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KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Good evening, #ELLCHAT We will be focusing our talk on the effects of absenteeism on the success of ELLs - and sharing solutions

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Q1 for #ELLCHAT tonight - please share your name, school district and grade level you teach as we get to know each other

HSeslteacher Sep 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1: Shaeley, #AmesCSD K12 ESL instructional coach in Central Iowa. Excited for tonight's #ELLChat on attendance.

Paridad_US Sep 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT

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

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT

a1 I’m Karen Nemeth, author/consultant/advocate for early education for ELLs/DLLs from eastern PA, co-host of #ELLCHAT

C_C_Mitchell Sep 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Every Student Succeeds Act Guidance for #ELLs https://t.co/OsOxsh64Vr #ellchat

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT

EL Coordinator at Enlace Academy on the west side of Indianapolis. K-6 #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1 - Judie Haynes, former K-6 ESL teacher, author. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT

For tonight’s #ELLCHAT we planned an important topic and this is National Attendance Month (or something like that)

leslielayman Sep 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 #ELLCHAT Leslie Layman, coordinator Child Development program for Truman College, Chicago.

JennyVo15 Sep 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Jenny Vo, KATY ISD, ESL ISST K-5 #ELLCHAT #rjweesl #RJWEKidsFirst

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT Correction; September is National Attendance Awareness Month and we’re concerned especially about our ELL/DLL students!

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@danielscib join tonight if you can! #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q2) What are the barriers to good school attendance for your ELL population? #ELLCHAT

eslcarissa Sep 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 I'm a high school English teacher from San Diego who teaches primarily 10th grade ELLs, IEPs & weaker readers #ELLCHAT

AssignmentHelpN Sep 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Keeping Students Interested in Classroom Teaching https://t.co/mtv0Sqx1yf #coascd #colchat #eduality #EdVoice #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat

HSeslteacher Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: Family responsibilities are sometimes a barrier for school attendance for #ELLs Watching younger siblings, interpreting, etc. #ELLChat

tcesarski Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Taylor preservice secondary math from NC #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 ELL families more likely to have low income, bringing loads of challenges to families to make it hard to get kids to school #ELLCHAT

eslcarissa Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 Some of my sts cross the border daily When there are issues border crossing, they are often late & sometimes just don't come #ELLCHAT

kungfukitty75 Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#ellchat https://t.co/o7AwVkV36B

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: Positive school culture, engaging classroom, a sense of community that notices the absence & quality relationships w/ parents. #ELLCHAT

educ8orSmith Sep 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 ESL coach PA #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 - What are the barriers to good school attendance for your ELL population #ELLCHAT

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Those aren't barriers.. Those are the opposite. Multi-tasking at its finest. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/04XboivkFJ

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: Positive school culture, engaging classroom, a sense of community that notices the absence & quality relationships w/ parents. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 remember the old feeling - if I knew I was going to be humiliated for being late, easier to just stay out of school! #ELLCHAT

kungfukitty75 Sep 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: I often had students that missed school to work to provide for their family. #ellchat

tcesarski Sep 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Decreased ability to communicate with parents about attendance issues and what is going on in class #ellchat

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2; parents don't recognize the importance of attending. #ELLCHAT

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Family obligations, lack of clean clothing, lack of resources that show that they are different. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2) Students may stay home to babysit younger siblings. #ELLCHAT

educ8orSmith Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher I agree and add going to appts b/c no one can get us to school or pick us up #ellchat

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

This too. I know a high schooler who comes when they don't need him at the shop #ELLCHAT https://t.co/lAvWPmpDsA

kungfukitty75 Sep 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: I often had students that missed school to work to provide for their family. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 If you’re a little kid with parents work nights, or have chronic health or addiction issues, you can’t get yourself to school! #ELLCHAT

MrsSaid17 Sep 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1 Sarah Said Director of EL Chicago Ridge IL #ELLCHAT

C_C_Mitchell Sep 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Designating some students as #ELLs may actually do more harm than good https://t.co/hM5ZQFPhjw #ellchat https://t.co/Os3ELirTAf

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 but families of ELLs who have these issues are least likely to find help in community due to language or immigrant status #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2) I once had students who shared a winter coat. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/R9CSf9bGYg

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Family obligations, lack of clean clothing, lack of resources that show that they are different. #ELLCHAT

eslcarissa Sep 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@lauren_dill Have you heard of the school that installed washing machines? https://t.co/CWWpW5NmnQ #ELLchat

HSeslteacher Sep 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@educ8orSmith Yes! Some families go to doctor or dentist 2 hrs away due to insurance issues. Hard to make it to school then! #ELLChat

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 I also know teachers who will go to students' places of work. Travel to open a restaurant less time for school #ELLCHAT

