#educoach Archive
The #educoach hashtag is used by instructional coaches around the world. We chat each Wednesday at 8pm CST on Twitter and use the hashtag throughout the week to share resources, ask questions and collaborate with instructional coaches.
Wednesday May 17, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Good evening
#educoach
Let’s start by introducing ourselves and sharing a success story from the week!
#eduwin
participatechat
May 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#educoach
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/aU12WOdIZN
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT
#educoach
- We will be drawing to give away one book to an
#educoach
participant tonight!
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Our (
@principalj
@shiraleibowitz
@kathyperret
) celebration is the publication of our book The
#CoachApproach
to School Leadership.
Prin_MCMS
May 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Darrell from ATL. Ga checking in
#educoach
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hello
#educoach
! I'm Jessica, elem principal in WI and a comoderator. I share my
#eduwin
w/
@KathyPerret
&
@shiraleibowitz
on our book!
Prin_MCMS
May 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT
#educoach
hey
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi
#educoach
Happy to be here. Celebrating the publication of
#coachapproach
co-authored by
@PrincipalJ
@KathyPerret
&me published by
@ASCD
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Glad you could join us!
#educoach
In reply to @Prin_MCMS
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
#educoach
Mike here near Niagara Falls! Jumping in for a few minutes! Excited about new book!
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Welcome -
#educoach
In reply to @Prin_MCMS
hubbsh
May 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Shelly from Mansfield (at a baseball game so I'll try to stay in it)
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hi all! Lauren, K-5 Instructional Coach, Indiana. My
#eduwin
has been all the positive energy in our building!
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hi
#educoach
Happy to be here celebrating publication of
#coachapproach
co-authored by
@PrincipalJ
@KathyPerret
&me published by
@ASCD
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
CONGRATS! So exciting for all of you!
#educoach
In reply to @PrincipalJ, @KathyPerret, @shiraleibowitz
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Glad to hear That! Thanks for joining
#educoach
tonight.
In reply to @fisher1000
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
So glad you could make it to
#educoach
tonight Mike!
In reply to @fisher1000
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Thanks for sharing our excitement, Michael!
#educoach
In reply to @fisher1000
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Thank you Lauren!
#educoach
In reply to @lsmith0917, @PrincipalJ, @KathyPerret
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hi,
#educoach
! I'm a math coach in Oregon. My
#eduwin
was teaching the
@robertkaplinsky
In n Out lesson to 8th graders this week.
hubbsh
May 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Eduwin -teachers incorporated learned strategies during curriculum writing
#educoach
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
I hear you...Im on my phone for the
#educoach
chat tonight! Just finished baseball
In reply to @hubbsh
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Welcome Shelly - hope you enjoy
#educoach
& the baseball game tonight
In reply to @hubbsh
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Curious to know what that is?
#educoach
In reply to @jkjohnsonbell, @robertkaplinsky
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Congrats to
@shiraleibowitz
@PrincipalJ
and
@KathyPerret
on the release of
#coachapproach
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Yes; I’m curious as well
#educoach
In reply to @PrincipalJ, @jkjohnsonbell, @robertkaplinsky
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT
#eduwin
part 2-sitting in some classrooms and witnessing amazing thinking of our Ss! They continuously impress me!
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Thank you!
#educoach
In reply to @lsmith0917, @PrincipalJ, @shiraleibowitz
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
That sounds exciting!
#educoach
In reply to @jkjohnsonbell, @robertkaplinsky
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Problem based math lesson -
https://t.co/thUmGr2xru
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @PrincipalJ, @robertkaplinsky
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Another
#eduwin
building a multi-story guinea pig house w/rooftop garden to grow their food w/our 5-10 yr old students
#educoach
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
What do you think led to this successful implementation ?
#educoach
In reply to @hubbsh
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
If you are new to
#educoach
we use a Q1 A1 format. Check out
https://t.co/d7iETHwmab
to participate in chat and obtain transcripts.
amykfmurphy
May 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Hi
#educoach
! I am Amy from AL Math, Sci, & Texh Initiative.
