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judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:01 PM EST

Welcome to #ELLCHAT. Q1) Please share your name and where and what you teach?

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:01 PM EST

Good evening #ELLCHAT We are planning a chat that faces up to some important challenges for our ELLs right now Will you join and share?

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:02 PM EST

A1 I’m Karen Nemeth - author/consultant/ advocate for ELLs/DLLs in early education and co-host of #ELLCHAT from eastern PA

MattHiefield Nov 28 @ 9:02 PM EST

Teacher for 25 years an am passionate about how the digital divide is affecting ELL students. My blog: https://t.co/o7iUTsbDPl #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn Nov 28 @ 9:03 PM EST

A1) Sharon G, former gr. K-7 ESL teacher in IA, now adult ESL tutor in PA. #ellchat

HSeslteacher Nov 28 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1: Shaeley from Central Iowa. K12 ESL instructional coach. Chiming in for #ELLChat tonight.

kuneshkids1 Nov 28 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 Sherri Kunesh, 1st grade Dual teacher from IL #ELLChat

Toppel_ELD Nov 28 @ 9:09 PM EST

I'm Katie and I teach ELD in Oregon. #ELLChat

ECHSHoward Nov 28 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1) Adam Howard East Central High/Tulsa Public Schools #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1) Judie Haynes, author, co-moderator of #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:11 PM EST

Q2) Have you noticed changes in the way students interacted with each other during the presidential campaign? How? #ELLCHAT

JanMcClellanELL Nov 28 @ 9:11 PM EST

#ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Nov 28 @ 9:11 PM EST

Jan McClellan - ELL Specialist Springfield R-12 Springfield, Missouri USA

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2) Schools across the U.S. are reporting incidences of increased harassing of immigrants. #ELLCHAT

MadameMoodle Nov 28 @ 9:13 PM EST

#ellchat A2: They didn't talk about it with each other but I definitely had to field a lot of worried inquiries. #intolerance

In reply to @judiehaynes

kuneshkids1 Nov 28 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 My Ss are pretty young so they repeat what their Ps say. But they seemed to bond over dislike for a certain candidate. #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Nov 28 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: Campaign was contentious w/students on both sides. Some #ELLs worried about anti-immigrant sentiments. #ELLChat

tangelmayahooc1 Nov 28 @ 9:16 PM EST

#ELLCHAT A1 Mayra Angel-ELL coordinator, Mineral Point, WI

CathieArbonne Nov 28 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2) What I've seen is concern on the part of my older students of being deported since the election. #ELLCHAT

JanMcClellanELL Nov 28 @ 9:16 PM EST

A1: Ss have reflected the conversations in the media & in their homes. Some of convos amazing & some of them heartbreaking. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:11 PM EST

Q2) Have you noticed changes in the way students interacted with each other during the presidential campaign? How? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:17 PM EST

What grade level? student population? #ELLCHAT

MadameMoodle Nov 28 @ 9:13 PM EST

#ellchat A2: They didn't talk about it with each other but I definitely had to field a lot of worried inquiries. #intolerance
In reply to @judiehaynes

SharonJKGlenn Nov 28 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2) I know of two familiar districts where students experienced harassment following the outcome when it hadn't occurred before. #ellchat

smcnd87 Nov 28 @ 9:18 PM EST

A1)Jane from suburban Chicago area. Middle School EL Teacher. #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2) Resource The Impact of the Presidential Campaign on Our Nation's Schools https://t.co/q8xe06wdej #ELLCHAT

MattHiefield Nov 28 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2: Some ELL students were very worried as friends/family fretted over residency. Some teachers reported tears amid the worries #ellchat

MadameMoodle Nov 28 @ 9:20 PM EST

.@judiehaynes #ellchat High school. Primarily my Iraqi & Central American students were most concerned (don't currently have any Mexican Ss)

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2) New American, Old America, and holding the ground for multilingual learners. https://t.co/pWO9Nra8os #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q3) What kind of fears are your immigrant students expressing to you? How is that fear manifested? #ELLCHAT

TanELLclassroom Nov 28 @ 9:21 PM EST

A1: Tan from Vientiane International School in Laos PDR #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn Nov 28 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2) 1 child was worried that his buddy's family had left because of the election. The buddy had just missed the bus that Wednesday. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:21 PM EST

Welcome to #ELLCHAT!

