#CatholicEdchat Archive

CatholicEdChat is a twitter chat. Topics focus on discussions around educational issues for Catholic Educators and topics beneficial to Catholic Schools. We look forward to continuing to connect Catholic Educators online to discuss education and teaching with faith in our schools. The chat takes place on Saturday mornings. Time 9am EST.

Saturday March 17, 2018
9:00 AM EDT

  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:00 AM EDT
    Good morning! Tom Burnford, NCEA President/CEO here – excited to connect with #CatholicEdChat and talk about keeping our students safe @NCEATALK
  • steschool1 Mar 17 @ 9:00 AM EDT
    1st Grade enjoys a Saint Patricks Day #stem Project! @NCEATALK #catholicedchat #catholicschools
  • 40ishoracle Mar 17 @ 9:00 AM EDT
    Good morning friends! Jen (assist.principal Jesuit HS in Indianapolis) here for 15 minutes... I am taking a fitness class for all the good reasons but meets Saturdays at 9:30! #CatholicEdChat
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:00 AM EDT
    Good morning all! Speech and debate season concluded last week. So happy to be back! miss anything good? #catholicedchat
  • TechMcNorris22 Mar 17 @ 9:00 AM EDT
    Good Morning #CatholicEdChat 🍀
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:01 AM EDT
  • TechMcNorris22 Mar 17 @ 9:02 AM EDT
    Director for Educational Technology @ADWCathSchools #ADWTeach #CatholicEdChat
  • MVPinedo Mar 17 @ 9:02 AM EDT
    Good morning! HS theology teacher in mid-MO #catholicedchat
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:02 AM EDT
    Barb, 3rd grade teacher at @SMMschoolOmaha cold and cloudy day in Omaha for this #StPatricksDay #CatholicEdChat
  • engelworks Mar 17 @ 9:02 AM EDT
    Good Morning #CatholicEdchat and Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Doreen Engel here from Rhode Island. I teach Resource and Theology 9-12.
  • mbdittrich Mar 17 @ 9:03 AM EDT
    Good morning! Mary Beth from Northern CA. Missed the last few weeks. Excited to be back for this important topic. #CatholicEdChat
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:03 AM EDT
    First Question for today's discussion on Safety: Q1: Did your school recognize or talk about the nationwide walkout in any way? If so, what did they choose to do, or not to do? #CatholicEdChat @NCEATALK
  • olalibrary Mar 17 @ 9:04 AM EDT
    Good morning and Happy St. Patrick's Day. K-8 librarian from Peabody, MA #catholicedchat
  • yelirc Mar 17 @ 9:04 AM EDT
    Good morning, friends! Principal at @BishopLynch HS in Dallas, TX. #catholicedchat
  • clvoigt Mar 17 @ 9:05 AM EDT
    Good morning! Christine, Dir of Curriculum and Instructional Tech @BishopDunne 6-12 Gr in Dallas, TX #CatholicEdChat
  • engelworks Mar 17 @ 9:05 AM EDT
    A1: We had planned a prayer service but had a snow day on 3/14. I discussed it with my Theology class in light of our current topic, The Beatitudes. #CatholicEdchat
  • reenkberg Mar 17 @ 9:05 AM EDT
    Maureen, PreK-8 principal in NW IA. Just had our fourth ice/snow event for March yesterday. Spring, anyone? #CatholicEdChat
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:05 AM EDT
    A1 Our younger students prayed a decade of the Rosary in their classroom. Our Junior High prayed in the Prayer Garden. #CatholicEdChat
  • kimberlyhuss Mar 17 @ 9:05 AM EDT
    Good Morning! Kim, Vice Principal from Missouri. #catholicedchat
  • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:05 AM EDT
    Adam, 5/6 social studies, Brooklyn, Ohio! Spending my morning helping with a breakfast at St. Patrick’s in Cleveland! I’ll be in and out! #catholicedchat
  • yelirc Mar 17 @ 9:05 AM EDT
    A1: Spring Break for us in TX. #catholicedchat
  • McClainJustin Mar 17 @ 9:05 AM EDT
    Good morning, @TBurnford and everyone else here at #CatholicEdChat! Justin McClain here, teacher in my twelfth year at @BMHSMustangs in Forestville, Maryland.
  • 40ishoracle Mar 17 @ 9:06 AM EDT
    A1... yes the students led prayer and action (so Ignatian)... chapel memorial is still in place #catholicedchat Part One
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:06 AM EDT
    #CatholicEdChat
    • SMMschoolOmaha Mar 14 @ 4:11 PM EDT
      SMM junior high students pray a decade of the Roasry in the SMM Prayer Garden. A parent read names to honor those who died in Parkland. The gathering concluded by holding hands and praying the Our Father.
  • Dr_KurtNelson Mar 17 @ 9:06 AM EDT
    Top 'o the morning to you #CatholicEdChat! Kurt, Director of Catholic School Programs at Marian University, Indianapolis.
  • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:06 AM EDT
    A1: we had a day of peace. Greeting each other with “peace be with you” and seeing Christ in one another. #catholicedchat
  • MVPinedo Mar 17 @ 9:06 AM EDT
    A1: We had all school mass & prayed for peace in our school & all schools during the mass. It was an already scheduled all school mass. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @TBurnford, @NCEATALK
  • 40ishoracle Mar 17 @ 9:06 AM EDT
    A1... Action #catholicedchat Part Two
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:06 AM EDT
    I don't know anything about Catholic religion or the chat, however #CatholicEdChat I do know the next kids I have will be in private school during those elementary years, essential.
