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KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Good evening #educoach Let’s start by introducing ourselves and sharing a success story from the week! #eduwin

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KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:02 PM EDT

My #eduwin was a relaxing weekend celebrating my birthday & getting to see @princpalj & @shiraleibowitz in person soon! #educoach

hilbarron3 Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Had a huge success with a team that wasn't working. A visiting expert @paulandersen opened the door, our mtg yesterday was all #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:03 PM EDT

That's awesome. What lead to the success? #educoach

In reply to @hilbarron3, @paulandersen

shiraleibowitz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi I’m Shira #educoach co-moderator &director @portfolioK12 my #eduwin Starting the school year! (2nd year of a new school I helped start)

genevie79cr Sep 6 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi! My #eduwin was doing a bit of speed coaching with a fellow coach! I'm always looking to grow my skill set. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Wonderful! Thought of you today ... I will be contacting you later for some writing ideas. :) #educoach

In reply to @genevie79cr

genevie79cr Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Awesome!! I'm here to help! #educoach

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KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Perfect. Sometimes it takes an outside voice. #educoach

In reply to @hilbarron3, @paulandersen

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:07 PM EDT

If you are new to #educoach we use a Q1 A1 format. The best place for transcripts is https://t.co/QtuZlzn4UQ

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Tonight’s Topic is: Ch. 6 of The #CoachApproach- co written by the #educoach co-moderators @principalj, @shiraleibowitz

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q1 What are some ways in which teachers in your school collaborate with one another? #educoach

genevie79cr Sep 6 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: At a minimum, they have 1 planning session and 1 PLC session a week. Many collaborate more often! 😊 #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Even at a minimum that is a good amount of collaboration. How is that scheduled? #educoach

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genevie79cr Sep 6 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Most have decided to plan together during their team conference period. #educoach

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KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Sounds like a collaborative community has been built! #educoach

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RockingReading Sep 6 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: Ts collaborate to plan units/lessons, look at Ss data, consider how to cross-group students for small gp instruction + more. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q2 What are some obstacles that are inhibiting even greater professional collaboration? #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

This sounds like an effective system! How is the time together scheduled? #educoach

In reply to @RockingReading

RockingReading Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: The biggest impediment to even greater professional collaboration is time, time, time, time, time... #educoach

hilbarron3 Sep 6 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1: vertical teams, strand "expert" teams, grade level teams, it is a lot of #collaboration not sure when it is too much #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q1 What are some ways in which teachers in your school collaborate with one another? #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Can you describe your shared "expert" teams. Sounds interesting. #educoach

In reply to @hilbarron3

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#educoach

livin4thesummer Sep 6 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1 District opportunities to collaborate as grade level teams, new teacher teams and district-wide shared Google Drive#educoach
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RockingReading Sep 6 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Admin prioritizes ensuring there is time for PLC's to meet 2-3 times per week during the school day when creating master schedule. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Yes - Time is an obstacle. What are ways you've addressed the struggle? #educoach

In reply to @RockingReading

hilbarron3 Sep 6 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Ts sign up for an area focused on school-wide goal l, sort of like a PLN but lead by coach and admin. and spread the learning #educoach

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KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Love that time is prioritized! Addressing the things that make the most difference (our big rocks) is so beneficial.#educoach

In reply to @RockingReading

livin4thesummer Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#educoach A2 The biggest obstacle is when teachers/teams are not open to new ideas because it is different from what we have always done.

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q3 How might you build on successful collaboration and overcome obstacles toward even more effective collaboration? #educoach

RockingReading Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Data meetings & PD are also structured to allow so teams have time collaborate. Lucky to have a principal that prioritizes this. #educoach

genevie79cr Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: Sometimes bigger teams have more difficulty due to personal schedules. #educoach

livin4thesummer Sep 6 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Definitely... sometimes it feels like we only touch the surface. You need time to go deeper. #educoach

In reply to @KathyPerret, @RockingReading

genevie79cr Sep 6 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: Make collaboration meaningful and purposeful for those teachers involved. Give choice! #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 Overcoming obstacles takes setting priorities - as many have already mentioned. #educoach

shiraleibowitz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Teaching has been such an isolated profession;may take some “disruptive” organization w/willing teachers for meaningful shifts #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 Having teams set agendas helps with the "time" challenge. "Bird walking around topics" is so easy to do and steals time. #focus #educoach

hilbarron3 Sep 6 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: time spent together has to be successful...if it is they will want more #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q3 How might you build on successful collaboration and overcome obstacles toward even more effective collaboration? #educoach

RockingReading Sep 6 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Finding time during the day for important work & dealing with small things via e-mail instead of taking up precious mtg time. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q4 How might you promote the practice of teachers visiting one another's classrooms? #educoach

genevie79cr Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

It makes a big difference, doesn't it? #educoach

In reply to @RockingReading

shiraleibowitz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Yes; I think we need bigger shifts; & only w/those passionate about making the shifts; at least at first #educoach

In reply to @hilbarron3

livin4thesummer Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 Build collaboration by helping team members feel safe to share triumphs and challenges. Schedule brainstorming sessions!! #educoach

IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#educoach I'm joining you a little late, but glad to be here!

