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Our Appreciation
October 17-18 at Chabot College, Hayward, In-person: Friday & Saturday
Sponsors
Exhibitors
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) OER Initiative
Our mission is to expand the availability and adoption of high-quality Open Educational Resources (OER). [T]he ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI) [has] the experience supporting both individual instructors and groups of faculty to curate, adapt, and author online educational resources (OER). The OERI possesses a network of OER liaisons and Discipline Leads across the state, and the OERI is deeply connected to the ASCCC’s work on curriculum.
Burlington English
For over 40 years, The Burlington Group has been publishing educational material used by millions of learners around the world. Today, Burlington is a major supplier of digital material for individuals learning English. Burlington continues to grow, enter new markets and introduce new innovations in language teaching and learning.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
From getting to grips with the basics of the English language, to understanding more complex grammar rules and syntax, [Cambridge University Press & Assessment's] English as a Second Language resources cover primary and secondary curriculums, giving students confidence with learning the English language. Explore our full selection of ESL resources.
CASAS
CASAS – Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems, provides testing of basic and academic skills for youth and adults and curriculum tools for you to design instruction.
California Council for Adult Education
The California Council for Adult Education (CCAE) is the largest professional organization serving adult education in California. CCAE is the only professional association serving all levels of California’s Adult Education community, including teachers, classified, administrators, and students. Advancing adult education, providing professional development, and affecting change to serve the needs and interests of CCAE members and the people of California.
ESL Video, Inc.
ESLvideo.com is an online platform that offers interactive English language learning tools for teachers and students, including video quizzes and AI-powered, voice-enabled chatbots. Teachers can create and share custom speaking activities, track student progress, and support learning on both computers and mobile devices.
FLOW Speak
FLOW Speak is an AI-powered online platform designed to help English language learners improve their speaking skills through real-world conversations and instant feedback. Users practice speaking English in various scenarios, compare their voices to native speakers, receive detailed AI-powered feedback on pronunciation, speed, and grammar, and can track their progress and earn badges. It offers both structured courses, such as business English and IELTS preparation, and a community for learners to ask questions and share experiences.
Hayward Library
Hayward Public Library provides diverse programming and resources, supports personal and educational growth, inspires creativity, and contributes to the health and success of a thriving Hayward.
LibreTexts
Revolutionize your course materials and empower student learning with LibreTexts, the leading open educational resource (OER) platform. We offer a trusted, user-friendly environment for faculty to create, customize, and share accessible and interactive educational resources. From textbooks and adaptive homework to ancillary materials, LibreTexts provides the tools you need to tailor content precisely to your curriculum and learning objectives. Partner with us to champion open education initiatives and contribute to a growing community of educators dedicated to accessible, high-quality learning experiences.
National Immigration Forum
Founded in 1982, the National Immigration Forum advocates for the value of immigrants and immigration to our nation. In service to this mission, the Forum promotes responsible federal immigration policies, addressing today’s economic and national security needs while honoring the ideals of our Founding Fathers, who created America as a land of opportunity.
Pearson English Language Teaching
Pearson ELT, a division of Pearson Education, is the leading publisher of language programs for middle school students, high school students, and adult learners in English as a Second Language. In addition to its multilevel English courses, skills texts, test prep books, and videos, Pearson ELT publishes more than 30 separate dictionaries for customers in over 150 countries. Pearson ELT Multimedia Programs, especially MyEnglishLab, provides interactive resources for teachers and learners of English.
Peer 2 Peer University
Peer 2 Peer University (P2PU) is a grassroots network of people who believe that knowledge should be freely shared and learning is best done with others. Powered by a global community of dozens of libraries, thousands of volunteers, and a small core team, we build this vision with learning circles.
ProLiteracy New Readers Press
New Readers Press is the publishing division of ProLiteracy, the world's largest member organization of adult literacy programs. For over 50 years, we have been providing educators with instructional tools to help adult learners build the skills needed to succeed in the world today. Proceeds from our product sales support the mission of ProLiteracy, to change lives and communities through the power of adult literacy.
Scanmarker
Scanmarker is a digital highlighter. Simply slide it across any printed text and the text will instantly appear on this web app, ready to be edited, saved or shared to the cloud.
Schools First Federal Credit Union
Since our founding in 1934, we have been singularly focused on one thing: providing World-Class Personal Service and financial security to California school employees and their familiesâ¦Today, we're the largest credit union serving school employees, and the largest in California with more than 1.5 million Members
University of Massachusetts Global
UMass Global is an accredited, private, nonprofit university. Our goal is to help adult learners change their life trajectory through education. We are fully online, and that works for our students because the majority of them work while pursuing their education with us. Bottom line? We meet our diverse students wherever they are in their busy lives.
University of San Francisco - School of Education
Since 1855, the University of San Francisco has dedicated itself to offering a daring and dynamic liberal arts education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. As a community, we empower and hold accountable our students, faculty, librarians, staff, administrators, alumni, and community partners to be persons for and with others, to care for our common home, including the native lands on which our campuses reside, and to promote the common good by critically, thoughtfully, and innovatively addressing inequities to create a more humane and just world.
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Diffit for Teachers
We believe that teachers know their students best, and are uniquely suited to create incredible learning experiences for their classrooms. They just need the right supports.
By combining our collective decades of education experience with a commitment to listening to and empowering the teachers we serve, we are building a platform to save teachers time and help them to get “just right”, high quality instructional materials for their students.
Teachers College Press
For over a century, Teachers College Press has been committed to addressing the ideas that matter most to educators. Today, our publishing program carries on this tradition and seeks to open and expand the dialogue between theory and practice.
Conference Committee
- Conference Co-Chairs: Tammy Wik and Talley Caruso
- Conference Advisor: Margi Wald
- Conference Treasurers: Bentley Cavazzi & Luz Navarrette Galvez
- Registration Chair: Anthony Burik
- Registration Coordinators: Zsa Zsa Aranas, Michelle Buell
- Exhibitor Chairs: Robyn Mosely and Kimberley Sumner
- Friday Night Event Coordinator: Collette Benson
- Bag Coordinator: Laurel Karren
- Program Chair: Kristi Reyes
- Proposal Review Coordinator: Amanda Simons
- Program & Presenter Coordinator: Elizaveta Kuznetsova
- Poster Session Coordinator: Nina Dellona
- Featured Speaker Coordinators: Anthony Alaimalo and Dr. Sedique Popal
- Sched Coordinator & PD Certificate Coordinator: Belinda Braunstein
- Graduate Student Mixer Coordinator: Xiaochen Xu
- Conference Awards Coordinator: Emily Wong
- Post-event Evaluations Coordinator: Anthony Alaimalo
- Volunteer Coordinator: Paget Norton
- Novice Teacher Roundtable Coordinator: [Kelly Metz-Matthews]
- Marketing & Outreach Chair: Song Hong
- Attendee Outreach Coordinator: Mandana Abedini
- Attendee Outreach: Glen Ryan Alejandro, Christina Kaufmann, and Lisa Gonzalves
- Conference Website Coordinators: Song Hong and Margi Wald
- Conference Website Registrar: Marsha Chan and Talley Caruso
- Video Coordinator: Bentley Cavazzi
- Graphic Designer: Katrina Tamura
- Social Media Coordinator: Meral Kacar
- Hospitality Coordinator: [open role]
- Site Chair: Olga Lewis
- Food & Beverage Coordinator: Meral Kacar
- Signs & Printing Coordinator: [open role]