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Let’s get started with tonight’s topic: Coaching while closing out the school year.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Welcome Amy Glad you are at
#educoach
tonight
In reply to @amykfmurphy
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Q1: What are specific end of the year challenges coaches face?
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Do you have a picture?! This sounds fascinating. I bet they loved it!
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
I could add in...my son figured out to make his own fidget spinner bc I refuse to buy him one! 😂
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
#educoach
I'm here a little late, but happy to participate.
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Yes - I have a bunch; will share
#educoach
In reply to @lsmith0917
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: I think impact is affected. As things wind down, time is eaten up in diff. ways & improvement is not necessarily a priority.
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Welcome, Nancy. Great to see you this evening!
#educoach
In reply to @IAteacherNan
KevinSheridan4
May 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Kevin, IC in Minnesota, my win has been starting end of year convos w/Ts to reflect and plan goals for next year
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: Maintaining a culture of learning is a challenge at the end of the year (and balancing paperwork, summer orders, etc.).
#educoach
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Thank you for joining!
#educoach
In reply to @IAteacherNan
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: less motivation from Ts and Ss; less enthusiasm for learning; all done attitudes
#educoach
amykfmurphy
May 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1
#educoach
Teachers who are not providing
#lastbell
instruction, end of year paperwork, & final exam prep.
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Q1: What are specific end of the year challenges coaches face?
#educoach
hubbsh
May 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 apathy by Ts and Ss to continue teaching/learning
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Hey
@Beth_Fraze
@elainemorelock
and
@msunset34
- it's
#educoach
time. :)
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Don't forget -
#educoach
participants are being entered to win a copy of the newly published
#coachapproach
TWEET and you are entered.
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: Ts are busy assessing and recording grades -- I struggle with how to help.
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Apathy or burnout? Such a tough time of year for kids and adults...
#educoach
In reply to @hubbsh
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: having a foot in closing up this year with focus while also planning work with the other foot for next year
#educoach
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: I also think that it’s a good time to embrace the less than motivated with an action plan for summer or back to school.
#educoach
giveawaynure
May 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: having a foot in closing up this year with focus while also planning work with the other foot for next year
#educoach
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: Or what
@PrincipalJ
just said.
#educoach
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
#educoach
Yes,
@jkjohnsonbell
-- that is true.
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Apathy or burnout? Such a tough time of year for kids and adults...
#educoach
In reply to @hubbsh
Prin_MCMS
May 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1:I think the biggest challenge getting teachers to remain focus until the end and to be reflective about their practice
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Me, too! I've offered to help score math problem solving tasks (we have a state rubric). But they are buried.
#educoach
In reply to @IAteacherNan
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@lsmith0917
here’s one picture - love the young girls drilling
#educoach
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
#educoach
Second year for IC in our school -- reflecting on practice still a challenge for Ts.
Prin_MCMS
May 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1:I think the biggest challenge getting teachers to remain focus until the end and to be reflective about their practice
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Wow! You can see their concentration and thinking. How neat!
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@lsmith0917
Here’s another - we’ve made progress since then - there is now a garden on the roof
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q2: How can you address the challenges to maximize the rest of the school year?
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
I'm truly in awe! Thank you for sharing!
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
Kmurray120
May 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A1: One challenge is sustaining teams when members are moving on to different things next year & new members have yet to join
#educoach
rphife
May 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Rachel Phife here, IC in
@HaysCISD
My
#eduwin
this week is working w/
@debbiediller
on Literacy Work Stations & Writer's Workshop.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Cool! How did he figure out the design? Has he 3D printed a lot?
#educoach
In reply to @jkjohnsonbell, @PrincipalJ
artofcoaching1
May 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
San Diego coaches, teachers, admin: I'm coming your way in May 2017! The Art of Coaching workshop - More
https://t.co/fce3cdmb9g
#educoach
Prin_MCMS
May 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A1: it appears anything that's suggested by their coach is seen as another thing to do...🤔
#educoach
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Our 1st gr team hosts "Camp Read-a-lot all week. Tent, camp chairs and "fire pit" keep students a bit more engaged.
#educoach
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: Invite. Invite. Invite. And then invite again. Invite to reflect, invite to plan, invite for feedback.
