#ELLCHAT Archive | Participate

TeachingChannel Jun 5 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Kids writing on the tables? Sure! https://t.co/gZgT23BOU0 #ELLchat #edchat

participatechat Jun 5 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #ELLCHAT by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/TtihYHTCPA

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Good evening, #ELLCHAT - We are looking forward to an hour of reflection, but first, please introduce yourself!

EarlyLang Jun 5 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#ELLchat: attend the NNELL Summer Institute - register now! https://t.co/eJMYNsb4Kg… Full workshop descriptions: https://t.co/vhhGKnVym3

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Good evening Karen and all! Lydia Breiseth here from @ColorinColorado - really looking forward to this chat! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:04 PM EDT

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

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1: Shaeley, K12 ESL Instructional Coach from Central Iowa. Glad to be reflecting on #ELLChat tonight.

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1) Good evening #ELLchat - it’s been a while. :) Mr. C live from @A2schools in Ann Arbor, MI. EL Teacher K-5.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT will be chatting for the next hour, as we respond to reflection questions based on article via @colorincolorado !!

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1 I’m Karen Nemeth, co-host of #ELLCHAT , early childhood DLL/ELL expert, author, consultant from eastern PA and https://t.co/IWsYYGOL9i

ValentinaESL Jun 5 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1 Valentina, PD Specialist for ELLs from Katy, Tx #ELLChat

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1. LeighAnn, from NJ. I teach K-5 ESL. Excited to join my first #ELLCHAT!

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:07 PM EDT

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

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Welcome everyone! Remember to include the answer number to the question for your response. And always add #ellchat

MinaNaranjo916 Jun 5 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Glad to join! Mina Naranjo, Director Bilingual/ESL, Tyler ISD #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q2) Do you feel that your work was valued and appreciated over the past year? Why or why not? #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 Lydia Breiseth, mgr of Colorin Colorado in Arlington, Va! (Not in Colorado...) ;) #ellchat

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 This was my first year teaching. I came into a new school w/ a new administration, and have felt at home. Valued + Appreciated. #ellchat

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: Yes! Sometimes hard to see improvements week to week but looking back at year, others have commented on visibility of program #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2) Problem with not being in a school anymore is the lack of positive reinforcement on a regular basis. Authoring is lonely. #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 I am very grateful to work with the staff of @A2_Logan who have all contributed to helping me grow and learn this year. #ellchat

smcnd87 Jun 5 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1) Jane; ESL/bilingual teacher from suburbs of Chicago #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Jun 5 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 definitely valued & appreciated! I was asked to visit several campuses & tailor PD to meet their needs #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:14 PM EDT

That's why you participate so regularly in #ELLChat, right? I do appreciate you moderating the chat. I know firsthand the work to prep Qs.

In reply to @judiehaynes

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:14 PM EDT

so great to hear. What a year to start teaching! #ellchat

In reply to @MrC_A2

massignmenthelp Jun 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

10 Lifestyle Tips that can Help College Freshman Save a lot of Money https://t.co/t4PuIYV8ld #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Brad Womack, ESL Dept. Chair and English teacher of newcomers in Amarillo, TX. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Yes Shaeley. It's the only time I am talking to a lot of people! #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:14 PM EDT

That's why you participate so regularly in #ELLChat, right? I do appreciate you moderating the chat. I know firsthand the work to prep Qs.
In reply to @judiehaynes

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Loved the article from @ColorinColorado We used some of the questions in our last ESL staff meeting! #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT will be chatting for the next hour, as we respond to reflection questions based on article via @colorincolorado !!

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

nice to get that feedback.... #ellchat

In reply to @HSeslteacher

smcnd87 Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2) Have felt valued by parents and students, esp as they move on to high school. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 This is what we hope to hear! #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 This was my first year teaching. I came into a new school w/ a new administration, and have felt at home. Valued + Appreciated. #ellchat

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2. Yes&No - my 3rd year in the building - still think some teachers are resistant to accommodating ELLs. Others appreciate. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

The #ELLCHAT stream is being used between 9:00 & 10:00 PM. Please post other info after the chat. Thanks.

