#leadupchat Archive
#leadupchat focuses on school leadership broadly, culture, changing paradigms, and the growth mindset. It's an Ed movement focused on Leadership, Culture, Growth and Shifts on Saturdays at 8:30am CST, founded by Jeff Veal (@heffrey) and Nathan Lang (@nalang1).
Saturday October 1, 2016
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Welcome to . Please share your name and where you are from. There's a seat saved for you... https://t.co/JsPiKsCY8n
will be in a Q1, Q2 with responses A1, A2, etc.
We've got it flowing here at the Gupta house, too!
Cyndi, Assist. Supt. from VA! Excited to learn with our LeadUp PLC!
I'm Todd Nesloney, Elementary school principal in Navasota, Texas! And co-author of Thrilled to be here!
Danielle K teacher in AZ! Good Morning all & happy Saturday!
Hi everyone, Angela here, author and consultant in Beaufort SC. It's our shrimp festival weekend! https://t.co/ssNZgugPuC
This is Katie from Francis Howell North High School in St. Charles MO!
Good morning, - Neil Gupta - district administrator in Columbus, Ohio! Let's do this!
Good morning ! Kimberly from north TX here to learn!
Good morning ... I'm Danny, principal in Alabama.
Morning Kelley in Maine ready to roll after a great morning workout
Good morning ! Mark from Central California.
Good Morning tribe.John, director of EdTech from San Diego area.
Hey bro. Great to have you here with today! Lots of great sharing going to happen today.
Good morning, Kimberly! Hope all is well!
Morning! Teresa, MS Literacy Teacher, NY.
Good morning, Jamie! Hope you are loving the principal role this year!
Welcome Cyndi! So great to see you here today with the tribe.
Hi! Kelly, HS librarian from Texas
Good morning Proud superintendent from VA!
Good morning! Shelly in KS.
Good morning ! Todd, elem principal in CA...love this tribe and !
Good morning everyone! Ready to disrupt from Oceanside California
Great morning. Latoya, transformational leader from SC, here to learn with and from all of you. ☕️🤓
It's a crisp morning here in NW Ohio! Jay, middle school principal
Hey! How are you? Hope you are doing well!!! Hope you got your rest for
Nate, 7-12 Principal from Ohio, joining this morning
Good morning! Tisha Richmond HS Culinary Arts Tr & Ldr Medford, OR
Good morning - Lena Marie joining from MA on a rainy and cold Fall day here!
Good morning! Michelle, principal, from Saskatchewan, Canada ready to chat on this beautiful Saturday morning.
Hi everyone! Carolyn from Michigan
Hey Latoya! hope you are doing good!
Danielle! Always great to learn alongside you! Good morning and welcome to today.
Marcia Kish from Columbus Ohio. I am a Blended and Personalized Learning Coach
Wow! I love this visual! Very cool!
Happy Saturday to you all! 5th grade teacher (aspiring admin) from Kansas.
Jordan here from in SF. I love connecting schools, educators, and communities!
Morning Kathryn! Great to have you here today at .
Principal Norway . Hello 😊
Good morning! Jessica here from Alabama! I teach sixth graders about Earth & Space Science, & real world/ soft skills
Good morning, Sean, school counselor, in FL
Ready to rock this AM how about you?
Love the cup, Bethany! You are definitely on my A List for Classy and Sassy!
Good morning. Bob Abrams, HS AP in the burbs of Illinois. moderator happy to join this am
Good morning everyone! Carla from Santo Domingo
Welcome Angela! Such a beautiful part of the country. We love it there. Great to have you here at
Sweet! Great to see you, Jay! Let's do this!
Good morning, Jordan! Great to see you again! Super pumped for this chat!
Hey Hey! Doing great! It's Saturday, fall is in the air, football, coffee, pumpkins, and ! Who needs more?
It's a cool morning ... feeling a little fallish up in here.
Good morning ! Instructional technology director from MA here
Morning Michele. Always great to see you here at
Good morning on this beautiful Saturday Laura, elementary principal from So Cal.
Morning! Kimberly, JH principal from Texas
Hi, Marcia! Good morning! Hope you are well!
Hey Bethany jumping between that & &
Morning Todd! Great to see you bright and early here! 😎
Sean, grat to have you here today! Welcome to
Yeah! Hope all is well, Jordan!
Excited for today's chat!
Bomb diggity in the house. Welcome Neil!
Margo Isabel Lower School Head in Virginia
Wow! Welcome to - great to have you here and learn with you!
Greg, HS principal, Manhattan KS. Happy to join!
Good morning . We are happy to be a part of the chat hoping to encourage others to connect across the world
Morning Kimberly! Great to see you today.
Good Morning!!! Kaleb, San Diego! I hope everyone's had a GREAT week!
Yep! I'm going to try to time it right to get in some before some football this morning!
Yep! I'm going to try to time it right to get in some before some football this morning!
I wouldn't miss it! is one of the best ways to start the weekend!
Morning Danny! Great to see you today at
Good morning! Jess k-2 admin in MA. Multitasking this morning.
HEY jordan! When I heard Remind and Jeff were teaming up I knew I couldn't miss
Janene, prof learning director, from VA.
Jeanette coming from delightfully cool morning from Katy, Texas!
In and out this morning. Looking forward to learning.
WEST COAST-represent in the AM awesome!
Morning Mark! Great to see you back! Hope all is well with you.
A1: Model with your words and be transparent about your own growth process.
Hey hey Bob! Great to have represented this morning!
Hi! Karen from NY, where I'm helping develop expert-authored curricula! (Our news below.)
https://t.co/Ebel2QmvYx
An open ed. group says it will provide open resources at "curriculum-scale" as an alternative to existing textbooks. https://t.co/Qa83rv3Epb
It's game day in OHIO.... of course all is well :) Good to see you online!
A1: I think it comes down to the leader setting example. I have to be attempting new things and showing when I fail or succeed
Yes big day my friend! and football. Welcome!
A1: Be transparent when trying new ideas, be brave and innovative. Take suggestions.
A1: Keep it in front of others - do a book study, keep the conversations overt - so others to recognize and use it!
A1: Being open about failures and shortcomings is a must. This helps others feel safe in sharing their own mistakes.
Laura from CA! Lead teacher at . I'm excited to finally be participating in today. Can't wait for… https://t.co/tzixBPa2Jy
Welcome to . Please share your name and where you are from. There's a seat saved for you... https://t.co/JsPiKsCY8n
A1: It also means that I'm setting the example of pushing myself to learn new things that maybe I wouldn't normally learn
Good morning,
Greg, HS ELA teacher, from central Kansas joining in this morning.
A1. Model twice as much with you actions as you do with your words. Invite them in to see the growth mindset in action.
A1 Sharing my failures with my Ts & letting them know I'm not giving up. Keep on trying.
A1. Modeling a growth mindset requires one to admit opportunities for growth, those things they've yet to master, be vulnerable
Good morning to all my friends! I'll be in and out this morning, but even a little goes a long way.
A1: Always model growth: read, learn, build relationships, keep an open mind and share. Be the example
I agree! I'm heading to Westerville after this for a football game and then Miami University this afternoon!
Morning Teresa! Still thinking about your voxer Q from the other day. I will get back on that! Welcome to
A1: Walk the talk...share your journey...including the bumps and bruises along the way!
A1 involve them in the process, empower them via knowledge/intentions, and get in there and lead by example.
A1-Most have no problem pointing out when you fall. Our job is to show them how we get back up!
A1. Promote staff & student risk-taking and subsequent reflection. Ask reflective questions as a leader and take risks yourself
Hi Jeff! It's great to be back! Things are busy, but feeling great about the work of my .
I love when people introduce themselves with mascot/team affiliation! I'm from Buckeye Nation
A1: start with what growth is and isn't.
A1: Reflection out loud about learning that takes place from failure,how it makes us better/stronger for ourselves and others.
A1: And, ACTIONS must follow and align with words! https://t.co/L63sEZPiQq
A1: Model with your words and be transparent about your own growth process.
A1: Replace 'can't' with 'how' ?
A1 By being open to new ideas, learning, reading, reasearching and even when things get tough, get it together and carry on.
Sometimes my ideas don't work the way I wanted ... but we tweak them ... and keep moving forward. https://t.co/z1rld0lppF
Hi Heidi joining in from North Tx.
A1: gather feedback build off other ideas. Show that you are ok with working together to make things better.
A1 Creating an environment where is intentional & provide ways to measure. Model your own growth w/ staff -transparent.
A1 Share/ be transparent with your learning and be curious/ask questions of others.
Jeanette Elementary assistant principal from Katy, Texas!
A1 Risk taking, modeling for others, sharing mistakes & failures
A1: Be the lead learner! Sharing bks I'm rdg, bringing in resources from central office, admitting mistakes, growth statements
Model, model, model...read, share, & engage in intentional conversations about growth mindsets https://t.co/q0b6rnGo2Z
A1. Be transparent about how the failure you experience impacts the work & growth mindset. Involve others in the reflection.
