#prinleaderchat Archive

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:00 PM EST

Aloha! Welcome to the #PrinLeaderChat Ohana. Tonight we are please to have @TedHiff discussing Empowering Student Voice in Your School

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:01 PM EST

Good evening #PrinLeaderChat Ted Middle School Principal from MO. Excited to moderate Student Voice tonight.

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:02 PM EST

Please introduce yourselves #PrinLeaderChat

p4principals Dec 11 @ 9:02 PM EST

Howdy from Texas! Melissa, a middle school principal keeping one eye on the Dallas Cowboys game! #PrinLeaderChat

PrincipalBBerry Dec 11 @ 9:02 PM EST

Billie, high school principal from North Carolina. #prinleaderchat

CarlTaylor_ehhs Dec 11 @ 9:03 PM EST

Carl, High School Principal in North Carolina #PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hi there @p4principals #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @p4principals

p4principals Dec 11 @ 9:02 PM EST

Howdy from Texas! Melissa, a middle school principal keeping one eye on the Dallas Cowboys game! #PrinLeaderChat

BurkheadBill Dec 11 @ 9:03 PM EST

Bill, principal MRHS, MA #PrinLeaderChat

PrincipalNyberg Dec 11 @ 9:03 PM EST

Howdy #PrinLeaderChat I'm Brant. MS Principal from Wyoming

LisaMeade23 Dec 11 @ 9:03 PM EST

Lisa, former MS Principal from Upstate NY. Currently PPS Director at #HFTigerPride #prinleaderchat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:03 PM EST

Heyh there @PrincipalBBerry Great seeing you again for #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @PrincipalBBerry

PrincipalBBerry Dec 11 @ 9:02 PM EST

Billie, high school principal from North Carolina. #prinleaderchat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:04 PM EST

Q1. How do we define "Student Voice" in the school setting? #PrinLeaderChat

NBrooks96 Dec 11 @ 9:04 PM EST

Nick, middle school principal from KY #PrinLeaderChat

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:04 PM EST

Aloha Bryant #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hi there @LisaMeade23 #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @LisaMeade23

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:03 PM EST
Heyh there @PrincipalBBerry Great seeing you again for #PrinLeaderChat
In reply to @PrincipalBBerry
- PrincipalBBerry Dec 11 @ 9:02 PM EST
  
  Billie, high school principal from North Carolina. #prinleaderchat

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:04 PM EST

Aloha Bill! #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @BurkheadBill

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:04 PM EST

Aloha Nick! #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @NBrooks96

TonySinanis Dec 11 @ 9:04 PM EST

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BurkheadBill Dec 11 @ 9:05 PM EST

Aloha Winston, nice to be here #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @winstonsakurai

JASteingraber Dec 11 @ 9:05 PM EST

Jason - Principal @WilderSPS - Springfield, MO #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @WilderSPS

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1. #PrinLeaderChat

LisaMeade23 Dec 11 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1 Authentic input and feedback directly from kids. #prinleaderchat

BurkheadBill Dec 11 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: U only have student voice at your school if the voice is listened to and action taken-otherwise its lip service #PrinLeaderChat

PrincipalBBerry Dec 11 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1-Allowing students to take ownership of their own education. It's about them. #prinleaderchat

Nataliamanago Dec 11 @ 9:07 PM EST

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Nataliamanago Dec 11 @ 9:04 PM EST

Natalia Manago, elementary principal, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's 11 o'clock for me, I'm ready to start the last week of school

CarlTaylor_ehhs Dec 11 @ 9:07 PM EST

“Student voice” helps guide the school in making decisions that support student success. #PrinLeaderChat

Nataliamanago Dec 11 @ 9:07 PM EST

#PrinLeaderChat

Nataliamanago Dec 11 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1: active listeners from our side. Taking into account their interests, complaints, suggestions.

