#Admin2B Archive


Monday December 17, 2018
8:00 PM EST

  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #admin2b Introduce yourself, and tell us what are you hoping Santa brings you this holiday season. :)
  • Dixie_Principal Dec 17 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Nate and I hope Santa brings me REST. #Admin2b
  • Kroptavich Dec 17 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hello #admin2b chat! Nathan from PA. Hoping Santa brings some magical memories for my kids.
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Much needed indeed!#admin2b
    In reply to @Dixie_Principal
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Q1: Administrators wear many different hats. One important role is to serve as an instructional leader/coach. What is your definition of an Instructional Leader/Coach? #admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hi Nathan! Welcome to the chat. That’s awesome! Did Santa’s elf appear in your house too? (Elf on the shelve) #admin2b
    In reply to @Kroptavich
  • Kroptavich Dec 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hi Miriam! No, he has yet to appear in our household :) #admin2b
    In reply to @MiriamCheuk
  • Dixie_Principal Dec 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
    An instructional coach is someone who listens and supports teachers to help with their personal growth as a teacher. #Admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:09 PM EST
    How would you define an Instructional Leader? #admin2b
    In reply to @Dixie_Principal
  • Dixie_Principal Dec 17 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: an instructional leader is someone who cast the vision of what instruction should be and then providing the necessary support and training to implement. #Admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Q2 coming up #admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Q2: In what ways can an instructional leader coach staff for a clear vision of teaching and learning? #admin2b
  • Kroptavich Dec 17 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: An instructional leader is one who seeks to implement best practices and assist others in doing the same though a variety of means: modeling, training, and other supports. #admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:12 PM EST
    I like that you added modeling to the list. #admin2b
    In reply to @Kroptavich
  • Dixie_Principal Dec 17 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: right now I am trying to cast a vision that we need to think differently about how we teach and examine ways we can engage students in more meaningful ways. #Admin2b
  • GenieneD - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Hey all. Sorry I'm Late. I hope santa brings health to my poor chicken Dumpling. She's recovering feom a hawk attack #admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:13 PM EST
    #admin2b
    • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:06 AM EST
      A1: Instructional Leadership is setting goals for student growth. allocating resources, and partnering with teachers to improve teaching and learning. #Admin2b
  • Kroptavich Dec 17 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A2: Time- spent in dialogue with teachers to determine needs based on strengths and areas to grow and spent observing classrooms and analyzing data together to determine effectiveness. #admin2b
    In reply to @MiriamCheuk
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:13 PM EST
    #admin2b
    • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:12 AM EST
      A2: An instructional leader can facilitate collaboration time for teachers, professional development, and create/support a climate of success. #Admin2b
  • Dixie_Principal Dec 17 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A2: one way is to provide articles for teachers to read. I send out weekly Twitter articles I come across that I hope will provide teachers with ideas to implement or help challenge their current thought processes #Admin2b
  • TedHiff Dec 17 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A2. Begin by sharing your vision and mission for the school. Then Strategically map out the plan. Be sure to get stakeholder buy-in with this plan. #Admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Q3: What might be some important elements of a coaching conversation? #admin2b
  • TedHiff Dec 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2. Develop your building PD around the Plan. #Admin2b
  • Dixie_Principal Dec 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
    I think finding ways to allow collaboration is critical to improving on instruction. Hard to grow in isolation. #Admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Q3 coming up #admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A3: Being a thinking partner, listening with the intent of understanding, asking probing questions, paraphrasing, helping to set goals, strategizing, and commiting to implementing the action plan. #Admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:18 PM EST
    So true!! #admin2b
    In reply to @Dixie_Principal
  • Kroptavich Dec 17 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A3: Specificity - there is so many tangents to travel when speaking about improving instruction. Hone in on the one item the teacher views as most important to tackle. #admin2b
    In reply to @MiriamCheuk
  • TedHiff Dec 17 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A3. Using the “I’m noticing...(share what you noticed)”phrase then followed by “I’m wondering... (share how they can take this to the next level)”. #Admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:20 PM EST
    I agree finding a focus is important. Remind me Nathan, what role do you have this year? #admin2b
    • Kroptavich Dec 17 @ 8:19 PM EST
      A3: Specificity - there is so many tangents to travel when speaking about improving instruction. Hone in on the one item the teacher views as most important to tackle. #admin2b
      In reply to @MiriamCheuk
  • Dixie_Principal Dec 17 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A3: good questions help guide the discussion what did you do well? What would you do differently? If you listen to the responses it can guide you to how to support them in their growth #Admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Q4 in 1 minute #admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Q4: How might be some ways of building capacity in your teacher leaders? #admin2b
  • Kroptavich Dec 17 @ 8:23 PM EST
    I'm still teaching orchestra part time and working as dean the rest of the school day #admin2b
    In reply to @MiriamCheuk
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:23 PM EST
    That's a great transition. That's awesome! #admin2b
    In reply to @Kroptavich
  • tracyscottkelly Dec 17 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Tracy from California joining late. #Admin2b
  • TedHiff Dec 17 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A. Get to know their strengths and talents. Then offer them opportunities to use them in the classroom and other leadership roles. #Admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A4: To build staff capacity: support and empower your staff. This entails intentionality and planning. #admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Never too late! Welcome to the chat! #admin2b
    In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • Dixie_Principal Dec 17 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A4: if you can allow those teachers who are doing things well in classroom and use then to lead trainings, it helps other teachers and helps the leaders create credibility with their peers #Admin2b
  • tracyscottkelly Dec 17 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A1. An Instructional Leader/ Coach is someone that helps us see what we cannot see ourselves! #Admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Great answer! Thanks for joining #admin2b tonight!
    • TedHiff Dec 17 @ 8:24 PM EST
      A. Get to know their strengths and talents. Then offer them opportunities to use them in the classroom and other leadership roles. #Admin2b
  • tracyscottkelly Dec 17 @ 8:27 PM EST
    I hope.Santa brings me snow, and socks, not neccessary in that order!#Admin2b
  • Dixie_Principal Dec 17 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A4: we are trying the #observeme, and asking teachers to visit other classrooms and offering quick reflections through Google form on what they took away. We then are trying to leverage strengths that teachers see and advertising them to others to visit. #Admin2b
  • Kroptavich Dec 17 @ 8:28 PM EST
    This is wonderful! Works to build confidence in these teachers and adds to the richness of the school's instructional repertoire. #admin2b
    In reply to @Dixie_Principal
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:28 PM EST
    LOL that's awesome! #admin2b
    In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • TedHiff Dec 17 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A4. We build capacity within our schools by first building positive relationships with each other. Then the rest falls into place. #admin2b
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Thank you so much for joining #admin2b tonight. Hope you have a wonderful break and we will restart on 1/7.
  • Kroptavich Dec 17 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Nate, how are teachers finding the time to visit their colleagues' classrooms? #admin2b
    In reply to @Dixie_Principal
  • MiriamCheuk - Moderator Dec 17 @ 8:29 PM EST
    I like the idea of a Google Form for others to see and advertise those strengths to others. Very cool! #admin2b
    • Dixie_Principal Dec 17 @ 8:27 PM EST
      A4: we are trying the #observeme, and asking teachers to visit other classrooms and offering quick reflections through Google form on what they took away. We then are trying to leverage strengths that teachers see and advertising them to others to visit. #Admin2b