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HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Q1: Please share your name, where you’re from and what you teach. #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Good evening, #ELLCHAT We’re happy to introduce Shaeley @HSeslteacher as our guest chat host this evening!

ValentinaESL Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1 Valentina, PD specialist for ELLs, from Tx. Excited to chat with everyone #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher Shaeley brings a lot of expertise from many parts of the field - lucky to have her talk about Advocacy for ELLs on #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

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

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1: My name is Melissa from Ohio...ELL teacher. #ELLCHAT I will be right back...need to put kids to bed

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@melsa777 Glad you made it to #ELLChat tonight!

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Judie Haynes, former K-6 ESL teacher, author #ELLCHAT co-moderator from N.J.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT

a1 I’m Karen Nemeth, co-host of #ELLCHAT and author/consultant/advocate for ELLs/DLLs in #earlyed via Bucks County, PA!

maggieessig Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

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

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1: Jan McClellan, from Fairfax VA, ELL Specialist 6-8 Springfield Missouri . #ellchat https://t.co/sQ0TMaofKe

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Q1: Please share your name, where you’re from and what you teach. #ELLChat

emilyfranESL Aug 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher A1) Emily Francis ESL teacher in Concord, NC! I teach ESL K-5th grade! 5th year as ESL teacher #ELLCHAT excited to join

melissareohr Aug 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1 I'm Melissa from Watertown, MA and I am an ESL Teacher. #ellchat

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher #ELLCHAT my name is Donna. Middle school ESL 7-9 and adjunct professor ESL Pa state requires course

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Thanks, Karen. I am still learning about advocacy myself, but I am passionate about #advocacy4ELs #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q2: What are some of the ways you have advocated for ELLs? #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher Maybe you could try to summarize the parts of education that you have worked in for our audience? #ELLCHAT

MrsYanong Aug 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1- michele yanong, el/bilingual specialist @IL_Resource_Ctr and @Paridad_US #ELLCHAT

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2: Building wide I advocate for my Ss to be seen in classes by intentional convos with Tts. #ellchat https://t.co/oRuMZt2v6C

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q2: What are some of the ways you have advocated for ELLs? #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2) Membership in state & national organizations for teachers of ELLs. #ELLCHAT

emilyfranESL Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher A2: I offer PDs for mainstream classroom teachers to teach them as much as I can about our Ss background and language #ellchat

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher #ELLChat advocate for appropriate leveling, modifications, accommodations, culture shock, coats, food, field trips,

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A2 When I worked for state DOE, I was often only person shouting out for needs of ELLs in preK. Now I do that all over the U.S. #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q2 Educating Ts & admin about language development, instruction, & assessment for ELs thru PD and technical assistance #ellchat

FloradTeach Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A2 My second #ELLCHAT. For me it's letting people know that just because Ss don't have the language they can't learn or aren't learning

melissareohr Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A2 Communicating with classroom teachers about needs/progress of students #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2) Presentations about ELls to local Bd of Ed, school admins & staff. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 If I’m involved in curriculum or standards planning, or PD, I’m the one asking “but how can tchrs use this with ELLs/DLLs? #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

MS & HS ESL teacher, now ESL instructional coach. I also teach intro ESL course at @DrakeUniversity & serve on #MIDTESOL board #ELLChat

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I love how in ELL we really focus on the whole child and advocating for all their needs. LOVED THIS! #ELLChat https://t.co/tBqL1F81k7

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher #ELLChat advocate for appropriate leveling, modifications, accommodations, culture shock, coats, food, field trips,

Paridad_US Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 We also took a group of Ts to Oaxaca, Mex this summer to experience learning about a new culture/art/language #ellchat #paridadinoaxaca

ValentinaESL Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 I've advocated for ELLs who needed special services such as GT, special ed, or other interventions #ellchat

maggieessig Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I always say that my job is to bring the EL lens to the convo #ellchat https://t.co/USZq5J5PQH

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 If I’m involved in curriculum or standards planning, or PD, I’m the one asking “but how can tchrs use this with ELLs/DLLs? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT

a2 I also read all the blogs and reports about #earlyed and if the author doesn’t address diverse languages - I comment! #ELLCHAT