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:07 AM EDT
    A1 a number of student groups organized ours with the helps of some administrators. Protest, Reflection, Prayer, and Action (Continues with our next diversity dialogue). #catholicedchat
  • johnhughes1993 Mar 17 @ 9:07 AM EDT
    Good Morning, from NW Iowa, MS Social Studies/Religion. We had a prayer service for peace and the victims to end the day, with a bell tolling 17 times and the school saying 17 Hail Mary's. #CatholicEdChat
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:07 AM EDT
    A1 Many Omaha #Catholic schools had prayer services inside and outside. Many wore orange. Lots of SM posts were shared. #catholicedchat
  • Dale_Chu Mar 17 @ 9:08 AM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @TBurnford and @NCEATALK moderating a talk on student safety. Follow along at #CatholicEdChat!
  • MarliseAlbert Mar 17 @ 9:08 AM EDT
    Morning All! Principal from St. Louis jumping in late but here! #CatholicEdChat
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:08 AM EDT
    I guess we should let everyone know that I am just a slightly slower bot posting everything @40ishoracle says :) #catholicedchat
  • TechMcNorris22 Mar 17 @ 9:08 AM EDT
    A1: many of our schools chose to #Pray (in various ways) for 17 minutes, for the victims, families, and shooters. Pray to end such violence in our world & schools. Many engaged by activities by getting to know one another usinh various activities. #ADWTeach #CatholicEdChat
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:09 AM EDT
    I like the usage of the bell - they are powerful, and many of our schools have access to them at parish...good idea. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @johnhughes1993
  • mbdittrich Mar 17 @ 9:09 AM EDT
    Many of our students participated in the walkout. I stayed in the classroom with those who chose not to. #CatholicEdChat
    • Carondelet_HS Mar 14 @ 7:26 PM EDT
      Hundreds of Carondelet students joined in solidarity with students from across the nation today to participate in the National School Walkout, honoring the victims of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, and calling for an end to gun violence.
  • magistrazee Mar 17 @ 9:09 AM EDT
    k-8 Tech Teacher from PGH just arriving #catholicedchat Happy St. Patrick's Day
  • 40ishoracle Mar 17 @ 9:10 AM EDT
    Ha! Well I am off to Healthplex so in full confidence I leave the tweeting to you 😀 #onebrain #catholicedchat
    In reply to @jdferries
  • McClainJustin Mar 17 @ 9:10 AM EDT
    A1) At @BMHSMustangs, there was a seventeen-minute walk-out onto the front lawn. It was an opportunity for prayer. The students planned, proposed, and implemented the initiative over a series of open meetings, and were successful at fostering community reflection. #CatholicEdChat
    • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:03 AM EDT
      First Question for today's discussion on Safety: Q1: Did your school recognize or talk about the nationwide walkout in any way? If so, what did they choose to do, or not to do? #CatholicEdChat @NCEATALK
  • clvoigt Mar 17 @ 9:10 AM EDT
    A1 our school was closed for spring break this week. Anyone else in similar situation plan on doing something next month #CatholicEdChat
  • ncara - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:10 AM EDT
    Good morning from Media Pa #catholicedchat
  • MarliseAlbert Mar 17 @ 9:11 AM EDT
    A1: We have Ss from 2 years to seniors at our school. We include lots of prayers for peace with our younger ones. Our US administrations as been doing a great job working directly with the Ss on how they can participate appropriately after Break. #CatholicEdChat
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:11 AM EDT
    So proud of all of our students that did the planning and organizing. #CatholicEdchat
  • magistrazee Mar 17 @ 9:11 AM EDT
    A1: #catholicedchat Classrooms prayed and letters were sent home to parents with letters from the Bishop on Catholic response.
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:11 AM EDT
    Q2: What kinds of issues or concerns about school safety do you hear most often from students? Faculty and staff? Parents? #CatholicEdChat @NCEATALK
  • engelworks Mar 17 @ 9:11 AM EDT
    A1: I also told my students that I am personally participating in some events of prayer and peaceful protest as part of my Lenten practices. This seemed to be of great interest to them. #CatholicEdchat
  • saintjudeschool Mar 17 @ 9:12 AM EDT
    May the road rise to meet you—-Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! ☘️❤️ @dopbcatholicschools @jonathan_doyle.co #irish #saintpatrick #children #love #CatholicEdChat
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:12 AM EDT
    Good point, Christine. Perhaps April 14th could be your school's day for a prayer service. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @clvoigt
  • 40ishoracle Mar 17 @ 9:12 AM EDT
    A1 I should add... students have had dialogues with General Assembly representatives & advocate groups throughout the year. They are truly passionate about being men & women for/with others. Not just a one and done day #CatholicEdChat
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:13 AM EDT
    we knew that we wanted more than just 17 minutes on the topic. we used the walkout day as a call to prayer and action - the actual action steps have included inviting legislators to the school to participate in a discussion with our students. that's next month. #catholicedchat
    In reply to @clvoigt
  • engelworks Mar 17 @ 9:13 AM EDT
    A2: Our High school is a series of buildings along one street. Students walk up and down the street all day long. Presents many unique safety challenges. 4 minutes (at a brisk pace) to walk the whole distance. #CatholicEdchat
  • MarliseAlbert Mar 17 @ 9:13 AM EDT
    A2: The one that concerns me most is that this subject is “too scary” for kids. The danger of doing and saying nothing is too great. I think it’s all in the approach. #CatholicEdChat
  • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:13 AM EDT
    A2: that families don’t know what we (the school) would do in an emergency. We can’t say everything, but some don’t like the lack of communication. #catholicedchat
  • McClainJustin Mar 17 @ 9:13 AM EDT
    We are so privileged (really, blessed) to be able to cover such situations with a prayerful aspect in our Catholic schools. We can never take for granted the ability to pray openly in our faith-based schools. #CatholicEdChat
    • TechMcNorris22 Mar 17 @ 9:08 AM EDT
      A1: many of our schools chose to #Pray (in various ways) for 17 minutes, for the victims, families, and shooters. Pray to end such violence in our world & schools. Many engaged by activities by getting to know one another usinh various activities. #ADWTeach #CatholicEdChat
  • clvoigt Mar 17 @ 9:14 AM EDT
    A2: How can we continue to make our campus a welcoming and open environment but still have a feeling of safety? #CatholicEdChat
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:15 AM EDT
    #CatholicEdChat | Looking around at private options, I can say, however, never seen safety to be an issue, only experience North Carolina schools.