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4 One way to help teachers observe each other is the #pineapplechart idea https://t.co/KYDnAmSpoc #educoach

genevie79cr Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

This is true! Time is precious, don't waste it!! #educoach

In reply to @hilbarron3

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Glad you could join us. #educoach

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IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: I think promotion of visiting other Ts isn't as tricky as the logistics involved. They want to see each other in action. #educoach

hilbarron3 Sep 6 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Need time to introduce this with admin and other coaches #educoach

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IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: Finding someone to cover a classroom so the T can visit other Ts -- that is my dilemma. #educoach

livin4thesummer Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4 I am so excited that we are getting ready to roll out pineapple charts..so teachers can welcome their peers #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Yes. Having Ts help with logistics can add to ideas. Often Ts have the solutions! #educoach

In reply to @IAteacherNan

IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Yes! This! #educoach

In reply to @RockingReading

RockingReading Sep 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I agree. It is rare that a teacher doesn't want to have a chance to observe other. #educoach

In reply to @IAteacherNan

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Q5 What experience do you have with peer coaching? Instructional rounds? Lesson study? How have you implemented? #educoach

RockingReading Sep 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I agree. It is rare that a teacher doesn't want to have a chance to observe others teaching. #educoach

In reply to @IAteacherNan

shiraleibowitz - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5: Have used all these approaches; find them transformational. In my current school we co-plan, co-teach/interdisciplinary #educoach

IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5: I introduced peer coaching to PreK-2nd grade Ts last year. Gr level teams visited a class w/set purpose. Feedback after. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5 As a coach we did a lot of peer coaching as we added new strategies. Teachers rehearsed lessons, provided e/other feedback. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q6 What steps might you take to help educators in your school function as a collaborative team? #educoach

hilbarron3 Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: as a coach I've done a lot of peer coaching but hasn't started in school...it was super helpful #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Q5 What experience do you have with peer coaching? Instructional rounds? Lesson study? How have you implemented? #educoach

IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: Ts all observed model classroom teacher in Preschool. They were delighted with their observation experience! #educoach

RockingReading Sep 6 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: I've provided observation tools to help structure the discussions after peer observations. #educoach

genevie79cr Sep 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6: Model, create learning opportunities where teachers must collaborate. #educoach

hilbarron3 Sep 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6: facilitating mtg today relationship building and setting norms...we will reflect on personality analysis from bgng of year #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q6 What steps might you take to help educators in your school function as a collaborative team? #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

The debriefing aspect is so important! #educoach

In reply to @RockingReading

IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

I used strategies from Elena Aguilar's book about coaching teams. I had read it at just the right time! #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q6 What steps might you take to help educators in your school function as a collaborative team? #educoach

genevie79cr Sep 6 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I was just going to say the same thing as @KathyPerret! #educoach

In reply to @KathyPerret, @RockingReading, @KathyPerret

RockingReading Sep 6 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5: I've held more formal coaching labs where peers provide feedback related to T goals and S learning, following IFL protocols. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q7: What other resources have you found to be beneficial when it comes to transforming your school into a team? #educoach

RockingReading Sep 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Her book is such a great resource. #educoach

In reply to @IAteacherNan

IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Virtual coaching with @KathyPerret sessions gave me ideas and strategies -- and resources for team building. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Thanks! Enjoyed virtually coaching you! My goal is for YOU (and others) to SHINE!! #educoach

In reply to @IAteacherNan

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A7 Our Teacher Leaders have found these protocols helpful https://t.co/PUO2DbbxiD #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q8: What questions do you have for each other around the area of collaborative communities? #educoach

watchorn Sep 6 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A7: Coaching the Team at Work https://t.co/63V7WdHoGO #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing. That's a new one to me. #educoach

In reply to @watchorn

IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A8: Those who are implementing Pineapple Charts -- please share more in future chats! #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:49 PM EDT

I'll add this to our topic ideas. #educoach

In reply to @IAteacherNan

lsmith0917 - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Sorry to miss out on tonight's convo #educoach. Will catch up through the transcripts!

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q9: What take-aways do you have from tonight’s chat? #educoach

IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@lairdlearning I thought of you during #educoach chat tonight. I need to follow up on resources that you've tweeted as a coach.

IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A9: I plan to read more about the pineapple chart. AND I am going to ask T's for ideas to make visits to other classes work. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q10: What topics would you like to discuss at future #educoach chats?

hilbarron3 Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A9: definitely going to do my work on the pineapple chart and introduce to admin #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q9: What take-aways do you have from tonight’s chat? #educoach

IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A9: Also -- Ideas for my office decor. I've seen inspiring ideas tweeted. I need ideas for theme and posters. #educoach

watchorn Sep 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#educoach This is an important question...

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q8: What questions do you have for each other around the area of collaborative communities? #educoach

Mrsutterreads Sep 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

#educoach I am so bummed I missed you guys tonight

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

We missed you too. Transcripts can be found here https://t.co/QtuZlzn4UQ #educoach

In reply to @Mrsutterreads

hilbarron3 Sep 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Thank you so much @KathyPerret for another inspiring chat and great start to the day. I'm going to be late if I chat more #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Have a great day! :) #educoach

In reply to @hilbarron3

IAteacherNan - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A10: How to keep things positive when faced with a team that seems to shut you out. Crossed arms, glassy eyes. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Sep 6 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Feel free to keep chatting. I'm going to pop out as my TO DO list is quite long & I have an early AM! #educoach Thx everyone!