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Presidents' Weekly Meeting (Hidden Event)
2/6/2026

Every Friday 7:30:00 AM - 8:15:00 AM
Song Hong and Sedique Popal
This weekly meeting will serve the President and the President-Elect to collaborate and train for 2024-2025
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Navigating Barriers to LGBTQ+ Inclusive Teaching Practices(LGBTQ+ IG)
2/7/2026

Navigating Institutional and Cultural Barriers to LGBTQ+ Inclusive Teaching Practices

Roundtable Discussion

This roundtable invites colleagues to reflect deeply on what inclusive teaching means in practice—beginning with the simple but powerful question, "What comes to mind when you hear the phrase 'inclusive teaching' ”? Participants will discuss the approaches they already use to create affirming, identity‑aware learning spaces for LGBTQ+ students and consider how these practices show up in their day‑to‑day instruction. As the conversation unfolds, we will also explore the barriers—whether institutional, cultural, or community‑based—that shape our ability to sustain and expand these practices.

Through shared storytelling, collaborative problem‑solving, and collective reflection, this session provides an opportunity for colleagues to examine their own strategies, name the challenges they face, and learn from one another’s experiences in building more inclusive learning environments.


Carol Basilio, LGBTQ+ IG Coordinator

Members Free
Non-members $5
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Engaging Multilingual Learners Across K-12
2/20/2026

Engaging Multilingual Learners Across K-12

Engaging Multilingual Learners Across K-12 is a 90-minute virtual webinar for K–12 educators, instructional assistants and coaches, and building or district administrators. We begin with a welcome and framing, highlighting cross-grade collaboration for multilingual learners. The first 45 minutes feature strategy spotlights from elementary, middle, and high school teachers, who share engaging, research-informed approaches tailored to students’ linguistic and cultural backgrounds, explanations of classroom implementation, language development support, and student engagement.
A 25-minute moderated panel explores cross-grade connections, multilingual learner identity, practical implementation, and ongoing challenges working with multilingual learners, with panelists reflecting on strategies that transfer across contexts. The final 15 minutes include audience Q&A addressing clarifications, grade-level adaptations, and real-world classroom questions. The webinar concludes with closing remarks, resource access information, and opportunities to connect with the CATESOL K–12 network.

Hosts: K-12 Level

  • Lauren Ramers, K-12 Level Chair
  • Alex Matson, K-12 Assistant Level Chair

Date and Time

Friday, February 20 2026, 3:30 -5:00 PM California Time 

Cost

  • Members: Free
  • Non-members: Free

Hosted by K-12 Level #catesolk12
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Mobile-assisted Pronunciation Training for Children (TOP-IG)
2/20/2026

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Mobile-assisted Pronunciation Training for Children

This session presents a child-centered, technology-enhanced approach to L2 pronunciation instruction grounded in the presenter’s doctoral dissertation. The presentation focuses on how mobile-assisted High Variability Phonetic Training (HVPT) and automatic speech recognition (ASR)-based articulation practice can support elementary-level EFL learners’ L2 perception, L2 production, and L2 phonological working memory. Drawing on mixed-methods research with young Korean learners, the presentation examines how children engage with varied phonetic input in HVPT, the challenges they face when responding to ASR systems,  and the pedagogical implications for improving intelligibility in early L2 development. The session concludes with pedagogical implications, training examples, and practical guidance for teachers.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand how mobile-assisted HVPT contributes to children’s L2 speech perception and early pronunciation development
  • Identify common challenges children face when using ASR-based articulation practice and how task design can mitigate them
  • Examine evidence linking mobile pronunciation training to gains in phonological working memory
  • Apply research-informed strategies for integrating HVPT and ASR tools into elementary EFL pronunciation instruction

Presenter

Dr. KyungA Lee is an elementary school teacher, pronunciation researcher, and educational technology specialist based in South Korea. She earned her PhD in English Language Education from Seoul National University. Her research focuses on L2 pronunciation, speech technology, child–AI interaction, and instructional design for early language learning. She also serves as a Board Member for Juna Accent Coach, an English pronunciation learning app. In addition, she teaches English phonetics and phonology to TESOL pre-service teachers as an adjunct university lecturer.

