WABE 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

4:15pm PDT

Teaching with Hope in mind to Latino communities, how to stay motivated, relevant and happy.

Friday May 2, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT

Cedar Ballroom (2nd Floor, Olympic Tower)

Many teachers feel discouraged by their efforts with Latino communities in the U.S. My goal is to share my experiences to help educators understand the complexities of Latino students and inspire them to reconnect with their passion for supporting our multilingual learners so both can thrive in their classrooms.

Speakers

Alejandro Gutierrez Camacho

Multilingual Teacher, Rochester School District

My name is Alejandro Gutierrez Camacho. I have a Bachelor's in Administration from Mexico City, a bachelor's in teaching, and a Master's in English Language Learning from the United States. Currently, I am a Multilingual Teacher at Rochester School District. I have worked in the school... Read More →

Friday May 2, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Cedar Ballroom (2nd Floor, Olympic Tower)

Breakout Session

Audience Teachers
Academic Range K-8

8:00am PDT

Sponsored Session - Using Focus and Motivation Strategies to Increase Student Engagement and Problem-solving

Saturday May 3, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT

Regency E-G (2nd Floor, Cascade Tower)

Come experience low-floor, high-ceiling tasks and other engaging activities in this session designed for both educators and learners. We’ll explore how to support K-5 students in doing the heavy lifting of mathematical thinking, talking, and problem-solving through increased engagement. Teachers will also have the chance to share their expertise and collaborate with other participants.

Speakers

Evelyn Chávez

Experienced dual language classroom teacher and a project coordinator, Dual Language Education of New Mexico

Evelyn Chávez is an experienced dual language classroom teacher and a project coordinatorcommitted to supporting teachers in meeting the needs of our language learners throughengaging lesson of high quality. She is a lead trainer with the math framework AchievementInspired Mathematics... Read More →

Saturday May 3, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Regency E-G (2nd Floor, Cascade Tower)

11:15am PDT

Unlocking the Potential of GLAD Strategies for Cross-Linguistic Analysis

Saturday May 3, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Evergreen B (1st Floor, Olympic Tower)

Looking to incorporate more biliteracy in your instruction? Project GLAD© strategies offer a springboard for intentionally planned cross-linguistic opportunities. Participants will learn how to take GLAD strategies, intentionally select a language focus, and create moments for students to analyze and practice linguistic structures and uses within and between program languages.

Speakers

Anne Thapa

Dual Language Coach, Bellevue School District

Saturday May 3, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Evergreen B (1st Floor, Olympic Tower)

Breakout Session

Audience Teachers, Support Staff
Academic Range K-8

11:15am PDT

Using AI to Integrate Reading, Language Development and Content Areas

Saturday May 3, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Evergreen F (1st Floor, Olympic Tower)

AI promises to make our jobs easier, but where do we begin? This session will introduce you to various AI tools which can enhance and integrate your language, reading, and content area instruction and demonstrate practical ways to use AI in creating engaging materials that meet students' diverse needs.

Speakers

Cynthia Kniffin

ML Teacher, Seattle Public Schools

Cynthia (M.Ed, Curriculum and Instruction) has been in education for over 20 years and has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, ML teacher, and instructional coach. She was the coordinator of the Dual Language program at an elementary school in the Highline School District... Read More →

Saturday May 3, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Evergreen F (1st Floor, Olympic Tower)

Breakout Session

Audience Teachers, Reading Specialists, Principals
Academic Range K-8

11:15am PDT

¡Escritores Poderosos! Engaging Every Student in Writing Through Power Writing!

Saturday May 3, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Evergreen C (1st Floor, Olympic Tower)

Supercharge your students’ writing with Power Writing: a dynamic 30-minute routine using unconventional prompts to spark creativity and critical thinking. Empower students to explore language, organize ideas, collaborate with others, and see themselves as writers. Foster and facilitate a community of writers at any grade level using Power Writing.

Speakers

Gustavo Macuil

Dual Language Support TOA, Ontario Montclair School District

As a Dual Immersion Site Support and EdTech Teacher on Assignment for Ontario Montclair School District, I am passionate about helping students thrive in multilingual programs such as dual immersion. In my 18 years of teaching, I have learned to foster a love for writing in all students... Read More →

Saturday May 3, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Evergreen C (1st Floor, Olympic Tower)

Breakout Session

Audience Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coaches
Academic Range K-8