#leadupchat focuses on school leadership broadly, culture, changing paradigms, and the growth mindset. It's an Ed movement focused on Leadership, Culture, Growth and Shifts on Saturdays at 8:30am CST, founded by Jeff Veal (@heffrey) and Nathan Lang (@nalang1).
Welcome to #leadupchat! Please introduce yourself and then get ready to chat about "relationships as the on-ramp to rigor" with @marcihouseman helping lead the way!
Thrilled to be with all of you this morning! And grateful to @PrincipalPaul for the opportunity to facilitate such a critical conversation! Marci from UT. I help educators change lives through the power of #literacy. #leadupchat
Welcome to #leadupchat! Please introduce yourself and then get ready to chat about "relationships as the on-ramp to rigor" with @marcihouseman helping lead the way!
Welcome to #leadupchat! Please introduce yourself and then get ready to chat about "relationships as the on-ramp to rigor" with @marcihouseman helping lead the way!
Questions will be in Q1/A1 format. The first three questions will be from a school leader viewpoint and the last three more from a teacher leader viewpoint, BUT all are all things relationships! Glad you are here! #leadupchat
Shelly here: Hola, Good Morning, Buenos Dias, God Morgon, Habari za asubuhi!!!! I’m excited in any language to be here as the SUPT from Central KS! #leadupchat
Shelly here: Hola, Good Morning, Buenos Dias, God Morgon, Habari za asubuhi!!!! I’m excited in any language to be here as the SUPT from Central KS! #leadupchat
Welcome to #leadupchat! Please introduce yourself and then get ready to chat about "relationships as the on-ramp to rigor" with @marcihouseman helping lead the way!
A1: Agents of change understand that the work of transformation is collaborative work. It requires relationships that are built on a strong foundation of "We do what's best for kids. And we do it together." #leadupchat
Matt will help lead the way on 3/9 as we move from "failing forward" to "accepting criticism" when pushing for change. I'm beyond stoked for this tough topic!!! #leadupchat
A1: building authentic relationships based on Radical Candor is foundational to be agents of change. Politeness is not helpful in building authentic relationships. #leadupchat
A1. Relationships are the foundation of our work with students-staff-families. Every day we must work on building relationships. Great schools exist because of its people and the relationships. #leadupchat
A1 Relationships need to proceed most everything we do. If we want people to believe in something and put the added work that change requires we must first start with trust. #leadupchat
A1: Relationship=Everything. In order to influence change with any group of people or within any organization you have to have good working relationships with the folks involved. #leadupchat
If you are looking for lasting, substantive change, you don't get there without relationships. Relationships are the foundation, the wiring, the mortar, the bricks... Your credibility rests on your ability to build relationships of trust and respect. #leadupchat
A1 it is EVERYTHING! You can’t move people for the long term unless there is a relationship built on trust, respect, and support- leading with a heavy hand only creates competence NOT change #leadupchat
A1: Authentic relationships build trust. Healthy relationships honor others' voices. With trust and voices, change can be promoted and supported by a TRIBE. #leadupchat
A1 When relationships are authentic and provide genuine support, people are more likely to develop trust and take steps beyond their comfort zone. When mistrust ensues, people pull back. #leadupchat
Q1/A1: We have to build amazing relationships with each other first before we can fully become the change agents we seek to be. So all involved know that we have a culture of trust and support! #leadupchat
A1 Building relationships allows leaders to partner with other leaders who have created change and learn from them. Relationships also allows leaders to build a team that can plan, facilitate, and sustain intentional change #leadupchat
A1 It is easier to advocate for change when you have a strong relationship with the group as a whole. Knowing and growing your people helps to move things forward. #leadupchat
A1: Change requires learning and people don't learn when they don't have a positive relationship with the person they are supposed to be learning from. Respect and trust are foundational to learning. #leadupchat
A1: It’s hard for me to imagine sustainable change inclusive of positive morale without relationships. Folks needs to believe in the change, and many times that means they need to believe in the leader. #leadupchat
A1: it goes back to the deposit before you withdraw idea. Maybe the changes or sysytems of change won’t be too tough, but moving forward w/ less cortisol will make the process more smooth. Relationships mitigate stress. #relationshipsmatter#leadupchat
A1)Relationships matter. Period. You can’t get anyone to buy in to anything, let alone change, if you are not willing to invest time in them. Change is tricky. It takes trust, and it takes time to build that trust. #leadupchat
A1: Authentic relationships are critical in buidlng trust and making changes. Relationships are our why in school redesign. Relationships with all! #leadupchat
Love that you emphasized that relationships help us help others believe in something and put the necessary work into needed change! :) Thanks Michelle! #leadupchat
A1 Relationships need to proceed most everything we do. If we want people to believe in something and put the added work that change requires we must first start with trust. #leadupchat
A1: It helps to have allies. People have to know that they can trust your decision making. Change is only positive if it is carefully thought out. Trust is needed from both above and below the leader's position. #leadupchat
AND without teammates in your corner, affirming your emerging competence, there's no confidence in your ability. And if there's no confidence in your competence, there's no self-efficacy. We all know about self-efficacy and its impact! #leadupchat#Hattie
A1 it is EVERYTHING! You can’t move people for the long term unless there is a relationship built on trust, respect, and support- leading with a heavy hand only creates competence NOT change #leadupchat
A1: Agents of Change begin their work by building TRUST and RELATIONSHIPS. This foundation supports all the collaborative work that needs to be done when it comes to improving the educational experience for children. #leadupchat
A1: It's all about relationships. The work or issue should never come above trying to build and foster relationships no matter the circumstance. Never! #leadupchat
A1: Building and fostering strong healthy relationships leads to developing trust. And when we trust each other, we can move mountains together! #leadupchat
A1 Change brings friction.
Without relationships, it's like running an
engine with no grease.
...good luck cause it's
not covered under warranty.
#leadupchat
If you are looking for lasting, substantive change, you don't get there without relationships. Relationships are the foundation, the wiring, the mortar, the bricks... Your credibility rests on your ability to build relationships of trust and respect. #leadupchat
Everyone talks about the importance of leaders building relationships, but rarely talk about how. It does NOT mean:
• Being a kiss-up
• Choosing positivity over honesty
• Playing favorites
#leadupchat
People follow those they respect and admire- relationships take TIME. I try to listen in order to lead. I also@work to@build the leadership within teachers and this creates a culture of collaboration! Love our learning sessions! #leadupchat
A1: Relationship building is crucial. No meaningful change can occur without it! I'm in my first year in a new position, & I am only now beginning to make some changes. I had to build relationships, first. #leadupchat
A1 - change can be scary. Going about it alone even scarier. Relationships provide support, courage and trust that we are in this together. Collective Efficacy is a powerful thing. #leadupchat
A1: Have seen TRUST dropped may times this AM when speaking of the essential ingredients of relationships. It's huge, inescapable, and hard to do. Make it practical: find a teammate this week and trust them...with an idea, with a responsibility. #leadupchat
A1: In order for change to be supported, there has to be a deep level of trust between all stakeholders. Trust is developed through relationships. #leadupchat
A1 When relationships are authentic and provide genuine support, people are more likely to develop trust and take steps beyond their comfort zone. When mistrust ensues, people pull back. #leadupchat
Passion Day number 3 in the books. Got a chance to do what I do best, engage learners in conversations about politics and religion. Making discourse civil again! #sschat#coexist#religion#leadupchat#leadlap
A1-Every role!Change is exponentially better when more people work the vision. So building strong trusting relationships with others transforms into massive action to accomplish specified change.#leadupchat
A1 Relationships that are genuine build trust and trust cultivates risk taking. That leads to growth and change. If no trusting relationships exist, then paranoia and distrust prevail and it’s hard to progress in that environment. #leadupchat
A1: Change requires learning and people don't learn when they don't have a positive relationship with the person they are supposed to be learning from. Respect and trust are foundational to learning. #leadupchat
A1: People are reciprocal creatures. If you care for me and trust me then I will do the same for you. If you want to inspire a great change...inspire and care for the people daily and they will do the same. Great change comes from great compassion for others. #leadupchat
A1: You can focus on test scores, behavior tools, or the next big program. The bottom line is Relationships. Without positive relationships, you will see very little return on instruction (ROI). #leadupchat
A1: Relathionships are the foundation to all we do, but for change it is the only thing we can build on. As Ls the hard of change will fall on our shoulders; Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. Change and leadership has to prevail, even after you’re gone. #leadupchat
Change also needs to be nurtured. If you build great relationships and others buy in, they will help nurture with you. If you don’t, others will be hesitant to help. #leadupchat
A1: without relationships you can’t change anything. Relationships are the KEY to being successful. Students and Ts will listen and grow when they trust you and know you care about them. #LeadUpChat
A1 @ToddWhitaker says, If the principal doesn't create the climate, someone else will. Climate is created through relationships, because relationships build trust. #leadupchat
A1: Building relationships is a must for leaders who want to make change happen within their school or division. If people can connect and communicate then trust is built within that community which will then foster change. #leadupchat
A1: Building relationship is EVERYTHING! How can you lead people if you know nothing about them? Look at what happens in the classroom as the size increases. #leadupchat
A1: Agents of Change begin their work by building TRUST and RELATIONSHIPS. This foundation supports all the collaborative work that needs to be done when it comes to improving the educational experience for children. #leadupchat
I think when you have a good relationship with people based on trust and transparency they will run through a wall for you and as a principal I need that in my life everyday . #leadupchat
A1 Change brings friction.