Hosts

Teaching of Pronunciation Interest Group (TOP-IG)
Marsha Chan and Patryk Mrozek. Co-coordinators
Donna Brinton, Assistant Coordinator

Moderator

Marsha Chan

Date and Time

Friday, February 20 2026, 2:00 -3:00 PM California Time 

Cost

Members: Free
Non-members: $5.00

#catesoltop


Location: CATESOL Zoom






Phonemic Symbols and Hand Gestures for Beginning Learners (TOP-IG)
2/20/2026

 

Description TBA

Using spoken corpora in pronunciation teaching, and how corpus data can help illustrate the interaction between prominence placement, [...] including a presentation of corpus-based classroom activities for teaching prosodic features

Presenters

TBA

Beth Zielinski and Elizabeth Keenan
 

Hosts

Teaching of Pronunciation Interest Group (TOP-IG)
Marsha Chan and Patryk Mrozek. Co-coordinators
Donna Brinton, Assistant Coordinator

Moderator

Marsha Chan

Date and Time 

Friday, February 20, 2026, 1:00 -2:00 PM California Time =
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 8:00 AM Melbourne, Australia Time

Cost

Members: Free
Non-members: $5.00

#catesoltop


Location: CATESOL Zoom room


Registration is Coming Soon for this event



CATESOL New Member Orientation (Fri)
2/27/2026

CATESOL New Member Orientation:

Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL President, Dr. Popal, and CATESOL Past President, Song Hong, to learn about how to connect with other members and access member resources. Are you looking for ways to get involved in CATESOL?
We look forward to meeting you virtually!

Members: Free

Dr. Sedique Popal, CATESOL President, & Song Hong, CATESOL Past President
 
Location: CATESOL Zoom room






Chapter Meeting -February 2026
2/27/2026

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Digital Literacy, Digital Integrity, and Digital Wellness (TELL-IG)
2/27/2026

Digital Literacy, Digital Integrity, and Digital Wellness (TELL-IG)

Description:

Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) Exchange is a one-hour online (Zoom) community meetup where ESL, EFL, and MLL educators explore technology thoughtfully, practically, and together.

In this session, Dr. Dayamudra Dennehy shares an overview of her new course Writing with Digital Tools, empowering learners to enhance real-world writing skills while exploring digital tools and AI literacy. The course explores themes such as digital wellness, global leadership, and technological integrity to foster personal, academic, and career growth, and it culminates in a personalized AI manifesto as a final project. Dayamudra shares her reflections on designing this new course, equipping learners with the technological fluency and cultural awareness necessary to succeed in a modern, interconnected workforce.

Moderators: 

Hosted by TELL-IG Coordinators Jennie Kim and Gina De Anda. #catesoltell

Cost:

Members: Free
Non-members: $5.00

 


Location: CATESOL Zoom Room

There are currently 94 spots remaining out of 100





CATESOL New Member Orientation (Sat)
2/28/2026

CATESOL New Member Orientation:

Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL President, Dr. Popal, and CATESOL Past President, Song Hong, to learn about how to connect with other members and access member resources. Are you looking for ways to get involved in CATESOL?
We look forward to meeting you virtually!

Members: Free

Dr. Sedique Popal, CATESOL President, & Song Hong, CATESOL Past President
 
Location: CATESOL Zoom room






Presidents' Weekly Meeting (Hidden Event)
3/6/2026

Every Friday 7:30:00 AM - 8:15:00 AM
Song Hong and Sedique Popal
This weekly meeting will serve the President and the President-Elect to collaborate and train for 2024-2025
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Interest Group Council (IGC) Meeting - MAR
3/13/2026

Calling all Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:

Join the Interest Group Council for our bimonthly online meeting via Zoom. Engage in an open and collaborative discussion among interest group coordinators, share ideas for getting members involved, collaborate on workshops, and address interest group issues.
We aim to hold our IGC in alternating months, on the third Friday from 3:30-4:30pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.

If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC Chair to share your information.

IGC Chair: Tamara Collins-Parks (TCollins-Parks@sdsu.edu), Asst Chair: David O'Leary.
​#catesoligc

Members Free. Register to get the Zoom link.


Location: CATESOL Zoom Meeting






CATESOL Board Meeting
3/20/2026

This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2025-2026 Board members (including Voting and non-voting members of Leadership) should be in attendance. Other members of the CATESOL Leadership Team are also welcome to attend.

Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Leaders : Free


CATESOL President, Dr. Sedique Popal
CATESOL Past President, Song Hong
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Chapter Meeting -March 2026
3/27/2026

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Presidents' Weekly Meeting (Hidden Event)
4/3/2026

Every Friday 7:30:00 AM - 8:15:00 AM
Song Hong and Sedique Popal
This weekly meeting will serve the President and the President-Elect to collaborate and train for 2024-2025
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Interest Group Council Workshop: Update IG Padlets (IGC)
4/17/2026


Calling all Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:

Are your IG Padlets up to date?

Link for Reference: https://padlet.com/catesol/catesol-interest-groups-wgfetlkuvewxctnm

Join the Interest Group Council for our Padlet workshop via Zoom. We will guide you through updating your IG Padlets.
If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC Chair to share your information.

IGC Chair: Tamara Collins-Parks (TCollins-Parks@sdsu.edu), Asst Chair: David O'Leary (olearydavidf@gmail.com).
​#catesoligc

Members Free. Register to get the Zoom link.


Location: CATESOL Zoom Meeting






Chapter Council Meeting -April 2026
4/24/2026

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair






Teaching Behind the Walls: Correctional Education
4/25/2026

Event Type & Format

This is a live, synchronous professional learning event delivered via Zoom on Saturday, April 25, from 1:00–4:00 PM. The session will be facilitated in a virtual format and is designed as an informational forum, not a job fair or training.

Meeting Objectives

The purpose of this event is to provide educators, counselors, and administrators with a clear and realistic understanding of correctional education, with a focus on teaching in jails and prisons.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
  1. Distinguish between jail-based and prison-based educational settings
  2. Understand instructional roles in ESL, English and GED/HiSET programs
  3. Recognize the role of education in rehabilitation and reentry
  4. Learn how student support programs such as Rising Scholars and Project Rebound support incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students
  5. Identify next steps for learning more about correctional education pathways

Content Overview

The session will include:
  • An overview of correctional education in California based on personal experiences
  • A comparison of jail vs. prison instruction, including institutional structures and instructional realities
  • Educator perspectives from jail-based, prison-based, and GED/HiSET instruction
  • Context on the development and impact of student support and reentry programs
  • A student voice component featuring pre-recorded testimonials from formerly incarcerated students

Guided discussion and Q&A

The session integrates educator experience, program leadership, and research-informed practice.

Presenters & Hosts (Tentative)

Presenters will include:
  • Jail-based correctional education faculty Jennifer Guillen Non-Credit ESL & Kim Matthews GED/HiSET (Santiago Canyon College)
  • Prison-based correctional education faculty Charmaine Phipps Credit English & Stephen Lux Rising Scholars Coordinator & Professor (Chaffey College)
  • Dr. Torres, sharing the origins and impact of Rising Scholars
  • TBD...

Intended Audience

This event is designed for:
  • ESL, Adult Education, GED/HiSET, and Credit/Noncredit Faculty
  • K–12 credentialed educators interested in adult or correctional education
  • Counselors, coordinators, and program administrators
  • Graduate students or educators exploring correctional education

No prior experience in correctional education is required.

Cost
CATESOL Members: Free
Non-Members: $5

Additional Notes
This session is informational in nature and does not constitute formal training, certification, or hiring. Content reflects educator experience and program context rather than institutional policy.

Hosted by San Gabriel Valley Chapter #catesolsgv
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






CATESOL New Member Orientation (Fri)
5/8/2026

CATESOL New Member Orientation:

Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL President, Dr. Popal, and CATESOL Past President, Song Hong, to learn about how to connect with other members and access member resources. Are you looking for ways to get involved in CATESOL?
We look forward to meeting you virtually!

Members: Free

Dr. Sedique Popal, CATESOL President, & Song Hong, CATESOL Past President
 
Location: CATESOL Zoom room






CATESOL New Member Orientation (Sat)
5/9/2026

CATESOL New Member Orientation:

Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL President, Dr. Popal, and CATESOL Past President, Song Hong, to learn about how to connect with other members and access member resources. Are you looking for ways to get involved in CATESOL?
We look forward to meeting you virtually!