  • yelirc Mar 17 @ 9:15 AM EDT
    A2: Questions about armed guards. #catholicedchat
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:15 AM EDT
    A2 My 3rd graders and I had a very long discussion on the day before our Intruder drill which was March 1st. They had so many 'what ifs'. #CatholicEdchat
  • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:15 AM EDT
    A2.2: we are looking at new security measures which will hopefully ease some concerns. #catholicedchat
  • mbdittrich Mar 17 @ 9:15 AM EDT
    So true! Message needs to be appropriate for the age. It’s also sometimes too scary for the adults to address. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @MarliseAlbert
  • reenkberg Mar 17 @ 9:15 AM EDT
    A2. Concerns about how easy our building is to access, about our preparation, about distance for law enforcement to our school, about comfort with guns in our very rural area. #CatholicEdChat
  • engelworks Mar 17 @ 9:16 AM EDT
    A2: Because I am a specialist in children with disabilities, I get many questions from Ss, Ps & Ts on what causes violence and who is at greater risk. #CatholicEdchat
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:16 AM EDT
    we made a lot of changes security wise post sandyhook, including an SRO, single point of entry, enhanced alarms, and training, and "reach-out" initiatives for students not connecting. students have noticed #catholicedchat
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:16 AM EDT
    A2 My students wanted to know if I will wear a gun! I told them no, but that I would do anything to keep them safe. I love them like their parents love them. #CatholicEdchat
  • olalibrary Mar 17 @ 9:16 AM EDT
    A2. There are many "what ifs" with the younger grades, even with fire drills. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska
  • MicheleCMueller Mar 17 @ 9:16 AM EDT
    Jumping in a bit late. Safety must be taken seriously and requires practice! Glad to talk about it this morning. #CatholicEdChat
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:16 AM EDT
    I've heard parent's express that they don't know if their school has a proper safety plan in place - sometimes we forget to tell parents the good things we do. #catholicedchat
  • clvoigt Mar 17 @ 9:17 AM EDT
    Same thing on my campus. There are so many possibilities and that is what people fear the most “what if” #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska
  • kimberlyhuss Mar 17 @ 9:18 AM EDT
    A2 Questions about safety procedures and building access. #catholicedchat
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:18 AM EDT
    A2 My 3rd graders laughed as I pointed to our large crucifix on our wall and said, I would grab the crucifix and throw it at an intruder! #CatholicEdchat
  • e_whalen Mar 17 @ 9:18 AM EDT
    Good morning! Happy to be able to join this week for such an important topic. I have been missing my Saturday routine. #CatholicEdchat
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:18 AM EDT
    our constituent surveys show that to be the case. we reached out to parent associations to review but it might become part of an information night in the fall. #catholicedchat
    In reply to @TBurnford
  • MarliseAlbert Mar 17 @ 9:18 AM EDT
    Absolutely. Just like when they are scared of tornadoes I tell them I’ll cover them myself if that’s what it takes to keep them safe! #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska
  • mbdittrich Mar 17 @ 9:18 AM EDT
    The “what ifs” scare me most. There is no one right way to react to an intruder. You never know for sure what will happen. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska
  • McClainJustin Mar 17 @ 9:19 AM EDT
    A2) At @BMHSMustangs, there had been questions about what plans to implement. Then, @mrscarterbmhs and other administrators provided the full community (first, faculty/staff, then students) with an extensive school safety presentation, giving us more confidence. #CatholicEdChat
    • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:11 AM EDT
      Q2: What kinds of issues or concerns about school safety do you hear most often from students? Faculty and staff? Parents? #CatholicEdChat @NCEATALK
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:20 AM EDT
    A2 About 2 months ago, our pastor invited a local sheriff to do a walk through safety check on our campus. He made some small suggestions and we adjusted a few things. #CatholicEdCHat
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:20 AM EDT
    A2: I've also heard concern about parishes/masses - which are large and relatively un-secure large gatherings of people; #catholicedchat
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:20 AM EDT
    Q3: What is your school doing in efforts to increase school safety as well as have your students feel safer in the school environment? #CatholicEdChat @NCEATALK
  • MarliseAlbert Mar 17 @ 9:20 AM EDT
    That’s why the best we can do is know and practice all the options. There is no drill that can prepare us for every posible scenario. #CatholicEdChat
    • mbdittrich Mar 17 @ 9:18 AM EDT
      The “what ifs” scare me most. There is no one right way to react to an intruder. You never know for sure what will happen. #CatholicEdChat
      In reply to @BarbInNebraska
  • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:20 AM EDT
    There’s a fine line between informing and divulging. We cannot keep student safety a secret but we need to protect details. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @TBurnford
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:20 AM EDT
    our safety audit was pretty intensive. the walkthrough of scenarios (not just active shooter) showed the benefit of cool discussions and going over deficits and procedures before hand (how do we communicate with no power?). Good luck! #catholicedchat
    In reply to @acottos
  • magistrazee Mar 17 @ 9:21 AM EDT
    A2 #catholicedchat Sometimes younger students worry when we have drills. Is it real or is this just a drill?
