PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES #4
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Pedagogy
Effective Strategies for Language-Based Instruction Using a Learner-Centered Approach
May 31, 2025
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES #3
Identifying assets and Resources to Support Instructional Practices Through the Use of Personal Narratives and Digital Storytelling
Community Guidelines
& Zoom Protocol
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Change your Zoom name for attendance.
Scholars - “Full Name (School)”
e.g. Linda Pham (CSUF)
Coordinators - “Full name, School, Title”
e.g. Dr. Linda Pham, CSUF, ALBTEP Consultant
02
Mute when not speaking and silence distractions.
03
Turn your camera on for participation and engage with your presenters.
04
Use the chat in large group and raise hand in small group discussions.
05
This meeting is being recorded. Small breakout rooms will not be recorded.
As an organization, we strive to promote equity in education not only through pedagogical practices but also within discourse.
This means the following:
01
Acknowledge our biases and privileges when in dialogue with others.
02
Be mindful of the impact of our words, the way things may be received in spite of intent.
03
Be respectful. Use inclusive language.
04
Listen actively. Be open to feedback.
Additionally, please adhere to Zoom etiquette:
05
Remember that empathy is a type of intelligence.
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8:30 am
8:40 am
9:20 am
9:25 am
11:05 am
12:00 pm
Agenda
Welcome
Dr. Natalie Tran (CSU Fullerton)
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Elisabeth Chan (TESOL Board of Directors 2023-2025)
Cindy Ai-Ling Li & Small Break
Small Groups by Language
Cindy Ai-Ling Li (CSU Los Angeles)
Dr. Yu Zhang (San Jose State)
Katherina Chung (Hacienda La Puente School District)
Dr. Vicky Xiong-Lor (CSU Fresno)
Dr. Yewon Sung (CSU San Bernardino)
Dr. Minhye Son (CSU Dominguez Hills)
Huong Dang (Westminster School District)
Large Group Discussion and Closing
Dr. Rhonda Haramis (CSU Long Beach)
Dr. Myriam Casimir (Cal Poly Pomona)
Feedback Form
All scholars are required to complete 6 Asian Language BTEP professional development seminars. This is a 3 year commitment starting with the first semester you accept the scholarship.
Have questions? Review our FAQs (https://www.fullerton.edu/btep/) and reach out to your coordinator.
PD #5 VIRTUAL NOVEMBER 8, 2025
In-Person for SoCal - November 7, 2025 at CSU Dominguez Hills
In-Person for all other regions - Please reach out to your coordinator.
Key Note Speaker
Dr. Elisabeth Chan
Elisabeth Chan has nearly 20 years of experience as an English language educator. She has advocated for, presented, researched, and published on social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in TESOL, where she draws upon her lived experiences as a second/fourth-generation Chinese American from the U.S. She served on TESOL International Association’s board of directors from 2022-2025. Currently, she is a co-editor for a 2026 TESOL Journal special issue on critical race praxis in English language teacher education.
TESOL Board of Directors
01
Change your Zoom name for attendance.
Scholars - “Full Name (School)”
e.g. Linda Pham (CSUF)
Coordinators - “Full name, School, Title”
e.g. Dr. Linda Pham, CSUF, ALBTEP Consultant
02
Mute when not speaking and silence distractions.
03
Turn your camera on for participation and engage with your presenters.
04
Use the chat in large group and raise hand in small group discussions.
05
This meeting is being recorded. Small breakout rooms will not be recorded.
5 minute break currently in session
A reminder -
As an organization, we strive to promote equity in education not only through pedagogical practices but also within discourse.
This means the following:
01
Acknowledge our biases and privileges when in dialogue with others.
02
Be mindful of the impact of our words, the way things may be received in spite of intent.
03
Be respectful. Use inclusive language.
04
Listen actively. Be open to feedback.
Additionally, please adhere to Zoom etiquette:
05
Remember that empathy is a type of intelligence.
Groups by Language
PRESENTERS ONLY
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3 main points discussed in your small group
Chinese-Mandarin Language Group A
Last Name (A-J)
Cindy Ai-Ling Li
California State University, Los Angeles
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION LINK
Chinese-Mandarin Language Group B
Last Name (K-V)
Dr. Yu Zhang
Yu Zhang is a lecturer and Bilingual Coordinator (Asian Languages) at the Teacher Education Department at San Jose State University. She has received a PhD degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida International University. She has ten year’s college-level teaching experience in the US and China. She has taught courses in language development, second language acquisition theories, language assessment, as well as multicultural education in culturally and linguistically diverse settings. She also gained extremely valuable teaching and supervising experience for Mandarin/bilingual teacher candidates in field-based teacher preparation at various K-12 schools.
San Jose State University
Chinese-Mandarin Language Group C
Last Name (W to Z)
Katharina Chung
Hacienda La Puente School District
Mrs. Chung currently teaches 5 levels of high school Mandarin Chinese, from Chinese 1 to AP Language and Culture, to mostly non-native, non-heritage speakers and serves as an advisor to the Chinese Cultural Club and National Chinese Honor Society on campus. Her teaching is enriched by her 9 years of experience in elementary Mandarin dual immersion 3rd and 4th grade classrooms, whether in self-contained or team-teach settings . She was a home school mom for 5 years. She has a BA in Economics and received her teaching credentials from CSULB. She also received her MA in Educational Leadership with Bradman University (now UMass Global). This year she serves as a board member in CLTA-SC.
Hmong
Dr. Vicky Xiong-Lor
California State University, Fresno
Japanese Language Group
Dr. Yewon Sung
California State University, San Bernardino
Korean Language Group
Dr. Minhye Son
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Vietnamese Language Group
Huong Dang
Westminster School District
Group Discussion
Dr. Rhonda Haramis (CSULB)
Dr. Myriam Casimir (CPP)
BREAKOUT ROOM SHARE OUT!!
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PD #5 (11/7-11/8)
Virtual - November 8, 2025
In-Person for SoCal - November 7, 2025 at CSU Dominguez Hills
For other regions, reach out to your coordinator.
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