#APChat Archive
Professional development expert Jared Wastler, hosts a Twitter conversation at 8:00 p.m. (ET) using #APChat.
Sunday February 28, 2016
7:58 PM EST
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Welcome to ! Please take a moment to introduce yourself.
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Mark - middle school AP in central PA.
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Chris Price from Huntsville, TX - lead teacher, assistant principal hopeful
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Jared Wastler, HS Principal in PA, 2014 MD APOY, and moderator for
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Kendrick Myers, AP at Opelika High School in AL
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Cameron 7-12 AP at in Nebraska. Going to try and keep up tonight, but looking forward to it.
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I was wondering who else from would join me in this evening after a long weekend https://t.co/U7dWQAxzJz
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Cameron 7-12 AP at in Nebraska. Going to try and keep up tonight, but looking forward to it.
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Tonight we are reflecting on and some key takeaways
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Tiawana, A.P. from Virginia
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I am running on fumes, but here. I got home at 2 am and headed to early church. Glad you are here as well.
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Q1: In the opening session challenged us to help ignite other's flames. How are you working to ignite others?
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A2: Putting Ts in places to lead where they have strengths...supporting/praising there efforts to improve in the profession
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Le Alexander- Hampton Roads, VA- leader in training
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Ashanti Maryland AP late but here!!
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Looks like there are some APs out there that left and inspired.
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A1: I am seeking to provoke thought. Challenge conformity. Encourage greatness.
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A1. I'm always looking to ignite others by learning about their goals & finding out how I can assist them in meeting the goals
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A1 I will start to challenge people to think about how they can improve their "average" and challenge them to get better.
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. I often get worried when I speak to others & they have no goals. Hard to help them get to the next level.
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Yes, ma'am. https://t.co/zvYnehfOUL
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A1. I'm always looking to ignite others by learning about their goals & finding out how I can assist them in meeting the goals
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Some have to be coached to the next level. Ts sometimes get complacent. What do they do well? Find a starting point.
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Q2: Innovation was a big topic throughout the conference. How are you working to innovate in your school?
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Hi! Fred- Librarian & Aspiring AP in Ft Worth,TX
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I agree - fear of failure or change can hinder teacher exploration - highlight their strengths... https://t.co/GkJoIySSyZ
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Some have to be coached to the next level. Ts sometimes get complacent. What do they do well? Find a starting point.
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A1: ignite others by helping them see the value in what they do; encourage and support!
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A2 Exploring different scheduling options - PLC development - allowing teachers to take leadership roles toward innovation
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A2: I focus on trying 2 get Ts 2 push the envelop in lesson design - design an engaging, memorable experience
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Q2 I want work on ways to empower Ss/Ts to strive to make our school a better place. Starting with Stuco
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A2: Collaborating w/ others to change how we do school - encouraging Ts to help "Kids create and not consume"
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A2: We're working to empower student voice; let students take ownership of the learning.
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Great point. Student engagement definitely helps drive innovation. https://t.co/IJO6NHMY6a
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A2: I focus on trying 2 get Ts 2 push the envelop in lesson design - design an engaging, memorable experience
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A2. Survey the Ss and see what community issue or problem they'd like to resolve and work from there. Their voices are required!
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that is why the feedback of really hit home 4 me. Ts with fear won't try & student's don't get the best.
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https://t.co/uUOTUt3BNZ
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A2. Survey the Ss and see what community issue or problem they'd like to resolve and work from there. Their voices are required!
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Q3: Change process also came up a lot. How are your working to lead positive change?
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I love the thoughts that everyone is sharing.
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Frankie Lizar AP in Kansas City, KS just home from
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A3 Patience...celebrate small successes...identify teacher leaders to share ideas with colleagues
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A3: spoke about taking the monkey off of the good teachers. We need to be responsible and LEAD change actively.
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A3 I can't remember who said it in but remembering that it is circular not linear. The process never stops.
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A3: I try 2 model it. Be an advocate 4 those who try. Support opportunities. Listen 2 all ideas & B a big cheerleader.
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A3. It's hard to change something you aren't aware of. We must acknowledge the truth of our work (good bad,ugly) then find out why?
