Spezzini, S. (2020, November). Redesigning the applied phonology course for a virtual classroom: Kinesthetic activities to enhance learning. Paper presented online at the 1st National Applied Linguistics Congress. Asunción, Paraguay.

Prado, J., Earley, M., & Spezzini, S. (2020, April-virtual). Learning Design to Design Learning: An Exploratory Study of Teacher Educators Developing their Online Teaching Presence. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE).

Hill, K., Spezzini, S., Weber, M., Burchett, J., & Rose, P. (accepted for 2020 but postponed to 2021 due to Covid). Enhancing Oral Language in PreK-8. Annual TESOL International Association Convention, within EEIS/SPLIS Intersection.

Spezzini, S. (2019, March). Collaboration across nine TESOL affiliates. Participated in the Affiliate Colloquium: The influence of collaboration initiatives on TESOL communities. 53rd annual TESOL International Association Convention. Atlanta, GA.

Spezzini, S. (2019, March). It's not what English Learners said but what others heard. Paper presented within Intersection Helping Young Learners Overcome English Pronunciation Challenges at the 53rd annual TESOL International Association Convention. Atlanta, GA.

Franks, S., Spezzini, S., & Prado, J. (2018, March). Sustaining linking words in dialogue: Linking theory and paper practice. Paper presented at the 52nd annual TESOL International Association Convention. Chicago, IL.

Spezzini, S., & Prado, J. (2017, November). Promoting parent, family engagement in an English learner consortium project. Poster presented at the National Professional Development Directors' Meeting. Office of English Language Acquisition, U.S. Department of Education. Washington, D.C.

Spezzini, S. (2017, March). Equal partners - equal opportunities: Alabama-Mississippi TESOL afiliate partnership. TESOL International Affiliate Leadership Colloquium at the 51st annual TESOL International Association Convention. Seattle, WA.

Franks, S., Prado, J., & Spezzini, S. (2017, March). Phonological processes and fluency of NNESTs. Paper presented at the 51st annual TESOL International Association Convention. Seattle, WA.

Spezzini, S., Prado, J., Hill, K., & Earley, M. (2016, October). Serving English learners across Alabama: Making a difference! Poster presented at the National Professional Development Directors' Meeting. Office of English Language Acquisition, U.S. Department of Education. Washington, D.C.

Earley, M., Spezzini, S., & Prado, J. (2016, April). Empowering K-12 administrators to become EL advocates. Paper presented at the 50th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Baltimore, MD.

Franks, S., Spezzini, S., & Prado, J. (2016, April). Prosodic syllable lengthening of NNESTs and their L2 experiences. Paper presented at the 50th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Baltimore, MD.

Prado, J., Franks, S. & Spezzini, S. (2016, April). Reflections of NNESTs: Linking languages, cultures, and identities. Paper presented at the 50th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Baltimore, MD.

Spezzini, S., Prado, J., & DeRocher, L. (2016, April). Collaborative initiative by three institutions: Preparing ELLs for community college. Paper presented at the 50th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Baltimore, MD.

Spezzini, S., Seay, S., & Prado, J. (2015, March). Redesigning programs and clinical experiences: Bridging theory to practice. Paper presented at the 49th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Toronto, ON, Canada.

DeRocher, L., Spezzini, S., & Prado, J. (2015, March). Adult learners in community-based ESL classes: Keep 'em comin'. Paper presented at the 49th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Toronto, ON, Canada.

Spezzini, S., & Austin, J. (2014, March). Exploring development of a new track within ELT master's program. Paper presented at the 48th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Portland, OR.

Spezzini, S., & Austin, J. (2013, March). SOTL implications from a longitudinal study of a site-based teacher certificaiton program. Paper presented at the 7th annual Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Commons. Savannah, GA.

Spezzini, S., & Austin, J. (2013, March). Longitudinal effects of a site-based ESL teacher certification program. Paper presented at the 47th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Dallas, TX.

Spezzini, S., Austin, J., & Seay, S. (2012, April). Enhancing language for specific purposes (LSP) through interactive peer-to-peer oral techniques (IPOTs). Workshop presented at the first International Symposium on Languages for Specific Purposes (ISLSP). Birmingham, AL.

Spezzini, S., Anderson, L., & Austin, J. (2012, April). A doctoral student's shift from modified AAVE to Standard English: Evidence for taking an LSP approach. Paper presented at the first ISLSP. Birmingham, AL.

