CATESOL 2015: Full Schedule

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8:30am PST

36 Read-Aloud eBooks with detailed Teacher Guides

• Build listening & reading skills with audio linked to word highlighting
• Build pronunciation skills with rhyming words
• Meet multiple Common Core Standards
• Engage students with stories about animals and their environments
• Run on any device- iPads, Android tablets, smart phones or PC's

Speakers

Kathy Hans

Founder, AmEnglish.com

Established in 1999, AmEnglish.com® provides web-based programs to improve reading, vocabulary & communication skills. Our newest series, Read Aloud eBooks with adaptive assessment, received the Smart Book Award & is designed for students at reading grade levels 1.6 - 6.9. Our middle... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Catalina 2 (Lower level)

Publisher, E, A, CC, ML, TELL, CALL, TOP

11:00am PST

Introducing Your WIOA Solution: Career Pathways with Burlington English

Learn how the newest Burlington English courses, Career Pathways, can help your students explore their career options as well as learn vital digital literacy skills, contextualized workplace language, and soft skills! Our flexible curriculum is multi-level and thematic across levels for you to provide a personalized focus in class.

Speakers

Amy Goeltzenleuchter

Miranda LaBatt

Regional Manager, Burlington English

Friday November 13, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Manhattan (4th floor)

Publisher, A, CC, IEP, TELL, CALL, TEW

1:45pm PST

Proficiency Testing through the Ages: Where are we now?

This exhibitor session explores the past and present of institutional English proficiency testing and its impact on administrators, teachers, and students. The presenters will illustrate how an innovative computer adaptive assessment, KITE, provides solutions to problems with traditional proficiency tests by accurately measuring proficiency and recommending specific subskills for improvement.

Speakers

Danielle Chircop

Sadie Dickman

Kaplan International English

Saturday November 14, 2015 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
San Clemente (4th floor)

Publisher, Admin, A, CC, C-U, IEP, TELL, CALL

3:00pm PST

Burlington English - Dynamic ESL Instruction for All Levels

Come learn about Burlington English - a dynamic, personalized software program designed to guide adult English learners on any academic or career pathway they choose. No matter where your students are on the technology spectrum, Burlington English provides anytime, anywhere access to practical, relevant content that complements their classroom experience.

Speakers

Amy Goeltzenleuchter

Miranda LaBatt

Regional Manager, Burlington English

Saturday November 14, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Capistrano B (4th floor)

Publisher, Admin, A, CC, ML, NT, PTE, TELL, CALL, TEW, TOP