  • MVPinedo Mar 17 @ 9:22 AM EDT
    My high schoolers also had a lot of what if questions as well; very circumstantial. #catholicedchat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:22 AM EDT
    This is great - must communicate that school has safety plans in place; recommend also including parents in this... #catholicedchat @NCEATALK
    In reply to @McClainJustin, @BMHSMustangs, @mrscarterbmhs, @NCEATALK
  • MicheleCMueller Mar 17 @ 9:22 AM EDT
    A2, Our family has had conversations about safety at Sunday Mass. What to do and a family meeting point. It’s hard to imagine something happening during Mass, but it’s possible. #CatholicEdChat
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:22 AM EDT
    we had an accidental trip of the intruder alarm one day. it was a good live test - so proud of teachers following the system, getting the kids behind doors, even in the open-concept information commons. practice helped so much #catholicedchat
    In reply to @mbdittrich, @BarbInNebraska
  • mmdetrick Mar 17 @ 9:22 AM EDT
    A2: Honestly, more about carpool diligence and social media. We recently had a lockdown drill. The what ifs from Ss are the hardest. #CatholicEdChat
  • MarliseAlbert Mar 17 @ 9:22 AM EDT
    A3: Our local PD has hired officers to work directly with schools and they plan on doing regular walk throughs. We have also revises all Crisis Manual and evaluated all drill procedures. #CatholicEdChat
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:23 AM EDT
    Is your intruder alarm a different sound/tone? #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @jdferries, @mbdittrich
  • engelworks Mar 17 @ 9:23 AM EDT
    Q3: We are reviewing our plans and had a student requested assembly run by local police dept. We are emphasizing that building community keeps people safe, and that there is a time when teens must involve an adult to help with certain problems. #CatholicEdchat
  • olalibrary Mar 17 @ 9:24 AM EDT
    A3 Our local police department worked with our school to form our crisis plan. #catholicedchat
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:24 AM EDT
    Yes. we have severe weather, fire, and intruder. go over differences at beginning of year and review again after christmas. #catholicedchat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska, @mbdittrich
  • clvoigt Mar 17 @ 9:24 AM EDT
    How much of your plan should you send out or publish to web? That is something we have debated on #catholicedchat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska
  • MarliseAlbert Mar 17 @ 9:24 AM EDT
    This is SO important. I talk about it with my 15 year old when he goes out with friends on weekends too. #CatholicEdChat
    • MicheleCMueller Mar 17 @ 9:22 AM EDT
      A2, Our family has had conversations about safety at Sunday Mass. What to do and a family meeting point. It’s hard to imagine something happening during Mass, but it’s possible. #CatholicEdChat
  • stonemamma Mar 17 @ 9:24 AM EDT
    Sorry tob missing this important topic today, #Catholicedchat. Irish Bkfst with granddaughter! A1 @LoyolaAcademy joined Natl Walkout. https://t.co/I2PHR1zPxg
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:24 AM EDT
    I'm not a fan of police anymore, due to treatment received, but if your law enforcement work well with your communities and schools, your areas will prosper. #CatholicEdChat
  • reenkberg Mar 17 @ 9:25 AM EDT
    A3 ALICE training next week with local SRO. Staff, school board will attend. Walk through bldg with SRO to review access. Updating of crisis plans, reunification plans. Student drill after staff training. #CatholicEdChat
  • MicheleCMueller Mar 17 @ 9:25 AM EDT
    Ours is a different sound. If possible announcing that an “intruder is in the building” will happen with his/her location. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska, @jdferries, @mbdittrich
  • 40ishoracle Mar 17 @ 9:25 AM EDT
    A3 We added a “roaming” prefect duty. Adult walks halls as intentional presence. Surprise joy is that adults are now visiting each other’s classrooms while roaming & reporting greater sense of connectedness with community. #silverlinings #catholicedchat
    In reply to @TBurnford, @NCEATALK
  • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:25 AM EDT
    A3: our large fundraiser will be used to improve security system around the school. Parents are supportive and involved. #catholicedchat
  • MarliseAlbert Mar 17 @ 9:26 AM EDT
    The PD advised a straight forward announcement. There is an intruder in the building at X location. We also set up a GroupMe for staff. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska, @jdferries, @mbdittrich
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:26 AM EDT
    its also a good idea to make sure parents know how communication works in those (and other) scenarios. The fear of missing out is strong in our society, so if they know its coming by text, that can alleviate some of preventable anxiety #catholicedchat
    In reply to @TBurnford, @McClainJustin, @BMHSMustangs, @mrscarterbmhs, @NCEATALK
  • MVPinedo Mar 17 @ 9:26 AM EDT
    Right now it's just an announcement, but I believe admin are looking into a sound to be set. #catholicedchat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska, @jdferries, @mbdittrich
  • 40ishoracle Mar 17 @ 9:26 AM EDT
    Good live test but terrifying #catholicedchat
    In reply to @jdferries, @mbdittrich, @BarbInNebraska
  • mbdittrich Mar 17 @ 9:26 AM EDT
    We don’t have an alarm or bell for an intruder, but a verbal announcement over the PA system giving details. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska, @jdferries
  • pvbuckley Mar 17 @ 9:26 AM EDT
    A1: Here's a video of what the Gonzaga boys did. https://t.co/c682tCj9vh #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @TBurnford, @NCEATALK
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:26 AM EDT
    What is GroupMe? a text service? #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @MarliseAlbert, @jdferries, @mbdittrich
  • MicheleCMueller Mar 17 @ 9:26 AM EDT
