#ELLCHAT Archive
#ELLCHAT is a repository for ideas related to teaching English Language Learners.
Monday October 10, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
MrsMurat
Oct 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Checkout my resources from GAFE Summit!
https://t.co/vrXgjaqm0d
#tntechchat
#k12talent
#colchat
#ellchat
#iechat
#kinderchat
#luthed
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Q1) Please share your name, where you’re from and what you teach.
#ELLCHAT
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
A1: Jan McClellan, Springfield, Missouri 6-8 ELL Direct Instruction
#ELLCHAT
Steff_Snell
Oct 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A1) Steffany from West Lawn, PA. I teach ESL K-5.
#ellchat
Paridad_US
Oct 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A1 Paridad Education Consulting - a group of EL/Bilingual education consultants that work around the US
#ellchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A1) Judie Haynes, former K-6 ESL teacher & author from N.J.
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Good evening. I’m Karen Nemeth, author, consultant, advocate for ELLs in
#ece
, host of
https://t.co/KPk1jEvOqq
and co-host of
#ELLCHAT
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Q1) Raquel director of elementary services at E.L. Achieve
#ELLChat
a_thomason12
Oct 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A1) Allie from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I'm currently doing my student teaching in 10th grade World History
#ellchat
Miss_Edelman
Oct 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A1: Sarah from Elizabethtown, Pa, pre-service teacher studying early childhood and special education
#ellchat
HSeslteacher
Oct 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A1 - Shaeley from Central Iowa. K12 ESL Instructional Coach joining
#ELLChat
tonight.
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@a_thomason12
Awesome! My student teaching is what helped me see my passion for EL.
#ELLCHAT
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@HSeslteacher
Great job at MIDTESOL! It was so amazing!
#ELLCHAT
egarbera
Oct 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Erin Garber from West Lawn, PA. I teach K-5 ESL
#ELLchat
Vhassan4621
Oct 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
#ELLChat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Please be sure to use A1 to reply to Q1, etc.
#ELLCHAT
VioletaRGamez
Oct 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1) Violeta Gamez. ESL teacher in IL. Hi
@judiehaynes
and
@KarenNemethEdM
. Been a while
#ellchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Also, please follow the new people on the chat!
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q2) What’s happening in your school district that you feel is not equitable for ELLs?
#ELLCHAT
Steff_Snell
Oct 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Welcome back
@VioletaRGamez
! Seems like there are quite a few regulars missing tonight...maybe bc of the holiday?!
#ellchat
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Happy to see you on
#ELLCHAT
,
@VioletaRGamez
. Lots of familiar and new participants here!
https://t.co/lyLxbRn9tg
VioletaRGamez
Oct 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1) Violeta Gamez. ESL teacher in IL. Hi
@judiehaynes
and
@KarenNemethEdM
. Been a while
#ellchat
kathylott
Oct 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Hi to all - Kathy from Canada - Elementary Principal - Happy Thanksgiving!
#ellchat
egarbera
Oct 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1) Erin Garber from West Lawn, PA. I teach ESL K-5.
#ELLchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A2) ELL education is under funded.
#ELLCHAT
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1) Raquel director of elementary services at E.L. Achieve. We work in districts in CA, WA, OR, AR, NE, AK, TX, and CO
#ELLChat
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@kathylott
you too! My Aunt lives in Thompson, Manitoba and shared photos of her Thanksgiving spread :)
#ELLCHAT
lfortewilliams
Oct 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1) Larissa from Indiana. HS ESL teacher
#ellchat
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A2 Good time to highlight difference between “equal” and “equitable” which means students get what they need, not all the same
#ELLCHAT
maggieessig
Oct 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 A1 Maggie from IL - EL/Bilingual Education Consultant
#ellchat
CathieArbonne
Oct 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@judiehaynes
A2: For one thing, I teach in non-public schools where they get it for less time per week than those in public schl.
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q2) What’s happening in your school district that you feel is not equitable for your ELLs?
#ELLCHAT
CSchlessinger
Oct 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1 NJ primary school ESL teacher
#ELLCHAT
Steff_Snell
Oct 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A2) Just talking about this with colleagues today. Grade level clrm assessments not equitable for ELLs.
#ellchat
mathcoachrivera
Oct 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A2) no support for math due to limited number mover if staff and lack of training for teachers due to limited PD time
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A2) Resource: Equity for ELLs -
https://t.co/upafmOcO0R
#ELLCHAT
Sara_n_deepity
Oct 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Sara Valladolid English Language Support Teacher from Ca joining in
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2) Better PD on how to teach ELLs is needed. ELLs have the right to equal access to education.