TanELLclassroom Nov 28 @ 9:21 PM EST

A1: Tan from Vientiane International School in Laos PDR #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2 in my town, there were instances of spray painting anti-immigrant saying on school building and shouting “go home” at a bus stop #ELLCHAT

AliciaESLedu Nov 28 @ 9:22 PM EST

A1: Alicia. Birmingham, AL. 9-12 ESL #ELLCHAT

MadameMoodle Nov 28 @ 9:22 PM EST

.@judiehaynes #ELLchat A3: Concerns about having to return to home country, not being able to reunite with family still stranded there.

In reply to @judiehaynes

TanELLclassroom Nov 28 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3) My international SS are scared that they won't be allowed to enroll in US colleges & universities #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2 The superintendent stepped out right away with speech to students, letter home and oped in the newspaper #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:22 PM EST

Q3) Keeping schools peaceful after the election - https://t.co/XilJ988ZBO #ELLCHAT

ECHSHoward Nov 28 @ 9:23 PM EST

In a discussion my students pointed out that Obama deported more people than any other president, so how much worse could trump be? #ellchat

HSeslteacher Nov 28 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: Some fear having to leave country. Not something you want to discuss in front of peers though, so mostly indiv conversations #ELLChat

Toppel_ELD Nov 28 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3) Students are worried about family members being deported. #ELLChat

smcnd87 Nov 28 @ 9:24 PM EST

A2) Before election, talk was fine. After, some students verbally bothered others, including newcomers. #ELLCHAT

AliciaESLedu Nov 28 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: My recent arrivals were very upset and kind of in disbelief. Many knew why they left their country & didn't want to go back. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:25 PM EST

I read about this online. Superintendent did a good job. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2 The superintendent stepped out right away with speech to students, letter home and oped in the newspaper #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3) Bullying & ELLs - What teachers can do https://t.co/s03BD74mGN #ELLCHAT

AliciaESLedu Nov 28 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3: I have some that fear that they will lose their opportunity to attend college. #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn Nov 28 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3) ESL adults I know don't seem as worried as their children who only hear a bit and end up w/ fears. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3) I think YouTube, Instagram and Twitter make harassment ‘live’ and some of it is online and anonymous. #ELLCHAT

smcnd87 Nov 28 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3) Some families wanted to leave US immediately. Students' parents crying upon results. Much fear #ELLCHAT

TanELLclassroom Nov 28 @ 9:30 PM EST

With the rise of racially-targeted bullying after the election, what teachers can do.Defending ELs is not a partisan issue. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3) Bullying & ELLs - What teachers can do https://t.co/s03BD74mGN #ELLCHAT

Toppel_ELD Nov 28 @ 9:31 PM EST

Many of my students have talked about going back to Mexico. Not sure if they mean by choice or by force. #ellchat

In reply to @smcnd87

JoleyDLo Nov 28 @ 9:31 PM EST

I had a student come to me in tears, worried about "being kicked out of the country". #ELLCHAT

smcnd87 Nov 28 @ 9:31 PM EST

A3) Our bilingual coordinator had a meeting with families, post election, to calm fears and give facts. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:32 PM EST

A3) Has anyone used incidences of harassment as a teachable moment or do you handle it directly with affected Ss? #ELLCHAT

MadameMoodle Nov 28 @ 9:34 PM EST

.@judiehaynes #ELLchat A3:Yes! Life isn't fair & there is no point in ignoring things when we can give them a safe place to discuss troubles

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:35 PM EST

Q4) How has the harassment experienced by students affected the learning in your classroom? #ELLCHAT

AliciaESLedu Nov 28 @ 9:36 PM EST

I told my Ss to be advocates for themselves & their families. I reminded them that their voice is powerful. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:37 PM EST

