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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:00 PM EDT

Welcome to a beautiful sunny evening of #akedchat, Tonight's topic: Reflections on the year

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:02 PM EDT

#akedchat I'm hoping to hear our stories about our year.

JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:03 PM EDT

Good evening #akedchat I'm Nathan, I teach K and 1st grade special education in Juneau

nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Good evening everyone. Nick from Galena Alaska. I am excited to learn with you this evening. #akedchat

SteamLaundry May 15 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Hello #akedchat. Nicole in Fairbanks. HS English/language arts. Teaching incarcerated youth.

spiraledu May 15 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Hi #akedchat Sue, 3rd grade in Fort Yukon... my husband just started work in Juneau today!

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:06 PM EDT

#akedchat topic 1: Share stories of triumph

JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:06 PM EDT

Where's he working? #akedchat

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spiraledu May 15 @ 11:08 PM EDT

Fish & Game. He is super excited! He has been stay at home dad for the last 2 years #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:09 PM EDT

A1 My #akedchat story of triumph this year was start implementing cultural learning into my IEPs...It's just not honored in SPED

JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:10 PM EDT

Sounds fantastic. JSD is starting to post elementary positions internally, there will be jobs to apply for. #akedchat

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:10 PM EDT

A1. We saw reading levels increase 210% of expected growth! #akedchat

JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:11 PM EDT

Wow, what measure? #akedchat

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:12 PM EDT

We based our data on lexile growth as measured by Achieve 3000. #akedchat

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spiraledu May 15 @ 11:12 PM EDT

#akedchat My students did so well in Math! First time teaching 3rd grade, I did a lot more hands-on than the curriculum. I worked! :)

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:13 PM EDT

I haven't heard of Achieve 3000, but it's impressive results considering it's measuring lexile. #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:15 PM EDT

Yea for hands on learning! How do your students feel about the growth and learning? #akedchat

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spiraledu May 15 @ 11:16 PM EDT

could not believe they were learning commutative,associative, & distributive properties! #akedchat Did lots of @getkahoot for vocab practice

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:17 PM EDT

Unfortunately, vocabulary practice is overlooked FAR too often. #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:18 PM EDT

What was a go to strategy for those properties? what's an example of the distributive property at that 3rd grade? #akedchat

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spiraledu May 15 @ 11:18 PM EDT

They were really proud. I showed them their progress via aimsweb weekly. They liked setting goals. #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:20 PM EDT

I've found that immediate weekly progress report to do wonders for motivation. Did you notice a change in academic behaviors? #akedchat

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:20 PM EDT

A1.2.This year I was able to get out of the office to meet and network with other educators on Alaska. Big Prioroty for my growth. #akedchat

JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:21 PM EDT

#akedchat topic 2: what are some frustrations and learning moments

spiraledu May 15 @ 11:22 PM EDT

#akedchat vocab word w/4 equations & they picked the one that matched. Distributive: 10x5 = 10x3 + 10x2 OR 10x2 = 2x10 OR 5x2x5 OR 5x2 =20

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:22 PM EDT

I could not agree more. On a personal improvement cycle feedback should be as frequent as possible if not immediate. #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:22 PM EDT

Very Cool! #akedchat not having taught third grade I didn't know what it would look like.

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spiraledu May 15 @ 11:23 PM EDT

Yes. One student really struggled (could not do 1-digit addition) but data showed he still progressed slowly. #akedchat that helped!

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:25 PM EDT

A2. Frustration = not knowing the BSA. #akedchat

spiraledu May 15 @ 11:25 PM EDT

As I grade work, I'll call students over to have them explain thinking or correct simple errors. #akedchat it's all formative!

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:25 PM EDT

A2 my #akedchat learning this year: the importance of successful birth to 5yr development. I lived it this year, it hit home in a big way

spiraledu May 15 @ 11:27 PM EDT

The PEAK was very frustrating because our coordinator did not have much info. #akedchat ...And it happened during spring carnival week!

