#WVEdChat Archive
The goal of #wvedchat is to provide educators an opportunity to connect, share, and learn from others by engaging in conversations around issues and topics in education.
Tuesday August 23, 2016
I am in Berkeley Co. Work as a HS AP
A0: Rachel, ITRT, Fluvanna Co, VA
Joe Gonzalez 5th Grade Kanawha Co Schools
I am at the WVSDB Director of SPED and other things...
Good Evening! It's Melinda Monks from Kanawha County....off hockey mom duty early enough to join you guys tonight!
I am a HS librarian in mason county.
Derek, supporting for almst 4 yrs now. AP at Wirt Co High. Lead lrnr, mover, & shaker. Glad to serve w/ this community!
Welcome everyone! Let's give people another minute or two
So awesome that is still with us tonight! Big inspiration to this community over the last couple yrs.
hey I can't miss out! I love this chat :D
Michelle Burk, Technology Facilitator, Kanawha County Schools
Angie knows me, but for those who don't I am a HS English teacher in Berkeley County!
Hey good to see you both!
Let's get started =)
Q 1 What is an effective school community partnership?
Our AP is hosting a . Join in on the conversation about school community! :) https://t.co/JQ44Q6vmjs
Creating community schools! Half an hour away! Let's do this!
A1: One that offers open communication and showcases what goes on in the school with the community
Jeni Gearhart. Heggesville High School. English teacher
Art K-5 Kanawha County. Hi, !
A1: When all stakeholders work together do what's best for student learning!
A1 one that uses the resources of the community with the school for the betterment of all students
A1 effective school-comm partnership is 1 where stakeholders have a voice, seat at the table, & schls provide transparency
Q1 community feels valued in the school. Mock interviews, new teacher luncheon make valuable school, business interactions
Late to join, sorry. Penny technology coach Pinch and Kenna Elementary
My old district didn't do this so much... Schools need to share their stories and positives with the community!
A1-putting on community events and having Ts get out in the community to bridge the gap between parents and teachers
A1 It should be a mutually beneficial relationship.
Q1. Also, school feels valued by community. It goes both ways
A1: You know you're doing it right when the kids notice it!
A1 effective schl-comm partnership value variety of Ss accomplishments. Meet Ps where they r. & put Ss (lrng) n driver's seat
showcasing the good we do is critical!
A1: Having an open door for parents and community
Bingo! Every school in my district utilizes FB to share their stories/news. Some tweaks needed, but a good start!
A1 A school should be the heart of the community.
if we donโt do it who will?
Q 2 Beyond parents... how do involve other community members/organizations to maximize student support?
we need to drop the veil of mystery and embrace the knowledge base in the community
A1: Everyone needs to have a voice, not just a select few...collaboration is key!
absolutely! some parents didn't have a positive experience!! we have to fix that
But that's the problem. So many T's don't share their stories and don't want to in some cases!
A2 . Public outreach, recognizing business partners at games, mock interviews, guest speakers.
that's critical! we do home visits to try to reach them!
A2 I think PBLs/CBLs with a community focus or serving a community need are pretty amazing.
A2 by recognizing the benefits of brining in outside expertise on content area beyond CTE classrooms T = facilitator for learning
A2: Reach out and give them a reason to show interest in the mission of the school and the purpose of what kids are learning
just add the thanks for the support
A2: Meeting needs of community with service groups, inviting members in that are knowledgeable on certain topics
A2- Our school every grade level does community service projects, also partnering with businesses to promote student success
A2: Brining in community members to talk with our kids and work with them
A2: I've actually leveraged community organizations with a Facebook presence to help share/reshare our posts to inc audience.
Another Hedgesville AP in the house! Glad you're here!
what a great school culture
PBL could be a HUGE factor in establishing relationships in community. Practical & real life skills & learning
A2 inviting community members and businesses in to speak in classes and to students. Creating partnerships that benefit both grps.
do you all include wrap around services to support students in wirt co??
A2 cont'd -- community mentors are extremely helpful, too.
A2 get to know your local chamber of commerce for help with business partnerships
thanks Derek. Glad to be here
Yes! In many cases, we aren't aware of what our communities truly have
What additional support services... dhhr, safe at home, counseling have you found most critical to student support?
A2: Agreed! Ss can serve the community! Work together to make the community better! https://t.co/wwLtol2ctZ
A2 I think PBLs/CBLs with a community focus or serving a community need are pretty amazing.
We have a multi-disciplinary task force that meets regulrly. Includes social services. Monitrs at risk youth. You?
and too often we see the school as a fiefdom that can't mix with the community... Together we are stronger
Ss, communities, & families working together tears down barriers and promotes positivity & change. Everyone works for common goal
Sorry I am late Tim White, Kanawha County Schools
One of my schools has medical/dental clinics. Awesome for families with limited mobility.
Q3 What effective programs (wrap-around services, Handle with Care Juvenile Drug Court) have worked for your students
sorry to be late Missy Stowers Piinch Elem 1st grade
Q3 with our school being based in Romney but Ss from the whole state LEAs are vital to our success in services with Ss
A3: Open lines of communication between teachers and counselors. We have amazing guidance counselors in our school!
