Dear World Language Directors and Principals:
Please be sure to forward this email to your FLES and World Language teachers. Elaine Margarita, Ed.D, the force, inspiration and
leader of behind our Long Island FLES programs will be presenting a thoughtful and collaborative program on October 18th.
Educators in New York State are focusing on developing assessments that align with the ACTFL National Standards for
World Languages and goals for education in the 21st Century. Join in the learning and development process by creating Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) with colleagues from across Long
Island.
Regards,
Karen Siris, Ed.D Philip Cicero, Ed.D
School Leaders for Change
516-851-0471
FLES, World Language and ENL Assessment in K-12
Programs
A CONFERENCE FOR: World Language, FLES and ENL
Teachers,
Grades K-12
Friday, October 18, 2019
8:30 AM -
1:00 PM*
Plainview
Holiday Inn
Plainview,
NY
*Mid -morning bagel and coffee
break
Keynote Speakers
David Rose, DA and Elaine Margarita, Ed.D*
Sponsored by:
This conference will:
● provide templates and tools for effective lesson planning and development where
language and content are purposefully anchored together in 7-12 World Language and ENL classes
● explore the power of Concept Mapping in order to develop comprehensive units of
instruction
● learn to implement the Discussion Clouds protocol and create your own exemplar
● provide examples of curriculum and assessment at the FLES
levels
● share Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) for FLES
classes
Keynote Speakers
David Rose
David Rose is director of World Languages and ENL K-12 for the Oceanside School
District, where he has served for the past 14 years. Dr. Rose holds a doctorate in language instruction from Stony Brook University with a specialization in Italian and linguistics. He has
taught Italian at the middle school, high school, and college level. In addition, he has taught graduate courses in the TESOL certification program for Queens College. In 2016, Dr. Rose was
recognized by the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Center for his commitment to the Hispanic community and his respect for the importance of cultural diversity in schools and
communities.
Elaine Margarita
Elaine Margarita served as the Supervisor of World Languages K-12 at Syosset and
Jericho Schools for 20 years. She teaches methods courses at Queens College and the FLES Certification course at Queens College and Stony Brook University. She is a consultant to school
districts throughout New York State for implementing FLES programs. She also provides professional development on curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessment for K-12 world language
programs. She is a past President of LILT (Long Island Language Teachers), a former Director to the Board of NYSAFLT (New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers) and a Past President of
FLACS (Foreign Language Association of Chairpersons and Supervisors).
OR call Karen Siris at 516-851-0471 or Philip Cicero
at 516-233-4464
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