Break-Out Session #4
Title: Resources for Meeting New York State Requirements for Teaching ENLs.
Presenter(s): Ekaterina Midgette, Ph. D., Associate Professor of Literacy, College of Saint Rose
Abstract: As the number of English as a New Language students in New York State public schools continues to rise, it is important for educators in all subject areas to know and actively use instructional resources that are now available for NYS teachers. This presentation will overview recent changes in NYS policy regarding educating ENL and the research behind a shift in the approach to teaching English Language Learners. The practical implications of promoting linguistic diversity in the classroom will be discussed.
Audience: All k-12 classroom teachers, ENL Specialists
Session Outcome(s): The audience will learn about research-based literacy practices that value linguistic diversity.
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Session Title: Aquaponics in the Classroom – STEM learning and applications
Presenter(s): Kelly Grindstaff, Visiting Scholar, The College of Saint Rose and Shannon Pinkowski, 4th grade teacher, North Albany Academy
Session Outcome(s): NGSS aligned lesson, integrating of science and engineering (and math) to understand and emulate natural systems in food production, through a hands-on activity.
Abstract: Participants in this session will learn how to build a small-scale aquaponics system in a classroom. They will be exposed to curricular connections and challenged to develop more learning opportunities connected to the curriculum for their grade and subject area. For example, aquaponic systems are technologies used to raise and grow food in urban settings using much less water, with no need for synthetic fertilizers. Building and maintaining a system in a classroom can be used as a design challenge to raise fish and plants together, to learn about nutrient cycling in ecosystems, to experiment with factors affecting plant growth such as lighting, to solve problems such as promoting plant growth by inhibiting algae growth, and much more.
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Session Title: Classroom Management Specifically for Student Teachers, Substitute Teachers,
and New Teachers
Presenter(s): Christina Pfister, Joseph Schaefer, Haley Kaliher, Megan Lineback, Hannah Parker, Lexi Selca
Abstract: Classroom management is a topic covered in course work for undergraduate and graduate pre-service teachers, however, it remains an area where those new to a classroom often struggle. As new and emerging professionals, student teachers, substitute teachers, and new teachers, must handle a wide range of situations in their classrooms which they may not have experienced in their coursework. This session will provide specific tips for student teachers, substitute teachers, and new teachers offered from a panel of recent graduates.
Audience: All individuals desiring to substitute teach
Session Outcome(s): Attendees will leave this session with a range of practical tips for how to manage their classrooms as student teachers, substitute teachers, and as new teaching professionals
Room: Lally 254
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Title: “Creating Effective and Efficient Problem Solving Teams within an MTSS Framework”
Abstract: This engaging and audience participatory presentation will focus primarily on the school based intervention team (SBIT) model as a way to provide a consistent meeting structure to enhance team members’ ability to become effective, efficient,
and collaborative problem solvers who address both behavioral and academic issues.
Presenters: Dr. Andrew Shanock
Audience: School Professionals
Session Outcome(s): The goal of the presentation is to provide a framework in which prereferral teams will be known as well-regarded, invaluable resources for the entire school community. Discussion will be based on the realities of school systems.”
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