Run by Iowa educators, #IAedchat is on Twitter the first, second, and third Sundays each month at 8:00pm CST. We have added #IAedchat LIVE to the fourth Sunday of the month at 8:00pm CST. This will take place in Google Hangout on Air. We will share the invitation and link to #IAedchat LIVE each month.
A1: Share the vision of your district in multiple platforms, and then share some more. Stakeholders should know the vision. Saturate the community with the vision & share your story. #IAedChat
A1: You have to know the objective before you make a plan of how to get there. Just like teaching. Understand the vision to take steps to obtain the goal! #iaedchat
Our staff co-created a new mission this year. These words have deep meaning. They are our true north and both guide us and give us hope. See, inspire and empower the lifelong learner and leader in all of us! #iaedchat
A1: Share your vision with all stakeholders and in many different ways. Have to get the stakeholders invested in the vision, so they share the hope.
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A1: We became a SIG school four years ago. The first year wasn't as clear until our BLT went through SMART. Now EVERYTHING we do is based on a vision driven by data. #iaedchat
A1 our Vision must be shared with all stakeholders or there is no vision. Vision provides us with the opportunity to grow and without that opportunity hope doesn’t exist #IAedchat
A1: Your vision is your GPS. If tells others where you are going and how you’re getting there. Your road trip won’t be too effective if you don’t know where you’re going. #iaedchat
A1: For a vision to be effective it needs to be shared between all within the district: admin, teachers, etc. It has to be more than just words but something everyone is collectively working towards. #iaedchat
A1: it's easy to have vision; it's more difficult to filter decisions through the vision. Might mean saying "no" to good things. Great leaders don't need to justify their "no's" if they can show it aligns with vision/ mission. #IAedChat
A1: it's easy to have vision; it's more difficult to filter decisions through the vision. Might mean saying "no" to good things. Great leaders don't need to justify their "no's" if they can show it aligns with vision/ mission. #IAedChat
A2: I show students mistakes I have made and how I overcame them and learned from them. Tell them it's ok to fail, but you at least have to try and reflect. #iaedchat
A2: I show students mistakes I have made and how I overcame them and learned from them. Tell them it's ok to fail, but you at least have to try and reflect. #iaedchat
A2: By modeling and encouraging risk taking. Do not punish failure and celebrate along the way. It is also very important as an educational leader to be transparent, available, and open during this journey. #IAedchat
A2: When we do project in class students have some criteria & expectations, but they have a lot of freedom in approach with no 1 right way. Lots of mistakes, trial/error, & learning. #IAedchat
A2: Mistakes happen. Students need to know that teachers and educators aren’t perfect. We make mistakes too. What you learn from those mistakes is where the real learning happens. #iaedchat
I admit to my student when I make mistakes in&out of the classroom.Then I talk about what I learned from those mistakes.I feel that when they know I am human&make mistakes they will feel more comfortable&be willing to go out of their comfort zone as well.#IAedChat
A2: an environment is established that is student driven. students feel safe to make mistakes & students know that we can learn from our mistakes #iaedchat
A2. when we fail we need to own it. Ask the kids for forgiveness and show them how we are willing to move forward and learn from the mistake! #iaedchat
A2: I am failing forward every day and being transparent about that. Have to be o.k. with less than perfection in persuit of innovation. #IAedchat#BeInSpireD
A2: When kids come to the office we spend more time on reflection and restorative practices instead of handing out punishments. I want kids to know we all make mistakes and will share mine anytime. #iaedchat
A2 Live the #BCmakers mindset Plan, Do, Reflect Show them that learning can be messy, oud, hard, fun, and problem based. Give them the empathy to test and redo #iaedchat
This quote hangs in my classroom and I make sure that the kids know that I am more than okay with them making mistakes, especially if they and others can learn from them for the future...“Mistakes are proof that you are trying!” #IAedChat
I love the @train_ugly matrix
Growth mindset goes beyond belief in our ability to grow to include our priority while learning (how we look) or are perceived. https://t.co/aw3ITgJGZB#iaedchat
A2: Even though I’m just at the observing stage, I have still been able to promote learning by helping my mentor teacher keep each student engaged, interacting with them, & guiding them when they’re discouraged with themselves #iaedchat
