESCRIPTION:How can we move beyond screen fatigue and turn virtual classrooms into dynamic\, student-centered communities? This interactive presentation offers tools\, techniques\, and mindsets that empower educators to lead&nbsp\;inspiring\,&nbsp\;interactive\, and&nbsp\;equitable&nbsp\;learning experiences online.Participants will explore how to:Design online lessons that promote learner autonomy\, voice\, and collaboration.\n\nUse virtual tools designed for the virtual learning environment &nbsp\;to facilitate meaningful reading\, writing\, speaking\, and listening practice.\n\nDifferentiate for multilevel learners in online settings using visual supports\, breakout rooms\, sentence stems\, and choice boards.\n\nFoster a strong sense of classroom community with routines that prioritize identity\, culture\, and connection.\n\nThrough a combination of demonstration\, collaborative planning\, and reflection\, attendees will leave with adaptable lesson templates and tech-integrated strategies that engage adult multilingual learners — even through a screen.Whether you're teaching synchronously\, asynchronously\, or in hybrid formats\, this workshop will show you how to energize your online classroom with confidence\, creativity\, and purpose.\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Adult Education (AE)\; Intensive English Program/Higher Education (IEP/HE)\; Educational Technology (TECH)
CATEGORIES:ADULT EDUCATION (AE)
LOCATION:Dogwood\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Making Language Stick: Practical Strategies for Combining Scaffolding\, the Lexical Approach\, and Vocabulary Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make vocabulary stick by integrating scaffolding\, the Lexical Approach\, and lexis recirculation in one cohesive ESL lesson. This session offers practical\, classroom-tested strategies to deepen lexical retention\, promote fluency\, and support learners across levels through meaningful\, repeated exposure to language in context.\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Adult Education (AE)\; Intensive English Program/Higher Education (IEP/HE)\; Teacher Education/Action Research (TE/AR)
CATEGORIES:ADULT EDUCATION (AE)
LOCATION:Executive Board Room "Teaching Tips Theatre"\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Teaching That Sticks: Comprehensible Input for Inspired Language Learning
DESCRIPTION:Comprehensible Input (CI) makes learning feel natural—and fun. This energizing session offers strategies that help educators reduce learner stress\, increase participation\, and spark long-term language retention through visuals\, gestures\, and meaningful context. Comprehensible Input (CI) makes learning feel natural—and fun. This energizing session offers strategies that help educators reduce learner stress\, increase participation\, and spark long-term language retention through visuals\, gestures\, and meaningful context.\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Adult Education (AE)
CATEGORIES:ADULT EDUCATION (AE)
LOCATION:Snowmass\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Divide and Conquer: Maximizing Co-Teaching Through Specific Facilitator Roles
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how co-teachers can divide and conquer instruction by clearly defining roles and responsibilities. Participants will learn strategies to co-facilitate learning\, provide real-time scaffolds\, and assess student understanding. Emphasis is placed on maximizing each teacher’s expertise by defining complementary roles to support all learners effectively.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11(s) ELEMENT B\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Elementary Education (EE)\; Secondary Education (SE)\; Content Area (CA)
CATEGORIES:ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (EE)
LOCATION:Cottonwood\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Elevating Academic Vocabulary Learning Through Structured Conversations and Visuals
DESCRIPTION:Discover how structured conversations around visuals can boost students’ academic language. Thoughtfully designed visual aids help create spaces where learners actively engage and express understanding leading to deeper learning. In this interactive session\, you’ll take part in a lesson simulation that models how to pair visuals with discussion questions and sentence stems to spark curiosity and support all learners.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11(2) ELEMENT A\n\nAudience: Elementary Education (EE)\; Secondary Education (SE)\; Educational Technology (TECH)
CATEGORIES:ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (EE)
LOCATION:Flatirons\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Intentional Co-Teaching for Multilingual Learners
DESCRIPTION:Learn about our co-teaching model which is laser-focused on three big goals:\nMaking sure multilingual learners have real access to grade-level content.Supporting students in acquiring English through content learning—not separate from it.Creating job-embedded professional learning that helps both content teachers and ML specialists grow as co-teachers.CDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.10 Quality Standard III Element A\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Elementary Education (EE)\; Secondary Education (SE)
CATEGORIES:ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (EE)
LOCATION:Blue Spruce\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Making Complex Text Accessible to Experienced Multilinguals
DESCRIPTION:This session addresses the specific needs of multilingual learners who have reached the ‘developing’ stage of language acquisition. These students in grades 3-12 can decode text\, but they may not always understand what they’ve read. This session provides concrete strategies for making even grade-level content texts comprehensible for these students.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11 Quality Standard III\; 5.11(2) ELEMENT B\n\nAudience: Secondary Education (SE)
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Piñon Pine\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Cross-Institutional Partnerships for TESOL Teacher Development and Multilingual Learner Success
DESCRIPTION:This panel explores dynamic partnerships that support TESOL teacher preparation and professional development. Presenters—including U.S. program directors\, international partners\, and TESOL students—highlight mutually beneficial collaborations. Attendees will engage in interactive reflection and goal-setting to envision sustainable partnerships that integrate authentic teaching\, intercultural exchange\, and professional growth across educational contexts.\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Teacher Education/Action Research (TE/AR)
CATEGORIES:TEACHER EDUCATION/ACTION RESEARCH (TE/AR)
LOCATION:Silverton\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Research and Resources for Newcomers and ML Students
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on research\, strategies\, and resources available to empower your ML and Newcomer students. &nbsp\;One resource available is SIOP®\, approved by CDE and listed an approved provider on the advisory list. &nbsp\;Research will also be shared from noted reading researcher Freddie Hiebert on ways to increase reading achievement. Jim Cummins and Jana Echevarria\, a SIOP® author\, will discuss their research and strategies via video clips. Resources authored by this noted researchers will also be shared.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11 Quality Standard III. Element B\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Elementary Education (EE)\; Intensive English Program/Higher Education (IEP/HE)\; Content Area (CA)\; Secondary Education (SE)\; Teacher Education/Action Research (TE/AR)
CATEGORIES:TEACHER EDUCATION/ACTION RESEARCH (TE/AR)
LOCATION:Crestone Peak\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Read\, Write\, Play: Joyful Literacy for Children at the Boulder Public Library District
