#iaedchat Archive
Run by Iowa educators, #IAedchat is on Twitter the first, second, and third Sundays each month at 8:00pm CST. We have added #IAedchat LIVE to the fourth Sunday of the month at 8:00pm CST. This will take place in Google Hangout on Air. We will share the invitation and link to #IAedchat LIVE each month.
Sunday October 9, 2016
Welcome to ! I’m excited about the next hour of learning about building partnerships between schools & families / communities
Welcome!! Glad you are here for ! See you Tuesday at ITEC!!
Good evening & welcome everyone! My tweets for the next hour are dedicated to
Our topic is “Building a Solid Foundation for Community Partnerships and Family Engagement”
Your co-moderators for tonight’s are and
Your co-moderators for tonight’s are and
Take a moment to introduce yourself, your role in schools, and where you are tweeting from tonight.
Good evening, ! Dan Butler, principal in . Let's get after it tonight!
Randi Lines from teaching 7th Grade Science
Jenny Nitchals from District Technology Integration
Andrea - Curriculum PD Leader and Instructional Coach at Benton CSD. It’s always a great pleasure to learn with you on .
Hello! Kim-Kindergarten at Benton Community. I'll be in and out tonight, but very passionate about the topic!
Welcome, Jenny! Thank you for being here tonight!
Good evening, my friend. It is always great to see you!
Hello! Welcome to ! Love those ELC Midgets! :)
My name is Nicole and I am student teaching in a 7th and 8th grade writing classroom
Colin Wikan...Dean of Students/Interim Associate Principal at Bettnedorf HS. Tweeting at you from Bettendorf IA.
Welcome, Nicole! We are grateful to have you this evening.
Nicole...welcome and great to have you!
Jackson Anderson from Gladbrook-Reinbeck 7/8 Special Education
Welcome, Jackson! Great to see you on
Hi
I'm Brant.
MS Principal from Wyoming
Welcome, Brant. Always good to see you. DQ tonight?
Going to be in and out tonight on - Sunday night popcorn with fam got started a little late. :)
We have a great group on our hands and will do our best to engage you with the debate tonight. Q1 coming up!
Q1: Talk about the importance of having a strong school / family and school / community partnership.
Not tonight. Too excited for :)
Jon Suntken 7-12 PE, 7-8 SS, K12 curriculum director, girls bball coach, ed leadership grad student UNI
Enjoy the time with fam!!
A1: School is an extension of the community. A strong relationship w/the community is an essential component 2 a successful school
Q1:
Being able to work together, will help our students grow even more than just being at school.
A1: I think it can be a double edged sword. We like having these, but sometimes don't like facing hard truths that result.
Yes ma’am! Ownership all around!
A1: Family engagement and community partnerships make schools even better with support, resources, and partnerships.
A1 having strong home/school connections help accelerate s learning. Comm support provide more opportunities to make that happen
A1 support! being able to work as a team for a support the students together!
I’m wondering how some of the hard truths are uncovered without those partnerships.
Matt White - 6-12 social studies at Alburnett. Trying to balance and tonight's debate.
A1: Kids deserve a village. When teachers and families come together, we can be the the village they deserve.
Could you go deeper here for our followers, not sure I follow exactly. https://t.co/tZBxfaZHVq
A1: I think it can be a double edged sword. We like having these, but sometimes don't like facing hard truths that result.
No doubt. But then we have to act on them. Ain't nobody got time for that! lol
https://t.co/mAHDw4ep1E
I’m wondering how some of the hard truths are uncovered without those partnerships.
Welcome, Matt. Great to have you.
Welcome Matt...thanks for joining!
Brett from Osky lurking. Getting ready for tomorrow!
& I tweeting together: she is driving!
Welcome back, Brett. Great to see you again!
A1 developing a positive School culture involves building strong relationships with parents, staff, students
One example is not getting Ss as college and career ready as we thought we were.
All that work w/no resul… https://t.co/HGsph2ENjT
Could you go deeper here for our followers, not sure I follow exactly. https://t.co/tZBxfaZHVq
A1: I think it can be a double edged sword. We like having these, but sometimes don't like facing hard truths that result.
Stop lurking and join! Thanks for dropping in!
Thank you for going there; I appreciate the clarification.
In order to succeed in anything you have to be a part of something. All parts need to work together.