Great to see you Aric! Welcome to
A1: I think sometimes ppl just want someone to walk alongside of them. It's not as scary to fail alongside someone else
Staying relevant, sharing new ideas, saying yes as often as possible to new ideas and initiatives, and… https://t.co/WgwC2MqKLL
Good morning tribe Sandy here- 5th grade teacher and admin intern
A1: do what is best for students, maintain positive attitude, encourage others to grow
A1: Provide an overview training on Growth Mindset. Had Ts plan a lesson on growth mindset and used https://t.co/J3xe7R4cSo
A1: Provide an overview training on Growth Mindset. Had Ts plan a lesson on growth mindset and used https://t.co/VeApvtf7TU
Sometimes I like to just model without being explicit. I definitely share my failures w/ all.
A1 the key to modeling is "do what you say--say what you mean"; provide opportunities for others to learn, practice & implement
A1: Gamified our staff & each week I post new missions to accomplish revolving around trying new things and building culture
A1: By sharing your goals and your plan for meeting them. Ask others to join you in learning about new challenges
Welcome, Greg! Thanks for being here!
A1: Create the conditions for risk taking. Model the behaviors you want reflected by your teachers and staff. Be brave!
A1: sharng ideas: trying others and offering mine
Welcome Jeanette! Great to see you today.
This is very true! Road trips are a lot more fun when you have a co-pilot! https://t.co/AMCnFBXRCw
A1: I think sometimes ppl just want someone to walk alongside of them. It's not as scary to fail alongside someone else
A1 (1/2) Growth mindset keeps the doors of possibility open to always find ways in change, improve, and grow.
A1 Being open to new ideas and allow more seats at the table. Learn with your Ts and from your Ts.
A1: Look at things saying we might not be there yet, but I know we can if we work together
A1Being honest and open about strengths and weaknesses and how we are owning both and using them to improve our craft.
A1. One of my favorite phrases is "We're going to learn this together". It's transparent and honest. Can help build trust...
Lindsy here - thanks for having me!
A1: Explaining what truly IS--and that it is not a buzz word in education. It is a state of mind for life.
Only 10 minutes into a great convo. Grab your coffee & head on over to as we talk "Succeed Together."… https://t.co/HrgawWaYxS
A1 By remaining positive in the face of negativity, sharing pros/cons of new things I've tried & encouraging & empowering growh
Do people actually do that? O-H!
Morning Todd! Great to have a bomb diggity in the house.
I agree! JUST DO IT! https://t.co/JXNR2cO9hd
Sometimes I like to just model without being explicit. I definitely share my failures w/ all.
A1 (2/2) A project isn't finalized until the learner says it is.
Well said Mark- People will follow what they see modeled by their leaders
A1 Lead with a Strong Point of View, through CULTURE, and Alongside others Lead for Creativity. https://t.co/JAoua7Dlr5
when others see us own both & move on from them they feel more empowered to try themselves https://t.co/4p2NUpIftC
A1: I think it comes down to the leader setting example. I have to be attempting new things and showing when I fail or succeed
In many ways-growth mindset is no longer sufficient to speed of change-need exponential mindset for around the corner thinking.
A1: Communication is key. Don't make your staff guess what you are thinking. Be purposeful in what you say and don't say.
A1 Model risk taking, coach Ts and Ss growth with the power of the word 'yet', collaborate for improvement, set goals.
A1 be active be interested be open minded share ideas listen to others embrace opportunities & possibilities model it
Talk about new learning I am undertaking. Share the journey with others
A1: Talk/do/show ideas in the building that already exist that are a growth mindset. Put it in front of them.
A1: Intentionality. Make it a staff goal then support it. Books, Ts teaching Ts, Look for opportunities, send to conferences.
Kaleb! Great to have you back as always. You bring it!
Love it! It's all about word choice - those little words mean a ton!
A1: take the ego out of it. Show that regardless of success or failure, it is about the kids and not you.
Admit mistakes and be willing to apologize!
A1: Focus on turning perceived obstacles into opportunities as a staff, and I teach growth mindset lessons in classes.
A1 I heard stories of leaders and educators having student upperclassmen help model and set examples. Powerful!
Absolutley! Love learning along with staff/colleagues
A1) Communication is key!
•Publicly call out our own "failure"
•Humbly articulate "resilience"
A1-Admit mistakes, yet show others that you seek solutions to challenges.
I'm pumped to take my boys there and let them see the campus!
The journey is the best part. For real.
A1: I keep in mind that Dweck said we are always a mixture of both fixed/growth. We are not one or the other. Dependent on task.
reflecting and feedback r key! My Ts complete a post ob refl tool before we conference. Really makes a difference!
A1 Be vulnerable, show your attempts and mistakes and look for feedback.
A-1 be innovative. Not being afraid to fail. Learn from eachother. Be transparent.
A1: It's important to celebrate the risk-takers in your school.
Yes! We have to constantly model for others https://t.co/JyGFrz4KXV
A1. Promote staff & student risk-taking and subsequent reflection. Ask reflective questions as a leader and take risks yourself
A1: Always keeping the positive at the forefront, even though the negative is lurking in the distance! https://t.co/JjSbGSuzfu
Good morning, Jeanette! Welcome to
A1: Take something that you've always done a certain way and change it up. Show that you are willing to grow
A1 Lead by example and emphasize I didn't implement all at once. Take time to meet & discuss
Welcome Lindsy! Looking forward to more great learning!
A1: use AND model words such as ongoing learning, collaborative meetings. I tell my staff I want to learn from THEM
A1: Being transparent about the failures and challenges that occur and explain how grit keeps you going
Always, always happy to spend some time with my bro!
Yes & yes, with a side of yes! I try to use alternative phrasing as often as possible! https://t.co/XCmghcOTKi
A1: Explaining what truly IS--and that it is not a buzz word in education. It is a state of mind for life.
A1-Remember, there are no problems, only challenges!
A1: I own my failures and use humor to help my team know it is ok to fail as long as you keep trying and moving.
A1 Don't hide behind mistakes, own it and move forward - earns respect from kids, parents, and staff
Twitter chat might interest you. Happening right now.
We are joining the -- Looking forward to the conversation!
Hi there! Nice to 'see' you!
A1: Establish open communication and celebrate those successes/learn from the struggles. Together.
A1. It's important to understand that learning happens when you are growing-not when you already have something mastered.
A1 be genuine, in the moment, make connections, show how to handle success & failure; encourage others; collaborate
Great idea! The best tchrs do it naturally... while others may just need more "scaffolding "
Love this Bethany! It is really about mindfulness isn’t it? What do we focus our cognitive load on.
Do I put 'admin' in the other category to add to your group?
Model it- Live it People will notice and follow your lead without a whole lot said
A1: as leaders we can keep an open mind, try new things, and celebrate growth
A1: By asking how we can instead of accepting reasons why we can't.
Absolutely! :) https://t.co/X4a2wBu638
Love this Bethany! It is really about mindfulness isn’t it? What do we focus our cognitive load on.
We need to model not taking criticism personally. Understand it's the seed for growth! great point! https://t.co/ye2d3gMqvA
A1 be active be interested be open minded share ideas listen to others embrace opportunities & possibilities model it
Agreed! Celebrate successes and failures https://t.co/FMVUK8EiSO
A1: It's important to celebrate the risk-takers in your school.
Much of what we do remains incremental, linear-resiliency is necessary, but no longer sufficient to be agile to societal shifts
A1: Learn together through collaborative PD, revisit assumptions about Ss learning, & invite others to share in decision making.
A1: A growth mindset embodies a approach. Coalescing stakeholders around shared issues.
A1. Growth is dynamic. Mastery is static. Growth can feel uncomfortable and unstable. Mastery feels stable and comfortable.
Cool! Love the trickle down action
A1) Not enough to just want to grow, must actually have awareness, advance preparation, and action to model and move others.
A1: Roll up your sleeves, learn along side them, own up to mistakes, and be excited about new ideas!
A1: Show little videos at staff meetings or job alikes. Start movement at your school.
A1: make failing forward acceptable. Then take the lead on failing forward.
A1 by encouraging staff and students to try new methods, engage in new activities, get out of comfort zones
I always say, if you're not ripening, you're rotting!
Don't ask others to do something you wouldn't do; respect everyone in every position
Q2 Coming up in 1 minute...
I like that phrasing don't settle for growth alone but growth that multiplies https://t.co/2b2hz4wbuq
In many ways-growth mindset is no longer sufficient to speed of change-need exponential mindset for around the corner thinking.
I agree! I want to work with my fellow teachers on articulating the process for others to learn.
Bingo! People forget this! https://t.co/EKb35a4eTE
A1. It's important to understand that learning happens when you are growing-not when you already have something mastered.
planning w teachers has been huge for me too!
A1-As leaders, we cannot put down our team if things do not go right. Build them up and bring them down
yes! We have to model the behaviors we want to see in our S's. Our responsibility as the leaders.
We want to cultivate a culture of "failing forward."
and showing the importance of failing better each time we try something.
A1: People like to talk about "Lead Learners" & other silly things. I am the Mistake-Maker-in-Chief. Blow it, own it, share it.
said yesterday when started told keep same will b good but he didnt want to settle
Ha! I feel like I live this quote perfectly!
