#resiliencechat Archive
Co-moderated by Dr. Robert Martinez and Sara Truebridge, #resiliencechat focuses on promoting resilience amongst educators and students.
Monday March 14, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to ! Who is out there joining us tonight?
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Anyone out there joining the hashtag tonight?
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Yep Josh, School Counselor in Ky (Go CATS)
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I'll get things rolling. If you are lurking, I invite you to chime in!
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Hey Josh, Great to have you here at . (I was born in KY!)
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Hi friends Spiri from PA, joining in for a bit
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I always start off with a Tidbit. Here's tonights...
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Hi Spiri! Great to see you again! Hope all is well in PA!
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Tidbit:Schools are innovating ways to reorganize via time, structures, roles, etc. to maximize efficiency & effectiveness.
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Good Evening friends! Dorothy here from Webster, NY
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YAY!! Good to have you join Allison!
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Hi Sara π Thank you for the warm welcome, all good here! Hope all is well w/ you!
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Hi Dorothy!! Good to see you!!
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Good evening!! With kids sports I've been absent- But I'm here tonight- is Twitter off 4 anyone else?
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Great to have you join us at , Crystal!
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: Looking forward to some child like chat resilience today ππ
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Q1: Who should set the tone/climate/culture of the school?
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A1: Compare and contrast who "should" with who "does." We all contribute, purposefully or inadvertently.
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Q1: RT Q1: Who should set the tone/climate/culture of the school?
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A1 The site leaders should set the tone/culture/climate of the school for staff/fac, parents, and students.
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Good evening all from PA. I think something is wrong with this Twitter feed but will give it a whirl...
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Prof Susan in IL able to join this week. Greetings to all.
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Hi , I am kicking around. Interesting topic. Leslie in Mty, MX.
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Hi Debra! Oh no! Hope it works tonight!
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Uh oh...is Twitter acting "funny" again??
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A1: Teachers, parents, administrators, community members should work together to set the culture of the school.
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I'm livin' the dream, Sara! :)
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A1:everyone plays a part but strong leadership trickles down.
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I wonder if b/c I put out the invites I am being limited on my tweets. Thoughts about this?
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A1: I believe anyone from can. But, the trickle down from admin is the best to set school-wide tone
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Just getting in the door tonight. I'm cathing up! Rob from Northern CA! AKA
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Hi . Hope you are well. Tweets again not coming through but am hanging in to see...
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Good to have my co-pilot on board!
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Haha. I am sure that you are not. I have seen both sides of school culture, that was my meaning! :D
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Everybody funny. Hi Spiri!
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A1 Yes, top leadership sets the direction of the whole school & provides PD to help all get on board.
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Hmmm...I wonder if b/c I put out a lot of invites I am being limited on my tweets. Thoughts about this?
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Good to have you join in!!!
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. Do they decide to set the culture or do their actions in other matters set it for them?
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A1: School administrators
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Your catch up list consists of precisely one item. You should be fine!
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A1: While not exactly the same, looking forward to District Mission/Vision workshop next week. Proud parents filled up first!
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: A1. Culture is everyone's responsibility within the school ecosystem.It works only when all speak and walk the same.π
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Last few days, knocked off Twitter w it crashing.Never had that problem bef. Happen to anyone else? https://t.co/1cVQPFx2Bs
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Uh oh...is Twitter acting "funny" again??
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Here's an interesting question...
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***Q2: When you walk into the main office of a school, what do you want to see or feel?
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Q2: RT: When you walk into the main office of a school, what do you want to see or feel?
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A1. All educators hold a responsibility to build a positive, encouraging school culture!
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It has frozen my screen a few times for a very long time each time, but no crashing as yet.
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A2 Should be friendly, warm, and I should see happy helpful staff! Stud work displayed, accolades, goals.
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Hang in there!!! resilience, resilience, resilience ;)
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A1: Even though teachers & students have voices that need to be heard in a school, it's the principal who sets the tone.
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Ditto. And few things coming through.
