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~ October 11, 2012 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm A-3 CONCURRENT SESSIONS A (continued) Room Location Trinity Promoting Science Among English Language Learners (P-SELL) Promoting Science Among English Language Learners (P-SELL) is a curricular and teacher professional development intervention aimed at promoting elementary students’ scientific inquiry and understanding and ultimately preparing them for high-stakes science assessment as part of school accountability. In the context of hands-on, inquiry-based science, P-SELL highlights classroom strategies that teachers can use effectively to promote both science learning and English proficiency of English Language Learners. This presentation will address classroom strategies from multiple perspectives: researcher, teacher professional developer, district administrator, school administrator, and teacher. The audience will engage in a hands-on science experiment from the P-SELL curriculum. Agenda Presented by: Dr. Okhee Lee, Professor University of Miami Miami, Florida Maria de Armas, Assistant Superintendent Jenny Diaz, Curriculum Support Specialist Miami-Dade County Public Schools Miami, Florida A-4 Using Data to Transform Practices for English Learners Alhambra Discover how rubrics and monitoring charts can be used to actively engage teachers and administrators in effectively measuring the academic performance of English learners and, importantly, strengthen school-family engagement and community building efforts of English learners and their families. Review a framework for using these tools in collaborative inquiry groups. Receive user-friendly tools for implementing this systematic, reflective, and collaborative process. Presented by: Dr. Debbie Zacarian, Director Center for English Language Education, CES Northampton, Massachusetts A-5 Escorial Forming Partnerships to Benefit ALL Students: FABES Joins ALAS in 2012 This presentation will provide an overview of how the Florida Association of Bilingual and ESOL Supervisors (FABES) became affiliated with ALAS. Information about advantages of partnering for the benefit of students will be discussed in the historical context of the two organizations. In addition, the presentation will include salient aspects of the educational services Florida offers English Language Learners (ELLs), as well as challenges and opportunities for educators and advocates of these students. Presented by: Dr. Margarita Pinkos, President Dr. Tomasita Ortiz, Past President Dr. Arnhilda Badia, Legislative Liaison Florida Association of Bilingual and ESOL Supervisors 26 ALAS Summit on Hispanic Education 

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ALAS Summit on Hispanic Education 2012

ALAS Summit on Hispanic Education 2012
Table of Contents
About ALAS / Our Mission / Special Events
ALAS Board of Directors
General Information
Venue Floor Plans
Table Top Booth Assignments
Summit At-A-Glance
Keynote Speakers
Summit Detailed Agenda
Round Table Sessions
Lifetime Achievement Award
Webinars

ALAS Summit on Hispanic Education 2012

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