Without relationships, it's like running an
engine with no grease.
...good luck cause it's
not covered under warranty.
#leadupchat
Almost ready to advocate for public education on March 5th. This lesson? Getting our elevator pitches ready for the legislators, lobbyists and staffers. #education#advocacy#sschat#leadlap#LeadUpChat
A2: I build the relationship through the manner in which I engage with others in the work of transformation. We learn & grow together. We don't shy away from difficult conversations but actually strengthen our relationship through the conversation. #leadupchat
A1: Whether its students or educators, building relationships is essential when leading innovative practices! Time invested here yields the highest rate of return! #leadupchat
Such a great point! Trust is huge in building relationships! I like the challenge of finding someone to trust. If you put your belief in them they will work harder and develop better self efficacy! #leadupchat
A1. Relationships are at the very heart of leadership. No one follows anyone who they feel they are disconnected from,not understood by, or considers them unimportant. Change agents change hearts before they change heads.
#leadupchat
A2: for me, I came into an org culture that was “command and control.” The staff is used to that. I need to be patient as they get more comfortable with the power I am giving them to lead. #leadupchat
A1: I think to truly be an agent of change you must build relationships first. If you are in a leadership role those relationships are what make the wheel of change rotate smoothly. If you build it they will come! ❤️#leadupchat
A1: Trust is developed over time...one interaction at a time.
When 'we' are conscious about building trustworthy relationships, we can forge ahead with ideas and possibilities for change that can be molded, adapted, and accepted by all involved.
#leadupchat
A leader acting as a change agent cannot do his/her job without establishing positive relationships. All decisions that are made need to be good for children. #leadupchat
A2 For us right now it is dealing with many changes in staff and students that require hard work on everyone's part. We are struggling to build a strong cohesive team when most days we do not even have time to talk. #leadupchat
A2: In my role it means we work side-by-side. In the end, I give credit to those beside me and accept any criticism as my own. I'm an AP. I work for Ss and Ts. For them. Not the other way around. #leadupchat
A2 Tackling tough stuff means being honest and transparent in conversations. That creates the ‘genuine’ and ‘authentic’ part of the role. Sometimes this is more challenging/difficult than others but definitely builds trust. #leadupchat
A2: At the moment, the tough stuff is grappling with why our instructional strategies don't work for so many students. How and when do we teach executive functioning and social-emotional skills when our curriculum already feels too full? #leadupchat
A2: I'm putting together a team of stakeholders (people with specific strengths) to help me tackle the tough stuff (changes in preparation for year 2 in this new position). I like the model of Lincoln's cabinet (Team of Rivals). #leadupchat
A2)Next week I begin state testing for our ELs. We have been collecting written samples. It has been a process. But, I have a great team, and together we have been working day by day since January. I am definitely blessed to have them. #leadupchat
A2: Tackling "tough stuff" requires collaboration. Tough stuff can inject emotions into situations, so it's important to practice patience, empathy, and respect. #leadupchat
A2 Tackling tough stuff looks like bringing members of the team together, identifying the nature of the tough stuff, breaking it down into parts, and working through it together. Our team is strategic about seeing tough stuff as opportunities to build our capacity #leadupchat
A2. We are adjusting our bell schedule- so it means sharing the challenge with staff and listening to their ideas - collectively making a decision in best interest of kids. #leadupchat
A2) Working with my Direct Reports, my colleagues, & my supt are my major portion of daily work. I’m also blessed to lead teams of teachers in C, I, & A. The “together” always gets me further down the road with more creative & sharper ideas/plans. #leadupchat
Q2/A1: Taking on systemic change w/ amazing teachers and asking them to reflect on what they do well, what they are challenged w/ & what skills they haven’t developed yet? The tough stuff is getting the adults to change some of their actions and invest in themselves #leadupchat
A2: Watering seeds we just planted so they will sprout for Spring is one area that we are tackling projects together. Colleagues are helping while I attend the @NCCE_EdTech conference this week. #leadupchat
A2: Leaders need to be present, and help in finding solutions. It is one thing to present ideas and solutions, it is another to be actively working with others to bring the solutions to life in your school. #leadupchat
A2: "Tackling the tough stuff" for me right now is addressing a reality that is dissatisfactory and needs adapted to fit the urgency and importance of NOW. This is hard because there's a lot of time, effort, & pride wrapped up in reality...even if it's not working! #leadupchat
That is a struggle. I know you are up for it and that those with whom you interact recognize your efforts to build relationships! Hang in there Michelle! #leadupchat
A1. The authenticity of those relationships is a game changer. So many are good at creating a perception of caring, and see leadership as an act rather than a habit of who you are and how you behave. False kindness ruins leadership efforts. Be real! #leadupchat
A2 I’m in a new role as an instructional coach so it’s all about fostering relationships, listening to understand wants and needs, engaging in reflective conversations together. #leadupchat
Q1 - Trust is a must. A leader acting as a change agent cannot do his/her job without establishing positive relationships & trust. This comes in time. All decisions that are made need to be good for children. #leadupchat
A2: The biggest thing for me this week was making the extra requirements for teachers painless. We ALL agreed the step was best for kids, but every change requires effort. Trust increases when you do what's right for kids and look out for teachers! #leadupchat
A:1 In the classroom without relationships kids don’t buy in...to anything! Relationships= care...Care = love, kids learn most from those they love. Those relationships toughest to build....need it the most! Work on this everyday, every minute. #leadupchat
A2: It had been about rebuilding culture and climate when I first arrived three years ago. Now we are seeing the results and we're keeping the pressure on- it's about what we expect to see in classrooms, during instruction, setting grade level goals and monitoring. #leadupchat
A2: Tackling the tough stuff means not running from hard conversations, being willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work , not just tell others to do it, and above all ALWAYS be transparent with the issues. #leadupchat
Honestly? It’s a lot easier. My job is mostly getting people to believe in themselves and their humanity and then backing them when things get hard. That’s an easy prescription #leadupchat
A2: Any school moving forward has “tough stuff” to deal with. Finding the right work, taking the right next step is the most difficult part of progress. #leadupchat
It can be really hard to determine what to take off our plates to make room for those things that are more effective. I applaud your efforts to have these tough conversations!! #leadupchat
A1: Relationships are not a distraction to the work, they are the work. Relationships are the foundation to everything true leadership is about. #leadupchat
A2: My students and I tackle problems out in the community and do service learning. There is no lesson plan that provides the answer. I am working with my students and trying to figure out how to help the world around us. It's not easy, but it's worth it. #leadupchat
A2- Sometimes we have to show our vulnerabilities to foster credibility. You need some credibility to gain trust. teaching/learning is the tough stuff... knowing you are making an impact and how is tough stuff. Asking for help builds trust. #leadupchat
A2: My current role is a classroom T, but luckily for me tackling "tough stuff" is looked at by my division as a collective issue. Grade level teams, vertical teams, county wide PDs are all used for us to tackle issues of behavior, assessments, peer support. #leadupchat#FCPS
A2: as the Supt at school and community, I get all the “stuff”. Tackling it takes lots of humility, vision ownership, vision sharing, allowing others to own it too, creating constructive building/ rebuild, and opening up the 2way street that relationships are! #leadupchat
This is a tough one. The plate is getting fuller and fuller but at the same time we know we have to meet basic needs, build relationships and meet social-emotional needs before we can even begin to tackle all the curricular outcomes. #leadupchat
A2 I think the tough stuff is the consistency of being there for the everyday things. Validating the importance of the day to day makes people feel valued.#leadupchat
A2: Tackling tough stuff together often looks like taking a student centered approach. Asking what are the needs? What are creative solutions? What are internal motivators? #leadupchat
A2: When students struggle to learn, it’s hard to identify interventions and support. The key is for all adults to work together to support all students. One teacher may have a difficult class, but the team should offer support and recommendations. #leadupchat
You are SOOO speaking my language right now! I love the leadership model that Lincoln provided for us--especially the model of how he built his cabinet. Much to learn from this great leader! #LeadLikeLincoln#leadupchat
A2: I'm putting together a team of stakeholders (people with specific strengths) to help me tackle the tough stuff (changes in preparation for year 2 in this new position). I like the model of Lincoln's cabinet (Team of Rivals). #leadupchat
A2: I think in our "investigative teams" at #UVlearn we have an OUTSTANDING opportunity to build trusting relationships with each other as professionally hungry agents of change. The key: PUT in the WORK. I trust teammates who truly co-labor. #leadupchat@heidiharris515
Agree, Robert. Team members value leaders' presence, action, & support with the day-to-day activities that they are charged to complete. This rolling up the sleeves approach shows team members that leaders are in it for the long haul & value the team's work @rbreyer51#leadupchat
A2: Tackling the tough stuff means not running from hard conversations, being willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work , not just tell others to do it, and above all ALWAYS be transparent with the issues. #leadupchat
I think you have summed up the debacle all teachers feel in regard to curriculum & instruction right now. It is truly bringing balance to executive functioning skills & SEL as instructional strategies for content delivery & process. Love this Keri. #leadupchat
Great point. About 20% of my students are performing poorly on curriculum and need executive functioning/ Social-emotional skill development. I'm so thankful our district is supporting w/ a behavior para to teach these students SEL skills while I teach sm. grps. #leadupchat
Love this infographic! Thanks for sharing! I especially love the first part say what you think, but WHY YOU THINK IT! A lot times people share their opinions but not why they are thinking that way, which can many times hinder those relationships #truth#honesty#leadupchat
Collective Cognitive Dissonance.
