#akedchat Archive
#akedchat is a great way for Alaska-based educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday May 23, 2016
11:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to the year in review edition. Reflecting upon the last 9 months of teaching and learning
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15/16 has been a year of comfort for some, volatile for others. Indicate who & where you are, & a favorite thing to do on the 4th
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Nathan Adams, Juneau, special education teacher. My favorite thing to do over the 4th weekend is to relax and do a 'me' activity.
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Tammy Morris, 21st Cent Lng Specialist, School Improvement Coach, based in Juneau - Happy Monday!
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I like to take advantage of special 4th of July activities happening wherever I am - especially the fireworks!
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Welcome Tammy, thanks for joining the YIR chat
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Is this the last akedchat of this school year?
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Fireworks are fun, now my kids are of age. Before they messed with my sleep schedule.
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Glad to have the reminder tweet from !
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Hi EdChatters. Tom in Juneau. On the 4th.... love to visit extended fam. on Cape Cod.
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I've never been to Massachusetts, I bet they know how to do the 4th right! https://t.co/BDbtFAw7TY
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Hi EdChatters. Tom in Juneau. On the 4th.... love to visit extended fam. on Cape Cod.
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Nice to have you join us !
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They get pretty excited about it. But you have to pronounce it the fowath.
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Damon Hargraves here in Kodiak, Asst Principal at
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UAA instructional designer at KPC in Kenai. 4th of July is all abou camping for me.
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Q1: YIR (year in review) share one classroom/school/district celebration with peers (us).
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That is included my definition of 'me' time.
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love spending time with family on the 4th
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A1@JNUrain Great spirited collaboration with many new people, new admin (me), and new curricula.
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A1: This year may have been the easiest major professional transition of my life, in part thanks to and numerous others
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What was the new curricula for you?
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A1 95.5% graduation rate in Kodiak!
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Reading Wonders. Not really curric, but materials…But Math in Focus is still pretty new to us, too.
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I have my head halfway around reading wonders, because I spent personal resources there, MiF not so much.
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A1: Great connection with my new school. Love the people, love the village, love the work!
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What was different or what's in place for this success? Please share!
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What is the new school? what made it so good?
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Have a contract as a SSOS Coach in Nunapitchuk. I visit approx 4 days 1x month
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In the city the age distribution of the population shows 41.8% under the age of 18
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offering things that our students are interested in i.e. CTE and real world certifications, trauma informed care, & more
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Trust and confidence grew in the relationship between myself and the staff and students. Looking forward to next year!
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Q2: YIR share one personal celebration
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District wide or just in the high school?
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A2 Two teachers nominated for recognition— BP Teacher of Excellence & personal phone call from US Sec of ED—both received.
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Really regret missing the on trauma informed care. Hope to have it again next year!
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A2: not did I survive my transition from secondary to primary special education but I wholeheartedly signed up for a second year.
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Harborview Elementary School rocks. https://t.co/UJ4Ly4vz9O
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A2 Two teachers nominated for recognition— BP Teacher of Excellence & personal phone call from US Sec of ED—both received.
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distinguished himself among colleagues and families, earned trust. a true teacher leader
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It can't be a year one change, what has been going on?
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A2: Still managing to provide EdTech PD to AK sch districts & play granny nanny even w new coaching contract which is abt 1/2 time
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it's a nice statistic to have after years of work, yes, it hasn't happened overnight
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checking in from Auke Bay. Eye opening to learn more of what's going on in other states this yr.
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So, in 140 characters or less, tell me how to educate the planet.
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Congrats on a successful year ! Did it go as you expected it would?
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What would you say is an important 1st step to improving grad rate?
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A2: 3 personal conversations w Sec King. I have hope for new era of US ed.
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What is your experienced advice to principals looking to improve the school?
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educate the planet? I'm still trying to figure out how to do it here in Kodiak! shared leadership, RTI, PLC's to start
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What advice would you give Alaska educators, based on what you've learned?
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Thx. More yes than no. Some things took more time than expected. Tough start w/complex schedule.Got better...
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Q3 YIR share one (or two) personal celebrations. example: I got married, I survived my 1st year, I did the best with bad luck...
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The lack of teachers entering and staying is greater than feared, esp in neediest area.
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Each of those great topics for chats!
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What are the neediest areas and what did you learn we need to do about it?
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A3.. Haven’t totally abandoned my children this first year! .
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develop a schedule that allows students to personalize educational priorities to fit what they need
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Very important, I liked you took your Son? for his driver's test at a time I was looking for you in your office.
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Also Tenn cancelled their state tests and Mississippi's scores are questionable. Fontas&Pinnell best for literacy in US.
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A3 This, being my third career transition, I am learning how to make the best of it, for me, my students and my family.
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A3: Still there for my kids and grandkids, despite continuing my career.
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Fontas & Pinnell? I haven't heard of it. Do you have an easy to digest and quest for more resource?
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putting my kids to bed, be right back!
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Rr areas, low soceco areas; need to address housing equity and access to equal funding within districts. More trauma trng needed.
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That's what is all about. Current students, future citizens and leaders.
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Reminds me of podcast by - Jon Laffoon? Loved flexibility in sched & designing the sch for Ss
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A3: Focus seems to be on family :) Love it!
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Q4: YIR one thing that is meaningful to you that you learned this year.
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what should I do for a search?
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Share the joys you find in teaching. Tell yr stories. This is a fab profsn n we need to encourage n suprt others.
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A4 Thinking about how to make tchr eval convs about self-directedness… how to help teachers articulate real goals.
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This is my mantra! Tell your stories! People need to hear everything about what's happening in the classroom!
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leadership in action, using 's transition to new teacher eva systems meaningful https://t.co/Omsk70tFhG
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A4 Thinking about how to make tchr eval convs about self-directedness… how to help teachers articulate real goals.
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A4: 1 thing that is meaningful to me that I learned this year is professional learning with gen-ed teachers produces great gains.
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Having a hard time with A4! My whole experience in a village school was eye-opening. Amazed at the struggles.
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A4: Education in a school needs to be personal to the students in that school.
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Pick one, pick the eyes of that one kid, that one time that....
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Q5: YIR one thing your are going to try for next year and a resource to make it happen.
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A school is comprised of a unique group of students. Just because the sch is in your state doesn't make it same. Esp AK
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A4: every school community has needs and those should be honored and reflected in their site goals. Not 1-Sz-fits-all.
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I taught 14 yrs in Ktn, considered a rural sch. Nothing like tchng in Nunapitchuk. Some S have same needs, but many diff
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I'd add even within a district. Needs are diff. PLCs should reflect those needs.
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A5 cont. it sounds like local differentiation is needed, and when that happens gets a 95.5% grad rate.
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That's it for tonight, To quote writer's almanac "Be well, do good work and keep in touch." Let's keep in mind
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A5: add Artful Thinking routine to more units for greater engagement. Resources SmithsonInstLab n HarvardProj0
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. Thanks for hosting. Best to each of you. T
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Thank you for hosting! This is the last planned of this year. We will resume in Aug! Thks everyone!! Have a great summer!
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Will do. In short, I heard him speak compellingly about the imperative to cultivate S’s strengths vs. repair the deficits
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A5: Love the online class I offer but hope to offer diff one next year :) People keep wanting me to offer same 1!