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:07 PM EST

Good point @BurkheadBill #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @BurkheadBill

BurkheadBill Dec 11 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: U only have student voice at your school if the voice is listened to and action taken-otherwise its lip service #PrinLeaderChat

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 It is enabling S's to influence and take action on anything related to their school, community & world. #PrinLeaderChat

LisaMeade23 Dec 11 @ 9:08 PM EST

I learned so much from convening student roundtables on variety of hot topics. Kids have solutions. #prinleaderchat

JASteingraber Dec 11 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: #PrinLeaderChat Providing an engaging, relevant, & personal experience where Ss feel comfortable to take risks.

schug_dennis Dec 11 @ 9:08 PM EST

Greetings #PrinLeaderChat Dennis -- Middle School Principal -- Long Island, NY. And hello @TedHiff!

In reply to @TedHiff

p4principals Dec 11 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1) To be effective, student voices have to be truly heard. Those voices shape and mold our practice. #PrinLeaderChat

PrincipalNyberg Dec 11 @ 9:08 PM EST

#PrinLeaderChat A1: The common denominator is time. You can talk the talk, but are you willing to give your Ss those minutes?

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1. Allowing students to take part in the decision making process. #PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hello @schug_dennis #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @schug_dennis

schug_dennis Dec 11 @ 9:08 PM EST

Greetings #PrinLeaderChat Dennis -- Middle School Principal -- Long Island, NY. And hello @TedHiff!
In reply to @TedHiff

jenriquez66 Dec 11 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1. Student voice is info you discover from observations & discussions as well as direct requests from students. @TedHiff #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @TedHiff

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:10 PM EST

Q2. In the academic setting, what does Student Voice look like? Give Examples. #PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:10 PM EST

Q2. In the academic setting, what does student voice look like? Give examples. #PrinLeaderChat

Abbondanza34 Dec 11 @ 9:12 PM EST

Good evening. Joining a few minutes late. #PrinLeaderChat

PrincipalNyberg Dec 11 @ 9:12 PM EST

#PrinLeaderChat A2: We have created an online Ss newsfeed. Just scratching the surface, but tons of potential. https://t.co/nNs490tgUr

PrincipalNyberg Dec 11 @ 9:12 PM EST

#PrinLeaderChat A2: We have created an online Ss newsfeed. Just scratching the surface, but tons of potential. https://t.co/AuCWf7gTvP

JASteingraber Dec 11 @ 9:12 PM EST

A2: #PrinLeaderChat Flexible Seating, Project Based Learning, even Ss driven policies and procedures in classroom

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:10 PM EST

Q2. In the academic setting, what does student voice look like? Give examples. #PrinLeaderChat

Nataliamanago Dec 11 @ 9:12 PM EST

A2: we have Stuco (student Council) #PrinLeaderChat

PrincipalBBerry Dec 11 @ 9:12 PM EST

A2-Student Advisory Councils can be a great way for student voices to be heard. #prinleaderchat

schug_dennis Dec 11 @ 9:13 PM EST

Valuable feedback comes as a result of adults asking students the right questions, in the right way, and at the right time. #PrinLeaderChat

donald_gately Dec 11 @ 9:13 PM EST

#prinleaderchat Don - MS Principal - NY sorry I'm late

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2. Student leaders work with Admin to organize, plan, and MC our Veterans Day Celebration. #PrinLeaderChat

jenriquez66 Dec 11 @ 9:13 PM EST

Students collectively reporting sub par instruction and expecting leaders to take appropriate action. #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @TedHiff

Nataliamanago Dec 11 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: we have a suggestions box in some classes as well #PrinLeaderChat

Abbondanza34 Dec 11 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1: Following through after getting feedback from students #PrinLeaderChat

p4principals Dec 11 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2) It is truly created one action at a time, talking with kids in the halls, at lunch, during their classes. #PrinLeaderChat

donald_gately Dec 11 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 is there a digital suggestion box for the classroom? for the school? #prinleaderchat

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:14 PM EST

Q2 #PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:10 PM EST

Q2. In the academic setting, what does student voice look like? Give examples. #PrinLeaderChat

JASteingraber Dec 11 @ 9:14 PM EST

#PrinLeaderChat Yes. S providing feedback on instruction! Yes, so important.

