#SafeSchoolsChat Archive

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daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:00 PM EST

Hey there, friend! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @JKatzaman

HablaAhoraKH Jan 15 @ 3:01 PM EST

#SafeSchoolsChat Hello! Knikki from VA here.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:02 PM EST

Welcome, my friend! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @HablaAhoraKH

JKatzaman Jan 15 @ 3:02 PM EST

Hi, Eric. #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:02 PM EST

Happy Sunday from NC! #safeschoolschat

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:03 PM EST

Hi Jim. #safeschoolschat

In reply to @JKatzaman

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:03 PM EST

Welcome, friend! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @Teach4life96

whiteeducator Jan 15 @ 3:03 PM EST

Happy weekend from NYC! #safeschoolschat

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:04 PM EST

Hi Kikki! 👋 #safeschoolschat

In reply to @HablaAhoraKH

jasongriffinhgs Jan 15 @ 3:04 PM EST

Good afternoon, Jason from NC #SafeSchoolsChat

JKatzaman Jan 15 @ 3:04 PM EST

Hi, Dannie. Did you have much foul weather there last week? I think you had it worse than we did. #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @Teach4life96

HablaAhoraKH Jan 15 @ 3:04 PM EST

#SafeSchoolsChat Hey, Dannie!

In reply to @Teach4life96

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:04 PM EST

Welcome, friend! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @whiteeducator

dpmrheeg Jan 15 @ 3:05 PM EST

#SafeSchoolsChat Hi @daviswelcome hope winter running has be kinder to you than me.

In reply to @daviswelcome

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:05 PM EST

Welcome, friend! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @jasongriffinhgs

spiraledu Jan 15 @ 3:05 PM EST

Hi #SafeSchoolsChat. I'm Sue checking in from Alaska where it is -26 & snowing right now!

In reply to @daviswelcome

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:05 PM EST

Welcome, friend! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @dpmrheeg

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:06 PM EST

Some ice, but melted by Monday. #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @JKatzaman

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:06 PM EST

Welcome, friend! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @spiraledu

whiteeducator Jan 15 @ 3:06 PM EST

Thanks, happy Sunday :) #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:06 PM EST

Question 1 coming up .... #SafeSchoolsChat

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:07 PM EST

Hello fellow Pirate! ARGH #safeschoolschat

In reply to @jasongriffinhgs

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:07 PM EST

Q1: What are some effective positive behavior management strategies? #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman Jan 15 @ 3:09 PM EST

A1 Establish decorum standards and goals up front citing rewards and penalties. Then be consistent in follow through. #SafeSchoolsChat

SafeSchoolChat - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:10 PM EST

Q1: #safeschoolschat

therealmclaugh Jan 15 @ 3:10 PM EST

A1: aside from effective classroom management, seating arrangements #SafeSchoolsChat

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:10 PM EST

a1) Acknowledgement #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:07 PM EST

Q1: What are some effective positive behavior management strategies? #safeschoolschat

dpmrheeg Jan 15 @ 3:10 PM EST

#safeschoolschat A1: Putting a student in for an award if your school happens to give out awards such as student of the month.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:10 PM EST

Follow through is key! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @JKatzaman

whiteeducator Jan 15 @ 3:11 PM EST

A1: I'm all about narration - allows Ss to be acknowledged and provides reminders to others! #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:11 PM EST

You got it! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @therealmclaugh

therealmclaugh Jan 15 @ 3:11 PM EST

A1: Parent-teacher ongoing communication. #SafeSchoolsChat

whiteeducator Jan 15 @ 3:11 PM EST

Yes!!! So important! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @therealmclaugh

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:11 PM EST

Flexible seating choice is popular. #safeschoolschat

In reply to @therealmclaugh

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:11 PM EST

Very nice! #SafeSchoolschat

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:10 PM EST
a1) Acknowledgement #safeschoolschat
- daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:07 PM EST
  
  Q1: What are some effective positive behavior management strategies? #safeschoolschat

dpmrheeg Jan 15 @ 3:11 PM EST

#safeschoolschat A1: I had Football players that had a student w/special needs sit with them at lunch. I went to their coach & told him.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:12 PM EST

