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This documentary highlights the triumphs and tribulations of the refugee community,
through the voices of refugees who reside in Idaho
Directed by Award Winning Filmmaker
Fabio Caramaschi
Aspen: Change Can Be Good Changes in Migrant Summer School Program at TFSD
Audience: PreK-5 Migrant Education Program Session
Presenters will discuss the rationale behind the migrant summer school changes that have resulted in positive
outcomes for students, staff and parents. They will examine their training, themes, activities and student reactions to
the positive changes that have been made to help migrant learners grow academically, socially and emotionally.
Presenters: Abby Montano, Catherine Turpin, Shari Cowger, Twin Falls School Districts, cowgersh@tfsd.org
Cedar: Co-teaching Programs: An Effective Way to Develop the Academic Language of ELLs
Audience: K-12
With the emphasis on teaching language through the content area, Idaho School Districts are charged with providing
programs that promote academic success for ELLs. Increasing numbers of Idaho Administrators, classroom teachers
and specialists agree that co-teaching is a comprehensive professional development delivery model targeting at
addressing the academic language needs of our LEP students. This sessions presenters have established and
maintained a co-teaching program in the Kuna School District and currently contract with the Idaho State
Department of Education as LEP Enhancement Grant coaches. Together they will discuss the benefits and the
challenges of establishing and maintaining effective co-teaching programs.
Presenters: Kelee Robinson, Kuna School District and Arnette Johnson, SDE EL Grant Coaches,
krobinson@kunaschools.org, arnettej7@gmail.com
Aspen: Using Childrens Literature with Drama as a Play-ground to Learn and Explore
Global Issues
Audience: 4-8
This presentation examines children's literature that depicts people undergoing political conflict and war in a postWWII era. These books portray political conflicts, refugees' relocation, and settlement in different countries. Using
these books with drama inspired activities can help students gain awareness and empathetic attitudes toward those
in a global community.
Presenter: Dr. Eun Hye Son, Boise State University, Department of Literacy, Language and Culture.
eunhyeson@boisestate.edu
White Pine: Meeting the Unique Needs of Migrant Students: The Heart Behind the Data
Audience: PreK-12 Migrant Education Program Session
The migrant program requires the collection of a lot of data. We will briefly look at the variety of data collected
(priority for services, referred services, instructional services, support services, summer school, continuation of
services, and annual residency verification), the reasons we collect it, and how this data can drive continual program
improvement for student success.
Presenter: Sarah Seamount, Migrant Education Program Coordinator, State Department of Education,
sseamount@sde.idaho.gov
12:15-1:30 LUNCH
State of the State Address
Dr. Christina Nava, Director of English Learner and Migrant Education Programs, Idaho State
Department of Education
Announcements and Elections: IABE Board Members
Scholarship Award
Recognition Award
Aspen: Building Capacity with Families for Math Readiness in Young Children
Audience: Pre-K, Adult Learners
Participants will come away with family partnership ideas that build capacity for our English language families to
help develop understanding in math and language. The topics will include: number awareness, number recognition,
mathematical language building, and math games through social interactions. This session will include hands-on
activities.
Presenters: Gay Lynn Erb, Debbie Line, and Stephanie Reed, West Ada School District, line.debra@westada.org
White Pine: Using WIDA AMS to Evaluate your District ELL Program
Audience: K-12; District level
This session will demonstrate the uses of the WIDA AMS system to evaluate your district program. It will include
how to add specific information about student files that will allow for richer data upon receiving your district report
in May.
Presenter: Alissa Metzler, English Learner Program Coordinator, Idaho State Department of Education,
ametzler@sde.idaho.gov
Bannock: ELL Approaches and Toolkit (Note: This session is also presented at 9:40)
Audience: K-12
Jerome School District uses a variety of different instructional approaches and technology strategies to help our ELL
population to be successful. By involving parents and students in the program we have seen a rise in academic
achievement that we would like to share with others. Some of our topics will include family involvement, student
voice, class scheduling, academic progress monitoring and technology tools.
Presenters: Dr. Brendalynn Love and Vanessa Holmes, Jerome School District,
BrendalynnLove@jeromeschools.org; VanessaHolmes@jeromeschools.org
Cedar: WIDAfy Your Lesson: Lesson Planning for ELLs using the WIDA ELD Standards
Audience: 3-9
This session is appropriate for practitioners who are interested in: a brief overview
of WiDA components, WiDA standards and lesson planning, and differentiated instruction for groups of students
with diverse language needs. Presenters will include an explanation of applying the WiDA model to the ICSS for
writing for grades 3-9.
Presenters: Dr. Megan Jones, Jefferson Elementary and Hester Comstock, South Junior High, Boise School
District, megan.jones@boiseschools.org, hester.comstock@boiseschools.org
Aspen: I Love MSIX!: How MSIX Can Help You and Your Migrant Students
Audience: Relevant to migrant students K-12, Critical for 7-12 Migrant Education Program Session
MSIX contains a wealth of multi-state student information for migrant students, but isnt just for Migrant staff! Find
out how you can gain access to MSIX and how it can help you enroll new Migrant students who arrive without all the
information needed. Students movement history, health records, and course history are all available to help you fill
in the gaps at enrollment. For migrant staff, find out how you can communicate with the prior district or next district
to facilitate the timely transfer of records for migrant students. So much information, so easy to use.
Presenters: Irene Rayas, Nampa School District, irayas@nsd131.org and Diana Avila, Vallivue School District,
Diana.avila@vallivue.org
Cottonwood:
Audience: K-6
This presentation will explain the model of a 50/50 Spanish-English dual immersion program that alternates content
instruction in each language depending on the grade level. Within this model, teachers utilize bridging to facilitate
the transfer of concepts from one language to another. Approaches to teacher planning and instructional strategies
used in the program will be shared.
Presenters: Adan Sanchez, Luis Monjaras, Michelle Archibald, Joy Spencer &, Sandy Mauro, Alturas Elementary,
Blaine County School District, asanchez@blaineschools.org