    I am always telling my husband or kids what direction I will be running if something goes wrong. Especially when in a crowded venue. I normally try to park myself near an exit. Always know where the exit is located. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @MarliseAlbert
  • mrsmelva Mar 17 @ 9:26 AM EDT
    Good morning from sunny crisp La Loche SK a day after my grade 3 students went ice fishing in perfect conditions. Sorry to be late. #CatholicEdChat
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:27 AM EDT
    we can overcut the alarm with instructions from the PA room or from certain admin cell phones. Zello is also a huge help for the first response team #catholicedchat
    In reply to @MicheleCMueller, @BarbInNebraska, @mbdittrich
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:27 AM EDT
    We all know why our communities aren't thriving and I find, it's the people. #edugladiators #CatholicEdChat #NT2T | Education Chats
  • APannie7 Mar 17 @ 9:27 AM EDT
    Really sorry to be missing today’s chat but heading off to a job fair to recruit teachers for next year. I will definitelywant to read the archives on this chat. #catholicedchat
  • kimberlyhuss Mar 17 @ 9:27 AM EDT
    This is a great idea! #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @40ishoracle, @TBurnford, @NCEATALK
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:27 AM EDT
    multi-platform group messaging. #catholicedchat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska, @MarliseAlbert, @mbdittrich
  • ncara - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:27 AM EDT
    Communication needs to be informative, concise and just in time - keeping our children safe #catholicedchat
  • engelworks Mar 17 @ 9:28 AM EDT
    A3: I was teaching in a Catholic School near the Pentagon in 9-11. I use my experience to explain tonoarents and students why we cannot let Ps in the building during a lockdown. Hard to say but Pa must go to designated location not school. #CatholicEdchat
  • MarliseAlbert Mar 17 @ 9:28 AM EDT
    Yes. Just download the app and set it up! #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska, @jdferries, @mbdittrich
  • magistrazee Mar 17 @ 9:28 AM EDT
    Q3: #catholicedchat We have a trained Resource Officer on site and we practice regular drills. The Resource Officer sends a report after each drill and explains in detail what we did well and if there any ways that we can improve next time. We also have surveillance cameras.
  • mbdittrich Mar 17 @ 9:29 AM EDT
    I like this idea. Particularly in high school it’s easy to stay siloed. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @40ishoracle, @TBurnford, @NCEATALK
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:30 AM EDT
    what-ifs are hard all around. In all the disaster planning, its hard to answer "this is what we do when this specific thing occurs" - better to have the resources in place to be flexible in the moment and the Now, 10 min, 1 hour, 5 hour, 1 day, 1 week guidelines #catholicedchat
    In reply to @mmdetrick
  • mrsmelva Mar 17 @ 9:30 AM EDT
    We have security guards (unarmed) at the main entrance, high school building has security guards and SRO (2016 shooting occurred in high school building), classroom doors now lock from the inside.outside doors are locked during class time except main door. #CatholicEdChat
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:30 AM EDT
    Q4: What types of resources do you use when speaking with students and parents following incidents of school violence/emergencies? #CatholicEdChat @NCEATALK
  • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:31 AM EDT
    A3.2: we also have periodic walkthroughs of the school by local police officers. Great to have local law enforcement connections and support. #catholicedchat
  • Dr_KurtNelson Mar 17 @ 9:31 AM EDT
    A3: I think schools should publish to parents in advance where your reunification point will be if you ever have to leave the building (fire, safety, etc.). Without this info, parents will instinctively rush to school. #CatholicEdChat
  • ncara - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:31 AM EDT
    Effective communications uses multiple sources of information to reach all - social, text, web, email. Make sure parents know how to use and access info #catholicedchat
  • McClainJustin Mar 17 @ 9:31 AM EDT
    We now have this duty at @BMHSMustangs as well. It is good to know that other communities are doing so. @timidstone @mrscarterbmhs #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @40ishoracle, @TBurnford, @NCEATALK, @BMHSMustangs, @timidstone, @mrscarterbmhs
  • MicheleCMueller Mar 17 @ 9:31 AM EDT
    Is Zello an app? I like the admin phones being connected to PA. That’s great! #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @jdferries, @BarbInNebraska, @mbdittrich
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:31 AM EDT
    A4 I know I appreciated the resources you and @NCEATALK sent plus @mtcathschools newsletter. #CatholicEdChat
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:32 AM EDT
    phones: a little tricky to setup but worth it. Zello is like the Nextel/walkie-talkie of apps. group and individual pushbutton chat w/o carrying another device #catholicedchat
    In reply to @MicheleCMueller, @BarbInNebraska, @mbdittrich
  • MarliseAlbert Mar 17 @ 9:32 AM EDT
    A4: The @archstl made and excellent video to use with parents and to train Ts and Ss. It is supposed to be used throughout the school year for drills. #CatholicEdChat
  • engelworks Mar 17 @ 9:33 AM EDT
    A4: Local Police Department and State training protocols. I always share what we learned in DC after 9-11. #CatholicEdchat
  • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:33 AM EDT
    A4: of course @NCEATALK has great resources and communication to schools on best practices to communicate with families and students! Thank you! #catholicedchat
  • magistrazee Mar 17 @ 9:34 AM EDT
    A4: #catholicedchat We use materials that are distributed from our diocese, the NCEA and the Pope.