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A2: I want to see smiling people who say, "Hi there, how are you?" I want to feel like I am not a total PITA for being there
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Hmmm...hopefully it will get better....
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A2:student work, inspiration,and an overall feeling if https://t.co/uPEWBkz6Oo would be great too,like coming into a home.
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A2: A warm welcome and a smile. And if there isn't one there, I bring it in. π
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Yes, that's why I didn't just shut it down, I engaged my resilience and waited! heh
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A1. I think the culture should be set by all of the adults, but starting with staff buy in is a good first step.
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A2: See positive people, feel welcomed, friendly greeting, smiling faces, helpful people, welcoming environment
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Yes...and hopefully it will rub off on to others...
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A2: The main office of a school should feel bright, alive & busy with staff, teachers, parent volunteers & administrators.
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A2 You can tell within the first 30 seconds what the school climate is. I want to see smiles, hear laughter and conversation
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I love the part of volunteers!
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A1: Firm believer it starts at the top & trickles down to Ts, Ss & Ps. Ldrs can't maintain it alone. https://t.co/yAVJSxsygs
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Q1: Who should set the tone/climate/culture of the school?
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A2. A sense of purpose. Visibility of student work. A positive greeting. A lack of clutter. A sense of the organization.
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A2a: I need to b greeted by someone who's inviting, friendly and honestly helpful (usually para)..
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:A2 See the children,feel their laughter & get absorbed in their world.The office & Admn must be the last I wish to see ππ¬π«
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Yes, I equate it to the first seconds of an interview.
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A2 Happiness
Feng shui decor that inspires thought
Beauty
Productivity
Technology
No paper piles!
https://t.co/F7x43gwPdP
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Q2: RT: When you walk into the main office of a school, what do you want to see or feel?
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Getting more specific with question 3...
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Q2: RT: When you walk into the main office of a school, what do you want to see or feel?
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***Q3: What would you identify as the most important role/job of the principal?
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Yes, I like that options too, but it seems very hard to authentically implement. Success where you are?
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A2b: the first person I see also needs to look professional. They ARE my first impression of the school
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Tom from NJ popping in. A1: Climate comes from every aspect of the building, but is embodied by the leadership
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Perhaps Tweetdeck can offer respite?
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A 2. Happy sounds n vibes. You can feel the energy as soon as you enter a school
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Q3. What would you identify as the most important role/job of the principal?
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Yup. I agree about the first impression--whether we realize or not it does have an influence on us.
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A2: Warm welcome - hello, smile, offer of assistance. And artwork or similar by the kids.
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A2: Can't redo 1st impressions. Critical main office feels warm & inviting. Staff/Ss interactions + https://t.co/3xmoqojmWu
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***Q2: When you walk into the main office of a school, what do you want to see or feel?
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That's a tall order, professor! Sounds great though! https://t.co/Ulbhx0FJDp
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A2 Happiness
Feng shui decor that inspires thought
Beauty
Productivity
Technology
No paper piles!
https://t.co/F7x43gwPdP
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Q2: RT: When you walk into the main office of a school, what do you want to see or feel?
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Good to have you here, Naghma!
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A2. I also want to see kids being treated respectfully. You know how sometimes things are said with observers present?
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A3: Set a positive leadership tone. Encourage collaboration & communication. Be a "safety" for the kids.
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A3:Encourage and model positive collaboration and communication.
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LOVE that you mentioned feng shui!! The decor can be a huge distraction/turn off.
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Thought it was my phone that was the problem
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For sure! Kids also see how office personnel interact with each other!
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A3: ensure everyone is learning!
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Okay, so we sound like we are at the same place then. Change is hard, especially for adults!
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A 3. to inspire without barging in your space. It starts from the top.
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Q3. Modeling and reinforcing the tone. Setting high expectations for office staff. Having crucial conversations when needed.
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A3 Only one?! Instr. ldrshp; which includes a host of responsibilities...capacity bldg, accountability, team bldg, etc
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A2: The most important thing to feel is welcomed, then a sense of respect everyone has for each other's work
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No, something happens with this particular chat. Cannot understand why.