Excellent! #SafeSchoolsChat

dpmrheeg Jan 15 @ 3:10 PM EST

#safeschoolschat A1: Putting a student in for an award if your school happens to give out awards such as student of the month.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:12 PM EST

Yessss! #SafeSchoolsChat

whiteeducator Jan 15 @ 3:11 PM EST

A1: I'm all about narration - allows Ss to be acknowledged and provides reminders to others! #safeschoolschat

CraigMah Jan 15 @ 3:12 PM EST

A1 A1: Starting off with growth mindset and having all actions align. Proactive rather than reactive #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman Jan 15 @ 3:12 PM EST

What's an example of a narration? (Asked the non-educator). #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @whiteeducator

whiteeducator Jan 15 @ 3:12 PM EST

A1: Clear/specific directions, checklists, examples are necessary. Misbehavior happens when Ss aren't clear on what to do. #safeschoolschat

spiraledu Jan 15 @ 3:13 PM EST

be kind, respectful, & fair. Don't try to micromanage & mandate positive behavior. Always Explain the why. #safeschoolschat

In reply to @daviswelcome

HablaAhoraKH Jan 15 @ 3:13 PM EST

#SafeSchoolsChat 1.) Being the ultimate authority in classroom 2.)Goal 4 management must be 100% 3.) Hit the ground running (proactive mgmt)

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:13 PM EST

You got it! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @spiraledu

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:13 PM EST

Question 2 coming up .... #SafeSchoolsChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:14 PM EST

Very nice! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @HablaAhoraKH

spiraledu Jan 15 @ 3:14 PM EST

#SafeSchoolsChat When I taught PK,I felt like a sports announcer narrating all the positives that I saw! Should do all grades

In reply to @whiteeducator

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:14 PM EST

Q2: How can parent communication play a role in classroom management? #safeschoolschat

whiteeducator Jan 15 @ 3:15 PM EST

Give a direction then "J is silently reading the directions at the top of the sheet. K is answering q1 silently" #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @JKatzaman

spiraledu Jan 15 @ 3:15 PM EST

#SafeSchoolsChat reactive can be good too. Best teachable moment: what went wrong & how to fix for next time

In reply to @CraigMah

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:15 PM EST

Leadership vs Management....teachers should be leaders too. #safeschoolschat

spiraledu Jan 15 @ 3:13 PM EST

be kind, respectful, & fair. Don't try to micromanage & mandate positive behavior. Always Explain the why. #safeschoolschat
In reply to @daviswelcome

whiteeducator Jan 15 @ 3:15 PM EST

Yes - I've seen it work in ms & hs! It's great! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @spiraledu

HablaAhoraKH Jan 15 @ 3:16 PM EST

#SafeSchoolsChat Narration: Billy, I have your eyes. Sam, I need your eyes, too.

SafeSchoolChat - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:16 PM EST

Q2: #safeschoolschat

therealmclaugh Jan 15 @ 3:16 PM EST

Parent-Teacher communication is the single most important variable in many students' success. Accountability. #SafeSchoolsChat

dpmrheeg Jan 15 @ 3:17 PM EST

#safeschoolschat A2: it is crucial. Even something as simple as Remind Texts @RemindHQ has helped to keep a healthy dialogue.

In reply to @RemindHQ

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:17 PM EST

It's so important to share the positives! #SafeSchoolsChat

jasongriffinhgs Jan 15 @ 3:16 PM EST

A2 it's important to keep the lines of communication open. Also share the positives with Ps and not just the negative
In reply to @daviswelcome

CraigMah Jan 15 @ 3:17 PM EST

Yes. Reactive always in toolbox because of unpredictable. Even reactive responses should align. #safeschoolschat

In reply to @spiraledu

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:17 PM EST

Amen! #SafeSchoolsChat

therealmclaugh Jan 15 @ 3:16 PM EST

Parent-Teacher communication is the single most important variable in many students' success. Accountability. #SafeSchoolsChat

JKatzaman Jan 15 @ 3:17 PM EST

A2 You neeed to bring parents into the loop so you work with and not against them, giving you support from home. #SafeSchoolsChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:18 PM EST