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2 How many times must I hear admins say ‘we can’t support Urdu or Hmong, so we don’t support Spanish either - has to be equal’
#ELLCHAT
lfortewilliams
Oct 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2) Underfunded. ESL teachers spread too thin. All students aren't getting everything they need.
#ellchat
Paridad_US
Oct 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2 Many schools still use Eng proficiency as the price of admission to rigorous/innovative content instruction
#ellchat
mkpfaith
Oct 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
#ELLChat
Melissa J. I teach ELLs in NC. Grades 6-8.
Miss_Edelman
Oct 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: disregard for home languages and having few resources in students' home languages
#ellchat
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2 You may know this article about equality vs. equity from
@EdTrust
https://t.co/AwQm8OLyEr
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2) Many schools have all English programs and ELLs are not supported at all in L1.
#ELLCHAT
lfortewilliams
Oct 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2) PD for classroom teachers is not a priority.
#ellchat
mathcoachrivera
Oct 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2) no support in math instruction due to limited staffing and PD needed for teacher on ELL teaching strategies
#ELLCHAT
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@KarenNemethEdM
What's the best way to respond to this?
#ellchat
Paridad_US
Oct 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2 Cont. - Language development and content learning need to happen together!
#ellchat
https://t.co/EXcFB4eBU3
Paridad_US
Oct 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2 Many schools still use Eng proficiency as the price of admission to rigorous/innovative content instruction
#ellchat
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
So true! Language barrier shouldn't keep students from being challenged and engaged.
#ellchat
https://t.co/eIkqv0Nhyb
Paridad_US
Oct 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2 Many schools still use Eng proficiency as the price of admission to rigorous/innovative content instruction
#ellchat
morsar_wilson
Oct 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2 our parents don't have adequate resources when it comes to translated forms, report cards, or any other type of services
#ellchat
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2 MANY program evaluations/checklists ask if supports provided in student’s languages so they check yes if they only offer one :(
#ELLCHAT
Sara_n_deepity
Oct 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A1: Sara Valladolid English Language Support Teacher from Ca joining in
#ELLCHAT
AssignmentHelpN
Oct 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Keeping Students Interested in Classroom Teaching
https://t.co/mtv0Sqx1yf
#coascd
#colchat
#eduality
#EdVoice
#ellchat
#iechat
#kinderchat
Steff_Snell
Oct 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@KarenNemethEdM
Yes! Our ESL team discussion today! We were wondering why PA has a spanish math PSSA, but no other language???
#ellchat
VioletaRGamez
Oct 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@KarenNemethEdM
Wow! Really??
#ellchat
https://t.co/JewKgmQTIi
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2 How many times must I hear admins say ‘we can’t support Urdu or Hmong, so we don’t support Spanish either - has to be equal’
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2) I think the predominance on standardized testing makes education inequitable for ELLs.
#ELLCHAT
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@VioletaRGamez
@KarenNemethEdM
I hear this as well.
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@JanMcClellanELL
A2 A colleague said ‘if you’re having heart attack, I shouldn’t do CPR on you because I can’t give it to everyone?
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Important point.
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/Y5p3fOmz1D
morsar_wilson
Oct 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2 our parents don't have adequate resources when it comes to translated forms, report cards, or any other type of services
#ellchat
HSeslteacher
Oct 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@judiehaynes
A2- More specifically, lack of progress monitoring tools written for ELLs so we have multiple ways to show growth
#ELLChat
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@KarenNemethEdM
that's one way to respond lol.
#ELLCHAT
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
so true!
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/g00C7zLApd
HSeslteacher
Oct 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@judiehaynes
A2- More specifically, lack of progress monitoring tools written for ELLs so we have multiple ways to show growth
#ELLChat
HSeslteacher
Oct 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#ELLChat
https://t.co/LwNzkV0Wv1
mkpfaith
Oct 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@JanMcClellanELL
@Paridad_US
Agree! They need access to challenging content too
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2) ELLs do not have equal access to content information. More PD on teaching ELLs.
#ELLCHAT
kathylott
Oct 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 - we begin with developing a learner profile to understand our kids as individuals
#ellchat
https://t.co/QE7LOoqOBh
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2 How about the large NJ city with more than 40 languages, but district enrollment office has signs only in English? Welcoming?
