#MASSPchat Archive
Chats will be moderated by MASSP staff, members of the MASSP Board of Directors and MASSP Members – we will also have special guest moderators on occasion.
Monday April 25, 2016
Hello & welcome to . Let's start w/introductions. I'm Steve Seward, MASSP Associate Director.
Good Evening! Steve Carlson, Principal of Sandusky Jr/Sr High School.
Hi everyone, Andy Kowalczyk from Bay City Central
. Hi Steve! Welcome and thanks for adding your thinking! https://t.co/mz60hwNt1R
Good Evening! Steve Carlson, Principal of Sandusky Jr/Sr High School.
Hello! Denise Kott, Clawson, Instructional Coach
Good Evening Denise--cannot wait to hear your perspectives https://t.co/NrACMS4hoF
Hello! Denise Kott, Clawson, Instructional Coach
We will be using the Q1: and then you respond with A1: format to keep the chat organized and don't forget to include
Q1 starting in 60 seconds or less
Q1: What are the some things that build trusting relationships between administration and teachers?
Open, honest communication. Shared values/goals. Clear vision. Focus on student success above all else.
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Q1: What are the some things that build trusting relationships between administration and teachers?
A1: Taking time to listen to Ts concerns and frustrations. Lets them know you care.
Hit that one out of the park!
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Open, honest communication. Shared values/goals. Clear vision. Focus on student success above all else.
https://t.co/w9osx75NqC
Q1: What are the some things that build trusting relationships between administration and teachers?
A1- I think if the t's see admin having fun at work, enjoying being with s's and t's it goes a long way.
Hi Scott--all about relationships for sure! https://t.co/3ntTDfZXXG
A1: Taking time to listen to Ts concerns and frustrations. Lets them know you care.
A1: Listening, honesty/follow through, feedback, valuing contributions and strengths
HUMOR..so easy to forget when we are busy, however so important! https://t.co/OMFxOIWASX
A1- I think if the t's see admin having fun at work, enjoying being with s's and t's it goes a long way.
"No significant learning occurs w/o a significant relationship" True of Ts/Ss & Admin/Ts. https://t.co/OEfCxZ0mnD
A1: Taking time to listen to Ts concerns and frustrations. Lets them know you care.
. BAM! followthrough and feedback are essential! https://t.co/3MaPZolK56
A1: Listening, honesty/follow through, feedback, valuing contributions and strengths
A1: giving your personal best, walking the talk, being transparent, &empowering/affirming others so they can lead
A1: Supporting teachers through the implementation of new initiatives Karla Akins, Dir of Curr and Instruction, Hudsonville PS
Hi Todd--nothing like a true partnership…letting everyone know we are in it tougher. https://t.co/eYIU71Ton8
A1: giving your personal best, walking the talk, being transparent, &empowering/affirming others so they can lead
A1 I also think t's learn to trust admin after evaluations that help them be better teachers.
Hi Karla. Welcome to the chat. https://t.co/Dkx5qa9OA5
A1: Supporting teachers through the implementation of new initiatives Karla Akins, Dir of Curr and Instruction, Hudsonville PS
A1 con't: When your actions match your words
Great response. Esp like the reference to empowerment & affirmation. Admin must recognize success! https://t.co/bvpPyIsWBH
A1: giving your personal best, walking the talk, being transparent, &empowering/affirming others so they can lead
Q2: What are some ways you help teachers to maximize their potential?
A1-when the vision is a shared vision, the worm is collaborative, all T's feel valued, and daily interactions build relatinships
Hi Andy- thanks for joining https://t.co/zlCWGBn4wy
A1-when the vision is a shared vision, the worm is collaborative, all T's feel valued, and daily interactions build relatinships
A2: Relevant PD opportunities, giving them opportunities to lead.
A2: Trust them, encourage, push ... Key is trust
A2: Personalize PD. Put Ts in positions to succeed. Create collaboration time to share learning & focus https://t.co/h61Ex3aXAo
Q2: What are some ways you help teachers to maximize their potential?
A2: Encouragement, support, honest feedback, resources, classroom visits, professional learning... This is my job!!
Welcome Todd & thanks for adding your ideas. https://t.co/Ki9nFOPVmD
A2: Trust them, encourage, push ... Key is trust
Living the role of a coach... nothing quote like it. How lucky your teachers are to have you! https://t.co/mGhY3cS0ST
A2: Encouragement, support, honest feedback, resources, classroom visits, professional learning... This is my job!!
A2: encourage them to do more, lead students in activities outside of the classroom where the s's appreciate the t's even more
A2 - love the M. Williamson quote here, they are powerful beyond measure, our job is to remove obstacles so T's can be their best
Truth: Give teachers what they need, sometimes it is just permission!