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:34 AM EDT
    The "this worked and this is what we will work on next" is huge! that follow-up also gives some purpose to the drilling so that people know that we are working on making it better. #catholicedchat
    In reply to @magistrazee
  • MicheleCMueller Mar 17 @ 9:34 AM EDT
    We have walkie talkies for our admin and some lead teachers. I like the idea of a Group Me text group too. Communications is so important! All of us have a mobile phone. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @jdferries, @BarbInNebraska, @mbdittrich
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:34 AM EDT
    #CatholicEdChat Are these workshops on safety required for Educators? I'm a Parent, just curious.
  • MarliseAlbert Mar 17 @ 9:34 AM EDT
    Forgot to mention there is also an App called School Guard that schools can purchase. It allows for all school adult communication in small emergencies like an accident on the playground. But it all contacts emergency responders directly in big ER. #CatholicEdChat
  • mrsmelva Mar 17 @ 9:34 AM EDT
    We have lockdown drills with RCMP coming & we warn parents/students when it is happening due to the fact that so many have PTSD after 2016. Twice teachers accidentally called a lockdown instead of school safety team & significant trauma among students & staff #CatholicEdChat
  • Dr_KurtNelson Mar 17 @ 9:35 AM EDT
    This is good. Be sure to communicate that this happens to parents. You don't have to give them details, but let them know that you are working with safety experts and are using every drill as an opportunity for improvement. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @magistrazee
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:35 AM EDT
    we also split the adult entrance and the student entrance for during-the-day and before school traffic. helps with quick sorting and the types of questions/checks that we need to do #catholicedchat
    In reply to @mrsmelva
  • McClainJustin Mar 17 @ 9:36 AM EDT
    We now have this new roaming prefect duty at @BMHSMustangs as well. It is good to know that other communities are doing so. @timidstone @mrscarterbmhs #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @40ishoracle, @TBurnford, @NCEATALK, @BMHSMustangs, @timidstone, @mrscarterbmhs
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:36 AM EDT
    no what works and doesnt work if the power goes out. no good having a cell-based communications plan if half of your building is on powered cell boosters. #catholicedchat
    In reply to @MicheleCMueller, @BarbInNebraska, @mbdittrich
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:37 AM EDT
    all the information is given to the teachers but might only be the leadership team that attends workshops. It probably varies from diocese to diocese. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @OkemaForever
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:38 AM EDT
    And what is 'diocese' - I could look it up I suppose. #CatholicEdChat
    • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:37 AM EDT
      all the information is given to the teachers but might only be the leadership team that attends workshops. It probably varies from diocese to diocese. #CatholicEdChat
      In reply to @OkemaForever
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:39 AM EDT
    also varies state-to-state. The designated safety officer for a school is expected to attend the conference in Indiana and our planning and systems are based of the updates given through that training. #catholicedchat
    In reply to @OkemaForever
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:39 AM EDT
    oops, forgot to share that. In each state, the bishop is in charge of an area. Kind of like a county for a public school parent. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @OkemaForever
  • MicheleCMueller Mar 17 @ 9:39 AM EDT
    Sharing the tips and pitfalls of any safety plan are so important. Some plans are campus sensitive, but we all need to share what works and what doesn’t. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @jdferries, @magistrazee
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:40 AM EDT
    Q5: Because Catholic schools are integral members of every community, are local government agencies informed of your safety rules and precautions at the school? AND, do they reach out to you to help, or do you have to go to them? #CatholicEdChat @NCEATALK
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:40 AM EDT
    Interesting and is the religious side a focus in any part of the learning for Catholic learning, uniforms a requirement or just depends on the sch? #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska
  • engelworks Mar 17 @ 9:41 AM EDT
    Q5: Local public schools and local law enforcement very helpful. We are always included and invited, and we can request help as well. #CatholicEdchat
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:42 AM EDT
    A5 That is a very good question. I think we had to reach out to our local PD for an extra walkthrough, but not sure. #CatholicEdChat
  • mrsmelva Mar 17 @ 9:42 AM EDT
    YES!!! This is very important. It is also crucial to let parents know not to rush to the school which can block emergency responders access. We had students who’d been shot running to the hospital because the streets were clogged by parents. #catholicedchat
    In reply to @Dr_KurtNelson
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:42 AM EDT
    our SRO is part of city police, so we have pretty strong coordination. we work with most emergency response in terms of what they want access to pre- and during emergency (camera feeds, etc.). I'm sure it varies based on locale though. #catholicedchat
    In reply to @TBurnford, @NCEATALK
  • clvoigt Mar 17 @ 9:43 AM EDT
    A5: We are blessed to have many first responders as parents. They have be such a valuable part of the school safety discussion #CatholicEdChat
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:43 AM EDT
    Yes, we teach the Catholic religion to all students who attend our school. I believe all schools have uniforms or a specific dress code. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @OkemaForever
  • magistrazee Mar 17 @ 9:43 AM EDT
    Q5: #catholicedchat We have a great relationship with our local law enforcement and there is dialogue on safety and more.