A1 By being open to change
Good morning brother ! Great to see you here and bringing it today to
Important because learning is sometimes messy & slow! Looks easy if you only share what you've mastered. https://t.co/bzHpwfQtus
A1. It's important to understand that learning happens when you are growing-not when you already have something mastered.
I have never had someone bring a failure up later as shameful thing. It has been a source of comedy.
A1 Growth mindset needs to be a part of the everyday culture; part of the way you do business everyday for students
Really this is the essence! https://t.co/kOvktscZH3
A1: make failing forward acceptable. Then take the lead on failing forward.
Servant Leadership! https://t.co/1Ow3aRxipj
A1-As leaders, we cannot put down our team if things do not go right. Build them up and bring them down
Love it, Eric! https://t.co/97bq1xDyJi
A1: People like to talk about "Lead Learners" & other silly things. I am the Mistake-Maker-in-Chief. Blow it, own it, share it.
A1: Has anyone seen the "Be More Dog" video? Cute.
I LIKE THAT!!! DING, DING--Mic DROP BABY!!!
Mistake-Maker-in-Chief!!! BANG! https://t.co/nMt4Im0Rhp
A1: People like to talk about "Lead Learners" & other silly things. I am the Mistake-Maker-in-Chief. Blow it, own it, share it.
Perfectly stated.
Brad joining https://t.co/w5tGFqtOG2
Much of what we do remains incremental, linear-resiliency is necessary, but no longer sufficient to be agile to societal shifts
I think it is also important to be able to show the "why I tried it." It wasn't just a whim. There is a reason.
Apologizing when something didn't go well is crucial in building trust and encouragement for others to take risks!
A2: I try to anticipate their needs, provide empathy to listen and see how I can support, and try to be obsessively clear
Love this phrase! https://t.co/soA9EjXHyX
A1: People like to talk about "Lead Learners" & other silly things. I am the Mistake-Maker-in-Chief. Blow it, own it, share it.
A2: Go ahead and answer I’ll just wait here and retweet.
100% true... it can be tough to remove the emotion when you're passionate!
Humbled to play a small part! Love this group of people. Great to see you my friend! https://t.co/wwmBbGRCaq
Good morning brother ! Great to see you here and bringing it today to
A1: Invite teachers, parents...and students into the process of growth and vision development. Ask for their help.
Yeah, I totally practice what I preach on this one!!! 😂😂😂
A2: We have goal setting meetings and work individually with each teacher. That has been HUGE
Zach and I were talking about you last night, Jeff! We both appreciate your leadership!
A1: Alicia from Tx. Constantly talking to all abt the continuum of learning as a process-set visible goals around learning.
-Good idea...sometimes a struggle for me. https://t.co/PKKrgRBBlY
A1: By asking how we can instead of accepting reasons why we can't.
A2: Through support and time, its not always about direct support. It is about the right support. Know your staff!
A2-Are we talking about solutions and are we truly listening.
A2. Meeting ppl where they are! Providing support in a way that impacts them. We can't assume the support they need. Listen
Hi Matt from TX, K-5 Art. A1: invite others into clsrm for new lessons. Might fail might not!
Great to see you Brad this morning. Always appreciate your wisdom!
A1: (1)Find out what's important to them, (2)facilitate personal/group goals & wants. (3)Watch lift off https://t.co/24ZMtFJPly
all people want to be heard; need to feel validated
A2: We team teach, model teach, send to other classrooms, send to PD, plan with other teams, and more.
Love this Eric! https://t.co/lqdHnWGB41
A1: People like to talk about "Lead Learners" & other silly things. I am the Mistake-Maker-in-Chief. Blow it, own it, share it.
A2 Admin have to stop asking the Q what do you need, sometimes they don't know what they need. Part of our job to figure it out
A2: Provide the space for conversation to occur. Listen for the opening to coach and serve
Modelling and building respectful relationships to create a growth mindset environment
A2: Support for each staff member? Tuck away ego then get to know people's stories. They all got 'em & they all matter.
A2: Affirmation, Affirmation, Affirmation
A2: When someone become negative because of circumstances--accountability and love are huge. Can't allow it, love em thru it.
A2: We also make time to listen. Always an open door ready to sit and cry or just sit and listen.
A1. Learning as does growth, stretches you, pushes you, pulls you, expands your intellectual repertoire; knowing is uncertain.
A2 we began personalizedpd thanks to inspiration! One on one mtgs are so valuable especially when not tied to eval
A1: I agree w/those saying create the conditions for ! Model so Ts & Ss can see you learning through mistakes.
We live in an AND world. Support AND capacity. People don’t just want to be supported, they want to be better at what they do.
I could retweet that all day. You guys are both impacting me daily! https://t.co/jc7FQDtCjz
Zach and I were talking about you last night, Jeff! We both appreciate your leadership!
A2: Spend time listening to the teachers and the students. Just listen. Once they know you care, growth mindset starts
A2 start by being clear about the Coaching Conversations VS Evaluation Conversations-help them grow https://t.co/Xpg7oIQRV3
A2 As a teacher I listen to needs, validate concerns, offer time to provide support. Create workshops to collaborate & grow.
how do we use that to inform each iteration after that. Learning, not insanity.
A2 Support staff by first knowing where they are at and nudging from there with patience and empathy
A2: recent situation: listen, patience, supportive feedback, listen, patience........
A2: We even personalized our book study this year and have 8 book studies going on simultaneously
Love that quote, "Always make new mistakes" Esther Dyson. A new one to me: grateful.
-Seed for growth!! Love that! https://t.co/gYDhKgLp76
We need to model not taking criticism personally. Understand it's the seed for growth! great point! https://t.co/ye2d3gMqvA
A1 be active be interested be open minded share ideas listen to others embrace opportunities & possibilities model it
A2: Allow colleagues to try new things and give meaningful feedback. Being a second set of eyes can be a great gift
A2 Listening and being present are the greatest ways to support teachers and staff
Another good one! https://t.co/9BOxWcFnc6
A2 Admin have to stop asking the Q what do you need, sometimes they don't know what they need. Part of our job to figure it out
I love it! We need to be more HUMAN
A2: Build modules of professional learning that are targeted for individual growth but aligned to whole district goals.
A2: Be present! Be available! Individual conversations and trusted relationships go along way!
A1Be open, don't be so quick to shut down other folks ideas.
A2. Just as I expect from tchrs... differentiate! Also focused over last 3 yrs on schoolwide procedures to facilitate.
A2: I brag on my staff every chance I get. I think this builds more security and confidence with them.
A2 Each teacher is at a different place, when it comes to working toward team goals and so need different levels of support.
Love that phrase - 'Mistake-Maker-in-Chief'! https://t.co/tvbtefUmk7
A1: People like to talk about "Lead Learners" & other silly things. I am the Mistake-Maker-in-Chief. Blow it, own it, share it.
A2: Try to provide reflective questions that challenge the status quo, & then not "correct" responses. Provide TIME 4 dialogue
A2 I think our biggest support this year is time. Observing, talking, PLCing, walkthrough feedback, getting out of that office!
A2: Over time we have worked our schedule to get common planning for some depts. they appreciate.
A2: As the leader, I'm not always the best support. I find it, and connect support where needed. Building capacity!
Agree! -we ask for grade level goal & individual goals-often they are intertwined https://t.co/q9LA6KABk4
A2: We have goal setting meetings and work individually with each teacher. That has been HUGE
A2: Giving of my time, empowering others (although need to empower myself too, struggling this week)
Absolutely!!! It always comes back to trust and relationships! https://t.co/b3fGauDRrq
A1: Being open about failures and shortcomings is a must. This helps others feel safe in sharing their own mistakes.
The modeling is so important. I learned so much from behind the glass lessons in Reading Recovery! https://t.co/Q7W8On8wgZ
A2: We team teach, model teach, send to other classrooms, send to PD, plan with other teams, and more.
A2. I provide support by learning with teams. The stronger the teams the better outcomes for all kids.
A2 Remember their names and smile at them.
Willingness to meet 1:1 to tackle things together. Have honest conversations-meet them where they are https://t.co/g2ealS7QH5
A2: BE HUMBLE, BE CALM, BE PURE, BE QUIET. You support others when you BELIEVE the truth that your place is behind all others.
You do such important work. Grateful I found you. Students and their parents rely on you for what you bring forward.
A2 My school has 3 items we’re focusing on as a whole, PLCs have 1 team goal & every teacher has 2 individual professional goals
A2 being present, visible, taking the time to move away from my computer and listen to them
A2: 1-1 talks, share articles n podcasts, find expert in bldg 2 share best prac, survey/needs assess https://t.co/oF2zPyH8rc
Exactly! Sometimes our job is to connect them with the expert they need! https://t.co/RoaHYbYrQG
A2: As the leader, I'm not always the best support. I find it, and connect support where needed. Building capacity!
HELLO! Good morning! How are you?
Tough questions are always met with this statement: What is our objective?
A2: Our principal hired subs for half day data days- time to work with our colleagues to work on goal setting based on data.
A-2 encourage teamwork. Have a common vision. Expect respect and a helping hand. Cheer innovative Ts and support Ts.
A2. The best model of support is your example. Secondly, understand the journey to mastery and encourage others as they learn
Never OOPS! I love how proud you are! Encourages me to own it more!
