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BloomBoard May 16 @ 9:00 PM EDT

"Students have to learn English and the content area all at once." Interesting research from @educationweek https://t.co/7fmuU6I4GD #ELLChat

Transtutors May 16 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Stats on English-language learners: https://t.co/r0Ogm1Wktd … #ELLs #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi! Welcome to #ELLCHAT Q1) Please share your name, state and level that you teach.

C_C_Mitchell May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Join @educationweek for “Engaging the Families of #ELLs” #ELLCHAT 5/18,2pm ET https://t.co/lX0aXHL9XP https://t.co/wrpGrUxPRx

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@amgonza We've discussed reading strategies but I'm not sure how long ago. We could do it again in the Fall. #ELLCHAT

coach57 May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Kevin Hime Superintendent #oklaed #ELLCHAT

MrsHime May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Steph Hime Oklahoma grades 2-4 #ellchat

maggieessig May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT

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

Paridad_US May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT

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

eltcarmelita May 16 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1- Carmen, elementary ESL, from Kentucky 🐴🐴🐎 #ELLChat

tweets_angelina May 16 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1: Angelina, Canada-Toronto, grad student/OCT #ellchat -Hello all :)

TheESOLNinja May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Melissa, middle school teacher in MD #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Sorry! We are discussing what administrators need to know about ELLs. The Facebook page is not correct. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/tGvBgmy0ZW

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Hi! i just realized - our Facebook page still says we are doing reading strategies tonight - I thought you changed it?

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1 Hi, I’m Karen Nemeth, co-host of #ELLCHAT Author/consultant/presenter on teaching ELLs/DLLs in #earlyed from eastern PA

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1) Sharon Glenn, formerly IA now PA, taught grades K- 7 #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Sorry Anabel. The FB page is wrong. We'll discuss reading comprehension next week. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/n5uGylxTJs

amgonza May 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Did you already discuss reading strategies? #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1) Judie Haynes, author and #ELLCHAT co-moderator from NJ.

amgonza May 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hello #ellchat Anabel, ESL teacher in NC.

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q2) Who are the ELLs in your school ?(age, where they are from educational background & socio-economic level) #ELLCHAT

emilyfranESL May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1) Emily Francis- NC grades K-5! #ELLCHAT

BrendaMcFry May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#ellchat Brenda Fry, Librarian from PA in an elementary school that serves 25% or more of ELL students from Africa & Spanish speaking areas

BrendaMcFry May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#ellchat Students from Africa, India, Spanish speaking and are low SES

TheESOLNinja May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2: My Title 1 school is about 1/3 ELL. Some Ss come from cities and are well-educated. Others have never been to school before #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2- I taught K-6 ELLs from very diverse backgrounds. Had many Korean students. #ELLCHAT

MrsHime May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: Grades 2-4, Mexico, Guatemala, Vietnam #ellchat

Paridad_US May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2 We work with educators and admin that serve ELs all over the US #ellchat

eltcarmelita May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#ELLChat my students K-5 are mainly from Mexico & Ukraine, low SES, families generally work on horse farms here, Ss not literate in L1

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 I work with #preK programs all across the country and I learn about unexpected pockets of languages or countries of origin #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2) Most recently w/ gr. 7, a concentration of long time born in the US students and also refugees from Myanmar, most lower SES. #ellchat

eltcarmelita May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: #ELLChat my students K-5 are mainly from Mexico & Ukraine, low SES, families generally work on horse farms here, Ss not literate in L1

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 I prepared workshop for group from midwest w/ lots of Spanish resources - learned their main population was Marshall Islands #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 Resource - ELL Identification: info for administrators https://t.co/5yorT5ryuD What's necessary to effectively identify ELLs #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

That's happened to me. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/kD0jUjCFnC