#educoach
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Wow!!!
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @jkjohnsonbell
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Will keep you posted; a work in progress a project as part of our unit; pet power - how domestication of animals changed the world
#educoach
In reply to @lsmith0917
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@jimknight99
You should be in on this convo!
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: Offer to be a helping hand & support with what Ts need; acknowledge & recognize their continued efforts with positive feedback
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!!
#educoach
In reply to @jkjohnsonbell, @PrincipalJ
hubbsh
May 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2 be present. Offer continued support and motivation. Encourage reflection
#educoach
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Is this a maker space? Or classroom project
@shiraleibowitz
?
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@lsmith0917
Here’s another - we’ve made progress since then - there is now a garden on the roof
#educoach
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@kathyperret
@shiraleibowitz
I have to step our for a few minutes...be back.
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 I agree - find ways to invite or be invited. Reflection, model a lesson T may want to learn about.
#educoach
In reply to @fisher1000
amykfmurphy
May 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2
#educoach
Good time to reflect on things that worked, things that didn't, and things we could do differently next year.
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q2: How can you address the challenges to maximize the rest of the school year?
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: Spend time helping teachers process their challenges, but move focus back to learning - offer model lessons or help grading.
#educoach
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: It’s a good time to think about documenting the reflections too, as a shared effort. Keep the curriculum alive!
#educoach
Prin_MCMS
May 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: This time of the year u have to make whatever it is 4 Ts, make it fun & continue to practice affirmation
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Maker space&arts totally integrated; immersive
#pbl
- fully interdisciplinary units
#educoach
https://t.co/0ZRLFvpoGI
In reply to @IAteacherNan
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Yes - find time to reflect - individually, as group, with admin, with teachers. Celebrate and think through challenges.
#educoach
In reply to @amykfmurphy
KevinSheridan4
May 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: Partner with admin--principal continues to send message of hi expectations for teaching/learning and coach is there to support
#educoach
Kmurray120
May 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2: Prioritize reflection that leads to goal setting and then personal learning in coaching conversations
#educoach
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2: The end of the year is like the playoffs. The coach and the players don’t waiver—they go harder! And sometimes w/ brownies.
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
It can be difficult, but helping others see and name the small moments for both Ts and Ss has helped keep that momentum.
#educoach
In reply to @rphife
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@shiraleibowitz
whole school is project based! I want to move to NYC!
#educoach
In reply to @IAteacherNan, @shiraleibowitz, @shiraleibowitz
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Yes! Small successes lead to big ones!
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
It can be difficult, but helping others see and name the small moments for both Ts and Ss has helped keep that momentum.
#educoach
In reply to @rphife
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q3: The end of the year has many distractions for teachers. How can coaches shift the focus to teaching to the end of the year?
#educoach
rphife
May 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Yes. I feel like they just want me out of the way.
#educoach
In reply to @IAteacherNan
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: If there are no major assmnts left, focus on opps for exploration, discovery, risk-taking instruction.
#StayEngaged
#Educoach
amykfmurphy
May 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3
#educoach
This is tough in high schools after AP exams wind down and final exam prep begins. Looking for ideas from others!
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q3: The end of the year has many distractions for teachers. How can coaches shift the focus to teaching to the end of the year?
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3 Coach can be available to help plan and implement end of the year learning activities with students.
#educoach
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: What about coaching through emails/blogs/Twitter/Instagram? Some of you are sharing successes in this chat right now.
#educoach
1/2
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: Reminding that testing isn't all day (or shouldn't be)-let's do our engineering units or hands on activities. And I can help!
#educoach
tweecher100
May 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Encourage Ts to try that one idea they think they can never do because of testing, etc. Encourage creativity and risk now.
#educoach
rphife
May 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
#yep
#educoach
In reply to @Prin_MCMS
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: Keep Ts focused on making most with the key= students! Offer to model or co-teach to support instruction
#educoach
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3: 2/2 What if that social media sharing became a thing and a source of continued shared inspirations?
#educoach
rphife
May 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
And something that doesn't necessarily 'need' to be done.
