#wischat Archive
#wischat is a great way for Wisconsin educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Sunday May 7, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Welcome to the Breaking The Tape edition of
#Wischat
Tonight we will be talking about finishing the school year strong.
gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
We will be following a Q1, Q2 ... A1, A2 format. Remember to include
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in your tweets.
gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Please begin by introducing yourself and let us know where you are joining us from tonight.
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yankee_todd
May 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hey
@gunnellAP
! Todd from Texas.
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Please begin by introducing yourself and let us know where you are joining us from tonight.
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
- Welcome Todd
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In reply to @yankee_todd
AssignmentHelpN
May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: As we approach the home stretch of the school year what are your main areas of focus with kids?
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Primary areas of focus right now are centered upon end of the year assessments and finishing out the year strong.
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yankee_todd
May 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: ensuring that quality instruction continues & students remain engaged & on task
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gunnellAP
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May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: As we approach the home stretch of the school year what are your main areas of focus with kids?
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JayeBarbeau
May 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A sense of routine. Summer, for some ss is full of unknowns. I also want to give them a chance to reflect. Jaye from Madison
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thebrianpollard
May 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Performing to the "buzzer" - finish the year and use it for a platform to spring board the start of next year
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: For adults the main focus right now is closing out EE (Educator Effectiveness) and analyzing end of the year assessment data.
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brettdimmer
May 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Hi
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- Brett, music/band from Wisconsin- multitasking kiddo bedtimes with the chat!
gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: From an admin perspective the main focus is keeping the focus on teaching and learning and engaging instruction.
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brettdimmer
May 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1
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- Finishing strong, maintaining appropriate behavior, making good use of time
gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
- Thanks for joining us on
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tonight.
In reply to @JayeBarbeau
gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
- Thanks for joining us on
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tonight.
In reply to @thebrianpollard
gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
- Thanks for joining us on
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tonight.
In reply to @brettdimmer
Popsteeno
May 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1 Also trying to get out front filling openings for next year now
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2: Looking back on the goals that you set for the year, were you able to achieve them? How did they stretch you?
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JayeBarbeau
May 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
There is a definite emphasis on active learning and using the outdoors as much as possible, but doing so within curriculum
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1: The hiring season is also upon us and we are attempting to maintain a strong team of teachers.
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yankee_todd
May 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2: I wanted to reach a very high number of short, high volume classroom walks & came up short !
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2: Looking back on the goals that you set for the year, were you able to achieve them? How did they stretch you?
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: Some goals were met, some were not, some remain to be determined. Overall, this was a very challenging year.
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
- it is better to have lofty goals that go unmet, than cupcake goals that are easy to meet and have minimal impact.
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In reply to @yankee_todd
Popsteeno
May 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2 Going strong with leaving office with a clean desk most nights until January hit. Desk is for doing work not leaving work on it
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brettdimmer
May 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2
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- Some. Flow of yr makes some obsolete and that refocus is good. Will reset for summer and hope to achieve a few then :)
gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: The biggest challenges were related to behavior, meeting the increasing mental health needs + health related issues w/ staff.
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Popsteeno
May 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 After a year and 1/2, need to zero in on strong strategic plan for the next 3 in summer. We are turning corners.
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2: sometimes we get so caught up in meeting goals that we fail to make needed adjustments or recognize unanticipated challenges.
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q3: What successes are you celebrating in your school /district at this point in the school year?
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eileen_depka
May 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2 3 yr plan is on target for reaching goals. Continuing to collect, monitor & evaluate data, adjusting as needed.
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yankee_todd
May 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: celebrated our teachers all last week! Blessed to have an amazing staff!
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q3: What successes are you celebrating in your school /district at this point in the school year?
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brettdimmer
May 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3
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- Recognized every S w/at least one "Falcon Feather", increased tracking of "minors", lots of Ts observing peers!
NorthlandWI
May 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Al from Northern Wi. Elem principal
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3: Our greatest achievements lie in our ability to meet the unique needs of individual kids and families that we serve.