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 Yes, very much so. I was given the charge and freedom to revamp our newcomer program for the upcoming year. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 I agree, @judiehaynes I often think that there’s literally no person who knows all of what I do - I just do it! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2) Problem with not being in a school anymore is the lack of positive reinforcement on a regular basis. Authoring is lonely. #ELLCHAT

MinaNaranjo916 Jun 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2. Most definitely! Hiring the right talent in the dept improved our game in service and collective creative output. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Wow, that's a huge task! Any plans to present or share about changes to the program? Maybe a blog post? #ELLChat

In reply to @bulldawg1987

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3) What is something that was difficult for you during this past school year? #ELLCHAT

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 I was invited to several campuses to conduct ESL strategies wkshops and in May I got the secondary ELL teachers together. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 I believe this. That’s why it's great idea for @ColorinColorado to start these reflections & join us to make us think on this! #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: Yes! Sometimes hard to see improvements week to week but looking back at year, others have commented on visibility of program #ellchat

ValentinaESL Jun 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

That's sad. Keep advocating #ellchat

In reply to @theESLlady

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I'm hoping to be able to say this next year. We're hiring 4 new people (for a department of 7). #ellchat

In reply to @MinaNaranjo916

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 One step at a time! We all talk about changing other tchrs and admins one by one. We appreciate you! #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2. Yes&No - my 3rd year in the building - still think some teachers are resistant to accommodating ELLs. Others appreciate. #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

That makes me so happy! That's how we hoped it would be used! #ellchat

In reply to @HSeslteacher, @ColorinColorado

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

That didn't change for me during the 28 years that I spent in public schools. Some teachers collaborated and some never did. #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2. Yes&No - my 3rd year in the building - still think some teachers are resistant to accommodating ELLs. Others appreciate. #ELLCHAT

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3) Not seeing the growth hoped for--new ACCESS cut scores #ellchat

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Iowa implemented new #ELD standards, so we had extensive training on how to use them in our ESL PLC. Challenging but rewarding! #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 This year I am less patient with other authors who forget to address language diversity. I want to shout, “Still??? in 2017???” #ELLCHAT

smcnd87 Jun 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Never guessed that you're new!Your tweets are always thoughtful, informative, and full of great ideas. Congrats! #ELLCHAT

In reply to @MrC_A2

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 To put a positive spin on this, I am positive that assessments are on most people’s list of disappointments this year ;) #ELLCHAT

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3) Not seeing the growth hoped for--new ACCESS cut scores #ellchat

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 The main languages at my school are Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic. Languages that do not use the Latin Alphabet. #ellchat

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 Telling students they could not walk across the graduation stage because they hadn't passed enough state assessments. #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3) Posting the morning headlines! Trying to strike the right balance w/ important updates, uplifting stories, & #ELL news stories #ellchat

MIDTESOL Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: We hosted our largest conference ever in KC last October, so we're feeling the love! #MIDTESOL16 #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:24 PM EDT

As we are sharing our reflections on tonight’s #ELLCHAT I hope some of our reluctant tweeters will feel supported to chime in!

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3) I think that most teachers experienced this difficulty - how to explain to students what was going on in the world. #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3) Posting the morning headlines! Trying to strike the right balance w/ important updates, uplifting stories, & #ELL news stories #ellchat

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 Finding high interest materials on a beginning reading level for secondary students. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 wow, @bulldawg1987 that hurts all of us :( #ELLCHAT

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 Telling students they could not walk across the graduation stage because they hadn't passed enough state assessments. #ELLCHAT

MIDTESOL Jun 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Big challenge is lower attendance & funding cuts for many faculty at university & #IEP programs due to #immigration policies #ELLChat

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3. Biggest challenge - managing all of the demands like testing, paperwork, on top of teaching students which should be priority #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 Learning my students' language systems in order to support their second language acquisition has been the most challenging. #ellchat

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 The main languages at my school are Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic. Languages that do not use the Latin Alphabet. #ellchat

