New England League of Middle Schools
The New England League of Middle Schools through its vision, leadership, and programs, provides a network of services for learning about and implementing developmentally appropriate practices for young adolescents that will serve them in their ever changing world.
New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers, Inc.
Dr. Vickie Mike, foreign language teacher at Horseheads High School, is the 2009 New York State Teacher of the Year. The Horseheads High School graduate has been a teacher for more than 30 years. She began her teaching career in the Rochester and Buffalo areas. In 1980 she returned to Horseheads and is in her 29th year with the Horseheads Central School District this year.
In addition to teaching, she is the district's department chairperson for Languages Other than English. Mike has received several honors during her teaching career. She has been the recipient of a Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship, a National Endowment for the Humanities Award, the Horseheads National Honor Society Teacher of the Year, and the Twin Tiers Outstanding Educator Award. Most recently, in October of 2007, she was invited to participate as a Delegate of World Language Educators Symposium in China.
In addition to teaching Spanish, Mike is actively involved in professional development institutes and workshops for teachers. She has presented many workshops on curriculum, instruction, assessment, and technology for teachers. She is dedicated to preparing students and teachers to be global citizens who embrace lifelong learning.
New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers, Inc.
For the past decade, AATF has been vigorously promoting the use of technology to enhance the teaching of French language and culture. In Fall 1990, the "Telematics Commission" was established by the AATF Executive Council with the primary mission of providing AATF members with information and training for use of Minitel services in teaching French.
The New England Association of Teachers of English
Executive Board Directory 2009-2010
President
Cathy Nicastro
Wachusett Regional High School
cathy_nicastro@wrsd.net
Immediate Past President
Barbara Wahlberg
Cranston High School East
barbarawahlberg@hotmail.com
Executive Secretary
Patty Haggerty
Bryn Mawr School
pjhagg@aol.com
Recording Secretary
Sophia Gintoff
Bristol Central High School
sgintoff@gmail.com
Finance Committee Chair
Debbie Woelflein
Merrimack School District
d_woelflein@yahoo.com
Treasurer
Richard West
Contoocook, NH
HAMPHALL@aol.com
Publications Chair
Karen Moynihan
Central Catholic High School
kmoynihan@centralcatholic.net
Leaflet Editor
Jim Brosnan
Johnson & Wales University
jbrosnan@jwu.eduEducon 2.2
January 29 - 31, 2010
Science Leadership Academy
55 N. 22nd St.
Philadelphia, PAConcrete Classroom: NECC, mentors, and the Matrix
Michael Kaechele Michigan,USA I am a concrete artist turned middle school technology teacher. I am on a journey of teaching "paperless" using Web 2.0 tools. Remember it's not about the paper, but about student-centered learning. I am also team teaching with an art teacher a landscaping class that is creating a community garden.
Welcome to NYS TESOLWe are a non-profit group of professionals concerned with the education of English language learners at all levels of public and private education in New York State. Our interests include classroom practices, research, program and curriculum development, funding, and legislation. We welcome your participation!
News and AnnouncementsNYS TESOL / Local Events
Other TESOL Events >>* Friday November 13 -
Saturday November 14, 2009
NYS TESOL 39th Annual Conference"Critical Literacy: Opening Words and Worlds to English Language Learners"
Proposal Submission Deadline:
Monday, July 15, 2009more >>
NYS TESOL holds various Regional and SIG-related events. Check back soon at this space for future events.
* NYS TESOL Conference 2009: Call for Proposals Deadline Extension
* Call for Awards 2009: Nominate someone today!
* Promote Persistence! in the New York Adult ESOL Classroom NEW!
NYS TESOL Remembers Darlene LarsonNew York Times Obituary - January 7, 2009
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NYS TESOL Conference 2009: Call for ProposalsNYS TESOL's 39th Annual Conference
Date: November 13-14, 2009
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 66 Hale Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601Theme: Critical Literacy: Opening Words and Worlds to English Language Learners
We are looking for your input for our 39th Annual Conference! Our theme is Critical Literacy: Opening Words and Worlds to English Language Learners, and all are welcome to submit proposals for presentations on this theme and instructional practice, however proposals with or without critical literacy as the focus will be considered.
- krokys - THWT - post by thomasdaccord
- margie - scratch - post by thomasdaccord
Blog Secrets
"Learn our secrets to making your blog the best blog on the block! If you would like to contribute to this section by submitting your favorite tips and tricks."U6: E-portfolios - Supporting Distance Learners in the 21st Century
Using e-portfolios for assessment
The use of computers in distance education creates many opportunities for learners to record their progress through a course. In many institutions, tutors are using e-portfolios as a method of formative or continuous assessment. E-portfolios can be produced and published on the Web using some of the simple tools that were discussed in Unit 4, such as wikis, blogs and Google Docs. In addition, some learners might choose to add multimedia elements such as video or audio recordings, if they have the basic equipment – and the inclination – to do so.
As the following illustration by Helen Barret (2007) shows, it is possible to create quite an elaborate, multimedia portfolio system using only freely available tools on the Web.
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