Connecting with ELs and Families by Sonia Arellano https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2 Building Bridges en-us 2020-08-18 02:58:38 UTC 2020-08-19 17:48:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f301.png https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687703055 Not speaking the parents language. Only getting voicemail. Numbers no longer work. Time.]]> 2020-08-19 17:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687703055 lack of access to internet/computers (families) https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687703624 2020-08-19 17:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687703624 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687704676 Parents at work and not available. Also the language barrier ]]> 2020-08-19 17:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687704676 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687744139 So they know you care and that you are available. Family involvement also helps the student.]]> 2020-08-19 17:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687744139 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687744240 because we educate together.

]]> 2020-08-19 17:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687744240 The student will have so much support if the family is also engaged in the learning plan. https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687745120 2020-08-19 17:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687745120 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687745814 So families can see themselves in the classroom, lessons can reflect communities, and understanding strengths/weaknesses]]> 2020-08-19 17:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687745814 I make the effort to call each student and talk to their parents. Explain or clarify any questions they might have. However, it takes time and I wish I had more time to call them in the phone. https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687747827 2020-08-19 17:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687747827 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687749101 Students feel connected to the school

]]> 2020-08-19 17:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687749101 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687749971 Families know the kids better than us.

]]> 2020-08-19 17:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687749971 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687751767 languages, virtual instruction, time]]> 2020-08-19 17:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687751767 Call the parents to let them know accomplishments as well as concerns. Parents like to hear what their kids are doing and they get more engaged https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687757011 2020-08-19 17:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687757011 e-mails, phone calls, texts https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687760247 2020-08-19 17:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687760247 Call parents, email if possible. Have parent liaisons contact. https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687760913 2020-08-19 17:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687760913 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687772479 Not as often as I should, but I have the parent liaisons help make calls. I need to make more of an effort to contact parents in regular times, not just when I have concerns about students.]]> 2020-08-19 17:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687772479 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687773263 Usually email so they can use Google translate.

]]> 2020-08-19 17:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687773263 I will make personal phone calls and talk to the student and their parents. https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687773560 2020-08-19 17:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687773560 Email, phone, through work sent home for students https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687773812

]]> 2020-08-19 17:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687773812 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687774504 ESOL night in fall. 

]]> 2020-08-19 17:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687774504 Mostly by email and phone. I haven't used TalkingPoints yet. https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687774609 2020-08-19 17:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687774609 Ask the parent liaison or language services to help me https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687774980 2020-08-19 17:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687774980 otes https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687775665 2020-08-19 17:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687775665 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687775908 I will consider their schedules and try to be more flexible so that I am more readily available so that they do not feel like they can't be apart of their child's education]]> 2020-08-19 17:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687775908 Making sure that every EL receives communication from a teacher - divided and conquer! https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687776762 2020-08-19 17:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687776762 Call when students are absent https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687779426 Also write snail mail letters

]]> 2020-08-19 17:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687779426 Develop a relationship, get to know who the student is, where they are from, their culture, language, interests, Give them opportunities to express themselves through the lens of their own culture and experiences. https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687787298 2020-08-19 17:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687787298 Being welcoming when we interact. mmcarstens1 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687787380 2020-08-19 17:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687787380 https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687790790 Saying all their names and acknowledging them during virtual learning ]]> 2020-08-19 17:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687790790 I am taking part in my school's ESOL team that is focusing on connecting with families. We received a grant for this and I am looking forward to it. https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687815953 2020-08-19 17:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/soniparellano/diiftxuib4r2nqg2/wish/687815953