Early intervntn from Ts who lead w/ the heart. Still need to inc awareness of issues Ss frm poverty brng to schl.
We also have an amazing social worker who helps families navigate assistance programs.
A2: Having a strong LSIC is a great way to build partnerships and transparency!
Just ask! Getting over my reservations about asking strangers to get involved has reaped great benefits!
project AWARE grant allows us a mental health counselor, safe at home
I've seen rural communities partner w/local businesses to provide free unrestricted wifi n their establishments to support Ss lrng
we also have a talk to me program and several community lead support groups and juvenile drug court
student council, Tech force, 7 Habits club
We have a family support worker that helps connect families to resources that are vital for help. She is awesome!
Q3 cont. DHHR local attendance workers and coordinators, Heath services, all locally based
Shoes - the free shoes program has reached so many children. It's hard to learn when your feet hurt!
yes! And they do a great job at connecting community resources
A3: We have 2 different groups that come into the schools and work with at risk youth
A3 Our school has a Kids Hope Program the mentors work with Ss, talk to them, play games, they are someone they can talk to
A3. The Berkeley county backpack program is a great example of community supporting student needs
Hey Tim! Hope you're off to a great start this year.
our school does programs with a local church for Ss that are low SES
A3 not sure which programs, exactly -- there are so many! Food/clothing pantries are very helpful.
A3 I'm a believer that anything extra helps. It's noticed when students are important and that their success is a the focal point.
That is truly amazing! Think we could do it in Berkeley County? https://t.co/J7EtDeEtdU
I've seen rural communities partner w/local businesses to provide free unrestricted wifi n their establishments to support Ss lrng
Memphis Tennessee Garrison really started this way back in McDowell County before anyone thought about it in depth
How can we use digital tools to help in more rural areas? Even large counties have rural pockets with resistant people...
That's awesome! You guys have so many edus going above & beyond over there! I really need to visit!!!
A4: Use social media to meet them on their level. Districts should not shy away from it!
A3: Local churches create snack packs or offer toto ring.
We can chat off here. I'll fill ya in, it's awesome!
Q4 access is really a problem for digital resources, lack of high speed data or wifi restrictions (green bank) as examples
our county added wifi for the kids to use w/ their school iPads
Kanawha County has a WiFi on the Buses program that hope to be soon parked in the "last mile" areas https://t.co/AAWoiXDKHu
How can we use digital tools to help in more rural areas? Even large counties have rural pockets with resistant people...
sorry wifi on the school buses
AP stuff going well. AD stuff kicking my behind. AD is not for me, but came w/the job & I needed the experience.
Q 4 How can we use digital tools to help in more rural areas? ... https://t.co/aIeygAMU14
How can we use digital tools to help in more rural areas? Even large counties have rural pockets with resistant people...
There are some places in WV where dial up is an only option still
That is so cool!!! Love it!
Right! There's several in our that can really only participate from their school connection. That's terrible.
A4: Facebook is widely used by families as a go to... Schools should be using it to connect
Love the "toto" ring....Great recording group! https://t.co/SmJIEj3sY8
A3: Local churches create snack packs or offer toto ring.
I hate to tell Frontier but 6 Mbps is NOT high speed data
my school uses remind, class dojo to communicate
What academic benefits have you seen with these programs for your students?? ACT scores? Graduation ? less anxiety ?
A4 started using this year and i've had great feedback from parents, works much better than a piece of paper!
A4 I live in an area with no cell service We only had dial up until 3 years ago and live less than 20 miles from our capital city
unfortunately, there are spots in my district without internet because it's not available
Yes! Schools should harness the power of social media in a positive way! https://t.co/EF4m44D4Ce
A4: Facebook is widely used by families as a go to... Schools should be using it to connect
They should! I'm working to further develop this for my district
How true, but it is still better than dial up!
we posted a picture of our student body to our athletics Facebook page yesterday and it has over 32,000 views
WiFi on the bus helps when Ss do fld trips, sporting trips and just downloading work on the way home https://t.co/0Jp70VZZlm
What academic benefits have you seen with these programs for your students?? ACT scores? Graduation ? less anxiety ?
A5: Unknown since I'm new to my district :)
Im w/ Penny even though we have wifi or dial up some parents still dont connect or come to the school for things
is great for T,S, & P collaboration & communication! https://t.co/UvLYpq9D16
A4 started using this year and i've had great feedback from parents, works much better than a piece of paper!
Connectedness gives students a voice. Makes school more appealing and improves school atmosphere. https://t.co/yzEcI9lITN
What academic benefits have you seen with these programs for your students?? ACT scores? Graduation ? less anxiety ?
We use as well. The parents love the connection.
I rlly thnk schls shld provide more opps to receive stakeholder feedback. Google forms is easy. Ignite the convo!
is contagious. Once Ts see its purpose and power. They'll get on board! https://t.co/wmA0pbAOwx
They should! I'm working to further develop this for my district
positive social media message was part of leadership focus for BCS back to school! Tony Caridi!
yes parents LOVE 1st graders do too
Awesome! REMIND is actually hosting the next on 9/6
Google Forms Rocks! We use it a lot in KCS from Prin. to Ts and Ss..Great tool https://t.co/WMSTL9vwhQ
I rlly thnk schls shld provide more opps to receive stakeholder feedback. Google forms is easy. Ignite the convo!