That's exactly what it is.
Then tension is it creates is the exact reason it also releases endorphins that we call "trust" after we move through the conflict.
#leadupchat
A quick example. A staff member came to my office struggling - “tyler, I think you need to fix this and make a decision.” I stopped them and said, let’s strategize a solution that helps you and gives you the power here. It was life changing for them #leadupchat
This is such a big deal for me. I want to mindful of the work that we are having our Ts do. If there is a way to make the tech do a lot of the heavy lifting, or if there is a way that I can shoulder some of the load, I am there. #LeadUpChat
A2: The biggest thing for me this week was making the extra requirements for teachers painless. We ALL agreed the step was best for kids, but every change requires effort. Trust increases when you do what's right for kids and look out for teachers! #leadupchat
A:1 In the classroom without relationships kids don’t buy in...to anything! Relationships= care...Care = love, kids learn most from those they love. Those relationships toughest to build....need it the most! Work on this everyday, every minute. #leadupchat
A2: I think the role of the leader is to be the CFR, Chief FEAR REMOVER! You must make it clear the environment is a BRAVE space where people can communicate about meaningful things. #leadupchat
This is a tough one. The plate is getting fuller and fuller but at the same time we know we have to meet basic needs, build relationships and meet social-emotional needs before we can even begin to tackle all the curricular outcomes. #leadupchat
A2: Tough stuff...
Sit side-by-side with 'people.' (like, actually sitting side-by-side physically at the table).
Put the 'issue' (or tough stuff) in front of you.
Tackle it together 'with' people.
Be about the issue(s) or 'tough stuff' TOGETHER!
#leadupchat
A2. Tackling tough stuff means to be willing to tell the truth with love. It’s not about trying to soften hard truths. We need to be courageous enough to say as leaders this is really hard but I have a responsibility to lead with honesty. Now let’s get it done. #leadupchat
Agreed Chrys. Our friend @DouglasReeves often comes back to how we have to begin with relationships & then systematically break the problems down into workable solutions. #leadupchat
I am so glad that you are allowing this to happen. When you build up leaders it allows you to feel better about your job and ensuring that everyone is working together for the betterment of our students! #leadupchat
Sometimes we have to slow down and address something before we can move forward otherwise we move at a snail's pace. I totally understand the frustration, especially when we are expected to 'cover' so many things before the end of the year! #leadupchat
This is so true. It's important to understand other perspectives, so the work can move forward without negativity. "there's a lot of time, effort, & pride wrapped up in reality...even if it's not working" #leadupchat
A2: "Tackling the tough stuff" for me right now is addressing a reality that is dissatisfactory and needs adapted to fit the urgency and importance of NOW. This is hard because there's a lot of time, effort, & pride wrapped up in reality...even if it's not working! #leadupchat
Last year we had almost 200 incidents where students were referred to the office for behavior. This year, we've had 47. It's amazing what can be accomplished when we're able to focus on learning rather behavior management. #leadupchat
A2: As a team, we talk about OUR path to greatness. We are on this journey together & that means celebrating achievements together but just as importantly it means working through challenging opportunities TOGETHER. Transparent, supportive leadership. #leadupchat
I ABSOLUTELY agree with you. But with so many expectations and standards to meet, the trickle down impact is real...how can we take off our plate(s) without compromising instruction and learning? #leadupchat
A3: The investment in others starts with the relationship. However, it is not a complete investment if we do not leverage relationships to develop & grow the people around us. Be a Multiplier. When we amplify the genius of others, teaching & learning are transformed. #leadupchat
One of the most developmental moments is when I share the mistake a staff member made (privately) AND then we walk through a way of restoration that allows them to walk through it with dignity and power. #leadupchat
A2 One T with one class no longer works due to class complexity. Collective responsibility and collaborating to meet S needs is required. The tough stuff is all day every day if we are trying to meet all Ss where they are emotionally, socially, and academically. #leadupchat
A2: This question connects to the “mission drift” convo on #822chat earlier this morning. The “tough stuff” involves staying the course by making intentional instructional adjustments to finish the task and not to drift or divert along the way. #leadupchat
Oh! I like that- Chief Fear Remover. Encouraging people to take risks by telling them they don't need to ask permission first, and forgiving them if they try and fail definitely helps remove fear. #leadupchat
And it’s so much easier; I don’t have to keep track of all the puppet strings. I can be free to focus on big picture issues, knowing the staff has the day to day stuff. #leadupchat
A2. Let’s stop the sandwich method:
Something nice
The truth
Something nice
We all know when it’s happening to us. Let’s move toward a more authentic leadership style built on trusting relationships & lets end the “fake it until you make it movement”. #leadupchat
A3. Within our classrooms we have to spend time in social situations that allow for people to get closer to get to know one another. It can't just be about content. #LeadUpChat
Ever since I read Lincoln on Leadership, I have been an avid student of his leadership style. I love learning all I can and then trying to replicate his leadership. Did you know that he struggled with severe depression and overcame it to be the leader we all know? #leadupchat
Many schools are experiencing this, and while it’s a challenge, we have to ensure the relationships between teacher-students and peers are developed. Begin with culture, infuse team building, growth mindset, and select strategies with a high effect size. #leadupchat
A2: As an Instructional Coach assisting colleagues can be the tough stuff sometimes. At times I find that in trying to please everyone you end up pleasing no one. I have to remember to keep the focus off of “me” and on “we!” #leadupchat 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
A1. The authenticity of those relationships is a game changer. So many are good at creating a perception of caring, and see leadership as an act rather than a habit of who you are and how you behave. False kindness ruins leadership efforts. Be real! #leadupchat
A2: For our school, it has been about litteracy (reading grades 1-3) and global competencies (grades 4-6). We are changing our pedagogical culture. Tackling tough stuff for us = holding each other accountable to a bar that is set high.
#leadupchat
Everyone in a school OWNS the dissatisfactory reality. Therefore everyone OWNS the solution AND it's completely dependent on everyone playing a part. Rarely do "I" have the answers, but we "always" do. #leadupchat
A2: Tough stuff...
Sit side-by-side with 'people.' (like, actually sitting side-by-side physically at the table).
Put the 'issue' (or tough stuff) in front of you.
Tackle it together 'with' people.
Be about the issue(s) or 'tough stuff' TOGETHER!
#leadupchat
Cathy Ann, I’d submit that the “sometimes” is really “always.” When we hide our vulnerabilities then we come off as less than humble & unauthentic. I could write a book about the number of times I failed in this category. True humility fosters our growth mindset. #leadupchat
Q2 - “Tough Stuff” can look differently to different staff members. In the end, people need to know you are willing to work on whatever it is they are tackling together. That means addressing the challenge head on. #leadupchat
A2: tough stuff right now is trying to figure out how to give strategies and help some Ss in our classes understand that being kind is cool. #leadupchat
A3. Relationships allow us to have authentic conversations and maximize strengths of others. We cannot strive for excellence unless we help influence others in their thinking, behaviors and habits. Starts w/ Relationships. #leadupchat
I have adopted a mantra I heard recently: "We can wring our hands or we can roll up our sleeves. But we can't do both." Isn't that powerful? I choose to roll up my sleeves! #leadupchat
A2: Tackling the tough stuff means not running from hard conversations, being willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work , not just tell others to do it, and above all ALWAYS be transparent with the issues. #leadupchat
And 19 of those are from one little friend who we've put great supports in place for now. But we couldn't do it without relationships and a team. #leadupchat
It all starts with trust. I have to believe you are going to try the right thing for the system. If we fake it then have a discipline convo it builds fear. #leadupchat
A3: Once again #leadupchat helps me center and refocus. I just corrected papers and was disappointed with some students efforts. Instead of reprimanding them, I should focus on building relationships with these students. #Leadupchat
There's the kind of trust that comes from working with someone for many years.
