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ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to tonight's #APchat! Time for introductions- please share your name and where you're from.

jcwastler - Moderator Jun 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #APChat. Please take a moment to introduce yourself.

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Clymer_Edu Jun 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Justin - Aspiring School Leader from NJ - #APChat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Welcome Justin! Glad you could join in! #apchat

In reply to @Clymer_Edu

GMSMrG Jun 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Nick- Graham Middle, Midwest Ohio, AP #APchat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Question 1- What data sets do you look at for your building operations? #APchat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Nice to see you Nick! Thanks for joining in! #apchat

In reply to @GMSMrG

GMSMrG Jun 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hopping in while watering and praying for grass! #APchat

jcwastler - Moderator Jun 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Welcome, Nick #APChat

In reply to @GMSMrG

jcwastler - Moderator Jun 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: In rebuilding our schedule, we look at tardy data, teacher feedback, and intervention data #APChat

GMSMrG Jun 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT

NWEA Maps data for growth and quality opportunity to effect instructional practices. PBIS data for culture. #APchat

MissKaylaYoung Jun 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hello! Kayla, aspiring leader from AZ soon ( 2 weeks) to be in Knoxville, TN! #apchat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Good evening Kayla! Glad you could join! #apchat

In reply to @MissKaylaYoung

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Focuses for us have included attendance, behaviors, scoreboards for testing and college/career readiness #apchat

GMSMrG Jun 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: (cont) we use public school works as that behavioral data platform #apchat

jcwastler - Moderator Jun 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

The key is finding data that tells your story honestly and in a meaningful way #APChat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Question 2: How do you align these data sets to district goals? #APchat

jcwastler - Moderator Jun 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: Identify the right data when setting school goals that align to district goals #APChat

GMSMrG Jun 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: Goals need to dictate what data is used in the first place. Once data obtained, then align resources to maximize opportunities #apchat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

How do these data sets extend to other levels for the students? #apchat

In reply to @GMSMrG

byronrmay Jun 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Great idea! What changes to your master schedule were made due to tardiness? #APChat

In reply to @jcwastler

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

How do you decide if the data set is the right one for the goals to be implemented? #apchat

jcwastler - Moderator Jun 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Addressed the time in hallways, as well as breakfast and start time. #APChat

In reply to @byronrmay

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Question 3: What qualitative data sets do you review for your mission and vision? #APchat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Are there elements that you look at with the district or building team that currently isn't quantified by a number? #apchat

GMSMrG Jun 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: discussions show lack of preparation and review with staff about Mission and Vision. Pointed out opportunities for growth. #APchat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q4: What are some ways you are ensuring all stakeholders are working towards the goals created from data sets? #APchat

GMSMrG Jun 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3(pt2): positive responses to more staff-led PD. #APChat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Do you see this with observations and understanding state guidelines too? #apchat

In reply to @GMSMrG

derwood73 Jun 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: Including stakeholders in decision making using transparent data. #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator Jun 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: Build a sense of urgency. Change happens when data gives us a why. #APChat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Transparent is a great word- I feel sometimes not all partners know intention of data points #apchat

In reply to @derwood73

GMSMrG Jun 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: move away from traditional "management staff mtgs" and engage all in this work. EVERYTHING need to relate to goals. #APChat

derwood73 Jun 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: Using all data, good and bad, to help stakeholders understand decisions made. #APChat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Question 5: How do your stakeholders know they have reached the goals established by the data sets? #APchat

derwood73 Jun 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4: Include all stakeholders in establishing a mission and vision for the school. #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator Jun 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5: As leaders, we need to be transparent with data and goals, celebrating when appropriate #APChat

derwood73 Jun 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5: Display of transparent data is necessary for stakeholders to understand when goals are met and how to adjust goals when needed. #APChat

GMSMrG Jun 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5: Celebrate when goals are met, private and public. Other opportunities such as survey, post-conferences, self-reflections. #APchat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

How are these partners included after mission and vision are set? #apchat

In reply to @derwood73

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q6: How will you include stakeholders in preparing for your district goals for the next school year? #APchat

jcwastler - Moderator Jun 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6: We write a continuous improvement plan, written by staff, students, and parents #APChat

derwood73 Jun 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Stakeholders use benchmark data to periodically track progress toward mission and vision. #APChat

In reply to @ryanrismiller

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Celebrations are critical elements. They assist in bringing closure and guidance to activities as we grow the organization. #apchat

In reply to @GMSMrG

GMSMrG Jun 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: stakeholders are part of development of the ongoing building plans and aligning those to district goals. #APchat

derwood73 Jun 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: We include all stakeholders in decision making through student, staff, parent, community meetings along with online surveys. #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator Jun 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Thanks to @ryanrismiller for hosting tonight #APChat

derwood73 Jun 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thank you @ryanrismiller. Great questions. #APChat

ryanrismiller Jun 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thanks to those who were able to join in tonight! Enjoy your summers! #apchat