A3: I think the quote from @train_ugly is a very important for us even as teachers. We often set goals that we know we can make....instead of taking a risk with some courage for a goal that shows vulnerability. #iaedchat
A3: Goal setting and the pursuit of those goals is an essential part of learning and growing. All successful people have had a bumpy path but have learned more from failures than success. #IAedchat
A3 that is 100% spot on nothing ever goes as planned the ability to reflect and learn to improve is how we climb the ladder to reach our goals. We must be willing to battle adversity in the process and make it our friend #IAedchat
A3: It’s easy to sit back and critique when you are risking nothing. Those who risk nothing, learn nothing. Yeah, you’re going to fail. No, you’re not going to know it all. The perk to it? Growth and being able to do it better next time. #iaedchat
And it's also what we expect of kids day to day. I hope that we are willing to invest in ourselves like we want students to do- without fear of what may or may not happen. Model! #iaedchat
A3 goal setting brings to light all your deficits, and also your strengths, goal setting in a safe environment allows students to feel supported while exiting the comfort zone-to pursue these goals you have to feel safe and supported...RELATIONSHIPS!! #iaedchat
A3 The best learning experiences are ones driven by students who have a clearly defined goal with the freedom to get there however they choose #IAedchat
A3: It takes a certain amount of courage and accountability to put yourself out there with goals. Don't let the fear (lizard brain) get in your way. #iaedchat
A3: I’ve seen the bumps and bruises a lot in my first grade classroom - but reminding them of previous knowledge & giving a little personalized direction when needed is our job. It’s fun to see their pride at their accomplishments! Love this quote! #iaedchat
A3. We don't know what we/or our students can accomplish until we create a plan and take serious action toward it and monitor progress. It's not pretty but progress #iaedchat
I love seeing my students set goals for themselves, but nothing beats seeing the smile on their face when they reach that goal and have to set a new one!!! Makes them want to come back and achieve more!!! One of the greatest feelings as a teacher! #IAedChat
A3. Making systemic changes is rarely popular, rarely neat and rarely without conflict. We need to do what is best for our Kids regardless of the price! #iaedchat
A4: We are looking a facility improvements. Our Facility Advisory Committee just hosted a public input night where they got to share their plans, but also listen to what the public thought was needed. #iaedchat
A4: When making decisions, I always ask myself if I would stand by it if I was in front of a judge or on the front page of the newspaper. I also include as many stakeholders as I can in the decision making process. #IAedchat
A4 The public is imperative to keep in mind when decision making, but doing what is best for kids trumps all. We serve the public by uplifting kids! #iaedchat
A4: Never underestimate the ripple effect of your decisions. Who will this impact? We must constantly realize that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. #iaedchat
A4: Public regard is so important. You need public support to succeed. Be transparent. Share the vision widely, and capitalize on celebrations along the journey reaching goals. #IAedChat
A4. Transparency is a must when making systemic changes. Transparency might invite conflict or critique. Everyone is entitled to a voice (right or wrong) #iaedchat
A4 The public is imperative to keep in mind when decision making, but doing what is best for kids trumps all. We serve the public by uplifting kids! #iaedchat
A4: Transparency- continue to share your school, your why, invite people in- and when asking for input/voice- have plan for what you will do with it- or don't bother asking. #iaedchat
A4: I think about how education is all about relationships. Student, parent, teacher, admin. When those relationships are strong, students benefit. #iaedchat
A4: Transparency- continue to share your school, your why, invite people in- and when asking for input/voice- have plan for what you will do with it- or don't bother asking. #iaedchat
A4. I think we need to be transparent, but we also need to remember the public relations component as well. We need to work to build understanding and be ready to answer questions even when it is frustrating. #iaedchat
We try to be very transparent about the changes we make based on the feedback we receive - it's easy to assume folks will see the connection, but that's not necessarily the case #iaedchat
Alright #iaedchat thanks for the much needed distraction to get me charged to continue writing my narratives for our report cards! Back to work I go, be awesome this week!