Yessssss! #SafeSchoolsChat

dpmrheeg Jan 15 @ 3:17 PM EST

#safeschoolschat A2: it is crucial. Even something as simple as Remind Texts @RemindHQ has helped to keep a healthy dialogue.
In reply to @RemindHQ

whiteeducator Jan 15 @ 3:18 PM EST

A2: Starting to see it as "we're a team/updating each other" vs. a 1 off good/bad call. Way more effective when ongoing. #safeschoolschat

spiraledu Jan 15 @ 3:18 PM EST

talk with parents about common expectations at home to add to your class or vice versa. #safeschoolschat

In reply to @SafeSchoolChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:18 PM EST

Excellent! #SafeSchoolsChat

JKatzaman Jan 15 @ 3:17 PM EST

A2 You neeed to bring parents into the loop so you work with and not against them, giving you support from home. #SafeSchoolsChat

therealmclaugh Jan 15 @ 3:18 PM EST

When parents are involved in a meaningful way from the start, the system works. No time to be blindsided. #SafeSchoolsChat

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:19 PM EST

a2) Pos. calls home build rltnships...relationships -> partnernerships -> influence = less mgmnt needed. #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:14 PM EST

Q2: How can parent communication play a role in classroom management? #safeschoolschat

HablaAhoraKH Jan 15 @ 3:19 PM EST

#SafeSchoolsChat Parent phone calls reinforce high standards &build relationships.They have a huge impact on how much effort a S will exert.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:19 PM EST

Absolutely! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @whiteeducator

julie91932 Jan 15 @ 3:19 PM EST

A2 educators shape parents' experience of both good student behavior & mischief too... through stories we tell them #safeschoolschat

therealmclaugh Jan 15 @ 3:19 PM EST

yes! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @HablaAhoraKH

dpmrheeg Jan 15 @ 3:19 PM EST

#safeschoolschat A2: I'm glad we have technology. It makes communication much easier. An occasional email to a parent goes a long way.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:20 PM EST

This is very important! #SafeSchoolsChat

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:19 PM EST
a2) Pos. calls home build rltnships...relationships -> partnernerships -> influence = less mgmnt needed. #safeschoolschat
- daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:14 PM EST
  
  Q2: How can parent communication play a role in classroom management? #safeschoolschat

spiraledu Jan 15 @ 3:20 PM EST

yes, You can't proactively plan for everything! #SafeSchoolsChat but you can have tools for when the unexpected happens!

In reply to @CraigMah

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:20 PM EST

Powerful! #SafeSchoolsChat

HablaAhoraKH Jan 15 @ 3:19 PM EST

#SafeSchoolsChat Parent phone calls reinforce high standards &build relationships.They have a huge impact on how much effort a S will exert.

JAlexander63 Jan 15 @ 3:20 PM EST

#SafeSchoolsChat wishing all a HAPPY NEW YEAR ! From your friends @beyondthelaces #kids #kindness #literacy

In reply to @beyondthelaces

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:21 PM EST

Nice! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @julie91932

tbwatkins89 Jan 15 @ 3:21 PM EST

A2 If parents are informed about their child's misbehavior in class, they can help nip it in the bud. #SafeSchoolsChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:21 PM EST

Question 3 coming up .... #SafeSchoolsChat

therealmclaugh Jan 15 @ 3:21 PM EST

At this point, I have over 100 correspondences b/w myself and parents. It makes a world of difference. #SafeSchoolsChat

therealmclaugh Jan 15 @ 3:22 PM EST

especially in high school. #SafeSchoolsChat

dpmrheeg Jan 15 @ 3:22 PM EST

#SafeSchoolsChat Meaningful ways is very important.

therealmclaugh Jan 15 @ 3:18 PM EST

When parents are involved in a meaningful way from the start, the system works. No time to be blindsided. #SafeSchoolsChat

tbwatkins89 Jan 15 @ 3:23 PM EST

A2 When communicating with parents, they have to know that we are for their child and not against them. #SafeSchoolsChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:23 PM EST

Absolutey! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @tbwatkins89

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:23 PM EST

Q3: How can your classroom stucture and setup prevent management issues? #SafeSchoolsChat