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Yes, crucial conversations that often aren't that fun or easy but necessary.
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A3: Role model for teachers. Set the bar high. Be professional, and love those kids! π
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Touche! Welcome, Dr. Tom!
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A3: Holding the line on reliability, integrity, and support of agreed-upon mission and vision. Believing in it transparently
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A3: Principals should be role-models, and create environments where everyone (Ts&Ss) want to learn
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Really!! I am trying not to take it personally!! ;)
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Hee hee. He didn't say just one. I always take liberties! I can list lots of "mosts."
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There you have it, , might be the Bermuda Triangle of chats!
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Don't Sara. It has to be some tech issue but it happens regularly.
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Popped in late. Faige in LA & saw this. YES welcomed & respect. Then we go from there https://t.co/6HsP9FGmuX
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A2: The most important thing to feel is welcomed, then a sense of respect everyone has for each other's work
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:A3.Role is 2b a role model for children & https://t.co/0qdrubg5Ae with children & through them to instil passion to learnπ
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I am lovin' the support!!!
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Good. Far better than stressing out about it. We're here for you. :-)
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A3:Lead Ts to reevaluate thinking, promote collaboration, support new/creative ideas for teaching Ss & learning!
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Always a treat to have you here in , Faige!
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Good! It's not every day I get to make a TED speaker chuckle. I relish this!
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So true! They are the moral compass of the school!
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Speaking of principals...
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Yes, and I am learning this by observing. A fly on the wall knows a lot!
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Q4: Is there a way to restructure the role of principal so that he/she can focus more on inst. ldshp rather than operations?
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I LOVE being the fly on the wall!
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Hi Tom! This is spot on! Everyone is contributed to culture but the Ldrs set the tone!
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A3: Modeling restorative justice methods when dealing with challenging students and disrupting institutionalized racism!
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A4: Open eyes on this. It seems like calendars are booked solid with the latter leaving no time for the former. :(
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YES! YES! YES! I am all for restorative justice!
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Q4: Is there a way to restructure the role of principal so that he/she can focus more on inst. ldshp rather than operations?
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So much can be learned by watching & listening!
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The most imp role of the principal SHOULD be the principal T/lead learner. S/he should also model service to the ed comm
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My skills as a scientist are very helpful in this regard. Good old transferrable skills!
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A3 Leading/inspiring Ts.
Finding/writing grants
Community outreach
Current w tech/ed changes
Vision
https://t.co/6dyHSXDhBK
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Q3. What would you identify as the most important role/job of the principal?
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Yes, yet so many principals get overwhelmed with the ops side of things. Can this be restructured?
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A4 Site leaders could delegate certain resp. to other staff experts, so they can focus on Instr leadership.
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A4. You have to focus every day on finding the time to be instructional leader, setting expectations, accountability. That's
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Do you see this happening a lot? The delegating???
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Yes, please? https://t.co/eYkcTXjoZO
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A3 Leading/inspiring Ts.
Finding/writing grants
Community outreach
Current w tech/ed changes
Vision
https://t.co/6dyHSXDhBK
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Q3. What would you identify as the most important role/job of the principal?
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A4. Making sure office staff knows classroom time is a priority. Avoid interruptions.
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A4: Hard question, have to manage time well, put off tasks for after school that take away your time from classrooms
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A4:Empower others by giving them opportunity to lead! Admin can't do everything nor should they try. https://t.co/4dLlkQS51v
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Q4: Is there a way to restructure the role of principal so that he/she can focus more on inst. ldshp rather than operations?
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Principals need to delegate non-leadership tasks and dedicate time to build community. Leadership vs mgmt.
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Interruptions definitely need to be minimized. Great point!
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A4: She who delegates best...well, everyone wins. Delegating might be more difficult than listening.
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:A4:Restructure their responsibility to take ownership for teachers producing average results in the subjects they teach.π
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I totally agree and am quite interested in seeing models that have been implemented in schools.
