#ILedchat Archive
#ILedchat is a great way for Illinois educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday October 3, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Please introduce yourself, your role working w/students, and where you’re tweeting from tonight.
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My tweets for the next hour will be dedicated to to chat about ESSA
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Matt, elem lead learner in northern IL, excited to discuss ESSA
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Remember to use for our chat this evening. We’ll also be posting an archive later tonight.
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The team (, , , , , , ) is glad you’re here!
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For the next hour my tweets will be focused to friends & colleagues on What's ESSA? Let's talk about it... now!
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Lindsy here! 3-5 Principal in Northern IL
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We’ll be using Q1, Q2...A1, A2...to track questions & responses.
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Doug from WP jumping on the
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Chris, sped. teacher at an alternative school in DuPage County, aspiring administrator
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Jai SG here. MS principal from Momence.
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Hey there Chris, thanks for joining
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Dan Finlayson here, Teacher South Suburbs
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Welcome! Great to see you here!
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Dea from West Central IL. Work w/educators through regional office services and independent consulting.
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Thanks for joining tonight!
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Vanessa, Tech/Library teacher in West central IL
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Hello Everyone! Bob, Technology Coordinator Glad to be here with all of you. We have an interesting topic tonight.
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Our first question is on deck!
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Hi everyone. Marcie Faust. Dir for Innovative Learning in
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Thanks for driving the car tonight. I'm looking forward to learning lots from our vibrant
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Thanks for driving the car tonight. I'm looking forward to learning lots from our vibrant
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Alex Applied Technology Teacher
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Join me right now on . We are discussing ESSA.
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Facilitating a Balanced Assessment wkshp Thursday. Looking for 100 survey respondents by late Wednesday, https://t.co/mjaaTh26O6
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Great to have you with us tonight!
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Any time - what are friends for?!?
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fyi 10/5 at 7pmCT: What's New in Social Media - questions already shared with Remind will be shared tomorrow morning too
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Stephanie, Director of Learning in District 28. Happy to learn from my PLN tonight.
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A1-For me, the focus on pre-K is essential for ensuring that ALL S have the same potential for success in the future
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looking forward to another great chat!
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A1 ESSA gives Ts power and ability to innovate
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Alicia here Principal from Houston, TX.
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One major difference related to state empowerment...and locally established targets, part of the workshop!
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A1: Good side by side! States have more choice/voice, looks towards the future and not focused only on data.
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A1: The inclusion of pre-k, standards incorporate college and career readiness as well as the inclusion of wraparound supports
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A1 At 1st glance, S growth piece of evaluation is removed, more inclusion across all grade levels - more emphasis on collaboration
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A1: Having a difficult time sorting out the differences. I know the chart clearly identifies some, but my reality says differently
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A1: ESSA gives the ability for meaningful growth of the educators and a positive incentives Ts.
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A2- total disconnect from the learning environment. Withdrawn, distracted, appear apathetic. We must know the signs.
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A1. Competitive program for innovation and evidence building. I need to learn more, but this got me.
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it's essential especially when you look at the ESL and ELL populations or early intervention services
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any specific points where you are seeing issues
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I am interested in hearing more about this. What do you mean?
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A1 ESSA is more inclined to support innovation (I hope) as well as career/college readiness - perhaps a renewed support in CTE
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Interesting what makes you feel that way? My admin most certainly have a positive stance on ESSA vs NCLB
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A1 looks like it includes some of the neoliberal education agenda with some progressive content, namely w pre-K
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positive incentives for teacher is important it prevents senior or experienced teachers from "coasting"
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A1 I would love to see a side-by-side created by the Bush Administration... I try to be purposeful/careful in making judgements
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A1: The innovative assessment pilot is important. Kids can't always be measured by standardized tests.
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A1: More support for Ss where needed. More local influence.
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Huge point! https://t.co/59na740EbD
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A1: The innovative assessment pilot is important. Kids can't always be measured by standardized tests.
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THIS!!! Yes CTE really has strength in ESSA and with true collaboration can lead to awesome things for Ss.
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Question 2 is just around the corner!
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still includes some the privatization elements, which challenge that local control
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Thanks for sharing these helpful resources. Sharing is the foundation of social learning & collaboration.
