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PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Good evening #educoach Let’s start by introducing ourselves and sharing a success story from the week! #eduwi

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT

My #eduwin was kicking off March Madness to promote college with our kids this week. Super fun and inspirational! #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Good evening! Lauren, K-5 Instructional Coach, Indiana. My #eduwin is getting to spend today learning alongside @JSerravallo! #educoach

bsepe7 Mar 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Brian, instructional coach in Western New York checking in to #educoach for a bit.

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@lsmith0917 oOh you are lucky! My teachers are all @JSerravallo fans! #educoach

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zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Bill from IL my #eduwin was being part of a resilient school of Ts and Ss bouncing back from two huge student tragedies #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@bsepe7 Glad you could join us! #educoach

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LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Excited to join learn with this community tonight! #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT

it was such a great day of learning. My mind is full of ideas👍🏻 #educoach

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bsepe7 Mar 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Very cool! @JSerravallo has inspired much of my work w/ Ts and most importantly Ss! She is amazing! #educoach

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LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Monica from Texas. I got to know a teacher on a more personal level this week and that was a success to me! #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I will be flying solo tonight to moderate #educoach. @shiraleibowitz & @KathyPerret are preparing for our trip to present at #ascdempower17

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bsepe7 Mar 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hey Jessica, I hope all is well! Looking forward to learning with the #educoach community! @PrincipalJ

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lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT

agreed! Love learning from her! It's been nice to see her work align with the work being done alongside our Ts-powerful! #educoach

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PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

If you are new to #educoach we use a Q1 A1 format. Check out https://t.co/3pS4s6qGSM to participate in chat and obtain transcripts.

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hello! Educator and coach from VA! Multitasking tonight and excited to be apart of the convo 🎉 #educoach

bsepe7 Mar 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

that is great to hear! I'm sure the Ss are benefitting in amazing ways! #educoach

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PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Let’s start discussing tonight’s topic: Overcoming the Isolation of educators #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: What are ways, if any, that teachers in your school experience a sense of isolation from one another? #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT

oh no! So very sorry to hear this and for your losses. #educoach

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JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi all! So glad #educoach is tonight. I never make it this late but I'm able to be here! Jaclyn from NH

bsepe7 Mar 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT

My #eduwin is learning alongside many talented Ed's in our district as they prepare to host visitors from other districts tomorrow #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@JKarabinas I'm always tired at this time, but then the #educoach crew fires me up with inspiration for the rest of the week!

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RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Isolation comes when not collaborating with teammates. #educoach

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Thanks - last week was a whole lot of Ts and Ss looking out for each other #educoach

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LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Ts sometimes feel left out of team planning, like they aren't heard. #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@LiteracyLuv Can you elaborate on this? Do you mean when they are in team planning they don't feel heard? #educoach

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JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Isol. can come from a need for quiet -might be the only time to collab. but being in own thoughts for a min seems crucial #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT

being able to lean on each other during difficult times is important. #educoach

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RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT

very true! I think student data can make Ts feel isolated as well, although it should do the opposite #educoach

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LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 Yes, they feel like their ideas aren't considered during planning. #educoach

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I agree and during difficult times, some withdrawal 😔 #educoach

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PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@RashidaJGreen How do you see data as isolating? How can we make it be a reason for collaboration? #educoach

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lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Lack of collaboration with colleagues often results in isolation #educoach

JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Donyou think it does that from that human response to defend or compare? #educoach

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bsepe7 Mar 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: Isolation can be a choice...however, it can also be the result of feeling out of sync w/ teammates etc. #educoach

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I don't think it's isolating but some Ts might be embarrassed by scores v collaborating to support #educoach

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dkreiness Mar 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Sorry, #educoach, for not sticking around to chat, but my blog post I published yesterday deals with tonight's topic https://t.co/p048SA92bN

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: So how can we help teachers to collaborate better in team meetings/planning sessions? #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Hello #educoach Allison from SC, jumping in a little tonight.

