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lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #isedchat! Please introduce yourself, where you are from and your role at your school. Have you started yet?

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 Lane, tech/library director @NSCDS outside of Chicago. Teachers rerun 8/22, students 8/30 & 8/31. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@laneyoung @NSCDS Hi Lane! Welcome! New teachers report on 8/25 and students come on 9/1 #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@laneyoung What's the weather like in Chicago?? Its very hot and humid in CT. Thunderstorms coming through. #isedchat

ConsultJodi Aug 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Consult for independent & private schools. Looking for a full-time job. And, exploring starting 2 businesses at the same time. #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi #isedchat Julie from FL. I'm the CoFounder (w husband) & VP of #edtech consulting co @technologyWIN

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@ConsultJodi Hi Jodi! Thanks for joining us tonight. #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 very warm today, petty humid. No storms so far. #isedchat always a slow time of year for chats.

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@WriteOnJulie Hi Julie- Thanks for joining us! #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

My husband @technologyWIN was #techdir in independent schools for 12 years & our 8 year old son attends independent school #isedchat

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New One Minute TEACHER Hacks- Quick Solutions For The Most Common Classroom Social & Emotional Issues #isedchat https://t.co/1sYyHDtnNp

ConsultJodi Aug 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@laneyoung @lcarroll94 I am 3 hours away from #Chicago. It's humid! #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Tonight we are talking about acclimating new students and faculty to your school community! #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1 coming up in 1 minute #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

We will try to use the Q1 A1 format... I always forget... I will do my best. #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

My son's & other local-to-us independent schools start next week/this coming Wed. County started this week/yesterday #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1. We will start with faculty. What are ways to welcome new faculty ? Programming? Events? #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

We start with a dinner with new faculty. We call it "A taste of New Haven" and bring in local specialties for dinner. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Hi #isedchat Shai from PA here. May I join you. HS Math T. Mentor to new teacher.

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@slm12 Of course! Welcome to #isedchat! Have you started school yet?

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: #isedchat We have a new teacher orientation day where it is just the new teacher and their mentor. Less intimidating that way.

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 A1: Have an all tech training and all day orientation. we do food too with a group dinner after orientation #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@slm12 Is the mentor chosen for new teacher ahead of time? Do they volunteer to be mentors? #Isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 We have not! T's go back on the 23rd, and Ss come back on the 29th. Yikes! #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@laneyoung What types of things to do you do in the tech training? #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 Mentors are asked by administration early Aug. There is compensation. I LOVE mentoring new Ts. It's a passion of mine. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@slm12 How much time is involved in mentoring? #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 I have already reached out and invited my mentee to trade time PD and introduced her to a few math Ts. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1. We also have a full day of orientation including tech. I feel like it's a day of overload. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 Both mentor and mentee attend a meeting once a month (after school) and we are expected to connect weekly. #isedchat

ajenkins_gses Aug 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

We just wrapped up our week long New Faculty induction week. Follow our story at #GSESNewbies2016 #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 how we do mentors is 1 of best things we do for new teach. Paired w/mentor in Oct based on who they're connecting with #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@ajenkins_gses Wow! A week! What happens throughout the week. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1: #isedchat We also have a technology day for the new teachers before school starts. Our union used to do a get-together but not sure now.

WriteOnJulie Aug 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@ajenkins_gses I love that you have a # for this! Yay Twitter PD! #isedchat

ajenkins_gses Aug 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT

We provide early career teachers with a mentor and new to the school teachers with a shepherd #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 we try to make it very hands on while covering philosophy of how we use tech as well as key tools. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@laneyoung Our new teachers choose mentors. Feeling is that we want a connection. We steer them in the right direction w/choice.#isedchat

ajenkins_gses Aug 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 It's a full week where we focus on culture rather than policies #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@laneyoung @lcarroll94 Why wait until October? I think new Ts need help prior to that. #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@ajenkins_gses like that idea of a Shepard for new to school teachers. Good metaphor. How are responsibilities different? #isedchat

ajenkins_gses Aug 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

We introduce the different dpts in the school and they speak about their role and how it impacts classrooms #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@slm12 @laneyoung Our year 2 faculty are our "welcoming committee" We then work on mentors. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A1: #isedchat I always encourage my new T to get involved with a twitter chat for new Ts.