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@eslcarissa Yes! Such a great idea and it helps for other kids to see their struggle isn't unique. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@eslcarissa @lauren_dill Until I read that article, I hadn't realized how much lack of clean laundry could hinder school attendance #ELLChat

eslcarissa Sep 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@C_C_Mitchell I'm learning about this in my multicultural class, but when done well with an intent to scaffold, it can be helpful #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 yes-because it’s not the same in their home country or because our parent handbooks are too much to read #ELLCHAT https://t.co/2Ub2AwAJYl

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2; parents don't recognize the importance of attending. #ELLCHAT

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@HSeslteacher @eslcarissa I often had a "refresh" bag for kids. It had deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, Cologne/perfume, etc #ELLCHAT

leslielayman Sep 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: Limited access to health care leads to more sick days. #ELLCHAT

ChapaTISD Sep 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2) cultural priorities are different family first, school is a luxury. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/nllIocFGbn

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q2) What are the barriers to good school attendance for your ELL population? #ELLCHAT

MrsSaid17 Sep 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 family engagement is key to success of Ss in El #ELLCHAT

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM and even after explaining it, there's a disconnect. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 I wrote all about the issues families of ELLs/DLLs face in early years - and solutions - here https://t.co/3q7gj0TUoF #ELLCHAT

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM @MrsSaid17 attendance punishments don't even exist anymore #ELLCHAT

eslcarissa Sep 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2 I tell sts 1/2 class is better than ) class. Be late, not out! We have policies that if they got sent to secondary it's excused #ELLchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3) How do you think school attendance affects academic success? #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Sep 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Phone calls of judgements and after schools detentions are punishments to Ss and intimidate families #ellchat https://t.co/cUFQUZu9tB

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM @MrsSaid17 attendance punishments don't even exist anymore #ELLCHAT

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 students are already trying to play catch up with their peers. A day of instruction lost helps no one. Adds days to catch #ELLCHAT

MrsGuedry Sep 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT tonight is about attendance and family support. check it out after #LISDChat is over :)

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@Paridad_US @KarenNemethEdM @MrsSaid17 even that doesn't happen. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 a lot of answers to this question at https://t.co/r3POAN6j9M #ELLCHAT

JennyVo15 Sep 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Asian parents value education but are very protective of their kids. Kids stay home for smallest health issues. #ELLCHAT #RJWEKidsFirst

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM @MrsSaid17 I never thought about it that way, but it's not just ELs if that's the case #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 How do you think school attendance affects academic success? #ELLCHAT

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@JennyVo15 so respectfully you have to honor their cultural ways. Maybe deliver work when days are missed #ELLCHAT

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 students also get thrown into RTI when it could just be interruptive schooling and be mislabeled #ELLCHAT

eslcarissa Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 2 missed classes a month means students are less likely to graduate from high school https://t.co/qvkDZ3TyGG #ellchat

HSeslteacher Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: Access to quality instruction is critical for student achievement. Missing school means falling behind #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Study found state by state students who miss more days get lowr test scores, affect whole school results https://t.co/Czm51kltPu #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A2 YES! ALLLLL about helping and explaining! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/wimXP75qbj

educ8orSmith Sep 26 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM @carlota_holder not about explaining, about building a relationship & helping families understand US schooling

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: The teacher is such a powerful influence, missing one day can act as a snowball effect. #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT Please be sure to answer questions with A and question #.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

exactly! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/vn5stoui6g

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM @MrsSaid17 I never thought about it that way, but it's not just ELs if that's the case #ELLCHAT

JennyVo15 Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: Absences cause students to miss learning and social interactions that are essential for academic success. #ELLCHAT #RJWEKidsFirst

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@eslcarissa our local high school is 7 absences of tardies and no credit. Have to take again #ELLCHAT

MsSalvac Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT A3) attendance is critical. Also concerned about how much my students practice producing language in English when they r not w me.

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: In TX, % of school wide attendance is included in a campuses ability to achieve distinctions. Having a positive plan is key! #ELLChat

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Of course! #ELLCHAT can't have that with my 75% EL population https://t.co/uzGVl9EEr0

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Study found state by state students who miss more days get lowr test scores, affect whole school results https://t.co/Czm51kltPu #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 Resource - Every Student, Every Day https://t.co/MEZkdHYHwH #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3 More subtle issue - student feels a bit awkward, misses some days, comes back unable to follow new lessons, withdraws #ELLCHAT

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM gets tired of playing "catch up" so they give up 💔#ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4) How do you work toward good school attendance for your ELLs at the classroom level? (relationships with parents, students) #ELLCHAT

LeaderEnglish Sep 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 Making students feel welcome at school and missed when they don’t attend. Keeping high expectations and building relationships #ELLCHAT

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4: Consider how PBIS can help turn your campus around; Home visits for the chronic absentees is also ideal; and track your data! #ELLCHAT

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 because of the built relationship, my opinion mattered. It still does even though I'm no longer there #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 I hope schools will work toward GOOD attendance and give up on PERFECT attendance that forces kids to come to school sick ;( #ELLCHAT

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 I think conferencing too #ELLCHAT https://t.co/U1czocOLT7