Relationships are key https://t.co/lTM3WfIESc
A2: Be present! Be available! Individual conversations and trusted relationships go along way!
A2: Serve as a critical friend and listen. Question and help them think through the challenge.
Wow! Putting that much PD Power in one spot could knock the Earth off its axis!
-Great point! https://t.co/lnEniL7bW2
A1) Not enough to just want to grow, must actually have awareness, advance preparation, and action to model and move others.
A2 allow multiple ways for staff to connect, contact, and share with me - email text phone etc
A2 Ppl identify their own mentors;mentors are chosen not given by a title;mentors provide individual support towards common goal
Listening/Empathy/Support/Clarity- that's pretty much IT! :) https://t.co/bgGIzWeCKn
A2: I try to anticipate their needs, provide empathy to listen and see how I can support, and try to be obsessively clear
A1: A growth mindset focuses on continuous enhancement, commitment to reflection, & value for learning.
YES!! THIS! https://t.co/iwyRNjE6xX
A2 allow multiple ways for staff to connect, contact, and share with me - email text phone etc
YES! I even use the phrase of "I'm here to coach you" first to make sure they understand, I want to help
A2 To know what each person needs you must know them.
A2: NEEDfind & Co-CREATE solutions for large groups, smaller groups & individuals Who wants to be diagn… https://t.co/08g8RLbEtU
A2 new in role but hoping to get to know people more individually. Relate and then engage and excite. Same as Ts do for Ss
A2 listen create space & provide opportunities for discussions & time for action research & exploring thinking & ideas
A2-I try to lead staff members to Twitter where there is support 24/7
A2: Diff. PD, evaluation cycle, reflective conversation. Creating a through-line: mission & vision resonates in every classroom.
Amen! I agree that it all starts with trust and relationships!
A2: balance, important to find balance, I feel healthy and am supporting others
customer service at its finest!
Send teachers to quality PD sessions. Like this one: https://t.co/u1RlOKEQt1 High levels of engagement. Positive environment
can you tell I learn best from images and storytelling? 😜
Send teachers to quality PD sessions. Like this one: https://t.co/vqs5pkELle High levels of engagement. Positive environment
This! https://t.co/gHsv6DCH2O
A2: As the leader, I'm not always the best support. I find it, and connect support where needed. Building capacity!
A2 Notes of praise/encouragement to individuals, e-mails to depts/staff about resources specific to their dept/field of interest
A2 Support comes in the fit of providing opportunities to succeed, a safety net when needed, and the resources to get there
A2 Some need to be pushed to get started and require more support and pushes along the way to get where they need to be.
A2) I support my staff by getting what they need, and more importantly, getting out of their way.
A2: Know each staff member as an individual and provide time to work with teams. Above all - listen!
A2: From a T's POV, encourage & empower us as leaders. T's will grow exponentially and innovate when thrust into this arena.
Modeling that the leader is not the biggest mouth. Take the first plunge,
A2: just like Ss, you have to meet Ts where they are, support whole group but target individual needs 1 on 1
Great point. A growth mindset allows you to evaluate policies, practices & procedures to find better solutions
It is important that we lead for value, and to provide value for others, we must constantly increase our capacity as learners.
A1 When others are uncertain about, makerspace, PBL or edtech I experiment & share my reflections on what needs to be refined.
A2: remember we all need support at times, even veteran teachers
I think this is key! Lead w QUESTIONS so that a person has a chance to be self-reflective
A2 Promote a culture of collaboration, PLCs, and remember some staff members need differentiated support just like students
- Awesome to have a school actively communicating with the community! Bravo!
A2.2: Create time for Ts to plan and chart their growth, time for them to share, and time to work out the kinks of new ideas
Absolutely. MEANINGFUL successes speak voluminously. THANK YOU! A2
Love Love You really don't learn together unless you can laugh and play together!
Have fun together too! As y'all are showing here 😄
Hello! I'll be in and out, have to get the boys to piano soon! Love this chat, don't want to miss it!
for feedback to matter, there must be a trust and a relationship. to provide meaningful feedback, we must know.
I do too. It's time consuming but so worth it!
A2) know your teachers by the same name & need we want for our students. Ts need to know you are w/ them before they are w/ you.
A2: be supportive and present. Ask them what they need do your best to get/give them what they need.
A2: Through personalized PD and clear vision for whole school goals with PD planned based on the needs of those goals
Things like that truly matter. Best leaders make that a priority. https://t.co/VvDF7pnYCs
A2 Notes of praise/encouragement to individuals, e-mails to depts/staff about resources specific to their dept/field of interest
Where is the Concierge Continuum? It is the perfect answer for Q2.
❤️ https://t.co/rf2PGmDPxI
A2: I brag on my staff every chance I get. I think this builds more security and confidence with them.
A2: By listening to understand, being a trusted resource and staying positive no matter how difficult things get.
A2: Having an open heart and an open door first!
It would begin in my living room.....on the bookshelf......they are all located. LOL
A2: We must carve out protected time for our teams to collaborate, take risk and plan.
A1. I model a growth mindset by sharing what I used to think... but now realize through my new learning
Goals can be good, if they are mandated, they can become cumbersome. to do what's best for kids.
Yes. As would say, "Leaders go first."
RTQ3: To encourage growth, what are some of the tough questions leaders should be prepared to ask? https://t.co/3R5G96swDR
A2 Listen, share decisions, public support, be thankful, model, inspire and ... more.
A2 believe in staff provide opportunities show interest in individuals value their voice
Great idea! 1 team goal and 2 other goals that team knows about and can support
LOVE THIS! Leaders eat last! https://t.co/12Ioyff7rE
A2: BE HUMBLE, BE CALM, BE PURE, BE QUIET. You support others when you BELIEVE the truth that your place is behind all others.
Absolutely! Mandates and top down ideas never take root. Compliance is not growth! https://t.co/NxQFYpFTSe
for feedback to matter, there must be a trust and a relationship. to provide meaningful feedback, we must know.
A2: Be accessible,be a good listener.Provide feedback and an atmosphere in which risk-taking is valued!We are in this together!
Q3: To encourage growth, what are some of the tough questions leaders should be prepared to ask? https://t.co/FHDJ0LScDi
yes!! Don't need to know all of the answers but know how/where to find them!
There is so much power behind being about to connect and grow, and people have to experience it to understand.
A3: Is this what's best for kids or what's easiest for adults?
Love that question
So important to differentiate for all learners--students & adults
A2 team them with a T strong in that area, reach out to county educ srvce ctr staff, share resources w/ entire staff
There is a Quaker saying about having "soft eyes" -- you just reminded me of this.
I found that talking the talk of Twitter has lead some to this great resource. I never push them toward it.
A1- Listen to concerns, brainstorm solutions, & celebrate risk-taking & successes. I
A2) I also give out my cell phone number. If you need support, you can call me anytime. No red tape.
Love it. Feels safe in that context.
A2: My biggest responsibility is to support teachers--they are the ones w/ Ss all day, they interact w/ parents...I serve them
A3: Tough question: Is this what is best for our kids, or what is easiest/most comfortable for adults?
TG, you are the best! Always on it! We still need to get you to a Buckeye game!
A2: I try to support teachers by trusting their professional judgment in the classroom.
A3: What are you currently struggling with?
now you sound like . I wholeheartedly agree.
A1 I can’t becomes I can’t YET!
This image speaks volumes. Thank you for sharing it!
A3: Must be willing to ask questions related to: purpose, focus, outcomes focused on what is best for kids.
THIS is why you're such a great leader and role model! :)
A2 Always have an open door, learn their interests, goals, and support their efforts every day!
I have spoken more than 15 times at conferences and with districts on my Coaching Up Leaders model
Absolutely! We need to practice what we preach too! https://t.co/e9tLK6v8L7
So important to differentiate for all learners--students & adults
A3: Can we do this better?
A3 "Why?"
Knowing the intent is powerful, helps understand and move forward
A3: What is your WHY? (should be an easy question, but can be difficult for some)
A3: Why do we do this?
Is it best for kids?
What scares you about change?
Why not?
A3: Is that what is best for students?
and I find when I jump in 2 do it side by side receptiveness goes up-don't just say it do it
A3. What solutions will you purpose? How could we work together? How does it impact students? How can I better support you?
A3: How can I help and walk alongside you?
A1 I model a growth mindset by changing what & the way I learn. That changes my thinking, actions, & words.
A3: growth is in any direction. What is our identity and where is the direction where we need to grow as a group and individuals
Growth questions should include opportunities for Ts to Question Ps about the next initiative. UnderSTANDINGofWHY.
. We appreciate your kind words! Together, we help all students to thrive in school, at home & throughout life.
A3: Are we doing our absolute best, or can we improve this?
A3 How will you measure this? What evidence will u be able to use to support this? What road blocks can we anticipate?
A3: Go back to the “why”! Why did people answer the call of teaching. If they can’t remember help them do that 1st.
A3 how are students different as a result of today's lesson?
Perhaps the best support you can give teachers is creating a culture of collaboration. https://t.co/TgkQoir16D
A2 Promote a culture of collaboration, PLCs, and remember some staff members need differentiated support just like students
A3: How can we do it better? Where are we falling short? Is this best way to do things or just the most convenient?