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 Unfortunately sometimes isolation is self-imposed when we believe our instructional questions aren't related #educoach

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT

absolutely! Help to have instructional coaches and protocols to drive data discussions #educoach

In reply to @JKarabinas, @LiteracyLuv

NikMagee9 Mar 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: Isolation-When teachers feel that data is being used to judge them instead of instructional strategies. #educoach

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT

it is! ...mainly b/c education is a personal profession and student data makes us vulnerable #educoach

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PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@realAllisonW as always...better late than never. Glad you're here! #educoach

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LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1 I think we make it easier when we focus on the kids and respect all ideas as trying to get closer to what's best for them. #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Prepare an agenda of items to discuss & then ensure that everyone has a voice in the discussion. Seek input from all members. #educoach

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Make sure meetings are thoughtful and put structures in place that support collaboration #educoach

JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#educoach

JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 Starting with activities that bind them as humans, as teachers, b4 diving in.

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 We need to learn collaboration styles. You might reach "the answer" right away - I need to go off and think for a while after #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT

protocols are a must bc it keeps it professional not personal #educoach

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @JKarabinas, @LiteracyLuv

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT

...and send agenda out in advance so that everyone is prepared to collaborate #educoach

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RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I 100% agree! #educoach

In reply to @realAllisonW, @JKarabinas, @LiteracyLuv

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I'm curious to know who leads the grade level/department meetings in your schools-you or a teacher? #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT

yes! Agreed! Not being prepared can automatically lead to unproductivity for sure. #educoach

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realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT

what are some strategies to redirect when the discussion loses focus? #educoach

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zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 Our different styles might give us different impressions of value of collaboration #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@realAllisonW Put it on the parking lot/schedule for a later discussion and get back to the goals for the remainder of the time. #educoach

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PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3: How often & in what ways do teachers plan/collaborate or visit in each other’s classrooms in your school? #educoach

JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Sometimes if there is a topic "parking lot", one that is truly referred to and revisited over time #educoach

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LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT

The team leaders (teachers) lead most meetings. I facilitate data meetings periodically. #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT

We have grade level PLCs that control the agenda and lead mtgs, but I attend these as well to support teams as needed. #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I'm curious to know who leads the grade level/department meetings in your schools-you or a teacher? #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT

good or. But I think it has to come back together otherwise it loses the collaborative spirit #educoach

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JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT

.... this can help with tabling, but feeling heard. Key is that "lot" needs to be resurrected regularly #educoach

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LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Teachers collaborate at least once a week, but rarely visit other classrooms. #educoach

JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Yes! #samepage #educoach

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lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT

ditto to the parking lot idea or agreeing to set aside time to come back to discussion #educoach

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NikMagee9 Mar 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: Encourage team action research to create a common problem they are invested in solving- increases dialogue and collaboration. #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT

our GL chairs & dept chairs do. With content PLCs I am more facilitator #educoach

In reply to @PrincipalJ

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 Was in a meeting once when both immediate and long-term goals were articulated. Helped more people to find value in the collab #educoach

LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Grade levels collaborate in their PLCs. #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT

We are working on dev & supporting our teacher leaders #educoach moving into very clear roles and expectations and connect work with goals

JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Totally. Visiting, jottting thinking, and having post- convos is almost more important than meeting to plan #educoach

LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Teachers collaborate at least once a week, but rarely visit other classrooms. #educoach

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: In my district teachers are expected to follow this instructional cycle as collaborative learning teams #educoach

steph1jackson Mar 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: Teachers plan every Tues w/ building instructional coach & team mtgs on Thurs filled with PD #educoach

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT

True, but accommodating various styles sustains the collaborative spirit over a long time #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT

good or. But I think it has to come back together otherwise it loses the collaborative spirit #educoach
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lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: PLCs at least 2xs a month w/ additional weekly planning time; 1 collab day per T per yr; peer observation through #observeme #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: We have new teachers/mentors observe each other, but would love to set up a system to get all teachers observing! #educoach

JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Yes! Love. So invigorating. #educoach https://t.co/MTN9s0neJP

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RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT

clear roles and expectations are essential for everyone - admin included #educoach

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zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 Casual walkthroughs/observations are becoming part of our culture. Would like this to happen more quickly, but must be organic #educoach

NikMagee9 Mar 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Daily grade level content planning. Weekly PLC. 1-2 Peer Observations per grading cycle. #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I'd love to see this become the norm as a part of our school culture. Started planting #observeme seeds w/colleagues #educoach

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PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@zenmasterbill Please talk more about how you've gotten to casual walkthroughs as the culture. I'm in love with that tweet! #educoach

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JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I love that it sounds like your school differentiates from planning time and PLC. #educoach

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SarahLedon Mar 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Just voted! Please take a min and help this rockstar teacher @ClassroomD4 #educoach #coreadvocates

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ClassroomD4 Mar 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT

9 days left to vote Please help our #WeAreWCSD classroom secure the requisite @21stCenturyTch to become @NevadaReady https://t.co/8ykqne2XJc

JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT

.... don't think this is the norm, missed construed definition of PLCs #educoach

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bsepe7 Mar 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Do you think it becomes tricky w/ "observe" instead of 'visit'? Just curious,... #educoach

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zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 Signing up for each other's Google Classrooms has served as "virtual observations" for some #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@bsepe7 True...words matter. #educoach

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RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: CLT meetings at least once a week, some schools twice a week. Focused on the collaborative learning cycle #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@zenmasterbill That makes sense....I "like" other schools' Facebook pages for ideas. #educoach

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AppLeaderLab Mar 22 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A2 we have school that teachers developed a protocol for teacher-led PLCs #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I would agree with you. PLC foundations important. Love Marzano/DuFour's work with PLCs. #educoach

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JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Haha me, too! I can only imagine it begins with inspiring leadership and culture of trust/risk taking. #educoach

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realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:28 PM EDT

what are some of the ways you identify the styles? How do you approach this as an IC? #educoach

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PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4:What some view as isolation, others view as autonomy. What is your sense of teacher views of isolation/autonomy in your school? #educoach

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Our district does them sporadically, but not enough data points. Some Ts have done them to supplement to see trends #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@zenmasterbill Please talk more about how you've gotten to casual walkthroughs as the culture. I'm in love with that tweet! #educoach
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AppLeaderLab Mar 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@KVEC_ARI uses PETLL to facilitate teachers visiting other schools and classrooms #educoach

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lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT

when colleagues provide feedback, it can add pressure to make it meaningful vs just peeking in & leaving #educoach

In reply to @bsepe7, @PrincipalJ

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4 To the point @realAllisonW made before, autonomy is awesome if you get together regularly to share and compare evidence #educoach

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PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q5: What are opportunities in your school for teachers to take on leadership roles? #educoach

NikMagee9 Mar 22 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: Collaboration is not a threat to autonomy. It enhances professional practice. Teachers learn from each other reciprocally. #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: Open door policy, willingness to collaborate, receive feedback vs. completely shutting others out in any capacity #educoach

JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:33 PM EDT

. @PrincipalJ Looking forward to this answer from everyone because I kept trying to find a place for myself there in this way.... #educoach

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bsepe7 Mar 22 @ 9:34 PM EDT

There's value in visiting w/ a 'lens for learning.' #educoach

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zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#quiet by @susancain really informed my thinking on collaboration styles. I usually tend to contrast in her language #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:28 PM EDT

what are some of the ways you identify the styles? How do you approach this as an IC? #educoach
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PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@JKarabinas Leader does not have to be in your title to be a leader. #educoach

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RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5: Many teacher leaders create opportunities to lead by mentoring colleagues, sharing instructional strategies, leading PD #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5. There are multiple ways but it is another added responsibility on an already demanding job. #educoach

