A CALL FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE PRESENTERS

“The New York State Association for Bilingual Education (NYSABE) is extending the deadline for submission of proposals to the 2019 Transforming Language Learners, Their Multiliteracies, and the World through Bilingual Education Call. The deadline shall now be Monday, January 14, 2019. The terms and conditions as determined in the Call for Proposals issued November 16, 2018, remain unchanged.”

The 42nd annual NYSABE conference, to be held on March 21–23, 2019, will highlight current trends, research, and best pedagogical practices in the field of bilingual education through its theme, “Transforming Language Learners, their Multiliteracies, and the World through Bilingual Education.” All educators, parents, students, researchers, publishers, elected officials, and representatives of community-based organizations are welcomed to share their expertise and experiences with participants at the 2019 Conference.

This year’s theme, “Transforming Language Learners, their Multiliteracies, and the World through Bilingual Education,” invites us to examine multiliteracy pedagogy, which considers the prominence of cultural, linguistic, and social diversity, and integrates many modes of communication. This promising approach can be transformative in multilingual education settings, where literacy teaching and learning are influenced by technological advances in our diverse global society. Multiliteracies can prepare students and educators alike for continued success in a multilingual and multicultural world.

The conference sessions will provide resources, strategies, ideas, and inspiring direction for educators, researchers, parents/family members, students, and other stakeholders involved in the education of English language learners (ELLs)/multilingual learners.

Some Workshops Ideas:

We strongly encourage that proposals be connected to the conference theme, “Transforming Language Learners, their Multiliteracies, and the World through Bilingual Education,” and the education of ELLs/multilingual learners in all educational areas, e.g., bilingual, ENL, special education, general education, early childhood, and integrated English as a new language.

Suggested Topics:

• Multiliteracies/Biliteracy Trajectory
• Promising Practices
• Adolescent Language Learners
• Asset-Based Teaching
• Differently-Abled ELL/MLL Learners with IEPs
• Using Technology Effectively and Efficiently in Language/Literacy Learning

Notification:

A conference committee consisting of NYSABE members, leadership, and directors will convene in January to review proposals and determine which proposals will be included in the program. In addition to the inherent quality of the proposals, usefulness to attendees and creation of a balanced program will be considered. Everyone who has submitted a proposal will be notified via email by February 22, 2019. We recognize and appreciate the time and effort required in preparing a submission and thank you in advance for your proposal. We regret that only a limited number of proposals can be accepted. If you have any questions about the proposal process, please contact nysabeconference@gmail.com.

To submit your proposal to the 2019 NYSABE Conference, please click on the link below and complete each question that follows.  Proposals will be accepted until midnight of Monday, January 14, 2019. 

Proposal Submission Form »

PROFESSIONAL AWARD NOMINATIONS

Over the years, the New York State Association for Bilingual Education (NYSABE) has honored individuals for their outstanding dedication, contributions, and commitment to bilingual education. Please accept this Call for Nominations as an invitation to acknowledge your colleagues’ excellent work at our upcoming 2019 annual conference.

By completing your nominations, you are participating in NYSABE’s initiative to increase bilingual education awareness in New York State. The awards to be presented this year include:

• THE BILINGUAL PARENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
• THE BILINGUAL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR AWARD
• THE BILINGUAL EDUCATION SUPPORT PERSONNEL AWARD
• THE DR. XIMENA ZATE BILINGUAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
• THE BILINGUAL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
• THE DR. ANTONIA PANTOJA BILINGUAL ADVOCACY AWARD
• THE GLADYS CORREA MEMORIAL AWARD

Submission Deadline: Friday, December 14, 2018

Nominations must be submitted electronically with the subject “AWARD NOMINATION” to our
conference email address: nysabeconference@gmail.com

Please share this information with your colleagues and submit your students’ work for consideration!