#educoach
In reply to @Prin_MCMS
hubbsh
May 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3 I work with science teachers only so getting them to do more Ss discovery activities for increased interest
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3 And, as I say often, we can't forget Ts are under end of the year stress. Be supportive.
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
I feel like a lot of coaching happens through emails. I haven't converted many to blogs/twitter (and haven't tried instagram)
#educoach
In reply to @fisher1000
Beth_Fraze
May 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q3 Stay committed to your teachers until the very last day and begin convos around summer learning plans
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Thanks so much Sue!
#educoach
In reply to @19anne, @PrincipalJ, @KathyPerret, @ASCD
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Yes! This is a great time of year to try something new-I always say, why not now?
#educoach
In reply to @tweecher100
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3: Wonder if the end of the year; typically so stressful could be transformed into a time for student centered choice learning
#educoach
Prin_MCMS
May 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3: I think having casual conversations about "glows & grows" would be a great start
#educoach
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Tonight’s the night! When the chat is over, blog about something inspirational. ASCD Edge has a social tool that is easy to setup.
#educoach
In reply to @jkjohnsonbell
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Oooo -- I like that idea -- being convos regarding summer plans. Maybe start of new yr plans, too?
#educoach
Beth_Fraze
May 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q3 Stay committed to your teachers until the very last day and begin convos around summer learning plans
#educoach
kennycmckee
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A1: Individual coaching work dries up. The people are tired and the tests are coming.
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Yes! I've been supporting a "Hackathon" at one of our middle schools. Student centered projects!
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Yeah; my poor blog has been neglected for the past 2 yrs; committed to posting again
#educoach
In reply to @fisher1000, @jkjohnsonbell
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Loving all the great ideas!
#educoach
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Well...that's because you were writing a book!
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @fisher1000, @jkjohnsonbell
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Yes!!!! Awesome! I’d love to know what projects they are working on
#educoach
In reply to @jkjohnsonbell
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Mine too…just starting blogging again in the last few weeks!
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @jkjohnsonbell
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Coaches need to set time to reflect. I shared some ideas w/
#nwaeatln
today. 1.
https://t.co/gNTdi1JMIb
from
@stevebarkley
#educoach
rphife
May 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: I think someone said it, but it's time 2 take a chance. Practice w/ this group so you're better 4 next year.
#trialanderror
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
True:) And starting a school. It’s been a big year. Feeling ready to start reflecting/blogging again
#educoach
In reply to @PrincipalJ, @fisher1000, @jkjohnsonbell
kennycmckee
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Q2: I'm giving optional trainings to help teachers meet their required 1:1 hours - helps them and lets me sneak in coaching
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Another reflection tool, especially if trained by
@jimknight99
https://t.co/2KUWDfndaf
#educoach
giveawayvora
May 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: I think having casual conversations about "glows & grows" would be a great start
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
3D Printer proposal for the school, gamification, designing a pro sports team, and schools of the future
#educoach
Using SMARTAmp to share
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Love that! End of year as a time for starting new; not just rushing to the finish line
#educoach
In reply to @rphife
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
And a reflection idea from
@artofcoaching1
https://t.co/4wXw6gpdrb
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
That’s awesome. I’d love to know what you come up w/for schools of the future&how you are using SMARTAmp
#educoach
In reply to @jkjohnsonbell
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Q4: What can be done in the last month to encourage students to keep learning through summer (to avoid summer slide)?
#educoach
kennycmckee
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3 This is where I can help find resources for teachers or teach a new method or lesson in their classes to support them.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Came back and found so many wordpress changes I needed another tutorial:) So hard to keep up; need to get back into blogging habit
#educoach
In reply to @fisher1000, @PrincipalJ, @jkjohnsonbell
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: end of year student choice projects ambitious enough to leave possibilities students will want to continue
#educoach
kennycmckee
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: suggest free or low-cost learning opps to students and families. Suggest a good book series.
#educoach
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: If it helps, here’s a blog I wrote about Summer reading with some ideas:
https://t.co/XxryxDJf3a
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
That's why I hired a web designer to help me out! Goal this summer - more active blogging.