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4: Consider how PBIS can help turn your campus around; Home visits for the chronic absentees is also ideal; and track your data! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 I believe good attendance starts with the relationship you build with each individual family BEFORE school starts! #ELLCHAT

leslielayman Sep 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Reach out to missing students and welcome them back and help them catch up instead of accusing them. #ELLCHAT

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Agreed. No one is perfect #ELLCHAT https://t.co/BV6Vkju91D

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 I hope schools will work toward GOOD attendance and give up on PERFECT attendance that forces kids to come to school sick ;( #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 Consider being preventative and having doctors and dentists do checkups at the school so Ss don't miss for appts and illnesses #ellchat

choosito Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Choosito's search evaluation tool is based on Kathy Schrock's "5W's for Web Evaluation" #edchat #edtech #ellchat https://t.co/Zl7g372VuT

eslcarissa Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@carlota_holder We do... 8 I think and then their grade can drop... but it's teacher discretion. #ELLchat

educ8orSmith Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@MsSalvac or collaborating with peers #ellchat

MsSalvac Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4) The students create the norms for the classroom. I do a lot of teambuilding so that they want to come to class.#ELLCHAT

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 yes. Change our attitudes, be less judgmental, more helpful. Is usually out of child's control #ELLCHAT https://t.co/opiFyuGLOx

leslielayman Sep 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Reach out to missing students and welcome them back and help them catch up instead of accusing them. #ELLCHAT

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 we do this! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/6gu35RQO9Z

Paridad_US Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 Consider being preventative and having doctors and dentists do checkups at the school so Ss don't miss for appts and illnesses #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5) Attendance Awareness Promotional Materials https://t.co/RADKz3rP2U #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 Especially with preK DLLs, it’s all about the families - and how we welcome them sets the stage for the whole school career! #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Sep 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4: Relationships are important, but attendance is often a systems issue, beyond control of individual student or teacher. #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4 one way to change our attitudes is to think of chronic absenteeism as a cry for help - and try to spot it before it goes too far #ELLCHAt

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5) What measures has your school taken to solve the problem of chronic absenteeism? #ELLCHAT

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carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 if out of students control, try to meet them half way #ELLCHAT https://t.co/TGLOBaOgHw

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4 one way to change our attitudes is to think of chronic absenteeism as a cry for help - and try to spot it before it goes too far #ELLCHAt

bradilredmon Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4 Make the classroom a place where students WANT to be by building strong relationships with our students. #ELLCHAT #ktrjwe

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4 so now we can see, @HSeslteacher - maybe technology can be a big solution to help ELLs stay connected when absent! #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4 Schools that implemented a school laundry program to wash Ss' clothes saw improved attendance https://t.co/bfebkTbTfU #ellchat

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5 reaching out to parents, encourage, less discourage #ELLchat

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5 we provided parent with a gas card to get student to school during a difficult time #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4 If our goal is to keep our students learning - then the goal isn’t get them in the building - just get the learning to them #ELLCHAT

ChapaTISD Sep 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5 yes, making parents feel welcome and staying positive with Ss performance 1st. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/nvs2H6G3ld

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5 reaching out to parents, encourage, less discourage #ELLchat

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@educ8orSmith @Paridad_US honestly I'd rather my son get things done at school than taking off work or leaving early for it #ELLCHAT

ChapaTISD Sep 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5 created ESL classes for parents so they can communicate more confidently with teachers and students #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Sep 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: Surveying Ss about reasons behind missing school to tailor approach to needs. #ELLChat

nardaesolis Sep 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A4 We must educate ourselves on the cultural diversity and nuances of our ELL families so that we can in turn educate them. #ELLCHAT

carlota_holder Sep 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 make the best out of the times the student is there #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A4 I’ve known some schools that make a student committee to talk about absentee issues and solutions - and peer supports #ELLCHAT

JennyVo15 Sep 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A4: Create a type of classroom community where students want to be present and are comfortable asking for help. #ELLCHAT #RJWEKidsFirst

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT

meant A5 I’ve known some schools that make a student committee to talk about absentee issues and solutions - and peer supports #ELLCHAT

nardaesolis Sep 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5 Our school targets high absentee days and makes them celebrations and events no one wants to miss! #ELLCHAT

DolezsarGlarvin Sep 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#CaringClassroom Chat in 5 min! #ELLCHAT #K12talent #Kinderchat #ksedchat #TeacherEdChat #TLAP #USedchat https://t.co/DUkUS6K6N6

judiehaynes - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Q6) How does your school track chronic absenteeism in your school? #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Sep 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: We use Early Indicator System (EIS) based on absences, referrals & failing grades. School team meets & addresses most at risk #ELLChat

LeaderEnglish Sep 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6 We have an intervention team that meets with Ss and Ps to develop systems #ELLCHAT

lauren_dill Sep 26 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6: Some districts have the data brought into @ELLevationED so it makes it easier to see the full picture of the child. #ELLCHAT