Name: ED TECH SIG FEATURED PRESENTATION: From Translation to Language Transformation: The TAIL Model for Empowering MLs with Technology
Start: 2026-05-09T10:45:00-0600
End: 2026-05-09T11:30:00-0600

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

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

Fall 2026 CoTESOL Convention

Irina McGrath

Michelle Makus Shory

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Fall 2026 CoTESOL Convention

Irina McGrath

Michelle Makus Shory

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