But that's really assurance, not trust.
I think we use the terms as synonyms but the difference is big went comes to leadership.
#leadupchat
A3: Those relationships that you built, will allow for deeper discussions and honest feedback that can shape and improve teaching in your school. #leadupchat
YES! We must have the courage to have these tough conversations. Honest conversations that speak from a place of belief can be powerful. #letsgetitdone#leadupchat
Bingo! Especially in the late winter, early spring. Tough times in schools. "Taking away" puts fuel back in the tank. And if it's something that we've "always done" this time of year and NOBODY is asking about it, then forget about it. Like forever :-) #leadupchat
A3: We must utilize those relationships to build on Ts strengths. When we identify, encourage, and support what Ts are naturally good at, they do more of the same. This reflects in every aspect of their classroom. #leadupchat
A3: The leverage must occur by first discovering what students are interested in & weaving their interests into a curriculum. Then, and only then, can the instructional process improve! #leadupchat
It's so important to remind ourselves that true learning is deep. When we're doing too much, we remain superficial and that actually does compromise learning. When we focus on teaching skills instead of content, it becomes easier to unload that plate.
#leadupchat
I have adopted a mantra I heard recently: "We can wring our hands or we can roll up our sleeves. But we can't do both." Isn't that powerful? I choose to roll up my sleeves! #leadupchat
A2: Tackling the tough stuff means not running from hard conversations, being willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work , not just tell others to do it, and above all ALWAYS be transparent with the issues. #leadupchat
A3: Through relationships, we learn learner likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. Building learning activities around these, provides the bridge to meaningful learning experiences. #leadupchat
A3: When students know that you care and you have that relationship foundation then the learning comes much easier, they are willing to work for you and believe in themselves. Think about any close relationship- if you are close, you don't want to disappoint. #leadupchat
A2: I think in our "investigative teams" at #UVlearn we have an OUTSTANDING opportunity to build trusting relationships with each other as professionally hungry agents of change. The key: PUT in the WORK. I trust teammates who truly co-labor. #leadupchat@heidiharris515
A3 Relationships are necessary to increase the effectiveness of coaching our Ss & team members through rigorous T & L. The relationships that we have established will allow us to coach our people through the difficult moments of rigor & help push our people to success #leadupchat
Paul, you have a great idea going. @srebeducation teaches schools how to use #FocusTeams to do the “stuff together” portions. They gain us mileage & foster all types of creative solutions to building challenges. #leadupchat
In reply to
@PrincipalPaul, @heidiharris515, @srebeducation
A3 It doesn’t have to be complicated, just a natural positive flow. My 16 overheard his teacher complimenting him to another teacher and the light went on. His confidence was surpassed only by the effort he started putting into his work. #leadupchat
A3: As a leader, the relationships I develop with my staff is critical to supporting and encouraging them to try new things in their classrooms in the name of student achievement. We can share the responsibility of problem-solving and improving as a team #leadupchat
A3: Relationships need to be the star of the "show", not a background character. Building relationships require intentionality, time, & action. #leadupchat
A3. Relationships allow us to have authentic conversations and maximize strengths of others. We cannot strive for excellence unless we help influence others in their thinking, behaviors and habits. Starts w/ Relationships. #leadupchat
A2: I think in our "investigative teams" at #UVlearn we have an OUTSTANDING opportunity to build trusting relationships with each other as professionally hungry agents of change. The key: PUT in the WORK. I trust teammates who truly co-labor. #leadupchat@heidiharris515
Q3/A1: Part of building great relationships is identifying individuals strengths and interest. Then leveraging the right people to build capacity for them to help identify what we want our students to learn and how effective are we at teaching that? #Coherence#leadupchat
A3: Relationships Involve:
Community
Authentic Tasks
Student Voice
Student Choice
Community Partnerships
Reflection
Celebrate Small Wins
SEL
Learning Space
Rigor & Relevance
#leadupchat
I have adopted a mantra I heard recently: "We can wring our hands or we can roll up our sleeves. But we can't do both." Isn't that powerful? I choose to roll up my sleeves! #leadupchat
A2: Tackling the tough stuff means not running from hard conversations, being willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work , not just tell others to do it, and above all ALWAYS be transparent with the issues. #leadupchat
#leadupchat:
If I have spinach in my teeth, will you tell me the truth or let it sit there?
If you see something I could be doing to make a greater impact on my students, will you let me know or be "nice" and walk on by?
In reply to
@3_DLeadership, @pattersonaubrey, @mafost
A3: The best learning happens when students feel comfortable and safe enough to be vulnerable with new ideas/activities. (same for adult learners) Trust takes things to the next level! #leadupchat
A3: This. This is why I became a L: I want Ts and Commuinty to be LOVED, PUSHED, SHARED. Instruction follows one’s heart, we are the classroom/ office/ building/community. Relationships are 2way streets, so is transparency. It MUST be present, it must DRIVE us! #leadupchat
Have the class make positive sticky notes to put on lockers, or in hallways. Spreading anonymous kindness. This week, we came back from lunch today to find "You've been kissed. Now it's your turn." Hershey kisses on each student's desk with notes to be kind. #leadupchat
I LOVE this insight. Well said, my friend. Agree about the superficiality of things when we have too many things going on. Go deep, not wide! #leadupchat
It's so important to remind ourselves that true learning is deep. When we're doing too much, we remain superficial and that actually does compromise learning. When we focus on teaching skills instead of content, it becomes easier to unload that plate.
#leadupchat
All the credit for our investigative teams goes to @heidiharris515 and @crayons_coffee. Two teachers at our school who are stepping up, helping us dream, design, and deliver a new reality of high-leverage learning. #leadupchat
Paul, you have a great idea going. @srebeducation teaches schools how to use #FocusTeams to do the “stuff together” portions. They gain us mileage & foster all types of creative solutions to building challenges. #leadupchat
In reply to
@PrincipalPaul, @heidiharris515, @srebeducation
Yes! The Principal of a school will make or break it. Principals lead through modeling and consistently communicating a vision, but even more important is to hold and monitor expectations for learning, culture and climate to bring about solutions. #leadupchat#nced
A2: Leaders need to be present, and help in finding solutions. It is one thing to present ideas and solutions, it is another to be actively working with others to bring the solutions to life in your school. #leadupchat
It's like the insurance is great, because it brings comfort and friendliness to the workplace.
It's like an old marriage (not a bad thing😀).
But it's totally different than a good relationship built on trust.
#leadupchat
A3: Ss 🔁 Ts have opportunities for informal learning. Ex: @HahaioneES K-5 Ss + faculty catapult design invention competion [student won!]
Ts 🔁 Ts - helping Ts to grow their personal professional learning communities via Twitter, regional EdCamps, etc.
#leadupchat
A3. Relationships are where partnerships are built. We can find common ground in what we all want in the end. The debate on how we get there is much more meaningful when we can say unequivocally we all want AND are willing to do what is best for children. #leadupchat
A3: We look at our kids as learners, not data points. Our PLC conversations are rooting in kids. We are willing to ask questions, assess data, set benchmarks, etc. but it's always about what kids need and how we can get them there. The answer is relationships. #leadupchat
A3: Once you have built a strong relationship with students they will want to learn and work for you. It's at that point you must find ways to incorporate their interests and passions into the learning process to keep the momentum going. #leadupchat
A3: Creating an organization of leaders is the goal. Changes to teaching and learning to meet the modern needs of students and families requires agility and experimentation. A boss culture slows all of this down. #leadupchat
A3: I have said so many times in the last 2 years...we won't see the needle move in rigor, scores, and data until we have relationships first. We will keep collecting the dots--then connections to the dots will happen! Keep the qualatative data in front of you too! #leadupchat
Q4:
"Kids don't learn from people they don't like."
What are some practices that lead to students "liking" their teachers in a way that unlocks rigorous learning? #leadupchat
A3: Being 'on' about teaching & learning is critical for continuous growth & development.
Not learning, is NOT an option!
Important to share the 'learning' we are 'on' about, but maybe more important is documenting & sharing the process for this learning!
