John from Pittsburgh, PA. I have been teaching 7th grade biology for the past 13 yrs, but I am currently on sabbatical to earn my ESL certification. #ELLChat
John from Pittsburgh, PA. I have been teaching 7th grade biology for the past 13 yrs, but I am currently on sabbatical to earn my ESL certification. #ELLChat
Some teachers were talking about Family Engagement on Twitter. WIDA has a fabulous focus bulletin addressing this topic in English and Spanish. https://t.co/ZmU0boYuNY
A2) Helping Families receive medical care at little or no cost. We have a charity sponsored van that travels around schools to provide these services #ELLchat
Thank you. A1: I am an educational researcher of ELLs in K-12 schools at WIDA. My current research is on supporting ELs discplinary literacy in content area subjects by scaffolding reading and writing of discipline-valued texts. #ellchat
Our community liaison librarian @IslipLibrary Ms. LaDolce is Aaaaammmmaaaaazzzzing and so supportive of all Ss especially out Ellls. She comes to all back to schools nights and host parent nights. #ELLCHAT
A2: Diversity of ELLs means variety of services needed such as healthcare, housing, cultural orientation, adult ESL or literacy, maybe even legal help #ELLChat
Thank you. A1: I am an educational researcher of ELLs in K-12 schools at WIDA. My current research is on supporting ELs discplinary literacy in content area subjects by scaffolding reading and writing of discipline-valued texts. #ellchat
A2 Immunizations and other medical services, adult ELL programs for family member, social services when needed, Community members who can serve as mentors. #ellchat
A2: Diversity of ELLs means variety of services needed such as healthcare, housing, cultural orientation, adult ESL or literacy, maybe even legal help #ELLChat
A2 Community orgs can provide MANY services - mentors, health care, tutoring, ESL classes for parents, bilingual book clubs and conversation hours, legal assistance, career day speakers... #ELLCHAT
A2) They need immunization, education support, translation help, ESL classes, assistance with job location...
What they need most is friends. Friends help friends.
#ellchat
A2. I think it would be helpful to have bilingual community liaisons that the school could work closely with to address issues or help with the initial transition to American schooling. It would build a connection & give insight into specific cultures when needed. #ELLCHAT
A2) At a local library: family writing night for students to help parents write their stories too. Math nights so parents can learn what Students are learning at school. #ellchat
We have a super consultant who speaks to parents and educators about inclusive learning environments. This mindset helps families feel welcome. Check her mini lesson here: https://t.co/If5PcXv8AS#ELLCHAT
a2) Resource: United Way Helpline. In Houston our 211 helpline connects them with so many services and they offered translation in so many languages. See if they do this in your area. #ELLCHAT
A2 English instruction in a respectful environment (respectful of home language and home culture. Let's "teach them to fish" and empower them.
#ellchat
Newsella and other ELL-friendly publishers simplify language for ELLs to provide access to content instead of providing access to disciplinary language in grade-level texts. I use genre pedagogy (eg., Derewianka) Lmk if you want to learn more. #ellchat
Counseling services in languages beyond English & Spanish has been an unmet need in my area. Often wish we had better access to Chinese speaking counselors especially! #ELLChat
A2) Sometimes our families need awareness as to what services or opportunities are available to them, from library cards to health services to joining Scouts. #ellchat
A3) Affordable housing is an issue in our community. Our families struggle with this and some legal issues with proof of address for zoned schools. #ellchat
A1) Also late to the party...I'm Allyson Newton. Just took on SIOP and ELL Sr. Product Manager position with @PearsonPreK12. I am a former PD Specialist with WIDA and former US and International teacher of ESL/EFL. #ellchat
A3 - housing, clothing, legal assistance, dental assistance, adult literacy. Many just donāt know what is available and that they can ask for help! #ellchat
Thanks for including this. We can't stress enough the importance of community partners on immigration who know the laws, updates, and guidelines to share w/ schools & families.
A3 We conducted a survey and the results were Knowing Your Rights, DACA, Healthy Food Choices, CPR, ESL for Adults with Childcare, Volunteer Opportunites, Building Self Esteem in our Kids #ellchat
A3 - housing, clothing, legal assistance, dental assistance, adult literacy. Many just donāt know what is available and that they can ask for help! #ellchat
A2: We have Settlement Workers(SWIS) on site at our Welcome Centre to āwrap aroundā our immigrant and refugee families. Each family is pared with a case manger who provides interpretation, community information and is the liason between home and school. #ellchat
A3) The children are getting bullied at school. We have lots of svcs available but they don't always know abt them.
