#ALedchat Archive
#ALedchat is a weekly chat on Twitter about education topics. It is held each Monday from 9-10pmCST. While the discussion on #ALedchat continues on Twitter well beyond our weekly one-hour chat session, this platform affords us the opportunity to extend, expand and share the conversation with an even greater audience. Educators from across the state of Alabama, and the world, can come here to find encouragement, support, resources, professional growth opportunities and advice, while providing the same to their colleagues.
Monday August 1, 2016
Welcome to Please give us your name, position, and where youre tweeting from tonight
Holly Sutherland, Principal of Haleyville HS, Alabama. Co-founder of this chat and . Welcome all to our chat!
Good evening, HS SPED from Akron, Ohio
Welcome Reuben! Glad you are here!
^DH#WW2 Hollywood movies: compiling a list for my class-any suggestions? Here are some I've found: https://t.co/3kPyhdhgIC
Derek Dixon, 7th Grade SS Teacher, South Tama County MS, Iowa. Excited to be here with you all tonight!
Christy Bice, Principal at Haleyville Elementary and co-mod for . Looking forward to learning with you all tonight.
Jennifer Northrup, third grade math and science at Oak Mountain Elementary in Birmingham!
Charissa Cole, Principal at Creek View Ele Alabaster AL
Glad you are here Jennifer!
You're always welcome, Derek!
Kerry Brown, Haleyville High Biology teacher
Hey Beth! Glad you are here!
Wouldn't miss it! It's one of my favorite parts of the week! =)
Great to see you back, quilting queen!
Tonights topic is about goal setting & vision.A vision w/ no measurable goal or action plan= a wish. lets reach for the impossible
Welcome Charissa! Glad you are here!
For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to ! We'd love for you to join us!
Hey guys! Abbey from Creek View in Alabaster, AL. I teach third grade!
Blake Busbin, teacher at Auburn High-glad to be joining tonight
Michael, HS Principal, Alabama
is going to set this chat on fire! Looking forward to the fastest hour of the week! https://t.co/IImeIHTyP8
Tonights topic is about goal setting & vision.A vision w/ no measurable goal or action plan= a wish. lets reach for the impossible
My name is Jimmy Shaw. I am Asst. Super for Florence City school & Co^4 Moderator of
Welcome back Blake! Just hear Clayton Sweeney works with you! Love him! And you are getting Coach Givens too!
Welcome back, Blake! Glad you're with us!
Grayson Lawrence, Assistant Principal, Winterboro High School. Talladega County Schools
As always, great to have you with us!
Welcome back friend! Nice to see you here!
Glad you are back Grayson!
I'm Jennifer Hogan, HS AP, co-founder of and . Ready to be challenged by & my awesome !
Looking forward to the chat! Glad you are here!
Good eve,
Regards from South Texas
Hello ! Jodie, SpEd from Ohio.
Hey Hey Grayson! Always glad when you're here!
Q1 What is a measureable goal that you have for your students' achievement this year? (class, school, or district)
Hello ! Todd, elem principal in CA...happy to be with you fine people this evening!
A1: We want to continue to see growth in ACT and ASPIRE. Looking for growth more than a certain percentages.
Hey, Derek! I know you're going to bring it for tonight's topic!
Hey, Maggie! Always love when you can join us!
A1: We have measurable goals for our progress monitoring tools, as well as Aspire.
Good evening, Jodie! I hope you'll share your blog post with ! :-)
A2: We are also looking to reduce tardy issues and increase attendance. We want to increase a students desire to be in our school.
A1) See growth in ACT writing scores through utilizing new writing model in class-lends itself well to doc analysis
A1 Continued growth in Literacy (school wide). In classroom I have made goals based around both academic and non academic factors
A1 not sure yet what eoc test we may have but want to see growth in my Ss scores
A1: Me personally, to see my students achieve greater than 90% on their SLO assessments.