A3: What do you want to do better for your students?
Yes! Tough question https://t.co/cnNDKAQWqK
A3: Is this what's best for kids or what's easiest for adults?
Love that question
One of my favorite questions! Takes courage to answer honestly sometimes. https://t.co/tPd3Pm0e2y
A3: Is this what's best for kids or what's easiest for adults?
Love that question
Ask people to be honest about their thinking. Remind them discourse is perfectly ok, but moving forward is not optional.
Love how simple this one is
Not sure it’s about tough questions as much as asking questions. Leading w/question is far different than leading with solutions
A3. For growth we have to look at current reality. Are our practices supporting all S's learning or just 50,60,70 or 80%
- Modeling piece is huge! https://t.co/qxAZOiIQwA
A1: I agree w/those saying create the conditions for ! Model so Ts & Ss can see you learning through mistakes.
A3: ask both yourself & your staff why aren't your students achieving and where are the weaknesses. Why did we fail
A3: How do you know the lesson you're teaching tomorrow is the lesson your students need?
A3: What have you tried that didn't work, and what did you learn from it!
A3 How was learning visible in today's classroom?
A3. WHY are we... DOES this really... HOW do we know... ?
A3: How does this impact our kids in a positive way?
A3. Why has technology altered, disrupted, changed, etc...almost every facet of our lives...except the traditional classroom?
A2 Sometimes we're looking too deep when it's the little everyday ways like showing interest.
A3: What will Ss gain from it?
A3 Keep it simple: What went well? What didn't go well? What could you improve? What do you need to get there?
Totally agree with you! https://t.co/pPfn1MvYNS
A3: Is this what's best for kids or what's easiest for adults?
Love that question
A3-Did we try all avenues?
A3: What do we want, and what are your ideas to get us there?
I tell teachers I value a Plutarchian ideal: "A mind is not a vessel to be filled, it is a fire to be ignited."
A3 how does what is happening student learning? How do you see your practice changing in the next 12-18 months? Why?
A3 By asking "why" we open up opportunities for understanding actions on both sides.
A3 Asking why something is done a certain way-who does it benefit? Students should always be at center of what we do.
A3) "How do I get in the way of growth?" "What systems or processes make it difficult for my people to flourish?"
A3 Also, how do you know students are learning?
A3: Who is this best for? Students? Or adults?
Glad to hear it Lindsy Trying to send 5 emails every other day to set up 1:1 mtgs w/ Ts. Great convos
Neil, I would love to hear you speak about your Coaching Up Leaders model!
I'm sharing this with the team. We can apply this too!
Most important question for a leader is... How do YOU think we're doing?
Q3: Who's on my team? What's the pace? Who are my key leaders? What can I do better?
A3: What is best for our kids? How does this support student learning?
RTQ3: To encourage growth, what are some of the tough questions leaders should be prepared to ask? https://t.co/ZvKhrLRAmc
A3: After lessons, how do you feel, what do you think, where will you go next? Is this best for kids? What if?
A3: I think the toughest question is "Is what we are doing now working? Or working as well as it could be?"
A3: where are we wanting to go and how are we going to get there?
A3: Is this what's best for the kids?
A2: Encourage innovation&collaboration. Support and Let all know mistakes happen and as long as we learn from them it's ok.
A3.Are we operating under a deficit mindset? Do our limitations lead us? Or are we lead by our dreams, our assets, our what ifs?
A3 What's going well what are your challenges right now? How do your Ss learn? How can you improve?
I couldn't agree more. We need to make sure the primary function for Twitter is a source for growth-not branding.
A3-This method was not the best. What should be our next step?
A3: Qs to ask: Where are you? Where do you want to go for Ss? How can I help you get there?
A3 what does the ideal version of this look like? When have you visited that place in your class & how can you get there more
I like "how do we know" --> accountability here!
A3: crosscountry. you can take teams to a field &yell go,but in a race, teams need to have a direction so they go the right way.
A3: Where are you? How did you get here? Where are you going? How will you get there? What do you need? How can I help?
A3 Who are we in this moment? What's happening around us? Who do we need to become to design the future? https://t.co/JC9aLA77cX
RTQ3: To encourage growth, what are some of the tough questions leaders should be prepared to ask? https://t.co/3R5G96swDR
Hoping I can catch it this year-have to let me know which conferences you are presenting at https://t.co/SKGV152dHb
I have spoken more than 15 times at conferences and with districts on my Coaching Up Leaders model
WHO are we?
WHAT is our purpose?
WHERE do we go next?
WHEN is it time to change?
WHY are we in this business?
HOW do we start?
A3: How can you combine your personal philosophy with what's best for Ss?
And how do we know it's working? What's the evidence?
A3: How will you improve from here?
A3 How does this impact our Ss and is this what is best for them?
That ? needs to be on every wall in contract negotiations. Before a TA, that needs to be the filter
A3: What are our assumptions about student learning? Do our practices meet our students' needs?
A3: Tough Questions: How do we know it when we see it? Is this who we wanted to be? Are we settling? Good for kids or adults?
A3: "Would you want to sit through that lesson?"
A3: How can you differentiate to push your highs higher and bring up your lows? Be Book Multipliers
A3 Why did you select X strategy for X Ss today? Get down to the real purpose of the little decisions teachers make everyday
A3: I challenged myself in reflection this week to ask the staff "what do we all agree on here?"
A3 Do you feel what we're doing is effective?
A3: When we say ALL S's, what do we mean? WHO is ALL students?
A3: Are you making assumptions about someone b/c of your personal bias? Do you know that person?
A3: the evaluation tool helps here, encouraging self assessment. We need to seek feedback and always ask 'what's not working?'
A3 - Is your decision and/or course of action based on what is best for students or easiest for you?
and is this the only way they can show it? provide multiple ways 4 Ss to display learning https://t.co/AMRTEgBEgS
A3 Also, how do you know students are learning?
A3: we must work on the mind with our staff. That happens through conversation and relationship. Vulnerability must be noticed
A3 How does what we are doing impact the teaching and learning in our classes? Give examples not what you think I want to hear.
Use questions to create and engage curiosity and reflection…to disrupt our current level of thinking. https://t.co/qj9v7V9vJ3
this might be my biggest takeaway of the day! Great point.
PLCs & T’s had choices over what they wanted their goals 2B too.
A3: What can I do to help you return to a more positive educator? (this one can hurt...but it is asked out of love)
A3. Leaders should also ask themselves, Am I setting a good example of a growth mindset? Does my behavior match my beliefs?
YES there is something good to build on! Find it and celebrate it. Ts don’t need more pressure!
I'll be at this spring! And, / this summer!
Great thought Nathan! Observing Ts/ finding kids are assigned a lot of "stuff" and Ts upset when there's no compliance
A3-What do you think you need to work on the most to impact student learning
A3 ask Ts what new strategy they've attempted, and what they've asked Ss to do to get out of CZ
A3. What do we need to do differently to utilize technology to meet the unique needs of every student?
If you ask, "Could our S's and T's go further with better materials?" - hope you'll check out our work. https://t.co/4u9dhP9Rs3
YES! https://t.co/pEZAtKLRhK
WHO are we?
WHAT is our purpose?
WHERE do we go next?
WHEN is it time to change?
WHY are we in this business?
HOW do we start?
This is my favorite Q this morning!
A3 What can I do to help?
A3: How can we choose to celebrate even if we don't succeed our first time?
Oh my! I fell back asleep & missed the beginning of 😳 Better late than never
A3) Do we constantly react to issue/problems or do we anticipate change/growth? We live looking in the rear view mirror often.
Great questions! Makes them reflect on their own learning! https://t.co/jyWepRVdxk
A3: Qs to ask: Where are you? Where do you want to go for Ss? How can I help you get there?
It was neat to see many T's chose individual goals that aligned 2 their PLC’s goal.
A3: What can I take off your plate?
A3 What are our values? What's our mission? The bigger q's are important too
I love it! https://t.co/WPNkcPLO1C
WHO are we?
WHAT is our purpose?
WHERE do we go next?
WHEN is it time to change?
WHY are we in this business?
HOW do we start?
right on planning on this year so I'll be there front row-plus we need to grab dinner if time
yes, that is the hard question.
A3. Is the instructional technique being used to deliver this lesson..truly the most effective technique? How do you know?
A3: Are we only celebrating the destination or we making sure to celebrate the journey?
-Being reflective is powerful! https://t.co/Eb0Uz9IODx
A3: Tough question: Is this what is best for our kids, or what is easiest/most comfortable for adults?
A3: How can I ease your stress?
It’s not just about being intentional in asking questions…it’s also about being honest in the intention behind our questions.
So true. https://t.co/9i0bhrtBhk
A3) Do we constantly react to issue/problems or do we anticipate change/growth? We live looking in the rear view mirror often.
modeling is critical, we are working on restorative practices and I consider this with my words.
A3. You can't push others if you don't push yourself. Standing on the edge requires a cheering section and a teammate.
That's awesome- goals are aligned to a greater vision and purpose and all can support ea other ;)
Super important here! Many Ts are great with a certain group of Ss but ignore others through their systems.
