#mdeschat Archive
A weekly chat focusing primarily on educational issues relevant to Elementary School educators based in Maryland.
Thursday May 25, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT
The ability of families to participate in their child’s learning varies widely because of other family or job obligations.
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Thank you for joining us tonight as we talk about increasing parental involvement. Please tell us who you are and what you do.
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jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Good evening all! Greg- K,
#TeamFelegy
. Good to be with everyone.
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MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hey
@WalterReap
.... Mr. Csajko, Teacher by day, parent by night.
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Mike, 6th grade PYP teacher in Laurel
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hey, Greg. Glad you could make it.
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In reply to @jazzmeister2013
principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Chris, lifelong educator, striving for self-actualization, seeking consistency, constantly reflecting on the meaning of life
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missreed
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hello! Rian-I teach and Coordinate the
@AVIDEasternDiv
program at the middle school level! Happy to be here tonight!
#Parents
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey, Ryan!
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In reply to @MrCsajko
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Thank you for joining us Michael.
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Greetings Chris...in my formal voice.
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In reply to @principal64
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hey GRADUATE! Thank you for joining us!
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In reply to @missreed, @AVIDEasternDiv
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Tonight we are using the Q1/A1 format as we share our experiences to increase parental involvement in schools.
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Q1: What are schools doing to help all families establish home environments to support children as students.
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DeniseFaidley
May 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Happy long weekend eve~ Denise, AP in Glen Burnie. Hope everyone has kept dry this week ☔
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: We host family nights throughout the year that provide resources and fun!
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principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1. I think home-school communication is pretty good, but never feel like we do enough, it's a big job
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May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
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May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Can you ever do enough?
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In reply to @principal64
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: We hold an orientation dinner for incoming ninth graders and will host a summer "Prep for Success" session to help Ss.
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principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Nope, but we can usually do more
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Welcome back Denise, SO looking forward to this 3-day weekend.
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In reply to @DeniseFaidley
missreed
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Our counselors do an excellent job at giving honest feedback to help Ss build resiliency skills! They ask the tough questions.
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
What is your "Prep for success"?
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DeniseFaidley
May 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1. Provide resources, provide strategies & tools to support home learning as well as contin' to educate parents
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Yeah, I always aim for 100% involvement, and reflect on how to get there if I don't
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In reply to @principal64
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: Our Prep for Success Program introduces Ss to skills they will need to be successful at work and in school. Pre-high school!
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MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: Beginning with Primary, educating parents that educating children is not a 1 person job, its an "us" job.
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missreed
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Do you track students who attened the orientation vs those that did not to determine how successful the event is?
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: We hold an orientation dinner for incoming ninth graders and will host a summer "Prep for Success" session to help Ss.
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Q2 Does anyone use the word "mandatory" requiring ALL Ps to attend events at the school? Why or Why not?
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Its mandatory so every student attends!
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In reply to @missreed
MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: I associate "mandatory" with "emergency." I wonder if parents do the same...?
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principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2. Hard to make anything mandatory, better to offer incetives: dinner, performances, fun combined with learning
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2 No, I try to get all Ps involved in some way I think it puts the school above Ps when we both really want whats best for Ss
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SparkyTeaching
May 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Word.
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#vted
#whatisschool
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jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Chatting w/ prayer partner. Checking back in shortly.
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missreed
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: There should be OPTIONS for involvement just like a differentiated lesson. All Parents should be able2 find a role that works.
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2 We do our Exhibition next Friday. Last year we didn't say mandatory, but had only 2 our of over 100 Ss and Ps attend
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Educating Ss is an emergency situation! How do we get all hands on deck to establish the urgency this requires?
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In reply to @MrCsajko
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Question 3 coming up!
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evyabel
May 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A1. Empowering parents during workshops to support learning
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Q1: What are schools doing to help all families establish home environments to support children as students.
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DeniseFaidley
May 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2. No, mandatory has a negative/almost punitive connotation. Promote engagement while being sensitive to why some can't attend.
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Great point Rian. With the options, is the involvement THEN mandatory?
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missreed
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: There should be OPTIONS for involvement just like a differentiated lesson. All Parents should be able2 find a role that works.
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evyabel
May 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2. No, is not about compliance; it's about commitment
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Q2 Does anyone use the word "mandatory" requiring ALL Ps to attend events at the school? Why or Why not?
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
We communicate every way we can. I've never had a P complain that I communicate too much.
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In reply to @WalterReap, @MrCsajko
MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Absolutely.But mandatory/ultimatum meetings have a "come or else" feel to them. Maybe a P's "mandatory" is 3rd job so they can eat
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In reply to @WalterReap
jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Power Word- COMMITMENT! Yes!
