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StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to the #atplc twitter chat! Our format will be with questions marked Q1, Q2, etc., and your answers marked with A1, A2, etc.

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT

When tweeting tonight, use the hashtag #atplc in all of your interactions. Feel free to ask questions, reply to others, and engage!

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Please tell us who you are, what you do, and why you are here tonight! #atplc

zlearnmore Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Jon-Eric Ziaer Frisco, Tx Liberty HS Associate Principal. A Lead Learner growing our PLC! #atplc

BHSJoAnne Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT

JoAnne Smith, HS principal #atplc

worldofcrowe Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@StevePearce4 Jeff Crowe. Social Studies Instructional Coach and Jedi Grandmaster. Continuing my PLC journey @ Liberty HS Frisco,TX #atplc

In reply to @StevePearce4, @StevePearce4

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Small crowd so far, hopefully a few more jump in, but let's get started! #atplc

andermm1 Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Michelle Anderson, Lemont, IL I attended the Lincolnshire conference this week. I am so inspired for the new school year! #atplc #sd113a

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: What makes a team a “team” and not a group? #atplc

ingl3se Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Tony Inglese, district finance/operations. #atplc

In reply to @StevePearce4

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hey Michelle! Glad you are here..you just drank the #atplc kool-aid???

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GriesserKeith Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Keith Griesser - @P3KyKDE State-wide principal support. Loved attending the PLC event in Atlanta. #gamechanger #atplc

zlearnmore Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 A collection of individuals working interdependently towards a common goal #atplc

worldofcrowe Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Each member of a team has a degree of interdependence with each other. They rely on each other. #atplc

badams091 Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Brittany Adams, High School Teacher, Florence, SC #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

So what does interdependence look like? #atplc

andermm1 Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: a group gets together & works on common items of business. A team looks at data and uses it to reach goals #atplc #sd113a

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Hi Brittany....Welcome! #atplc

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badams091 Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 A team are individuals working towards a common goal. They may have similar or completely different roles #atplc

BHSJoAnne Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: Ateam works together toward a common goal or purpose. They rely on each other and can't imagine doing the same work alone. #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Well said! #atplc

BHSJoAnne Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: Ateam works together toward a common goal or purpose. They rely on each other and can't imagine doing the same work alone. #atplc

worldofcrowe Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Interdependence refers to a dynamic where members are mutually responsible and accountable to each other for completing certain tasks #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: What are the key things for a team to focus on during collaborative times? #atplc

zlearnmore Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Supporting OUR kids, not yours and mine #atplc

In reply to @StevePearce4

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Thanks Keith...throw that #atplc on your responses!

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worldofcrowe Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Teams should devote time to analyzing data from common formative assessments, to measure student learning #atplc

andermm1 Aug 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: shared goals, data, research-based strategies, communication, individual team member & group reflections #atplc #sd113a

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Yes! Easy to say this, harder to do! #atplc

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badams091 Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2: Are we moving in the direction to meet our goals? What is the problem and what can we do to solve them. Are the solutions working?#atplc

zlearnmore Aug 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 The common formative assessments are the key! Designing, reviewing data & adjusting instructional practices #atplc #frequent #ongoing

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT

My friend @plugusin says a team should challenge the status quo...thoughts on that? #atplc

RosaIsiah Aug 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Equity? Remove the barriers! Let's get to liberation. image by @smartMeme #WeLeadEd #Edequity #edchat #leadupchat #atplc #SchoolCulture

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Great questions to drive conversations! #atplc

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GriesserKeith Aug 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 Student achievement. Reflection on practices that worked best for mastery. Common assessment review. Interventions. All means all. #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: What are the key things for a team to focus on during collaborative times? #atplc

worldofcrowe Aug 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Challenging the status quo is healthy when it benefits students. Growth mindset & challenging ourselves to continue improving is key #atplc

ingl3se Aug 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Yes, but not for the sake of challenging the status quo. It must be purposeful. We don't have the luxury of wasting time and effort. #atplc

In reply to @StevePearce4, @plugusin

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Agreed...time is our most valuable asset! #atplc

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StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q3: What are the biggest challenges of ensuring your team is effective? #atplc

andermm1 Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: trust, sense of urgency for task at-hand, off-task behavior during meetings, not prepared for meetings #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Yes, it's about all of us getting better! #atplc

zlearnmore Aug 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT

The growth, learning & progress isn't just a S thing! Es need to constantly look to refine & adjust instr prac to better meet needs of Ss
In reply to @StevePearce4, @plugusin

worldofcrowe Aug 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: Establishing trust on new teams. Developing mutual respect. #atplc

zlearnmore Aug 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 Maintaining the focus on 3 Big Ideas! Common understanding of intended outcomes and expectations for Team #atplc

ingl3se Aug 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q3: It never ceases to amaze me how difficult it is to create a shared vision. Must have. #atplc

