#APChat Archive
Professional development expert Jared Wastler, hosts a Twitter conversation at 8:00 p.m. (ET) using #APChat.
Sunday May 15, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to . Please take a moment to introduce yourself.
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Jared Wastler, HS Principal in PA, PD Faculty, and Moderator for
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Merri, PreK-6 AP in KY for 3 more weeks
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Kendrick Myers, AP at Opelika High in AL
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Tonight we are discussing "School Safety" (more than just the doors)
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Q1: How has our view of school safety changed in the last 10 years?
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A1. Now we have to prepare for armed intruders in addition to fire, tornado, earthquakes, etc.
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A1: The focus on visitors, school entries, & student awareness is much more prevalent than routine drills
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Also what SS know and bring from home is so much more than before
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Q2: In what ways has the visible security of our schools changed in the last 10 years?
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I agree...Social media has presented both a new challenge & insight to community mishaps https://t.co/Qbadv0ugKX
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Also what SS know and bring from home is so much more than before
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A2. Locked doors, entryway buzzer systems, video cameras, not allowing anyone to open the door
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do I first break up the fight or confiscate the recording cell phones?(Not that we have a lot of fights-just hypothetical)
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A2: SRO's assigned to our HS everyday. (Been a limitless more than 10yrs, but close)
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:) We can explain a bad situation but not an injured S...definitely break up fight https://t.co/aQAZrfcyqc
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do I first break up the fight or confiscate the recording cell phones?(Not that we have a lot of fights-just hypothetical)
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A2: the fact that I have 2,400 security cameras walking the halls of very period! Often get to bottom of issues from Ss device
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A2: SRO presence is definitely a factor https://t.co/aESZLG3kyg
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A2: SRO's assigned to our HS everyday. (Been a limitless more than 10yrs, but close)
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Q3: How have these visible changes and viewpoints impacted the culture/climate of our schools?
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definitely. :) You just have to always be aware someone could be filming
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A2: I really think they are invaluable as a resource. Make good connections w/Ss & Ps while helping keep school safe.
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A3: W/ changes in society, parents view schools as safe...Ss view SROs as allies & part of school comm.
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A3: I think Ps & Ss appreciate the SRO's,& the fact that our cameras are so useful. Make it a safer place.
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own set of challenges.Who comes forward?Who doesn't?How do we encourage?
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have to make sure SRO is part of school community and not perceived as part of school to prison pipeline. Intentionality.
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Definitely...building a relationship w/ your PD & encouraging them to do that w/ Ss is critical https://t.co/rRnYNNSbkt
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have to make sure SRO is part of school community and not perceived as part of school to prison pipeline. Intentionality.
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SRO needs to have an educational role not just an enforcement role. Ss need to understand preventative measures
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Q4: In what ways are we working to review and address the emotional security of our students?
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I often use our sec cameras to see who is filming then bring them in if I can't get a good view.
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A4: supports need to be on hand. Partnerships need to be present to provide supports. Support can happen in the school
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A4.1: we are developing partnerships to have assistance and additional support on site
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A4: Offer partnerships with local agencies...use mental health where needed, counsel, & know your Ss
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Guidance depts never have enough resources.Collaboration with community orgs. a must
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Teachers are first line of defense
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agreed. Relationships must be positive and understood in how to share supports is needed
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Q5: How can we empower parents and students to have a meaningful voice in creating safe schools?
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A5: They must feel they can talk to us...some grt insight about wkend trouble or social media come frm parent tips and heads up
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A5: may have to start as anonymous sharing. Creation of hotline. Create environment of sharing is caring
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a welcoming school produces confidence to share problems (in a good way)
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although you may get some misguided info. there...creating a safe sharing place is effective https://t.co/J2OuKAPVlj
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A5: may have to start as anonymous sharing. Creation of hotline. Create environment of sharing is caring
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Check out our expert of the week on Tuesday at the website. This week's expert is Missouri APOY Clint Ross.
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Thanks for joining tonight. Be better every day in every way - our students deserve it.
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definitely get that. I know community needs and flexibility vary
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