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 I prepared workshop for group from midwest w/ lots of Spanish resources - learned their main population was Marshall Islands #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 We also hear from many schools where there are 5 or more languages in each classroom - And those change year to year! #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@judiehaynes A1- Monica Schnee - NJ - K-1 #ellchat

kat_goyette May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: ELs are 60% of our school's population. Nearly 100% socio-economically disadvantaged, 98% hispanic. 100% deserve quality edu. #ELLchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q3) How do educators & admins share responsibility for achievement of ELLs? Are you included in program decisions? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 I never get an audience with just English and Spanish language to deal with any more. Amazing, challenging times! #ELLCHAT

TheESOLNinja May 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM My school has over twenty languages #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@eslmonica A-2 How many languages does your district have now? #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Moved to Kennett Square PA and people assumed I speak Spanish because an ESL teacher. My ELLs in IA from all over. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3 I’ve been fortunate to provide PD for schools where principal made commitment to participate w/ tchrs. Changes EVERYTHING! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3) 6 Things Principals can do to support their ELLs https://t.co/Ku8Di9laEV #ELLCHAT

TheESOLNinja May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: I feel that we're still working on that partnership. I'm interested in hearing how others do this #ellchat

MrsHime May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: I work very closely with Admin to develop an effective and efficient ELL program for our school #ellchat

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 this year big influx of Russian 3 yrs ago Indian Kor population stable Chinese Japanese Filipino Brazilian Pakistani Spanish #ellchat

maggieessig May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q3 When I help districts assess programs and create action plans I stress that the leadership team include Ts & admin #ellchat

eltcarmelita May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: we are still working on that partnership & I am working on my voice to be more of an advocate #ELLChat

kat_goyette May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Educators/admin collaborate on Individual Language Plans (ILPs) modeled after IEPs to create data based action plans. #ELLChat

emilyfranESL May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: We have families complete a language survey... even though may not be completed accurately! We also have our W-APT for ESL id. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3) I was fortunate to be included in many discussion at the district level but I had to push for it. #ELLCHAT

TheESOLNinja May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@SharonJKGlenn @KarenNemethEdM I feel like that's a general expectation. I finally started taking lessons #ellchat

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 PD for teachrs know ELs parent outreach VALIDATE ROLE OF ESL EXPERTS #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q3) How do educators & admins share responsibility for achievement of ELLs? Are you included in program decisions? #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3) Felt included in decisions at building level and in one district at district level, in another...not always. #ellchat

C_C_Mitchell May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

How can schools do a better job of building relationships with #ELL families? https://t.co/JxtpBowE7I #ellchat https://t.co/E0tOv6SPee

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3) Has your district changed the way ESL services are delivered over the past 5 years? #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 It's important that admin have understanding of lang acquisition & ESL methods so they understand where Ts ideas are coming from #ellchat

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM A3 I do PD in & out of district seem out of distr.some districts care greatly about ELs others do what they must #ellchat

amgonza May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: I'm humbled when credited for ELL's successes but I'm only one part of the team. I always say they're OUR kids not just mine #ellchat

eltcarmelita May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: my district team of ESL teachers does a book study in the summer & we present to the faculty #ELLChat

kat_goyette May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: English Learner Advisory Council members visited classrooms engaged in designated ELD instruction. #ellchat

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@judiehaynes we've moved to mostly co-teach push-in for K a mix for gr.1-2 & mostly pull out for 3-6 #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 Professional Standards for Educational Leaders https://t.co/2hEEOLLfBm disappointingly weak on language diversity! #ELLCHAT

amgonza May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@SharonJKGlenn @KarenNemethEdM Someone even asked me if there's Spanish on the ESOL certification test. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3) What School admins need to know about ELLs &ESL programming https://t.co/NPGMnzRmhk #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@judiehaynes A3 We've been fielding many more requests for PD around coteaching to support ELs #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@judiehaynes My administrators were always very engaged, but I think the most important point in this article is whole staff PD. #ellchat

eltcarmelita May 16 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@eslmonica Do you find push-in more beneficial to K-2? #ellchat

amgonza May 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A2: I serve grades 7-12, mostly Hispanic but not all. ELLs come in all colors, shapes and sizes. #ellchat

maggieessig May 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@amgonza @SharonJKGlenn @KarenNemethEdM My fav is when ppl say to me "So you speak all the languages?"Sometimes I say"yes" for fun #ellchat