Q2: What kind of partnerships make a difference with school, community, and families?
Great opportunity for deep conversations on how to improve on both sides of the coin! :) https://t.co/H5LItC1xdx
No doubt. But then we have to act on them. Ain't nobody got time for that! lol
https://t.co/mAHDw4ep1E
I’m wondering how some of the hard truths are uncovered without those partnerships.
Q2: Where students can learn something, and also community members can also learn from the students.
A2: A partnership where there is support, nourishment, and a high level of accountability on both sides.
A2: The best are those that help Ss make the real world connection.
Next best are those that want to get involved in schools.
A2 genuine respect and trust. Can be hard, but as so eloquently wrote...assume the best
A2 genuine respect and trust. Can be hard, but as so eloquently wrote...assume the best
A2: Involvement makes a diff. Strong support fr community/home will help Ss succeed & make a difference. https://t.co/VudiM1uyJB
Yes! Those are the best discussions, when everyone comes away a learner! :) https://t.co/FeE2b8LU3g
Q2: Where students can learn something, and also community members can also learn from the students.
A2. Transparency. Learning occurs for both parties.
A2: All partnerships where there is mutual respect, dialogue, and open communication about doing what is best for students.
Q2: Supportive and community based partnerships
A1 Know my S home life is a must! One S has 3 siblings to get ready and to the bus for elem. Look for local res. to help!
A2: The partnerships that are authentic and solution oriented are the relationships that last.
A2: is co-piloting Team answer: Open door policy 3 way effort.
All parts of our schools do need to work together to generate best results for our students
Solution focused is key! https://t.co/dqeRopn1r5
A2: The partnerships that are authentic and solution oriented are the relationships that last.
Outstanding. https://t.co/XrJwtIOVs7
A2: The partnerships that are authentic and solution oriented are the relationships that last.
A2 partnership that works for the community the school is in! Use community members and businesses! Gotta use the community.
A2 Have found if I have specific need and can justify. Plenty of local people will help. Blessed for my community.
The hard part for us, is that we are a rural distract and our school isn't in a town which is hard to get partnerships started.
Building a solid foundation for authentic relationships is a must for that gal! —> https://t.co/hVzu19zsdo
A2: The partnerships that are authentic and solution oriented are the relationships that last.
So true. All communities are unique with their needs and things that they can offer. https://t.co/qiqwEq1vbh
A2 partnership that works for the community the school is in! Use community members and businesses! Gotta use the community.
We are just about ready for Q3. Keep bringing the heat!
A2 What do the students connect with? Those are the partnerships we need!
Yes! And vice-versa. How can community partners utilize the school? https://t.co/Vv3mNiQZn2
A2 partnership that works for the community the school is in! Use community members and businesses! Gotta use the community.
Q3: What are some activities your schools do to reach out to the community?
It can be AND SHOULD BE so powerful for our students and those community members! https://t.co/YCBRTUQ4Kt
Yes! And vice-versa. How can community partners utilize the school? https://t.co/Vv3mNiQZn2
A2 partnership that works for the community the school is in! Use community members and businesses! Gotta use the community.
A3: We hosted a first grade reading night for all first graders and their families. Feed them supper & had activities.
A3: We have many SM platforms to communicate w/community, our doors are always open, & we give presentations on P-T conferences.
A3: In our town, community outreach had to be old school (phone calls, letters, conversation).
Strange for a techy guy :)
A3: We're gearing up for Parent Partnership Night. Bringing families for opportunities to get resources and ask ? edcamp style.
Thankful I figured out how to follow because this is really neat!
A3. PD to local/area businesses. Discovering what college/career readiness looks like to community stakeholders.
A3 Community service. Use of local artists (music and graffiti and more) to learn expressions and service!
Awesome! We are so glad you are here. Prepared Panthers in action! … https://t.co/UtaEbKMWct
Thankful I figured out how to follow because this is really neat!
This is a good idea! I wonder how many would take advantage of this PD opportunity?
https://t.co/e2zaYZGCyo
A3. PD to local/area businesses. Discovering what college/career readiness looks like to community stakeholders.
A3 Get families in the building, offer food! :) and get different communities to share their talents!
