Workshops and Conferences
The Orange County CATESOL Chapter sponsors twice annual conferences, once in the spring and once in the fall.
We are proud to host a variety of excellent teachers, speakers, presenters, and poster-board sessions on a variety of topics in the TESOL world. We've hosted local "celebritiy teachers" such as Marla Yoshida and upcoming talents who are finishing up their masters' programs and PhDs.
We are proud to host a variety of excellent teachers, speakers, presenters, and poster-board sessions on a variety of topics in the TESOL world. We've hosted local "celebritiy teachers" such as Marla Yoshida and upcoming talents who are finishing up their masters' programs and PhDs.
Upcoming Events
Keep an eye out for our Fall 2018 Event!
Previous Events
Spring 2018 Workshop
Language + Teaching Beyond the Page
Concurrent Sessions
From Keywords to Collocations: In the Classroom and Beyond— by Nicole Brun-Mercer
What Every Educator Needs to Know about Immigration to Support the Family of the Undocumented— by Yemi Getachew
College and Career Readiness Standards for Instructors in Adult Education— by Jodi Williams
Explore the World of Chrome Apps and Extensions for English Language Learners— by Blair Roy and Melinda Holt
Guiding Students to Effective Communication: Making Requests, Voicing Concerns and Pitching Ideas— by Gail Schwarz and Colleen Kerrigan
Strangers in a Stranger Land: Making Learners at Home in the Classroom— by Christopher Stillwell
North Orange County Community College District
For resources from our presenters, click here
Concurrent Sessions
From Keywords to Collocations: In the Classroom and Beyond— by Nicole Brun-Mercer
What Every Educator Needs to Know about Immigration to Support the Family of the Undocumented— by Yemi Getachew
College and Career Readiness Standards for Instructors in Adult Education— by Jodi Williams
Explore the World of Chrome Apps and Extensions for English Language Learners— by Blair Roy and Melinda Holt
Guiding Students to Effective Communication: Making Requests, Voicing Concerns and Pitching Ideas— by Gail Schwarz and Colleen Kerrigan
Strangers in a Stranger Land: Making Learners at Home in the Classroom— by Christopher Stillwell
North Orange County Community College District
For resources from our presenters, click here
Fall 2017 Workshop
"Context is Key: Vocabulary and Grammar Instruction for Academic Reading and Writing"
Presented by Jan Frodesen and Margi Wald
UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkeley
Presented by Jan Frodesen and Margi Wald
UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkeley
This workshop will be September 16, 2017 at UCI.
We are now accepting poster proposals for this workshop. If you are interested, please click here.
Spring 2017 Workshop
Updating your ESL Teaching Techniques with the Latest in Technology
Concurrent Sessions:
"Hunting and Gathering in the 21st Century" - by Roger Dupuy
"Interact, Engage and Learn: ESL Activities for Mobile Devices" - by Susan Gaer
"Leveraging Technology to Create and Cultivate Classroom Community" - by Denise Maduli-Williams
"Embracing Canvas: Best Practices for Best Results" - by Victorya Nam
"Going Guerrilla: Quick and Easy Filmmaking for Teachers" - by Meg Parker
"Breaking ESL out of the Language Classroom" - by Brent Warner
North Orange County Community College District
For an overview of this workshop, click here
For resources from our presenters, click here
Concurrent Sessions:
"Hunting and Gathering in the 21st Century" - by Roger Dupuy
"Interact, Engage and Learn: ESL Activities for Mobile Devices" - by Susan Gaer
"Leveraging Technology to Create and Cultivate Classroom Community" - by Denise Maduli-Williams
"Embracing Canvas: Best Practices for Best Results" - by Victorya Nam
"Going Guerrilla: Quick and Easy Filmmaking for Teachers" - by Meg Parker
"Breaking ESL out of the Language Classroom" - by Brent Warner
North Orange County Community College District
For an overview of this workshop, click here
For resources from our presenters, click here
Fall 2016 Workshop
Plenary:
"Critical Thinking in ESL: Sequence, Substance, Style & Skill" - by Bruce Rubin
Concurrent Sessions:
"Self-monitored Learning for ELLs in the College and Career Readiness Era" - by Dave Coleman
"Using the iPad (and the iPhone) for Real Work in a Language Classroom" - by Roger Dupuy
"Promoting Social Justice in our Classrooms & Beyond" - by Laura Jacob
"Lights, Camera, Action: Teaching Grammar with Video Clips" - by Meg Parker
California State University, Fullerton
For resources from these sessions, click here
"Critical Thinking in ESL: Sequence, Substance, Style & Skill" - by Bruce Rubin
Concurrent Sessions:
"Self-monitored Learning for ELLs in the College and Career Readiness Era" - by Dave Coleman
"Using the iPad (and the iPhone) for Real Work in a Language Classroom" - by Roger Dupuy
"Promoting Social Justice in our Classrooms & Beyond" - by Laura Jacob
"Lights, Camera, Action: Teaching Grammar with Video Clips" - by Meg Parker
California State University, Fullerton
For resources from these sessions, click here
Spring 2016 Workshop
“Effective Strategies with a Purpose”
Presented by Rob Jenkins
Biola University
Presented by Rob Jenkins
Biola University
Fall 2015 Workshop
The Fall 2015 Workshop was deferred so that the Orange County Board could volunteer for the 2015 Annual Conference
Spring 2015 Workshop
“Responding to Multilingual Writers – Effectively and Efficiently”
Presented by Dana Ferris
Biola University
Presented by Dana Ferris
Biola University
Fall 2014 Workshop
“Beyond ‘Repeat after Me’: Teaching Pronunciation with Imagination”
Presented by Marla Yoshida
California State University Fullerton
Presented by Marla Yoshida
California State University Fullerton
Spring 2014 Workshop
“Serious Fun: Creativity in the Classroom”
Presented by Christopher Stilwell
Biola University
Presented by Christopher Stilwell
Biola University
Fall 2013 Workshop
“Teaching Grammar Effectively to ESL Writers”
Presented by Ellen Lange
California State University Fullerton
Presented by Ellen Lange
California State University Fullerton
Spring 2013 Workshop
“Academic Word Knowledge: A Sound Investment”
Presented by Dr. Cheryl Zimmerman
Biola University
Presented by Dr. Cheryl Zimmerman
Biola University
Fall 2012 Workshop
“Communicative Activities for Promoting Dynamic Student Interaction”
Presented by Kevin Keating
California State University Fullerton
Presented by Kevin Keating
California State University Fullerton
Spring 2012 Workshop
“A Dramatic Approach to Literature in ESL” p
Presented by Susan Stern
California State University Fullerton
Presented by Susan Stern
California State University Fullerton