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judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Culturally responsive teaching uses the cultural knowledge, prior experiences of Ss to make learning more effective for them. #ELLCHAT

TeachingChannel Sep 19 @ 9:00 PM EDT

This is a fun project! https://t.co/I5RptLnk0D via @NYTimesLearning #ELLchat #ELAchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Good Evening, #ELLCHAT = time to start chatting!

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Q1-Please share your name, school district & grade level #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1 I’m Karen Nemeth, author, consultant and advocate for better #earlyed for DLLs/ELLs and cohost of #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A-1 Judie Haynes, former K-6 ESL teacher, author. #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Sep 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1 Paridad Education Consulting - a group of EL/Bilingual education consultants that work around the US #ellchat

HSeslteacher Sep 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1: Shaeley, ESL instructional coach from Central Iowa joining in on #ELLChat tonight.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Tonight’s #ELLCHAT sharing ideas and resources to meet goals/standards about culturally responsive education for ELLs #readyourworld

missmolendyk Sep 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1. I'm Victoria Molendyk, a senior Early Ed major at Cedarville University! #ELLCHAT

maggieessig Sep 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1 Maggie from IL - EL/Bilingual Ed Consultant for @IL_Resource_Ctr & @Paridad_US #ellchat

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1: Kristi, ELL teacher working with grades 2-3 at an international school in the DR. #ellchat

MrsTLMarinelli Sep 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hey #ellchat Tory from Stockton, CA. Teaching Seniors at Stagg High School many in preproduction and emerging levels of Language.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Here come’s #ELLCHAT question 2

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT

11th & 12th grade high school English teacher w/ all ELLs joining you at #ELLchat.

Steff_Snell Sep 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: Steffany fro PA, I work with ELLs grades K-5 for Wilson SD in West Lawn. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q2 What are the most challenging aspects of culturally responsive teaching (CRT) for gen ed tchrs? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) uses the cultural knowledge, prior experiences of Ss to make learning more effective for them. #ELLCHAT

lfortewilliams Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Larissa HS EL teacher from IN #ELLCHAT

CeciliaZimmer15 Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I'm a teacher at ❤️ and currently a supervisor for ESL and Bil. Ed. #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2 I jump in with my first challenge - most state #earlyed standards mention ‘cultural responsiveness’ but don’t say HOW! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A2 So, when state has a vague standard with no real guidance about how to implement, what do you think happens to ELLs? #ELLCHAT

lfortewilliams Sep 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A2: where do I get resources? How do I make them work with accountability standards? #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 When state guidance is vague, Ts feel like it's just another thing added to the pile of things they have to do #ellchat

CSchlessinger Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 PreK-1st ESL teacher from NJ #ELLCHAT

MinaNaranjo916 Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month #HHM #TXLatinoBlog #edchat #ELLChat https://t.co/zwK5dZg6uo

samanthaheinri3 Sep 19 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#ellchat A1 a Spanish Education major at @cedarville Planning on mastering in TESOL and teaching in the Tracy CA area

massignmenthelp Sep 19 @ 9:10 PM EDT

4 Interesting Facts about K-12 Education https://t.co/opLHhYEyzC #coascd #colchat #eduality #EdVoice #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 I made this resource to ramp up discussions about what cultural responsiveness really means https://t.co/Q8j0Qw3WJt #ELLCHAT #ecechat

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: Time and testing. It can be challenging to differentiate and focus on ind students when responsibilities are overwhelming #ellchat

CeciliaZimmer15 Sep 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#ellchat I can honestly say I witness these characteristics daily! @FBPSsup https://t.co/b18TtP8gi0

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 12 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Check out my new TESOL blog on 5 Characteristics of Highly Effective Classroom Teachers of ELLs. https://t.co/oT9AVAFmwJ #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2- Tchrs may not realize the different backgrounds that ELLs bring to the classroom. #ELLCHAT

CSchlessinger Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 Time! We have 31 languages in our school so it's difficult to support all langauges for our DLLs #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 I made a remark to some tchrs about “sombreros don’t make CRT” But they had families who danced together - changed my view #ELLCHAT

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

The "how" is so important and something I am working through still #ellchat https://t.co/4blppCc9Vn

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2 I jump in with my first challenge - most state #earlyed standards mention ‘cultural responsiveness’ but don’t say HOW! #ELLCHAT

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I've been experimenting w/ storytelling techniques lately & find students of all backgrounds respond well. #ELLchat.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 Yes - more languages/cultures and less time will make it hard to represent all #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Sep 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Culturally Responsive Instruction for #ELLs: Tips, videos, and more! | https://t.co/niQRXohaYm #ELLChat @ColorinColorado

