Shifting Perspectives Through Strengths-Based Language by Erica Carmichael https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665 As you read or after you complete your reading answer the following questions. en-us 2021-04-24 14:52:27 UTC 2021-05-01 19:29:32 UTC hello@padlet.com assumes students come with assets https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481277808 2021-05-01 19:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481277808 Multiple languages are a gift, not a deficit. michael_sorg https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481278375 2021-05-01 19:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481278375 Allow multilingual students to "shine" by showing their unique abilities and viewpoints. michael_sorg https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481279058 2021-05-01 19:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481279058 They could "make space" for recognition of this reality in curriculum and school culture. michael_sorg https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481280235 2021-05-01 19:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481280235 I see only advantages. I am multilingual myself and look on it as my superpower. https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481294003 2021-05-01 19:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481294003 This document can help create dialogue that hasn't been opened up yet --- help district leaders who are reluctant to acknowledge this reality... https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481294256 2021-05-01 19:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481294256 sskipworth https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481295466 I am hoping that this will help families realize that their child being in the ML program at our school is an asset and not a a bad thing.

]]> 2021-05-01 19:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481295466 this info could help gen ed colleagues to realize and also promote the multilinguals using their gifts https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481295854 2021-05-01 19:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481295854 sskipworth https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481296667 Help shift the mindset of everyone in the school

]]> 2021-05-01 19:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481296667 Foundational https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481296825 I can see this document being used as a foundation; something to ground our conversations when making decisions about curriculum, instructional practices, and resources.]]> 2021-05-01 19:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481296825 As a teacher I can promote this info to the parents of my students as well as to my colleagues. https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481297120 2021-05-01 19:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481297120 Focuses on their ability to learn an additional language as something that is positive versus a burden. bnajera1 https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481298223 2021-05-01 19:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481298223 The biggest sale I have is to my students themselves. https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481299563

]]> 2021-05-01 19:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481299563 https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481299665 That they matter!]]> 2021-05-01 19:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481299665 https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481300045 Multilingualism is normal not an exception.]]> 2021-05-01 19:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481300045 This helps parents view their child as a gifted student and one that will have great strengths in their future once mastering the language. bnajera1 https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481300435 2021-05-01 19:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481300435 Endorsement Programs jordanmontalvo https://padlet.com/ericacarmichael/l8njngs2bkyni665/wish/1481301989 I can absolutely start to use this in the ELL endorsement programs I teach in - typically like to talk to the history of legislation that impacts the view of our MLLs. I appreciate the way you have developed this document as a way to leverage common language & views for our wonderful students!

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