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In reply to @evyabel
mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
If Ps come because they want to they are going to be more receptive to working together. If they have to come they may not be
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Q3: What creative forms of school-to-home/home-to-school communications about school programs and academic progress do you use?
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missreed
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Yes indeed! Every parent can find a responsibility from the OPTIONS! :)
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Great point Rian. With the options, is the involvement THEN mandatory?
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missreed
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: There should be OPTIONS for involvement just like a differentiated lesson. All Parents should be able2 find a role that works.
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MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Sometimes we need to meet them where their lives are.
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In reply to @WalterReap
jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2- I haven't heard "mandatory" used in correspondence w/ parents at
#TeamFelegy
, but P participation is encouraged and welcome.
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jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Walking with intention! Establishing authentic relationships for the benefit of the entire school community.
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In reply to @MrCsajko, @WalterReap
mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3 I offer incentives and compliment my Ss The coolest thing I've done is had a note written in Spanish I read to a P on the phone
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Samuel_Karns
May 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
I would agree 100% like having town hall meeting styles in their community or apartment buildings
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In reply to @MrCsajko, @WalterReap
principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3. Not sure they're creative, but we use multiple methods: emails, text messages, webpage, flyers, stickers...
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: Our grading platform communicates to Ps when Ss are missing assignments. Ps then have specific information about assignments.
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT
How do you use text messages?
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In reply to @principal64
jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Fits well with differentiated instruction, accessing multiple learning styles.
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In reply to @principal64
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT
I love this concept. Town Hall meetings usually happen AFTER somethings happens, can we leverage these proactively?
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In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @MrCsajko
principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Every principal in our district can send text messages through Connect Ed
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3
jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
The building blocks to a stronger school community; operating in growth mindset. Game changing collaboration.
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In reply to @WalterReap, @Samuel_Karns, @MrCsajko
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
The app Remind is a good tool for this as is Class Dojo.
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3, @principal64
mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Can Ts?
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In reply to @principal64
Samuel_Karns
May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Absolutely, it's like
@MrCsajko
said we have to meet them where they are, which means considering the times of mtgs.
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In reply to @WalterReap, @MrCsajko, @MrCsajko
missreed
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Is this an automatic notification?
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: Our grading platform communicates to Ps when Ss are missing assignments. Ps then have specific information about assignments.
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Can parents who may have limited data opt out of text messages?
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In reply to @principal64, @mrdonnelly3
MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
I am hoping
@plickers
will soon have the capabilities for parents to log in and see how their child performs on assessments
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In reply to @WalterReap, @mrdonnelly3, @principal64, @plickers
principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Nita directly, but CE messages can be sent to specific students, grades, and classes
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3
jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
True. Being effective at connecting w/ as many stakeholders as possible to support growth.
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In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @WalterReap, @MrCsajko
Samuel_Karns
May 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: it's about finding what works, in some instances tech. works if they have emails,
@RemindHQ
is a good one for text
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Q3: What creative forms of school-to-home/home-to-school communications about school programs and academic progress do you use?
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principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Not directly, but CE messages can be sent to specific students, grades, and classes
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Yes and from each class!
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In reply to @missreed
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
I love this and would definitely send the message that WE are in this together.
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In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @MrCsajko
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q4 is coming up!
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principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Best to send them for "day of" reminders like early dismissals
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3
principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
I think so.
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In reply to @WalterReap, @mrdonnelly3
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Q4: What tech tools are in use to provide Ps and Ss with real-time access to student educational information?
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MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
and that our profession is not 9-5, 10 months a year. Lifetime of learning
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In reply to @WalterReap, @Samuel_Karns
missreed
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@Seesaw
is good for the primary grades too!
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
The app Remind is a good tool for this as is Class Dojo.
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3, @principal64
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Yes Denise, this is so true!
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In reply to @DeniseFaidley, @MrCsajko
DeniseFaidley
May 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3. Connect ed, newsletters, free offerings, food or other incentives/gives aways
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4 Google Classroom and email are probably my favorites I intentionally don't emphasize grades unless Ps individually ask me to
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principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4. Our district has Parent Connect for grades etc.
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MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: SchoolMax,
@SmorePages
&
@ClassDojo
are the ones I think work well.
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jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4- I use email regularly to communicate w/ Ps. Google Classroom and Class Dojo are other excellent options for connecting.
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Samuel_Karns
May 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: Folks in our district use
@Seesaw
@ClassDojo
and we are moving to the
@itslearning
student learning system in our district
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Q4: What tech tools are in use to provide Ps and Ss with real-time access to student educational information?
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MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: forgot
@Seesaw
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4: Telephones are often an underused resource schools have.
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
I've made a few Ps cry this year with phone calls about great things their kids did
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In reply to @WalterReap
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4: Parents are more connected than ever! More smartphones than computer access in some homes.
