Fall 2026 CoTESOL Convention

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. 

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)

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.

CDE CLDE Credit: 5.11(2) ELEMENT B

Audience: 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)