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that students who don’t read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to not graduate on time\, when compared to proficient readers. At the Boulder Public Library District\, we aim to inspire a lifelong love of literacy in children through our Reading Buddies program.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit: 5.11 Quality Standard III: Element B\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Elementary Education (EE)
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LOCATION:Flatirons\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:ED TECH SIG FEATURED PRESENTATION: From Translation to Language Transformation: The TAIL Model for Empowering MLs with Technology
DESCRIPTION: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.)\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.10(1) ELEMENT A\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;All members.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
LOCATION:Aspen\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Building the Literacy Trinity: A Daily Routine for Strengthening Knowledge\, Vocabulary and Writing
DESCRIPTION:Session One\nThis classroom-tested\, slide-based routine builds students' automaticity for recalling tier 2 and tier 3 academic vocabulary through daily 10-minute practice. By developing automaticity in academic word recall\, students transfer knowledge into long-term memory more effectively. The flexible format incorporates TPR\, CLT\, technology integration\, formative assessment\, collaborative student talk\, and writing activities across all settings. Participants will strategize vocabulary selections and practice implementation using provided templates.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11 Quality Standard III Standard A\n\nAudience: Elementary Education (EE)\; Secondary Education (SE)​​​​
CATEGORIES:ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (EE)
LOCATION:Executive Board Room "Teaching Tips Theatre"\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Supporting SLIFE and ML Students from Trauma-Affected Backgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Multilingual students face the dual challenges of adjusting to a new country and navigating an unfamiliar school system\, often carrying unacknowledged trauma from their past or their journey to the U.S. For students with interrupted education and trauma-affected backgrounds\, these experiences create both hurdles and opportunities. This session equips educators with actionable\, low-prep strategies to support resilience and improve language output among marginalized students. Attendees will gain a practical methodology focused on the "how" to make a tangible difference in their classrooms.\n\nObjectives\n● Participants will evaluate techniques that support the learners who are missing years of formal education and also have experienced trauma.\n● Participants will leave the session with actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately.\n● Participants will create a short list of techniques that they feel prepared to implement.\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Elementary Education
CATEGORIES:ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (EE)
LOCATION:Crestone Peak\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Bringing High School Multilingual Students Together: DCSD's Youth Multilingual Conference
DESCRIPTION:In spring 2025\, Douglas County School District hosted its first ever Youth Multilingual Conference\, designed to connect multilingual high schoolers from across our schools. In this session\, we will discuss how we planned it\, what went well\, and how you can bring the idea to your school\, district\, or region.\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Secondary Education (SE)​​​​
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Dogwood\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Mastering Academic Vocabulary and Content: Practical Routines for Secondary ELLs
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides a research-driven\, no-preparation classroom routine designed to aid secondary ELLs in their effort to learn\, use\, understand\, and remember academic vocabulary. This easy-to-implement routine also provides ELLs of all proficiency levels with a deeper understanding of the content taught in their core classes.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11(2) ELEMENT B\n\nAudience: Secondary Education (SE)\; Content Area (CA)
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Executive Board Room "Teaching Tips Theatre"\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Network with your colleagues as you enjoy a buffet lunch\, which is included in registration. The fajita bar will include both meat and vegetarian options\, gluten free corn tortillas\, and soy free vegetables. We kindly ask that the limited gluten free options be reserved for people with dietary restrictions\, as they will be at a separate table to avoid cross-contamination. Seating will be available in the Training Center.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:Miner's Creek\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Raffle!
DESCRIPTION:Convention attendees will have the chance to win prizes from our generous exhibitors and sponsors\, while enjoying lunch. &nbsp\;Be sure to take a raffle ticket from a CoTESOL Board member.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:The Training Center\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Vocabulary Development for English Learners in Adult Literacy Education
DESCRIPTION:The goal will be to equip adult literacy educators with effective strategies to strengthen vocabulary instruction\, fostering better learning outcomes. This professional development session focuses on the essential role vocabulary plays in adult literacy and its impact on reading comprehension and communication. Participants will:\n\nUnderstand how vocabulary development supports literacy growth.Explore research-based strategies tailored to adult learners.Discuss the importance of comprehensible input and its role in vocabulary acquisition.Implement practical tools and instructional approaches designed to build learner confidence and vocabulary skills.By the end of the session\, educators will walk away with actionable methods and adaptable resources to enhance vocabulary learning in diverse adult education settings.\n\nAudience: Adult Education (AE)​​​​
CATEGORIES:ADULT EDUCATION (AE)
LOCATION:Piñon Pine\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Unlocking More Resources with Intercambio
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore our Confidence and Connections relationship-based (and volunteer taught!) curriculum and learn about the many resources available through the Intercambio Network\, too! From live webinars and networking calls to program tools and our extensive online teacher training\, the Network offers everything you need to make your English-language learning program even more successful. Whether you’re already an Intercambio partner or one of our Network Members OR you'd like to explore our innovative and effective curriculum\, this session is for you!\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Adult Education (AE)
CATEGORIES:ADULT EDUCATION (AE)
LOCATION:Executive Board Room "Teaching Tips Theatre"\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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SUMMARY:Making Language and Content Accessible to All Students
DESCRIPTION:In this 45-minute hands-on workshop\, I will draw upon research and resources to provide content area instructors with practical strategies and approaches to implement\, evaluate and revise to better serve multilingual learners their classes without “dumbing down” content or assessment.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\; 5.11 Quality Standard III\; 5.11(2) ELEMENT B\n\nAudience: Content Area (CA)\; Adult Education (AE)\; Teacher Education/Action Research (TE/AR)\; Intensive English Program/Higher Education (IEP/HE)