JackieAngiD Jun 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Hi all - can I ask for some help? We will have a deaf ESL student from Japan next year. Does anyone have any links, or ideas? #ELLCHAT

MinaNaranjo916 Jun 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Word! Keep advocating! It takes persistence & determimation to create a positive shift. #ShiftHappens #GrowthMindset #ELLchat

In reply to @ValentinaESL, @theESLlady

smcnd87 Jun 5 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3) Frustration: Push-back from some Ts who don't believe ELs should be in their gen ed classes. This makes me sad for all. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#ELLChat

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Such a valid point - so much going on in our world, especially regarding our ELLs and immigrant families/students.
In reply to @ColorinColorado

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3) Most ESL teachers do not even attempt to learn the languages of Ss when they have a diverse population. So good for you! #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3 Learning my students' language systems in order to support their second language acquisition has been the most challenging. #ellchat
- MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT
  
  A3 The main languages at my school are Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic. Languages that do not use the Latin Alphabet. #ellchat

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:28 PM EDT

That's also a FUN challenge! #ellchat

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3 Learning my students' language systems in order to support their second language acquisition has been the most challenging. #ellchat
- MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT
  
  A3 The main languages at my school are Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic. Languages that do not use the Latin Alphabet. #ellchat

smcnd87 Jun 5 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3) Also difficult was the loss of 10 low-income apt buildings (torn down) in district. Lost many wonderful families. #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:28 PM EDT

This echoes @theESLlady in terms of getting support for #ELL Ss in gen. ed classrooms.... #ellchat

In reply to @smcnd87, @theESLlady

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Agreed! We are still working to help ALL teachers realize they are language teachers! #ellchat

smcnd87 Jun 5 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3) Frustration: Push-back from some Ts who don't believe ELs should be in their gen ed classes. This makes me sad for all. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Q4) What did you accomplish this year that you're especially proud of? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 Important reminder that the success of our ELLs is not just about language learning - so many factors affect them and you! #ELLCHAT

smcnd87 Jun 5 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3) Also difficult was the loss of 10 low-income apt buildings (torn down) in district. Lost many wonderful families. #ELLCHAT

smcnd87 Jun 5 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3) ICE raid was very difficult in many ways. Felt more like a social worker this year than a teacher. #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Uuuff! Where did they go? Did they stay in the district? Could anyone track them to see where they landed? #ellchat

In reply to @smcnd87

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

So sad, so frustrating. #ellchat

In reply to @smcnd87

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Definitely frustrating, but I try to find the positives and stay passionate about our field! #ELLCHAT

In reply to @ColorinColorado, @smcnd87

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Absolutely. This year put an incredible burden on teachers, admins, and school staff in supporting families. #ellchat

In reply to @smcnd87

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: ESL teachers in my district created #CFA linked to standards & began collecting data. Led to some awesome conversations! #atplc #ellchat

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4 We are building our high school schedule for next year around our ELLs, Sp Ed, and AP students rather than the other way around. #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4 Proud of organizing Heritage Festival. Nearly 50 flags raised to honor cultural identity. Food and performances to celebrate! #ellchat

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4. Watching my students grow, especially those who came in silent period, now talking and using social/academic language #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3) Advocacy is an important roles for ESL/biingual teachers. It's great that you and your school supported this effort. #ELLCHAT

smcnd87 Jun 5 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3) ICE raid was very difficult in many ways. Felt more like a social worker this year than a teacher. #ELLCHAT

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4 Working with Colorado Dept. of Ed to ensure that ELD standards are used by ALL teachers #ellchat

MsSalvac Jun 5 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Thx 4 the support & 4 being in our #SIFE book #BoostingAchievement! Suggested by @TESOL_Assn! See u in July for #ELLchat_BkClub! #ellchat

In reply to @emilyfranESL, @amazon, @TESOL_Assn

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: I conducted training for district admin & instructional coaches on new @ELPA21Assess results plus presented standards to board #ELLChat

smcnd87 Jun 5 @ 9:34 PM EDT

As a result of all other rents being raised in dist, most went to lower SES towns/Chicago/ or back to Mex #ELLCHAT