Love it! https://t.co/8Bm7RSIWqL
WHO are we?
WHAT is our purpose?
WHERE do we go next?
WHEN is it time to change?
WHY are we in this business?
HOW do we start?
A3: what are our orthodoxies/sacred cows? Lets go back and question things that we do because we have always done them.
Nice. Challenging assumptions is another thing we must do!
And for them to put what they are thinking into words is powerful!
A3: why did you say yes to this job?
A3 Leaders should ask, "What can I do for you?" Don’t assume you have all the answers and know what everyone else wants. Ask.
Agreed! How can technology help us help students? https://t.co/QQCbm4mNN7
A3. What do we need to do differently to utilize technology to meet the unique needs of every student?
Yes,and everybody reflects. It makes for a great conversation about teaching & requires working together
Great point! https://t.co/vKjbyDHlwf
A3) Do we constantly react to issue/problems or do we anticipate change/growth? We live looking in the rear view mirror often.
Yes! Shouldn't compromise what's best for kids simply to make things better for adults!
A3-What went well and are there areas to improve?
integrate in technology where it is a seamless learning tool & not just added for the sake of using technology
If you ask, "Could S's go further with better materials?"... We hope you'll check out our work!
https://t.co/6e0sE3EmYT
Q4 Coming up in 1 minute...
agreed, if you can't point every conversation back to your mission something is wrong with one or the other ...
A3: I don't necessarily believe it is about asking tough questions, rather the right questions to maintain focus and growth.
A3: What would you change if you were a student in your classroom?
A3: How does this prepare Ss 4 their role of as ?
A3. If you're really brave ask those you serve, do I model a growth mindset?Why?Why not? What can I do to encourage that in you?
"Is this best for kids?" needs deeper convos. Likely interpreted differently by everyone in school.
Love it! Ts feel overwhelmed sometimes and this is important!
A3: this. This is all of it. Asking the tough questions. Making self-reflection happen. https://t.co/yHYWKpWaPh
WHO are we?
WHAT is our purpose?
WHERE do we go next?
WHEN is it time to change?
WHY are we in this business?
HOW do we start?
The toughest questions to ask are the ones that get us involved, like, "Is there anything I am doing that's holding you back?"
A4: get buy-in with failure. Constant conversations.
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A4: Have Ss be models. Host educational nights. Go out into the community
I ask myself this question almost every day! It is a great question. https://t.co/ZShfNpUL8I
A3: What would you change if you were a student in your classroom?
A4: we include a weekly graphic or video about so families can use the same language at home.
A2: The best support we can usually provide is to just listen. Goes a long way!
A3. Are our instructional decisions measured against a rigor framework and embedding 21st century skills?
we need to constantly examine relevance. Great point!
Yep sometimes the nostalgic answer is not what we are after https://t.co/nSipzY4yUU
"Is this best for kids?" needs deeper convos. Likely interpreted differently by everyone in school.
YUP! Why I'm so lucky to have as my leadlearner partner & office mate https://t.co/IhYHcDdsZm
A3. You can't push others if you don't push yourself. Standing on the edge requires a cheering section and a teammate.
A4: we will be having a family meeting about to support efforts at home; language of YET.
A4: from speech therapist perspective: talk to children, all the time, engage in conversation, read all the time with them
A4. I invite Ps into the classroom to see instruction. They can connect this w/Ss at home. We have P nights to share.
Q3: Even if we fail we can celebrate what was learned. Like for instance, I tweeted incorrectly at first, but I learned! Lol
that is an awesome question to ask.
A3: Why are we... Who benefits from this decision.. If we know this is best for kids, why aren't we doing it?
A3 Just wrote a piece to parents about encouraging growth mindset in math. Trying to change attitudes in our students.
A3) I am constantly asking folks to go out of their comfort zone and learn about something their students are into; gamechangin!
A3: - What more can I do as an 2 my display in their expertise as ?
A4: Host educational actives with families. I have heard so many parents say the phrase 'I can't believe my child can do that!'
A4: read, read, read...... online read alouds, local libraries
hate I missed this chat! Reading remarks & sharing
Growth was discussed in conferences. We aren't looking for higher grades. We are looking at S growth… https://t.co/lVnfc2Wnvr
Q4: What are some of the strategies you use to help parents encourage growth at home? And this goes for *all* grade… https://t.co/y3szQItEqn
A4: In High School we simply ask parents to ask questions and ask the Ss to explain things to them. They are often impressed
A3 The right question is the first step in making change. Different schools may have different questions.
A4 encourage questioning and communicating! Count money, read recipes, go on a hike! ,
A3: What would this look like from the other side?
A4: We push as a through-line that what we do & is more than "school." It is life, our school name intentionally means life VIDA
A4-First and foremost, we have to talk and listen to them. Again, we cannot assume.
A4: This year, I'm assigning LESS homework to encourage more family time. Encourage reading bedtime stories at *all* grades.
A4: Be honest about Ss growth. Communication, active school nights to explore what Ts are doing authentic feedback
A4. Parents are a key stakeholder in a school community...invite them openly into the process and communicated with regularly.
Morning ya'll! I"m Miah, the directorof literacy for
A4: Share happenings, invite parents into the school virtually or in person, generate enthusiasm for school, learning, reading
A4 Parents don't always realize there attitudes become their children's attitudes.
A4 last year I had a series of parent learning walks during the school day. They can see for themselves what's happening at sch
A4 I'm presenting to our parents club next month on our pd work with teachers this year to increase transparency & understanding
Sometimes it's the thought of all that needs to be done- eat the whale one bite at a time and celebrate as you go
A3 how do you know learning is occurring. Reflect on active vs passive learning behaviours in Ss
A4: Goal is to start an online parent academy.
This is a true statement and it works! (VIDA Parent here). https://t.co/aGkDJ4846Z
A4: We push as a through-line that what we do & is more than "school." It is life, our school name intentionally means life VIDA
A4 But I need to give them dinner time Qs related to what their S is learning
A4) As a parent of two great kids (19 & 27)-I always liked when teachers provided pos feedback on values kids exhibited in class
A2: A willingness to help, providing support, anticipating needs but providing an env. where they are comf. sharing their needs
A4: Growth is growth not grades. We look at where we were and we ask ourselves what do we know NOW. How do I feel now? Prove it
A4) we offer parent interaction nights and offer tips through our monthly district newsletter.
Having some coffee and a great conversation with this morning. Check it out!
A4: We encourage parents to come in & learn strategies taught in the classroom. We also put tips in our newsletter
A4 Parents should ask their children "why" at home and listen to the answer. The children should be able to articulate why
A3 - Repeat comment back in the form of a question so individual can "hear" their own thoughts ex "So are you saying.."
A4. Ask parents to assess their mindset. Reflection is always a powerful tool to bring others to understanding.
- Powerful! https://t.co/q1rAbrJWgw
A3: Why are we... Who benefits from this decision.. If we know this is best for kids, why aren't we doing it?
Diggin' this! https://t.co/8OZDb66vRO
A4: This year, I'm assigning LESS homework to encourage more family time. Encourage reading bedtime stories at *all* grades.
A4: Positive phone calls home (about 5 per week) establishes rapport with parents. Tech night for parents to understand tools.
Tell parents that learning and wanting to learn is more important than focusing on the result.
Agree. When we ask Q’s we must do it from a place of being ready to act & follow through. https://t.co/NJ2ztRDJTu
It’s not just about being intentional in asking questions…it’s also about being honest in the intention behind our questions.
I hear TONS of leaders asking hard Q's abt materials in schools. = amazing review resource. https://t.co/OGpwREcq5i
Coach parents to ask.."what did my child create today", what problem did my child solve today".
A4. We did two invite parents in and had them help with instructional tasks. Was great to see teach alongside our families
A4: Communicate: parents are their child's first & last teacher. Apps. are great to promote Ss work. Also, see !
A4: Communication is key. Should never be surprises about school at home
Students party with deep throat blowjobs:
After finished their studing group of horny studen... https://t.co/XivCl651HP
A4) My Top 3
•Flip the classroom
•Pick up the phone
•Incorporate access through online tools
https://t.co/NPNu2vQagz
Q4: What are some of the strategies you use to help parents encourage growth at home? And this goes for *all* grade… https://t.co/y3szQItEqn
Trust. Honesty. Authenticity. Transparency. Support. Capacity. Relevance.
All set the foundation for engagement.
Students are a direct line of communication to our parents- give them something they want to share at the dinner table!
A4 In the spring we have an interactive Math/Sci night where S go through a lesson with their parents.
And another great tip! https://t.co/RzFuJVVRYY
A4. Ask parents to assess their mindset. Reflection is always a powerful tool to bring others to understanding.
A4 Tell parents that learning and wanting to learn is more important than focusing on the result.
A4 With PL as a parent I can see what my S is doing. Asked his T to expect more.
A4 I want Ps to follow us on twitter and FB and ask their students about what we post each day - help connect learning at home
Thanks for sharing! My is getting longer!
A4: A little & 4 Ss is a + thing take a step back & observe the understanding of & .
A4: Find ways to bring families in and become partners. Many feel separate from our mission.