FloradTeach Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@tanprof @HSeslteacher Yes, they have a right to all of these #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2) Resource: Why Advocate for English Learns – YouTube Video https://t.co/3QM5Xg81Ve #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: Helping older #ELLs advocate for themselves by asking questions & telling teacher what needs they have. #ELLChat

Paridad_US Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 We also write a blog to support educators that serve ELs https://t.co/tVdiCeNC8I #ellchat

lainemarsh Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Federal Judge Orders Lancaster Sch Dist to Immediately Transfer Refugee Students from Alternative Sch #ellchat https://t.co/8aBvpWF2hC

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Yes. So important! #ELLCHAT #ELLCHAT https://t.co/YxkXM6RQ4v

emilyfranESL Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher A2: I offer PDs for mainstream classroom teachers to teach them as much as I can about our Ss background and language #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Yes. So important! #ELLCHAT #ELLCHAT https://t.co/YxkXM6RQ4v

emilyfranESL Aug 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher A2: I offer PDs for mainstream classroom teachers to teach them as much as I can about our Ss background and language #ellchat

ValentinaESL Aug 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 EXACTLY! Always looking at curriculum and PD through the lens of #ELL #ellchat https://t.co/YCxtEOPZOp

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 If I’m involved in curriculum or standards planning, or PD, I’m the one asking “but how can tchrs use this with ELLs/DLLs? #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@JanMcClellanELL Not always an easy task to get students to advocate for themselves, but the goal is self-sufficiency. #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2) Resource: TESOL International – Need for Advocacy for English Learners https://t.co/fBi7EhwVp0 #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

This is so important. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/4dF3riZh8n

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@JanMcClellanELL Not always an easy task to get students to advocate for themselves, but the goal is self-sufficiency. #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: I agree with many that education of various groups like Ts, admin, community, families is a key part of our advocacy for ELLs #ELLChat

ValentinaESL Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 I advocate for #ELL by sharing my personal story w T and campuses to build empathy #ellchat

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2) #ellchat tching ELLS how to become bi cultural and learn how to take initiative and ask for help! American educators expect Ss to ask

NieveslrRosa Aug 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2. Rosa from NY former ESL T. That's why I became an admin to continue to advocate for Ells at a different level. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@tanprof Part of that hidden curriculum we chatted about recently on #ELLChat We're often more aware of where issues occur.

maggieessig Aug 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 When I was in a dist, I worked hard to make EL families feel welcome and comfortable coming into the school #ellchat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@NieveslrRosa In what ways would you say advocacy is different on an admin level than as a teacher? #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2) Teaching ELL families about how U.S. schools work and how they can advocate for their children. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q3: What are the common topics of your advocacy work for ELLs? #ELLChat

MrsYanong Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2- i advocate as a consultant by creating meaningful simulations that help educators understand the EL experience #ELLCHAT

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2) Fellow educators need to understand difference between language proficiency and cognitive ability -often advocate for placement #ellchat

emilyfranESL Aug 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher A3: The way U.S. School function...completely difference of what they're used to! #ellchat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3: Several people have mentioned groups within #ELL population such as gifted, special ed #ELLChat

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@JanMcClellanELL I-O. #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Grasping report cards and technology use to keep Parents & Ss active and learning is vital to success.#ellchat https://t.co/SNGxETGeIf

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2) Teaching ELL families about how U.S. schools work and how they can advocate for their children. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3) Recently NJTESOL/NJBE has been advocating for ELLs because our DOE now requires passing PARCC as HS graduation requirement #ELLCHAT

FloradTeach Aug 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 Assessment that truly reflects child, getting services they need, ensuring they r participating in all aspects of class life #ELLCHAT

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: cultural understanding, teacher education, student modifications/accommodations. #ellchat

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A1: sorry, joining late. Steffany from reading, PA. I teach k-5 ESL

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

3) Helping ELLs get equity in their access to education. #ELLCHAT

smcnd87 Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: I advocate by convincing gen ed/resource teachers not to rush sped diagnoses onto ELs #ELLChat

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Understanding the link between culture and language. LEP does not equal SPED. LEP and SPED do exist. #ELLChat https://t.co/9MIMBBXUoi

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q3: What are the common topics of your advocacy work for ELLs? #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3: Sometimes you have to advocate for the resources the program needs to fully function such as materials, staff, etc. #ELLChat