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 Do families respond well when you ASK about their culture? or is that a challenge too? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 - Resource: Pathways to a Culturally Responsive Classroom https://t.co/u8K2nCUiS6 #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

And, by the way #ELLCHAT - don’t forget to start each tweet with the answer number so everyone can follow the threads in the chat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Here comes question #3 #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q3 What do teachers need to know about their ELs in order to design a Culturally Responsive (CR) Classroom? #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Sep 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: Finding out about background of ELLs beyond just surface level misconceptions is challenging. Communication with families imp. #ELLChat

Steff_Snell Sep 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: What about teacher education programs? Are they preparing tchrs w/ CRT knowledge and skills? #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2- Difficult for tchrs to see different cultures without using lens of their own culture. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 NOW you bring that up - of course that is a BIG issue - who is holding tchr educators accountable?? #ELLCHAT https://t.co/KdSCELwOIt

Steff_Snell Sep 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: What about teacher education programs? Are they preparing tchrs w/ CRT knowledge and skills? #ellchat

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I've set goals this year to use total participation techniques to get everyone talking in pairs before sharing: honor voices. #ELLchat

MaggieSteLo Sep 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A1: ACES professional learning specialist in CT A2: It is difficult to adjust to increasingly diverse S population

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3 Head Start’s guide to gathering information from families https://t.co/E7eHQsqVhn #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3 - Teachers need to understand the schema that ELLs bring to the classroom. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 I also think you should NEVER ask a parent or student to tell you about their “culture”! #ELLCHAT How would YOU answer that??

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3) Tchrs need to know how to develop a welcoming environment for ELLs. #ELLCHAT

MaggieSteLo Sep 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A2: The struggle to know what to do. Check out the linguistic supports in our ELP Standards in CT https://t.co/E562SMkArH

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: #WIDA recommends student resumes that highlight positives, including history, education, goals. Very asset based and quick #ellchat

CeciliaZimmer15 Sep 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#ellchat a2 my families light up and are eager to share! https://t.co/FknaAiwO6x

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 Do families respond well when you ASK about their culture? or is that a challenge too? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 But you can ask about special occasions they celebrate or activities the family enjoys together #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3) Tchrs need to make information relevant to ELLs. #ELLCHAT

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 I share personal info. 1st to make students feel more comfortable sharing stories. & let them share 1st in pairs. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 So true, but sometimes that’s not from broader culture - might be unique to family’s culture #ELLCHAT https://t.co/zUjQhujX01

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3) Tchrs need to make information relevant to ELLs. #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 Ts need to know that culture goes much deeper than things you can see #ellchat https://t.co/xQtPydQYqf

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Yes! This is very important. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/IW1eUPcFg7

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: #WIDA recommends student resumes that highlight positives, including history, education, goals. Very asset based and quick #ellchat

MaggieSteLo Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM #ellchat it is imperative to ask more specific questions about language use and aspects of cult. that impact learning

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 Here’s a good website to learn about current info on refugee populations https://t.co/ptJjqIbA4F #ELLCHAT

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: we struggle with info being spread out among too many people. How to collect it so all teachers can access and follow CRT? #ellchat

CSchlessinger Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 This year I provided a list of students' home languages to the classroom teachers. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 This is great! but rarely happens! Who else makes sure home language info gets to all teachers ASAP? #ELLCHAT https://t.co/2c88vlFHwZ

CSchlessinger Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 This year I provided a list of students' home languages to the classroom teachers. #ellchat

MaggieSteLo Sep 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@Paridad_US #ellchat Yes! A multicultural night is not enough. Move beyond fiestas and food!

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2 e.g. When I ask students to write a personal essay, I share one I wrote w/ them 1st. They are then more forthcoming. #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 Have you read your school’s Home Language Survey? Is it only in English?? Is it welcoming or off-putting? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Home Language Forms are required in N.J. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/meBxOqGqGd

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3 This is great! but rarely happens! Who else makes sure home language info gets to all teachers ASAP? #ELLCHAT https://t.co/2c88vlFHwZ
- CSchlessinger Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT
  
  A3 This year I provided a list of students' home languages to the classroom teachers. #ellchat

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Important infographic for #ELLs and culturally responsive teaching. Thank you, #ELLchat and @Paridad_US https://t.co/TPfoSMge7n

Paridad_US Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 Ts need to know that culture goes much deeper than things you can see #ellchat https://t.co/xQtPydQYqf