jenriquez66 Dec 11 @ 9:13 PM EST

Students collectively reporting sub par instruction and expecting leaders to take appropriate action. #PrinLeaderChat
In reply to @TedHiff

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BurkheadBill Dec 11 @ 9:15 PM EST

My 8th graders write me on what they like and want improved at school-I write each one back & then visit classes to discuss #PrinLeaderChat

CarlTaylor_ehhs Dec 11 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2:Student discipline conversations provide a great opportunity to receive feedback. #PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2. Give Ss the opportunity to lead-out the planning & execution of a school-wide event. You will be excited at the results #PrinLeaderChat

Nataliamanago Dec 11 @ 9:15 PM EST

#PrinLeaderChat

Nataliamanago Dec 11 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: I like sharing a lunch with them as well. Those conversations usually give me great ideas!

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 Giving voting power on BOE is one example of #StudentVoice #PrinLeaderChat

schug_dennis Dec 11 @ 9:16 PM EST

We're considering launching a Principal Advisory Council, to draw students together so we adults can learn. #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @PrincipalBBerry

donald_gately Dec 11 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 Our Ss created their own Current Events Forum in response to the election #PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:17 PM EST

Q3. How do you empower student voice in leadership roles (clubs/organizations/school-wide events)? #PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:17 PM EST

Q3. How do you empower student voice in leadership roles (clubs/organizations/school-wide events)? #PrinLeaderChat

BurkheadBill Dec 11 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2 I think it is important 2meet kids where they are at-I like playing chess at lunch w/kids & bingo after school-learn tons #PrinLeaderChat

GailaSanders Dec 11 @ 9:17 PM EST

Real feedback comes from open ended questions. Don't put your teachers in a box. #prinleaderchat

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:18 PM EST

Love when this happens. One of the best student learning opportunity in the world. #PrinLeaderChat

PrincipalBBerry Dec 11 @ 9:16 PM EST

We have students that serve as non-voting members.
In reply to @winstonsakurai

Abbondanza34 Dec 11 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: We launched a student council at the intermediate level. Ss love to be heard!#PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:18 PM EST

A3. Our Character Council plans the two school-wide after school parties. #PrinLeaderChat

Nataliamanago Dec 11 @ 9:18 PM EST

A3: by letting them leader the solution process to their Complaining #PrinLeaderChat

schug_dennis Dec 11 @ 9:19 PM EST

I'd love to learn what's working out there for you, in your settings. Please share. Suggestions are welcomed! #PrinLeaderChat

schug_dennis Dec 11 @ 9:16 PM EST

We're considering launching a Principal Advisory Council, to draw students together so we adults can learn. #PrinLeaderChat
In reply to @PrincipalBBerry

CarlTaylor_ehhs Dec 11 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3: We are starting monthly school-wide projects/fundraisers where clubs work together to plan and carry out. #PrinLeaderChat

BurkheadBill Dec 11 @ 9:19 PM EST

Nice to see this at the intermediate level Mark- never too young to be a leader #PrinLeaderChat

Abbondanza34 Dec 11 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: We launched a student council at the intermediate level. Ss love to be heard!#PrinLeaderChat

Abbondanza34 Dec 11 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3: Listening is the key to empowering student voice. Adults need to sit back and listen. #PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:19 PM EST

Same here. @winstonsakurai @PrincipalBBerry #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @winstonsakurai, @PrincipalBBerry

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:18 PM EST
Love when this happens. One of the best student learning opportunity in the world. #PrinLeaderChat
- PrincipalBBerry Dec 11 @ 9:16 PM EST
  
  We have students that serve as non-voting members.
  In reply to @winstonsakurai

jenriquez66 Dec 11 @ 9:20 PM EST

Meeting with them, listening and taking appropriate action. Being consistent is what creates the empowerment. #PrinLeaderChat

PrincipalBBerry Dec 11 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3-We have students serve as members of our BOE. We also have a Student Advisory Council that meets with the Superintendent #prinleaderchat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:20 PM EST

