AAT Q&A by Dubraska Stines https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p Please post your questions as you watch the recorded version of AAT. en-us 2020-08-06 18:58:41 UTC 2020-09-14 14:53:11 UTC hello@padlet.com EL Plans ldillman https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674262585 As we go through our extended Plan B return to campus, I'm imagining there will be a lot of changes made to schedules and questions around deadlines.  Can we get some guidance as to how to handle EL Plans through this process?]]> 2020-08-10 14:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674262585 Schedules https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674387135 For those of us who will teach both in the Virtual Academy and Plan B students, will there be guidance as to how we will teach both groups at the same time throughout the day?]]> 2020-08-10 15:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674387135 Translation Services- Interpreters https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674428001 On Wake Connect I can easily find the old request for an interpreter, but the new one for remote meetings that is mentioned in the video is not there or I can not find it. Where can I access the new remote interpreter request form?]]> 2020-08-10 15:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674428001 BOY Reminders https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674536255 What is the due date for EL Plans, parent notification and exit letters? Will ECATS EL Part 1 & 2 happen before EL plans are due?  ]]> 2020-08-10 17:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674536255 Translation Services dubraskastines https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674568380 Please follow this link to access new forms for the Office of Translation and Interpretation Services
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Iq_sjaz7xqnB2FMIygK-ZirCJu6_tdIH?usp=sharing]]> 2020-08-10 17:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674568380 Super Helpful! https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674578176 Thank you for the succinct presentation that gave us great information. You provided a strong foundation with the clear expectations to help us get started this year. KFThrower]]> 2020-08-10 17:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674578176 THANKS Kitty! amccauley11 https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674596465 2020-08-10 17:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674596465 Communicating with families https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674759313 2 Apps were mentioned to use when communicating with families: 1) Talking Points, 2) Remind.
My school uses Class Dojo and that's what I have used. Can I continue with that? Or do I need to switch?]]> 2020-08-10 19:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674759313 Kindergarten LEP Identification https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674779570 When will you know how the Kindergarteners will be identified?  Our teachers will be eager to know who is LEP in their classes.

]]> 2020-08-10 19:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674779570 Thank You! https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674781038 The presentation was wonderful!]]> 2020-08-10 19:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/674781038 Q for T. Huffstetler: What are the hours for the 919-533-7801 number you gave? https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675489928 2020-08-11 11:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675489928 A: From Tom Huffstetler: dubraskastines https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675702992 The (919) 533-7801 number may be accessed during normal business hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm.]]> 2020-08-11 14:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675702992 A: Communicating with Families dubraskastines https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675706148 Class Dojo is on the list of allowed/approved apps in our county. I don't see why you couldn't use it if that's what your school is using. ]]> 2020-08-11 14:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675706148 This was a big help for ESL teachers who are helping new ESL staff get familiar with Wake ESL processes and procedures. https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675719824 2020-08-11 14:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675719824 ECATS https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675752390 If we are new ESL, can we claim our account in ECATS and go and look around before we get trained on it? Or should we wait. And when will training be?

]]> 2020-08-11 15:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675752390 Q for T Hufflstetler https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675800341 For the 919-533-7801 number-- can I give this number to teachers in my school to use to set-up conferences and/or to make other routine phone calls home? Or do you want the use for more emergency circumstances?]]> 2020-08-11 15:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675800341 So...are we to print EXIT letters now? How are we sending home? https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675910778 2020-08-11 16:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675910778 This was very informative, not too overwhelming, and nice to have recorded so we can go back and listen again if we need to! Thanks so much! https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675912615 Susan M.]]> 2020-08-11 16:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/675912615 For Tom Huffstetler https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/676112957 What languages does the 919-533-7801 support?]]> 2020-08-11 18:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/676112957 Thank You!!! https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/676117549 This was super helpful. ]]> 2020-08-11 18:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/676117549 Weekly Chats https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/676251126 Each of the Elementary CTs have a different ]]> 2020-08-11 20:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/676251126 Awesome! https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/677588681 While it was weird not meeting in person this year, it was helpful to be able to pause and make my own notes of important information...so much information! :)]]> 2020-08-12 18:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/677588681 Code 5 students https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/679041952 Will we be able to run an EL Code Report for Code 5 students - those Identified as Advanced by the CIE under the the Provisional Identification of ELs?]]> 2020-08-13 16:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/679041952 Really helpful! https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/680492109 Alesha - this was just right!! Very informative but not overwhelming - I’m very appreciative! Thank you! ]]> 2020-08-14 15:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/680492109 Tom's Presentation https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/680578864 Can we get a copy of his presentation to share with our staff so they also know what services are available?

]]> 2020-08-14 16:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/680578864 How will we be made aware of/reminded of the ESL weekly chat opportunities? sgiska https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/680849585 2020-08-14 18:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/680849585 Please confirm: does a provisional code of 5 refer to both intermediate and advanced English language proficiency (all except beginner)? sgiska https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/680859074 2020-08-14 18:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/680859074 I think this was the only PD I have seen in a while that wasn't completely overwhelming... sgiska https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/680872624 2020-08-14 19:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/680872624 We have changed course since AAT recording and will no longer use code 5. Thanks. amccauley11 https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/689680908 2020-08-20 16:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/689680908 Yey! So glad it helped you all... Many thanks for the kind remarks! Let your CT, or Glenda or me, know if you need anything. amccauley11 https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/689681698 2020-08-20 16:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/689681698 About the PDs npowersmaher https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/730757055 Is there a date for the ECATS PD? Will it happen in time for us to finish our EL Plans?]]> 2020-09-09 12:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/730757055 About EL Plans npowersmaher https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/730758661 I know the deadline for EL Plans is generally the end of September. Is there any guidance about Language Goals? We discussed those at length at last year's AAT, and I'd like an idea of how to form them before I start writing any EL Plans. ]]> 2020-09-09 12:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/730758661 BOY Reminders and ECATS training question (Alesha's response) amccauley11 https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/744200238 We are still aiming for Oct. 1st as we do every year, but we understand the current challenges. We also know that you won't be able to print any hard copies for parents until you are physically at school. 

Amanda completed the ECATS EL Part 1 and recorded it Sept. 11th - we will post in Canvas soon! She is already working on Part 2.

]]> 2020-09-14 14:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/744200238 Printing exit letters and EL Plans - when and how? (Alesha's response) amccauley11 https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/744226405 Please print these required documents once you are physically at school with access to a printer.]]> 2020-09-14 14:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/744226405 Code 5 students (Alesha's reponse) amccauley11 https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/744231741 We are not using code 5 at this point; we abandoned the idea once we realized how compicated it would be.]]> 2020-09-14 14:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/744231741 Weekly Chats (Alesha's response) amccauley11 https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/744236147 Each CT has his/her own Chat each week - feel free to join any of them!

See doc here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_fyVtwU-px5mFn-ATPBfHz95opMNBvBnsJiMdGCs3yw/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2020-09-14 14:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/744236147 Language Goals in EL Plans (Alesha's response) amccauley11 https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/744243580 We are asking that all Comprehensive level ELs have one language goal as part of their EL Plans this school year, but it's certainly best practice to assign a language goal to all levels of ELs.]]> 2020-09-14 14:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dubraskastines/taokqdktdwg7wp3p/wish/744243580