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @fisher1000, @PrincipalJ, @jkjohnsonbell
tweecher100
May 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Q4: Adults have to be models of continuous learning to inspire Ss to do the same.
#educoach
gderry
May 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A4
#educoach
give them something to get passionate about, something they want to learn. Wind them up and let them go
In reply to @KathyPerret
Kmurray120
May 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A4: This year, we're having a HS teacher be a guest in 8th grade Literacy classes for a day to promote summer reading lists
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A4: Share resources like
@BedtimeMath
in elementary that students can do at home.
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A4: voice and choice opportunities that can extend into summer-provide ways to share summer learning with others!
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Summer reading is an important topic. Here is a post I wrote.
https://t.co/zthOjiAar2
#educoach
In reply to @fisher1000
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
LOL. So smart.
#educoach
In reply to @fisher1000, @KathyPerret, @PrincipalJ, @jkjohnsonbell
rphife
May 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4: What if Ts started online opportunities 4 collaboration w/ Ss & Ts over the summer? Book studies, convos, etc.
#booksnaps
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Q4: What can be done in the last month to encourage students to keep learning through summer (to avoid summer slide)?
#educoach
amykfmurphy
May 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4
#educoach
encourage them to participate in "camps" that align with their interests & share options with them!
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Q4: What can be done in the last month to encourage students to keep learning through summer (to avoid summer slide)?
#educoach
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4: School family event 2 encourage home-school-community connection: 5th gr Ss presented options, resources 4 summer 2 fams.
#educoach
gderry
May 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A3
#educoach
I prefer the term learning to the end of the year
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4: We also work w/ our public libraries to promote their summer reading programs.
#educoach
hubbsh
May 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4 intro new/fun/educational websites/apps Ss may want to continue using thru summer
#educoach
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
I couldn't remember my password!!
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @fisher1000, @jkjohnsonbell
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Yes; I agree. So how do you help teachers focus on learning to the end of the year
#educoach
In reply to @gderry
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Thanks, Jessica, we’re doing the writing field trips again this summer!
#educoach
Perhaps it’s a good thing to model before end of year!
In reply to @JessicaRooks
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Q5: What is done in your school to foster teacher reflection at end of year & to plan for new growth over summer/next year?
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
LOL - me either:) And I needed to chat with a wordpress “happy engineer” they now have “happy engineers’ That’s new.
#educoach
In reply to @PrincipalJ, @fisher1000, @jkjohnsonbell
LitROCK_taylor
May 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
I love this easy suggestion to keep your Ss learning through the end of the year
#educoach
gderry
May 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A4
#educoach
give them something to get passionate about, something they want to learn. Wind them up and let them go
In reply to @KathyPerret
gderry
May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
#educoach
Passion projects, 20% time, it is fun, the students can choose whatever they want to learn and less content prep for teachers
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: I’m teaching this year; new school; planning PD maker boot camp for myself over the summer; plus learning Orton Gillingham
#educoach
gderry
May 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4
#educoach
we have a formal goal setting process, teachers need to reflect and set goals for next year
In reply to @KathyPerret
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5 I got ahead of myself. I shared 3 reflection ideas earlier in chat from
@stevebarkley
@jimknight99
@artofcoaching1
#educoach
tweecher100
May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5 Ts are required to reflect on goals set in the fall-data/prof. growth/plans for sustaining what worked.
#educoach
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Would love this -- our end of yr is not this organized. It's a good thing for me to try, right?
#educoach
tweecher100
May 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5 Ts are required to reflect on goals set in the fall-data/prof. growth/plans for sustaining what worked.
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Q6: What are ways to build excitement for the coming year, while remaining grounded in the present?
#educoach
LitROCK_taylor
May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A5 I work in 11 buildings but the most powerful reflections are the ones that center on Ss and teacher growth and celebrate that!
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Celebrations are so necessary!
#educoach
In reply to @LitROCK_taylor
amykfmurphy
May 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A5
#educoach
I saw this while lurking on
#ALedchat
this week...
mkiser2
May 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A3: We had Ts write three goals for the year; seal the envelope the first faculty meeting, we will open them next week
#ALedchat
SteeleThoughts
May 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A3: Have teachers write their own professional oath. You can read about it here.
https://t.co/eQnHMYYrxl
.