WayneCamo Jan 15 @ 3:23 PM EST

A2: Whenever students are aware that their parents are engaged in school life this will positively impact the classroom.#SafeSchoolsChat

therealmclaugh Jan 15 @ 3:23 PM EST

yes, offer opportunities to increase student learning in the process of reaching out. #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @tbwatkins89

SafeSchoolChat - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:23 PM EST

Q3: #safeschoolschat

tbwatkins89 Jan 15 @ 3:24 PM EST

They can't help us if they don't know. #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:24 PM EST

You got it! #SafeSchoolschat

In reply to @tbwatkins89

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:25 PM EST

Absolutely! #SafeSchoolsChat

WayneCamo Jan 15 @ 3:23 PM EST

A2: Whenever students are aware that their parents are engaged in school life this will positively impact the classroom.#SafeSchoolsChat

tbwatkins89 Jan 15 @ 3:25 PM EST

Absolutely. #SafeSchoolschat

In reply to @therealmclaugh

therealmclaugh Jan 15 @ 3:26 PM EST

teachers have to be able to manage the classroom from their vantage point or chaos will prevail. #SafeSchoolsChat

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:26 PM EST

a3) Choice, should INVITE one to learn, not to be compliant. Use of space is critical to student engagement. #safeschoolschat

SafeSchoolChat - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:23 PM EST

Q3: #safeschoolschat

dpmrheeg Jan 15 @ 3:26 PM EST

#safeschoolschat A3: lets students know you are a facilitator and that their learning experience is important.

jake_kessinger Jan 15 @ 3:26 PM EST

That's exactly right. Schools and parents don't have competing interests. Achievement & growth are the end goals for both #SafeSchoolsChat

tbwatkins89 Jan 15 @ 3:23 PM EST

A2 When communicating with parents, they have to know that we are for their child and not against them. #SafeSchoolsChat

JKatzaman Jan 15 @ 3:26 PM EST

A3 Don't necessarily put students in alphabetical order. Keep mischievious students apart. Also, try to avoid dead times. #SafeSchoolsChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:26 PM EST

You got it! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @therealmclaugh

whiteeducator Jan 15 @ 3:27 PM EST

A3: Thoughtful planning and preparation can prevent a lot of mgmt issues. Need to know your Ss' strengths/needs/interests! #safeschoolschat

teacherchalky1 Jan 15 @ 3:27 PM EST

A3 be aware of who your Ss are and if they are going to cause issues if they're together move them well apart #safeschoolschat

In reply to @daviswelcome

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:27 PM EST

This is awesome, Dannie! #SafeSchoolsChat

Teach4life96 Jan 15 @ 3:26 PM EST
a3) Choice, should INVITE one to learn, not to be compliant. Use of space is critical to student engagement. #safeschoolschat
- SafeSchoolChat - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:23 PM EST
  
  Q3: #safeschoolschat

hmbeau5 Jan 15 @ 3:27 PM EST

A1-engaging learning environment, positive relationships, community circle, and thoughtful, prepared lessons, imo...😊 #SafeSchoolsChat

dpmrheeg Jan 15 @ 3:27 PM EST

#safeschoolschat A3: Everyone's answers have been awesome. It ties into what I think is important which is your reputation.

whiteeducator Jan 15 @ 3:28 PM EST

Yes! My first years of teaching, I always had an extra activity planned so there was no unstructured time! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @JKatzaman

therealmclaugh Jan 15 @ 3:28 PM EST

High school students have made friends w/ others due to years of alphabetical order seating......it could be a trap. haha #SafeSchoolsChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:28 PM EST

Absolutely! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @hmbeau5

jake_kessinger Jan 15 @ 3:29 PM EST

A3: Classroom management starts w/ Leadership. How are the learning targets and the path to achieve them communicated? #SafeSchoolsChat

WayneCamo Jan 15 @ 3:29 PM EST

A3: Teachers should apprise the leadership of their school of any and all classroom operations to avoid management clash. #SafeSchoolsChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jan 15 @ 3:29 PM EST

Thank you for your great participation! See you next week! #safeschoolschat