{"id":41104,"date":"2026-02-25T16:59:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T21:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ohiotesol.org\/web\/?p=41104"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:34:10","slug":"spring-forward-with-ohio-tesol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohiotesol.org\/web\/spring-forward-with-ohio-tesol\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Forward with Ohio TESOL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Ohio TESOL PK-12 Virtual Summit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A member-exclusive virtual summit designed to support PK\u201312 educators working with multilingual learners through collaboration, research-informed practices, and practical strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This is a Member-Exclusive Event.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Not a 2025\u20132026 member yet? Become a member today to enjoy exclusive benefits, professional learning opportunities, and special member pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728 <strong>Membership for the remainder of the 2025\u20132026 year has been reduced to just $40, and all memberships end July 31, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Join the Ohio TESOL Board for a morning of learning, connection, and collaboration with fellow members across the state. This online professional learning event features three engaging sessions led by experienced educators and experts. Together, we\u2019ll explore practical tools, research-informed strategies, and collaborative approaches to better support multilingual learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Member-exclusive access<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Earn up to 3.5 contact hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Certificates will be emailed within two weeks following the event<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Attend any or all sessions \u2014 choose what works best for your schedule<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you\u2019ll join us as we learn, reflect, and grow together this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8:30\u20139:00 AM \u2014 Welcome Remarks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Julio Rivera, Ohio TESOL President, with Crystal Whipkey and Faith Elleman, PK\u201312 Interest Section Leaders<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9:00\u20139:50 AM \u2014 Rooted in Evidence: TESOL\u2019s Role in Ethical Referrals for Multilingual Learners<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how TESOL and ESL educators can support ethical referral practices when disabilities are suspected. Participants will explore ways to document instructional data, analyze learning patterns, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure referrals are grounded in evidence rather than language acquisition factors alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Presenter:<\/strong> Rossana Torres, Doctoral Candidate &amp; Ohio TESOL Vice President I<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10:00\u201310:50 AM \u2014 Individual Language Plans for ELs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Explore how Individualized Language Plans can bring together holistic student data to guide instruction and support English learners. Participants will review research, examine a sample template, and collaborate on practical tools that can be shared with classroom teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Presenter<\/strong>: Paul Hudson, EL Teacher &amp; Doctoral Student, Ohio TESOL Advocacy Liaison<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11:00\u201311:50 AM \u2014 Beyond Push-In: Real Collaboration with Content Area Teachers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Discover strategies for strengthening partnerships between language and content educators. This interactive session focuses on communication routines, shared goals, and collaborative structures that promote collective ownership of multilingual learner success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Presenter:<\/strong> Sara J. Levitt, Ohio TESOL Conference Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11:50 AM\u201312:00 PM \u2014 Closing Remarks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/Vt34PNl0QGC5Xa6xnwhUhQ#\/registration\">Register Today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Attend?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio TESOL\u2019s PK\u201312 Virtual Summit brings together educators who are committed to supporting multilingual learners through collaboration, advocacy, and innovative practice. We hope you\u2019ll join us as we learn, reflect, and grow together this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you are unable to join us live, session recordings will be posted on the members-only page within one month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join the 2026 Ohio TESOL PK\u201312 Virtual Summit, a member-exclusive online event featuring three engaging sessions focused on collaboration, instructional strategies, and support for multilingual learners. Ohio TESOL members can earn up to 3.5 contact hours while connecting with educators across the state. Not a member yet? 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