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 BILINGUAL/ESL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF THE METROPLEX 31st ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM December 3, 2014 Dear Educator, Please accept this personal invitation to join us in Arlington for our 31st Annual Bilingual Education Association of the Metroplex Symposium. We invite everyone who has a stake in the education of culturally and linguistically diverse learners to attend. We believe that you are the most important part of the symposium and your participation is essential to fulfill our organization’s mission. “Bilingualism: Empowering the Mind” Saturday, March 21, 2015
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sheraton at Arlington
1500 Convention Center Dr., Arlington, TX 76011 This year BEAM celebrates 31 years of supporting students, teachers, leaders, parents and community advocates in advocacy for bilingual and English as a second language programming. The symposium will present opportunities through idea sharing, insight, and proven practices for culturally and linguistically diverse learners. It will bring together teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, parents, district administrators, and universities to connect on current and other important topics. A scheduled time will be available for you to network with colleagues and visit exhibits. Continental breakfast, luncheon, and snacks will be included as part of the registration fee. Please make sure to register early in order to ensure your spot. You will find on the following pages the different ways that you may be a part of this exciting event. 1. Register as a participant
page 3 2. Exhibitor/ Sponsorship
pages 4­5 3. Presenter(s)
page 6 4. Scholarship Opportunities
pages 7­9 5. Teacher of the Year Application
pages 10­12 Please refer to the attached documents and deadlines specified. We look forward to joining you in Arlington! Sincerely, Myrna Blanchard
Myrna Reyna Castillo President
email: [email protected]
President Elect & Symposium Chair email: [email protected]
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Bilingualism and biliteracy Academic proficiency in two languages Increasing academic achievement in core subjects Increasing rigor in the bilingual/dual language classroom Embedding communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity in all lessons Increase academic achievement in core subjects Academic vocabulary instruction Strategies for mainstream teachers Implementing the ELPS Embedding communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity in all lessons Multicultural competence and intercultural understanding Working with recent immigrants Evaluating transcripts from abroad Scaffolding students in at­risk situations Skype Web­based applications Blogging Podcasting Google docs Program design, planning and implementation Research, theory and application Data disaggregation 2
31st ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION Deadline for Pre­Registration Rate: February 2, 2015 1) For individual registration: COMPLETE this registration form. For a group registration: COMPLETE ONLY ONE registration form PER District/ University. Fill out the electronic spreadsheet with ALL individual participant information, AND 2) E­mail completed registration page AND spreadsheet to [email protected]. In your email, SAVE both the registration page and spreadsheet as the contact person’s last name***, AND 3) Mail a copy of both with payment payable to:
BEAM 5361 Kingsknowe Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76135 Contact Person: Title: District/ University: Total # Registering: E­mail Address: Phone Number: Self­parking is FREE for all persons attending the symposium. Pre­Registration prior to February 2, 2015 (luncheon and BEAM/TABE membership included) $100.00
University/District Employee Number of participants: ______ x $100.00 = $________ $70.00 Full­time Paraprofessional Number of participants: ______ x $70.00 = $_________ $40.00 Full­time University Student Number of participants: ______ x $40.00 = $_________ $40.00 Parent (not employed by district or university) Number of participants: ______ x $40.00 = $_________ $40.00 Lead Presenter Number of participants: ______ x $40.00 = $_________ $25.00 Wifi access for presenter Number of participants: ______ x $25.00 = $_________ Late Registration Up until March 2, 2015 (luncheon and BEAM/TABE membership included) $130.00 $90.00 University/ District Employee Number of participants: ______ x $130.00 = Full­time Paraprofessional Number of participants: ______ x $90.00 = $50.00 Full­time University Students Number of participants: ______ x $50.00 = $_________ $50.00 Parent Number of participants: ______ x $50.00 = $_________ $50.00 Lead Presenter Number of participants: ______ x $50.00 = $_________ $________ $_________ On­Site Registration March 21, 2015 (BEAM/TABE membership included) $150.00 per individual participant Number of participants: ______ x $150.00 = $________ Total Fee Enclosed: $________________ PO or check number if applicable: ______________________ 3