ajenkins_gses Aug 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Give an Indy school 101. Explain accred, funding, mission, core values, etc #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@ajenkins_gses @lcarroll94 Awesome! #PositiveCulture is so important! #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@ajenkins_gses Is it interactive? #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 we're fortunate to seperate them. Lets us do projects w/them e.g. Use explain everything to make show place on campus #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@slm12 I wish more of ours would! I am going to try again this year. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q2 coming up! #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@slm12 @lcarroll94 no doubt. They have admin checkins. We found when we assigned mentors the connections were very hit or miss. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 Have you seen the twitter scavenger hunts/calendars to help with this? Would love to do something like that. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q2. It can be very overwhelming to try to understand the culture of a new school. How do you address this? #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@slm12 Yes! I have tried that. A few jump on and then they fade away. :( #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@laneyoung @lcarroll94 Fair enough. Our admins wouldn't have the time for this. They tend to pick outgoing and supportive people. #isedchat

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laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 our monthly new teacher group (which also includes 2 vet teachers) talks a lot about this. Also div & dept heads. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 There is no excuse for a teacher not being a connected educator. None. Our Ss are, we need to be. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2 We have monthly new fac meetings where different departments explain their roles. There are still some things hard to address. #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@slm12 we did too. Turned out not everyone wanted a super outgoing mentor. Definitely has made parings we'd not have thought of. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2: #isedchat I try to available for the new T to ask as much as they need to. Would love suggestions on other ideas.

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@slm12 I do, as well. I am one of the co-leaders of the program. I have scheduled check-ins. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@laneyoung That would be interesting to watch. As long as there is support for 1st months (like you do) then, I see value in this. #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@slm12 for instance my asst director ended up having biz manager as his mentor.We'd never have thought of it but worked great #isedchat

ConsultJodi Aug 11 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@slm12 @lcarroll94 I think it should be for consultants, too. I am the only one. Sadly, I lose out to the #boysclub always. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@laneyoung @slm12 One of our Lower School teachers picked the US latin teacher. It was a great match. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@ConsultJodi @slm12 It's a shame that the #boysclub is so alive and well in some places. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@ConsultJodi @lcarroll94 :( #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@slm12 Time is always the excuse. #isedchat

ConsultJodi Aug 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 @slm12 It is disgusting. #boysclub #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q3. What do new faculty find most challenging at your school? How are you more deliberate about addressing those areas? #isedchat

ajenkins_gses Aug 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Since time is tough for mentors, we are providing new Ts with WIN meetings (What I Need) #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@slm12 @laneyoung Sounds like a #PositiveCulture w care for how everyone works best! #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@slm12 @lcarroll94 going to be provocative since this is a Twitter chat but not sure I'm going to recommend Twitter to ppl anymore #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 And rightly so for some, but IMO feel that being a connected educator makes one a much better teacher, risk takers. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@laneyoung Why? #isedchat @slm12

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 lots of traditions that don't necessarily have explanation of why we do them except they're traditions #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@laneyoung @lcarroll94 Why? (and this is why I love twitter! People push your thinking!) #isedchat

ConsultJodi Aug 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@laneyoung @slm12 @lcarroll94 I scared @laneyoung away. I am sorry. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@ajenkins_gses That's a great idea! Maybe I will establish time each week for a WIN meeting with my mentee. #isedchat

ajenkins_gses Aug 11 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3: Parents. This year we gave new Ts a copy of Understanding Independent School Parents by @MGThompsonPHD as a guide #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@laneyoung Yes! That's difficult for us, too. I am uncomfortable with "because that's the way it has always been" #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@slm12 @lcarroll94 Have found outside of chats people far less willing to engage in conversation than in past. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@ajenkins_gses @MGThompsonPHD Love that Idea. That's a great book. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3: #isedchat I think the most challenging thing is figuring out the attendance, grade book, LMS expectations.

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@laneyoung @slm12 I find that, except for #isedchat...

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@slm12 @lcarroll94 and many chats, #isedchat an exception, so large as to be overwhelming and not even that's a dialogue.

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@slm12 Yes. For us, too. All the tech required... #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@laneyoung @slm12 I do like that #isedchat is not huge and overwhelming. a bunch of good people having rich convo. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@laneyoung @slm12 I do like that #isedchat is not huge and overwhelming. a bunch of good people having rich convo. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q4 coming up! We will talk students! #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@slm12 @lcarroll94 I find myself far more invested in passively following sports/politics than actively in education these days #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@laneyoung @lcarroll94 I look forward to the chats that I part in, and like it when I eventually meet those people in person. #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@ajenkins_gses struggle for us too. Even those who think they are ready can be surprised. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q4. How about students? In what ways does your school welcome students? #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@slm12 @laneyoung That's the awesome part! I love when I go to NAIS and "meet" people in person. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4: #isedchat We have a new student orientation before school starts at all levels. Also a monthly new student group meetings at HS.

