Ames ESL

Official Twitter account for the Ames Community School District's ESL Department.

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

A huge shoutout to our interpreters & translators who help us make stronger connections with families! @AmesCSD

[Ames Community School District @ACSD_News]

Over 20 dedicated translators and interpreters work with the Ames Community School District and one, Jingtao Wang, is taking on the challenging task of becoming a professional interpreter. Learn more on our website. #AmesCSD
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[Ames Community School District @ACSD_News]

We are excited to bring our Critical Consciousness training to our community through a family learning series. Once a month we will come together virtually to learn more about what it means to be critically conscious. Register for the 1st event: email [email protected]

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

We know our #EnglishLearners are Amazing & hope to have some featured in upcoming District publications.

[Ames Community School District @ACSD_News]

Parents, we want your photos! We know that this year has had some challenging moments for our students, but we have also seen them do amazing things. Share an educational moment with us that made you proud. #AmesCSD
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[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Congrats to #AmesCSD winners of today's #AmesLearns giveaway. @LauraClausen55 @KarenMongar @MadameDobe
@ashliemo09 @mfuqua70 @rohrberg13 @ddejong03 @MrMathAHS @ByrkelandHol @FrancoCfranco72 We'll email with details about your books.

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Pt 3 of 3: Shout out to our asynchronous presenters, too! @breannavandyke3 @mfuqua70 @mstrautmann5th @marymorton123 @amupah @amanda_wri @RingsbyL @sdavison65 @DeaniThomas @MCarlsonAHS @UlloaBreanne @MrMathAHS @TibbenLearning @kendra_kruse @HSeslteacher #AmesLearns

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Pt 2 of 3: More presenters to thank! @kengelkes @ginnyseibert @johanna_hicks @mfuqua70 @sundayogunsola1 @UlloaBreanne @MCarlsonAHS @nmcoronado @Sadracah20 @K5ESLteacher @kogden26 #AmesLearns

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Pt 1 of 3: A special thank you to each of our presenters for sharing during Empowering Equity in Education Professional Learning Day! @kbaldwin @mrsjessidler @NaseemRdz @mrsgoodwinams @ChadDumas @nmcoronado @ywmichael @andrewkoshatka #AmesLearns

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Don’t forget to fill out the reflection form for each session you’ve watched. https://t.co/HaO0bGNJFA #AmesLearns

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Final round of live sessions begins in 5 minutes with 3 options to choose from. #AmesLearns @mfuqua70 @sundayogunsola1 @UlloaBreanne @MCarlsonAHS @nmcoronado @Sadracah20 @K5ESLteacher @HSeslteacher @kogden26

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Check out pre-recorded sessions from @breannavandyke3 @mfuqua70 @mstrautmann5th @marymorton123 @amupah @amanda_wri @RingsbyL @sdavison65 @DeaniThomas @MCarlsonAHS @UlloaBreanne @MrMathAHS @TibbenLearning @kendra_kruse at your convenience! #AmesLearns

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Another choice of 4 live sessions starting in 5 minutes. Asynchronous sessions & recordings of earlier live sessions also available via program. #AmesLearns @NaseemRdz @ywmichael @andrewkoshatka @kengelkes @ginnyseibert @johanna_hicks

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Did you fill out the reflection form for each session you attended this AM? ✓ https://t.co/HaO0bH5kx8 #AmesLearns

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Yes!!! #AmesLearns

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

One more round of sessions before lunch! You’ve got 4 live sessions to choose from but only 5 minutes to get logged in. #AmesLearns @nmcoronado @ChadDumas https://t.co/1OpNpBRfjX

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

A2: Thanks for sharing your takeaways! #AmesLearns

[Melissa Allman, NBCT @MAllmanAHS]

Key takeaways for equitable grading:

1) Don't punish mistakes on homework. This should be a time for growth.

2) Create a culture of retakes, redos, and redemption.

3) Grades should be based on what a student knows, not their behavior.

#AmesLearns

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Join in the online discussion using #AmesLearns #AmesCSD

[Ames Community School District @ACSD_News]

Today, staff from across the District will be engaging in professional development around Empowering Equity in Education. Some sessions will be live, others will be asynchronous, and all will be amazing! @AmesESL will be tweeting about it all day so give them a follow. #AmesCSD

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Round 2 of sessions starts in 5 minutes with 4 live sessions. #AmesLearns @NaseemRdz @mrsgoodwinams @ChadDumas

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Friendly reminder to complete the reflection form for each Empowering Equity in Education session you watch https://t.co/HaO0bGNJFA #AmesLearns

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

Empowering Equity in Education is underway! #AmesLearns

[Stacy Dobernecker @MadameDobe]

Dr. Anthony Jones opened ACSD PD day on Critical Consciousness w/ calm, fire and class. Apply, call out, share, sustain. Thank you!

[Ames ESL @AmesESL]

The first round of sessions starts in 5 minutes. There are 2 live sessions and 7 asynchronous ones available now with additional recordings being added during the day. #AmesLearns @nmcoronado