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A4 Share role Leaders know that it takes a village. Surround yourself w/ppl who help carry the load. https://t.co/OX4pGXX7oY
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Q4: Is there a way to restructure the role of principal so that he/she can focus more on inst. ldshp rather than operations?
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A4: maybe district admin can take this role? I often wonder about this Q, with pity-Prncpls are so busy!
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A4. If the collective of educators value instruction, coaching, improvement, then all can work to increase these priorities
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A4: Well, in order for principals to free up some of their time, they'd have to find ways to delegate & demonstrate trust.
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I know principal friends who have achieved this. It took work & isn't perfect. Something to strive for.
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I think that trust is a big issue
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Delegating means letting go (of control). Not easy in classroom or boardroom
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. Delegating teacher growth or teacher evaluation or both? , what do you think about this?
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A3 Ensure all are learning, incl all Ts, Ss, admins & staff. Culture of learning that embraces all. https://t.co/BRPXHvC7mC
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A3: ensure everyone is learning!
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A4:Work longer! J/K. Not enough hrs in day, but w/social media, Ps could post blog about instr ldrship for Ts, lead chats
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I'd love to know more. I am actually working with a school to implement a new model.
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I know, I saw some amazing schools in the Bay area recently during ! Mind blown!
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I have been involved in successful "peer evaluation" models.
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Yes, but sometimes if you build it, they still don't come. for Ts is tricky.
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I'm in the Bay Area!!! You were here????
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Next question coming your way....
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Evaluative? Linked to T pay? Development/growth promoted via same system or different one?
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Ouch on that JK!!!!! https://t.co/10hhXBv8kt
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A4:Work longer! J/K. Not enough hrs in day, but w/social media, Ps could post blog about instr ldrship for Ts, lead chats
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Q5: What suggestions can you offer re: structure/organization of schools so they can do more w/ the resources they have?
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I've never heard of this- I need to read up, and present to my P. https://t.co/jhXTTkCX0H
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I know, I saw some amazing schools in the Bay area recently during ! Mind blown!
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Was integrated into the full eval. that was more traditional.
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We need that Control Freak Monkey off our backs. Admin, principals, leaders need to reflect also
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YES! Reflection is key. Getting rid of the monkey is a must! ;)
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Q5: What suggestions can you offer re: structure/organization of schools so they can do more w/ the resources they have?
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A4 - Not to state the obvious, but isn't that why you have Assistant Principals? To free up the Principal?
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Why do I see no posts from Sara? Am I only seeing certain posts?
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A5: collaborate w/focus on logistics. Bring in ideas and create action plans
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If one uses the Ass't Principal effectively. Not all Ass't Principals do the same things.
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A5 Leverage strengths of others--fac/parents/studs/comm. Build trust. Collaborate. Create a team of innovators. Inspire.
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Finally seated at rally. Waving to folks
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love this & saw implemented at my school. Built on trust is major 4this 2work
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Waving right back at 'cha Debbie!!!
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A4 - I also think it is about priorities ... observing and working with teachers ... or no ...
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W/18 elementary schools we have five with AP's. And we also want them to be instructional leaders. https://t.co/bIYvHTG5Ed
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A4 - Not to state the obvious, but isn't that why you have Assistant Principals? To free up the Principal?
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A5: 1st, and foremost KNOW what resources there are-I'm always finding new ones https://t.co/jrKmg3ljQ1
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Q5: What suggestions can you offer re: structure/organization of schools so they can do more w/ the resources they have?
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A5: Programming, comm/family engagement, less testing, PTA over here!
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A5. What resources are needed? Why? The principal justified well, I'd find the funds.
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oh my goodness- only 5 have APs?!?!?
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AP should be focused on different part of Admin ... Discipline/Curric/Facilities ... Principal lead
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Me too! I met up with , but he was the only one of my Twitter I could muster at !
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Saying goodnight all since I don't seem to be getting tweets. No worries . Will try again.