CATEGORIES:CONTENT AREA (CA)
LOCATION:Cottonwood\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:From Classroom to Newsroom: Empowering Beginning Writers Through Collaborative Publishing
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores a student-produced newspaper project in lower level writing courses. Framed by experiential learning\, the approach empowers emerging writers as reporters\, editors\, and designers\, practicing authentic communication and collaboration. Attendees will gain practical strategies and learn about challenges and successes from a year long classroom implementation to foster engagement\, accountability\, and confidence in novice writers.\n\nAudience: Intensive English Program/Higher Education (IEP/HE)\; Adult Education (AE)​​​​
CATEGORIES:HIGHER EDUCATION / IEP SIG
LOCATION:Blue Spruce\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
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DTSTART:20260509T190000Z
DTEND:20260509T194500Z
SUMMARY:A Whole New World: Preparing Newcomer Students for Classroom Success
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, National Geographic Learning (NGL) will present ideas to engage middle and high school newcomers with the basic academic language and literacy skills they need. Attendees will gain practical strategies from NGL programs they can use right away to support students’ needs—from learning the alphabet to mastering content-area vocabulary.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11(2) ELEMENT B\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Secondary Education (SE)
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Flatirons\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/542911d9089899503e4fee580550fcc3
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T190000Z
DTEND:20260509T194500Z
SUMMARY:EFL Online Teaching/Learning: Insights from the Cameroon Distance Education Center
DESCRIPTION:This session explores EFL online teaching insights from the Cameroon Distance Education Center\, focusing on strategies for engaging secondary and high school learners in resource-constrained environments. Participants will discover practical activities and digital tools used\, gaining adaptable techniques for diverse online EFL contexts.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11(2) ELEMENT B\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Secondary Education (SE)\; Adult Education (AE)\; Intensive English Program/Higher Education (IEP/HE)\; Teacher Education/Action Research (TE/AR)\; Educational Technology (TECH)
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Dogwood\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d3514405661562479f64c826918cdadd
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/d3514405661562479f64c826918cdadd
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T190000Z
DTEND:20260509T194500Z
SUMMARY:Global Citizenship in the Language Classroom: Teaching the UN SDGs
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to bring global issues into the classroom by integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This interactive workshop offers practical strategies\, engaging activities\, and adaptable resources to help foster global citizenship\, cultural awareness\, and sustainability through language teaching.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11 (2) Element B\n\nAudience: Secondary Education (SE)
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Snowmass\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4d6eca095bba0253b1c650d34119790e
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/4d6eca095bba0253b1c650d34119790e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T190000Z
DTEND:20260509T194500Z
SUMMARY:SOPOL SIG FEATURED SPEAKER: Supporting Immigrant Students in a Time of Fear
DESCRIPTION:Participants will be informed on general rights of immigrant students as well as possible forms of immigration relief available to them and their families. The presentation will close by empowering participants to refer families in need to resources in the community.\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Sociopolitical SIG\n
CATEGORIES:SOCIO POLITICAL
LOCATION:Aspen\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:96d8f2d6039774d07873de9f84c1606f
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/96d8f2d6039774d07873de9f84c1606f
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T190000Z
DTEND:20260509T204500Z
SUMMARY:Welcoming Newcomer Students: Essential Knowledge\, Resources\, and Skills in the Teaching of Newcomer Students
DESCRIPTION:How do I create an inclusive\, linguistically-responsive learning experience for Newcomer Students?&nbsp\;This workshop will introduce UC Denver's Welcoming Newcomer Students online modules\, a free resource that provides educators timely and practical knowledge for answering this question. Participants will access the modules and go through a lesson of their choice.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.09(1) ELEMENT A\; 5.10(1) ELEMENT A\n\nAudience: Elementary Education (EE)\; Secondary Education (SE)\; Socio-Political\; Teacher Education/Action Research (TE/AR)\n
CATEGORIES:TEACHER EDUCATION/ACTION RESEARCH (TE/AR)
LOCATION:Silverton\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:74165d851c066ac1b52fe2060f86e31a
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/74165d851c066ac1b52fe2060f86e31a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T200000Z
DTEND:20260509T202000Z
SUMMARY:Enhancing Refugee ELLs’ Digital Literacy with Trauma-Informed SLA
DESCRIPTION:This session presents a trauma-informed SLA-based approach to building refugee adult ELLs' digital literacy. Participants will explore four real-world\, integrated lessons\, practical scaffolding strategies and adaptable resources to reduce anxiety\, boost motivation and support language growth in a safe\, inclusive and empowering classroom environment.\n\nAudience: Adult Education (AE)​​​​
CATEGORIES:ADULT EDUCATION (AE)
LOCATION:Executive Board Room "Teaching Tips Theatre"\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:be3cc9deede3e915faeb164c27600590
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/be3cc9deede3e915faeb164c27600590
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T200000Z
DTEND:20260509T213000Z
SUMMARY:Sound It Out: Supporting Learners through Practical Pronunciation Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Help learners find their voice—literally. This workshop delivers fun\, practical pronunciation tools that improve clarity\, reduce stress\, and boost learner confidence. Attendees will walk away with games\, visuals\, and methods to make sound instruction part of any lesson. Help learners find their voice—literally. This workshop delivers fun\, practical pronunciation tools that improve clarity\, reduce stress\, and boost learner confidence. Attendees will walk away with games\, visuals\, and methods to make sound instruction part of any lesson.\n\nAudience: Adult Education (AE)\n
CATEGORIES:ADULT EDUCATION (AE)
LOCATION:Dogwood\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c8761fc61488c7a276b623ed7fbdf342
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/c8761fc61488c7a276b623ed7fbdf342
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T200000Z
DTEND:20260509T213000Z
SUMMARY:Essential Belonging through the Transformational Equity Framework
DESCRIPTION:Design your multilingual educational environment with belonging in mind - from the very beginning. Educators will explore a current project\, unit\, lesson\, or initiative through Cherry Creek School District’s Transformational Equity Framework as a process for inquiry\, ensuring every student and staff member is seen\, valued\, heard\, and appreciated. This asset focused\, inquiry-based approach is applicable to every role in education\, and includes self-reflection\, garnering multiple perspectives\, and leaning into the beautiful identities present in our classrooms\, schools\, and districts.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.09 Quality Standard I\; 5.09(1) ELEMENT A\n\nAudience: Elementary Education (EE)\; Secondary Education (SE)\; Content Area (CA)\; Adult Education (AE)\; Intensive English Program/Higher Education (IEP/HE)\; Socio-Political
