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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

If you attended the @ellevationed.bsky.social Education #ImpactConference, here’s the quick list of illustrated books I promised—perfect for teaching feelings & self-management in PreK–3. I've reviewed all titles for all classrooms. Enjoy! padlet.com/elise266/tra...

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

How can we support our culturally and linguistically diverse students in these times? Join us for a 0-Cost discussion with practical tips from @seidlitzed.bsky.social @larryferlazzo.bsky.social @drcarolsalva.bsky.social Register here: bit.ly/Oct14DCR

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seidlitzed.bsky.social @seidlitzed.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Did you hear? We're celebrating the long-awaited #Debut of @EliseWhiteDiaz.bsky.social's #DCRTeaching book with a #BOGO sale! Register yourself for the 9/24 training & bring a friend for free! Don't sleep on this fantastic fall #ProfessionalDevelopment deal! seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Here’s the story behind the design of my book cover — and why it means so much to me.💡 Want to bring trauma-informed strategies to your school? 📖 Grab the book or DM me to connect. seidlitzeducation.com/upcoming_eve...

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

In "Overcoming Challenges to Collaboration" training, T's connected fast in a speed-dating style, with: What do you love about teaching? What do you feel unqualified to do? High fives for every connection, where collaboration starts. 💥🙌 seidlitzeducation.com

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

✨ How I feel when I run into someone reading Discover, Connect, Respond—and they say remark: “Elise, I’m not even a reader... but I couldn’t put your book down.” #DCRTeaching seidlitzeducation.com/books/discov...

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

🚨 Did you know? We offer Boosting Achievement training for paraprofessionals! We had an inspiring day in @LewisvilleISD equipping paras with tools to thrive in their critical role supporting multilingual learners. 💡👏 #BoostingAchievement #paraprofessionals

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

"When should we use translation with students?" A question I get all the time — and the answer isn’t always what people expect. New blog: Lost in Translation: When Help Becomes a Hindrance: www.elisewhitediaz.com/blog/lost-in...

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Lost in Translation: When Help Becomes a Hindrance.

At the end of the school year, I was supporting a science teacher who had a newcomer in her classroom — a student, she explained, who “didn’t speak a lick of English.” She wanted to know the...

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

✨ I’m honored to be on @EllevationEd’s recommended summer reading list for ESL educators! 📚☀️ Check out the full list 👉 ellevationeducation.com/blog/summer-...

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Please advocate on behalf of our MLs, and Title III funds (although allocated), have not been distributed. Here's a link to find your rep: ✅ Contact your U.S. House Representative: www.house.gov/representa..... ✅ Contact your U.S. Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen....

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I love encouraging students to find texts that are meaningful to them in different modes, and encouraging written expression in a way that is authentic to students’ voice and experience!

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

🚨 NEW DATE ALERT! 🚨 Discover, Connect, Respond: A Practical Approach to Trauma-Informed Instruction workshop in the Dallas area has been rescheduled for September 24! seidlitzeducation.com/discover-sep...

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seidlitzed.bsky.social @seidlitzed.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

#ICYMI, @EliseWhiteDiaz.bsky.social's brilliant #DCRTeaching book is AVAILABLE NOW! Check it out on Amazon or the Seidlitz bookstore. seidlitzeducation.com/shop/discove...

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seidlitzed.bsky.social @seidlitzed.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

The #DCRTeaching workshop debut is 1 month from today! @EliseWhiteDiaz.bsky.social has created an incredible new resource on #TraumaInformedTeaching. Join her in DFW 6/5 for a powerful day of learning! seidlitzeducation.com/discover-jun5/

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

🌟 New training coming June 5 in the Dallas area! Discover, Connect, Respond: A Practical Approach to Trauma-Informed Instruction equips educators with realistic, actionable tools to support students from hard places 🔗 [seidlitzeducation.com/discover-jun5] #DCRteaching #TraumaInformed

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Exciting news! 🥳My book is now available for preorder! "The world needs a book that unapologetically stands up for marginalized students from hard places, who, yes, disproportionately face trauma." 📚💙 #DCRTeaching #EducationMatters #PreorderNow seidlitzeducation.com/shop/discove...