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Striking difference not on the chart references Scientifically Based Research twice instead uses > 50 tiems
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I hope not. I would think it's tough to measure innovation with traditional instruments.
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great point! Struggling schools always struggle w/ retention of great or experienced teachers, it's a profession prob.
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Which specific items challenge local control most?
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A1- ESSA allows for differentiation, meeting students where they are & adding value. NCLB is a true 1 size fits all.
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I saw this more focused upon overall grow and less about the "snapshot"
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A2-Moving from standardized tests to performance assessments allows all S the chance to show what they know
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Be like , share your favorite ESSA resources. We'll compile your insights, questions, & resources in tonight's archive.
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I can understand that, we just need to make sure all schools work for all kids
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Glad to be home to check in on and tonight! Tweeting at home in Oswego.
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A2. Well it the vid certainly added clarity. So I guess, the option to choose how Ss are assessed would be the most impt for me.
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Great format for tonight's chat. This is definitely a game changer. Great job, moderators!
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ESSA will certainly be a topic of discussion at your school. Use this feed as a living document to support your conversations.
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A4- I would like to see initial benchmark goal setting added so we can Progress monitor & measure the value added.
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I've been looking/thinking of and for new blogging resources. Maybe I've found one!
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A2: Video is saying ESSA is like Oprah: You get a choice, you get a choice, everybody gets a choice!
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A2: So much depends upon the State level decisions. what will change?
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A2: States aren't bound to CCSS, although it's alarming that in less then a decade they were implemented and then pushed aside
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A2 Empowerment at state and district level for types of assessments. (Sounds good to me)
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True, I am shocked as well. I kind of like the CCSS.
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Q3
The new bill strives to change the stigma of testing, what changes still need to be made to ensure the process is effective?
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I like the incorporation of various forms of media
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A3 higher education and Ps understanding
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A3 We will need to ensure that our focus is growth. Ss should never spend 1yr w/a T and not grow.
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problem is, now with a change Ss will again be forced to learn new systems & be evaluated by new standards, Ss lose
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A3: I second what said. Right on! All these changes for K-12 and Higher Ed virtually remains unaffected
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A3-It cannot be the only way that we evaluate effectiveness, we need to be concerned with the whole child
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A3: we need to make sure students are starting to get something from the test. Buy in by Ss is very low with test fatigue
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A3 remove the state-mandated ties to teacher evaluations
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I definitely agree. My son was caught in the change from IL SS to CCSS. Now this...I worried.
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I agree they're a great start, but I don't know if implementation was done the best & negative PR really hurt roll out
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ESSA doesn't make them federally mandated and states can chose to not use/ implement CCSS
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That's good to know. My concern now is what will they choose.
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first iterations are seldom great. Just need to stay the course and find improvements
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A3: Assessments need to offer valuable feedback to Ts, Ss, and Ps. Maybe that means they change but timely & specific fb to start.
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upon roll out Ss performed low on test and media portrayed it negatively as a one size fits all model
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A3- eliminate testing as the only measure of student success. Understand that teachers feel stifled by looming test pressure.
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Q4
ESSA is changing how teacher evaluation is done, what do you feel is the best approach to building educator capacity?
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A3 If explained appropriately, ESSA should reduce evaluation apprehension, & allow Ts to take risks - be innovative!
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ILS are . Look at them word4word. The is the standard 4Illinois Ss in ELA/Literacy & Math
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A4: Stop giving them a moving target.
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that's a great thing, new strategies and approaches lead to new ways to reach Ss
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A4 I have a hard time understanding how T capacity can be built in isolation. Ts need to connect - crowdsource capacity!
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A4-Coaching, effective coaching with film has the potential to truly transform how we identify and provide support to all staff
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And the king needs to be retired
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connecting is key, through communication we all learn and grow, it's why these are so important & benefical
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A4 mentoring, PLCs, PLNs, PD and higher ed coursework, peer observations, reflection logs, evaluator coaching
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A4 Admin to encourage innovation. Ts to take risks and support for when those ideas fail so Ts can learn from the experience
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all great tools to help Ts grow and develop so they can better reach Ss
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Q4 T capacity built through meaningful PD. Evaluation opens the door to conversations with Ts about areas for growth & new ideas.
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A4 T capacity built through meaningful PD. Evaluation opens the door to conversations with Ts about areas for growth & new ideas.