MrsYanong Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3- cultural responsiveness, assets based bilingualism perspectives, and finding family engagement pathways #ELLCHAT

NieveslrRosa Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher Not Only have I made decisions to impact the ESL/ENL program but also people are more open to listen #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I advocated for this for 20 years when I was K-6 ELL teacher. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/SeZmY3fMio

smcnd87 Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: I advocate by convincing gen ed/resource teachers not to rush sped diagnoses onto ELs #ELLChat

MsTaraDye Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Such an important distinction! #ellchat https://t.co/L1egB4rXap

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Understanding the link between culture and language. LEP does not equal SPED. LEP and SPED do exist. #ELLChat https://t.co/9MIMBBXUoi
- HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT
  
  Q3: What are the common topics of your advocacy work for ELLs? #ELLChat

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: modifications/accommodations helping fellow teachers understand ELLs better. Connecting classroom with families. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT

The important words here are "asset-based." So important. #ELLCHAT. https://t.co/bT0v7dWWdO

MrsYanong Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3- cultural responsiveness, assets based bilingualism perspectives, and finding family engagement pathways #ELLCHAT

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher technology to help with translations when humans aren't available. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3) Resource: ELL Advocacy: Selecting the right issues and audience https://t.co/9gffV8PhHB #ELLCHAT

FloradTeach Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

We don't give our ELL enough time and sometimes are quick to be labelled Spec Ed #ELLCHAT

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#ellchat https://t.co/ZywNCOwT7Y

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3) SIFE Ss are bright and need bridges to fill gaps. Often advocate for their needs. Once tchers understand ELLS are able to thrive

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

This is a big one...they need time! #ellchat https://t.co/mFVltCPSKd

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I advocated for this for 20 years when I was K-6 ELL teacher. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/SeZmY3fMio
- smcnd87 Aug 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT
  
  A2: I advocate by convincing gen ed/resource teachers not to rush sped diagnoses onto ELs #ELLChat

maggieessig Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 Serving special populations of ELs - gifted ed & sped (I have endorsements for both of those areas to better support those ELs) #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Our school goes 1-1 tomorrow. Super excited about helping students use tech to have comm. with teachers. #ellchat https://t.co/zEgHdrRjy6

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher technology to help with translations when humans aren't available. #ellchat

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@emilyfranESL @JanMcClellanELL I always tell them, I will help you...let me help you. #ellchat

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher Yes! We are always advocating for another ESL tchr or even an aid! We still have a traveling tchr at my district :/ #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 Don’t forget to include the Q/A number in your tweets so everyone can follow threads #ELLCHAT

armstrongvi Aug 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I advocate for bringing in experts from our regional service center to demonstrate sheltered instruction in action #ELLCHAT

NieveslrRosa Aug 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: Topics include social economic struggles, cultural understanding, to language development #ELLCHAT

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@JanMcClellanELL Just caught wind of a new translating app...Scanner & Translator Free 2.3. Check it out! #ellchat

ValentinaESL Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 understanding the #ELL experience and cross curricular language development are two that I'm passionate about #ellchat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: That language acquisition takes time & what process looks like. Reasonable expectations for ELLs based on their language level #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3) https://t.co/DyYwcm6TyL #ELLCHAT https://t.co/azSzCcsJbg

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@JanMcClellanELL Just caught wind of a new translating app...Scanner & Translator Free 2.3. Check it out! #ellchat

emilyfranESL Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Great topic for advocacy! #ellchat https://t.co/0xoIOVMJp7

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: That language acquisition takes time & what process looks like. Reasonable expectations for ELLs based on their language level #ellchat

armstrongvi Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3) ELL Advocacy: ELPS are good for all, necessary for some (to quote Carlene Thomas) #ELLCHAT

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Thank you for throwing that in there! #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Isn't latest research suggesting 6 years? Understanding expectations is huge! #ELLChat https://t.co/QEGh90ARtW

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: That language acquisition takes time & what process looks like. Reasonable expectations for ELLs based on their language level #ellchat

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A3: I advocate for time! That ELLs need time to process, time to translate, respond...etc! #ELLChat

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A3: I advocate for time! That ELLs need time to process, time to translate, respond...etc! #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4: How have you helped spread the word about the importance of ELL advocacy to colleagues? #ELLChat