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Who doesn't love the iceberg analogy! #ellchat https://t.co/nRWdyarJqt

Paridad_US Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 Ts need to know that culture goes much deeper than things you can see #ellchat https://t.co/xQtPydQYqf

CeciliaZimmer15 Sep 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 Ts need background information and need to speak to families or liaisons that can help get more info. #ELLCHAT

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Yes we can't expect Ss to share if we won't! #ellchat https://t.co/YRQWDBipBF

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 I share personal info. 1st to make students feel more comfortable sharing stories. & let them share 1st in pairs. #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell Sep 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM @CSchlessinger I also did this. Just sent a quick email over the summer. #ellchat

MaggieSteLo Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM #ellchat often secretaries aren't trained in HLS administration, which is crucial, esp. bc they are the 1st face seen in sch

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Love this and badging with Students could totally help! #ellchat https://t.co/cjCNSvxE3A

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: #WIDA recommends student resumes that highlight positives, including history, education, goals. Very asset based and quick #ellchat

NatashaRRivera Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@MaggieSteLo @Paridad_US if we take the time to listen, Ss will tell you about their holidays and traditions, but we have to listen #ELLchat

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

It's always a good idea to build awareness of the diversity of students among all teachers. #ellchat https://t.co/APBn119EyD

CSchlessinger Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 This year I provided a list of students' home languages to the classroom teachers. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3) This is an excellent article about working with Chinese Students. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 Sorry, but this NJ Home Lang Survey is sad, cold :( We CAN do better! We’re nice people! https://t.co/uuwcvRC0hW #ELLCHAT

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Great information for gathering info about families! #ellchat https://t.co/KUOVWsjxnM

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3 Head Start’s guide to gathering information from families https://t.co/E7eHQsqVhn #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell Sep 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@judiehaynes In PA as well, but it's on the back of the registration form...in English. Not sure how many clrm tchrs look at that! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Maybe this post will help make a warmer approach to cultural relevance https://t.co/fqiN6lCY69 #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4 next question coming in a minute #ELLCHAT

MaggieSteLo Sep 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM #ELLCHAT CT's has even less ?'s. I always have a parent interview to support.

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT

It's not a great form but at least classroom tchrs get to see what languages their Ss speak. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/0ghDT2vdjX

Steff_Snell Sep 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@judiehaynes In PA as well, but it's on the back of the registration form...in English. Not sure how many clrm tchrs look at that! #ellchat

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I pose open-ended questions in talking circles (whoever speaks holds the talking piece) to build community & cultural awareness. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Q 4 – How do classroom teachers make content information available to ELs in a culturally responsive way. #ELLCHAT

maggieessig Sep 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 In IL if you indicate another lang is spoken in home it auto becomes your "home lang." Completely ignores multilingual families #ellchat

NatashaRRivera Sep 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@MsTaraDye @mazehr plus Ts serve as a model to Ss as to "how to share." Ss practice in your class and then use it in the mainstream #ELLchat

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@CSchlessinger love it! How helpful for Ts #ellchat

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: our principal requested parents fill out a learning inventory. Lots of good info came from those documents! #ellchat

MaggieSteLo Sep 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT This is a key article https://t.co/fw6hYDHtiv¢.aspx @Larryferlazzo

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Yes yes! #ellchat https://t.co/PnJqqyQOBw

NatashaRRivera Sep 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@MsTaraDye @mazehr plus Ts serve as a model to Ss as to "how to share." Ss practice in your class and then use it in the mainstream #ELLchat

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4 Choose content that reflects who they are. e.g. stories, novels, essays by diverse teens for a class of diverse teens. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 Same in other states, #ELLCHAT And we know MANY families don’t put the true answer anyway. We need relationships https://t.co/N1zVgYqECU

maggieessig Sep 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 In IL if you indicate another lang is spoken in home it auto becomes your "home lang." Completely ignores multilingual families #ellchat

Steff_Snell Sep 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@Mzleitch Great idea! Do you send them home in the st. L1? #ellchat

Paridad_US Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4 Realize that the way history is taught in US is not how others necessarily view the same event #ellchat

NatashaRRivera Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@mazehr @CSchlessinger absolutely. Many times Ss share information w/you that is important for Ts to know. #ELLchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4) When teachers scaffold lessons, they break down the language into manageable pieces or chunks. #ellchat

MaggieSteLo Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@Paridad_US #ellchat and research "other" histories

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Such a game changer! Perspective matters! #ellchat https://t.co/j2anSABkwG

