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posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #AWSAconnect. Introduce yourself, from where you are tweeting, and your favorite Halloween candy. #AWSAinWI

sedbauer07 Oct 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Hi #AWSAConnect! Sarah, principal, @BenFranklinFPS in @FPSDistrictWI, Reeses's PB Cups!

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome Dave Deguire from the DPI who will join us for our questions. #AWSAconnect #AWSAinWI

TaraCzerwinski Oct 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Good evening! AP @ Milton Middle School, Almond Joy! #AWSAconnect

virgilalligator - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Sharin, AP in Waukesha, joining from home in MKE. Not Fave candy are the orange and black things #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Jay, principal from Merton, WI. Butterfinger is my Halloween candy of choice. Stays with you a long time. #AWSAconnect #AWSAinWI

WisconsinDPI Oct 12 @ 9:02 PM EDT

David DeGuire and Tom McCarthy in Madison - Milky Way big bar and Reese's Pieces...respectively #awsaconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hey, Sarah! Glad you could join us! #AWSAconnect

In reply to @sedbauer07, @BenFranklinFPS, @FPSDistrictWI

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hey, Tara. Almond Joy is a good choice. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @TaraCzerwinski

JTDziedzic Oct 12 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#AWSAConnect Joel, principal at Addison Elementary School in Slinger. Take5 is my fav! it's got it all caramel, choc, pretzel, deliciousness

PolarPrincipal Oct 12 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Tim Skutley, Eau Claire Northstar MS Principal, Take Five #AWSAconnect

sharon_thiede Oct 12 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Sharon Thiede from SDWaukesha. I avoid candy. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hey, Sharin. You're talking about peanut butter chews, right? #AWSAconnect

In reply to @virgilalligator

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us David and Tom. Hold on for a quick chat! #AWSAconnect

In reply to @WisconsinDPI

joeschroeder23 Oct 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Joe Schroeder from AWSA in Green Bay at our Elem Principals State Convention. #AWSAConnect

WisDPIArtsEd Oct 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#AWSAconnect - happy to connect and learn.

SarahSajohnson Oct 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Sarah Johnson, Northwestern WI and my favorite are Halloween Reese's pumpkins. 🎃 #AWSAconnect

MrJSellen Oct 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Joe, Elementary Principal. Break me off a piece of that KitKat bar #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hey, Joel. Take 5 is another great choice! #AWSAconnect

In reply to @JTDziedzic

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 What do you know about the new DPI licensing regulations? #AWSAconnect #AWSAinWI

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hey, Tim! Glad you could join us. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @PolarPrincipal

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Do you hand out apples and popcorn? #AWSAconnect

In reply to @sharon_thiede

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hey, Sarah! Glad you're here. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @SarahSajohnson

sedbauer07 Oct 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: Pretty much the DPI statement and my HR director's interpretation according to her professional organization. #awsaconnect #awsainwi

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hey, Joe! Great to see you! #AWSAconnect

In reply to @MrJSellen

JTDziedzic Oct 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1 #LifeTImeLicense No more PDP or credits required. #AWSAconnect

krauseunc Oct 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Tom, HR Director, Pulaski Community School District Reese's #RaiderStong #AWSAconnect

MrJSellen Oct 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Even greater to be here! #AWSAconnect

In reply to @posickj

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 No more credits needed. Life time license after teaching 6 semesters. Districts still have choices to hire and fire. #AWSAconnect

TaraCzerwinski Oct 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Initial Educators need to complete 6 semesters before #lifetimelicense #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Glad you're here, Tom. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @krauseunc

sharon_thiede Oct 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q1 lifetime license for professional educators. Initials need 6 semesters of ‘successful’ teaching. #AWSAconnect

ritaplatt Oct 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Lifetime for master & prof, experience will = lifetime for initial. Can renew initial as many times as needed. #AWSAconnect

SarahSajohnson Oct 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Professional licenses=lifetime. Initial will convert after a# of semesters. Associate degrees can get sub licensed. #AWSAconnect

MrJSellen Oct 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 6 semesters of experience moves initial to lifetime. Interested to know how it will work for those w/ experience already #AWSAConnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 I'm so old I think I am great grandfathered in for a life time license. #AWSAconnect

PolarPrincipal Oct 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: PDP's are no longer required. Prof. Lic. become lifetime with background check/ fee every 5 yrs. #AWSAconnect

virgilalligator - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: I know that there's some contingencies around where you are (initial or professional licensed) #awsaconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2 How are you communicating these regulations with staff? #AWSAconnect #AWSAinWI

MrJSellen Oct 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

This is what I am interested to know. And what about administrators? #AWSAConnect

sharon_thiede Oct 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Yes. Are they counting any of the semesters prior to the change?
In reply to @MrJSellen

D4Griffin3 Oct 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1) is this the same for Admin 🤔🤔🤔 I am asking for a friend. #AWSAconnect

D4Griffin3 Oct 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Hello everyone. Dennis checking in from #AWSAinWI #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Hey, Dennis! Hope day 1 of #AWSAinWI was a great one. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @D4Griffin3

sedbauer07 Oct 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: My HR director composed a great resource document for staff. I linked it along with DPI's statement to my staff website. #AWSAconnect

sharon_thiede Oct 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2 through our district weekly communication with staff. #AWSAconnect

krauseunc Oct 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 Forwarding on communication from DPI website and blog #awsaconnect

JTDziedzic Oct 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: sitting tight until DPI releases more info. In meantime telling teachers to wait and see. #AWSAConnect #AWSAinWI