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT

YES! Often advocate for a means to reach standard based on what they CAN DO! #ellchat https://t.co/desTwuEGUX

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: That language acquisition takes time & what process looks like. Reasonable expectations for ELLs based on their language level #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3) What I love about our profession is that tchrs of ELLs are so passionate about what they do. Advocacy is such huge part of job. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 I tell admins, tchrs, policymakrs, curric/app developrs, writrs “responsiveness” not enough! Try this https://t.co/Q8j0Qw3WJt #ELLCHAT

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: Last year I tried a book study based on Literacy and Language for all the math and English teachers. #ELLChat https://t.co/1tghGxC9Qw

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4: How have you helped spread the word about the importance of ELL advocacy to colleagues? #ELLChat

VioletaRGamez Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@emilyfranESL @HSeslteacher What are good resurces for learning about diff cultures? #ellchat

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: I will send emails out to whole staff praising the ideas or let the principal know. Ts need encouragement too. #ellchat

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@JanMcClellanELL I think they say it takes 5-10 year to learn, use, acquire acad Lang. depending on st. previous experiences, etc. #ELLChat

MinaNaranjo916 Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: Cultural responsiveness particularly for LTELs passively disengaged in learning #ellchat

emilyfranESL Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher A4: I send lead tchrs new research articles, strategies, methods I come across and have them share with grade level #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4) This is so important. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/LjF1FFR99C

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: I will send emails out to whole staff praising the ideas or let the principal know. Ts need encouragement too. #ellchat

armstrongvi Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q4: Sheltered Instruction trainings in their conference periods-2 days at the HS level- but, well worth it for great discussions. #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4 I encourage T to share ELL knowledge by presenting at the campus & district level #ellchat

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

I am going to leave a bit early so I can go to bed at a resonable time...Great chat thus far...@HSeslteacher #ellchat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@JanMcClellanELL How was it received? Would you do anything differently next time? #ELLChat

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

❤️❤️❤️ love my job becuz of my Ss! ELLS are the best! Year 32 and going strong #ELLCHAT https://t.co/AXSWNArqCq

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3) What I love about our profession is that tchrs of ELLs are so passionate about what they do. Advocacy is such huge part of job. #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A4: Providing professional development! #ELLChat

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A4: Providing professional development! #ELLChat

MinaNaranjo916 Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@JanMcClellanELL @HSeslteacher What were some of the books you used? #ELLChat

emilyfranESL Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@VioletaRGamez @HSeslteacher I use national Geographic, Benchmark universe texts, magazines, anything I can find! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 I share numbers. there's more than 11 million DLLs under age 9 - 3 million of them don’t speak Spanish! https://t.co/ymimr4Nfoq #ELLCHAT

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT yes equity is not equality https://t.co/Y2vvOdZDJ8

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 I tell admins, tchrs, policymakrs, curric/app developrs, writrs “responsiveness” not enough! Try this https://t.co/Q8j0Qw3WJt #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4 I keep colleagues informed with my blog and newsletter https://t.co/IWsYYGOL9i #ELLCHAT

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT important to recognize effective best practices by colleagues - they do need to be appreciated! https://t.co/nHwSKqGpdS

melsa777 Aug 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: I will send emails out to whole staff praising the ideas or let the principal know. Ts need encouragement too. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4) Sharing articles and blogs about ELLs with colleagues. #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM A3: I shared numbers at a recent PD-ESL pop in US, ESL pop in PA...tchrs were shocked!!! #ELLChat

NieveslrRosa Aug 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3. Also to provide additional support #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@Steff_Snell @KarenNemethEdM Statistics are great. Powerful when you can connect to specific ELLs or groups of ELLs at your school. #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 I attend different conferences to cross-pollinate w/ info about DLLs: TESOL, NABE, NAEYC, NHSA, ILA, ASCD, NAESP, ALSC, WIDA #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4) I write blog, bookss about ELLs to share ideas with gen ed staff. But dropping in for an informal chat can be effective tool. #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: I should say providing PD, and going to PD to learn together! #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: Twitter, writing letters to government officials, being part of prof organization like @TESOL_Assn @NABEorg #ELLChat