A5: Our job as educator is not to have students spitting information back out at us, but to show them how to continuing to learn throughout life. #iaedchat
Alright #iaedchat thanks for the much needed distraction to get me charged to continue writing my narratives for our report cards! Back to work I go, be awesome this week!
A5 Our number one priority in schools is to help each individual find the greatness in themselves. Leaders have the unique opportunity to do it with both staff and students alike! #iaedchat
A5: When you look into a mirror all you can see is what is behind you. Windows let you see what’s in front of you. Learn, grow and move forward. #iaedchat
A5: We want to prepare kids to go out into the world and make an impact. It's about so much more than the walls of school. Opening windows of opportunity. #iaedchat
A5: I think this quote is encouraging students to try looking from a different point of view. We are used to seeing things the same way over and over (mirror), but why not take a step back -or into someone else’s shoes - & see the big picture (window) #iaedchat
A5: When you look into a mirror all you can see is what is behind you. Windows let you see what’s in front of you. Learn, grow and move forward. #iaedchat
A5: When you look into a mirror all you can see is what is behind you. Windows let you see what’s in front of you. Learn, grow and move forward. #iaedchat
A5: Kind of makes me think of the goal setting thing all over again. Think about where you have come from, where you are now,&where do you want to be!By letting Ss know that the sky is the limit& we are there to help them on their journey,& that we believe in them! #IAedChat
A5: We begin as mirrors- reflecting what our parents have taught us. Those little mirrors come to school where educators open them up to see an entire world of possibility. A little corny... it's almost my bedtime. #iaedchat
A6: I asked the staff for feedback on my performance, our building culture, our expectations of kids. If I was doing my best before, I now have information to help me do better and lead the way they need me to. #iaedchat
A5: I think in general terms, those not seeing education tend to look inward for relevance and meaning. With a window, we can look outward to make an impact and add meaning to others' lives #IAedChat
A6 I love this quote I think it describes my daily desire to grow and learn, the willingness to shift gears or make changes when things aren’t working or we discover a better way. #Growthmindset#IAedchat
A6: Looking back, as a first year teacher I was doing the best I could but I would like to go back and apologize to my students because there was so much I could have done better. #iaedchat
A6 as a 1st year admin, every day is a learning experience. I can’t pretend to have all of the answers but I can be wise enough on where to start looking for answers #IAedchat
Freedom & Accountability. Don't be ashamed of where you came from- or those first few years in education. Also gives a sense of accountability. When you know better, do better. #iaedchat
A6: We are constantly learning and evolving in our work. It is so important to not only keep our eyes open to learning, but also to take action. #iaedchat
A6 as a 1st year admin, every day is a learning experience. I can’t pretend to have all of the answers but I can be wise enough on where to start looking for answers #IAedchat
A6: Going into my field experiences here week I begin by having conversations with my mentor teacher about how the week has gone (highs & lows etc) and then am sure to be intentional about a next step I can take in the classroom for the new week #iaedchat
Areas I thought were strengths are becoming areas to improve in. Always helpful to gain new perspective and refine what needs to be done. I need to be better tomorrow than I was today. #iaedchat
A7: "If what you did yesterday seems big, you haven't done anything today." ~ Lou Holtz. To me this quote exemplifies the idea that you need to try and improve each and every day, especially when you are working with our youth! #IAedchat
A7: Kids don't care how much you know until you show and share how much you care. I learned this as a MLK Camp Counselor years ago. Continue to use it 20+ years later! Might even mean more today than it did back then. Relationships are really EVERYTHING! #iaedchat
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." Change starts with me. I can wait for someone else or circumstances to change, or be the change. It's always a choice. #iaedchat
A7 I’m paraphrasing here but Jimmy Casas has two that changed my perspective on my new role as an admin 3yrs ago. “We are the silver bullet for our students” and “be the change you wish to seek” #IAedchat
Success- it’s about service. Every day, we serve kids, colleagues, and families. We have the best jobs in the world walking through the doors of our schools. #iaedchat
A7: “The kids who need the most love will ask for it in the most unloving ways.”?This is a quote that our guidance counselor uses&it is one that I have really started to understand in the past couple of years. #IAedChat