Spezzini, S. (2012, March). A SIOP tale: From experiencing to implementing. Paper presented at the 46th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Philadelphia, PA.

Spezzini, S., & Austin, J. (2011, March). SOTL outcomes in a distance-delivery master's degree program. Paper accepted for the 4th annual SOTL Commons. Statesboro, GA. [accepted but unable to attend]

Spezzini, S. (2010, March). Visual analogies: Student perceptions of learning outcomes. Paper presented at the 3rd annual SOTL Commons. Statesboro, GA.

Spezzini, S., & Anderson, L. (2010, March). A doctoral student's journey from modified AAVE to standard English when giving an academic presentation. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL). Atlanta, GA.

Spezzini, S., Austin, J., & Abbot, G. (2009, April). Collaborative mentoring for the effective instruction of ELLs: Mainstream teachers mentoring mainstream teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association. San Diego, CA.

Spezzini, S. (2009, April). Visual analogies for enhancing the scholarship of teaching and learning. Paper presented at the 2nd annual SOTL Commons. Statesboro, GA.

Spezzini, S. (2008, May). Using symbols to bridge from the known to the unknown. Paper accepted for The Teaching Professor Conference. Kissimmee, FL. [could not attend]

Spezzini, S., & Austin, J. (2008, April). Awakening cross-cultural awareness. Paper presented at the 42nd annual TESOL International Association Convention. New York, NY.

Spezzini, S. (2008, April). Pre-service teacher education in ESL best practices. Paper presented at the national conference on Teaching Science to Hispanic ELLs in the Southeast. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Snyder, K., & Spezzini, S. (2008, March). Remedies for ELLs' persistent pronunciation ailments. Poster session presented at the annual Association of Children Education International (ACEI) conference. Atlanta, GA.

Spezzini, S., & Austin, J. (2006, January). Transformation of mainstream teachers into ESL mentors. Paper presented at the 35th annual conference of the National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE). Phoenix, AZ.

Spezzini, S., & Austin, J. (2005, April). From mainstream teacher to ESL mentor. Paper presented at the 39th annual TESOL International Association Convention. San Antonio, TX.

Austin, J., & Spezzini, S. (2005, January). Interactive strategies for fostering linguistic and academic growth of 6th-12th grade ELLs. Paper presented at the 34th annual NABE conference. Albuquerque, NM.

Smith, J., & Spezzini, S. (2004, February). Spanish-speaking students challenged through AP's vertical approach. Paper presented at the 33rd annual NABE conference. Albuquerque, NM.

Spezzini, S., & Oxford, R. (2003, May) Immersion learners' dual language use at an American overseas school. Paper presented at the 4th International Symposium on Bilingualism. Tempe, AZ.

Spezzini, S. (2003, March). Immersion students' voice regarding dual language use. Paper presented at the 37th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Baltimore, MD.

Spezzini, S. (2003, March). Activities for fostering students' bilingual self-awareness. Post-Conference Institute presented at the 37th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Baltimore, MD.

Spezzini, S., & Oxford, R. (2003, March). Immersion L2 usage: Issues of identity, gender, and ethnicity. Paper presented at the annual AAAL conference. Arlington, VA.

Spezzini, S. (2002, November). Activities for fostering students' bilingual self-awareness. Paper presented at the annual conference of the European Council of International Schools (ECIS). Berlin, Germany.

Spezzini, S. (2002, November). Designing and implementing a school-wide advanced placement program. Paper presented at the annual ECIS conference. Berlin, Germany.

Spezzini, S. (2002, November). Student perspectives on language learning at the American School of Asunción. Paper presented at the annual ECIS conference. Berlin, Germany.

Spezzini, S. (2002, April). Activities for fostering students' bilingual self-awareness. Paper presented at the 36th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Salt Lake City, UT.

Spezzini, S. (2000, October). Enhanced acquisition of language skills: Fostering students' self-awareness of their bilingualism. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Schools in South America (AASSA). Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Spezzini, S. (1995, August). Reinforcing grammatical structures through creative writing. Paper presented at the 1st biennial Southern Cone Regional TESOL convention. Montevideo, Uruguay.

Spezzini, S. (1995, August). Bilingualism and the bilingual individual. Paper presented at the 1st biennial Southern Cone Regional TESOL convention. Montevideo, Uruguay.

Spezzini, S. (1995, April). A real life formula for writing compositions. Paper presented at the 28th annual TESOL International Association Convention. Long Beach, CA.