BAM! removing obstacles is essential! https://t.co/fLFnQv0TXl
A2 - love the M. Williamson quote here, they are powerful beyond measure, our job is to remove obstacles so T's can be their best
Great point on providing opportunities to lead. Shared leadership is essential for meaningful change. https://t.co/8kBGJI9Gkv
A2: Relevant PD opportunities, giving them opportunities to lead.
Agree 100%, Scott. Give them opportunities to lead, shine, and to see themselves as a leader https://t.co/jeaZBEFtbQ
A2: Relevant PD opportunities, giving them opportunities to lead.
Question #3 coming up--putting students first
Q3: In what ways do you support a culture that puts students first?
A2: affirm, build up, and put the right people in the right spots so leadership can be shared throughout the team
Sorry I'm late. Ryan from Flint, MI. MS Soc. Studies
A3: We attempt to focus on what they learn/don't learn as opposed to what they "do/don't do". https://t.co/C1OhtwHuHg
Q3: In what ways do you support a culture that puts students first?
FOR SURE! Shared leadership and shared goals are huge https://t.co/zbsy3dH68a
A2: affirm, build up, and put the right people in the right spots so leadership can be shared throughout the team
A1: Willingness to let Ts take risks and fail w/o fear of harsh judgement. Ts willing to let admin observe w/honest feedback.
Hello Ryan. Glad you could could join the chat https://t.co/oM4vw1j0KL
Sorry I'm late. Ryan from Flint, MI. MS Soc. Studies
A3: Run it through the filter- What's best for the students? Even when it's tough, it's not about us. Again, actions match words!
A3: is my "students first" hero.
A2: Trust the process. Take risks and reflect in groups on what worked and what didn't work.
A3 -Teachers notice priorities based on actions and words. When you constantly talk about S's and supporting them, it sends a msg
FOCUS on what's best for students…not always what's comfortable for adults.
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A3: Run it through the filter- What's best for the students? Even when it's tough, it's not about us. Again, actions match words!
A3: making sure accommodations are being followed from IEPs. T's occasionally need reminders
Great point. Reminders are always a good think and generally appreciated. https://t.co/oLOIr53DxL
A3: making sure accommodations are being followed from IEPs. T's occasionally need reminders
Great response! Ts will respond! https://t.co/d51kCUEcU9
A2: Personalize PD. Put Ts in positions to succeed. Create collaboration time to share learning & focus https://t.co/h61Ex3aXAo
Q2: What are some ways you help teachers to maximize their potential?
Reflection is important. Admin must be intentional & purposeful in creating avenues and opportunities for reflection
A3: Allow Ss the opportunity to create their own HOT questions and build their own research and presentation about it.
Great point. Reminders are always a good thing and generally appreciated. https://t.co/oLOIr53DxL
A3: making sure accommodations are being followed from IEPs. T's occasionally need reminders
YES! YES! YES! If we are to busy to reflect we are to busy to grow.
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Reflection is important. Admin must be intentional & purposeful in creating avenues and opportunities for reflection
To make any difficult decision we start with..what is best for the students. https://t.co/lrt3mXTTYp
Q3: In what ways do you support a culture that puts students first?
Get ready Q4 is focused on instructional leadership
Ts also need to be made aware of how to reflect & change. This is where the admin/T relationship is most important
Q4: What are some ways you engage teacher leaders so you can focus in classroom instruction & feedback?
Yes! Admin must model this.
A4 - must have collaborative structures in place that focus on teaching n learning. Focus of PD, st-meetings, PLC, teacher teams
A4-Teachers focused on classroom environment & culture. Setting clear norms and processes to keep students in classrooms
A3: our champions culture speaks to placing priorities in order Faith-family-school (students)-team (Staff)-self
A4: We do peer observations. A week of open door teaching for Ts to observe/provide feedback. Nerving at first, but great colab.
A4: Each yr I've increasingly used SIP team for leadership. This yr they led SLO initiative for bldg! https://t.co/mEW1nfRiT1
Q4: What are some ways you engage teacher leaders so you can focus in classroom instruction & feedback?
Building a team approach! https://t.co/mr8mT5x7IO
A4: Each yr I've increasingly used SIP team for leadership. This yr they led SLO initiative for bldg! https://t.co/mEW1nfRiT1
Q4: What are some ways you engage teacher leaders so you can focus in classroom instruction & feedback?
