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I wonder how we can support a continuing growing number of ELL students throughout the school not only in the classroom

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I wonder how we can support a continuing growing number of ELL students throughout the school not only in the classroom

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I was told by a parent of an ELL learner at the beginning of the year not to incorapoatre her language (Chinese) into the program and not to allow other students speak Chinese to her.  After learning about google translate and Unite for Literacy, I incorporated them into our program for all to use.  It was amazing to see her face and see her comfort level change:)

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I was told by a parent of an ELL learner at the beginning of the year not to incorapoatre her language (Chinese) into the program and not to allow other students speak Chinese to her.  After learning about google translate and Unite for Literacy, I incorporated them into our program for all to use.  It was amazing to see her face and see her comfort level change:)

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I like that quote on the previous slide. Language acquisition is a means to an end. Even though our focus might be academic achievement, often social integration is the priority for the child themselves and even their families. Social integration has a greater impact on quality of life.

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I was really surprised to find out how many students did not speak English at home. The number was far greater then what we had thought it would be. I wonder what type of information we will discover when we compare this to PM reading levels at our school.

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I am still wondering how best to manage my time and how to maximize my interactions

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I wonder how to do STEP and implement more.

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I wonder how to do STEP and implement more.

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I am continually surprised by her willingness to take risks in her learning.  I wonder if she is exhausted at the end of the day?

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I am wondering how I will finish all of the STEP assessments and how to get the rest of the staff to be actively involved in SNC meetings.

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That we must encourage the use of the ELL's first language in the classroom as much as possible.
However, if the student is younger, grade 1, this does not apply as much because the students only has oral capabilities in his/ her native language.

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I wonder what the Kindergarten STEP assessment is going to be like.

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I wonder how we will get through all the STEP assessment.

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I am still wondering how to improve my assessment skills and understanding of STEP levels and expectations - fast! - in order to complete accurate STEP assessments

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I wonder how we are ever going to finish all the STEPs that need completing!

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Why would a student not want to use tools to help?

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I know that Kindergarten, with our rich oral language activities is the best place for young ELLs to learn English. And that it takes time, as well as intentional interactions, for them to learn.

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I know that Kindergarten, with our rich oral language activities is the best place for young ELLs to learn English. And that it takes time, as well as intentional interactions, for them to learn.

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I have found that my student gains language more readily and enthusiastically when she is included as part of a discussion and valued as a contributing member.

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I used to think ESL was the student.

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I wonder why students are reluctant to use technology that can help them. I realize that peers can play a large role in this.

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Demographics changing in our community. Really surprised by the number of ELL students and the variety of languages spoken in our community

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What we can do as educators to help ELL's become socially integrated in a timely fashion?

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After our last meeting, I left feeling like I now understand what ELL means. I feel much more confident in my ability to determine which of my students should be considered ELL. I also appreciated learning about STEP.

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I used to think that it was my job to teach my ELL student English because he couldn't write in English very well. I now realize that my role is to support my ELL student as he builds on the skills he already has to help him grow.

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I used to think that technology was the best tool for every student. However, my student has chosen to ignore Google Translate and ask fellow students or teachers instead. I wonder if she doesn't trust the technology?