#leadupchat
A3 See @patricklencioni for tips on trust and how to get to vulnerability-based trust. When we can be vulnerable with each other, we can really make things happen as a staff to collectively meet Ss' needs. https://t.co/kD6UmS9Njr#leadupchat
A3: Reading, ‘riting, ‘rithmetic...relationships. Let us not forget the fourth R, for it is the cornerstone of rigorous and meaningful instruction. Ss welcome academic challenges when they trust the deliverer of instruction. #leadupchat
A3: Remembering that people, students and adults alike, will always do more when they feel valued is key. Students will rise to the bar that is set when they feel supported, encouraged & loved. #LeadUpChat
A3 When students feel connected and understood, they’re more likely to take responsible risks and work harder. Leverage their strengths, interests, provide voice & choice. The same goes for teachers. #leadupchat
A3: Give me reasonable class sizes so I can get to know my Ss. We've proven that scattershot doesn't work. Better funding so I can make experiences relevant would be helpful too. #leadupchat
Recently, I heard of a leader who used science to help teachers understand how to use tech well. The tech is the lever. Our attitude is the fulcrum. Where we move the fulcrum determines how much work we end up doing versus how the lever lightens our load. #leadupchat
This is such a big deal for me. I want to mindful of the work that we are having our Ts do. If there is a way to make the tech do a lot of the heavy lifting, or if there is a way that I can shoulder some of the load, I am there. #LeadUpChat
A2: The biggest thing for me this week was making the extra requirements for teachers painless. We ALL agreed the step was best for kids, but every change requires effort. Trust increases when you do what's right for kids and look out for teachers! #leadupchat
A4: Greet students at the door. Every day. Make eye contact. Use their names. Seek to have a one minute conversation with each student, every day. See the good and acknowledge it. See the need and address it. #leadupchat#KidsDeserveIt
A3) With S’s, relationships will increase buy-in. Buy-in will increase perseverance. Perseverance to the task will increase grit & tenacity. However, w/out the relationship, you are solely relying on the kids own internal motivation which may/not be toward my content. #leadupchat
A3 I think we need to take time to slow it down. Without taking time to listen and to learn about one another and our successes and struggles it is hard to move forward with improved teaching and learning. #leadupchat
For leaders, there is a difference between relationships and friendships. it's important for all professionals to remember the distinction. #leadupchat
A3. Leveraging the strong relationships we have with those we serve helps us to create a culture where vulnerability is seen as a strength, failures are seen as bravery, and nobody feels alone in their efforts. #leadupchat
A3: Any growth requires discomfort, which requires vulnerability. As leaders, we must first be vulnerable to help build the bridge of trust to those we serve. Being vulnerable is hard but it is #courageousleadership. #leadupchat
We got crystal clear on our expectations, review expectations, and I say the same thing on the announcements every am: "We speak nicely, act kindly, move calmly, listen carefully, do our best, and if no one has told you they love you, know Mr. Duffy does." #leadupchat
In reply to
@Isham_Literacy, @KeriSnowden, @ElisaBostwick
My dear mentor @donnapeters51 taught me to rub their backs while holding their feet to the fire. :) And @LizWiseman says that Multipliers ensure that everyone has fastened their seatbelt because we are about to hit the accelerator. #leadupchat
A2. Tackling tough stuff means to be willing to tell the truth with love. It’s not about trying to soften hard truths. We need to be courageous enough to say as leaders this is really hard but I have a responsibility to lead with honesty. Now let’s get it done. #leadupchat
A4: LOVE: Don’t talk about it, BE about it!
Any form of a daily check-in is the start of caring and loving kids. We may be the only person who looks them in the eye and says “Are you doing okay today?” #leadupchat
A4: We build relationships through schoolwide community groups, door greetings, side to side conversations, zones of regualtion check-ins, etc. Not what is easiest for adults, but what is best for students! #leadupchat
A4: For principals, kids won't/can't like us unless we spend time with them. Call me old-fashioned, but I feel like elementary principals need to pull some lunch duty daily just for this reason. #leadupchat
A4 When we take time to get to know them and accept them without judgement. This can be hard but so many of them are dealing with things beyond our control. We can control our acceptance and our love. #leadupchat
A4: Having Ss "like" their teachers, begins with trust and knowing that they are supported in the classroom. They want teachers who take time to know them, work with them, and show them how what they are learning is relevant & important to their lives. #leadupchat
A4. Asking insightful questions! @conniehamilton is finishing up writing a new book about this topic of questioning and I am SUPER excited for it to be released!
"How are you today?" is good but "How was that game you played in yesterday?" is much better. #LeadUpChat
A4: Students have to know that we care about them as people, not test scores. Laugh with them. Be interested in their lives and interests. Notice when they're feeling good or bad. And don't waste their time. Think highly of them. Expect positive things! #leadupchat
Q4:
"Kids don't learn from people they don't like."
What are some practices that lead to students "liking" their teachers in a way that unlocks rigorous learning? #leadupchat
Q4:
"Kids don't learn from people they don't like."
What are some practices that lead to students "liking" their teachers in a way that unlocks rigorous learning? #leadupchat
A4)I remember the story of the T who collected affirmations from her Ss about their classmates, and then took the time to disseminate them in like fashion to her Ss. Years later those Ss still had them. That is the type of educator and impact I hope I make. #leadupchat
A4: I've felt I've had to be tougher on students recently. However, that just leads to more shutting down and defiance. Some of the students just need some quiet time. I may start limiting time on devices and have them read and tell me about it instead. #leadupchat
Yes! Failures are seen as bravery and we learn to persevere through them toward growth when we feel supported through strong relationships! #leadupchat
A3. Leveraging the strong relationships we have with those we serve helps us to create a culture where vulnerability is seen as a strength, failures are seen as bravery, and nobody feels alone in their efforts. #leadupchat
Q4/A1: Be Real! It was the most important thing I did as a T for my S’s. I was unapologetically authentic with them love, frustrations, hope, expectations, and willingness to listen. Students see and know when adults are faking #BeReal#leadupchat
No slow starts! Just Fact Finders, Implementors, Follow Through, and Quick Starts. Check out the Kolbe. We all have a leadership style. We need all of them to be successful! I need the other 3 to slow me down! #leadupchat
A4: I don’t know that Ss have to like every teacher, but they have to have something or someone that they care about or who cares about them. This is why every kid needs a hero and every kid needs something that makes them feel connected to school. #leadupchat
Q4:
"Kids don't learn from people they don't like."
What are some practices that lead to students "liking" their teachers in a way that unlocks rigorous learning? #leadupchat
A4: And a shoutout to #UVlearn teachers. I sat in on several parent-teacher conferences this week and each time heard the parent say to the classroom teacher: "My kid just loves you!" The rest of the conference was CAKE after that! #leadupchat
When I was a Principal, I LOVED my time in the cafeteria! And in classrooms. You know you have established good routines when students don't "react" when you walk into a classroom--it's just the norm for you to be there. :) #leadupchat
A4: For principals, kids won't/can't like us unless we spend time with them. Call me old-fashioned, but I feel like elementary principals need to pull some lunch duty daily just for this reason. #leadupchat
What do your PLCs look like? Our county is too small to have true, effective PLCs. I really like Marzano and Dufour's strategy but looking for more ideas. #leadupchat#satchat#LeadersToLearnFrom#edchat
Absolutely! As an elementary principal that was often one of my tasks. Car doors, lunch duty, clean up on aisle 9, playground duty, watching case for a teacher to grab a break...all soft ways to build relationships across the school. #leadupchat
A4: Many educators think they need to be the fun teacher giving out more candy and less homework. I have not found this to be true. Ss "like" teachers who care about them, talk to them like real people, have high expectations (and enjoy teaching) #leadupchat
A4. We must be “real” with kids - let them see us be vulnerable with trying new things (growth mindset), have fun teaching and take interest in students as people (get to know their passions). #leadupchat
A4: It all boils down to this: Ss will not remember everything you say, but will always remember how you made them feel. Good or bad, this is the key to the relationship building process that leads to meaningful learning #leadupchat
A4b)In addition, show them that you care. Be at a choir concert. Show up to the game. Greet them with a big smile at the grocery store. L.O.V.E. them!!! #leadupchat
A4 Build relationships by having real conversations with Ss. In the hallway, at lunch, at recess, before school, during dismissal. Let them know you see and know them! #leadupchat
How will your kids answer this question from @Larryferlazzo? When a student feels safe and cared for and they know they teacher loves them and wants them to succeed, they will amaze you. It starts with the culture and climate we establish for them. #leadupchat
A4: I try & stay current with all things my high school students are into. That means music, games, sports, TV. That way we can chat about something they like before getting into the educational stuff. They will start to see you as a normal person not...a teacher. #leadupchat
A4: Give high fives and hellos every morning at your door. Learn and call students by their names. Say bye to them every day as they leave. Try to attend one of their sporting or scouting events or something outside of school. #leadupchat
Yes, data is important, but only if you can get at the story it tells. ie. 90% graduation rate means 1 out of 10 kids are not getting the support they need to cross that finish line. Then ask what they need to get there and how we can support. #leadupchat
A4. If leaders demonstrate that we love those we serve first & foremost and do so enough to tell them the truth, push them when they need to be pushed, & encourage them when they need to be encouraged, the like may be questioned on some days but the love never will. #LeadUpChat
A3: If I have strong relationships with teachers & have built trust and respect, then we will most likely be open to improving teaching and learning together. Much easier to get buy-in that way! #leadupchat
A4. Asking insightful questions! @conniehamilton is finishing up writing a new book about this topic of questioning and I am SUPER excited for it to be released!