31st ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR REGISTRATION Deadline for submission: February 2, 2015 Name: Title: Company/Agency: Audience: Email Address: Address: City: State: Zip: Date: Cell: Fax: ◻ Early Childhood ◻ Elementary ◻ Middle School ◻ High School ◻ Other: Telephone: Authorized Signature: Special Request: ◻ Electrical Outlet ◻ Technology (Publisher brings own technology) ◻ Other: Please reserve a TABLE DISPLAY space for the BEAM Symposium on Saturday, March 21, 2015. All displays may be installed between 4:00­5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20th or 7:00­7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21st and dismantled after 3:30 pm on Saturday, March 21st. We agree to abide by all rules and regulations. No REFUNDS for cancellations. If you have any questions, please contact: Myrna Reyna at [email protected] EXHIBITOR NAME BADGES Exhibitor Registration includes the conference program, nametag (two per table), complimentary breakfast and lunch (one person). Badges are for identification purposes. Badges must be worn at all times in the exhibit area. Again, one is included in the registration fee. Included: Name on Badge: ______________________________ _
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31st ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR REGISTRATION Deadline for submission: February 2, 2015 Fees: Display Table (2 ½ ‘ x 6’) Fee Quantity Subtotal (1) table (includes one lunch only) $250.00 University only: discounted rate for one table $200.00 Additional table $75.00/table Lunch Ticket $40.00/person TABE Dues (not included in table fee) $20.00/person BEAM Dues (not included in table fee) $20.00/person Full page ad printed in program $300.00 ½ page ad printed in program $150.00 PLATINUM SPONSOR $3,000 or more DIAMOND SPONSOR $2,000 or more GOLD SPONSOR $1000 or more SILVER SPONSOR $500 or more WIFI access for presenter $25.00 TOTAL 5
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31 ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM PROPOSAL SUBMISSION Deadline for e­submission: Februay 2, 2015 1)
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Send E­submission AND registration form (p.3 in this packet) to: Amy Ferguson at [email protected] with subject line (BEAM Proposal) & copy your program director. Notification of acceptance: by email will be sent to the person submitting by March 2, 2015. It is the responsibility of this person to relay all information to additional presenters (if applicable). Registration fees will be reduced for the LEAD presenter only. All presenters MUST complete the attached registration form and send e­mail to [email protected] Presenters must obtain the multi­digit identification number for their session to grant CPE credit. The presentations will be organized into strands to better correspond to individual interests Presenters will need to bring their own equipment (projector, computer, etc.). Internet access is not included in your registration. You may opt to pay a $25 fee for wifi but must indicate your request below AND on your registration form. Last Name: First Name: MI: Position/Title: Level (if applicable) Affiliation: Address: City: State, ZIP: Contact Phone #: Email: Presenter Type Name Title Affliation: LEAD (CO­PRESENTER) (CO­PRESENTER) (CO­PRESENTER) Presentation Strand: (90 minutes) CHECK or CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY BIL PK­2 Elementary ESL Culturally Responsive Education Administration (morning session only) I am requesting wifi access for my presentation, and I have included an additional $25.00 fee in my registration. BIL 3­5
Secondary ESL Technology Presentation is intended for Practitioners that are NEW Presentation is intended for Practitioners that are EXPERIENCED Title of Workshop: (15 words maximum as you wish it to appear in the program) : Language(s) of Presentation: Session Description: (35 words maximum as you wish it to appear in the program. This summary may be edited for the program and should include a description of the workshop objectives, format, and handouts.) 6
31 ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Deadline for e­submission: February 2, 2015 st
Eligibility: Applicants must be from a Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex BEAM participating district or University (a district or university representative is a member and is represented at a majority of meetings during the current year). High School Senior (two $1000 scholarships) ­ student must have been in a Bilingual or ESL program at one time. Paraprofessional (two $1000 scholarships) – must be working as a teacher aide in a Bilingual­ESL classroom, and pursuing a degree in Bilingual­ESL. University undergraduate student (two $1000 scholarships) –an undergraduate education major with a minor in bilingual or ESL. University graduate student (two $1000 scholarships) –a graduate or doctoral student majoring in education or administration. ▪ When several candidates meet the criteria, PRIORITY will be given to students majoring in bilingual or ESL education and those in greater financial need. ▪ Applicant is not eligible if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member or the Executive Board ▪ If selected for the scholarship award, you must be present to receive scholarship on March 21st, Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Symposium in Arlington, Texas. Contents: This COMPLETED application along with all attachments must be sent by email to Cloris Rangel, BEAM Scholarship Chairperson at [email protected] by February 2, 2015. (Please note: any information missing can lead to disqualification. Information out of sequence can lead to disqualification). Please organize information in the sections listed Part I. Application form (signed) Part II. Questions – Writing Part III. Letter of Reference (1) Part IV. Transcript or University Letter of Acceptance Notification: Notification & selection of the award will be sent to all applicants– March 2, 2015 via email. 7