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 one huge piece is placement of ELs so we have a mix of SS & clsrm tchers do not feel overwhelmed - also important for scheduling #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q4) What do think administrators need to know about your ELLs? #ELLCHAT

MrsYanong May 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3- seen some remarkable programs where EL needs/assets r string consideration 4 gened curric decisions... Rare gems exist! #ellchat

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@eltcarmelita Absolutely push-in co-teach huge difference for K pull out of lowest only - being in classrm helps ELs & clsrm tchers #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL May 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Late for the #ellchat but A4: who they are and where they come from...and that they are their ss and should make connections like trad. Ss.

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@maggieessig @amgonza @KarenNemethEdM Truth, people always ask that and I try to politely say No, my job is to teach them English. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4 Most state standards for #preK just mention there should be ‘respect for linguistic & cultural diversity’. That gets us nowhere! #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3) Push-in/Pull-out in the Elementary school by Monica Schnee https://t.co/Js3kp3s7Fn #ELLCHAT

TheESOLNinja May 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: I would like for them to get to know the Ss as people and learn about our diverse population. Our Ss don't feel included #ellchat

amgonza May 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: Admins need to know to avoid stereotypes at all cost. Every child is different! #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@SharonJKGlenn We get to that in question 6. #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM A4 should be guidelines at to what it means & how to support it #ellchat

eltcarmelita May 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4 I agree w @KarenNemethEdM we need to be more culturally responsive! Also,academic language takes TIME,acquisition not overnight #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4) Admins need to understand 2nd lang acquisition. #ELLCHAT

amgonza May 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

10 Things You May Not Know About ELLs https://t.co/iYzgAkt201 Feel free to share if you think it would be helpful. #ellchat

Paridad_US May 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 It's important for admin to reflect on their words/actions w/ ELs to ensure that they are modeling an assets-based perspective #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 You’d think this question would be answered by draft standards for educational leader preparation by @NPBEA but sadly, no. #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM learning Korean now & can say that I understand my SS efforts so much more - great to be in their shoes #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4) Admins need to know that ELLS are everyone’s responsibility. ESL staff can't do it alone. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 I feel this is the MOST important: Admins MUST know about educating ELLs - this is NOT same as being ‘respectful of diversity’ #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@amgonza I agree, and this is true for all of us. No two ESL families are the same even from same culture or language background. #ellchat

amgonza May 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Please join me in congratulating Emily for being her district's Teacher of the Year! #ellchat https://t.co/2cT4JB0xWR

emilyfranESL May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1) Emily Francis- NC grades K-5! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4 We have to get them to understand that access to education does not mean just letting ELLs in the building! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Agree!! They also need to understand that There is no one-size-fits-all approach for ELLs. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/Znqoseu1CL

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 I feel this is the MOST important: Admins MUST know about educating ELLs - this is NOT same as being ‘respectful of diversity’ #ELLCHAT

kennycmckee May 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

"English language proficiency is not an indicator of intellect." -- Preach! #ellchat #nced https://t.co/44TzcfOFEk

amgonza May 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

10 Things You May Not Know About ELLs https://t.co/iYzgAkt201 Feel free to share if you think it would be helpful. #ellchat

amgonza May 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Yes! They are not Mexican and even if both Hispanics there are vast differences between countries' cultures #ellchat https://t.co/UmsIKkyvXG

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@amgonza I agree, and this is true for all of us. No two ESL families are the same even from same culture or language background. #ellchat