Hey, Demeka! Love this Hello Bear! Welcome!!
thanks for inviting me!! ๐
ACT and ASPIRE growth as well as higher enrollment in dual enrollment classes and increased # of qualifying AP scores
Would love to know more how social studies teachers are contributing to raising scores
A1) Planning on measuring doses of leadership training..quality access to mentors https://t.co/B9gWm2VEmB
Q1 What is a measureable goal that you have for your students' achievement this year? (class, school, or district)
Q1- We will be reviewing benchmarks, and state assessment data to determine areas of growth as well areas for improvement
A1: (Part 1) We want to see student growth (ASPIRE) from ALL of our students.
A1: I want to see growth as leaders. Using data binders to measure. Want to see how this tool will help us grow academically too
We are looking at setting goals that incorporate reading and writing. These are areas we can all work on.
A1: I want to see my Ss grow in historical thinking/writing.
A1: (Part 2) We also want 100% of our Srs to be college/career ready. YES - 100%. Dream big!
Bottle that and send it my way! https://t.co/dSup0TjWaK
A2: We are also looking to reduce tardy issues and increase attendance. We want to increase a students desire to be in our school.
You go! RT A1: I want to see my Ss grow in historical thinking/writing.
Looking for improvement/ progress with ACT scores
Tell me more about your data binders
A1: Student-engaged assessment where they are setting academic goals to identify patterns of strengths and weaknesses.
Hello . Blended learning consultant working with IA schools. Happy August!
A1: Want to see students increase their reading levels...also looking for increased time given to students to explore interests
Sorry I'm late... Jen from Indiana here
Gotta start somewhere.... Right? https://t.co/LkXhHSfhUu
A1: (Part 2) We also want 100% of our Srs to be college/career ready. YES - 100%. Dream big!
A1: I want my Ss to meet and exceed their IEP goals!
A1: Want my Ss to set their own measurable goals to be more active in their learning.
Awesome! It makes history so much more relevant & applicable-I love the new shift in for this reason
A1--for my students to apply classroom to real world situations
BHAGS=Big Hairy Audacious Goals โค๏ธ https://t.co/3h5CCzcSO7
A1: (Part 2) We also want 100% of our Srs to be college/career ready. YES - 100%. Dream big!
Our Social Studies Ts created a shared folder w/reading passages & Qs. Discussed results in PLC.
I have created data charts to show where each student is on ASPIRE. All content areas should feel accountability.
We track data and compare past & present perf. Also set goals for each 9 weeks and weekly goals to get there
A1: Part 2 we want Ss and Ts having continuous progress monitoring conversations in all academic areas.
Are you at HS, MS, or ELEM? Would like to hear more about this and what you have done in your classroom.
Same here but I feel SLOs are something I have greater control over. https://t.co/F4fGkZ6jvO
A1: I want my Ss to meet and exceed their IEP goals!
A1b: I want to see more formative assessment and less summative assessment determining goals and instruction for the year...
We need to talk. https://t.co/pzNR08Rz1l
I have created data charts to show where each student is on ASPIRE. All content areas should feel accountability.
Q2 Communication is a major key for success. What is a measurable goal for parental/community contacts this year?
Would love to Vox with you about IEP goal-setting.
very true! These are for our own classes! I was super impressed with them last year!
A2: Every parent is connected to the school in some medium...Facebook, Remind, Periscope, volunteering...find the one that works
Anything we can:spelling tests, math tests, ACT Interim scores, reading level. We track & set goals for next time
We have personal classroom data boards - more meaningful and useful than a data wall.
A2: We are doing a 180 days of greatness at HHS. Sharing on social media everyday to communicate with our community.
A2) Developing a digital newsletter for my campus..looking for parent subscriptions, response to our app https://t.co/UO9vzgb9PQ
Q2 Communication is a major key for success. What is a measurable goal for parental/community contacts this year?
Now that's all about mastery! ๐it https://t.co/Ve06Pmrvfe
A1b: I want to see more formative assessment and less summative assessment determining goals and instruction for the year...
A2Taking over MS Twitter page this year so planning on using that as a ftool for communication. Planning on having student interns
A1 My goal for my Ss is to show improvement. This is measured by class assesment and state test percentages.
A2: We also have created a more centralized and up to date school calendar online. Sharing dates is key to high school.
Interesting! https://t.co/k1qpfkkN0q
A2Taking over MS Twitter page this year so planning on using that as a ftool for communication. Planning on having student interns
Q2: Tโs maintain parent contact logs. We discuss the importance of positive phone calls home. It shouldnโt always be a problem.