MinaNaranjo916 Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

RT: The 'how' is important. #ELLChat https://t.co/59vqhCqPSu

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 I tell admins, tchrs, policymakrs, curric/app developrs, writrs “responsiveness” not enough! Try this https://t.co/Q8j0Qw3WJt #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4) Yes people. She really attends & presents at all of these conference. You forgot NJTESOL/NJBE. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/c7501TR0yV

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 I attend different conferences to cross-pollinate w/ info about DLLs: TESOL, NABE, NAEYC, NHSA, ILA, ASCD, NAESP, ALSC, WIDA #ELLCHAT

listenwiselearn Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

How to Best Serve #ELLs with #edtech? Pls RT and Vote for our #panelpicker! https://t.co/mGhWwOXF9m #Ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4 I find many opportunities to share advocacy info when I’m in audience of PD - not just presenting! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/o5sCKKYnWi

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: I should say providing PD, and going to PD to learn together! #ELLChat

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

https://t.co/NfmWmCzD3p was last year. Hoping this year to use https://t.co/nzmBmMK3ZZ #ELLChat https://t.co/y0ZXCHmlj5

MinaNaranjo916 Aug 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@JanMcClellanELL @HSeslteacher What were some of the books you used? #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@judiehaynes And @KarenNemethEdM is coming to @IowaCLC for the 2nd time in Nov. #ELLChat #IAESL

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q5: What resources do you use to support advocacy for ELLs? #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 - I didn’t forget, @judiehaynes - I just ran out of space ;) Also this year @IowaCLC and PA ECE Summit #ELLCHAT https://t.co/9FRK7wh4eY

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4) Yes people. She really attends & presents at all of these conference. You forgot NJTESOL/NJBE. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/c7501TR0yV
- KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT
  
  A4 I attend different conferences to cross-pollinate w/ info about DLLs: TESOL, NABE, NAEYC, NHSA, ILA, ASCD, NAESP, ALSC, WIDA #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5 ELLs in Texas: What Teachers Need To Know #ellchat https://t.co/b4t88jTBcA

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q5: What resources do you use to support advocacy for ELLs? #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Important! Send emails to Representatives, Senators to advocate for ELLs. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/BD5Nh6KEB0

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: Twitter, writing letters to government officials, being part of prof organization like @TESOL_Assn @NABEorg #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5: Here's an excellent book on #advocacy4ELs by @DStaehrFenner https://t.co/oH1mwjhnHN #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5 Drop everything for this blockbustr: USDOE & USHHS joint Policy Statemnt on Supporting DLLs in #Earlyed https://t.co/JrpupYtDvy #ELLCHAT

emilyfranESL Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher A5: @WIDAConsortium @ColorinColorado @LatFamLit #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q5: I shared 10 Things Every Administrator Needs to Know about ELL with my principals. @WilliamHimmele @PersidaHimmele #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4) Resource - ESOL Teachers as Advocates: An important role https://t.co/dV22WQX1zk #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5: Have you seen @ColorinColorado & @NEAToday advocacy resource? https://t.co/gSMooZPht1 #ELLChat https://t.co/xoGgecf2Rr

emilyfranESL Aug 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher A5: @WIDAConsortium @ColorinColorado @LatFamLit #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5 @NewAmerica DLL Workgroup hosted by @ConorPWilliams Great advocacy info https://t.co/AKOlsFzQYk #ELLCHAT

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A5: WIDA is a great resource; Can Do Descriptors!! They also have a new portal to learn strategies for teaching ELLs #ELLChat

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A5: WIDA is a great resource; Can Do Descriptors!! They also have a new portal to learn strategies for teaching ELLs #ELLChat

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5)#ellchat often inform staff of various religious holidays, cricket World Cup, Bollywood movies so they can connect with ELLS

ValentinaESL Aug 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5 Texas Gateway #ellchat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: I'm in an @ELPA21Assess state. Here's a link to their resources for educators https://t.co/rmX6SburRJ #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5 Here’s my book w/ 42 experts (@judiehaynes ) Every #earlyed administrator needs to learn about DLLs/ELLs https://t.co/vvaqT8Dm6p #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Aug 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Especially since many states are asking for comments on ESSA's impact on ELs #ellchat https://t.co/snLO0Rfmr3

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Important! Send emails to Representatives, Senators to advocate for ELLs. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/BD5Nh6KEB0
- HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT
  
  A4: Twitter, writing letters to government officials, being part of prof organization like @TESOL_Assn @NABEorg #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: @VioletaRGamez asked about resources for cultural info. I like @CultureGrams & https://t.co/SDRuhvaMpS #ELLChat

TwitLiveEvents Aug 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT

August 29, 2016 at 10:00PM Twitter Chat - #ellchat #TwitterChat Visit https://t.co/52cTeoQ3Zw for more events.