#ALedchat
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A6: Would love to hear new ideas for celebrations at the end of the year.
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Yes - you could find ways to incorporate reflection ideas with your team!
#educoach
In reply to @IAteacherNan
tweecher100
May 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A6 We just finished instructional rounds. Ts appreciated seeing new strategies and environments to begin plans for next year.
#educoach
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A5: final PLC mtgs seemed 2 focus on supply list for next yr & orders. Not much reflection -- maybe earlier when I didn't see.
#educoach
LitROCK_taylor
May 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A6 suggesting great summer PD: book clubs, workshops, webinars...
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A6: build on success of this year-this worked well for you now, what will it look like next year for you? What steps will we take?
#educoach
gderry
May 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A6
#educoach
I like the idea of using the stamford design process for teachers to design a new unit or space
https://t.co/YdQaEp19jG
In reply to @KathyPerret
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Yes…this! A6
#Educoach
LitROCK_taylor
May 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A6 suggesting great summer PD: book clubs, workshops, webinars...
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Hard to reflect when you feel like you are drowning in paper work; maybe advocate for taking things off teacher plates. It’s hard.
#educoach
In reply to @IAteacherNan
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Q7 Do you have specific questions for each other in regards to finishing the year strong?
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6: Making plans for summer or fall PD. Registration opens for
@nwmathconf
on June 1.
#educoach
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Oh that is so true!!
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @IAteacherNan
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A6: Get excited yourself; celebrate the possibilities of the future; have fun in designing learning ideas
#educoach
rphife
May 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
I just said this same thing today. Some Ts think they have to do more than they really do.
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @IAteacherNan
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A7: I'm not part of the evaluation system, but how can coaches leverage those goals into reflection and plans?
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Coaches could start to determine needs for the fall. I knew of a coach that helped Ts in the fall create flexible learning envir.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A7: How can we make the end of the year memorable, in a good way, for our students?
#educoach
hubbsh
May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Great chat tonight. I have to head out. Thanks everyone !
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
In many ways, I feel like I could keep going w/the yr because I'm always inspired by pushing my learning & thinking what's next. 😊
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Coach then used this time to have reflective dialogue with T for future unit planning, etc....
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Coaches could start to determine needs for the fall. I knew of a coach that helped Ts in the fall create flexible learning envir.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
So glad you were able to join us tonight at
#educoach
Have a great week!
In reply to @hubbsh
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Glad you could join in!
#educoach
In reply to @hubbsh
fisher1000
May 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
I also have to head out. So glad I joined in tonight! This was great! Happy End of Years to everyone!
#educoach
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
We're here every Wed at 8pm cst!
#educoach
In reply to @fisher1000
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us tonight.
#educoach
In reply to @fisher1000
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Me too! I’m immersing myself in learning planning our Fall interdisciplinary unit
#educoach
In reply to @lsmith0917
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Q8: We all know self-care is so important! What are you doing for yourself to avoid the end of the year burnout?
#educoach
amykfmurphy
May 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A7
#educoach
Involve then in some engaging activities related to the content-we used to tie dye chemistry at the end of the year!
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A7: How can we make the end of the year memorable, in a good way, for our students?
#educoach
tweecher100
May 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Ask the Ss? Our 8th graders are organizing a “parade” through the halls because they wanted a chance to say bye to their Ts.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A7: How can we make the end of the year memorable, in a good way, for our students?
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
So glad you joined. I missed you! You helped me when I started my blog yrs ago&tonight motivated me to get back to it:) Thanks!
#educoach
In reply to @fisher1000
amykfmurphy
May 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Definitely putting
#educoach
back on my calendar!
In reply to @PrincipalJ, @fisher1000
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A8: I make sure to run, even when I don't have time!
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A8: Allowing time to do the office paperwork, getting out to schools for mini-lessons, and walking with friends (when it's dry).
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT
I bet they’ll really appreciate:)
#educoach
In reply to @IAteacherNan
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT
The
#CoachApproach
book winner will be announced at end of chat!