What do these include/look like?
A2- My personal goal is to make at least 2-3 positive parent contacts a day. Working with the community is a top priority
A2: I want increased specific, positive parental contacts. When we show we are making an effort for YOUR kid, you get involved.
Q2- I would like to increase parental involvement to 60% with opportunities like e.g. participation with campus improvement plan
A2--Post all important events/assignments to social media for parents/community
Also track our goal progress. Set the goal and then track how we're doing with it, discuss how we can improve
A2) Drawing in more community support 4 , our veterans history project; looking to host 75+ veteran interviews
Getting Ts to use unit tests as pre/post tests & then quick checks via or to monitor regularly.
I want to as well What format are you using?
A2: I love a good old fashioned phone call!! Constant communication is crucial for positive relationships
A2: I use social media to stay I contact with parents & the community. Post info & celebrate my Ss. Also, personal phone calls!
A2 increased comm is my main goal this year. I have made a giant hall calendar to inform all Ss Ts about school activities.
A2: Want to continue to update via Remind, increase stu/parent sign up. Also, Send monthly video updates to parents.
Q2Part 2: We have also coined the hashtag . We post this hashtag on all social media to showcase our school community.
Do you have a structure or specific goal for positive calls? https://t.co/YuizAGwj1S
Q2: Tโs maintain parent contact logs. We discuss the importance of positive phone calls home. It shouldnโt always be a problem.
A2 100% positive communication per quarter with each family. Have communication lead to increase in family involvement at school
Got the idea from the book ! If you haven't got it yet, you must read it. Absolutely incredible book!
We are collaborating with PTO, Kids first in Alabaster, monthly parent meetings - coffee with the counselor and admin"
A2: To document every convo, sending self emails W/ phone calls with items discussed and time for follow-up.
Love this idea. Began last year making 2 positive contacts for every negative contact to maintain positive focus
Waiting for the mailman! https://t.co/k509msC3nK
Got the idea from the book ! If you haven't got it yet, you must read it. Absolutely incredible book!
A2: I want to call two parents a week (or more) to touch base & give positive feedback
if you ask me I typically say 2:1 Two positive calls for one negative.
A2 Using this year to open more communication with parents.
I LOVE Remind. Such an amazing way to communicate to many people at once! https://t.co/p5uM7M5LHF
A2: Want to continue to update via Remind, increase stu/parent sign up. Also, Send monthly video updates to parents.
A2- part 2- Use all forms of https://t.co/amvuEJ54rm media, role call, etc. You better share your story or someone else will!
A2 Will continue an open invitation every Friday to visit and read with students in my class
Now that's a measurable BHAG โค๏ธ! https://t.co/sDPsg56LOH
Q2- I would like to increase parental involvement to 60% with opportunities like e.g. participation with campus improvement plan
A2: Social Media club where students can tell our story. Each grade posts a certain amount a month! (K-3)
A2: Every group/team in the building is responsible for a service project.
A2: Also trying classroom Twitter & Instagram with students in charge. Want to have a student created newspaper as well
Love the idea of video updates! I'm sure you get more views on these than emails! https://t.co/nsCF8mpcM5
A2: Want to continue to update via Remind, increase stu/parent sign up. Also, Send monthly video updates to parents.
A2b: We did Breakfast w/ Dads last year...going to increase those opps to get all parents on campus as often as possible!
A2: When in the community or at school events, engage parents and let them know that you want their child in your class.
Love your hall calendar! Can you post a pic?
Continue to brand our school via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website
Tell us about video updates? Who does them, how often, etc... https://t.co/y35Ba5Lv5i
A2: Want to continue to update via Remind, increase stu/parent sign up. Also, Send monthly video updates to parents.
It makes a huge difference! https://t.co/KizDqevIlE
Love this idea. Began last year making 2 positive contacts for every negative contact to maintain positive focus
Q3 It inspires Ss when they see us @ their extra-curricular events. What is a measureable goal for attending E-C events this year?