I agree! I think it needs to be discussed and Ss need to learn to show respect for others. #ELLCHAT

MadameMoodle Nov 28 @ 9:34 PM EST

.@judiehaynes #ELLchat A3:Yes! Life isn't fair & there is no point in ignoring things when we can give them a safe place to discuss troubles
In reply to @judiehaynes

ColorinColorado Nov 28 @ 9:37 PM EST

A3) Denver Schools posted this parent FAQ in 4 language responding to immigration concerns | https://t.co/F0zs9NcpHI #ELLChat

smcnd87 Nov 28 @ 9:39 PM EST

A3) Prior to Thksgiving lunch w/ 400+ studs/tchrs, lesson on tolerance then watched Remember the Titans movie. #ELLCHAT

CATESOLers Nov 28 @ 9:41 PM EST

Lurking on #ellchat tonight.

MrC_A2 Nov 28 @ 9:41 PM EST

A2) We pulled our two 5th grade classes together and highlighted language we can use in open dialogue. #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4) Children being bullied because of their immigrant status experience trauma. Use resources for Ss who have suffered trauma. #ELLCHAT

smcnd87 Nov 28 @ 9:41 PM EST

Right now families afraid and want to move before they feel they will be forced to move. #ELLCHAT

In reply to @Toppel_ELD

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:42 PM EST

Thanks! Good resource. #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Nov 28 @ 9:37 PM EST

A3) Denver Schools posted this parent FAQ in 4 language responding to immigration concerns | https://t.co/F0zs9NcpHI #ELLChat

MrC_A2 Nov 28 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1) late to the chat but Mr. C from Ann Arbor! Teaching #ELL at @A2_Logan. #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes, @A2_Logan

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:44 PM EST

I really like this. You've made your class a safe place for Ss. #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Nov 28 @ 9:41 PM EST

A2) We pulled our two 5th grade classes together and highlighted language we can use in open dialogue. #ellchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

TanELLclassroom Nov 28 @ 9:44 PM EST

GREAT! Model inclusive language & Ss are more likely to use it. #ellchat

MrC_A2 Nov 28 @ 9:41 PM EST

A2) We pulled our two 5th grade classes together and highlighted language we can use in open dialogue. #ellchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

AmyBBednarz Nov 28 @ 9:44 PM EST

I'm reassuring my ELLs in Kindergarten that "Trump is going to send my family away" and "Trump hates my family bc were Muslim" #ellchat

mcguire_ali Nov 28 @ 9:44 PM EST

A1) I'm a speech language pathologist. I work with K-12 #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:45 PM EST

Q5) What successful strategies have you used or observed to counteract harassment and bigotry in your classroom/school? #ELLCHAT

TwitLiveEvents Nov 28 @ 9:45 PM EST

November 28, 2016 at 10:00PM Twitter Chat - #ellchat #TwitterChat Visit https://t.co/52cTeoQ3Zw for more events.

MrC_A2 Nov 28 @ 9:45 PM EST

We created a WordCloud using @Mentimeter and a word association game with our #ELs asking what word they associated with @A2_Logan #ellchat

MrC_A2 Nov 9 @ 7:25 PM EST

Word association game in a word cloud from @Mentimeter asking #ELLs what word they think of when they hear @A2_Logan #A2gether

MadameMoodle Nov 28 @ 9:45 PM EST

Nice resource here: https://t.co/FDpFR2CVJu "Refugee and Immigrant Youth Bullying: Frequently Asked Questions" #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

SharonJKGlenn Nov 28 @ 9:45 PM EST

I've had some ELLs w/ false sense of security too, and that seems risky as well. Can't live life scared, but...#ellchat

In reply to @smcnd87, @Toppel_ELD

TanELLclassroom Nov 28 @ 9:46 PM EST

Great! There are various sports movie + accept - themed movies. McFarland is one example for Latino Ss. #ellchat

smcnd87 Nov 28 @ 9:39 PM EST

A3) Prior to Thksgiving lunch w/ 400+ studs/tchrs, lesson on tolerance then watched Remember the Titans movie. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5) From Southern Poverty Law Center - More Than 400 Incidents of Hateful Harassment SinceElection https://t.co/avDJX7c2Kf #ELLCHAT

mcguire_ali Nov 28 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2 I'm near the Mexico border. Small rural district. No problems here. #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Nov 28 @ 9:46 PM EST