#ELLCHAT
VioletaRGamez
Oct 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@Steff_Snell
Thx for warm welcome! Maybe it's bc of holiday. I keep thinking it's Sunday!
#ellchat
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2 I like this
@EdTrust
quote “let’s make equity synonymous with ‘more for those who need it’”
#ELLCHAT
#earlyed
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
wow! This has a lot of value to EL! Amazing.
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/Jebr67jaJd
kathylott
Oct 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 - we begin with developing a learner profile to understand our kids as individuals
#ellchat
https://t.co/QE7LOoqOBh
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3) What policies should be introduced to ensure equity for ELLs?
#ELLCHAT
massignmenthelp
Oct 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
4 Interesting Facts about K-12 Education
https://t.co/opLHhYEyzC
#coascd
#colchat
#eduality
#EdVoice
#ellchat
#iechat
#kinderchat
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@HSeslteacher
@judiehaynes
A2) prog mnitoring shld include not just ELD assessments and data of how ELs transfer lang into content
#ELLCHAT
morsar_wilson
Oct 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A1: Sarah Morrissey from West Lawn, PA. I teach ESL K-8.
#ellchat
VioletaRGamez
Oct 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@JanMcClellanELL
@KarenNemethEdM
how is that even fair? So short sighted
#ellchat
Steff_Snell
Oct 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@mathcoachrivera
Great way to accommodate for ELLs! We'd be challenged by consistency among schls & the tests they're administering
#ellchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3) Resource: Equity for ELLs -
https://t.co/upafmOcO0R
#ELLCHAT
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@HSeslteacher
@judiehaynes
A2) prog mnitoring shld ELD assessments AND data of how ELs transfer lang into content
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3 I love these welcoming posters in NYC school buildings
#ELLCHAT
Makes people feel that equity is a focus
https://t.co/3XmCByFWR8
HSeslteacher
Oct 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
From
@RusulAlrubail
who sometimes joins us on
#ELLChat
!
https://t.co/MAJ36iRcyc
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3) Resource: Equity for ELLs -
https://t.co/upafmOcO0R
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3) We need to ensure fair assessment of ELLs. They shouldn't be penalized for the ELD level.
#ELLCHAT
CathieArbonne
Oct 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Q3: Allowing standardized testing in their native language if not Spanish
#ELLCHAT
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
#truth
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/Tj9UdeQRlN
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3) We need to ensure fair assessment of ELLs. They shouldn't be penalized for the ELD level.
#ELLCHAT
VioletaRGamez
Oct 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
@KarenNemethEdM
I luv this!
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/RzhadIg3Hw
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2 I like this
@EdTrust
quote “let’s make equity synonymous with ‘more for those who need it’”
#ELLCHAT
#earlyed
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3) We need to provide ELLs with quality instruction and materials. This means high quality PD & money to buy materials.
#ELLCHAT
Steff_Snell
Oct 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Love this idea
@kathylott
! Who is resp. for creating this? And how is it shared with clrm tchrs?
#ellchat
https://t.co/wWEA3w8CPV
kathylott
Oct 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 - we begin with developing a learner profile to understand our kids as individuals
#ellchat
https://t.co/QE7LOoqOBh
lesliedavison
Oct 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3) Extra curricular enrichment activities such as Chess or Tech Club must include ELLs in the building.
#ellchat
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3 Interesting to me that
#earlyed
has about 13% kids with IEP, but 25% kids w/ different languages. But who gets accommodations?
#ELLCHAT
Miss_Edelman
Oct 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@KarenNemethEdM
I love those posters, too! Taking the time to greet students in their 1st language can make them feel more welcome.
#ellchat
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3) we should implement the policies we have well. ELs need both dedicated & integrated ELD. Some people say we only need int. ELD
#ELLChat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3) We need to have guidelines so that districts do not silence bilingualism. We need to support maintenance of L1.
#ELLCHAT
HSeslteacher
Oct 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: I've heard of some states requiring additional hours for ESL endorsement, but then harder to have anyone qualified for jobs.
#ELLChat
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@judiehaynes
so many ELD progs are just lang arts program with no real specific or intentional supports for developing lang prof
#ELLChat
lesliedavison
Oct 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@judiehaynes
I wonder if this is a state level discussion.
#ellchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3) i think this is something that we need to advocate for so that our practice reflects research.
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/1VbC5oObOn
lesliedavison
Oct 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@judiehaynes
I wonder if this is a state level discussion.