CATEGORIES:ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (EE)
LOCATION:Blue Spruce\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e9b77c3b964faeea6a16f09f26eaf0df
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/e9b77c3b964faeea6a16f09f26eaf0df
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T200000Z
DTEND:20260509T204500Z
SUMMARY:From Newcomers to Native Speakers: Teaching Tools and Techniques that Work
DESCRIPTION:This session will present specific steps and approaches to integrating English Learners into the general education classroom successfully. Ways to support teachers in this process will be explored\, along with providing suggestions on how to effectively work with parents of ESOL students. &nbsp\;The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model will be presented to provide a map by which educators can use to plan\, teach\, reflect\, observe and evaluate these approaches. &nbsp\;Question and Answer periods will be embedded and handouts will be distributed.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11 Quality Standard III Standard A\n\nAudience: Elementary Education (EE)\; Secondary Education (SE)​​​​
CATEGORIES:ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (EE)
LOCATION:Piñon Pine\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2db7709934f8a2d6a3004e8143678aae
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/2db7709934f8a2d6a3004e8143678aae
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T200000Z
DTEND:20260509T214500Z
SUMMARY:SIG Networking
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:Crestone Peak\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3b9fae92d19e0f1fe750b7386fe7142b
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/3b9fae92d19e0f1fe750b7386fe7142b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T200000Z
DTEND:20260509T214500Z
SUMMARY:SIG Networking
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:Miner's Creek\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e6df25ae7523ba4f65cf033ccb7c9307
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/e6df25ae7523ba4f65cf033ccb7c9307
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T200000Z
DTEND:20260509T204500Z
SUMMARY:Shadowing: What Is It? And Does It Work?
DESCRIPTION:A quasi-experimental study was conducted evaluating the effectiveness of shadowing (a pronunciation technique) on intermediate-level adult English language learners. Findings and implications of the research will be shared regarding changes in learners’ comprehensibility\, fluency\, and accentedness after 10 weeks of instruction.\n\nAudience: Intensive English Program/Higher Education (IEP/HE)\; Adult Education (AE)
CATEGORIES:HIGHER EDUCATION / IEP SIG
LOCATION:Flatirons\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:47be4c0a9aaad7e487163c597154d226
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/47be4c0a9aaad7e487163c597154d226
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T200000Z
DTEND:20260509T204500Z
SUMMARY:Broadening Access to the Seal of Biliteracy in Rural & Mountain Districts: A Peer-Led Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Peer-to-peer dialogue on expanding equitable access to the Seal of Biliteracy in rural districts. Dr. Salinas will share his Spring 2025 research to provide insights on advising students\, and address barriers like transportation\, staffing\, and assessment. Participants share practices\, trade tools\, design next steps\, and leave with an action plan.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.10 (2) Element B\n\nAudience: Secondary Education (SE)\; Elementary Education (EE)\n
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Cottonwood\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1086bba024258adf8a703684613d837a
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/1086bba024258adf8a703684613d837a
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T200000Z
DTEND:20260509T204500Z
SUMMARY:SE SIG FEATURED SPEAKER: Every Teacher is a Language Teacher: Building Systems that Empower CLDE Staff and Multilingual Learners
DESCRIPTION:As the population of multilingual learners continues to grow across Colorado\, schools face the dual challenge of ensuring equitable access to content while accelerating language development. This session will highlight how Harrison School District 2 is reimagining professional learning through a coaching model grounded in Jim Knight’s&nbsp\;Impact Cycle&nbsp\;and districtwide initiatives such as Newcomer Support\, Co-Teaching Academies\, Comprehensible Input\, Translanguaging\, and increasing high-quality student output.&nbsp\;\nParticipants will explore how to design and implement systems that (1) empower CLDE teachers as experts in their buildings\, (2) position every teacher as a language teacher\, (3) provide asset-based support for students and families\, and (4) hold staff accountable for student growth without losing the relational core that makes professional learning effective. Attendees will leave with ideas and examples that they can adapt to their own contexts.\nThis session is designed for educators\, coaches\, and leaders who want to move beyond compliance and create sustainable\, relationship-driven systems that raise expectations and outcomes for multilingual learners.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.12(1) ELEMENT A\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Secondary Education
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Aspen\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fbdb3ab687ee87286e819637e763bcad
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/fbdb3ab687ee87286e819637e763bcad
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T210000Z
DTEND:20260509T214500Z
SUMMARY:Digital Literacy Skills in Support of Adult English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the role of digital literacy in adult education and becoming multilingual. Topics will include the history of information technology\, the digital divide\, the rise of A.I. and the coming singularity.\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Adult Education (AE)
CATEGORIES:ADULT EDUCATION (AE)
LOCATION:Piñon Pine\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ea6f9702e5f3444697b7911374d44547
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/ea6f9702e5f3444697b7911374d44547
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T210000Z
DTEND:20260509T212000Z
SUMMARY:AI Prompt Engineering for Enhanced Lesson Planning: Hyper-focused Success for CLD
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11. (2) Standard B\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Secondary Education (SE)\; Elementary Education (EE)\; Content Area (CA)
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
LOCATION:Executive Board Room "Teaching Tips Theatre"\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7e0e238d97bac0ade81e09150b99fa36
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/7e0e238d97bac0ade81e09150b99fa36
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T210000Z
DTEND:20260509T214500Z
SUMMARY:EE SIG FEATURED PRESENTATION: Maintain Rigor with Strategic Questioning
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to keep instruction rigorous through purposeful questioning! In this session\, you’ll learn how to craft and revise questions to target essential information while maintaining the complexity of vocabulary and content. Explore classroom examples that show questioning in action\, and design your own “questioning ladder” to support deeper thinking and meaningful student engagement.\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Elementary Education (EE) and general audience
