2025 Conference Schedule
All sessions will take place on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the EMU Student Center.
Important note: Don't forget to join the 2025 Conference message board (members only!)
to share and download materials from concurrent sessions, sponsors, and invited speakers!
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Saturday, November 8
MITESOL INTEREST SECTION SESSIONS (2:20 PM - 2:50 PM)
Interest Section Sessions provide the opportunity to connect with fellow MITESOLers who share your educational context.
Join in and learn more about important updates in the field and upcoming professional opportunities!
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| Session Type |
Title and Presenter(s) |
Location |
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K-12 Interest Section
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K-12 Group Update
Let’s Talk EL: Shaping MiTESOL’s Next Steps Together
What do K–12 English Learner teachers need most right now? This session is a space for open dialogue and idea-sharing about the issues that matter most to our multilingual learners and educators. Together, we’ll identify priorities and brainstorm the kinds of supports MiTESOL can develop to better serve you and your students.
led by K-12 Interest Section Leader,
Maria Lograsso, Troy School Districts
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Room 330
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| Adult Education Interest Section |
Adult Ed Group Update
Welcome to this session as we discuss the year in adult education and the effect we have made with the state and our participants! We will review state data and reflect on issues that impact our programming.
Our session will hit on topics: Barriers, performance, AI, IELCE, IET and transitions. We will have open discussions and questions to help you as you begin your year!
led by Karyn Goven, MISide
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Room 350 |
| Post-Secondary Interest Section |
Post-Secondary Group Update
led by Virginia David, Western Michigan University
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Room 352 |