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:43 AM EDT
    A5: what worries me is Catholic schools being forgotten/overlooked by state/local government re safety planning and funding; NCEA sees this at federal level and fights hard to get us included in funding for (e.g.) disaster relief and school safety legislation etc. #catholicedchat
  • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:44 AM EDT
    I agree. Too much can be exact opposite of what you want to do, but explaining that you have a plan is important as well. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @Sam_Parker202, @TBurnford
  • yelirc Mar 17 @ 9:44 AM EDT
    A3: Renewing efforts to wear ID badges, creating our own safety video, inviting police dept. to conduct training on our campus during spring break. #catholicedchat
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:44 AM EDT
    This is great - wish is were the case everywhere #catholicedchat
    In reply to @jdferries, @NCEATALK
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:45 AM EDT
    Thank you, Tom and @nceatalk , for making sure we are not forgotten on the federal level! #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @TBurnford, @NCEATALK
  • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:45 AM EDT
    A5: we have connections to law enforcement and local public officials. We are very fortunate for that. #catholicedchat
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:46 AM EDT
    Proper connections to the right people is key, everyone in a badge is not ok. #CatholicEdChat
    • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:45 AM EDT
      A5: we have connections to law enforcement and local public officials. We are very fortunate for that. #catholicedchat
  • MicheleCMueller Mar 17 @ 9:46 AM EDT
    A5. We have a school resource officer and share our plans with local PD. This relationship is very assuring and is SO important. #CatholicEdChat
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:46 AM EDT
    my guess is that the stronger the state influence on private education, the more a private school is treated like a school in the system. -- it has its blessing and curses #catholicedchat
    In reply to @TBurnford, @NCEATALK
  • MnMonster11 Mar 17 @ 9:46 AM EDT
    A5 we use the ALICE model, and have an assigned police officer from our city's department to help and teach us. we also have a police officer in the building every day. #CatholicEdChat
  • 21stCenPrinKW Mar 17 @ 9:46 AM EDT
    A5 @the_Madeleine partners with fire department each year to evaluate safety. The Police respond quickly to our alerts and we engage local security for daily monitoring of those entering our campus #CatholicEdChat
  • Dr_KurtNelson Mar 17 @ 9:46 AM EDT
    Absolutely! Children's safety is not a "church-state" issue! #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @TBurnford
  • MicheleCMueller Mar 17 @ 9:47 AM EDT
    ALICE model? Tell me more. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @MnMonster11
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:47 AM EDT
    Alert Lockdown Inform Counter Evacuate https://t.co/WGsmMur0Zb #catholicedchat
    In reply to @MicheleCMueller, @MnMonster11
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:48 AM EDT
    Q6: Does your school encourage students to speak up if they have concerns about classmates/safety/violence, and is there a system in place for them to do so, e.g. hotlines, etc.? #CatholicEdChat @NCEATALK
  • olalibrary Mar 17 @ 9:48 AM EDT
    We have also had ALICE training from our local resource officer. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @MicheleCMueller, @MnMonster11
  • yelirc Mar 17 @ 9:49 AM EDT
    A5: We collaborate often with local police. They just used our campus for SWAT training. #catholicedchat
  • kristinefull Mar 17 @ 9:49 AM EDT
    Good morning #CatholicEdChat from the Sioux City Diocese Catholic Women's Conference
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:49 AM EDT
    #CatholicEdChat A6| Communities that attempt to silence ANY truth, have deep rooted core issues that cannot be fixed overnight, the longer they fester, the worse they become.
    • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:48 AM EDT
      Q6: Does your school encourage students to speak up if they have concerns about classmates/safety/violence, and is there a system in place for them to do so, e.g. hotlines, etc.? #CatholicEdChat @NCEATALK
  • magistrazee Mar 17 @ 9:50 AM EDT
    A6 #catholicedchat We have a school counselor and students know that they can report any concerns to any teacher or administrator and the matter will be addressed.
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:50 AM EDT
    A6 Care of the Person might be one of our strongest charisms. We do a school-wide check of students to make sure there are connections w/ adults, we create multiple avenues for students to report concerns of others, and we are active with the kids on social media #catholicedchat
  • reenkberg Mar 17 @ 9:50 AM EDT
    A5. We are not forgotten. Our SRO has his own kids in a private Christian school. However, no money has funneled our way for school safety. #CatholicEdChat
  • BarbInNebraska - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:51 AM EDT
    A6 Good question, we do not have a hotline, perhaps because we are a gradeschool. I wonder if @ArchOmahaSchool has one for us? #CatholicEdCHat
    In reply to @TBurnford, @NCEATALK, @ArchOmahaSchool
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:51 AM EDT
    Hide, Fight, Flee is also a good quick catchphrase and easy to teach the students :) #catholicedchat
    In reply to @engelworks, @MicheleCMueller, @MnMonster11
  • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:51 AM EDT
    A6: I do and I know other teachers do as well. It’s a difficult challenge due to the no snitch culture. It’s not tattling it’s showing concern and care. #catholicedchat
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:51 AM EDT
    Thanks Barb - please know that (for example) NCEA dues from schools pay for Sr. Dale McDonald et al to go to Capitol Hill and Dept Education to ensure we are included in legislation to help all students - remember, Catholic schools educate the PUBLIC! #CatholicEdChat @NCEATALK
    In reply to @BarbInNebraska, @NCEATALK, @NCEATALK
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:51 AM EDT
    so school safety is an entirely different budget on the school level or on the state level, curious how the money goes to schools? I'm sure different on the private sch level versus the public sector. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @reenkberg
  • engelworks Mar 17 @ 9:52 AM EDT
    A6: We have constant conversations about speaking up, as school safety including bullying, students at-risk for self harm, students living in difficult situations, etc. We try to have at least one adult know each student very well & greet them personally each day. #CatholicEdchat
  • mrsmelva Mar 17 @ 9:52 AM EDT
    We encourage students to speak up, tips have been called in to school & RCMP, staff have had basic VTRA (Violent Threat Risk Assessment) training & principal has had intense training #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @TBurnford, @NCEATALK
  • MicheleCMueller Mar 17 @ 9:52 AM EDT
    @acsmu1 are you familiar with this safety method? Today’s #CatholicEdChat was safety. You may want to check it out.