"How are you today?" is good but "How was that game you played in yesterday?" is much better. #LeadUpChat
I think that is true. We can get so caught up in the race that we forget to stop and ponder. Time spent will reap benefits in the long run but it is hard to remember that in the race. #leadupchat
A5
➡️ Humor
➡️ Laughter
➡️ High Fives (that the kids have to jump for)
➡️ Hard, Tiring Work
➡️ Opportunities to Fail
➡️ Real Growth they can See
☢️ Zero Pretension
#leadupchat
Q4:
"Kids don't learn from people they don't like."
What are some practices that lead to students "liking" their teachers in a way that unlocks rigorous learning? #leadupchat
A4: Positive relationships between Ts and Ss are among the most commonly cited variables associated with effective instruction. If the relationship is strong, instructional strategies seem to be more effective. Know them. Make them feel seen and validated. #leadupchat
A4: Get to know them as individuals. Talk to them, not at them. Attend their extracurricular activities and let them know you're there to watch them succeed. Sometimes we show up, but Ss don't know why. Maybe were related to some other S together. #leadupchat
A4: Our best teachers do this with Ss: use respectful language, focus on student more than task, admit when they make a mistake, apologize when they’ve done something wrong. They model what is expected of our Ss.
#leadupchat
Q4:
"Kids don't learn from people they don't like."
What are some practices that lead to students "liking" their teachers in a way that unlocks rigorous learning? #leadupchat
A3: Creating an organization of leaders is the goal. Changes to teaching and learning to meet the modern needs of students and families requires agility and experimentation. A boss culture slows all of this down. #leadupchat
A4: Take time to get to know them, be inquisitive, listen, genuinely care. Show them love because sometimes you are the best example of love that they have. #leadupchat
A4:
Learn Each Student’s Name
Learn About Student Talent & Hobbies
Home Visits
Give Specific Feedback (Not just Good Job!)
Personalized Learning
Fist Bumps
Constantly look for student strengths - Highlight the Positive
Teach the Whole Child
#leadupchat
Helps build rapport with the staff that do those duties as well. I love our support staff and feel they are crucial to what we do as #UVlearn. This perspective would not be here if I didn't share duties with them. #leadupchat
Absolutely! As an elementary principal that was often one of my tasks. Car doors, lunch duty, clean up on aisle 9, playground duty, watching case for a teacher to grab a break...all soft ways to build relationships across the school. #leadupchat
A3: When there is trust, learners know that you may push them for more, but they understand it is in their best interest. #leadupchat The TRUST is the key ingredient. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
A5. We might night like everyone all the time. In fact, I’m certain there are days when some don’t like me or feel as if I don’t like them. What I pray they never question is whether or not I love them enough to lead them the best way I know how! #leadupchat
How will your students answer this ? from @Larryferlazzo? Do they belong? Are they safe and cared for? How do they know? We set that from the second they walk in and we have a responsibility to ensure that every kid can answer "Yes" to this. #leadupchat
A4 Being genuine, knowing who they are beyond academics, empowering voice and choice, being flexible and understanding rather than “my way or the highway.” Students need to know they’re understood, fair isn’t always equal. Look out for them, and seek to say yes>no. #leadupchat
Q5: Once we establish relationships, we can't stop there! We must leverage those relationships and challenge students at high levels? What does that look like for you and your teammates? #leadupchat
Q5: Once we establish relationships, we can't stop there! We must leverage those relationships and challenge students at high levels? What does that look like for you and your teammates? #leadupchat
A4: It is easier to judge than take the time to understand. I have seen changed mindsets when teachers create empathy maps or conduct empathy interviews for students they struggle to connect with. #leadupchat
Q4:
"Kids don't learn from people they don't like."
What are some practices that lead to students "liking" their teachers in a way that unlocks rigorous learning? #leadupchat
A4: Respecting life, Loving them, Structure, Be Human w/ them, Humility! They want rules, they want hard, they want loved; & they will kick, scream, yell, & fight you every step of the way! Ss & Ts are beautifully made, but Ls must find it @ times. #leadupchat
A4: listen to Ss. When challenges arise I try to have a 1-1 convo w the Ss to figure out the issue instead of sending them off to another room or the principles office. Listening and trying to figure out what’s going on is so important to building that relationship. #leadupchat
THIS is a fantastic goal. Very few of us could ever hit this target in larger schools but the attitude is the secret sauce to all the interactions you can have. #leadupchat
A5: Student conferencing. Student goal setting. Student-centered instruction. Effective and timely feedback. Asset minded decision making. High expectations with high support--for ALL students! #leadupchat
A5. We might not like everyone all the time. In fact, I’m certain there are days when some don’t like me or feel as if I don’t like them. What I pray they never question is whether or not I love them enough to lead them the best way I know how! #leadupchat#LeadUpChat
I have gone to less homework, but not because I want to be liked, because research says that it's not effective at my grade and leads to increased stress.
I do talk to students like real people esp. w/ Thankful class meetings where we must share gratitudes. #leadupchat
Love all of this- kids know FAKE! You are exactly right. Being there, even if that means going out of your way on a Fri night or Sat morning for a game THEY WILL NOTICE. So will parents which speaks volume for building community & ensuring trust of all stakeholders #leadupchat
I am shamelessly plugging We’re All A Bunch of Broken Crayons on YouTube... two things Ss want from Ts:
1- Willing to admit mistakes.
2- Willing to share faults.
A Ts authenticity is the ONLY place to start in the process of “being liked.”
#leadupchat
A4: Ask students what they are interested,ask questions about their lives. Then use this to make connections between content and their lives. #leadupchat
Q4:
"Kids don't learn from people they don't like."
What are some practices that lead to students "liking" their teachers in a way that unlocks rigorous learning? #leadupchat
Bingo. No matter the positive #VisibleLeaning / Hattie size on strategies, when you stack an instructional strategy WITH strong relationships & clarity, the impact will significantly go higher. I refer to that as strategy stacking! It leads to rigor & achievement. #leadupchat
A5. Once again, I believe this occurs during questioning. I turn to @MarzanoResearch for terrific, helpful ideas. Shifting from educators questioning to students questioning each other would be "over the moon!" #LeadUpChat
A5 I’ve struggled with that one lately. I’ve learned from teachers, bosses and indivuals I didn’t like. When my 16 has a T he doesn’t like we work on the whys and some life skills. #leadupchat
A4: Pretty simple to me - If we like them, they'll like us. Kids are the best "fake-detectors." If we like them just for being the awesome humans they are, not based on anything they have to earn, they sense. And it means the world to them. #humansarehumans#leadupchat
Very rarely does someone come to school or work hoping to do a bad job or hoping to have a bad time.
So many of us are walking around in our struggle, feeling alone.
Let’s create spaces that foster connection, spark joy, & help people see their value & potential.
Keep showing up.