That’s great! I wonder if expanding that would help garner more support throughout the whole school? https://t.co/Ij61N2pC2n
A3: We hosted a first grade reading night for all first graders and their families. Feed them supper & had activities.
A3: , Social Media. Rotary readers, Community readers/volunteers. Field trips
A3: We open our doors on a variety of evenings to allow families in our buildings. Various drives throughout the year. SM is huge.
The local library has come out to do a few activities in the spring, and the HS ag program has several connection
A3 Be an active community member to keep opportunities for all alive and growing. BE VISIBLE
A3 we invite the community in on the 1st day, serve them breakfast, inform them on school programming,celebrate new year w/Ss
A3.2: One of the biggest pieces of advice I have in this area: meet your families where they are. Home visits can be tremendous.
A3: Planning parent breakfast/lunch and learn beginning in Jan. Informing parents of tech their sts are using
6th G cardboard arcade fair open to all! Bussed all 6 sec of 3rd G over too! Crazy fun and awesome pride on S faces.
Food always helps! If you feed them…. they will come! ;)
https://t.co/N4CzQ7ztWd
A3 Get families in the building, offer food! :) and get different communities to share their talents!
food gets them there, support keeps them prepared and engaged!
At my school, there was a movie night for students and families
These are always great for elementary students! https://t.co/rVavuWhs7o
At my school, there was a movie night for students and families
We are just about ready for Q4!
Q4: What are some high leverage ideas for creating a strong school / home partnership?
Love this idea. https://t.co/LfcHki5zk9
A3 we invite the community in on the 1st day, serve them breakfast, inform them on school programming,celebrate new year w/Ss
A4: Just like any relationship... effective communication is a must. Holding true to your word is also and essential component.
A4 consistent contact that is positive and a picture to Ss everyday awesomeness helps when the tough convos need to happen
So true — don’t let those tough conversations be the ONLY conversations. https://t.co/bQr6qwFbAR
A4 consistent contact that is positive and a picture to Ss everyday awesomeness helps when the tough convos need to happen
A4: An active PTO can connect communities & Ps w/ activities at school and gain support and partnerships. https://t.co/WY8ABGLOEX
A4: Communication is one key issue. We are using as well as a district FB and Twitter page.
A4 Not only building relationships with the students, but with the parents and families! Always be communicating!
A4: constant 3 way authentic communication
A4: Meeting families where they are from a communication and engagement standpoint. High-tech and low-tech strategies.
A4. Meeting families/students more than halfway. Relationships are the key to success. Trust takes time.
A4b communication and making sure the parents/guardians know that we all are working for S's success!!!
A4.2: We refer to our communication efforts as a buffet. Take what you want with digital and paper. FB, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
A4: Positive communication, and opportunities to get involved
A4.3: One of the highest leverage strategies that I have used with families is a positive phone call. Best that I have.
A4 social media, student led classrooms, open invitation to visit classrooms can dramatically improve relationships w/community
A4c Meeting families where they are. Is transportation a problem? Help. Are parents working then? If yes, then reschedule.
Excellent points here. https://t.co/tYcQ7m3IAU
A4c Meeting families where they are. Is transportation a problem? Help. Are parents working then? If yes, then reschedule.
Q5: What are the most effective ways your school shares the great things happening with your families and communities?
One of the best things I've done since the beginning of the year! Called every parent in my advisory! https://t.co/qjEddYyWI9
A4.3: One of the highest leverage strategies that I have used with families is a positive phone call. Best that I have.
A5: U need to meet your community where they are at in terms of tools. We utilize Twitter, FB, Instagram, & among others
Boom! https://t.co/r47fv554jH
One of the best things I've done since the beginning of the year! Called every parent in my advisory! https://t.co/qjEddYyWI9
A4.3: One of the highest leverage strategies that I have used with families is a positive phone call. Best that I have.
A5: There can't be just one way. You must have redundancy.
Social Media
Newsletters
Live streaming
Phone calls
Assemblies
...etc
Awesome. The power of the positive first contact :)
https://t.co/xNiCHafSTP
One of the best things I've done since the beginning of the year! Called every parent in my advisory! https://t.co/qjEddYyWI9
A4.3: One of the highest leverage strategies that I have used with families is a positive phone call. Best that I have.