My goal as a leader is to lead proactively NOT reactively. https://t.co/vjqLPwbMUL
A3) Do we constantly react to issue/problems or do we anticipate change/growth? We live looking in the rear view mirror often.
A4. Sometimes parents don't realize how their fixed mindset is impacting their children i.e. praise effort instead of perfection
A4: keeping parents in the loop with constant/consistent communication. Getting kids to want to do school at home.
I make calls and send postcards also. Ps and Ss love the interactions. https://t.co/ffNLBSMDMh
A4: Positive phone calls home (about 5 per week) establishes rapport with parents. Tech night for parents to understand tools.
A3 How can I better your day?
Yay! You can check out our newsletter by looking at the school's Twitter feed!
-Purposeful challenge! https://t.co/G4VnQ4dxiI
A3) I am constantly asking folks to go out of their comfort zone and learn about something their students are into; gamechangin!
I need to encourage this more with my staff. This will go a long way. https://t.co/2y28pgMRyr
A4: Positive phone calls home (about 5 per week) establishes rapport with parents. Tech night for parents to understand tools.
A4 Get parents involved in the education process and goals, not merely to goad their kids to do homework or play taxi.
I wonder if there is an easy tool or poll for us to use to assess our .
Q4: I encourage parents by empowering them to learn technology. Learn what your dos are doing. Then model it.
"Can your Ss tell me what they can expect to learn tomorrow, based off what you did today?"
A4: Helping families understand that it is more about the grades on papers/report cards. There is a bigger picture.
A2 Leaders must model the growth process in themselves and pass it on... https://t.co/xbgF388aXv I do it in my morning messages
A4-Encourage the power of "Yet"
Right here is the solution to the public education problems. These start with truth and honest conversations.
A4: Only HW Ss have is take home classwork. When parents ask what they learned they take out and explain. We reflect next day
Q5 coming up in 1 minute...
Yes! We must be open to honest discourse and the possibility of change. Negativity is caustic. https://t.co/NtCGeQk5Zh
Ask people to be honest about their thinking. Remind them discourse is perfectly ok, but moving forward is not optional.
I feel so connected to this topic and I think it's b/c I am being stretched, pushed, and learning a great deal in my new role 🤓
A4) To have experiences, go on trips, play games as families, have meals together, provide meaningful face to face interactions.
A4 encourage families to be actively involved in the school setting, plan family nights...but could still do a better job.
A3: Doing what's best for Ss & not easiest for Ts can be exhausting BUT the results are exhilarating! There is your fuel!
A4 We need to keep sharing how things have changed and why we have changed. Most parents still judge school on their experience.
A4 Have positive conversations to grow positive relationships. Talk about what their child does well. Show growth in action
Mad props to all the principals out there who are proactive at communicating with parents. I'm impressed.
A3. "Can your Ss tell me what they can expect to learn tomorrow, based off what you did today?
We're implementing with the idea to create at least a 4:1 positive to negative ratio.
A3. Can you tell me what is important to every child you teach?
A4: Provide opportunities for our adult family members to grow through community seminars and workshops. https://t.co/1H8KPg8BI7
A4. Best way to encourage parents to support growth is first build a relationship w/ them. This shows we all working together.
A4 Go from T led to S led meetings-Ss take ownership of learning-no longer passive-parent appreciate their child talking to them
I do believe so. Dweck's book also has some simple reflective questions that can be used also.
This is the value of teachers filming themselves and watching it back. Learn alot! https://t.co/RriCgdLBLu
A3: "Would you want to sit through that lesson?"
A4 Things like ClassDojo and SeeSaw help keep parents connected and engaged.
A5 By being student leaders, showcasing what they have done in class , allowing Ss to lead more and bring their friends
A5: Model what good conversations w/peers looks like/sounds like. Feedback loop is integral.
A4: In addition to dialects/emails, I pick up the phone and invite parents in a lot. Our growth convos need to be two-sided.
A5 Teach them the skill of meaningful reflection and the skill of how to provide feedback to others - these are skills
A5: Listen to them, really listen. Understanding where they are and what they need leads the way to supporting their growth
A4 Never expect your child to be perfect. Understand your child's future will be very different from your past.
A5: Teaching kids humility is vital. It isn't about how much more you know, it is about how you use your gift to empower others.
Love that you are sharing!
A4 students 2 with their parents explain what they are doing ask challenging questions make thinking visible
A5: Start with class class/culture first! Do students know each others Do they know they matter?
A5. That starts from day 1 and is ongoing daily:Building a postive, supportive culture where Ss all speak to each other by name
A5 we have to create opportunities where Ss can lead and where they have a role. Otherwise, those powers can be a neg influence
A5 Make sure that you have created a learning environment that is welcoming to all learner ideas. Redirect ?s back to the class
A5) we have 8th grade "Student coaches" going into our 6th grade C3 community groups and leading those.
A5. Encourage & model to Ss how to ask ?s, to peers! Share how Ss collaborate and help each other.
A5. Encourage & model to Ss how to ask ?s, to peers! Share how Ss collaborate and help each other.
A5: Model how to give feedback and support. Kids don't naturally know this! Think of how many adults do not! :)
A5 Helping students to understand their strenghts and skills. Opportunities to use those strengths to support each other.
A5: whole group, small group, partner work.....always a chance to discuss and grow
A5-We talk to principals and Ts about being leaders, let's make sure that we are talking to our Ss about being leaders
A5 Develop a culture of compassion and growth. Help students realize that leaders are servants who encourage others!
A5: The T's I have that conduct effective Socratic Circles is the best I've seen. Powerful.
A5: Get away from the "stand & deliver" method. Have Ss work together, have deep discussions, and share. Give positive feedback.
A5 teamwork and to give feedback to eachother and help one another. Cheer collaboration.
Creating the culture, requires the adults modeling the way…at all levels of the organization.
A5: This year, I implemented WOW (Within One Week) goal setting- see https://t.co/XGt5LZM1fA and assigned "Goal Partners"
A5: is great growth tool. By nature, no "one" idea is best. "YES, AND.." Test & Reflect, Iterations! Always grow
A5: This year, I implemented WOW (Within One Week) goal setting- see https://t.co/BdeNfMdJPO and assigned "Goal Partners"
A4 The first step is helping them understand how important they are and defining their role.
A5: Kids inherently want to work together and help each other, question is, how do we enhance this skill in all kids?
A5 Answer a Ss ? once, and if you get the same ? again, send the new asker to the first person so they can teach others.
A5) We helps students to grow students when they get to to do the talking and learning together, teacher supported.
A5: love scrimmage debates, either whole class or partners, learn to respectfully disagree
A5: Peer reflection/assessment. Thinking routines, e.g., "See, Think, Wonder." Conversations that promote the sharing of ideas.
mindset. Students are leaders that need to share their ideas and give voice to those ideas
A5 In writing workshops, I use directed prompting and guided revision. Helps Ss find peers strengths and places to improve
A5: encourage empathy. Saying "wrong" is easy. how can you understand an answer and use it as a step to the best answer?
A5: through peer groups that review, collaborate, and create. You must teach teamwork &a model it with your own coworkers
Build s positive learning culture based on effective relationships - provide opportunities for S to engage
Absolutely. Read it along with Duckworth's book Grit. I think they pair well.
The importance of this statement cannot be underestimated! It must be "do as I do” not “ Do as I say!” https://t.co/SPHJQXEN6E
Creating the culture, requires the adults modeling the way…at all levels of the organization.
A5: monthly leadership lessons, Leader in Me, Covey's Habits
A5: Creating opportunities for productive group work, where students have individual & collective accountability, is essential.
A5: My favorite is when Ss gives another a 'golf clap'. It's quiet+fun; others get interested+head over to hear the great idea!
Why are students being pushed into a work machine?
A5: peer mediation, peer tutoring
A4 As a parent I can say some feel the schools are totally responsible for their child's education.
A5 cultivate agency, empathy, caring, and kindness in our students, "we rise by lifting others"
A5-Our district is looking at our students providing community service. Helps them grow as leaders and helps the community
. what a great way to get parents involved & become more invested in the school!
Morning Meredith joining on the tail end of this conversation.
A4 Our T's share videos of what S’s are learning in class w parents via or their private FB page.
- very important skills. https://t.co/6E9BR9Jioe
A5 Teach them the skill of meaningful reflection and the skill of how to provide feedback to others - these are skills
A5: My school is a model campus for which is a new leadership inititiative for kids/staff. HUGE!
A5: they love teaching each other, esp helping w/ tech, they jump right in
A5: I'm a HUGE fan of Number Talks this year. Allowing students to struggle in order to grow. Too often we rescue too early.
A4:This year we've planned some after school family parties where class strategies are modeled game-style on the field.
A5 have Ss find lines in a peers paper that are share worthy and put those up on board helps build a culture of encouragement
A5: give students choice and classroom culture are two biggies with this.
We have one with They are doing some amazing things.
A5. Giving time in classroom for students to be the leaders and work together. Leave the stage.
A5: establish understanding of as expectations 4 = !
A5. As a principal I've always tried to help students understand learning is not knowing. Two words help: it's o.k.
If you engage the students in Social Justice challenges the engagement goes up and they help each other.