Mark @Abbondanza34 Excellent!!! #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @Abbondanza34

Abbondanza34 Dec 11 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: We launched a student council at the intermediate level. Ss love to be heard!#PrinLeaderChat

BurkheadBill Dec 11 @ 9:21 PM EST

great ideas here Billie #PrinLeaderChat

PrincipalBBerry Dec 11 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3-We have students serve as members of our BOE. We also have a Student Advisory Council that meets with the Superintendent #prinleaderchat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:21 PM EST

We offer Principal Sound-Off @ different times of year. Students share ideas to improve the school. #PrinLeaderChat

WHS_Principal Dec 11 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3 Students organzine and lead our Spirt rallies. NHS S's lead peer mentoring program with 9th graders. #PrinLeaderChat

WHS_Principal Dec 11 @ 9:22 PM EST

Jumping in late. Hello everyone. Kevin Carroll Principal at @WaldwickWHS in NJ #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @WaldwickWHS

jenriquez66 Dec 11 @ 9:22 PM EST

When and how? #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @TedHiff

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:23 PM EST

Q4. What are your Next Steps with Student Voice? #PrinLeaderChat

PrincipalBBerry Dec 11 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3-I also loved @SteeleThoughts idea of recording a student interview and sending the recording to the staff. #prinleaderchat

In reply to @SteeleThoughts

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:23 PM EST

Q4. What are your Next Steps with Student Voice? #PrinLeaderChat

Nataliamanago Dec 11 @ 9:24 PM EST

#PrinLeaderChat It was a pleasure meeting you guys! I gotta go it's super late In Argentina! God bless you all!

JASteingraber Dec 11 @ 9:24 PM EST

A4: #prinleaderchat I think a huge thing is making sure you take S feedback seriously. Act on feedback and let them know their voice matters

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:23 PM EST

Q4. What are your Next Steps with Student Voice? #PrinLeaderChat

RickJetter Dec 11 @ 9:24 PM EST

Does anyone have students sit in on interview teams? #PrinLeaderChat

PrincipalNyberg Dec 11 @ 9:25 PM EST

#PrinLeaderChat A3: One day no one showed for montly P Mtg, so we pulled in a dozen random Ss and met with them instead. Best meeting ever.

BurkheadBill Dec 11 @ 9:25 PM EST

Important 2find ways 2say yes 2kids:Sr class proposed this 2me https://t.co/WjQpvD9WnC then we met, discussed & I said yes! #PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:25 PM EST

Wego thru Character Connection Class. They send a Rep. Admin & Counselors meet w/ Reps. Share ideas. Give feedback. #prinleaderchat

jenriquez66 Dec 11 @ 9:22 PM EST

When and how? #PrinLeaderChat
In reply to @TedHiff

RACzyz Dec 11 @ 9:25 PM EST

A4: Try these! #PrinLeaderChat #4OCF

Abbondanza34 Dec 11 @ 9:25 PM EST

A4: Hope to follow @WHS_Principal idea to have our S council lead spirit day in the spring. Great idea! #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @WHS_Principal

WHS_Principal Dec 11 @ 9:26 PM EST

At times I give S's full access to the school twitter account to help tell our student which = #Studentvoice #PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:26 PM EST

Students need to know that you hear their voice & that you are listening to them. #PrinLeaderChat

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:27 PM EST

Last Question #PrinLeaderChat #FastChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:23 PM EST

Q4. What are your Next Steps with Student Voice? #PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:27 PM EST

Everyone is sharing incredible ideas and initiatives for Student Voice! WooHoo #PrinLeaderChat

jenriquez66 Dec 11 @ 9:27 PM EST

A4: Step up "student voice" a notch in the priority list. Student Voice is priceless & can make a significant difference. #PrinLeaderChat

Abbondanza34 Dec 11 @ 9:27 PM EST

@RickJetter #PrinLeaderChat We use students for teaching demos, but not during interviews. Interesting thought to consider

In reply to @RickJetter

WHS_Principal Dec 11 @ 9:28 PM EST

They will not disappoint. Guide them, support them and get out of the why! #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @Abbondanza34

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:28 PM EST

Thanks for joining in tonight @Nataliamanago #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @Nataliamanago

Nataliamanago Dec 11 @ 9:24 PM EST

#PrinLeaderChat It was a pleasure meeting you guys! I gotta go it's super late In Argentina! God bless you all!