CATEGORIES:ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (EE)
LOCATION:Aspen\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e3118aa11108b3e0a62cb4c9d42f3631
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/e3118aa11108b3e0a62cb4c9d42f3631
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T210000Z
DTEND:20260509T214500Z
SUMMARY:Zero Prep: Ready-to-Go Activities for the Language Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to teach more effectively while preparing less? The presenter guides participants through the new editions of the classic Zero Prep series and demonstrates activities that easily adapt for language content and level\, incorporate all four skills\, include variations for classroom and online delivery\, and require no preparation!\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11. Quality standard III. Element A\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Elementary Education (EE)\; Secondary Education (SE)\; Content Area (CA)\; Adult Education (AE)\; Intensive English Program/Higher Education (IEP/HE)
CATEGORIES:ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (EE)
LOCATION:Silverton\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:90331798987c9034a16d1f3504917d9d
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/90331798987c9034a16d1f3504917d9d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T210000Z
DTEND:20260509T214500Z
SUMMARY:Developing and Piloting a Secondary Newcomer Welcome Week
DESCRIPTION:The presenters partnered together to design a welcome week for secondary newcomer students. They will describe the collaboration between the facilitators and the district\, logistics of program and material development\, successes and challenges of the pilot\, next steps\, and recommendations for others interested in doing something similar.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.09 Quality Standard I\; 5.09(1) ELEMENT A\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Secondary Education (SE)
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Snowmass\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:17cb13c9ee52186c618ef3efd177cd9d
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/17cb13c9ee52186c618ef3efd177cd9d
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T210000Z
DTEND:20260509T214500Z
SUMMARY:Supporting Secondary Students New to Country
DESCRIPTION:Using two Denver case studies\, participants will be able to understand wholistic program elements crucial to success for secondary sife students. &nbsp\;Program design\, high school trajectories\, community engagement and leadership training will be discussed. &nbsp\;Participants will leave with concrete ideas for how to fine tune their current program to meet the urgent needs of our secondary students new to country.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.10 Quality Standard II\; 5.10(2) ELEMENT B\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Secondary Education (SE)\; Intensive English Program/Higher Education (IEP/HE)\; Socio-Political
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Flatirons\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e13bf7d36bae3bc51efc0b65e03230a6
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/e13bf7d36bae3bc51efc0b65e03230a6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T210000Z
DTEND:20260509T214500Z
SUMMARY:Teaching English and High School Agency to Highly Mobile Agricultural Students and Out of School Youth through the Title I-C Family Education Program and the Innovative Services for Out of School Youth’s Supplementary Academic Activity Program
DESCRIPTION:Presentation of virtual/in-person programs with promising strategies for engagement\, language learning\, building essential skills\, and increasing academic growth\, participation\, and retention in the education system. Featuring a summer virtual course focused on academic language and teaching high school knowledge (credit system\, required courses\, extracurriculars\, and the importance of graduation or its equivalency).\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11 (2) Standard B\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Secondary Education (SE)\; Teacher Education/Action Research (TE/AR)
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Cottonwood\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7b211c193e6c498b046d6e136e34de42
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/7b211c193e6c498b046d6e136e34de42
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T212500Z
DTEND:20260509T214500Z
SUMMARY:"Proud to Be Bilingual" Project
DESCRIPTION:ACCESS testing season is a high-intensity\, high-stress time for multilingual students. To offer some balance\, this session highlights a "Proud to Be Bilingual" project as a way for students to celebrate their cultural and linguistic strengths and interests in a middle school classroom.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.09(1) ELEMENT A\; Option 1: 5.09 Quality Standard I\n\nAudience: Secondary Education (SE)
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Executive Board Room "Teaching Tips Theatre"\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3b6c8494486391493c819b4c2fd82f7d
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/3b6c8494486391493c819b4c2fd82f7d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T220000Z
DTEND:20260509T230000Z
SUMMARY:FRIDAY CLOSING KEYNOTE: Finding Empowerment and Inspiration Today
DESCRIPTION:Many today speak of being overwhelmed by the Information Age--there is so much to do and so little time—a time of “relentless change.” As a group\, how can educators feel empowered and inspired when there is teaching\, grading\, meetings\, and email that demand our time and attention? This presentation will discuss sources of empowerment and inspiration that are available to everyone now—in the classroom\, in our communities\, and in the world. In the end\, inspiration and empowerment can actually support and even increase each other.\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;General audience.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:The Training Center\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1f4ebd2ad9307dfe932ecccf243870c3
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/1f4ebd2ad9307dfe932ecccf243870c3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260509T230000Z
DTEND:20260509T231500Z
SUMMARY:Raffle #2!
DESCRIPTION:Convention attendees will have the chance to win prizes from our generous exhibitors and sponsors\, while enjoying lunch. &nbsp\;Be sure to take a raffle ticket from a CoTESOL Board member.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:The Training Center\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:46062cfea4b67876db762e04f20ff4be
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/46062cfea4b67876db762e04f20ff4be
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T100001Z
DTEND:20260510T100001Z
SUMMARY:Certificate of Attendance (Fillable)
DESCRIPTION:\n\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c10ae60bdb0535b5bcc948c325fcda30
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/c10ae60bdb0535b5bcc948c325fcda30
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T133000Z
DTEND:20260510T173000Z
SUMMARY:Check In
DESCRIPTION:Registered attendees can pick up their name tag at the check-in tables just inside the main entrance to the Conference Center. &nbsp\;If you already checked in on Friday\, you do not need to check in again on Saturday.\n\nPlease read the Welcome letter from 2025 CoTESOL President Chantelle Sharbino and information about CDE CLDE PD Credit. Check the map for the locations of the sessions. CoTESOL volunteers will be stationed throughout the Conference Center to help guide you.\n\n\nThank you to the 2025 CoTESOL Board for planning and organizing this year's Fall Convention!\nSpecial thanks to all of our volunteers for donating their time to make this event a success!