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 admin knows but needs to show it not all give ELs & ESL tchrs the validation they need #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Congratulations Emily! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/x8ouAz5Vqt

amgonza May 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Please join me in congratulating Emily for being her district's Teacher of the Year! #ellchat https://t.co/2cT4JB0xWR
- emilyfranESL May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  A1) Emily Francis- NC grades K-5! #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@eltcarmelita @KarenNemethEdM One of my ELLs may be testing out, but I know she still has so much academic vocabulary to learn. #ellchat

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Congratulations Amy! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 Review of state standards found most just mentioned ELLs, nothing on how to teach them. Need more https://t.co/xxtJV1gKE9 #ELLCHAT

emilyfranESL May 16 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3: ELA/Math block is 90 min each so I try to push-in as much as possible. Im with them longer time and they're not missing core #ELLCHAT

IL_NJ May 16 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Agree, this is an area where I run into many admin who don't know what they don't know (so don't change) #ellchat

eltcarmelita May 16 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@SharonJKGlenn YES! Our scores should be guidelines not absolutes!#ellchat https://t.co/8lrEqFT97Z

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@eltcarmelita @KarenNemethEdM One of my ELLs may be testing out, but I know she still has so much academic vocabulary to learn. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

I'd also like to congratulate Monica Schnee for recently being named a Fulbright Scholar and is getting ready to go to Korea. #ELLCHAT

abealarcon May 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Unless they taught ELLs good luck! #ellchat #mindset

eltcarmelita May 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Congrats @emilyfranESL! I'd love to learn from you! #ellchat

CarolinaTesol May 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4) BICS is a far cry from CALP #ellchat

MrsYanong May 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4-MAP scores and fluency probe not best way to assess whole picture- use of common assessments in heritage language is my dream #ellchat

emilyfranESL May 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@amgonza Thank you! Im honored! yay ESL!!! #advocacy4ELs #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Thanks Judie & Karen! Will be an experience to do KSL Korean as a 2nd lang will come back with great empathy & insight #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4) standardized test designed for English speakers to measure content knowledge in Eng is not valid assessment for ELLs. #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Great point! Intentions can be in right place, but actual teaching language is complicated! #ellchat

eltcarmelita May 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Exactly! Biggest misunderstanding at my school #ELLChat https://t.co/MFt9yOp8z7

CarolinaTesol May 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4) BICS is a far cry from CALP #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@emilyfranESL @amgonza Congratulations!! Such an honor. Thanks for tipping us off, Anabel. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 Preparing Ed Leaders for young DLLs/ELLs so critical - I edited a book w/ 45 experts on this topic. https://t.co/vvaqT8Dm6p #ELLCHAT

eltcarmelita May 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I'm out early but THANKS #ellchat I have learned a lot!

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4) Collaboration between teachers is key to ELL success. #ELLCHAT

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KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 Yes! Admins need to understand no one test score captures what ELLs know & can do =need observations + #ELLCHAT https://t.co/dmtz4zprQO

MrsYanong May 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4-MAP scores and fluency probe not best way to assess whole picture- use of common assessments in heritage language is my dream #ellchat

VioletaRGamez May 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1&2) Violeta. Sorry 2 b late again! Teach 1-6 ELLs in IL. Mostly spanish speakers but other cultures as well. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@abealarcon Just the basic SLA conepts (Social vs. Academic language) would be really helpful. #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Great book to give admin- do a book/lunch group led by ESL tchr w/clsrm techrs who care - good PD opportunity #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q5) What could your school district do improve their approach to ELL programming? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4 Oh, AND Can we please get admins past the false belief that slapping Eng alphabet drills on preK-K ELLs will help them read? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q6) What kinds of professional development programs do you think would improve services to ELLs #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5 +PD for gen ed tchrs better resources for ELs in gen ed clsrms have ESL tchrs do presentations at fac meets to value ELs & them #ellchat