Paridad_US Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4 Realize that the way history is taught in US is not how others necessarily view the same event #ellchat

seemeliplay Sep 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM @CSchlessinger I get a home Lang report each yr too. Many false ELLs claim Spanish to get into #duallang program #ellchat

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT https://t.co/EwvWMPKsJ5

NewsHour Sep 19 @ 5:25 PM EDT

"Children need to see themselves reflected in books," @LibnOfCongress tells @JeffreyBrown. Watch more tonight https://t.co/nfW6fqVAIW

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 We could start by checking the ol’ alphabet strips with A = manzana or some other thing kids never see #ELLCHAT

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@Steff_Snell We are down in the DR so almost all students speak Spanish as their L1, but it is in both. And should be! #ellchat

Steff_Snell Sep 19 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: I know the question is about making content available but I think the first step is building relationships! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 When I visit classrooms, I see so much clutter that Nobody really relates to. ALL tchrs need more help with this #ELLCHAT

LaurenEHarrison Sep 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@MsTaraDye @Paridad_US a colleague studies CQ &argues against iceberg view of culture. Culture is neither isolated nor cold. FFT. #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 A bulletin board with birthday cupcakes that is never mentioned is not relatable to any culture. Culture isn’t just for ELLs #ELLCHAT

LaurenEHarrison Sep 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@MsTaraDye @Paridad_US He prefers the analogy of culture as an ocean--always in flux and saturating. #ELLchat

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Absolutely!! #ellchat https://t.co/utnu1iJaRK

Steff_Snell Sep 19 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: I know the question is about making content available but I think the first step is building relationships! #ellchat

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: being wary of tests, stories that relate to only one place (US) and try to have all cultures represented in learning #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 BUT we need all tchrs to know that culture-free is not the same as culturally responsive #ELLCHAT It can’t all be animal characters!

NatashaRRivera Sep 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM throwing away old books is not easy. I donated so many last year, but I still have many I could get rid off. #ELLchat

missmolendyk Sep 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 Great point! I've learned this after talking to peers from other countries too. #ellchat https://t.co/G8ugPlx7KY

Paridad_US Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4 Realize that the way history is taught in US is not how others necessarily view the same event #ellchat

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT

I try hard to have meaningful displays in my room! #ellchat https://t.co/yjrDWZuAXj

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 A bulletin board with birthday cupcakes that is never mentioned is not relatable to any culture. Culture isn’t just for ELLs #ELLCHAT

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4: more inquiry, global based learning #ellchat

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Amen. #ELLchat https://t.co/yHs4T32D2Y

Steff_Snell Sep 19 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: I know the question is about making content available but I think the first step is building relationships! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 a post for finding/choosing books for #preschool DLLs/ELLs https://t.co/fEHEE8HvfB #ELLCHAT

NatashaRRivera Sep 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@judiehaynes @Paridad_US Agreed. This goes back to building s safe environment where Ss can feel safe to share different views #ELLchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4) Getting to know your ELLs and lowering affective filter is key to teaching content. #ELLCHAT

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 I believe in cooperative learning. Students make content relevant for each other if given chance to sit & work together. #ELLchat

Steff_Snell Sep 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Great resource! Thank you! #ellchat https://t.co/M6mH07akYQ

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 a post for finding/choosing books for #preschool DLLs/ELLs https://t.co/fEHEE8HvfB #ELLCHAT

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Hear! Hear! #ELLchat https://t.co/nRuablRJYJ

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4) Getting to know your ELLs and lowering affective filter is key to teaching content. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I agree. Small group learning of any kind helps Ss make sense of content. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/cK0M7gK0h9

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 I believe in cooperative learning. Students make content relevant for each other if given chance to sit & work together. #ELLchat

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@MsJuliePK @LachanceJodie #ellchat #ssdedu https://t.co/ghEWokOXP6

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 a post for finding/choosing books for #preschool DLLs/ELLs https://t.co/fEHEE8HvfB #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@LaurenEHarrison @MsTaraDye Something to ponder. Icebergs are such a part of ESL courses that I've never considered an alt analogy #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 Quick Guide to Selecting Culturally Appropriate Children’s Books from Head Start https://t.co/U1YTG2iqvc #ELLCHAT

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Not too mention displays and walls should be functional, not just pretty. #ellchat https://t.co/sfJwEJFNzo

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 A bulletin board with birthday cupcakes that is never mentioned is not relatable to any culture. Culture isn’t just for ELLs #ELLCHAT