In reply to @ColorinColorado

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4. I also was able to reach more families this year using @Seesaw as a way to communicate/highlight student growth #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4 Proud of the accomplishments of the students. They’ve come so far this year Seeing Ss reflect on their growth has been awesome! #ellchat

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Check out the PLC at Mason Crest Elem. - they use staff creatively & an innovative schedule: https://t.co/kBWwiPL6pV #ellchat

In reply to @bulldawg1987

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

a4 I'm proud of producing widely shared infographic capturing the year in fed policy on young ELLs/DLLs! https://t.co/XrT77818hy #ELLCHAT

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4: Was more intentional about giving my students more time talking. #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4) I am proud that @ColorinColorado was able to help a lot of educators navigate unchartered waters this year! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 Wow, Brad - that’s my great worry/crusade for young ELLs - and you did it?!?! Gives me great hope! #ELLCHAT

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4: Was more intentional about giving my students more time talking. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4) I'm proud of finishing the book that I co-authored with @DebbieZacarian & Lourdes Alvarez-Ortiz #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Love that - always give my students time to use social language with peers before class & talking time throughout lessons #ELLCHAT

In reply to @bulldawg1987

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4: Co-authored an article about the uniqueness of our ELLs in a high school setting. It will be published this fall. #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4) I am also proud that our reflection questions are part of this chat! :) #ellchat

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Yes! Thank you! Always such a helpful resource for me and my school when I need to share something with staff #ELLCHAT

In reply to @ColorinColorado

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Congratulations! Can't wait to see it. #ellchat

In reply to @bulldawg1987

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5) What advocacy initiatives did you work on this year? How did they work out? #ELLCHAT

gschneidercoach Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: Co-facilitating EL workshops using the @SIOPModel ! Lots of learning in Indy! Always networking and growing #ELLchat

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5 developed parent ESL classes, parent-student buddy reading program during school day, parent meetings abt. immigration #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5) What advocacy initiatives did you work on this year? How did they work out? #ELLCHAT

gschneidercoach Jun 5 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5.1:supporting our newcomer programs/programming #ELLchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Through NJTESOL/NJBE we got our state DOE to support the Seal of Biliteracy. #ELLCHAT

gschneidercoach Jun 5 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5.2: Just BEING THERE for our kids amidst all the political turmoil #ELLchat

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5: Attended our Refugee Services Community meeting to get involved. #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

SIOP has been so helpful in my district with proving strategies for teachers #ELLCHAT

In reply to @gschneidercoach, @SIOPModel

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

That's terrific Beth! #ELLCHAT

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A5 developed parent ESL classes, parent-student buddy reading program during school day, parent meetings abt. immigration #ellchat
- judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT
  
  A5) What advocacy initiatives did you work on this year? How did they work out? #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5) conducted a survey to learn how schools were supporting immigrant families - more details to come on what we learned soon! #ellchat

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Very interested in bringing similar programs to my school! #ellchat

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A5 developed parent ESL classes, parent-student buddy reading program during school day, parent meetings abt. immigration #ellchat
- judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT
  
  A5) What advocacy initiatives did you work on this year? How did they work out? #ELLCHAT

asuarez85 Jun 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Make sure they get accommodations on Access and work with the hearing itinerant/sped teacher. Ss services must be in their IEP. #ellchat

JackieAngiD Jun 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Hi all - can I ask for some help? We will have a deaf ESL student from Japan next year. Does anyone have any links, or ideas? #ELLCHAT

eslmonica Jun 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5)Creating new opportunities for my EL families to bring up issues that affect their children's learning & sense of belonging #ELLCHAT

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5: Spear-heading a collaborative initiative with our secondary ELL teachers in our district. #ELLCHAT

MIDTESOL Jun 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5: Sent rep to #TESOLadv16 which led to school visit by aide fr @SenatorCharles https://t.co/pSS3MstZub & https://t.co/p1upkTo6qG #ELLChat

gschneidercoach Jun 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT

The great thing about it is that it's for ALL learners! Builds language and teaches teachers about scaffolding #ELLchat