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StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Hard to be a team if you don't trust each other #atplc

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badams091 Aug 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: We must be honest and unbiased with our team's progress. We need to understand the goal is not to make everyone comfortable. #atplc

GriesserKeith Aug 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 - Buy in from every team member. Vision to one is merely compliance to another if the buy in isn't there. Culture is vital. #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Yes, vision from the inside out is far better than outside in #atplc

GriesserKeith Aug 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 - Buy in from every team member. Vision to one is merely compliance to another if the buy in isn't there. Culture is vital. #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q4: What have you found to be effective in order to deal with a team member who hasn’t met the agreed upon expectations? #atplc

zlearnmore Aug 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Love how @mikemattos65 talks abt reaching consensus amongst all Es about the expectations for a Team #atplc

In reply to @GriesserKeith, @mikemattos65

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Yes, there is a far better chance for success if consensus is built by all! #atplc

In reply to @zlearnmore, @GriesserKeith, @mikemattos65

zlearnmore Aug 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Q4 An investment in true understanding of the vision and mission and commitment by all stakeholders to Team Norms #atplc

GriesserKeith Aug 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

He's my favorite. I went to every session he held. #atplc

In reply to @zlearnmore, @mikemattos65

worldofcrowe Aug 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: We have a ceramic frog that we pass to the team member at our PLC after an infraction, and say "We Toad you not to do that!" ;-) #atplc

andermm1 Aug 3 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4: as a team leader-finding a time to speak with that person away from the others to explain what I noticed & what needs to be done #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Yeah I believe we need to shoot straight with people more and not tip-toe around #atplc

In reply to @andermm1

GriesserKeith Aug 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Team members holding each other accountable is best. Team leaders need training to implement a culture where that can happen. #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Yes, it's about developing the culture where the team is elevated above individualism #atplc

GriesserKeith Aug 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Team members holding each other accountable is best. Team leaders need training to implement a culture where that can happen. #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q5: How do you measure success as a team? #atplc

andermm1 Aug 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5: Students' increased progress toward mastery goals evident by data collection & comparison #atplc #sd113a

worldofcrowe Aug 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5: A team’s success can be measured most easily in outcomes -- how well the team met its stated goals. #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Yep! That's the goal! #atplc

Andrew_Ray_ Aug 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@griesserkeith touched on it in Q3. Culture is vital. Goals of the PLC should align with helping students grow as learners.
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zlearnmore Aug 3 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5 Risk-taking! Being able to measure growth of Ss! Depending on Team-mates to support OUR Ss #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I'm noticing a trend here...lots of "OUR" #atplc

In reply to @zlearnmore

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q6: How does your team celebrate success? #atplc

Andrew_Ray_ Aug 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Spot on. #atplc

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GriesserKeith Aug 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 - All means all. Every student on every essential standard. Continuous improvement and growth of both students and teachers. #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Yes, this is about everyone growing #atplc

GriesserKeith Aug 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 - All means all. Every student on every essential standard. Continuous improvement and growth of both students and teachers. #atplc

zlearnmore Aug 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A6 This is an area as a Admin I want to improve! Have to take opportunities to celebrate doing the right work! #atplc

GriesserKeith Aug 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6 - Kentucky Bourbon? Lol. #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Yes! Staff need to know they are winning and making a difference #atplc

In reply to @zlearnmore

andermm1 Aug 3 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6: grade-level student of the month, ts Friday team celebration lunch together, "Happy Gram" emails home to parents #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q7: If you had words of advice for a team that was currently a “5” and are working to be a “10”, what would you say? #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Q7 Hint...our students need teams that are a "10" to be the best they can be! #atplc

zlearnmore Aug 3 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A7 "Keep it Simple". Stay true to the 3 Big Ideas and 4 Ess Questions #atplc #committedNOTinvolved

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Amen. We sometimes make the right work over complicated, right? #atplc

zlearnmore Aug 3 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A7 "Keep it Simple". Stay true to the 3 Big Ideas and 4 Ess Questions #atplc #committedNOTinvolved

worldofcrowe Aug 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A7: Abandon what's easier for you, and collectively commit to three specific strategies that can help students succeed. #atplc

andermm1 Aug 3 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A7: adhere to team norms; don't put too much pressure trying too many new things at once; celebrate steps in the right direction #atplc

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:57 PM EDT

And you don't have to go too far to find those strategies! #atplc

In reply to @worldofcrowe

StevePearce4 Aug 3 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Celebration is key. Celebrate doing the right work. #atplc

In reply to @andermm1

Andrew_Ray_ Aug 3 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A7: Trust Each Other #atplc

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