#APChat Archive
Professional development expert Jared Wastler, hosts a Twitter conversation at 8:00 p.m. (ET) using #APChat.
Sunday October 2, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to . Please take a moment to introduce yourself.
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Kate Diorio, Pupil Services
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Jared Wastler, HS Principal, PD Faculty, and moderator for
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Tonight we are discussing "9th Grade Transitions"
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Q1: What barriers stand in the way of a successful transition for students from 8th to 9th grade?
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1. Transportation. 2. Schedules 9th grade orientation needs to be build into a schedule if it is important.
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Hi Dale....AP in SE Wisconsin
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Q2: How can middle and high schools work together to produce a solid transition?
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A1: issues depend on ur system. Size of system and learning culture are so key. Student leadership like Link is critical.
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school counselors are critical in the conversation about transition.
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A2. Even simple things like knowing how to get a lunch or turn in an attendance note are part of the transition process.
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Hi all, Sharin, AP at a MS in Wisco joining tonight
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Kristen AP from Deerfield, IL joining late.
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A1 I would say that solid structures that are vastly different or non-existent are barriers for Ss transitioning from 1 level 2 next
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A2: We have a Deerfield vertical alignment committee that meets several times a year to discuss curriculum and instruction.
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A2: Also, our veritcal alignment committee created a timeline for 8th grade and 9th grade S, T, P and admin.
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A2: Something we need to improve on everywhere in Ed--Communication among stakeholders to improve networks for Ss success
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A1: Barriers such as time can create a divide between the two; it is up to the leaders and teachers to bridge the gap for students.
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Q3: How can we empower students to support the transition to 9th grade?
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A3: We can empower S in 9th grade, by asking them what they wished they needed when they were in 8th. Have them speak to 8th grade S
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A3. Empowering Ss. starts with awareness of expectations. Conversations started early and often
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I agree. A survey could help jump start the conversation!
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A3: Stu leadership team--building their capacity as leaders is something we're working on in MS to empower them w/in THEIR school
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We are starting a student leadership challenge this year for all S with the hope that 8 will grow as leaders!
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I like how you said 'conversation' so as to involve the Ss in the process, giving them a voice and ownership.
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What specifically will your team do to cultivate Ss ldrship? That's our challenge this year, right ? ;-)
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conversations among students about pathways and experiences is powerful!
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As a T team, we created a list of leadership traits; we are going to ask S to rank these traits (part 1)
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We will have a know and do part every month with the leadership traits to challenge the S to LIVE it OUT!
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Q4: How can ensure that we are being proactive rather than reactive for our 9th grade students?
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A4: We need to find out what their needs are and create systems of support before they even enter 9th grade for both S and P.
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A4: Communicate early and often what Ss can expect and depend on--going back to those structures, procedures and systems
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A4 speak to and show Ss and families about what their options are at that HS. Create energy around what awaits w/ all the positives
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A4: identifying needs and aligning responses. Flexibility to change every year as needs change.
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A4: communicate early and often between MS and HS. Put ur best teachers in 9th grade and out of AP classes and upper level.
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Q5: What resources and/or programs can assist in making a stronger 9th grade transition?
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A5: Our local HS does a nice job with a "Warrior orientation" over the summer and an Advisory program during the year.
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A4. Proactive = parental involvement. Communication with parents. Recruit them to the team!
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A5.
Student mentors
A 9th grade only day
9th grade interviews
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A5. Internal resources: student council, school counselors, Aevidum
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Thanks for joining tonight. Check out the Expert of the Week blog this Tuesday on 's website
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Be better every day in every way - our students deserve it.