31st ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Deadline for e­submission: February 2, 2015 Part I: Application (Please type or print): Applicant’s Name: Telephone Number: Last Active Email: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip Code: DISTRICT (if applicable) Campus, principal’s name & email (if applicable) UNIVERSITY , professor’s name & email (if applicable) PARTICIPATED IN (for high school applicants ONLY) Bilingual ­ School/Grade Major Minor PARAPROFESSIONAL or UNIVERSITY Student CAREER GOAL (all applicants) High school & university students First GPA: HS Rank: out of MI ESL – School/Grade Hours completed: I certify that this application is complete and accurate. I also authorize the release of this information to the appropriate individuals necessary to confirm the details needed to process the scholarship application. I further understand that the scholarship will be awarded in two equal payments: one in the fall and on in the spring semester of the 2015­2016 academic year. This application must be signed in order to be considered for this scholarship. _________________________________ _______________________ Applicant’s Signature
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31st ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Deadline for e­submission: February 2, 2015 PART II: QUESTIONS: Submit a typed page for each question using: 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and double spacing 1. How will your degree help you achieve your goal and further the goals of BEAM? 2. Describe your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your field of study and your future goals? 3. Why do you believe bilingual education is important for children and the future of Texas? PART III: LETTER OF REFERENCE: One letter of reference must be submitted from a professor, college university official, or supervisor. The letter of reference must include the title, address, email and telephone number of the person making the recommendation. A copy of the letter will be acceptable. PART IV: TRANSCRIPT ­ High school or university: (unofficial transcripts will be accepted) A. Submit a COPY of your current transcript. The transcript should reflect: o Current courses o Numerical grades (high school) or (Letter grades for university or college) o Most recent state assessment scores (high school) o Credits earned as of fall 2014 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at time of submission If any of this information is missing, ask your counselor how you can obtain this information. OR B. LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE: Applicant must have recently applied or have been accepted to an accredited college or university, including two­year colleges. Award will be issued upon proof of enrollment. PLEASE NOTE: ❖ Any applications postmarked after the deadline will be disqualified. ❖ Any application missing any information will be disqualified. ❖ Any application not in the designated order as listed under “Contents” will be disqualified. ❖ Any application other than the 2015 BEAM scholarship application will be disqualified. ❖ When several candidates meet the criteria, PRIORITY will be given to students majoring in bilingual or ESL education and those in greater financial need. If you have any questions, please contact: Cloris Rangel at [email protected] 9
31st ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM BILINGUAL EDUCATION & ESL TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION Deadline for submission: February 2, 2015 INTRODUCTION: At the heart of every successful bilingual program are caring and dedicated teachers who believe in the value of native language instruction to help language minority students excel academically. These are women and men who approach the teaching and learning process with a remarkable sense of responsibility, guided in their actions by a deep­seated conviction that every student is important, that education matters, and that one teacher can make a difference. These are indeed extraordinary educators whose daily work in the classroom is performed con orgullo y excelencia. In recognition of outstanding teaching and exemplary professional service by bilingual and ESL teachers throughout Texas, the Bilingual Education Association of the Metroplex established the BEAM Bilingual Education and ESL Teacher of the Year awards. AWARD: The winners of the 2015 BEAM Bilingual Education and ESL Teacher of the Year competition will be publicly acknowledged and honored during the annual BEAM symposium where a special plaque recognizing outstanding teaching will be presented. The cost of registration for the symposium will be waived. Both the Bilingual Education and ESL Teacher of the Year are welcome to invite up to three guests to the dinner on Friday, March 20, 2015 and the luncheon award presentation. The Teacher of the Year winners will submit required documentation to TABE for consideration of Teacher of the Year at the state level. NOMINATIONS: Only current BEAM members are eligible to nominate Bilingual Education and ESL teachers for the competition. Each member is limited to one nominee for each award. The current BEAM president is ineligible to participate in this competition. The BEAM committee may use any selection method for choosing a candidate for this award