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:29 PM EST

I would like to add Student Voice to the teacher interview/selection process. #PrinLeaderChat

Abbondanza34 Dec 11 @ 9:27 PM EST

@RickJetter #PrinLeaderChat We use students for teaching demos, but not during interviews. Interesting thought to consider
In reply to @RickJetter

WHS_Principal Dec 11 @ 9:29 PM EST

Agree with this 100% @BurkheadBill Saying YES is so important. #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @BurkheadBill

BurkheadBill Dec 11 @ 9:25 PM EST

Important 2find ways 2say yes 2kids:Sr class proposed this 2me https://t.co/WjQpvD9WnC then we met, discussed & I said yes! #PrinLeaderChat

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:30 PM EST

Mahalo for joining #PrinLeaderChat! Special thanks to @TedHiff. We want to wish you a Mele Kalikimaka & Hau'oli Makahiki Hou. See you in '17

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:30 PM EST

Thanks everyone for making time to share your insight on this vital topic. #PrinLeaderChat

BurkheadBill Dec 11 @ 9:30 PM EST

Teacher applicants teach a class as part of interview process-kids fill out rubric 4 each finalist&have say in big decisions #PrinLeaderChat

TedHiff Dec 11 @ 9:30 PM EST

Oh Yeah!!! Looking forward to next week's #PrinLeaderChat @PrincipalBBerry

In reply to @PrincipalBBerry

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:30 PM EST

Mahalo for joining #PrinLeaderChat! Special thanks to @TedHiff. We want to wish you a Mele Kalikimaka & Hau'oli Makahiki Hou. See you in '17

WHS_Principal Dec 11 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4 Next step is to keep listening and make sure every student has a voice. #PrinLeaderChat

BurkheadBill Dec 11 @ 9:32 PM EST

thank you @TedHiff @winstonsakurai & colleagues-excellent and insightful discussions- appreciate it #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @TedHiff, @winstonsakurai

PrincipalBBerry Dec 11 @ 9:33 PM EST

Thanks for hosting @TedHiff! #prinleaderchat

In reply to @TedHiff

PrincipalNyberg Dec 11 @ 9:34 PM EST

Good stuff @TedHiff Thanks for moderating tonight's #PrinLeaderChat I hope everyone has a fantastic week.

In reply to @TedHiff

RickJetter Dec 11 @ 9:34 PM EST

@Abbondanza34 #PrinLeaderChat I've also conducted years of research where student stories are used in the interview process.

In reply to @TedHiff, @Abbondanza34

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:35 PM EST

#PrinLeaderChat will be taking abreak from the holidays. Join us in 2017 with @PrincipalBBerry and @Nates_dad1

In reply to @PrincipalBBerry, @Nates_dad1

JASteingraber Dec 11 @ 9:35 PM EST

#PrinLeaderChat Great chat! Thanks a ton.

Abbondanza34 Dec 11 @ 9:36 PM EST

Thanks for hosting @TedHiff #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @TedHiff

GailaSanders Dec 11 @ 9:37 PM EST

A4 student involvement is a must. Develop a leader board. Don't be afraid to hear what your "critics" have to say #PrinLeaderChat

donald_gately Dec 11 @ 9:37 PM EST

Great job Ted @TedHiff #PrinLeaderChat

In reply to @TedHiff

TednApril Dec 11 @ 9:37 PM EST

We want students 2( learn from us, but we must learn to learn from them...they have a voice! #PrinLeaderChat

winstonsakurai - Moderator Dec 11 @ 9:47 PM EST

#PrinLeaderChat will be taking a holiday break. Join us in 2017 w/ @Nates_dad1 & @PrincipalBBerry. Mele Kalikimaka a Hauoli Makahiki Hou