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:The Conference Center Entrance\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f23f1b4c6d44726b4abfa26ba1578ce8
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/f23f1b4c6d44726b4abfa26ba1578ce8
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T133000Z
DTEND:20260510T160000Z
SUMMARY:Continental Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Coffee\, tea\, and pastries (including a gluten free option) will be available near the check-in area in the morning\, included in your registration.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:The Conference Center Entrance\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a8bac3710634bfe01bf0515c941c570f
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/a8bac3710634bfe01bf0515c941c570f
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T133000Z
DTEND:20260510T173000Z
SUMMARY:Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:Please check out our amazing exhibitor\, publisher\, and vendor tables in the hallways!\nLearn about the latest educational resources\, materials\, and opportunities. Also\, see below for special offers from select exhibitors!\n\nSpecial thanks to our 2025 exhibitors:\nSILVER\nScholastic\n\nBRONZE\nFlashlight Learning\nIntercambio Uniting Communities\nNational Geographic Learning / Cengage\nSeidlitz Education\n\nCRYSTAL\nContinental\nPearson\nPebbleGo by Capstone & News-O-Matic & FlutterBee\nPro Lingua Learning\nSavvas Learning Company\nImage Caption
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:Hallways\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8b24aff0dad6843c7ff58b3f0d18adf7
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/8b24aff0dad6843c7ff58b3f0d18adf7
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T143000Z
DTEND:20260510T154000Z
SUMMARY:SATURDAY OPENING KEYNOTE: Embracing Our Role: Empowering Learners and Leading by Example
DESCRIPTION:Who helped you on your own learning journey? We all have experienced the blessing of being empowered by an educator. Now as teachers\, it is our turn to offer growth opportunities and support the development of a healthy learning mindset. To this aim\, we can reflect on the definition of success not only in language learning but also in life. By modeling courage in its multifarious forms\, we can inspire our students to redefine success and create their unique learning journey.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.09(1) ELEMENT A\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;General Audience
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:The Training Center\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:02dbc866ba96ae0ea7b94db90357fd46
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/02dbc866ba96ae0ea7b94db90357fd46
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T155000Z
DTEND:20260510T172000Z
SUMMARY:Education in the Age of AI: Power of Slow Education for International Students’ Success
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on students’ practice of slow looking in freshman writing courses\, this presentation demonstrates the power of “slow looking” as a tool for mindfulness and discovery\, helping students develop insights and knowledge that are valuable both in educational settings and in their personal lives.\n\nAudience: Adult Education (AE)\; Teacher Education/Action Research (TE/AR)\; Content Area (CA)\; Secondary Education (SE)
CATEGORIES:ADULT EDUCATION (AE)
LOCATION:Silverton\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:211ad5d682529e1270c347ae0f641cc4
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/211ad5d682529e1270c347ae0f641cc4
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T155000Z
DTEND:20260510T172000Z
SUMMARY:Reading with Purpose: Real-Life Literacy that Inspires and Equips
DESCRIPTION:Reading connects learners to the world—and to each other. This session equips teachers with strategies to use real-life texts that inspire confidence and conversation\, from workplace signage to community flyers to digital messages. Reading connects learners to the world—and to each other. This session equips teachers with strategies to use real-life texts that inspire confidence and conversation\, from workplace signage to community flyers to digital messages.\n\nAudience: Adult Education (AE)\n
CATEGORIES:ADULT EDUCATION (AE)
LOCATION:Crestone Peak\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0739d081440bdd4c8718cb661d97b98b
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/0739d081440bdd4c8718cb661d97b98b
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T155000Z
DTEND:20260510T163500Z
SUMMARY:CA SIG FEATURED PRESENTATION: Teaching and Learning in Linguistically Inclusive Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Before we educators begin to design and implement linguistically inclusive practices for our students\, we must examine our own linguistic repertoires and consider how we can bravely create inclusion through building community\, confidence/confianza\, and complexity. In this session\, we will have the opportunity to analyze and design activities through a translanguaging lens.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.10(2) ELEMENT B\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Content Area
CATEGORIES:CONTENT AREA (CA)
LOCATION:Cottonwood\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:24b07abafebede4e69dbcefd1c24e900
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/24b07abafebede4e69dbcefd1c24e900
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T155000Z
DTEND:20260510T163500Z
SUMMARY:Translanguaging Design and Shifts that Support Multilingual Students' Learning and Sense of Belonging
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session reinforces what distinguishes Translanguaging from translation and provides participants with definitions and concrete examples of how intentional Translanguaging design and instructional shifts enhance not only language and content learning\, but also a sense of belonging for multilingual students.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\; 5.11. Quality Standard III\, Element A\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Elementary Education (EE)\; Secondary Education (SE)\; Content Area (CA)​​​​
CATEGORIES:CONTENT AREA (CA)
LOCATION:Dogwood\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d3b39021cd3893b768fef406dde8eecb
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/d3b39021cd3893b768fef406dde8eecb
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T155000Z
DTEND:20260510T172000Z
SUMMARY:Enhancing Writing with Padlet
DESCRIPTION:This session explores specific strategies and activities that leverage Padlet's features to enhance various aspects of the writing process from brainstorming and prewriting exercises to peer collaboration and feedback. Participants gain hands-on experience in creating and customizing Padlet boards\, exploring different layouts\, multimedia options\, and privacy settings to suit goals.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.11(2) ELEMENT B\n\nAudience: Elementary Education (EE)\; Secondary Education (SE)\; Adult Education (AE)\; Intensive English Program/Higher Education (IEP/HE)\; Teacher Education/Action Research (TE/AR)\; Educational Technology (TECH)\n