as long as the process is fair, impartial and conducted without regard to age, sex, race or ethnicity, disability, or religion. The selection must be based on evidence of outstanding bilingual education or ESL instruction. QUALIFICATIONS: Nominees must meet the following qualification requirements: ­Full­time bilingual education or ESL teacher in a TEA­approved bilingual education or ESL program ­Texas bilingual or ESL certified teacher for at least three consecutive years prior to receiving this award and actively engaged in full­time employment in a bilingual or ESL classroom at the time of nomination ­Current and past year member of BEAM ­ Member of TABE and NABE (fees are the responsibility of the member or nominee) ­Provide documentation that indicates the nominee enjoys the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues ­Exhibit distinguished leadership service to the profession and the community 10
BILINGUAL AND ESL TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION & APPLICATION Deadline for submission: February 2, 2015 PRESENTATION OF MATERIALS: BEAM members are responsible for submitting one electronic copy and one hard copy of the nominee’s portfolio of materials presented in Spanish/English and in a well­organized notebook. Nominee portfolios will be evaluated on a 100­point system. The following documentation must be included in the portfolio and in the following order: 1. Nomination Letter – this letter must be signed by the teacher’s immediate supervisor and should certify that the nominee meets all of the qualifications cited above to participate in this competition. The supervisor’s address, telephone number, and current e­mail address must be included in the nomination letter. 2. Background Information – use the attached Data Sheet to provide basic information about the candidate. Include curriculum vitae containing such information as: academic preparation, dates and titles of professional certificates/endorsements, professional work experience, membership in professional organizations and number of years as member, honors. 3. Biographical Profile – a narrative written by the nominee describing specific events or experiences leading to his/her involvement in bilingual education. This narrative must be typed, double­spaced and should not exceed five pages. 4. Philosophy of Education ­ an essay written by the candidate reflecting his/her commitment to the profession, including a description of the candidate’s educational values and beliefs in the effectiveness of bilingual instruction. This essay must be typed, double­spaced, and should not exceed five pages. 5. Professional Development – a listing and brief description of the candidate’s participation in professional organizations and service committees, commissions, task forces, workshops, and conferences, etc., including the number of years of service and membership for all of the above. This section should be typed, double­spaced, and should not exceed five pages. 6. Community Service – a listing and brief description of the candidate’s participation in organizations as well as personal efforts to improve bilingual and social conditions of the community. This section should be typed, double­spaced, and should not exceed five pages. 7. Letters of Support – documentation indicating that the candidate has the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues. Should not exceed five entries. 8. Photograph – a 5” by 7” glossy black and white. ***Only requested materials/documentation will be evaluated*** FINALIST INTERVIEW: After all entries are reviewed for the above criteria, two finalists will be notified to attend a scheduled interview with the BEAM Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. Each finalist and local affiliate president will be notified of the selection and scheduled interview. Finalists will be evaluated on their ability to articulate on critical issues on bilingual or ESL topics in a public forum. All nominations and portfolios must be RECEIVED by 5:00 p.m. on February 2, 2015 at the address listed below. Application materials received after the deadline will not be accepted. Submit the electronic portfolio on a CD­ROM in PC format (Windows) or in PDF format to the email address below along with one hard copy of the portfolio to: Heather L. Forde, M.Ed. BEAM Vice President 508 Colgate Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Phone: (214) 385­5839 [email protected] The BEAM executive board reserves the right not to bestow this award. 11
BILINGUAL AND ESL TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION & APPLICATION DATA SHEET NAME OF LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY: _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________​
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________________________________________________________________________________ GRADE LEVEL ASSIGNMENT: _____________________________________________________ PROGRAM: (Circle one) Bilingual Education English as a Second Language YEARS IN PRESENT ASSIGNMENT: _________________________________________________ I hereby give my permission that any, or all, materials submitted by me for consideration for the 2015 BEAM BILINGUAL EDUCATION and ESL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD may be shared with the persons involved in promoting this award. This page must be signed in order to be considered for the award. _______________________________________________________ Signature 12