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Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
8:30 AM - 1:15 PM Sign-in and breakfast begin at 8:15 AM @ University High School, 601 Gregory St, Normal IL All registrants must be a member of ICTFL to attend.
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Presenters and Session Descriptions:
Dr. Lin Lin, Chinese teacher at
U-High in Normal, IL |
Session: “One Fish, Three Dishes: Mastering Culturally Responsive Teaching in Multi-level Classrooms”
Description: Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) is a powerful approach that integrates students’ cultural backgrounds into the learning process, fostering deeper connections and meaningful growth. This presentation will explore how CRT can be effectively applied in classrooms with multiple levels of learners, ensuring every student feels valued and engaged. Attendees will learn practical strategies for implementing CRT and discover how to adapt content for diverse proficiency levels through authentic, real-world classroom examples. By the end of the session, participants will leave with actionable tools to enhance their teaching practice and empower all students in a multi-level classroom setting |
Julia Martin, French teacher at
U-High in Normal |
Session: “Taking the splitting headache out of teaching split-level classes: how to easily navigate the terrain of split levels with a rotating curriculum”
Description: In this session, teachers will be equipped with different strategies, such as differentiation and split instruction. We will highlight the use of curriculum road maps to make teaching split-level and split ability classes a breeze. We will look at an example curriculum map and discuss how it can serve as a road map for students' learning. This will help create a thoughtful itinerary of rotating curriculum, so you don't have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to multi-level classes. |
Angela Fitzgerald, Special Education teacher at Mahomet-Seymour HS
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Session: "Executive Functioning and the High School Student"
Description: This session will provide an in depth description of what EF skills are, why they are important, and how they can be better developed. Information about brain development related to Executive Functioning skills will also be shared. Tips and strategies for helping support your students in every classroom will be provided, as well as practical approaches that can easily be implemented. |
Esmeralda Mora, Spanish teacher at Carmel Catholic High School
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Session: “Empowering Heritage Learners”
Description: This presentation will focus on effective strategies for integrating heritage language learners into regular classrooms, emphasizing differentiation techniques that cater to their diverse needs while leveraging their existing language skills. We will delve into the Illinois Spanish Language Arts Standards, examining their development within the WIDA framework. These standards provide a crucial foundation for effective Spanish language programs, offering guidance for educators at all levels and ensuring a consistent and rigorous approach to teaching and learning. |
WinterFest Registration
Make sure to complete your registration by submitting this form: https://forms.gle/9Lhj2WuPj6vfA3bd9. We can't wait to see you there!
ICTFL’s WinterFest 2025
Tackling the 2-Year Language Requirement: Language Programs for All
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 8:30 AM -1:15 PM Sign-in and coffee begin at 8:15 AM
at University High School, Normal, IL (601 Gregory St., Normal, IL)
Are you wondering how your school and your district will approach Illinois’ 2-Year Language Requirement? Join us for WinterFest where we will get ready to welcome all learners into our classrooms! Topics such as teaching multiple levels, rotating curricula, and inclusion of all students will be on the agenda during this informative workshop designed to help us prepare for 2028.
Regular 2-YEAR Membership
The ICTFL Membership year is July 1 to June 30. Membership entitles you to:
- reduced conference registration
- participation in member-only events
- scholarships and awards
- member communications and job postings.
Regular 1-YEAR Membership
The ICTFL Membership year is July 1 to June 30. Membership entitles you to:
- reduced conference registration
- participation in member-only events
- scholarships and awards
- member communications and job postings.
1-YEAR Retiree Membership
Membership year is July 1 through June 30.Available only to retired teachers.
Student 1-YEAR Membership
Membership year is July 1 through June 30. Full-time students only. You must have student ID ready at ICTFL events to receive student rates.