Bingo. No matter the positive #VisibleLeaning / Hattie size on strategies, when you stack an instructional strategy WITH strong relationships & clarity, the impact will significantly go higher. I refer to that as strategy stacking! It leads to rigor & achievement. #leadupchat
A5. Our instructional goal is to develop relationships that provide framework so students have desire to learn at high levels - this occurs when students are doing the majority of the work and thinking (active engagement in rigorous and relevant tasks). #leadupchat
A5 If we give our students and our staff members opportunities to share their strengths and shine it will build confidence which leads to further learning and growth. Sometimes people do not realize just how great they are and need a little push to realize it. #leadupchat
Q5/A1: By pushing them out of their comfort zones and then scaffolding that journey for them. So many of our kids want and need to be pushed to take on more rigorous and new opportunities but we have to help them develop the skills to be successful! #leadupchat
A1-A leader acting as a change agent cannot do his/her job without establishing positive relationships. All decisions that are made need to be good for children. #leadupchat
A5: When time devoted to building relationships with kids, they work harder and hardly ever engage in avoidance behaviors. There is pride in the work! It makes it easy to push learning to higher levels! #leadupchat
Q5: Once we establish relationships, we can't stop there! We must leverage those relationships and challenge students at high levels? What does that look like for you and your teammates? #leadupchat
A5: Ss rise to the expectations of those who means the most to them. Once relationships are in place, it is our responsibility to provide high expectations for those Ss. Telling a Story they can & providing supports will always result in a S who can. #leadupchat
A5: We take all we know about the Ss and tap into their strengths to challenge them while also keeping deficiets in mind so we continue to grow those essential skills also. It will look different for every S. Personalizing their learning. #leadupchat
A2-Q2 - “Tough Stuff” can look differently to different staff members. In the end, people need to know you are willing to work on whatever it is they are tackling together. That means addressing the challenge head on. #leadupchat
A2 - “Tough Stuff” can look differently to different staff members. In the end, people need to know you are willing to work on whatever it is they are tackling together. That means addressing the challenge head on. #leadupchat
It’s really not that difficult. Intentionality is the key. In large high schools, you can build relationships through an advisory or home room. #LeadUpChat
A5: Holding Ss accountable for working toward those high expectations, demanding that they treat each other with the same respect that you treat each of them, never giving up on Ss, finding new ways for them to show what they know and can do. #leadupchat
A5: I think we need to recognize our students (and teachers) who are comfortable and challenge them, but we also need to recognize our students (and teachers) who are struggling and ease off on the challenge, offering support instead. Sanford’s challenge and Support #leadupchat
A5: Challenge them to project where they want to be once they have graduated high school. Guide them backwards to reveal the path to get there. #leadupchat
A3. This is where the warm demander takes center stage as opposed to the disciplinarian/task master. Ss will work for Ts that push them out of comfort while messaging that they have their back. #LeadUpChat
It’s one of my favorites. When someone offers me feedback, how they give it shouldn’t be as important as its potential validity. My goal is to explore box 3, and become more self aware. #leadupchat
In reply to
@KThomasCES, @PMcPeake1, @Teachers_Lead, @pattersonaubrey, @mafost
Personalized Learning is HUGE here for kids. HUGE for adults, too. Might be tough at first but the results--strengthened relationships, efficacy-building, etc--are worth it! #leadupchat
A4:
Learn Each Student’s Name
Learn About Student Talent & Hobbies
Home Visits
Give Specific Feedback (Not just Good Job!)
Personalized Learning
Fist Bumps
Constantly look for student strengths - Highlight the Positive
Teach the Whole Child
#leadupchat
Part 1: How can you know what needs to be changed without building positive and genuine relationships in the first place?
Part 2: Nobody can make change on their own, so it takes a team of people working together seeking the same unified goal of positive growth. #leadupchat
A4 Kids respect teachers who are fair. They might not like consequences, but if they’re the same for all they can deal. You can be firm if you’re fair. #leadupchat
A4: Teachers need to demonstrate genuine interest in students. When we are not engaged, students know, believe me. Students need to know we believe in them, no matter what. It’s unconditional. #leadupchat
A5: Part of our mission is that every learner will have a plan, a passion, & a pathway for their future. If we're going to deliver on that promise, we have to know what that means for each kid we serve. We adults sometimes need to get out of the way and let them shine #leadupchat
Q5: Once we establish relationships, we can't stop there! We must leverage those relationships and challenge students at high levels? What does that look like for you and your teammates? #leadupchat
A5: I like this question. Too many posters and motivational books talk about Rigor vs Relationships. It’s an And/Both, not an Either/Or. Fist Bumps and Fun Fridays don’t prepare students for the next level. #leadupchat
A4. Smile, laugh at yourself, honor mistakes. When a S makes a mistake & T reacts with understanding that student gets a dose of care and consideration. #LeadUpChat
Q4:
"Kids don't learn from people they don't like."
What are some practices that lead to students "liking" their teachers in a way that unlocks rigorous learning? #leadupchat
A4: Give your students choice in what is happening in the classroom so they feel invested. Listen to their voice & empower their ideas. Smile & praise. Allow movement. I was unable to sit in a desk and be a quality learner from a lecture. Facilitate, not dictate. #LeadUpChat
Q4:
"Kids don't learn from people they don't like."
What are some practices that lead to students "liking" their teachers in a way that unlocks rigorous learning? #leadupchat
A4 - Students need to feel a teacher cares. Building respect and rapport is critical in order for learning to happen. Teachers can let their students know they matter by getting to know them as individuals as much as possible. #leadupchat
A5: I’ve started conferencing with students and giving feedback and goal setting activities with each student around reading and writing. This is built off of, but also continues to build relationships! Learning Conferences = Positive feedback cycle! #leadupchat
A challenge I'm having is some students aren't following through with learning when given choice (not completing assigned work, given choice on order to complete). Should choices then be limited, or is it not enough choice? #leadupchat#leadLAP
There is a difference between making an instructional decision because it's best for students and because you want Ss to like you. I agree that homework should ONLY be given when Ss know the purpose and have some choice. Class meetings are key to building community! #leadupchat
A5: We must keep communicating our expectations, and keep pushing our Ss while supporting them in achieving their goals. We do whatever it takes to motivate and inspire Ss to help them achieve. #leadupchat
A5: Warm and safe should not equal less academic rigor. Offer a range of texts for ss to explore. Ask deeper questions allowing ss to move from factual to conceptual. Offer a range of platforms for ss to showcase their work. #leadupchat
Well, I’m reflecting on that. If we believe we are the center of our classroom, this makes sense. What about those students who are different than us? How do we center their experiences? #LeadUpChat
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@JeffreyJCollier, @MASALeads, @AGSschools
A5)I think that could also include having them reflect on where they were and how far they have come as well as helping them realize how far they can go if they put their mind and energy into accomplishing great feats. #leadupchat
Q6: How will get beyond the on-ramp, merge into heavy traffic, and leverage relationships to unlock rigorous learning? Steal idea here today AND make a commitment to unlocking rigor via relationships! #leadupchat
BONUS Q: Here specific strategies are mentioned as possible once strong relationships are built. Number Talks is an excellent example! #leadupchat what other strategies/structures are unlocked once STRONG relationships are cemented? #313teach@heidiharris515@rbharder
A5: We take all we know about the Ss and tap into their strengths to CHALLENGE them while also keeping deficits in mind so we continue to GROW those essential skills also. It will look different for every S. PERSONALIZE their learning. #leadupchat#leadupchat
A5. I know it does not involve giving one student a set amount of questions and the other one less questions. For me it’s all about breaking down large tasks into bite size chunks. Same premise for losing weight. Hard challenging work but worth it. #LeadUpChat
Q5: Once we establish relationships, we can't stop there! We must leverage those relationships and challenge students at high levels? What does that look like for you and your teammates? #leadupchat
A6: I will continue to implement what I am learning from #TheMultiplierEffect with @LizWiseman. Her insights are helping me learn how to leverage relationships to tap into the genius of those around me. #leadupchat
A5. When our hearts are in the right place, building relationships with students or adults isn’t as difficult. Get your heart and intentions right first. #leadupchat
A5: Part of our mission is that every learner will have a plan, a passion, & a pathway for their future. If we're going to deliver on that promise, we have to know what that means for each kid we serve. We adults sometimes need to get out of the way and let them shine #leadupchat
Q5: Once we establish relationships, we can't stop there! We must leverage those relationships and challenge students at high levels? What does that look like for you and your teammates? #leadupchat
A5: Constantly evaluating our impact. Collecting & examining evidence to see if what we are doing is challenging learners and doing this as personalized as possible. #leadupchat
Q5: Once we establish relationships, we can't stop there! We must leverage those relationships and challenge students at high levels? What does that look like for you and your teammates? #leadupchat
A5: Speak from a place of belief. When you seek to find the genius in those you serve, you see things they don't see themselves. Shine a light on their greatness, open up opportunities that use those gifts, and keep challenging them to take the next step. #relentless#leadupchat
A4 Kids respect teachers who are fair. They might not like consequences, but if they’re the same for all they can deal. You can be firm if you’re fair. #leadupchat
Mic drop moment!!
"Warm and safe should not equal less academic rigor."
And I would add that the rigor applies to the adults in the building as well as the students. Our investment in others must get beyond "warm and safe".
