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MrsMurat Oct 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT

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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