Members: Free

Dr. Sedique Popal, CATESOL President, & Song Hong, CATESOL Past President
 
Location: CATESOL Zoom room






Interest Group Council (IGC) Meeting - MAY
5/22/2026


Calling all Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:

Join the Interest Group Council for our bimonthly online meeting via Zoom. Engage in an open and collaborative discussion among interest group coordinators, share ideas for getting members involved, collaborate on workshops, and address interest group issues.
We aim to hold our IGC in alternating months, on the third Friday from 3:30-4:30pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.

If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC Chair to share your information.

IGC Chair: Tamara Collins-Parks (TCollins-Parks@sdsu.edu), Asst Chair: David O'Leary.
​#catesoligc

Members Free. Register to get the Zoom link.


Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






CATESOL Board Meeting
5/29/2026

This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2025-2026 Board members (including Voting and non-voting members of Leadership) should be in attendance. Other members of the CATESOL Leadership Team are also welcome to attend.

Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Leaders : Free


CATESOL President, Dr. Sedique Popal
CATESOL Past President, Song Hong
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Chapter Council Meeting -May 2026
5/29/2026

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Chapter Council Meeting -June 2026
6/26/2026

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Interest Group Council (IGC) Meeting - JULY
7/24/2026


Calling all Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:

Join the Interest Group Council for our bimonthly online meeting via Zoom. Engage in an open and collaborative discussion among interest group coordinators, share ideas for getting members involved, collaborate on workshops, and address interest group issues.
We aim to hold our IGC in alternating months, on the third Friday from 3:30-4:30pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.

If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC Chair to share your information.

IGC Chair: Tamara Collins-Parks (TCollins-Parks@sdsu.edu), Asst Chair: David O'Leary.
​#catesoligc

Members Free. Register to get the Zoom link.


Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Chapter Council Meeting -July 2026
7/31/2026

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






CATESOL New Member Orientation (Fri)
8/21/2026

CATESOL New Member Orientation:

Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL President, Dr. Popal, and CATESOL Past President, Song Hong, to learn about how to connect with other members and access member resources. Are you looking for ways to get involved in CATESOL?
We look forward to meeting you virtually!

Members: Free

Dr. Sedique Popal, CATESOL President, & Song Hong, CATESOL Past President
 
Location: CATESOL Zoom room






CATESOL New Member Orientation (Sat)
8/22/2026

CATESOL New Member Orientation:

Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL President, Dr. Popal, and CATESOL Past President, Song Hong, to learn about how to connect with other members and access member resources. Are you looking for ways to get involved in CATESOL?
We look forward to meeting you virtually!

Members: Free

Dr. Sedique Popal, CATESOL President, & Song Hong, CATESOL Past President
 
Location: CATESOL Zoom room






CATESOL Board Meeting
8/28/2026

This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2025-2026 Board members (including Voting and non-voting members of Leadership) should be in attendance. Other members of the CATESOL Leadership Team are also welcome to attend.

Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Leaders : Free


CATESOL President, Dr. Sedique Popal
CATESOL Past President, Song Hong
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Chapter Council Meeting -August 2026
8/28/2026

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Interest Group Council (IGC) Meeting - SEP
9/18/2026


Calling all Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:

Join the Interest Group Council for our bimonthly online meeting via Zoom. Engage in an open and collaborative discussion among interest group coordinators, share ideas for getting members involved, collaborate on workshops, and address interest group issues.
We aim to hold our IGC in alternating months, on the third Friday from 3:30-4:30pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.

If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC Chair to share your information.

IGC Chair: Tamara Collins-Parks (TCollins-Parks@sdsu.edu), Asst Chair: David O'Leary.
​#catesoligc

Members Free. Register to get the Zoom link.


Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Chapter Council Meeting -September 2026
9/25/2026

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Chapter Council Meeting -October 2026
10/30/2026

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Chapter Council Meeting -November 2026
11/27/2026

Chapter Council Meeting

Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.

Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org

Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Terrific Tomatoes -- (GG-IG)
5/1/2027

Terrific Tomatoes


Hi Backyard Gardeners, 
In this meeting, we will share tips on planting, nurturing, pruning, and harvesting tomatoes in your garden. Novices and pros welcome. Bring your questions and answers, and be willing to share your experiences. 

May 1st 2027
6:00 am to 7:00 am

Members: Free
Non-members: $5

Hosted by Great Gardeners IG #catesolgg
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room