I always invite my parents to join Remind! Helps them keep the Ss on their toes. ;)
That's incredible! Way to be proactive Berkeley Co!
I have some T's interested in eportfolios...can't wait to get time to teach this tool.
I love remind!!! Use it with my daughter's tcher! Tried to get coaches to use!
Many Ss lost home wifi with the flooding...my mom lives three miles from me but has older wires & shoddy connection
Iโve seen it used for digital portfolios, journals, choice time, data notebooks and the list goes on
I've used it n the classrm for 5 yrs now. Nearly no downside. No reason not to. I schedle messages. So easy.
we have Ts trying that too
was the direct avenue when I was a Band Director https://t.co/5PAy3t7Sve
I always invite my parents to join Remind! Helps them keep the Ss on their toes. ;)
It really is that versatile! https://t.co/n60gfij0xF
Iโve seen it used for digital portfolios, journals, choice time, data notebooks and the list goes on
Hi Leanna from KY peeking in on the conversation this evening
A5: Much less anxiety...meeting basic needs frees Ss to give their attention to school
Q 6 What community partnership goals do you have for this school year?
That is an awesome picture!
You cannot go wrong GREAT TOOL! https://t.co/ar5eFpknBU
I have some T's interested in eportfolios...can't wait to get time to teach this tool.
, and are key things in my classroom
A6: Strengthen social media connections to parents/community to tell our district's story
Lots of love for tonight! Join us 9/6 for the next chat. A team from REMIND is hosting that night!
A6 we want to incorporate businesses with our post graduate students and get them real world experience
I wanna partner with Rebecca Recco and do something awesome! Looking to get involved with NASA Educators too...
The theme for chat 9/6 is https://t.co/ksTFUzIzE8
Lots of love for tonight! Join us 9/6 for the next chat. A team from REMIND is hosting that night!
A6 Meaningful guest speakers, sharing positive stories, community connections with Olweus maybe?
I'll have to be careful not to fangirl all over them.
A4 (I'm behind...) Turn em loose with iMovie and an idea. Boom! Mini Ken Burnses!
If there were more of this, we'd change the news headlines about our schools from neg. to positive. https://t.co/FCRD6rbh4t
A6: Strengthen social media connections to parents/community to tell our district's story
Thanks for letting me moderate this evening Thanks everyone for participating
A6: to make our community strong again after the summer flood; strengthen bonds w/ parents
Great job Angie! You made it! :) I very much appreciate the support & inspiration!
KCS has done PD on professional accounts so Ts and Ss begin a positive social footprint https://t.co/2ePSPWbToJ
If there were more of this, we'd change the news headlines about our schools from neg. to positive. https://t.co/FCRD6rbh4t
A6: Strengthen social media connections to parents/community to tell our district's story
A6 Hope to have another Digital Citizenship Assembly for parents
Yes. I love that my superintendent is totally on board with it as well
Trying to make a very late dinner and keeping up was tough! I'll have to try harder next time. That or eat an earlier dinner. ;)
A5 -- more confidence and better risk-taking when students realize they can make meaningful things and share from the heart!
an AWESOME Leadership Day
Are we going to figure out a mod schedule at some point?
Thanks for helping us think about how we can connect our schools to the community!
A6 I started a community identity project that went south last year. I want a do-over this year.
We should really try to commit to one. Rotating group of 4-5 could do it. We have that many, easily. https://t.co/K3us5NYUiZ
Are we going to figure out a mod schedule at some point?
thanks for the great chat!
Would making Tshirts and tweeting selfies together be too much?
Yes, we need to do something. No more last minute :)
Thanks for Hosting good times!
Steve Harvey, a PROUD West Virginian!
I'll be rocking my T-shirt that night! :) Won it at Edcamp last year. We need some T shirts!
Shirts??? Dude we should use our logo image or something. I'd love a shirt to rock at WVSTC :)
Don't give up! I'm inspired to hear you tried something, it floundered, and ur willing to try again!
I like to pretend I'm Supermom. ๐ช๐ป Baby's not impressed with my skills!
Hey it's a new year. Reflect on the good/bad, tweak, and try again :)
I would love to host again! Let me know...Sept or early October is best, before hockey is in full swing!
I want to host again as well :) Didn't say she'd make up questions if someone modded?
No problem! The next chat is booked but I'll send ya another invite before the following one comes around!
Never Give Up! Never Surrender https://t.co/VjgOYtfGLl
A6 I started a community identity project that went south last year. I want a do-over this year.
Good luck! Just pick yourself up and try again. Itโs what we would want our Ss to do.
Good night everyone! Hope the rest of your week goes well.
looks like we need to see about getting together a group who we can call on for hosting!
I'd like to moderate, but September is out for me. October 4th or later. ๐๐ผ
Goodnight all :) See you again in 2 weeks!