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Yes; you are an exercise inspiration to me. That’s a goal of mine; not there yet through
#educoach
In reply to @PrincipalJ
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Perfect!
#educoach
In reply to @amykfmurphy, @PrincipalJ, @fisher1000
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Must be present to win?
#educoach
I'm sticking around... just saying...
In reply to @KathyPerret
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Yeah!!!! So glad you were here tonight
#educoach
In reply to @amykfmurphy, @PrincipalJ, @fisher1000
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
No - we'll tweet you. :) But would love for you to stick around.
#educoach
In reply to @jkjohnsonbell
LitROCK_taylor
May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A8 We have a coach appreciation lunch where we get together and celebrate the year. It's good to be with our PLC
#educoach
amykfmurphy
May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A8
#educoach
Taking more walks, planning summer PL for my growth, time w/family & friends!
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Q8: We all know self-care is so important! What are you doing for yourself to avoid the end of the year burnout?
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Awesome! And, you’ve given me so many good ideas tonight!
#educoach
In reply to @jkjohnsonbell, @KathyPerret
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A8: Running,spending time outside with my kids,and trying to go to bed earlier.
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Going to bed earlier is on my to do list... hasn't been happening. Good reminder.
#educoach
In reply to @lsmith0917
tweecher100
May 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Love this idea!
#educoach
In reply to @LitROCK_taylor
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Sounds like a great way to reflect and celebrate!
#educoach
In reply to @LitROCK_taylor
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
I just can never get to bed earlier, I swear!
#educoach
In reply to @jkjohnsonbell, @lsmith0917
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A8 My goal is to do a lot of walking, hiking, and exercise this summer. Taking advantage of Free Yoga in Park on Saturdays.
#educoach
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Walking or exercising daily if possible. Spending time with Ss charges my battery up, too.
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Q8: We all know self-care is so important! What are you doing for yourself to avoid the end of the year burnout?
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Wish you were closer - we could walk together. :)
#educoach
In reply to @IAteacherNan
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
I admit, I'm a night owl, yet I'm working on it too. 😉
#educoach
In reply to @jkjohnsonbell
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Oh no...the real exercise inspiration comes from
@posickj
and
@SaraSajohnson
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @posickj
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
I know, I'm not always successful either, but aim for it a couple times a week.
#educoach
In reply to @PrincipalJ, @jkjohnsonbell
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A8 Also plan to get back to blogging. May offer a few local classes for coaches and perhaps some online!
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A8: A cup of really good coffee w/breakfast & a glass of red wine at dinner
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
And YOU - who is always ahead of me in Fitbit steps!
#educoach
In reply to @PrincipalJ, @shiraleibowitz, @posickj
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Q9: What are some take-aways for you from tonight’s chat?
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
I’ll embrace the inspiration from you all!
#educoach
In reply to @PrincipalJ, @posickj
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
The majority of fitbit steps are all from principaling! (yes, that's a word)
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret, @shiraleibowitz, @posickj
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
The wheel is about to spin!
#educoach
And the winner is.....
tweecher100
May 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A9 I appreciate all of the reflection tools shared.
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A9: Not too late to do more coaching! I'm going to send out some options: Number Talks,
@BedtimeMath
, PS scoring, etc.
#educoach
amykfmurphy
May 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A9
#educoach
love all the reflecting ideas. I plan to use some of them during my summer teacher trainings
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Q9: What are some take-aways for you from tonight’s chat?
#educoach
jkjohnsonbell
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A9: And I might start a virtual book study for the summer.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A9; Prioritize what is important; have fun with student-centered learning; make time for self-care
#educoach
LitROCK_taylor
May 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A9 that listening to other's ideas (like here at
#educoach
) can give you a much needed boost at any time during the year but esp the end!
lsmith0917
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A9: The eoy can be challenging, yet empathy and a helping hand can go a long way. Celebrate, reflect, & model forward thinking.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
:)
#educoach
In reply to @IAteacherNan
KathyPerret
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
The winner of this week's
#coachapproach
give away is
@LitROCK_taylor
. Please message me your address!
#educoach