Spezzini, S. (1995, March). Difficulties encountered by Spanish speakers when learning English. Paper presented at the annual AASSA Conference. Montevideo, Uruguay.

Spezzini, S. (1994, July). The bilingual individual. Paper presented at the 4th annual Brazil TESOL Conference. Riberao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Spezzini, S. (1994, July). A 1-2-3 formula for writing exam compositions. Paper presented at the 4th annual Brazil TESOL Conference. Riberao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Spezzini, S. (1987, July). A 1-2-3 real life formula for teaching composition. Paper presented at the 2nd biennial conference of the Latin American British Cultural Institutes. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Spezzini, S. (2019, November). Writing grants: A time of empowerment for TESOL educators. Round table presented at the annual Southeast TESOL (SETESOL) Conference. Orlando, FL.

Spezzini, S. (2019, November). Interactive peer-to-peer oral techniques: Strategies for effective classroom interaction. Paper presented at the annual Louisiana TESOL Conference.

Spezzini, S. (2019, November). Tips on helping English learners with their pronunciation challenges. Paper presented at the annual Louisiana TESOL Conference.

Franks, S., Spezzini, S., & Prado, J. (2017, October). Transforming lives through connected speech: Linking theory and practice. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. Birmingham, AL.

Spezzini, S. (2017, October). Preparing all educators for effectively serving English learners. Moderator of panel with 11 education faculty members at the annual SETESOL Conference. Birmingham, AL.

Spezzini, S. (2017, March). Bridging communities: School administrators taking action for ELs. Paper presented at the annual Tennessee TESOL Conference. Memphis, TN.

Spezzini, S., & Earley, M. (2016, October). Introduction to phonology and ELL pronunciation errors. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. Louisville, KY.

Spezzini, S., DeRocher, L., & Prado, J. (2015, October). Tri-institutional college prep writing course for generation 1.5 students. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. New Orleans, LA.

Prado, J., Franks, S., & Spezzini, S. (2015, October). NNEST voices: Empowerment through languages, cultures, and identities. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. New Orleans, LA.

Earley, M., & Spezzini, S. (2014, October). Do you hear what I hear? Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. Rogers, AR.

Spezzini, S., & Olmstead-Wang, S. (2013, November). Developing a new track within an existing ESL master's program. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Spezzini, S., & Austin, J. (2012, September). Ten years later: Ongoing effects from an ESL teacher certification program. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. Knoxville, TN.

Spezzini, S. (2011, October). A SIOP tale: First as a learner, then as a teacher. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. Richmond, VA.

Spezzini, S., & Austin, J. (2010, September). Creating conditions for one-on-one professional development. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. Miami, FL.

Austin, J., & Spezzini, S. (2007, November). Building bridges among cultures. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. Louisville, KY.

Spezzini, S., & Austin, J. (2006, November). Transforming teachers into ESL mentors through a school/university partnership. Paper presented at the annual conference of the MidSouth Educational Research Association (MSERA). Birmingham, AL.

Spezzini, S. (2005, September). The transformation of mainstream teachers into ESL mentors. Paper accepted for the annual MSERA Conference. Baton Rouge, LA. [canceled: Hurricane Katrina]

Spezzini, S., & Austin, J. (2005, September). Using interactive strategies to promote comprehensible output. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Smith, J., & Spezzini, S. (2004, March). Spanish-speaking students challenged through AP's vertical approach. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Southern Council on Language Teaching. Mobile, AL.

Austin, J., Spezzini, S., & Smith, J. (2003, September). School-university partnership for system-wide support of ELLs. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. New Orleans, LA.

Spezzini, S. (1999, November). Student talk and group identity at an overseas bilingual school. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conference. Birmingham, AL.

Spezzini, S. (1999, November). Lines and circles: Communicative activities embedded within action research. Paper presented at the annual SETESOL Conferrence. Birmingham, AL.

Spezzini, S. (2021, January-virtual). Redesigning pronunciation teaching for a virtual classroom: Reimagining kinesthetic activities. Paper presented at the virtual Alabama-Mississippi TESOL (AMTESOL) Conference.

Spezzini, S., & H. Grimes. (2020, January). Alabama leaders advocating for English learners. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Auburn, AL.

Spezzini, S., Chou, A., & Maunsell, M. (2019, July). Seal of Biliteracy: Celebrating bilingualism and enhancing career options. Alabama State Department of Education's annual MEGA Conference. Mobile, AL.