AppLeaderLab Mar 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5 @appleaderlab engages shared leadership teams that incl TEACHERS in a protocol to solve school problem of practice #educoach

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LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5: Our district just started a new process for all Ts to submit applications to teach PD. #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5: We have teachers lead "XPD's" -Extra Prof Development sessions that teachers can choose to go to that are of interest. #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5: We do our best to empower all Ts to see themselves as a leader, yet we also have lead teachers/mentors for leadership roles #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5: I love building on the strengths of our teachers so we can utilize the experts within our own walls. #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:36 PM EDT

agreed! But the mindset that it is, is often a challenge to worth through #educoach

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RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: There aren't enough titles to go around. True leaders lead without them... #educoach

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5 We have plenty of opportunities. Not always sure we have a consistent vision or all work is pulling in the same direction #educoach

JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:36 PM EDT

exactly. And I loved this.... but it burned me out once I had my daughter- sure I'm not alone. #educoach

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lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I agree with you. You can learn so much just spending 5 minutes within a classroom. #educoach

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bsepe7 Mar 22 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Thank you @PrincipalJ and #educoach for the nudge! Great learning w/ everyone!

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realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:37 PM EDT

is this a conversation you have w/ your Ts? #educoach how is knowing the style shared with them to improve collab?

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JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Love this! Maximize and value T voice in school PD. #educoach

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RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I love this! Everyone is a leader to some degree ❤ #educoach

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lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:37 PM EDT

we just had a similar conversation about competing priorities-so important to have a focus to drive learning! #educoach

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PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q6: How often & in what ways do teachers in your school connect with teachers in other schools? #educoach

bsepe7 Mar 22 @ 9:38 PM EDT

The best PD, most times, is right next door! #educoach

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realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:38 PM EDT

absolutely. It certainly can be stressful and draining. #educoach

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zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Most willing to host when others ask a favor: "Can I come and and watch how you..." #educoach

bsepe7 Mar 22 @ 9:34 PM EDT

There's value in visiting w/ a 'lens for learning.' #educoach
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RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A6: TWITTER!!! Great way to connect across schools and worldwide 🎉 #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@RashidaJGreen YES!I also introduced my teachers to podcasts and gave PD time to "Walk and learn"! #educoach

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LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6: Ts have opportunities all the time through ongoing district PD and curriculum writing monthly. #educoach

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:40 PM EDT

the time to walk and learn is key! It can be intimidating for some people 😳 #educoach

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lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6: ongoing district opportunities for collaboration in various capacities as well as encourage Ts to be a connected educator #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q7: How can coaches/principals support teachers to not feel isolation in their roles? #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6. Definitely encourage the collab within and outside district. I have grown so much from my PLNs Twitter. #educoach

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Always. I also share how I've seen Ts with different styles benefit in different ways. #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:37 PM EDT

is this a conversation you have w/ your Ts? #educoach how is knowing the style shared with them to improve collab?
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lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT

👍🏻👍🏻 my thoughts exactly #educoach

In reply to @bsepe7, @PrincipalJ

JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I love listening to the Heinemann podcast, they are short, and I learn a lot. https://t.co/tSM2DlOqVa #educoach

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KevinSheridan4 Mar 22 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: Elective Ts with no content colleague on site get a half day to visit/observe colleagues in other buildings #educoach

NikMagee9 Mar 22 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: I gently encouraged (harassed) my team to grow their professional learning network through social media. Also district PD #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:42 PM EDT

🙌🏻 being a connected educator is vital for ongoing collaboration #educoach

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RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I 100% agree! We have to value collaboration and value being connected to reap the benefits #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:42 PM EDT

🙌🏻 being a connected educator is vital for ongoing collaboration #educoach
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LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A7 Principals can help by encouraging and valuing interdependence and give time to work together. #educoach

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A7 Acknowledgement and valuing of different styles in the eval process always helps #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT

great to a share what you listen to as well bc then it is exposure but w/ a personal touch! #educoach