This sounds like a masterful idea! Love to chat about hoe you and your staff made this happen.
https://t.co/ng09bfbXJl
A4: We do peer observations. A week of open door teaching for Ts to observe/provide feedback. Nerving at first, but great colab.
This sounds like a masterful idea! Love to chat about how you and your staff made this happen.
https://t.co/ng09bfbXJl
A4: We do peer observations. A week of open door teaching for Ts to observe/provide feedback. Nerving at first, but great colab.
Q5- coming up. Focused on new teachers.
A4: our SIT drives the ship as they forge initiatives, vision targets, state reports, PD, school safety, etc
Q5: What might you like a new teacher to know about ways to build and maintain trust between you & them?
Be honest about your strengths and needs so that you can be adequately supported.
Part of my role is plan/facilitate classroom visits and instructional rounds w/peers. It's Awesome!
A5 -We believe in them! We hired them and are excited they are part of our future. I am there to coach and support as they grow
BAM! Vulnerability is necessary for all learning to take place.
https://t.co/flm9bKEuiK
Be honest about your strengths and needs so that you can be adequately supported.
A5: Never be afraid to ask a question. Never be afraid to admit a mistake. Always think "students 1st" https://t.co/ts7IoBzXOI
Q5: What might you like a new teacher to know about ways to build and maintain trust between you & them?
I'll DM anyone interested the procedure we use. It really has been beneficial. Most times, you don't notice the Ts in your room.
Great way to gain perspectives and shared understandings. https://t.co/M6MxCpn2Wk
Part of my role is plan/facilitate classroom visits and instructional rounds w/peers. It's Awesome!
I would like to know how you plan/prepare staff for this. Ours have been very beneficial.
A5: they need to feel comfortable dropping in our office to talk, especially after a tough day. We can help.
Nailed it...Coach and support as they grow. Nothing like watching staff develop. https://t.co/MM5kpoK9eQ
A5 -We believe in them! We hired them and are excited they are part of our future. I am there to coach and support as they grow
A5: Show new Ts the mistakes you've made in the class and how you reflected to fix. Provide an open door to ?s with honest fb.
Goes back to relationships and trust. Building a collaborative environment for all stakeholders.
https://t.co/zc9tq4exrK
A5: they need to feel comfortable dropping in our office to talk, especially after a tough day. We can help.
A5: I'm responsible New T induction & PD. It's vital that I establish trusting, open relationships. I encourage honesty-always!
Q6- coming up in 30 seconds or less (and our final question for the evening)
Q6: What are you learning about yourself as a leader?
I don't have all the answers, but we have the answers together. I'm team leader, but we are all teacher leaders.
A6: Never thought I was a T leader prior to this year. Admin bringing in groups of Ts from outside my circle changed my thinking.
A6: I am still learning how to deal with the tough students. We can never have to many methods to reach them.
NICELY PUT!
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I don't have all the answers, but we have the answers together. I'm team leader, but we are all teacher leaders.
Great point: The smartest person in the room is the room. Shared knowledge! https://t.co/djsvIXcomj
I don't have all the answers, but we have the answers together. I'm team leader, but we are all teacher leaders.
A6.2: It has made me more confident in my own ability, but humbles me to be my best daily. My reflection has changed ten-fold.
A6 - That I've only scratched the surface! With a growth mindset I will keen growing. Im forming my vision and beliefs daily
A6: It's all about relationships, support & what's best for students. For me- it's true no matter what group of stakeholders!
A6: Sometimes it's necessary to go slow to go fast in order to create systemic change (not my preferred speed! :)
A5: be as blunt & transparent as possible & let me know how I can support/lead/comm. w/ you-I'm not a mind reader
Hard to remember this at times, however necessary for sustainable change.
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A6: Sometimes it's necessary to go slow to go fast in order to create systemic change (not my preferred speed! :)
A6: that as I learn from others, I still have a ways to go to be the leader I want to be!
Thanks for the your collaboration and thinking . Looking forward to 5/2 :00.⁰
What will you do tomorrow to build & trust?
A6: All of this...never done learning, never done growing, never done seeking new ways to do old tasks https://t.co/jyiCGOxK8a
A6 - That I've only scratched the surface! With a growth mindset I will keen growing. Im forming my vision and beliefs daily
Thanks for the your collaboration and thinking . Looking forward to 5/2 :00.
What will you do tomorrow to build trust?
Small steps forward are still signs of progress. Tough for me to accept this at times but so true.
Lots of us learn from you, Todd! https://t.co/sDKI4zJgUS
A6: that as I learn from others, I still have a ways to go to be the leader I want to be!
Thanks, for moderating! Had a great time with the crew! I'll pencil in next Mon. and beyond.