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 it varies so much by division. Think our LS does best job. Lots of work inside & outside of class #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 @laneyoung Me too. It's like a family reunion, but better. #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@slm12 is it optional or mandatory? Either way what kind of turnout do you get? #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Our Upper School started pizza nights for new and returning students ahead of orientation. It's been great. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Our MS Students have class parties at a MS family's house. (Smallest division) #isedchat

ConsultJodi Aug 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Schools can do back-to-school ice cream socials, mentoring, fun nights, etc. #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 all new US students, including 9th, have to join fall sport. This good opening for many (bad for some) #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@laneyoung Optional, I believe. I don't know about the turnout, since counseling handles it. Some Ss are reluctant to miss class. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT

We also have new family liaison. Parents Association volunteers who are paired with new families to answer questions. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@laneyoung We have a fall sport requirement for 9th and 10th. I am mixed about it, too. #Isedchat.

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 I think we have that also through the registrar's office. At least, something similar. #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 11 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Are there #tech connections made with Ps in general that new families could then get connected through, like Facebook or Twitter? #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 Works well for many, including nonathletes. Since participation is core school value, I support but no good for some #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 @laneyoung Yikes. Why sports? Why not just an activity? My musician son wouldn't have enjoyed that at all. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@WriteOnJulie I think that would be a great way to connect w/new families. If the school facilitated, it could be super helpful. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@slm12 @laneyoung We have a 2 season sport requirement. ... "the way it's always been...." #isedchat

ConsultJodi Aug 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@laneyoung @lcarroll94 Could a club replace a fall sport? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4: We are doing Tigers Together tomorrow for our 5/6th grade to focus on team building and connecting #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q5. What are some ways to support new students who struggle to adjust w/ academics social/ emotional? #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@WriteOnJulie We have a #statehigh, newsletters, and a facebook page for high school. Not sure about for district. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@ckoos1 That's a great idea. Is it well received? #isedchat

ConsultJodi Aug 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@slm12 @lcarroll94 @laneyoung I am not an athlete. I loved @NationalFFA. #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@slm12 @lcarroll94 I hear ya.We have lots of participation reqs & sports are structured & promote other school value of community #Isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5: Two years ago we hired academic coaches to help struggling students...new or returning. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 @laneyoung WHICH is the most awful statement to be said in education! Are your schools sport giants? #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@ConsultJodi @laneyoung For one season -- but it depends on the activity. Needs to be a major commitment.#isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 The kids love it! We do lots of ice breakers and games. Snow cones too. :) #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@slm12 no with specific exceptions (boys soccer girls field hockey). Participation valued more than winning. #Isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@slm12 @laneyoung We have lots of options. Sports replaces PE. We have outdoors, running, non - competitive. Beginners/ Experience #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: Our guidance counselor does a survey to 4/5/6 grades to see how all students are adjusting interventions as needed. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@ConsultJodi @lcarroll94 @laneyoung @NationalFFA My son is autistic and a phenomenal bassist. Making him do sports would be BAD. #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@slm12 @lcarroll94 for us fits w/how we sell ourselves "whole child" so if we've done it right req is what people just bought into #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5. Our school counselor is very busy at the beginning of the year working with students. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: We monitor during lunch to see that kids are engaged in conversation, etc. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5. I find our students are super nice to new students. They help in so many ways. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 That's wonderful. Our theme this year is Be Kind. All the Time. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@ckoos1 We do, as well. We actually assign lunch tables K - 6 early on to make sure no one feels awkward having to figure it out. #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5: #isedchat 1/2 I had a Ss last year that was resentful that she had to move here. I went out of my way to make her feel accepted. (cont.)

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 us too. Always amazes me and makes me proud at how (generally) welcoming our students are #isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5: #isedchat 2/2 The mom emailed me at end of year and thanked me for making her daughter love her new school. Did something right.

WriteOnJulie Aug 11 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 One of the benefits of a #PositiveCulture ! Also important that Faculty & Staff model this in how act to new coworkers #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@slm12 That's awesome! Love when parents share that the support has helped. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@WriteOnJulie Yes. Staying positive with new faculty and students is so important. #isedchat

KateGeorgeBRP Aug 11 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Reading your great convo. Coming in so late. Just wanted 2 say hi! #isedchat

laneyoung Aug 11 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 our LS does that. Our ms eats in advisories for same reason #Isedchat

slm12 Aug 11 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@ckoos1 @lcarroll94 That should be EVERYONE's theme. LOVe it.#isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@KateGeorgeBRP Hi! #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Aug 11 @ 9:59 PM EDT

WOW. The hour is over. That went super quick! Thanks to all who joined the conversation! #isedchat