VioletaRGamez May 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM @MrsYanong I would luv to be able to assess in L1. Where can I get them? #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4) Increasing Collaboration Between ESL and Content Teachers A Principal’s Perspective (Part 1) https://t.co/atQLyVvLOx #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5 School districts should articulate evidence based language plan w/ mission and vision to guide every member of school community #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6) Creating a Planning Process that Meets ELLs' Needs: A Staff Development Teacher's Perspective (Part 2) https://t.co/Ntzi2TkYXR #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Agreed! Can we get that tattooed on our foreheads? #ellchat

CarolinaTesol May 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6) Not sure, but after school can be difficult-many in the PD look at you like you're sucking the life out of them. Timing-crucial #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I agree. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/Jn5O63tn2A

ProfJPizzo May 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Q5) ELL must involve the community to encourage language in a dynamic, realistic, interactive environment. Visit a restaurant.

MrsYanong May 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5- give program changes time and consistency #ellchat

emilyfranESL May 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@judiehaynes A4: its very important to build a great relationship & build trust with teachers to better support our students. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@EmilyDESOL383 @DebbieZacarian Thanks! Hope it's going well. #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5) Was included on curriculum review team, and they'd not thought about ELLs before in that process. Inclusion of us is critical. #ellchat

MrsYanong May 16 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I wholeheartedly second this motion! Stop letting phonics drive lessons... Go for meaning people! #ellchat https://t.co/90qQlyjRHm

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4 Oh, AND Can we please get admins past the false belief that slapping Eng alphabet drills on preK-K ELLs will help them read? #ELLCHAT

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judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6) I agree. Whole staff PD is impt but PD doesn't help if administrators are not there. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/LlEp9kaFj3

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@judiehaynes My administrators were always very engaged, but I think the most important point in this article is whole staff PD. #ellchat

emilyfranESL May 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@judiehaynes A6: 2nd Language development/process. Cultural awareness! SIOP! #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5) I experienced that over and over again. New reading or math series without considering ELLs! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/wXJ4ozu4Kj

SharonJKGlenn May 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5) Was included on curriculum review team, and they'd not thought about ELLs before in that process. Inclusion of us is critical. #ellchat

IL_NJ May 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6) Best PD I've had was focused on misconceptions about ELLs for whole faculty/ admin--really opened communication in the school #ellchat

amgonza May 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6: PLC & informal convo is PD too. Take every opportunity to share. #ellchat

C_C_Mitchell May 16 @ 9:57 PM EDT

For Stalled #ELL Students, Graduation Is Often an Elusive Goal https://t.co/mWKeVaz5rA #ELLChat https://t.co/Kj3jwJQDsa

TheESOLNinja May 16 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: I don't think that there is a lack of PD. However, PD needs to be implemented and tweaked, not just presented #ellchat

VioletaRGamez May 16 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM Lucky 2 hav principal who trusts me 2 do best 4 Ss & growth matters not jst # of exits #ellchat https://t.co/EN14Ny6WRP

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 I feel this is the MOST important: Admins MUST know about educating ELLs - this is NOT same as being ‘respectful of diversity’ #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US May 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Agreed! Follow up & coaching is key for lasting change #ellchat https://t.co/BMkcm4DP75

TheESOLNinja May 16 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: I don't think that there is a lack of PD. However, PD needs to be implemented and tweaked, not just presented #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A5) Best Practices for Adolescent ELLs https://t.co/fhisx0Drly #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator May 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6 Top 10 Tips to help admins connect with diverse members of school community https://t.co/HPhd6ajFVB #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

gave PD at my distr where I explained NJ Bilingual Code models of instr. ACCESS & how we are all accountable - did resonate w/many #ellchat

JanieCarnock May 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A5) Districts should consider/expand home language instruction. Dual immersion = asset-based gold standard. https://t.co/znr0iQLf1W #ELLCHAT

eslmonica May 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@Paridad_US yes & a follow up by the ESL team to support gen ed tchrs #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator May 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A4) Admins need to know how to the families of ELLs. #ELLCHAT

amgonza May 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Good night #ellchat Keep up the good work and keep advocating for ELLs! https://t.co/K1Stk0iHAA