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:27 PM EDT

A2.2. Learning moment = never doubt the power of asking others for help. #akedchat

JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:28 PM EDT

Me too, that was a learning experience for me. Asking for help is so nice. #akedchat

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:28 PM EDT

Were you paper and pencil or computer based? #akedchat

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spiraledu May 15 @ 11:29 PM EDT

My oldest starts PK in the fall: already knows his letters & sounds! I'm already so worried about him being bored in KG #akedchat

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spiraledu May 15 @ 11:30 PM EDT

Paper...Also frustrating. 2 booklets and students hadn't ever done state testing before since its starts in 3rd grade #akedchat

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:31 PM EDT

We can't do it all ourselves. We need to trust and build capacity in others to help keep the ship afloat. #akedchat

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spiraledu May 15 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Having people to support you is huge. So grateful for the mentor program, did not have it my first year & it made a BIG difference #akedchat

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:32 PM EDT

We had a number of HS students whom had not taken a paper based standardized test. We took that for granted.. Big mistake. #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Nooo! don't complain about that, we don't want kid to start testing earlier! > 3rd grade should be district/classsroom assessment #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:33 PM EDT

That's too funny. Changing times. #akedchat

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spiraledu May 15 @ 11:33 PM EDT

student wasn't there the day I taught the other to color in bubbles.He didn't color in all the way & then colored all the bubbles #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Excellent, @NEAAlaska has teacher mentoring and outreach too. It's growing. #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:36 PM EDT

If it reduces your stress, the department of Ed hasn't normed the test yet, it's not going to count #akedchat

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spiraledu May 15 @ 11:38 PM EDT

S needed more emotional preparation for the sterile test environment. ELA was a long time to sit, but they thought Math was easy! #akedchat

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:38 PM EDT

A? #akedchat. I am working on a new teacher handbook. Of you have time to contribute I would appreciate the help. https://t.co/5SNJJxs7uX

JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Topic 3: Growth and hopes: What are your aspirations and dreams for next year? #akedchat

joerobison907 May 15 @ 11:39 PM EDT

So I'm checking in really late here... been a busy month or two for me... missed chatting with everyone #akedchat

spiraledu May 15 @ 11:40 PM EDT

I told S don't worry, we just want to see what you know & what we need help in :) #akedchat was mentally exhausting for them to sit so long

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:41 PM EDT

#akedchat. Build a climate of Ss, Ts, Ps, and community connectness in the school. @CRSDAK

JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Topic 3: Growth and hopes: What are your aspirations and dreams for next year? #akedchat

JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A3 Next year is going to be another crazy year for me. I am going to put more effort into place-based IEPs. #akedchat

nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:42 PM EDT

Welcome! It is always good to see you! #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:42 PM EDT

What are some ideas for methods for building connections? --That's a big topic. #akedchat

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spiraledu May 15 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Welcome back to #akedchat have missed seeing your tweets! Congrats again! I need to get working on my admin cert!

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joerobison907 May 15 @ 11:43 PM EDT

I'm looking at some serious paradigm shifts & risks next year-plans, grading, assessments-I started some this year, & it went well #akedchat

spiraledu May 15 @ 11:44 PM EDT

Have you been following @rownbey? She has been doing awesome student led IEPs & #GAFE #akedchat

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A3. #akedchat My goal for next year. Build a climate of Ss, Ts, Ps, and community connectedness in the school. @CRSDAK

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joerobison907 May 15 @ 11:46 PM EDT

and maybe a little salmon and halibut fishing in Valdez, right? #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:46 PM EDT

No, but I did see a session at the AK sped conference two years ago on it. Same person? #akedchat

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spiraledu May 15 @ 11:50 PM EDT

Not sure, but follow her for sure! She is amazing! #akedchat

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:50 PM EDT

You will be GREAT. (Both of you) #akedchat. I was very happy with UAS with the Supt endorsement program. #uassupt

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rownbey May 15 @ 11:51 PM EDT

Sue!! You're so kind!! Nathan, I didn't present at the sped conference but I did attend that session put on by Kenai #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:52 PM EDT

That's the one I saw too. Good to make your acquaintance. #akedchat

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rownbey May 15 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Nick you'll have to come dipnetting in Chitina with us and Shaun this summer too!! #akedchat

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nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:54 PM EDT

Absolutely. Thank you! #akedchat

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JNUrain - Moderator May 15 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Well this #akedchat session is nearly over, and it's still cloud free over nearly all of alaska. Enjoy the evening https://t.co/XY00i3m8Kr

nick_schumacher May 15 @ 11:59 PM EDT

#akedchat @JNUrain great chat tonight. Thank you for moderating. Finish strong everyone!

spiraledu May 15 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Thanks @JNUrain for hosting #AkEdChat @nick_schumacher , you're hosting next week right? Hope we can get more people sharing before summer!