NatashaRRivera Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM last year our school incorporated Ramadan into our holiday show for the first time. Our ELLs felt honored. #ELLchat

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@LaurenEHarrison @Paridad_US totally! Thanks for providing it! #ellchat

NatashaRRivera Sep 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@Steff_Snell agreed!! 100%!! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 I actually love to see mostly empty classrooms at beginning of year - knowing tchrs will collaborate w/ students on displays #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

We talked about this already Q5 – How should classroom teachers communicate with parents to make their classroom more inclusive. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A-4 ELLs have stories & experiences that are unique. Tchrs should use experiences to help Ss begin to understand other cultures. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q5 update - how do you communicate with parents about how IMPORTANT their home culture is to maintain? #ELLCHAT

TwitLiveEvents Sep 19 @ 9:46 PM EDT

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mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:46 PM EDT

https://t.co/kzKyG7HIMB & @Tolerance_org have good ideas for diverse books for middle & high school. #ELLchat

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5 that's the trick, still trying to figure out the best way to do that! Actually what my grad school research project is about #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5) Holding effective conferences with families of ELLs. https://t.co/G2aJI6gPRg #ELLCHAT

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: parent nights? A school bulletin that is emailed home with a "parent's corner"? #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5 ‘Back to School Night” is such an American tradition. Anyone have ways to change toward more individualized relationships? #ELLCHAT

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5: inviting parent in to teach the class about a particular part of their culture? Valuing their contributions to learning? #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5 Parent bulletin is rough to translate when you have many languages at school :( #ELLCHAT https://t.co/7WEwnwnlHe

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: parent nights? A school bulletin that is emailed home with a "parent's corner"? #ellchat

maggieessig Sep 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM A5 I always made myself visible before/after school so Ps could talk in a less pressure environment #ellchat

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5: a teacher at my school invited parents to read or tell folk tales from their culture during a unit of study about folj tales #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5) Resource: 6 Tips for Communicating with Parents of ELLs. https://t.co/iys7Nj0NuT #ELLCHAT

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Something along those lines! #ellchat https://t.co/vsuNHFGDq6

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: parent nights? A school bulletin that is emailed home with a "parent's corner"? #ellchat

Steff_Snell Sep 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5: I think just listening to parents and demonstrating a partnership with them goes a long way! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5 and I hope we do away with ‘multicultural night” in favor of embedding cultural responsiveness every day #ELLCHAT

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM I want to do home visits with 5th grade just logistics to work out! #ellchat

NatashaRRivera Sep 19 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM I ask for the emails early on. Ss email their projects home and parents feel a part of our class. #ELLChat

ConsultJodi Sep 19 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Serve Burmese tea salad and Mexican tacos. #ellchat

MsTaraDye Sep 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Great idea and meaningful content! #ellchat https://t.co/jzDtmZ1KLe

Mzleitch Sep 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5: a teacher at my school invited parents to read or tell folk tales from their culture during a unit of study about folj tales #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Q6 – What types of materials do teachers need to build a CT classroom. #ELLCHAT Let’s get specific!

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6 https://t.co/agOvjUXqzQ https://t.co/QBXc8VWZ4d https://t.co/L7tE2Apiqp great catalogs with books in multiple languages #ELLCHAT

DolezsarGlarvin Sep 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#CaringClassroom Chat in 5 min! #ELLCHAT #K12talent #Kinderchat #ksedchat #TeacherEdChat #TLAP #USedchat https://t.co/q5AvGzfkJs

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6 I know @LanguageLizard has personal shopping service - call and say what ages/languages/topics you need if that helps #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Just want to mention #ELLCHAT for 9/26. Topic is Relationship of Chronic Absenteeism to Academic Success for ELLs. https://t.co/z8Ltnp3RCz

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6 if your school orders from Follett, you can do a search by languages there too #ELLCHAT

maggieessig Sep 19 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 I recently was introduced to https://t.co/Nf8PGCadvr - I haven't investigated it much but it has edu resources in multiple langs #ellchat

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 The public library provides me w/ a great way to preview resources before trying to get someone to buy them for me. #ellchat

NatashaRRivera Sep 19 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@Mzleitch @Seesaw @KarenNemethEdM not really, but I will be looking into it tomorrow. Thank you. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 One of my faves: tchr asked families to take photo of what child had for dinner - made into books & play food. authentic! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6 Ask families to bring music they enjoy, books/catalogs/magazines sent from home country #ELLCHAT Make them partners!

mazehr Sep 19 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6 Guest speakers (we have a local authors in schools program) is great way to bring diversity to students. #ellchat