#leadupchat
A5: Warm and safe should not equal less academic rigor. Offer a range of texts for ss to explore. Ask deeper questions allowing ss to move from factual to conceptual. Offer a range of platforms for ss to showcase their work. #leadupchat
A5) Just as in every relationship, you always have to get to the meat of the work. Student & teacher clarity followed by goa stetting around the task moves them toward getting it done. #leadupchat
A5: For us it looks like flipping grading so that Ss are leading conferences, self-assessing & giving themselves grades. This has had a huge impact on how Ss see learning. #leadupchathttps://t.co/cNQ30RmjkE
Q6: How will get beyond the on-ramp, merge into heavy traffic, and leverage relationships to unlock rigorous learning? Steal idea here today AND make a commitment to unlocking rigor via relationships! #leadupchat
And for admin...."Would I want to be a teacher in our school or our district?" If the answer is YES, really think about WHY, write those reasons down, post them in your office, commit to them each day. I need to do this myself! #leadupchat
We've also done learning on ACEs, trauma, de-escalation, the intercultural development inventory, unconscious bias, etc. We're learning to be better at how we adults respond rather than react when challenging behavior is presented. #leadupchat
A1: Building relationships is the foundation for the work we do. We can’t walk into a school or classroom and believe that relationships are irrelevant. They are essential. #leadupchat#edchat
A5: We take all we know about the Ss and tap into their strengths to CHALLENGE them while also keeping deficits in mind so we continue to GROW those essential skills also. It will look different for every S. PERSONALIZE their learning. #leadupchat#leadupchat
A6: Reflection & reevaluating daily. A plan is just that, a plan. It can be modified in process. It guides, but doesn't dictate. Sometimes we reach gridlock. We work through it. #leadupchat
A4. You don’t have to make Ss love your subject matter but at least give them a chance to. They can like you without loving the subject you teach. Connect with them, learn about their interests, show empathy, and have fun with them. It’s human nature. Relationships.#leadupchat
Or. How about those who don’t often feel “warm and safe” have moments of warm and safe, and provide those who often feel “warm and safe” to feel moments of discomfort? We often center the same students being warm and safe while others are uncomfortable on the daily #leadupchat
A5 - Students can learn at a high level when they are invested in the learning. They are engaged in authentic meaningful tasks that matter. If a teacher can differentiate and allow for more student choice it is even better. #leadupchat
A6. On the admin side, I do my best to connect upset/concerned families w/ Ts. Once T sees what the caretaker is struggling with, most Ts understand the responsibility of being a T. Some Ss are school dependent & need us to push all the time. #LeadUpChat
Q6: How will get beyond the on-ramp, merge into heavy traffic, and leverage relationships to unlock rigorous learning? Steal idea here today AND make a commitment to unlocking rigor via relationships! #leadupchat
I think you answered my question. For those students by whom I'm feeling challenged, the answer is to build STRONGER relationships and focus on that first. I've often said students can't learn if their not healthy. So I need to focus on relationships first. Thanks! #leadupchat
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@PrincipalPaul, @heidiharris515, @rbharder
Q5: Once we establish relationships, we can't stop there! We must leverage those relationships and challenge students at high levels? What does that look like for you and your teammates? #leadupchat
Q4:
"Kids don't learn from people they don't like."
What are some practices that lead to students "liking" their teachers in a way that unlocks rigorous learning? #leadupchat
A4: Adults don’t learn with/from people they don’t like!! And just like that we are back to relationship!! Personalizing for adult and student learning is imperative for rigorous learning. #leadupchat
Q4:
"Kids don't learn from people they don't like."
What are some practices that lead to students "liking" their teachers in a way that unlocks rigorous learning? #leadupchat
A6: I need to be more intentional about connecting on a daily basis. There are some days when I get bogged down and miss out. Being new to a site means not everyone knows my intentions. Need to make it more clear. #leadupchat
Q6: How will get beyond the on-ramp, merge into heavy traffic, and leverage relationships to unlock rigorous learning? Steal idea here today AND make a commitment to unlocking rigor via relationships! #leadupchat
It's a continuum, right? And each student or adult in the building is somewhere on that continuum. Our role is to recognize where they are and provide what they need in order to move them along the continuum. #leadupchat
We are slowing moving that way. Our biggest influence right now is good, cohesive leadership and PBIS. I think once we receiving even more trauma informed training we will move forward! Thank you! #leadupchat
A6: It’s important that we form deeper relationships around the purpose of schooling, anti racism, and humanizing students. Then we can leverage them to make a change. #LeadupChat
Q6: How will get beyond the on-ramp, merge into heavy traffic, and leverage relationships to unlock rigorous learning? Steal idea here today AND make a commitment to unlocking rigor via relationships! #leadupchat
Also; when I make mistakes that impact my staff, I need to invest the time and energy in fixing the problem and not asking others to clean up my mess. #leadupchat
A6: Encourage students to go against the grain where most student just "go through school." Strive to be exceptional and unusual (in a positive way)! #leadupchat
A6: Put it in gear & drive! The road of change is rocky, dangerous, exciting, visibility is low, it’s foggy; & it is AWESOME! Don’t get distracted, go ahead and get lost a little, but know where you are going! DRIVE! To quote a good friend, “Don’t park in blue!” #leadupchat
A6: Hmmm.... I'm thinking about how to build relationships and build literacy skills. Maybe I can work with certain students on writing letters to their parents. So, they can build relationships with me and with other supportive adults. I'll model this. Thanks, again #leadupchat
I’m that person who suggest....and usually does it first.....Win, lose, or draw. Most important is to attempt! Burn the box and keep moving! I’m a doer and fail miserably some days, but I learn and go again! My kids win because we choose to try and fail and try again! #leadupchat
A6: Working on helping Ts focus their efforts to improve in one area, or with one group of Ss to start. Learning and change that occurs in one place will often have broader impacts over time. When Ts have success with one thing, they can then duplicate it with another #leadupchat
Im chewing on that. Im not sure it’s a continuum. I think there are groupings. We tend to center the same students in our class because we see them as a monolith #leadupchat
A6) Keep your goals in front. Start w/ an intention for the day and work to get that done - knowing full well this is life. There WILL always be static throughout the day to interfere. Yet, love on others, bend a little, & keep putting one step in front of the other. #leadupchat
Also; when I make mistakes that impact my staff, I need to invest the time and energy in fixing the problem and not asking others to clean up my mess. #leadupchat
It's a continuum, right? And each student or adult in the building is somewhere on that continuum. Our role is to recognize where they are and provide what they need in order to move them along the continuum. #leadupchat
We have the same situation with a few students. There is not an easy solution, or blanket solution. I would stick with the present choices they have. At some point, students need to be accountable. Then follow your school/board policy. #leadupchat
THANK YOU @marcihouseman for helping focus our attention and energy on leveraging relationships to unlock rigorous learning! You have us on the on-ramp, ready to CRUISE!
We'll be back next Sat with another efficacy exploding #leadupchat!
Yeah. It’s the worst when you say as a leader “oops. I made a mistake. Y’all fix it while I go sit in my office.” That does NOT build trust #leadupchat
So sad to see this chat come to an end! Great conversation today! Thought-provoking Questions! Thanks for sharing your ideas and school strategies! Be great for students! #LeadUpChat
A2: Tackling tough stuff looks like courageous & bold conversations that stem from trust & respect. We can’t tackle tough stuff if we don’t have the relationships to withstand it. It looks like not being afraid to say “no, what about, what if, & what else.” #leadupchat#edchat
A6 I have allowed myself to spend way too much time in the office with the excuse of being busy. We just enjoyed a week off and my goal going back is to spend more time in classrooms and refocus on building relationships with students, teachers and support staff. #leadupchat
A6: Thank you for several new ideas and always for reflection. @USD271_Schools has a plan in place for system change and it is built on relationships. We will stay the course. I will keep responding to needs, build on victories, and stay in the heavy traffic! #leadupchat
A6 gradual release of instruction - model shared guides and independent. All student are different. This type of instruction allows me to take the student to the level needed for academic gains. #leadupchat
A6.) I think relationships with families are key to building a deep foundation of success with a student. Something I’m trying to get better at. #leadupchat
Hmmm...I would hope that educators see the students (and adults) around them as being on their own individual journey--along a continuum of growth. If not, we need to model what that looks like. #leadupchat
A6: No excuses. As the leader, what I ignore, I allow. Get with kids in classrooms, have critical conversations, keep pushing our status quo, and above all keep the dignity of the people I serve in tact by honoring the gifts and graces they bring to the work they do #leadupchat
Q6: How will get beyond the on-ramp, merge into heavy traffic, and leverage relationships to unlock rigorous learning? Steal idea here today AND make a commitment to unlocking rigor via relationships! #leadupchat
A4: students must see that yeah wrs are in solidarity with their struggles. Teachers must validate their strengths, truly being marginalized students to the center, restorative circles. Teachers must share their stories and their whys. #LeadupChat
A6: We commit to sharing widely and in one-on-one tailored to Ts specific interest/passion anything learned from others. Absolutely will be stealing many of the great ideas shared in #leadupchat!
Q6: How will get beyond the on-ramp, merge into heavy traffic, and leverage relationships to unlock rigorous learning? Steal idea here today AND make a commitment to unlocking rigor via relationships! #leadupchat