CATEGORIES:EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
LOCATION:Flatirons\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2e97cc47976311c1b64e0c7bb08cd05b
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/2e97cc47976311c1b64e0c7bb08cd05b
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T155000Z
DTEND:20260510T172000Z
SUMMARY:Like-Peer Comparative Data
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces educators to a powerful framework that embeds linguistic responsiveness into data-driven decision-making. Grounded in Colorado’s K–12 guidance\, it centers on the use of culturally and linguistically responsive data—examining Linguistic Profiles\, Like-Peer comparisons\, and Multilingual Learner needs to inform instructional choices\, interventions\, and program placement.&nbsp\;\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.09(2) ELEMENT B\; 5.12(2) ELEMENT B\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Elementary Education (EE)\; Secondary Education (SE)
CATEGORIES:ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (EE)
LOCATION:Snowmass\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:399616efdf87217e2479b141491f4247
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/399616efdf87217e2479b141491f4247
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T155000Z
DTEND:20260510T173000Z
SUMMARY:SIG Networking
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:Miner's Creek\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9769db36ed864a2465bc4f01635fcde9
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/9769db36ed864a2465bc4f01635fcde9
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T155000Z
DTEND:20260510T172000Z
SUMMARY:Culturally Immersive Learning: Living Traditions in Action
DESCRIPTION:Culturally Immersive Learning: Living Traditions in Action explores Day of the Dead as a transformative pedagogical framework. Through interdisciplinary\, project-based activities spanning arts\, STEM\, and humanities\, participants engage remembrance-driven learning to foster personal and academic growth\, genre innovation\, and cultural understanding via hands-on experiences in design\, coding\, history\, and anthropology.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\; 5.11(1) ELEMENT B\n\nAudience: Teacher Education/Action Research (TE/AR)
CATEGORIES:TEACHER EDUCATION/ACTION RESEARCH (TE/AR)
LOCATION:Blue Spruce\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:aba697f63c0663f7771500509b01b6f4
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/aba697f63c0663f7771500509b01b6f4
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T155000Z
DTEND:20260510T163500Z
SUMMARY:Putting Your Oxygen Mask on First: How We as Teachers of English Language Learners Can Support Ourselves and Our Peers During This Time of Sociopolitical Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Teaching ELLs in the U.S. is challenging today. Let’s discuss current issues\, share tips for maintaining our well-being to better support students\, and build communities of practice to create support systems across contexts and regions.\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Educational Technology (TECH)\; Socio-Political\; Intensive English Program/Higher Education (IEP/HE)\; Adult Education (AE)\; Content Area (CA)\; Secondary Education (SE)\; Elementary Education (EE)\; Teacher Education/Action Research (TE/AR)\n
CATEGORIES:TEACHER EDUCATION/ACTION RESEARCH (TE/AR)
LOCATION:Executive Board Room "Teaching Tips Theatre"\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e5ccb281ab94024921e37df933cfcb55
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/e5ccb281ab94024921e37df933cfcb55
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T155000Z
DTEND:20260510T163500Z
SUMMARY:TE/AR SIG FEATURED PRESENTATION: Building Strong Relationships With Students to Support Social-Emotional Development in Elementary Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores how strong teacher–student relationships support social-emotional development in elementary classrooms. Adriana Cabrera\, a third-grade teacher at Sopris Elementary School in Glenwood Springs\, CO\, conducted a year-long action research project with 21 students in her class. Observations took place during morning greetings\, family events\, cultural celebrations\, CREW circles\, and small group activities\, capturing student engagement\, emotional expressions\, and attendance patterns.\n\nGrounded in literature highlighting the role of trust\, active listening\, and inclusive classroom culture\, this study documented how intentional relationship-building strategies fostered increased participation\, reduced absenteeism\, and a stronger sense of community. Cabrera’s findings emphasize the connection between relational practices and student well-being\, as evidenced by qualitative indicators such as smiles\, hugs\, peer-to-peer connections\, and enthusiasm for learning.\n\nParticipants will gain practical strategies for cultivating positive relationships\, integrating cultural events into classroom life\, and supporting both social-emotional learning and academic success. The session will also address challenges and provide recommendations for fostering trust in multilingual and culturally diverse classrooms.\n\nCabrera’s work affirms that for educators especially in diverse communities building authentic relationships is not supplementary but foundational to student growth\, belonging\, and achievement.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.09(1) ELEMENT A\n\nAudience: Teacher Education/Action Research
CATEGORIES:TEACHER EDUCATION/ACTION RESEARCH (TE/AR)
LOCATION:Aspen\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cb8d372ff56753127c79a44f1a3ee604
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/cb8d372ff56753127c79a44f1a3ee604
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T164500Z
DTEND:20260510T173000Z
SUMMARY:AE SIG FEATURED SPEAKER: Pronunciation Instruction in a Hybrid Flexible ESL Classroom
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will examine possibilities when teaching adult ESL learners the perception and production of segmental features of English pronunciation in a hybrid flexible classroom where some students attended in person\, and others attended online. Deliberate implementation of pronunciation instruction and practice in a hybrid flexible class can(?) increase students’ equitable access to educational resources If learning outcomes associated with the format are comparable to other formats (i.e. traditional face to face and online synchronous)\, programs could consider employing it in their hybrid classes. Specific attention will be paid to some of the pronunciation activities used in an adult hybrid ESOL class in Longmont\, as well as some of the results of a Master's thesis on this research.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.10(1) ELEMENT A\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Adult Education
CATEGORIES:ADULT EDUCATION (AE)
LOCATION:Aspen\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d7265affbb1fdf6d9a42aa6bd7c4b1ca
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/d7265affbb1fdf6d9a42aa6bd7c4b1ca
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T164500Z
DTEND:20260510T173000Z
SUMMARY:ELL Strategy Library from Colorin Colorado!