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 Looking for some guidance here. Specifics are important so all get the same information. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2 How are you communicating these regulations with staff? #AWSAconnect #AWSAinWI

SarahSajohnson Oct 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: I shared a helpful article from WEAC in addition to conversations. #AWSAconnect

PolarPrincipal Oct 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2- Sent DPI memo and WEA Q&A document to staff to field initial questions. #AWSAconnect

TaraCzerwinski Oct 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Our C & I Director shared a communication district-wide #AWSAconnect

ritaplatt Oct 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Folks are talking about it. I am talking with them. Referring to DPI's page a lot. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Just wait until SLATE. Even more connected educators there. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @D4Griffin3, @educationhall, @joeschroeder23, @PrincipalJ

ritaplatt Oct 12 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Yes! I thought @WEAC's letter was helpful. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @SarahSajohnson, @WEAC

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 I'd love a one page, bulleted document that is easy to understand. #AWSAconnect

joeschroeder23 Oct 12 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: Through our #AWSA licensure webinar at 9 am on Oct 26. #AWSAconnect

virgilalligator - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:17 PM EDT

a2 As Sharon mentioned, we have a district newsletter containing various dept. blogs and posts. Also WebEx Fridays for Admin. #AWSAconnect

ChadHarnisch Oct 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Chad Harnisch, Middleton WI... Reese's Peanut Butter Cups #AWSAconnect

WisconsinDPI Oct 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q1&2 combined: we're still working through the law, but hope previous experience will count for lifetime licenses - please check our licensing blog for updates at https://t.co/r9RPfGR1X7 #awsaconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Hey, Chad! Glad you could make it! #AWSAconnect

In reply to @ChadHarnisch

ritaplatt Oct 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: GREAT and easy to understand Q & A from @weac https://t.co/j25ZGWkcYI #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3 What are implications for your school because of these changes? #AWSAconnect #AWSAinWI

KimGriesbach Oct 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Good evening! PK-6 Principal in WI. ❤️Kit Kat❤️ #AWSAConnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us, Kim. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @KimGriesbach

ritaplatt Oct 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3: Long-term? Depends on how we handle pay. It was be HORRIBLE if teachers stopped taking courses. But, possible. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 My hope is that we can provide more personalized PD for individual growth. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3 What are implications for your school because of these changes? #AWSAconnect #AWSAinWI

KimGriesbach Oct 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A1 What is listed on DPI site. I've been checking regularly for updates. #AWSAConnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 I'm also interested in how this impacts hiring and non-renewal processes. #AWSAconnect

TaraCzerwinski Oct 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: Opportunity for growth to be self-directed. District-wide commitment to learning and growing! #AWSAconnect

sedbauer07 Oct 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: I'm not sure yet. I think we need to safeguard T risk-taking to grow better practice. Hoping things are positive though! #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3 What are implications for your school because of these changes? #AWSAconnect #AWSAinWI

KimGriesbach Oct 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 Sharing exact verbiage from DPI site instead of speculating. #AWSAConnect

krauseunc Oct 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 We will need to be proactive in the hiring process and look for student teaching and classroom experiences #awsaconnect

sharon_thiede Oct 12 @ 9:24 PM EDT

We will continue to support the PPG as well as provide meaningful professional development #AWSAconnect

virgilalligator - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: This may impact how we proceed through the hiring process w/ candidates #AWSAconnect

ritaplatt Oct 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Lots of optimism. But honestly, this feels like a bad move to me. Deprofessionalizes an already beleaguered profession. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3 What are implications for your school because of these changes? #AWSAconnect #AWSAinWI

sedbauer07 Oct 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT

AGREED. I am hoping for positive change, but can't deny that this might hurt the profession. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @ritaplatt

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Don't forget the webinar on 10.26 about teacher licensing. Dave Deguire will be there to tell us more! #AWSAconnect #AWSAinWI

JTDziedzic Oct 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: Agree on impacts on hiring. Other changes w/ internships & changes on road to licensure will also be impactful on hiring. #AWSAconnect

ritaplatt Oct 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Not sure what you mean. Elaborate? #AWSAconnect

In reply to @TaraCzerwinski, @sedbauer07

ChadHarnisch Oct 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: we did away with life licenses once. What conditions have changed in the intervening decades that make this a good idea now #AWSAconnect

sharon_thiede Oct 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3-we will strengthen our partnerships to support strong recruitment and retainment of quality educators #AWSAconnect

MrJSellen Oct 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3(1)I think district should publicize how highly qualified their Ts are & the PD/cont. Ed. They support/facilitate. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Oct 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Any questions you'd like Dave to answer during the webinar? #AWSAconnect #AWSAinWI

ritaplatt Oct 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Less money. Less DPI staff. Possible? Yes. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @ChadHarnisch

KimGriesbach Oct 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 Not sure what this might look like in our district yet... How? Who? Continue to hire best possible candidates. #AWSAConnect

ChadHarnisch Oct 12 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: I'm not understanding how this might impact hiring. Any one care to help me see that perspective? #AWSAconnect

ritaplatt Oct 12 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Teachers are important to students. That's part of it. Need high quality continuing edu from scholars in the profession. #AWSAconnect

sedbauer07 Oct 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Very true! :) Thanks for bringing it back to who's most important!
In reply to @TaraCzerwinski, @ritaplatt

JTDziedzic Oct 12 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: I think it's a relief for teachers. PDP wasn't too effective for most, just hoops they jumped through. #AWSAConnect #AWSAinWI