#ellchat
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3 New federal policy statement on DLLs says program must have language plan for equitable access
https://t.co/JrpupYc26Y
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Q4) How can teachers promote equitable learning for their ELLs?
#ELLCHAT
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@judiehaynes
Our monolingualism creates a vicious cycle. How many teachers do we have that have a deep proficiency of L2?
#ELLChat
Miss_Edelman
Oct 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3: does anyone have bilingual programs in their schools? We have been talking about the merits of bilingual ed in my classes
#ellchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Please be sure to answer Q4 with A4 so that we know which question your discussing.
#ELLCHAT
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: It starts in my classroom and the classrooms I 'touch'. I advocate one teacher at a time.
#ELLCHAT
It takes intentional discussion.
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3 This should be national discussion (research shows what works - not politics) plus state plus local.
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/ksVjsGaUuE
lesliedavison
Oct 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@judiehaynes
I wonder if this is a state level discussion.
#ellchat
lesliedavison
Oct 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3) It's hard to understand why a kinder student (ell) in DL program should be at the same level as a non ell student in June.
#ellchat
HSeslteacher
Oct 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@JanMcClellanELL
A4: I was just thinking similarly about circles of influence beginning in your class, with 1 or 2 teachers, etc.
#ELLChat
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@HSeslteacher
Great minds :)
#ELLCHAT
lfortewilliams
Oct 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4) Push-In models must ensure classroom Ts have all info needed to meet individual needs of ELs.
#ellchat
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4 Hey,
#ELLCHAT
friends. I made you something for this question. Please share it around!
#duallangchat
#earlyed
…
https://t.co/EAnNXA9wjJ
nikiugel
Oct 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Teachers either look for adaptable texts and make content accessible or put students on computers to fend for themselves.
#ELLCHAT
HSeslteacher
Oct 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Using assessments for multiple purposes is efficient.
#ELLChat
https://t.co/Aq8pCwiIkl
TanELLclassroom
Oct 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@lfortewilliams
@judiehaynes
Often, assessments of content become reading assessments instead. I co-construct assessments w/ content tchers
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q4) tchrs need to have a clear vision of grade level target so that they can then differentiate for language demand - not by task.
#ELLChat
Sara_n_deepity
Oct 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4) ELD designated time should honor making progress towards language proficiency. PD in L2 acquisition should be available
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4 A recommendation in the federal policy for
#earlyed
is monolingual tchrs should be trained/supported to work w/ DLLs/ELLs
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4) Teachers need to provide accommodations for ELLs.
#ELLCHAT
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Q4) tchrs can also talk to students about the importance of being a strong communicator in all their languages/worlds
#ELLChat
MrDataGuy
Oct 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@VioletaRGamez
Lurking tonight. Good stuff here. What's good for ELL is good stuff for all. I will try to come back
#ellchat
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
sorry, I keep answering with Q instead of A.
#ELLChat
Steff_Snell
Oct 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4) I think maybe it starts simply with building relationships and having conversations...
#ellchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4) Excellent article: Equity & Language Training module for Closing Achievement Gaps
https://t.co/BUHmfyB1uT
#ELLCHAT
Paridad_US
Oct 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4 Ts need to understand how to differentiate for language prof (and plan language supports) for ELs without watering down content
#ellchat
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@judiehaynes
the teachers in my building are amazing at accommodating and scaffolding 4 EL.
#ProudCarverCougar
#ELLCHAT
mkpfaith
Oct 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@Miss_Edelman
#ELLCHAT
@Miss_Edelman
We have a bilingual elem that feeds into our school. Ss come in already Exited or transitional. 👍🏼
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@Steff_Snell
Agree!!!
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4 ESL teachers can advocate/inform colleagues that ELLs are not all the same - can’t be served by one-size-fits-all programs!
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4) Schools should create classroom and school environments that facilitate language learning.
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A4) Recognize language dev stages and promising instructional practices for teaching in the classroom and school.
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4 Help your school community get to know each of your ELLs as an individual, reduce tendency to lump them all together
#ELLCHAT
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@Paridad_US
Ts need to include specific language objectives...I found this helps when looking at content objectives.
#ELLCHAT
Miss_Edelman
Oct 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: differentiated lessons can benefit ells and all students, no student feels left out that way
#ellchat
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT
So true!