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NorthlandWI
May 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3 Lots of successes. Students learning at high levels. Little staff turnover. Just named Green Ribbon District.
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3: We are celebrating some academic successes, such as meeting individual growth goals and some district wide goals as well.
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Q4: Looking ahead, what do you see as the greatest challenges facing you heading into the 2016 - 2017 school year?
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Popsteeno
May 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3 Great to see our Band teacher, Jeanne Hammes win a Kohl Scholarship. The other guy is Steve Kurr Orchestra at high school.
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yankee_todd
May 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: utilizing data to align with educational practices. Is it good for kids or good for us? Hard realization.
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gunnellAP
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May 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Q4: Looking ahead, what do you see as the greatest challenges facing you heading into the 2016 - 2017 school year?
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Popsteeno
May 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q4 - Sorry Gunner, don't care to go backwards 2016-17?
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NorthlandWI
May 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: the continued vilification of public schools and favoring of private/voucher schools. Along with number of new quality teachers
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DJFTLL
May 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
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Popsteeno
May 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3 Seeing great growth rates at Data Meetings. Got some hard charging staff and Ss.
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4: Our greatest challenges continue to center around behavior, mental health and the impact of poverty on łearning.
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Popsteeno
May 7 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4 We hope to see the City of Madison join the fight for some of our students.
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NorthlandWI
May 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4: mental health issues with students and more and more staff are another issue. No care here in extreme Norther WI
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PrincipalNyberg
May 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
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brettdimmer
May 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4
#WisChat
- Moving to
#PBIS
tier 2, examining school schedules, district-wide referendum projects, new LrningManagmntSys
gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4: We will continue to face budgetary shortfalls and feel the increasing impact of vouchers/eroding support for public schools.
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massignmenthelp
May 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: Another challenge will revolve around maintaining quality staff in the free agent era.
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q5: How do you go about recharging your battery during the summer months?
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Taml17
May 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Almost time for EdcampMKE-Trying to reach those new to unconference. Please reach out & share!
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Popsteeno
May 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5 Moving forward. Not what didn't work, but what can get better.
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NorthlandWI
May 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: besides apply for other career? Jk. Spend as much time as possible outside.
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: Fishing, going to see live music, reading, going to my kids' sporting events, camping, watching the Brewers, traveling, boating
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brettdimmer
May 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5
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: Activities w/my wife & kids, Reading, Swim/Bike/Run, Teaching summer schl (craft/tech/Minecraft!), festivals
gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Q6: What professional development opportunities do you plan to take part in over the summer?
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NorthlandWI
May 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
We send all new staff to PLC Institute. Admin goes with.
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6: I will be working with our new Behavior Interventionist, meeting with new staff members and developing my leadership skills.
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NorthlandWI
May 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A6: We send all new staff to PLC Institute with Admin every summer. Great conference.
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mgrosstaylor
May 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6: My summer PD focus will be on literacy, grading practices and personalized łearning. I have so much to learn.
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brettdimmer
May 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
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A6: District-offered assessment workshop, PBIS conference, LMS training... + church choir music reading session :)
gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Q7: How do you assist students/staff in their efforts to continue learning when school is not in session?
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NorthlandWI
May 7 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A7: District took two inservice days and made them personal PD days. Teachers need to document 15 hours of personal learning
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gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A7: Honestly, I wish that their were more enrichment programs available for ALL students during the summer months.
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gunnellAP
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May 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A7: Honestly, I wish that there were more enrichment programs available for ALL students during the summer months.
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brettdimmer
May 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A7
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- I use Twitter, Facebook, email, encourage summer schl classes (we offer more than remedial), community bands
gunnellAP
- Moderator
May 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT
I am always willing to meet with staff members for summer łearning. We offer a Tech Academy in August.
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NorthlandWI
May 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A7: I wish we could go yr round w 2 week breaks after Quarters. Gover recently killed that idea by keeping Sept 1 start for tourism
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gunnellAP
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May 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
I do a lot of my summer łearning using social media.
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gunnellAP
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May 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
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