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lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A7: Get them into classrooms of colleagues and vice versa while being mindful of meeting them where they are; put students first! #educoach

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A7: Principals & coaches have to encourage (and model) collaborations. We can't work in insolation&expect others to collaborate 😳 #educoach

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A7 Once heard the question posed "What value/learning do you bring to others?" Made us think about collab from the giving angle #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT

me too! :) My PLN is amazing! #educoach

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realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:46 PM EDT

how has the info changed the way people respond to collab? #educoach

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KevinSheridan4 Mar 22 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A7: Connecting Ts across content areas who happen to be working on similar goals (engagement, feedback, questioning) #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q8: How do you as a coach/leader keep yourself from feeling professional isolation? #educoach

JenniferHCox Mar 22 @ 9:47 PM EDT

My coach & I just presented to our region on this very thing! #educoach

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A7: Principals & coaches have to encourage (and model) collaborations. We can't work in insolation&expect others to collaborate 😳 #educoach

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Such a fine line (encouragement/harassment)! #educoach

NikMagee9 Mar 22 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: I gently encouraged (harassed) my team to grow their professional learning network through social media. Also district PD #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@zenmasterbill Yes...I'm well known for being the crazy twitter lady! ; ) #educoach

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PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A8: Love my PLN via Twitter and Voxer....it is my lifeline to survive this role! #educoach

JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Boom. #educoach

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realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I always encourage and support our Ts in similar situations to do the same. There is a lot of online collab. #educoach

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LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q8 Continue my learning right along with everyone else. I'm a learner first and value my time to learn from Ts. #educoach

zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:49 PM EDT

In some cases, the info becomes part of our normal processing. Not sure in other cases, though #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:46 PM EDT

how has the info changed the way people respond to collab? #educoach
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lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A8: Being visible & available for colleagues; engaging in ongoing collaboration in the building and w/district colleagues/ICs/PLN #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q9: What take-aways do you bring with you from tonight’s #educoach chat?

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT

do your Ts know what you do? #educoach

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JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Well, I'm new in this role and travel to schools all over... just started to feel isolated....#educoach

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JKarabinas Mar 22 @ 9:51 PM EDT

And just sat down thinking, "I wonder if #educoach is tonight?" 😝

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RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A9: The reminder to model leadership, collaboration, etc. We must lead by example #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT

almost every Wed at 8pm cst #educoach

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zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I've found that frequently making my point in 140 characters has helped me become more concise in email, convos, etc You? #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@zenmasterbill Yes...I'm well known for being the crazy twitter lady! ; ) #educoach
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NikMagee9 Mar 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7: Let teachers choose the aspect of instructional practice to be addressed. Lasting change will be more likely. #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q10: What future topics would you like to discuss here at #educoach ?

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q9. Lots of great ideas. I have a new strategy to try and some reading (as usual) to do! Thanks for sharing #educoach ❤️

LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A9 It's important to continue to find ways to stay connected and help other Ts feel connected. #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Thank you to everyone for another great #educoach chat. You always inspire and feed my brain!

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A10: Collaboration between principal and coach, leading successful PD #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I'm looking 4 blog posts and podcasts to share w/teachers to help them rejuvenate over spring break.Can you share? #educoach #kidsdeserveit

RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:55 PM EDT

So happy I made it to chat tonight! Enjoyed learning from new faces #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Thank you to everyone for another great #educoach chat. You always inspire and feed my brain!

LiteracyLuv Mar 22 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Thank you! @PrincipalJ #educoach

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zenmasterbill Mar 22 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A10 Wouldn't it be cool to do some photo show/tell? I would love to see my PLN in their natural habitats #educoach

lsmith0917 - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A9: Isolation is a choice that works both ways & in any role. We must lead & model by example that collaboration is a priority. #educoach

PrincipalJ - Moderator Mar 22 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Hope to see you again next Wed at 8pm cst! #educoach

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RashidaJGreen Mar 22 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I will try my best! Multitasking with a newborn 😳😳 #educoach

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