Spezzini, S. (2018, October). Advocating for English learners in Alabama's Black Belt. Poster presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Oxford, MS.

Oxford, R., & Spezzini, S. (2017, January). Promoting peace in ESL teaching: Insights and classroom activities. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Hattiesburg, MS.

Spezzini, S. (2016, July). Do you hear what I hear? Paper presented at the ALSDE's annual MEGA Conference. Mobile, AL.

Franks, S., Spezzini, S., & Prado, J. (2016, February). Length of English vowels produced by nonnative English speaking teachers. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Orange Beach, AL.

Spezzini, S., Prado, J., & Seay, S. (2015, January). Enhancing teacher preparation through clinical experiences: Developing a culture of learning. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Dobbs-Black, L., & Spezzini, S. (2014, January). Heritage language instruction for academic and career success. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Oxford, MS.

Nightenhelser, B., & Spezzini, S. (2013, January). From Alabama to Paraguay: Overseas practicum for culminating the master's. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Huntsville, AL.

Spezzini, S. (2012, January). A SIOP tale for training teachers. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Oxford, MS.

Spezzini, S. (2011, January). Helping ELLs catch and tame the pronunciation beast. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Auburn, AL.

Snyder, K., & Spezzini, S. (2008, January). Rx for treating persistent pronunciation ailments. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Meridian, MS.

Spezzini, S. (2008, January). Embracing cultural diversity. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Meridian, MS.

Spezzini, S. (2007, January). Punishable pronunciation errors. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Mobile, AL.

Spezzini, S. (2006, January). Tips for coaching colleagues on ESL best practices. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Jackson, MS.

Spezzini, S. (2005, January). Challenges facing ELLs based on their L1 writing systems. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Florence, AL.

Spezzini, S. (2004, January). Introduction to learning styles. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Starkville, MS.

Spezzini, S. (2003, January). Activities for fostering students' bilingual self-awareness. Paper presented at the annual AMTESOL Conference. Birmingham, AL.

Spezzini, S. (2002, July). Phonological features associated with high and low comprehensibility. Paper presented at the 13th annual Paraguay TESOL Conference. Asunción, Paraguay.

Spezzini, S. (2001, July). Instructional strategies for enhancing student learning. Paper presented at the 12th annual Paraguay TESOL Conference. Asunción, Paraguay.

Spezzini, S. (2001, July). Student perspectives on language learning at a bilingual immersion school. Paper presented at the 12th annual Paraguay TESOL Conference. Asunción, Paraguay.

Spezzini, S. (2000, July). Fostering students' self-awareness of their bilingualism. Paper presented at the 11th annual Paraguay TESOL Conference. Asunción, Paraguay.

Spezzini, S. (1999, July). Increasing student interaction by using parallel lines and concentric circles. Paper presented at the 10th annual Paraguay TESOL Conference. Asunción, Paraguay.

Spezzini, S. (1998, July). Phonological difficulties encountered by Spanish speakers when learning English. Paper presented at the 9th annual Paraguay TESOL Conference. Asunción, Paraguay.

Spezzini, S. (1995, September). Reinforcing grammatical structures through creative writing. Paper presented at the 7th annual Paraguay TESOL Conference. Asunción, Paraguay.

Spezzini, S. (1994, September). Keep talking! Paper presented at the 6th annual Paraguay TESOL Conference. Asunción, Paraguay.

Spezzini, S. (1993, August). Difficulties of Spanish speakers learning English. Paper presented at the 5th annual Paraguay TESOL Conference. Asunción, Paraguay.

Spezzini, S. (1991, October). Preparing students for exam essays. Paper presented at the 3rd annual Paraguay TESOL Conference. Asunción, Paraguay.

Spezzini, S. (1990, December). The bilingual student. Paper presented at the 2nd annual Paraguay TESOL Conference. Asunción, Paraguay.

Spezzini, S. (1990, November). Teaching at an American overseas school. Paper presented at the Southern California TESOL Conference. Northridge, CA.

Spezzini, S. (1989, December). A 1-2-3 real life formula for teaching composition. Paper presented at the 1st annual Paraguay TESOL Conference. Asunción, Paraguay.

Kathriner, S. (1975, October). German in the secondary classroom: "Use it! Don't abuse it!" Paper [in German] presented at the annual conference of the Foreign Language Association of Northern California in conjunction with the American Association of Teachers of German. Oakland, CA.