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/Ohg6qjJt8N
Miss_Edelman
Oct 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: differentiated lessons can benefit ells and all students, no student feels left out that way
#ellchat
VioletaRGamez
Oct 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@MrDataGuy
I'm glad you popped in! I think u hav lots of insight/methods for fairly assessing ELLs.
#ellchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A4) Tchrs should recognize & build on cultural and equity assumptions and culturally relevant instruction.
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4 I agree, and differentiated lessons help prepare and support better teachers too! Win/win!
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/HUZMIc5bRL
Miss_Edelman
Oct 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: differentiated lessons can benefit ells and all students, no student feels left out that way
#ellchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
This is important!
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/F5fAc8OgXt
Paridad_US
Oct 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4 Ts need to understand how to differentiate for language prof (and plan language supports) for ELs without watering down content
#ellchat
lesliedavison
Oct 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4) Robust vocabulary instruction along with high level content. Double duty. High expectations for success.
#ellchat
nikiugel
Oct 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4) robust content that is thought provoking. Slow and steady. Better to deeply cover over days lessons that are age appropriate.
#ELLCHAT
Paridad_US
Oct 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A4 Ts can help ELs navigate the hidden culture of school and reduce some of the possible sources of anxiety for Ss
#ellchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
That says a lot about your school district's support of equity for ELLs!
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/Ud6kMBJZGJ
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@judiehaynes
the teachers in my building are amazing at accommodating and scaffolding 4 EL.
#ProudCarverCougar
#ELLCHAT
lesliedavison
Oct 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
@Miss_Edelman
I 100% agree. Everyone (including me) is a language learner.
#ellchat
MrDataGuy
Oct 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
@VioletaRGamez
Thanks, I will really have to come back. Bilingual is a great thing to be!
#ellchat
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A4 Also don’t forget that one part of equity is making sure students w/ disabilities get special ed regardless of language needs
#ELLCHAT
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Gifted as well!
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/hAWbvop2a4
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A4 Also don’t forget that one part of equity is making sure students w/ disabilities get special ed regardless of language needs
#ELLCHAT
TwitLiveEvents
Oct 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
October 10, 2016 at 10:00PM Twitter Chat -
#ellchat
#TwitterChat
Visit
https://t.co/52cTeoQ3Zw
for more events.
MsTaraDye
Oct 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A2 not having all info translated before it goes home
#ellchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Q5) How do you think strengths-based instruction would support ELLs equity?
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A4 I just created a book w/ Spanish/English cognates & tools to support vocab dev in both langs for preK-K
https://t.co/oTBRdrkDy5
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5) An Equity Agenda for English Learners
https://t.co/vxyzdy7ZnX
#ELLCHAT
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
https://t.co/B9aCz3xXOb
for help with Q5.
#ELLCHAT
Steff_Snell
Oct 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Well
#ellchat
, great convo tonight. My computer is about to die and I don't have my charger. I'll try to follow along on my phone!
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5: Can Do descriptors are amazing at helping me with the strengths of my students...it's a jumping off point.
#ELLCHAT
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Q5) ELs know a lot and don't know a lot of English. We have to fill gaps and keep moving forward. That way it's about accelaration
#ELLChat
nikiugel
Oct 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5) imagine if all instruction was strength based? Wouldn't school be a safer place to learn?
#ELLCHAT
kathylott
Oct 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A5 - I like this sketchnote - reminds us all that in all classrooms we MUST be student focussed
#ellchat
https://t.co/pjduGxYU6z
Paridad_US
Oct 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A5 Ts appreciate when evaluations focus on what they are doing well...why wouldn't our Ss want the same interaction?
#ellchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A5) Teachers need to draw on students strengths not focus on their English Lang level.
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A5 I gave keynote recently, superintendent introduced me by saying ‘our ELLs come to us with deficits’. GAH!?!?
#ELLCHAT
Sara_n_deepity
Oct 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A5: focusing on strengths enables Ts to focus on the next steps of progress in Lang acquisition this key
@judiehaynes
#ELLCHAT
lesliedavison
Oct 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A5) Love this! I'm still a huge fan of
https://t.co/3bMfjzMbJq
.
https://t.co/mqJyglNw0I
Not sure there is a free version.
#ellchat
HSeslteacher
Oct 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
@KarenNemethEdM
A5: They actually come with "funds of knowledge" that we're often unaware of. Cultural & native lang strengths esp.
#ellchat
lesliedavison
Oct 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
@KarenNemethEdM
¡¡¡¡NO!!!!!