A5: What works best for you?. ASK which platform your partners are using to share story and gain pships. https://t.co/k5nhcspVW3
A5 SM helps a ton. Email blasts quick important info. Blog lets me dig deeper. Pics are lasting for Ps. F2F in the comm is genuine
A5: Personally for my classroom, I use and email the most. Our district uses FB, Twitter and School Reach
This. Is. Excellent. https://t.co/iN3emdQIjl
One of the best things I've done since the beginning of the year! Called every parent in my advisory! https://t.co/qjEddYyWI9
A4.3: One of the highest leverage strategies that I have used with families is a positive phone call. Best that I have.
A5: Facebook, student run Twitter account, , newsletters
A5: Have some Ts like and sharing Ss engagement via Twitter. District Facebook page also used.
A5 has anyone contacted the news? ;) They love a good feel-good story
Not sure about the rest of you, but I've found our most effective tools are those that allow for interac… https://t.co/8GsEtOUhhc
A5: Here are the tools that we utilize on a daily basis. High and low-tech. Full article here:… https://t.co/dxf6bQJhB1
A5b School facebook, twitter, weekly emails, school website, all over the building for when they walk in
A5: social media platforms, phone calls, notes home, word of mouth, digital signage...
How is it time for Q6 already?!
Q6: What are barriers you’ve had to overcome with regards to creating partnerships?
Ok . I'm ducking out early to go get my Cow Tippin' shoes on.
See you in 15 minutes over on https://t.co/a5kareuoS6
We have several that use in my district. Have you ever heard of It allows sharing & so much more
A6 availability. School ideas not equaling community ideas. time. time. time.
A6: Push back on new philosophies/ideas. Change is ok...It all goes back to trust and that you are doing what is best for your Ss.
School FB, twitter, newsletters, emails, newspaper...
A6: In order to make connections, you have to be connected. W/o a platform to share and connect, the message is harder to convey.
When parents have had a bad experience in school, they don't want to be apart of any school :(
A6: People are BUSY! Have to meet them where they are, and have to make it worthwhile for them.
A6: It has been challenging to push new ideas that families might not fully understand. Also if negative school experience in past
I think Eric might have won Twitter tonight. Good response here. https://t.co/6kbaCipBlu
A6: People are BUSY! Have to meet them where they are, and have to make it worthwhile for them.
go to them, walk a child home or go to the church service. Care beyond the walls
See you all next week! Thanks
Gee, thanks! But on that note...I better do my best George Costanza impersonation, and exit stage left...
Doesn’t have to be a “big” thing to show you care. Great message. https://t.co/BjREhkVvGV
go to them, walk a child home or go to the church service. Care beyond the walls
Hilarious! https://t.co/CQ6XoN4yBr
Gee, thanks! But on that note...I better do my best George Costanza impersonation, and exit stage left...
absolutely you need to ensure that your vision is clear
Our final question of the evening is on deck!
Q7: What would you like to try in order to garner a more impactful relationship between your school and community/families?
A7 keep track of the contact (contact log). I get lazy. But when I am not writing on the log.... I am not contacting the families!
A7: I am willing 2 try anything to foster & grow the relationship w/my community. A good start will be a review of tonight's chat.
A7: More positive communication and being seen out supporting students in the public.
A7: PBL with community partners at the elementary level... We do a career day, could we expand to projects based on interests?
Talk about accountability. Great stuff, Randi!
Thanks for sharing tonight on ! Love learning with you all and hearing your thoughts on creating solid partnerships!
A6: Ppl see schools as the problem and not as the helper we want to be. We all want the same thing but we are seen negatively.
A7: getting all the parents on social media (Seesaw and fb) https://t.co/et8T1BGnJT
Q6: What are barriers you’ve had to overcome with regards to creating partnerships?
Almost time for .
Debate mutlitaskers are welcome :)
Thanks for participating in tonight's chat...have a great week!
How would we go about changing this narrative? Any thoughts?
Go out and Make Monday matter! Join us again next week! Let us know how we can make this chat best fit your needs!
Thanks to my co-moderators and and all who participated. Follow some new friends to grow your PLN!
Thank you for joining us & sharing your thoughts on . It is always great learning with all of you.
Thank you to co-moderators and . Bringing greatness since January 2016!
Thanks for another great ! Great way to start off the week!
Be sure to also follow some of the new friends you met on to continue the conversation & grow your PLN.