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Couldn't have said it better!
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A5:Parent volunteers & student leaders can help w/some things which can free up extra time for Ts/staff
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Next time!!! Sorry about tonight's Twitterfeed.
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A5: Any suggestions I could make I will make F2F and not here. I prefer not to get school-specific here.
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yes, but as a team they do free up each other ... the AP are delegates of the Principal
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A5 Need strong efficient open lines of communication thru out school vertical horizontal circular https://t.co/ggJ1JRhA5S
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Q5: What suggestions can you offer re: structure/organization of schools so they can do more w/ the resources they have?
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.Q6: What's the most innovative thing you have seen implemented at a school? This could be ANYTHING-sched,org,testing,etc.
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at my school we have Principal and 2 APs ... we are PreK-8 ... about 800 kids
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Glad I could stay awhile. Have a great week.
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please do read about using restorative justice in schools. It can make an amazing difference. https://t.co/K3wEZ1xgN9
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YES! YES! YES! I am all for restorative justice!
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A5: Go digital, use technology and apply flip class model. Have a day of class with parents too πin the class too.
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Off to bathe twins. Night!
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A6: Mindful Minutes (medication in Health Class), 30 minutes Yoga before core classes, DRAP Drop Everything and Read
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I totally agree. I worked at a Continuation School in Oakland that had a res. just. counselor on site all day.
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A5 - Actually use the resources you have ... too often there are resources shoved in closets not being used.
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RTQ6: What's the most innovative thing you have seen impl. at a school? ANYTHING-sched,org,testing,etc.
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Love having the parents in the classroom! I would do that for the first 15 mins of each day.
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at the beginning of the year all the tech should be laid out and teachers should walk through and see what is available.
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I also would invite parents in for story time. I think they enjoyed hearing the storybooks as much as the kids!
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A6 AG! One of our K-8 schools has an Agri theme--chickens, gardens, sun dial, etc. = relevant instr for learners!
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oh yes. Smart boards are barely used by Ts who have them in many schools- bc Ts r untrained
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Late for A6 Teacher led PD- grade level choice of class and schedule
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I'm not either- I go to her main page to see them..
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Hey Mark! Good to see you!
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Okay, friends...last question as usual... let's put tonight into action...
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Q7: What will you do tomorrow as a result of tonight?
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How many Ss in elem schools with AP? https://t.co/65IvVz7kxM
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W/18 elementary schools we have five with AP's. And we also want them to be instructional leaders. https://t.co/bIYvHTG5Ed
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A4 - Not to state the obvious, but isn't that why you have Assistant Principals? To free up the Principal?
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+ "Public Safety Academy" K/8 thematic schools vis/perform/arts, STEAM, https://t.co/m1jXUqk8Jo
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A6 AG! One of our K-8 schools has an Agri theme--chickens, gardens, sun dial, etc. = relevant instr for learners!
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One thing I'm going to do is try to find out why my tweets don't always show up for some! ;)
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A6: ACTIVE ENJOYABLE team building during professional dev days (bowling, ropes course, etc)
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A6 with tech- full ready for next year and elearning days and flex days. Creation and curation of content!
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we should recognize that regardless of the sales pitch...smartboards don't work in every learning environment
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A7 I will be scheduling another day to visit a diff School site and shadow a P and check out innovations and Instr ldrshp.
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Okay, tweeps, I used the word innovating when I meant innovative. Time for a Twitter recess. https://t.co/BMAdb45O6L
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As always, love my Mondays with such a great PLN on Thanks all, for your participation. Spread the word!
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I took mine of the wall and replaced it with an 8ft screen ... that was more effective for my class
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Q7: What will you do tomorrow as a result of tonight?
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A6b: Our district also implemented 1 half day each month for school PD- whatever the principal's choose
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A7: Let principal know how much I admire specific their leadership qualities.
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Thanks to moderators & all for a great chat. So sorry a few of us had tech problems. Will look into it. Best to all.
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I want chickens at our school!