We are making a concerted effort to make friends/ open our homesā¦ So that we can better connect our new neighbors w services & lift up the children. #ellchat
A3 We conducted a survey and the results were Knowing Your Rights, DACA, Healthy Food Choices, CPR, ESL for Adults with Childcare, Volunteer Opportunites, Building Self Esteem in our Kids #ellchat
A2: our rotary club sends members of their chapter to our schools to read to our 1st graders, they love it! Iām also thankful for organizations in our community that make snack bags for our kids that may need food over the weekend. #ELLChat
A2. Provide info. on how to access health assistance, language support, transportation, and other resources in the community. How to access legal representation and opportunities from ESL and Migrant Ed Programs. #ellchat
A3 how to file taxes, applying for jobs, finding clinics, graduation requirements, college acceptance & financial aid #ellchat if my family had this help when we first came here, life would have been so much easier! Im so happy that my district supports #ELLs & theirs families
A4; There is an application that schools can use to communicate with families called @TalkingPointsEd . Ts and parents can send texts in the native language back and forth. #ELLchat
A3 how to file taxes, applying for jobs, finding clinics, graduation requirements, college acceptance & financial aid #ellchat if my family had this help when we first came here, life would have been so much easier! Im so happy that my district supports #ELLs & theirs families
Good evening #ELLCHAT ~ Im a K12 ESL T working w/elem Ss in PA. Im lurking tonight as I catch up on other things. Glad 2 C so many good ideas 2 help our EL families!
A4; There is an application that schools can use to communicate with families called @TalkingPointsEd . Ts and parents can send texts in the native language back and forth. #ELLchat
A4 @mstranslator is incredible. Communication through text or voice to text in over 60 languages. Also @Seesaw has translation available to parents. #ellchat
I have printed articles in Spanish from @ColorinColorado because some of our families do not want to use our computers. I have also printed WIDA ACCESS Scores for Parents. Great resource! #ellchat
A4) show your families how to use translation feature/ad on in Google Chrome. It will translate so many languagesā¦ Any website can be translated. https://t.co/brGwt8yyF7#ellchat
A4) This is a MUST SEE if you haven't seen it yet. WIDA created webinars for families to help them understand multilingual learners' needs: CHECK THIS OUT AND SHARE: https://t.co/2jGJmUNvhg#ellchat
A2. A simple way to help could be creating a LiveBinder/handout with basic contact info, locations, interpretation services and other resources in the community. #ellchat
I was community liaison for Spanish speaking families at our school. I brought in local key contacts to inform them on health, safety, financial & educational issues. It takes coord effort to bring the information to these families who often wouldnāt have access to it #ELLCHAT
A3) After discussing this with our parents at EPAC, we found they most want to know how to help their kids with academics and homework. Our teachers were great resources for specifics to share. #ellchat
A4 The Occupational Outlook handbook is one of my favorite resources I use with students when exploring careers. They have information available in English and Spanish. https://t.co/pQHMhqcvN8#ellchat
A4: This website allows families to read with their children in their selected L1 and English. The text is leveled too so parent and child can learn together. https://t.co/BNIdynx1ZM#ELLCHAT
A4) This is a MUST SEE if you haven't seen it yet. WIDA created webinars for families to help them understand multilingual learners' needs: CHECK THIS OUT AND SHARE: https://t.co/2jGJmUNvhg#ellchat
A4) Our district created welcome videos about our programs in several languages. I'm speaking Swahili in this one! š®
https://t.co/p2LFLXzG8a#ELLchat
True if #ELL parents know this. many arenāt aware of who to reach out to on campus. Language and cultural barriers. Your campus is lucky they have you! #ellchat
A3. Legal representation, language support, and opportunities to grow. - EL families have so much to offer. We need to show them opportunities to contribute and become part of the community as well. #ellchat
A5) How does community-connected learning support ELLs? #ELLCHAT Community-connected experiential learning is an approach to student learning that provides students with opportunities to participate actively in experiences connected to a community outside of school
So true! But I have to say that our multicultural potlucks once a month are making connections so that our families feel comfortable coming to us for services. It's important to make friends. But you're right, it needs to be more. #ellchat
See also the Focus Bulletin on Family Engagement and ABCs of Family Engagement from WIDA. You can download the PDF's from this google search: https://t.co/nycq2jvoSP (I'm not sure exactly where on the WIDA website) #ellchat
A5) We have a wonderful organization in TN TIRRC @tnimmigrant that helps immigrants in many ways including support in learning and legal help. #ellchat
A4) Iāve seen schools that have posted āschool tourā videos in multiple languages on their homepages- different scenarios (early dismissal, late arrival, cafeteria routine, etc) . #ellchat
See also the Focus Bulletin on Family Engagement and ABCs of Family Engagement from WIDA. You can download the PDF's from this google search: https://t.co/nycq2jvoSP (I'm not sure exactly where on the WIDA website) #ellchat
A5: In our newcomer program, we are doing a parent as educational partners piece where we are trying to get community partners to come in to work wiht our families. Our local Lakeshore store taught families about stem. This month we are working with an area doctor. #ellchat
A5) It is also important to ELLs' language development and increases their confidence in their ability to function outside of school in English. #ELLCHAT
A6) I am blown away about the resources you have all posted. #ELLCHAT participants -download these ideas and share them with administrators. #Ellchat_BkClub
We give our own parent English classes. @AAFS_IL a local agency does English classes, citizenship classes, and advocacy for families in our community. #ellchat
Wow checking in late but looking back over cast resources. Love this #pln I just want to add that we are always sending a message home. When we do our best to involve our families they see and appreciate our efforts.#ELLchat
A6) Read to Succeed offers parents literacy. Hope Clinic offers help with all sorts of medial needs. One of the Physicians groups give free sports physicals (very impt). #ellchat
A6 Local colleges and churches provide adult ESL classes, our local health alliance provides a Strengthening Families 14 week class designed to celebrate family togetherness and family supports #ellchat
