April McKinney

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

@jacksonSTEMlab @DrHeiberger why am I just seeing this… miss you girl!!!

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

@drmcgaughy We will look into that as well. Thank you!

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

Thank you so much for joining us tonight! Please click on this link to find some additional ESOL resources! Have a wonderful night!
https://t.co/4VxWSHPuuA
#huskychat

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

@Johnson_KellyA Thank you! We will look at seeing what possibilities are available for ESOL and writing!

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

As teachers we are always looking for ways to help our students and ways to help ourselves improve our craft. Professional learning can help add some great tools and resources to our toolboxes that help us help our ESOL students. #huskychat

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

We all get very excited when we see the progress our ESOL students make. Sometimes we get so excited that we feel very little to no support is needed. As teachers we continue to support and enrich them whenever we can and at whatever milestone they are at. #huskychat

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

@drmcgaughy Yes, they are very helpful in making you aware of where your students are and what they can do at each level! The descriptors help you understand what the student can do at listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

Newcomer ESOL students who are new to the U.S. and don’t speak English, face a variety of challenges both inside and outside of school. While we have them at school, we can make them feel comfortable, increase their confidence, and support language acquisition. #huskychat

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

@Johnson_KellyA Yes! Relationships are everything! The stronger the relationship the more comfortable and relaxed the students are.

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

Our commitment to the academic growth of our ESOL students begins with instruction. Using the access score report can show strengths and weaknesses, what students can do at their level, and target our instruction to fill in gaps. #huskychat

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

@drmcgaughy Visuals are great for helping students make connections!

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

@DrHeiberger Preloading vocabulary is a great way to get your ESOL students more comfortable with the text the will be reading!

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

There are a number of ways to support the language acquisition and literacy development of ESOL students that allow students to participate more fully in classroom activities and promote academic growth. #huskychat

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

Hi my name is April McKinney. I am the ESOL teacher at Hendricks Elementary School. I am so happy to be your facilitator tonight. Please tell us where you are from and what is your role. Be sure and use the #huskychat with your answers.

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

Good evening. Thank you for joining us for Husky Chat tonight! We will start promptly at 8 PM with our introductions. #huskychat

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

#huskychat ⁦@HendricksEsGA⁩

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

@TechTeacherTalk @Go_LumioPLN @HendricksEsGA You will have to show me this.😊

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

You will have to show me this :)

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

@TechTeacherTalk @ChatterPixIt @mrsjay15 @HendricksEsGA can you show me how to use it i think this will help my esol students

[April McKinney @McKinneyESOL]

@mrsjay15 @TechTeacherTalk @HendricksEsGA would love to know how you are using this