#ellchat
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A4 Slideshare I presented to app developers about what they’re missing about equitable language access
https://t.co/vlrEUA4sQt
#ELLCHAT
HSeslteacher
Oct 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A5: Not specific to ELLs but a great book about strengths in ed generally by Fox
https://t.co/a2P6KF5X9e
#ELLChat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A5) Rather than thinking of ELL ed as a problem, embrace ELLs where they are.
#ELLCHAT
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@KarenNemethEdM
yikes! in my trainings I hear a lot of, "the problem is that students don't speak English at home."
#ELLChat
melsa777
Oct 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@judiehaynes
I find this the hardest to have them understand...and modified assessments. Wish I had a magic wand.
#ellchat
Miss_Edelman
Oct 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A5: strengths based instruction is more equitable for all. We all hold more value in things we feel that we can do/are good at
#ellchat
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A4 One more thought on this: schools gotta go back to who sold them curriculum/assessments/resources and DEMAND language supports!
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Resource: Innovations in Educational Equity for ELLS
https://t.co/GbqYCaZ1UB
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A5) Educational Equity for English Learners
https://t.co/KBicInrdRi
#ELLCHAT
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A4 If you or your school spent $$ on curriculum, assessments, resources you have a right/responsibility to hold them accountable
#ELLCHAT
HSeslteacher
Oct 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@raq_steady
Yet actually speaking another language at home is a strength - just not highly valued now in U.S.
#ELLChat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Q6)) What kind of PD do teachers need to support ELL equity?
#ELLCHAT
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A5) What did you do?
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/s9Osvtc6o0
KarenNemethEdM
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A5 I gave keynote recently, superintendent introduced me by saying ‘our ELLs come to us with deficits’. GAH!?!?
#ELLCHAT
melsa777
Oct 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: need PD PERIOD...we assume all Ts know how to work with ELLs and sped and they don't. Training more than on the job
#ELLCHAT
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: I think more PD period about supporting ELL with curriculum & instruction. Newcomer PD, cultural understanding
#ellchat
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A5) lately i've been hearing a lot of "students of poverty" are just like ELs and need ELD too. they don't see it's not the same
#ELLChat
MsTaraDye
Oct 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6 ongoing!! Strength based, how to modify how to adjust, how to access translators interpreters. Wherever the gaps are!
#ELLCHAT
melsa777
Oct 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
My favorite line, "They don't know anything!" Argh,..our kids know a lot they can't tell you yet!
#ELLCHAT
lfortewilliams
Oct 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A6: Scaffolding, language supports, assessment modifications...
#ellchat
Toppel_ELD
Oct 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A5) Asset oriented thinking from Ts will boost self-efficacy and confidence among Ss.
#ELLCHAT
Paridad_US
Oct 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A6 How to write language objectives and create instruction with language supports!
#ellchat
VioletaRGamez
Oct 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@judiehaynes
Can you tell me more abt how that works?
#ellchat
JanMcClellanELL
Oct 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@Paridad_US
YES! I'd go and grab all I could to go as well!
#ELLCHAT
melsa777
Oct 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Our students are complex...it's not a one size fits all and "programs" aren't going to "fix" them.
#ELLCHAT
Miss_Edelman
Oct 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A6: PD about understanding other cultures and drawing on experiences rather than seeing deficits in students
#ellchat
lesliedavison
Oct 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A6) Second language acquisition theory & practice. Having attempted to learn a second language is also helpful in building empathy.
#ellchat
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A6) they need to build their understanding of the continuum of proficiency so they talk about EL language use specifically to plan
#ELLChat
MadameMoodle
Oct 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
VERY important. Word problems in math are hard enough. Choose words wisely.
#KISS
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/kTi8twZrqJ
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
This is important!
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/F5fAc8OgXt
Paridad_US
Oct 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4 Ts need to understand how to differentiate for language prof (and plan language supports) for ELs without watering down content
#ellchat
melsa777
Oct 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@lfortewilliams
we need to allow teacher to feel comfortable in asking questions and allow for conversation.
#ellchat
VioletaRGamez
Oct 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@kathylott
@KarenNemethEdM
Are classroom Ts trained?
#ellchat
judiehaynes
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
66% of ELLs live in poverty so I guess there is an overlap.
#ELLCHAT
https://t.co/DvIWi8lG86
raq_steady
Oct 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A5) lately i've been hearing a lot of "students of poverty" are just like ELs and need ELD too. they don't see it's not the same
#ELLChat