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missreed
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Nothing like a good old fashion phone call! I hear the young people have smart phones now a days!
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4: Telephones are often an underused resource schools have.
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Samuel_Karns
May 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A personal phone call goes a long way!!!
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3, @WalterReap
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4: Made my first Valedictorian phone call this year! The excitement I heard in the mother's voice gave me goosebumps.
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
And they are not afraid to use them if they feel injustice!
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In reply to @missreed
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Q5: Coming up!
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MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
In education, no news is not good news. Good news is great news!
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In reply to @WalterReap
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Q5: How can schools recruit and organize parent help and support to increase parental involvement?
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5 Building relationships and letting them know how important P involvement is
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In reply to @WalterReap
jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5- Encouraging P voice, welcoming P feedback, authentic connections. PTA growth, P->P support. P/T/S teamwork.
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principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5. Simple answer? Ask them. Make personal contact, find specific tasks, we have used Sign-up Genius with good success this year
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Sometimes we have to remind Ps of this even when the news takes them by surprise.
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In reply to @MrCsajko
MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A5: start small and help cultivate a welcoming environment. Make the concept of "for student achievement" a contagious one
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A personal message definitely encourages parents to get involved.
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In reply to @principal64
Samuel_Karns
May 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5: School Health Advisory Council SHAC Texas thing 😁 are great platforms for districts to recruit & organize Ps/comm. engagement
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Q5: How can schools recruit and organize parent help and support to increase parental involvement?
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missreed
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Validate them when they do speak up! They will spreed the word and more will begin to share.
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Q5: How can schools recruit and organize parent help and support to increase parental involvement?
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DeniseFaidley
May 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4. Just found out today Google phone has a # Ts can give that does not provide their real #. Ts can call/get notifications.
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evyabel
May 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A2. Class Dojo
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Q3: What creative forms of school-to-home/home-to-school communications about school programs and academic progress do you use?
#mdeschat
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5: We solicit help from Ss and Ps by asking them to personally write notes to sponsors. This was a huge hit this year!
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Samuel_Karns
May 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
There is a small cost now but pro version allows you to have text message feature
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In reply to @principal64
MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Not just leaders, but great people are ones that make you feel as though they are 100% invested in you. This is an example
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In reply to @WalterReap, @principal64
MsTuckerRocksPE
May 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A7:
#espechat
#urbanedchat
#EduColor
#PhysEd
#physedchat
#mdeschat
theignitEDteach
May 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Question 7
#UrbanEdChat
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Question six is up next.
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Samuel_Karns
May 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5: Our SHAC meets 5 times out of the year to focus on school health & wellness programming that supports the
#WholeChild
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DeniseFaidley
May 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5. Relationships, respond to needs and requests, & ignite excitement 🔥with the Ss so they persuade Ps to attend
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Samuel_Karns
May 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
51% community and parents/families to drive the whole school whole community whole child
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MrCsajko
May 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Have to check out early. Thank you
@WalterReap
and
#mdeschat
for sharing some great info tonight.
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Q6: How can we provide info/ideas to families about how to help Ss at home with homework and other curriculum-related activities?
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Always a pleasure Ryan!
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In reply to @MrCsajko
ReadingReineke
May 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Hi there! I'm Kathy, elem resource teacher. Sorry I'm late to
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6 Find out how they best receive information and let them know our thoughts
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jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Kathleen is here! You're right on time for the rest of the conversation.
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In reply to @ReadingReineke
mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A6 Also, ask them what they can do at home.
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A6: Our college counseling department hosts FAFSA nights with dinner to support Ps through the college process.
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principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A6. Homework can be a big frustration for parents, invite them in, provide examples, social media, use YouTube or video platforms
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ReadingReineke
May 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6: We need to put parents in touch with a variety of resources-- reference books for at home, HW tutoring at the public library
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DeniseFaidley
May 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6. W/ specific & clear supports, provide tools, give a model or example, and when able demonstrate
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ReadingReineke
May 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A6b: Classroom websites with links to resources are also helpful
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A6: Provide access to information textbooks and online platforms connecting to curricula documents with specific guidance.
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jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A6- Web resources, connections w/ local libraries, other supports can be helpful for Ps to support Ss during summer.
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
As we come to a close, what is one thing WE can do as an institution to increase parental involvement BEFORE school ends?
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jazzmeister2013
May 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6- Be intentional about being connectional. Not just talk, but action.
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mrdonnelly3
May 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Thank every parent for their help and support in their child's education. I try to end every interaction thanking the P
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principal64
- Moderator
May 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Provide resources for the summer and let them know what's coming next year, supply lists, meet your teacher events etc
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DeniseFaidley
May 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A7. Be creative about how to support Fs during the summer~ resources, books, offerings throughout summer etc
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