YES!!!!! My friends and would be clapping praises to this! https://t.co/5jjcEzIllh
A5: I'm a HUGE fan of Number Talks this year. Allowing students to struggle in order to grow. Too often we rescue too early.
A5 In non-competitive classroom, Ss revert to natural tendency which is to help others.
A5- Work on soft skills to build class/campus culture.
A5 provide opportunities to make decisions, provide input, take ownership
A5: Encourage by modeling. It's okay to take chances and even be wrong. I know I do and I grow because of it. Share that with Ss
A5 We have 28 teacher leaders in our classroom this year- ALL teach and support each other to grow and learn from our mistakes
A4 Every family receives a 2-3 min video daily w activities & vocab reinforcement to do w their child. We <3 it!
Q5: Teaching students how to Synergize! (Stephen Covey) Together is better! We learn from one another. Adults should model this
I agree! That choice concept is huge. https://t.co/qUT7FvWnD0
A5: give students choice and classroom culture are two biggies with this.
. great idea! I know other schools that have done this. We talked about doing this in the spring.
We should admit that exercising a growth mindset makes total sense in theory, but is very difficult in practice. It takes work!
Love this simple statement. Your belief in Ss permeates your answer! https://t.co/hYARNUqr2a
A5 In non-competitive classroom, Ss revert to natural tendency which is to help others.
feel free to Steele my thoughts! I use yours all the time!
- This is so true! https://t.co/KsfylgMECY
mindset. Students are leaders that need to share their ideas and give voice to those ideas
A5) parent perspective: Teachers must model / live core values. You are always on. If school doesn't have any identified-fix it
A5 Try to match students of varied skills to draw from each other. Gifted with gifted breeds isolation rather than life skills.
A5. Look toward joint collaboration on common goals and teach Ss the skills needed to have this effective 21st century skill.
A5) intentionally focus language of Ss in how they think about learning, provide stems for questions they can use together.
A5 Student-led classrooms take work but are so beneficial for our students. https://t.co/suNAqdHQcr
A5 provide opportunities to make decisions, provide input, take ownership
A5 The way our rooms are set up is conducive to the feeling that it's fine to ask another S around you.
I love the Graphic organizer here: https://t.co/eXNBRzQh74 and using sticky notes for goals. + write goals in our agenda
A5) we are fostering students pushing each other through our 20-time program. Learn more from &
Have you ever looked into ‘design sprints’?
A5 We encourage S's to teach other S's and share what they know.
A5: show them you appreciate them as model, then give them opportunity to appreciate each other https://t.co/yPa4hK7rSg
Couldn't agree more. I went to this year and it has been a wonderful, positive change. https://t.co/XfDGR77TOb
A5 The way our rooms are set up is conducive to the feeling that it's fine to ask another S around you.
Metacognition! 1.44 effect size! https://t.co/6fAlJC2zID
A5) intentionally focus language of Ss in how they think about learning, provide stems for questions they can use together.
A6: Leader in Me, Covey's Habits huge part of our MS
A6: support students at every level and every conversation. With Parents, Teachers, Admin. Always have a focus on them, not us.
A5: I work w/littles. Model for, then model w/a S. Show them how to question & support one another. Then get out of their way
- This kind of support is exactly the scaffolding Ss need. https://t.co/wdK13240No
A5 In writing workshops, I use directed prompting and guided revision. Helps Ss find peers strengths and places to improve
This was an amazing chat, thanks so much! Have a wonderful weekend!
A4 We host after school-carnival style events where families play games/do activities together & take home the materials & bks
A5 Our S's do a lot of peer reviews and group projects.
I totally believe in the importance of utilizing a growth mindset, but I have a lot of opportunity around this. I'm growing!🤓👍🏾
A6. We used SMART goals -PLCs focus their discussions w/ Ss working toward achievement. Ss also buying into goals. Laser focus.
A6.Be authentic. Get into the classroom of rockstar teachers, highlight their work, grow a culture of success and collaboration.
A6: being a teammate that I'd want to work with. Support, grow, and become the best you can be.
A5: I use, "Ask three, then me." esp. when I'm feeling overwhelmed with a sea of hands needing help, esp. setting up kids tech
A5: The hardest thing for me is I always assumed Ss know how to really help/talk w/ each other. Modeling is key!
A6: Only tool needed for growth is FREE. It is Human Centered Design / > matters, listen, co-create rad!
A6 Ts connect and share via google drive, Facebook Groups, encouraging them to join Twitter Chats.
I was thinking about this last night - how do we encourage and teach empathy?
Looking forward to reading this post!
peer edits and feedback time allows students to emerge as leaders!
Dylan Smith from Ottawa dropping in late!
A6: the sum of our answers to Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, and Q5 show how we support growth and build a culture of it at our schools.
Thanks for the chat - need to leave early - :)
A6) provide PD resources for how to think about growth to your teachers. Grow your teachers, grow your students.
A6.Empower, support, and nurture all staff. Leverage the power and influence of teacher leaders. Be their biggest cheerleader.
ONE WEEK 'til !! Super excited 4 great learning!
A6: leadership journey, to share/communicate, PLCs (just beginning), visibility
A6 invite other Ts to see what you're doing...ask what they're doing...create an atmosphere of collaboration.
A6 The tool of an unflappable belief in Ts and Ss to reach their potential. Be intentional about the thing at your site.
Great chat today! Soaking it all in. Will definitely go back and reread feed.
Allow for the pause/s and let students fill in the gaps. Silence allows for reflective learning. https://t.co/l3f0FzZ1Kh
A5. Giving time in classroom for students to be the leaders and work together. Leave the stage.
A6 structured planning . Ask for help. Share. Listen. Teamwork and regular meetings.
Having "Gratitude meetings" help build positive culture
A6: Differentiated PD, transparent conversations, volunteer opportunities for families, outreach & open lines of communication.
A6 Meaningful coaching is amazing. Working together to become better is the goal.
I've come to realize that I gain intellectual confidence in knowing. Growing is not a detriment to my intellect-it's my mindset.
AMAZING chat today! Love this topic and we can't disucss it enough!
A6: Twitter chats have been huge for us. We also use Voxer to share ideas and successes.
Thanks for being here and for the great ideas!
A6-You have to work on your school culture. You can't have anything else without a strong team culture.
Good Morning! Do you have a link to share that explains the concept of "exponential mindset?" https://t.co/HxigD013rv
In many ways-growth mindset is no longer sufficient to speed of change-need exponential mindset for around the corner thinking.
allow for the pause! That might be my mantra this week.
Revisiting key "growth" topics at monthly leadership mtgs; follow up on progress; Twitter chats
A6 Involving the community. Show them what you're doing and give them the opportunity to do the same.
I wk w littles & their families too. It’s such a joy to be a part of their collective 1st experiences w school!
A6: PLC time is built into our contract, which gives us time to adopt new initiatives like , or work with Job-Alike teams
Good Morning I'll catch y'all later since I'm w/ my Ts at training session-Have a blessed weekend- thx in advance 4 ur insight
Ok, I couldn't wait and just read it :) AWESOME! I'm so borrowing your brilliance when I'm a principal some day!
A6) a healthy PLC model, book studies, peer observations, individualized PD, & visuals throughout your building growth focused.
A6: Provide resources for the Ts to grow. It start ms with our classroom leaders
Now that I've poured out my entire mindset soul to y'all, I'm going to try to get back on topic for the last 3 minutes of 🤓
A6.Principals are great at growing culture. Provide them with tools and supports to do this. Allows for empowerment of teachers.
A6-Tool: A doorstop to make sure that I have an open door policy
Thx team for hosting. Practical & inspirational thoughts shared today.
A6: I'd like to encourage admin. to give Ts release time to in awesome teachers classrooms. This is amazing .
b/c each kiddo does have strengths. Finding those and drawing it out!
Sounds like a great way to model with staff. Don’t get to your point wait for theirs! Listen to learn!
A6.1: encourage all to do PD. Our school does all it can to support T's to make personalized PD happen. https://t.co/coP4UN1rt5
A6) whatever you provide, make sure it's clear and consistent. Leave the edu-babble out of instructions.
You can pull up some articles under Google Ventures or 99u…there is also a book, too.
A6-Tool: Q-Tips to make sure that I am listening.
A6: Would love to have you join us to discuss Tuesday 8pm Central. Everyone's welcome. Great chat
Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Thanks for all the ideas and support as always.
Yes we live in a world that thinks speaking is substance. There is greater substance in silence!
Sure thing. You can follow them
Build relationships & cultivate soft skills, students must know we care before they will care to learn https://t.co/9KzCmlWeZ0
Yes! Implementing Number Talks has made me realize I need more wait time all the time!
BOOM! Imagine what might happen on your campus if you modeled this like Laura's school. https://t.co/6X75ux7fBY
A6: We start the day with a school wide morning meeting on the playground that student groups help me lead. #… https://t.co/eiralj03Gz
Yes! I hope everyone jots a note to themselves as a reminder to attend. https://t.co/d7BhbmAWZI
A6: Would love to have you join us to discuss Tuesday 8pm Central. Everyone's welcome. Great chat
A6: We use , YouTube, Twitter, podcasts , a blog, website. Best response is through direct email &