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5: Here's another Q & A format book with info on #advocacy4ELs https://t.co/Gs2Kc48ZrP #ELLChat

Steff_Snell Aug 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Must say goodnight for now #ELLCHAT Thanks for the info and resources! Is there a chat next week??

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5 Also - don’t forget about https://t.co/ptJjqIbA4F for updated info about various refugee populations #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Upcoming meetings in #Missouri to about #ESSA #ELLChat https://t.co/T8TNLLChUM

MIDTESOL Aug 17 @ 12:03 PM EDT

Weigh in on #Missouri #DESE policies for #ELLs by attending upcoming meeting https://t.co/hRut5O9GvS #advocacy4ELs #ELLchat

armstrongvi Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: https://t.co/7Aeskuaoqt #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q6: What kinds of professional development does your district offer that supports advocacy for ELLs? #ELLChat

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@Steff_Snell Check out #ELLChat on facebook for a list of the chats and topics! https://t.co/MQ9cv7lKWf

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5 Another article on advocacy for young DLLs/ELLs https://t.co/UiHg5C2iSK #ELLCHAT

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT also @geerthoste cultural dimensions and GLOBE reporthttps://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html cultural information

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@Steff_Snell It's Labor Day holiday in US next weekend, so no #ELLChat until Sept. 12.

emilyfranESL Aug 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT

RT to read tomorrow...looks great! :) #ellchat https://t.co/N5X0MRpT3Y

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5 Another article on advocacy for young DLLs/ELLs https://t.co/UiHg5C2iSK #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A6: Most professional development related to #ELLs comes from through Title III, not district level @HeartlandAEA #ELLChat

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6: We get support to attend regional conferences like @IowaCLC or @MIDTESOL conference. Sometimes classroom Ts attend, too. #ELLChat

tanprof Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Thanks for facilitating Good night and thanks fellow ESL tchers for your inspiring advocacy - good night #ellchat https://t.co/wNMw94R9VZ

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@Steff_Snell It's Labor Day holiday in US next weekend, so no #ELLChat until Sept. 12.

JanMcClellanELL Aug 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Time for bed. Goodnight #ELLChat Thanks for the wonderful chat @HSeslteacher

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6 And I’m pushing the ideas from Universal Design for Learning as proactive approach to all languages https://t.co/cSqgoDaTKs #ELLCHAT

MrsYanong Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5- cliche,but have to keep learning! inspired when reading @Tolerance_org or books like Rac(e)ing to Class. I remember my mission #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6: Advocacy is an area I felt my teacher prep program was weak in, so I've done a lot of my own learning via Twitter, blogs, books #ELLChat

ValentinaESL Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6 Preparation for T to become ESL certified, sheltered instruction, language acquisition strategies #ELLCHAT https://t.co/yyXqfDQb1x

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q6: What kinds of professional development does your district offer that supports advocacy for ELLs? #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT

If your district supports PD about ELLs, they are advocating. Get your school district to offer quality PD about ELLs. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6 Will any of you be at WIDA conference in October = Philadelphia? It often sells out. #ELLCHAT

MsTaraDye Aug 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM not this year :( but I loved it last year #ELLCHAT

MrsYanong Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6 Yes! @maggieessig and I are presenting--- let's all connect #ellchat PLN! @Paridad_US https://t.co/mbmVNvvKYE

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6 Will any of you be at WIDA conference in October = Philadelphia? It often sells out. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks to my #ELLChat PLN for discussing the very important topic of #advocacy4ELs with me tonight! I'm working on an archive to follow soon

judiehaynes - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Good night! See you all on 9/12. Thanks Shaley Santiago (@HSeslteacher) for leading this chat. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Aug 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Many thanks for a great #ELLCHAT with guest host Shaeley @HSeslteacher Good night!