In reply to @theESLlady, @SIOPModel

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Hi Monica! Always important issues but even more so this year... #ellchat

In reply to @eslmonica

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5: Working to get more volunteers in our schools to help our ever-growing ELL population. #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5 My principal and I have advocated to bring more @SIOPModel into our instruction/work with ELs. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5 I enjoyed this recorded Facebook chat on advocating for ELLs w/ @DStaehrFenner & @ColorinColorado https://t.co/VJnDtMhHud #ELLCHAT

gschneidercoach Jun 5 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I'd love to hear about that. Need more collab. esp at the 9-12 level! #ellchat

In reply to @bulldawg1987

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

love working with schools open to these ideas! Makes a HUGE difference in school culture #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5) I can't wait to see the results! #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5) conducted a survey to learn how schools were supporting immigrant families - more details to come on what we learned soon! #ellchat

TwitLiveEvents Jun 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

June 05, 2017 at 10:00PM Twitter Chat - #ellchat #TwitterChat Visit https://t.co/52cTeoQ3Zw for more events.

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Thanks, Karen! It was all the better b/c you were watching! ;) #ellchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM, @DStaehrFenner

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Colorado just adopted Seal of Biliteracy, too! #ellchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: Worked on improving communication in langs other than English with families in our district. Collaborated with District PR Dir #ellchat

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:46 PM EDT

I couldn't agree more! I do find more of my teachers "buy in" knowing it helps all learners! #ellchat

In reply to @gschneidercoach, @SIOPModel

gschneidercoach Jun 5 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Can't wait to hear #ELLCHAT

In reply to @ColorinColorado

eslmonica Jun 5 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4) Proud I could share what I learned on my Fulbright in S.Korea w/tchrs & families, + learned to read Korean & feel like my ELs #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q6 )What advice would you give new teachers who starts next September? #ELLCHAT

smcnd87 Jun 5 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4+5) Started a Dare to Dream Club for Latinas to empower/ promote their voices, go to STEM conf, info on rights of undocumented. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5: Another good hashtag along these lines is #advocacy4ELs #ELLChat

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Wow very cool, looking forward to details #ELLCHAT

In reply to @ColorinColorado

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5: I'm meeting with our superintendent this Thursday to discuss ELLs in our district. Stoked! #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I love this! Dare to Dream! #ellchat

In reply to @smcnd87

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:48 PM EDT

a4 it continues to be great to hear your stories and see your pictures, @eslmonica !! #ELLCHAT

eslmonica Jun 5 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4) Proud I could share what I learned on my Fulbright in S.Korea w/tchrs & families, + learned to read Korean & feel like my ELs #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:48 PM EDT

So great - reminds us all to continue to encourage ELLs to utilize L1 so they can sometime achieve this! #ELLCHAT

In reply to @judiehaynes

gschneidercoach Jun 5 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A6: don't be afraid to ask for help! Especially to those of us at central office! We R here 2 help and ❤️❤️ getting out w/the kids #ELLchat

In reply to @judiehaynes

eslmonica Jun 5 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Now more than ever parents need to know their rights & feel welcome/protected #ellchat

In reply to @ColorinColorado

MinaNaranjo916 Jun 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4:Our team succeeded in leading cohorts of GenEd & ELL teachers to become advocates, model Ts & more. Invest in ppl! #GrowYourOwn #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Fantastic! Check out this article before your meeting: https://t.co/iUvFKX5FGY #ellchat

In reply to @bulldawg1987

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6: Hard for me to focus on just one goal, but it's better to do one thing well than attempt too many goals at once. #ELLChat

bulldawg1987 Jun 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6: Be yourself, let your students know who you are. Value each student and work to build relationships with them and their fams. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5 Agree! #advocacy4ELs and #ELLCHAT - we have the power together!