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Discover, Connect, Respond - Seidlitz Education

Discover, Connect, Respond is an essential guide to supporting learners from challenging backgrounds, particularly our culturally and linguistically diverse students.

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Honored to present @NABEorg #Nabe2025 on helping #newcomers express themselves in uncertain times with trauma informed multilingual education #DCRteaching Grateful to network with passionate advocates and share practical strategies ❤️

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Look what came in the mail! Beyond thrilled to share my book with the world: Discover Connect Respond: A Practical Approach to Trauma-Informed Instruction. Available for purchase May 2025 #DCRTeaching #MLsfromhardplaces @johnseidlitz.bsky.social

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 09/02/2025

Many great classroom managers use a particular tone of voice. Here's what it sounds like—and why “the teachers who get the best responses from kids are the ones that have mastered it.” 📣 #ClassroomManagement #teachers #SEL

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Demonstrating Self-Regulation With Tone of Voice

When teachers model self-regulation by using a voice that is calm, neutral, and assertive, they help students feel cared for—and ready to learn.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 29/01/2025

Looking for writing prompts to spark students’ imaginations, no matter the grade level? 💥 Edutopia’s @tatertutt.bsky.social collected dozens of creative ideas to help learners grow as storytellers: buff.ly/3EgMxkk #literacy #k12

5-Minute Read. Literacy. 54 Excellent, Low-Stakes Writing Prompts. By Paige Tutt. Illustration of students placing giant, colorful sticky notes on a green background. Each sticky note has a prompt, such as "I wish my teachers knew that..." and "Should we fear failure? Explain."

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

If you are attending this powerful conference before #NABE2025, I'd love to connect with you!

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Emily Francis @emilyfrancis.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

To elevate OBSERVATIONAL literacy at home, share these great tips with caregivers 😀📖🌎 #NourishingCaregiverCollaborations @nqcliteracy.bsky.social #TeacherBookstudy #EduSky

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Emily Francis @emilyfrancis.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Hot cocoa with a multicultural twist 🌎 IB Ss created some international hot cocoa recipes & suggestions for hot teas for CHS staff today! They challenged us to be “risk-taker” and try something new 😃 Check out their international ideas — may be something you can bring to your staff! 🕷️💛🌍

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Supporting ML Students from trauma-affected backgrounds: Top 5 actionable strategies (Dec 12th at 2:15 pm CT) events.zoom.us/ev/At86_IUwL...

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

It's November, but new #ML students are still arriving! How does your school welcome culturally and linguistically diverse students? @DeWitt_Perry made sure to incorporate prominent languages in the foyer. seidlitzblog.org/2022/08/24/w...

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Look at my student’s beautiful work in Growing Language and Literacy! This is a great resource to check out, or even purchase for your next year’s language specialists @AndreaHonigsfeld

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

This was a pretty phenomenal two days - thank you for inviting me @NISDBILESL I can’t wait to see what comes of this! #MlsfromHardPlaces

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Find the FREE recording of our webinar @AndreaHonigsfeld "Overcoming Obstacles to Collaboration" here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbiD...

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

It such an honor to keynote this extraordinary conference, and share about serving #MLsfromhardplaces Can’t wait to see you there, friends! Registration for MABE 2025: Every Teacher an ML Teacher is now OPEN! bit.ly/MABEMIConfer... Visit our website mabemi.net for all the details! @Seidlitz_Ed

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Elise White Diaz (she/her) @elisewhitediaz.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Can #newcomers write a #personalnarrative? You bet! Beginners tell their stories by illustrating a graphic novel. Then they point to the pictures and search for words to describe what is happening. Teacher helps them find words. #co-createdtext #MLsfromHardPlaces @Seidlitz_Ed

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