DESCRIPTION:This session addresses the specific needs of multilingual learners who have reached the ‘developing’ stage of language acquisition. These students in grades 3-12 can decode text\, but they may not always understand what they’ve read. This session provides concrete strategies for making even grade-level content texts comprehensible for these students.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.12 Quality Standard IV Element A\n\nAudience: Elementary Education (EE)\; Secondary Education (SE)
CATEGORIES:SECONDARY EDUCATION (SE)
LOCATION:Cottonwood\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:542ab7a0464fd4df9f32b3314a62aacb
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/542ab7a0464fd4df9f32b3314a62aacb
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T164500Z
DTEND:20260510T173000Z
SUMMARY:Advocacy in Times of Strife: Cutting through the Disquiet to Help Instigate Meaningful Change
DESCRIPTION:Despite this year’s national policy shifts\, accessible and effective advocacy resources remain at our disposal. Through sharing her experience representing Colorado at TESOL’s 2025 Advocacy Action Days in Washington\, D.C.\, the presenter will encourage further discussion/reflection on how CoTESOL professionals can best advocate for their local communities.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\; 5.09 Quality Standard I\; 5.09(1) ELEMENT A\n\nAudience: Socio-Political​​​​
CATEGORIES:SOCIO POLITICAL
LOCATION:Executive Board Room "Teaching Tips Theatre"\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:db43032dbf47b66115e87909f17b41df
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/db43032dbf47b66115e87909f17b41df
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T164500Z
DTEND:20260510T173000Z
SUMMARY:Coming Out of the Teaching Trenches!
DESCRIPTION:Are you currently in the Educator Trenches\, unable to find your way out? This session will provide the chance to think about your own experiences and when you may have found yourself in a trench. This session will also focus on tools to help teachers of Multilingual Learners rediscover the reason they got into teaching and ways to combat burnout.\n\nAudience:&nbsp\;Teacher Education/Action Research (TE/AR)\; Socio-Political\; Content Area (CA)\; Secondary Education (SE)\; Elementary Education (EE)\n
CATEGORIES:TEACHER EDUCATION/ACTION RESEARCH (TE/AR)
LOCATION:Dogwood\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dcd60c3397a8b44169a080c0646e691d
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/dcd60c3397a8b44169a080c0646e691d
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T174500Z
DTEND:20260510T185500Z
SUMMARY:SATURDAY CLOSING KEYNOTE: Beyond Grammar and Vocabulary: Courageous Care and Audacious Hope in the (Language) Classroom
DESCRIPTION:In an era where language classrooms serve increasingly diverse and vulnerable student populations\, English language teaching professionals face a profound question: What does it mean to truly educate when our students carry trauma\, face systemic barriers\, and navigate complex identity challenges alongside their language learning journey?\nThis keynote challenges the traditional boundaries of language instruction\, calling educators to embrace a transformative approach that places courageous care and audacious hope at the center of pedagogical practice. Moving beyond the technical mechanics of grammar rules and vocabulary acquisition\, Bryan Jordan will share how language educators become catalysts for healing\, empowerment\, and social justice.\nThrough compelling case studies and research-backed strategies\, this presentation will examine:\nCourageous Care in Action:&nbsp\;How to recognize and respond to student trauma\, create psychologically safe learning environments\, and use language instruction as a vehicle for emotional healing and cultural affirmationAudacious Hope as Pedagogy:&nbsp\;Strategies for maintaining and cultivating hope in the face of educational inequity\, helping students envision and work toward futures that may seem impossibleThe Intersection of Language and Identity:&nbsp\;Supporting students in developing not just linguistic competence\, but cultural pride and critical consciousnessPractical Tools for Transformation:&nbsp\;Concrete approaches for integrating social-emotional learning\, restorative practices\, and culturally sustaining pedagogy into daily language instructionAttendees will leave equipped with both the moral framework and practical strategies needed to transform their classrooms into spaces where language learning becomes an act of liberation\, where every student's linguistic and cultural assets are honored\, and where education serves as a pathway to justice and opportunity.\nThis is not just about teaching English—it's about using the power of language education to change lives\, communities\, and the world. It's about having the courage to care deeply and the audacity to hope boldly\, even when the odds seem insurmountable.\n\nCDE CLDE Credit:&nbsp\;5.10(2) ELEMENT B\n\nAudience: General Audience
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:The Training Center\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:87d27671bbf08b303c6fc4cbe259c78b
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/87d27671bbf08b303c6fc4cbe259c78b
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T190000Z
DTEND:20260510T194500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Buffet lunch is included in registration. &nbsp\;The Asian bowls will include meat\, vegetarian\, and gluten free options. &nbsp\;\n\nAfter you collect your lunch\, please join us for the CoTESOL Business Meeting and Awards Presentation in the Training Center.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:Miner's Creek\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:be174d485a5d7e5c509fa5b78912ae43
URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/be174d485a5d7e5c509fa5b78912ae43
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DTSTAMP:20260801T165049Z
DTSTART:20260510T191500Z
DTEND:20260510T194500Z
SUMMARY:CoTESOL Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate award & scholarship recipients\, review the state of CoTESOL and discuss the Board transition over lunch!\n\nAll attendees are welcome to enjoy their lunch during the CoTESOL Annual Business Meeting. Membership & Outreach Coordinator Sarah Howard will give an update on the state of the CoTESOL organization\, Treasurer Michelle Raese will give a report on CoTESOL's financial status\, and 2025 President Chantelle Sharbino will recognize outgoing\, current\, and new board members. The winners of the 2025 CoTESOL awards and scholarships will be announced.\n\nCongratulations to the 2025 award and scholarship winners!\n\n\nThank you to the 2025 CoTESOL Board for planning and organizing this year's Fall Convention!\nSpecial thanks to all of our volunteers for donating their time to make this event a success!
CATEGORIES:GENERAL AUDIENCE
LOCATION:The Training Center\, Adams 12 Five Star Schools\, CO\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://fall2026cotesolconvention.sched.com/event/85604ffc27f4b95f67b8a5ecbaa50255
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