  • Dr_KurtNelson Mar 17 @ 9:53 AM EDT
    I always tell kids there is a difference between telling and tattling. Tattling is to get someone in trouble. Tellling is to get someone help. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @acottos
  • 21stCenPrinKW Mar 17 @ 9:53 AM EDT
    A6. @the_Madeleine by implementing caring classroom curriculum we model how Ss can advocate for themselves and eachother. Very important. #CatholicEdChat
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:53 AM EDT
    we knew we were on to something when we started getting txt/tweets from students asking if any adults were monitoring a feed that showed a particular student was in crisis. we cant be perfect, but we can create an environment that helps reduce risk #catholicedchat
    In reply to @acottos
  • ncara - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:53 AM EDT
    Neumann University offered a safety program - Run, Hide, Fight materials were included and safety expert speakers - Full video here - https://t.co/o5M7M37so2 @NeumannLeaders #catholicedchat
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:54 AM EDT
    Snitching and watching someone get thrown under the bus is totally different. Integrity matters. #CatholicEdChat
    • Dr_KurtNelson Mar 17 @ 9:53 AM EDT
      I always tell kids there is a difference between telling and tattling. Tattling is to get someone in trouble. Tellling is to get someone help. #CatholicEdChat
      In reply to @acottos
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:55 AM EDT
    we have also been running a teacher/student social media campaign against the walk-up-not-out hastag. :) -- important for our students to know that you can do both, be a voice for social change and a caring person to those in need #catholicedchat
    In reply to @engelworks
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:55 AM EDT
    I'm not associated with ANY SCHOOL or system - #EduGladiators #CatholicEdChat #NT2T #LeadUPChat and haven't been for like ten years now. And WILL NOT be until I move. |Okema, Parent
  • yelirc Mar 17 @ 9:55 AM EDT
    A6: Promoting a "culture of safety" must include educating students about the need to report concerns. #catholicedchat
  • engelworks Mar 17 @ 9:55 AM EDT
    A6: I feel We also helpnour parents feel comfortable speaking up if they have a concern about any child, but particularly their own student. We do a lot of educating on depression, anxiety, substance abuse, social media use, etc. #CatholicEdchat
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:56 AM EDT
    I've seen enough, enjoy your weekend everyone. #EduGladiators #CatholicEdChat #NT2T #LeadUPChat | Okema, Parent
  • mbdittrich Mar 17 @ 9:56 AM EDT
    We need to be people our students can trust - particularly when they are in situations they don’t know how to handle. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @jdferries, @acottos
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:57 AM EDT
    You can find additional resources by reading “A Mercy and Peacebuilding Approach to Gun Violence” via @USCCB. https://t.co/vXF5dyzD0L #CatholicEdChat @NCEATALK
  • jdferries Mar 17 @ 9:57 AM EDT
    that was a lot of the motivation behind our original social media policy changes. we wanted to both be able to model and be present for the students where they were gathered. its shaped a lot of our mindset #catholicedchat
    In reply to @mbdittrich, @acottos
  • kimberlyhuss Mar 17 @ 9:58 AM EDT
    What resources do you use for the depression, anxiety, substance abuse, etc educating? #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @engelworks
  • acottos Mar 17 @ 9:58 AM EDT
    And we need to model the process of learning and growing with the student(s)...show them that we are a concerned community as one. #CatholicEdChat
    In reply to @mbdittrich, @jdferries
  • 21stCenPrinKW Mar 17 @ 9:58 AM EDT
    Hi all. I regretmy late arrival. My time change is still impacting my morning rising. A little earlier in the CA. #CatholicEdChat
  • OkemaForever Mar 17 @ 9:58 AM EDT
    Educators | Sunday Chats - #SpiritChat and #PeopleSkills | Live Moderators | Join the conversation - #edugladiators #CatholicEdchat #Nt2t #LeadUpChat | Okema, Parent - Signing off, enjoy your day
  • yelirc Mar 17 @ 9:59 AM EDT
    A6: We need a good slogan in schools for a culture of safety similar to what airports use with "see something, say something." #catholicedchat
  • McClainJustin Mar 17 @ 9:59 AM EDT
    Before departing, I wanted to share with you all at #CatholicEdChat that I devoted my weekly piece at the @NCRegister the other week to how we as a society can elevate the conversation to fostering a greater respect for all human life, across the spectrum. https://t.co/LW78YvkNqm
  • DGBCatholicSch Mar 17 @ 9:59 AM EDT
    Thank you @NCEATALK for the prayer service. Several schools used it during the walk-out #CatholicEdChat
  • TBurnford Mar 17 @ 9:59 AM EDT
    Cold interview on the street in DC....“Catholic Educators React to the President’s Plans for School Safety” with @EWTN. https://t.co/DtgDbrLlBT #CatholicEdChat @NCEATALK