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celebrate them early, often and in big ways
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A3: start small, with a select group. Get buy-in
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You definitely have to be a part - go about your day with purpose and do what's best for kids https://t.co/VOmzHl279T
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A3: I try 2 model it. Be an advocate 4 those who try. Support opportunities. Listen 2 all ideas & B a big cheerleader.
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A3: Working to show the possible re: what Ss can do when given opportunity
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I find that seeking opportunities to grow positive change from existing successful T practices has been embraced and effective
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Kristen, from Deerfield, IL joining a bit late!
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What's best for kids - absolutely!
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; I am reading this book right now!
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Yes! model, advocate, support, listen! https://t.co/loPx8LxOxQ
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A3: I try 2 model it. Be an advocate 4 those who try. Support opportunities. Listen 2 all ideas & B a big cheerleader.
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A3: Constant communication with T, S and P. Keep the focus on S as much as possible and remind EVERYONE that is why we are here.
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Communication is important, and keeping the change S centered is even more important. https://t.co/SCoGtKDups
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A3: Constant communication with T, S and P. Keep the focus on S as much as possible and remind EVERYONE that is why we are here.
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Nailed it! The reason we go to work everyday https://t.co/RA4iedDiR8
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A3: Constant communication with T, S and P. Keep the focus on S as much as possible and remind EVERYONE that is why we are here.
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Communication & celebration. These two must always be going on.
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Q4: What do you see as the biggest challenge facing today's principals?
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A4: A lot of issues repeat themselves and change form, but technology has put a twist on that - keeping up with it is a challenge
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Staying true to our purpose. Know what we want to accomplish. Staying the course. Find a signature move, right
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A4 Working within the our given parameters, and being able to creatively give kids what they actually need. It is a challenge.
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A4: Many challenges, but the biggest is 21st century LEARNING: communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
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Q4: Stuck in the middle without support. Not recognized for hard work. This takes the wind out of sails.
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does your school have a RtI SEL matrix? We started this year and we are moving forward to personalized responses to S.
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A4: Finding balance between everything we need to do, we want to do, and we have to do
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A4: From what I see- to ignite, innovate, and make positive change while trying to get the day to day done.
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Yes/No...We have interventions taking place through SAT process. Not and IEP or 504 but helping Ss in creative ways.
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demands on time, retaining great faculty/staff, and the constant demand to "outscore" last year's accountability results.
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“: Q4: What do you see as the biggest challenge facing today's principals? ” State Testing
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“: Q4: What do you see as the biggest challenge facing today's principals? ” State Testing
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A4 It's a challenge of information and innovation.There is so much of both, that we have serious choices to make & support
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Where were you when I was writing my post? Reading my mind. https://t.co/c5glKn3zrr
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A4: Finding balance between everything we need to do, we want to do, and we have to do
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A4 Well said...and having someone to help us through those questions
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An example of something we have to do, but might not be what kids actually need. https://t.co/58JTTr13Sp
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“: Q4: What do you see as the biggest challenge facing today's principals? ” State Testing
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better late than never. I about blew it too.
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Q5: What is your top (or top 2) takeaways from ?
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A5 Don't be afraid to ask for expert advice. Cool people are all over, and really want to help. Got to meet quite a few
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A5: I didn't attend this year, but would love to hear what other people gained/learned from
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A5: "best leaders develop their team" & use your network of educators
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A5: All of the APOY16's are amazing education rockstars. Makes me feel even better about the future of our country.
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APHackathon was one of my favorite sessions. Along with and innovative learners. https://t.co/WuwJwQ2osQ
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A5: "best leaders develop their team" & use your network of educators
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As a school leader for 22 years, I have much hope for schools after meeting so many passionate & talented AP's at
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I agree the opportunity to discuss and learn from one another was paramount - great facilitation
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Thanks Cameron. It was a pleasure meeting you. Keep striving for greatness!
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Ned from Nebraska says he liked it too. Ha
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⬇️just happened. IRL. https://t.co/8H2adTy4xq
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As a school leader for 22 years, I have much hope for schools after meeting so many passionate & talented AP's at
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Thanks for joining. Keep being better every day in every way - our students deserve it.
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This was kind of painless for my first time. I'll be back.
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Thanks for the Looking forward to many more. Have an awesome week everyone. Especially my new friends from and