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Cannot believe we are halfway through the chat! Question 5 is coming up!
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Q5
How are you planning to communicate the changes from NCLB to ESSA to families and your local community?
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A4 Having Ts identify their area of growth.
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A4: Coaching within the district. Having someone available to consult & collaborate personally helps find more application
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I have heard nothing but great things
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Agree. Innovation is allowing Ss to be self-directed in their pursuit of competency.
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personalization and growth mindset for Ts and Ss!
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I totally agree. Having a Ss athlete @ home, has opened my eyes to a new world of possibilities.
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Hey ..hope all is well!!!
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Q5: to be honest it hadn't crossed my mind, hosting a parents night and give them the facts/ changes, important for Ps of sped. Ss
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So much depends on how we respond when Ts admit weaknesses & fail forward. https://t.co/6HWSGySaEO
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A4 Admin to encourage innovation. Ts to take risks and support for when those ideas fail so Ts can learn from the experience
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Q6
Innovation is a key component of the new legislation. What innovative practices should we embrace to enhance learning for all?
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The essence of authentic assessment, teamwork, & active learning
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if you haven't read I highly recommend it!
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if admin responds negatively Ts will be less likely to take risks, be honest or share weaknesses
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So many people talk about failures. It should be about Lessons learned and Moving forward.
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A5 Forums, SNS and having information available whenever parents are invited to the building.
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I'm w/you, but be sure coaches know game rules. I have spoken w/coaches ignorant of standards language!
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A6-Infusing tech into instruction has huge potential for S learning, but T prof development must be done well
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A5 I don't know if there is much parental interest in ESSA. Play it in reverse - celebrate S innovation & reference back to ESSA.
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that's a more positive way to view setbacks, it's allows for a growth mindset to be fostered
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A6 Innovative practices dependent upon conventionality of school/district. Some see portfolios innovative, been around decades
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A6 Problem based learning standards based grading and cross curricular and not just concepts but real collaboration
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Our final questions are just minutes away
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A6 Global connections opens doors to wider perspective & opportunities - call me crazy, solving real problems is innovative!
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A6 More performance tasks instead of MC tests, focus on the 4 Cs, frequent PBL experiences, and teaching ALL kids at high levels.
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Q7
What further information or supports do you need to fully understand ESSA?
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A6 Truly innovative (especially 6-12): concept of mirrored redos/do-overs. Looking for student's best work not weakest moment.
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A6: Differentiate & give Ss choice. Cultivate the 4Cs. Get Ss asking ?s. More feedback fewer grades. Understand and
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it also must be done with a purpose or goal for implementation, otherwise Ts can leave PD more confused
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Agreed! Use Ps as authentic audience members to showcase PBL
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A7 Great question! Continued conversation, sharing ideas - asking good questions.
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very true but all schools have the crazy ones who just cant leave well enough alone.. Don't penalize them for trying
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A7 Maybe Ts and As need to read the document, closely. Much in press, but as preach there is no text like the primary text!
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A7-I would love to attend a listening tour to find out more info from the state about plans
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A7.1 Share & discuss w/ Ss - come to understand their perspective of what it means to be an innovative learner
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A7 Not sure yet but this chat was a great start! Thanks moderating tonight, !
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A7: Feeling a bit in over my head here, clearly need to study up on ESSA and what IL plans to do with it.
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Q8
What is the next step the state needs to take to effectively implement ESSA?
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A7: Collaboration, insight into to State thinking and direction, examples, feedback.
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Appreciate all efforts at something new assuming good intentions. But to do the same old & claim innovation. Humph.
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A8-I would love to see an educator advisory board to help drive implementation
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I'm with you, but feeling better about it after tonight's chat. Knowing we're in this together helps.
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thanks for joining! Hopefully we will see you next week!
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Innovative change = incremental change. All good.
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A5-I feel like we need to go out into the community, paradigm shifts in policy need major shifts in outreach approach
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A3-It cannot be the only way that we evaluate effectiveness, we need to be concerned with the whole child
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That's an interesting thought! There are listening tours prior, but this could be valuable after.
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it sounds like a great idea, how would you pick the board/ determine board participants?
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agree some just are a little behind the times.. Get them into an edchat
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