ORTESOL 2022 Virtual Spring Workshop

ORTESOL 2022 Virtual Spring Workshop

9am - 3pm

Come join English language professionals from all over Oregon to attend the 2022 ORTESOL Spring Event! Register now for “Making New Connections”, a virtual workshop on Saturday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. This is the event to make new professional and personal connections. Learn about current teaching trends whether you are teaching in-person, hybrid, or virtually. ORTESOL has designed a one day program that will engage and energize teachers in K-12, community programs and higher education!

Professional Development Hours will be available.

Plenary Speaker: Lee Shainis, Intercambio Uniting Communities

Plenary Topic: Brave Spaces

Whether we are teaching English classes online or in person, students of all ages and levels need to experience a sense of courage, belonging and feel welcome to share about their perspectives and stories. This accelerates language acquisition, invites teachers and students to learn from each other’s unique cultural lenses, and creates an environment of mutual learning.  We will explore how modeling cultural humility can address bias, shift power imbalances, and build empathy. Through the sharing of concrete tools and time in breakout room discussions, participants will gain new insights to make their classes welcoming, brave places that accelerate learning and build stronger cross-cultural connections. There will be a Q&A time at the end.

Lee Shainis co-founded the nonprofit Intercambio in 2000 and was the Executive Director for 20 years. Lee is the author of The Immigrant Guide, Pronunciation Fun, and How to Shift the Power Imbalance in Adult Education. See his full bio.

Some of the Highlights of the Day Include:

• Live Panel Discussion- Learn about new connections made by ESOL professionals in their careers. View panelist bios.
• Live Plenary Presentation- Become inspired by speakers who are making connections with English Language Learners in their communities daily
• Special Interest Group Conversations- Connect with peers to discuss current issues
• Honoring Teachers- Join in the recognition of Awards of Excellence in Teaching recipients
• Student Testimonials- Hear English Language Learners share how they have made new connections from learning English

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