“I used to make assumptions about my ELLs level of vocabulary based on their spoken language, now I know that they may speak much more fluently/differently than they read or write or comprehend.”

“I never considered adding a language objective to my lessons. I did not know that I was even missing something that can be implemented so easily and provide so much more structure for the students and their learning.”

“I love the framework of understanding the domains as input/output (or receptive/productive). That is helpful to consider how activities I might do in the classroom are reinforcing all of these. I *think* I balance these, but I will now pay closer attention. ”

“Much more aware of the fact that the new reality for all of us is multilingual, multi-ethnic, multi-racial, multi-identity groups, multi-national, multi-abilities and the intersectionality of all of these. We must shift our mindset to be more inclusive and respectful of the many varied backgrounds and unique life experiences that fill the seats in our classrooms.”