#ellchat this is also helpful to frame our work and really see how our #ELs view our school. These are the values we protect. #diversity

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:47 PM EST

I think it was wrong that schools barred tchrs from discussing election - What do you think? #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Nov 28 @ 9:43 PM EST

I heard from a teacher of ELs looking for ways to support Ss in spite of district memo directing staff not to discuss election
In reply to @judiehaynes

mcguire_ali Nov 28 @ 9:48 PM EST

We have many families from Mexico living here. It's been that way a long time. We are all comfortable together. #ELLCHAT

MadameMoodle Nov 28 @ 9:48 PM EST

.@judiehaynes Feedback from presenters is that they enjoyed "being treated like a regular student." #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5 I wrote Fast 5 Gamechangers to Help Diverse Young Children Respect Each Other https://t.co/s5DfwgmU7J #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Nov 28 @ 9:49 PM EST

I often use stories from my own life about harassment to highlight events and strategies. How I reacted or wish I had. #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

MadameMoodle Nov 28 @ 9:49 PM EST

.@judiehaynes Would have done it anyway because I'm not an ostrich. #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:50 PM EST

Great! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5 I wrote Fast 5 Gamechangers to Help Diverse Young Children Respect Each Other https://t.co/s5DfwgmU7J #ELLCHAT

smcnd87 Nov 28 @ 9:50 PM EST

A3) Students given chance to talk/share feelings & fears at Latina Club lunches. #ELLCHAT @LatinaConf

In reply to @LatinaConf

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:51 PM EST

This is a great strategy. #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Nov 28 @ 9:49 PM EST

I often use stories from my own life about harassment to highlight events and strategies. How I reacted or wish I had. #ellchat
In reply to @judiehaynes

MrC_A2 Nov 28 @ 9:52 PM EST

I am very fortunate to work in an beautifully diverse school. Over 30 different heritages present. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:52 PM EST

Q6) What is your school district and/or other school staff doing to counteract increased bullying in your school? #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn Nov 28 @ 9:53 PM EST

I agree. ELLs come to us for topics they do not discuss in other areas of school. If they bring it up... #ellchat

In reply to @MadameMoodle, @judiehaynes

MrC_A2 Nov 28 @ 9:54 PM EST

A6) Our school supports the student government in anti-bullying campaigns including random acts of kindness days. #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn Nov 28 @ 9:56 PM EST

I think it was possible to discuss, but directing students back to their parents is strategy #1 on this hot topic. #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

HSeslteacher Nov 28 @ 9:57 PM EST

A5: I appreciated this post from @TonyaWardSinger about a message from admin to Ss after election https://t.co/scG7s6Lwld #ellchat

In reply to @TonyaWardSinger

ColorinColorado Nov 28 @ 9:57 PM EST

@MrC_A2 Thanks for sharing so many great ideas! #ELLchat

In reply to @MrC_A2

MrC_A2 Nov 28 @ 9:58 PM EST

I am very fortunate to work in a beautifully diverse school. Over 30 different heritages present in our community. #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Nov 28 @ 9:58 PM EST

Q6) Our 'After the Election' page has lesson plans, info on supporting #ELLs & families, & updates | https://t.co/aQK8tB22jO #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Nov 28 @ 9:58 PM EST

I think this is a topic that others will read after the chat is over - and it’s great to have these reasonable ideas to share #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Nov 28 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thank you for helping me become more knowledgeable about resources and what I can do as a teacher for our Ss. #ellchat

In reply to @ColorinColorado

ColorinColorado Nov 28 @ 9:59 PM EST

A5) Some schools are referring back to school/district policies - also, see related video from NC| https://t.co/4dzAO8cfgI #ELLChat @edweek

In reply to @edweek