Welcome to the September #WeAreMCPS Twitter Chat!
I am Jenna Dawson, @MCPS_Elementary Program Specialist for Social Studies, and I will be your chat moderator this evening. I am extremely thankful for your participation this evening!
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"Leaders must earn the trust of their teams, their organizations, and their stakeholders before attempting to engage their support."
-Warren G. Bennis
A1: Strong stakeholder relationships ensure everyone knows that they’re part of the team. It isn’t teachers vs. parents or school vs. community we are a team. #AllForOne#WeAreMCPS
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I think of stakeholders as community members, too... so to have an engaged community means that “proverbial village” is supporting our students. = success! To engage community means extra time to build those relationships.
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I think of stakeholders as community members, too... so to have an engaged community means that “proverbial village” is supporting our students. = success! To engage community means extra time to build those relationships.
A2: Parent involvement is ensuring attendance at events. With parent engagement, parents are actively engaged in student learning through discussion, moral support, and more! #WeAreMCPS
A2. The same way student engagement & involvement differs!
Involvement does “not” equate to active vestment in the process... Engagement means the family is actively vested in the child’s success. This will look different for each family which is exciting, too!
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A3: Student-led conferences give students a voice! They also ensure the student is at the center of the conversation. Student input and involvement in IEP meetings is possible and powerful too! #WeAreMCPS
@lesa7496 You should jump on our twitter chat! Post something using the hashtag #WeAreMCPS. It’s a slow one tonightwhich makes it a great opportunity to practice and try it out!
A4:
1. Utilize a messenger app like @RemindHQ
2. Start a dialogue around students' work w/ a portfolio tool like @Seesaw or #GoogleClassroom
4. Start a classroom blog for parents w/ @edublogs
5. Create a class website using @weebly
6. Feeling social? Try Twitter
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A4: I hope stakeholders know they are appreciated through our conversations and open lines of communication. In my attendance of student events, I also hope I show I care and appreciate my students inside and outside the classroom. #WeAreMCPS
A1-A4: since I’m just jumping in, I’m going to try to catch up. Having a solid relationship is essential for trust & communication. Parent engagement equates to active involvement in their Ss educational career. We know that when parents are involved, kids do better! #wearemcps
Check ✔️ I love all these. I’ve also been loving @ClassDojo portfolios to share student work and keep conversations about student learning active. #WeAreMCPS
A4:
1. Utilize a messenger app like @RemindHQ
2. Start a dialogue around students' work w/ a portfolio tool like @Seesaw or #GoogleClassroom
4. Start a classroom blog for parents w/ @edublogs
5. Create a class website using @weebly
6. Feeling social? Try Twitter
#WeAreMCPS
This mommy is running late too @CASchoquette ❤
A4- Aknowlegent. Just taking the time to listen to students, teachers, and parents shows that you value them. #wearemcps
A4: Keep them in the loop! Always let SS know the expectations you have for them. It's also important to let families know what their child will be learning! #WeAreMCPS
Check ✔️ I love all these. I’ve also been loving @ClassDojo portfolios to share student work and keep conversations about student learning active. #WeAreMCPS
A4:
1. Utilize a messenger app like @RemindHQ
2. Start a dialogue around students' work w/ a portfolio tool like @Seesaw or #GoogleClassroom
4. Start a classroom blog for parents w/ @edublogs
5. Create a class website using @weebly
6. Feeling social? Try Twitter
#WeAreMCPS
This mommy is running late too @CASchoquette ❤
A4- Aknowlegent. Just taking the time to listen to students, teachers, and parents shows that you value them. #wearemcps
A5: We have big plans this year! Besides participating in state & district initiatives, we are trying to make parent engagement more accessible by offering schedule friendly events, like Car Rider SAC mtgs. We have our 2nd annual holiday event & FSA parent night too! #wearemcps
A5: Microsoft's Global SkypeaThon is coming up in November! Get your speakers scheduled early! If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to reach out!
#WeAreMCPS#SkypeMT#Skypeathon@SkypeClassroom
A4. LISTEN! Listen to them, and live as an example of compassion with high expectations. We do “not” believe in excuses... we have varied obstacles that we will overcome together!
#WeAreMCPS
A5: We have big plans this year! Besides participating in state & district initiatives, we are trying to make parent engagement more accessible by offering schedule friendly events, like Car Rider SAC mtgs. We have our 2nd annual holiday event & FSA parent night too! #wearemcps
A4. LISTEN! Listen to them, and live as an example of compassion with high expectations. We do “not” believe in excuses... we have varied obstacles that we will overcome together!
#WeAreMCPS
A5: It’s important that #RockYourSchool goes beyond 4 brick walls to rocking real-life experiences that build background knowledge. I also hope my HLOs are meaningful and allow student voice such as these Choice Boards I created so students can #ShowWhatTheyKnow#WeAreMCPS
Yes! Students have to learn to advocate for themselves. By becoming engaged in the IEP process they become stakeholders in their education. I love it when they start learning this at an early age and not just when transition IEPs start.
A5: It’s important that #RockYourSchool goes beyond 4 brick walls to rocking real-life experiences that build background knowledge. I also hope my HLOs are meaningful and allow student voice such as these Choice Boards I created so students can #ShowWhatTheyKnow#WeAreMCPS
I’m Kim and I am excited to learn new things and see all of the amazing things going on in everyone’s schools! I am the Cambridge Coordinator, Athletic Director and 7th Grade ELA teacher at Belleview Middle.