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5: Another good hashtag along these lines is #advocacy4ELs #ELLChat

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT

This is so powerful. Would love to hear more about how you were able to increase buy-in from colleagues... #ellchat

In reply to @MinaNaranjo916

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Resource: Reflecting on the 2016-17 School Year https://t.co/vqEY1EJh9u #ELLCHAT

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6 Slow down, take care of yourself so you can take care of the kids, focus on the essential #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q6 )What advice would you give new teachers who starts next September? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Resource: From @Colorin Colorado End of School Year: Reflecting on Reflection https://t.co/4XzzbQON5q #ELLCHAT

gschneidercoach Jun 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Def words of wisdom for a 1st yr teacher #ellchat

In reply to @HSeslteacher

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6. Going above/beyond for ELLs/families builds the foundation for a successful year. Get involved in organizations, keep learning #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6) Trust your instincts and what feels real to you. There's a lot coming at you, so don't be afraid to chart your own path. #ellchat

MinaNaranjo916 Jun 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4: Creating opportunities for parents to engage in life long learning. La Academia was a hit and will now be an annual event! #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6 Being aware of our language use is to see the pane of glass in the window. Ask: What are the lang. demands to access content? #ellchat

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Relationships are foundational! Language & learning are social processes. #ELLChat

In reply to @bulldawg1987

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Such great advice! #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6) Trust your instincts and what feels real to you. There's a lot coming at you, so don't be afraid to chart your own path. #ellchat

HSeslteacher Jun 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I'm totally using your 1st phrase next time I present a training on ESL standards! #ELLChat

In reply to @MrC_A2

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Resource: From Colorin Colorado - Reflection questions for teachers and students https://t.co/seBf1HXCrp #ELLCHAT

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Reminds me: provide 'windows and mirrors' in the classroom--Ss should see themselves and learn about others #ellchat

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6 Being aware of our language use is to see the pane of glass in the window. Ask: What are the lang. demands to access content? #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A6 New tchrs often feel the need to do all the talking. We want you to know, the more students talk, the more they learn! #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Agreed! Thought Mr. C. was a veteran teacher! :) #ellchat

In reply to @smcnd87, @MrC_A2

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6 There are so many strategies out there, learning from those who came before you and building on their knowledge is key! #ellchat

MrC_A2 Jun 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6 Being aware of our language use is to see the pane of glass in the window. Ask: What are the lang. demands to access content? #ellchat

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Yes! This is true for children's literature as well as for what happens in the classroom. #ellchat

In reply to @easkelton

gschneidercoach Jun 5 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6: give new Ts a copy of @DitchThatTxtbk . It's okay to take care of yourself! 😃#ELLchat

In reply to @easkelton, @DitchThatTxtbk

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:53 PM EDT

So true! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A6 New tchrs often feel the need to do all the talking. We want you to know, the more students talk, the more they learn! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Resource: Transformation begins with reflection: How was your school year? https://t.co/jD86odiyPg #ELLCHAT

gschneidercoach Jun 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Love this visual right here! Same is true for me #ellchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I thought @MrC_A2 was a veteran teacher too. #ELLCHAT

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Agreed! Thought Mr. C. was a veteran teacher! :) #ellchat
In reply to @smcnd87, @MrC_A2

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6) Also - look for #ELL student/family strengths and assets; we have so much to learn from our families. More on this topic soon! #ellchat

theESLlady Jun 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT

So true - giving up the "power" can be scary at first to tchrs but so valuable for learners to guide conversations #ellchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6) Transformation begins with reflection: How was your school year? https://t.co/jD86odiyPg #ELLCHAT

easkelton Jun 5 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks for hosting chat @judiehaynes! Happy summer #ellchat

ColorinColorado Jun 5 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6) Look for ways to help students share their stories: https://t.co/oUr8PC1nlH #ELL #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 5 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6) Do you feel that you grew as an educator over the past year? Please explain. #ELLCHAT

eslmonica Jun 5 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6) Be a great advocate for yr ELs most tchrs are good lang.tchrs but advocates make a real difference-know the law & yr. Ss rights #ELLCHAT