This is so crucial! You want to control the narrative about your school as much as possible. https://t.co/iJIU0un4TK
Continue to brand our school via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website
some other ideas for you doughnuts for days, muffins for moms, Goodies for Grandparents..etc. we have done them all
A3: I attend about 3-4 a week. Kids love it and I know what is happening with our students! Great way to build relationships!
A2b I'm also going live for a couple of my projects to bring parents into the classroom who maybe wouldn't get the chance
A2 I want to increase my parental involvement to 75% using ClassDojo, texts, emails, & website to encourage participation.
A3: I want to attend something for every student! I love the bond it creates when kids know you care enough to do this for them
How did you all do? Did you check actual call logs? If so, how often? https://t.co/nmLLq6FCfM
Love this idea. Began last year making 2 positive contacts for every negative contact to maintain positive focus
A2: I think every teacher should attend at least 1 event per nine weeks. Try to mix it up - dances, sports, arts, etc.
Terry superintendent from Talladega
A3) Challenging myself to attend less "popular" events & sports to show investment in all school extracurriculars
A3: At the elem level, many attend MS & HS events, as well as local rec league games. #24/7
A3:I think a fair and measurable goal is for faculty and staff to attend at least 2 EC event per year. Most will exceed the goal.
A3) Ask for their schedules early on..celebrate their successes outside the classroom https://t.co/QsyKoxOV5s
Q3 It inspires Ss when they see us @ their extra-curricular events. What is a measureable goal for attending E-C events this year?
Do they have for districts or strictly for individual teachers? https://t.co/LxiaGvvglH
A2 Using this year to open more communication with parents.
A2: My teachers volunteer to work gates and help with everts. Since we are a smaller school, they attend several! It is great.
A3: Thought a lot about. Can't make the excuse I live in different area. Before skate nights, meet at CFA for a CR family meal!
Q3- our leader will be providing incentives to the designated/ assigned teams that have the most teacher participation at S's EC.
Teachers that attend at least 2 E C events per season including fine arts performances will increase the engagement in their class
A3: I try & make it to as many athletic & extra curricular events, students freq ask if your going to their game, concert, & play
I'm going to video admin (principal/AP/AthDir) and/or counselors depending on what's going on that month.
I try to support my Ss in EC as well as going to non school sponsored events who participate in those. It shows you truly care
A3 Attending multiple per week should be the standard. More importantly , show a continued interest in Ss extracurriculars
A3: HCS teachers are also involved in many community events, such as festivals, parades, bell ringing,...
A3 I will be coaching 3 different teams this year in 2 sports so I will be very busy with E-C. Plan on making it to others though.
Very cool, I'm a big racing fan!
love this! https://t.co/YK5W8i88Jn
Love this idea. Began last year making 2 positive contacts for every negative contact to maintain positive focus
Good old fashion and Face Time https://t.co/xrYJOvvfi6
A2: When in the community or at school events, engage parents and let them know that you want their child in your class.
Totally agree! I used it for PD this summer, too. 1 action per day for 11 days = 1 hour PD for Twitter 101.
We are using it schoolwide this year
A3: will try to attend as many as possible but also at the middle school level. Important for HS to support MS.
This is one of my fav parts of teaching. I get all sched, jersey num, dates of events and will post to the school calendar as well
Attend all HS football and some basketball games. Attend every CVES event and City- wide sports events
Awesome! Enjoy those times!
I run into parents while grocery shopping freq.
Q-3 the new T's appraisal system domain 4 supports school community in regards to EC, so I ask T's to create a doc with attendanc
Love it! Will you have interim checks? remember to celebrate the victories! https://t.co/0R127m5qOt
A2 I want to increase my parental involvement to 75% using ClassDojo, texts, emails, & website to encourage participation.
Great point! https://t.co/KElVbE2D9y
A3: will try to attend as many as possible but also at the middle school level. Important for HS to support MS.
fantastic for sharing PD https://t.co/kjpvfsz4wO
I'm going to video admin (principal/AP/AthDir) and/or counselors depending on what's going on that month.
A3: Many HCS teachers and admins will be heading out tomorrow on the back to school party bus!
A3: Also great to see where Ss work. Tips and going through their lines show support. Always try to brag on their work ethic.
a3) My family & I try to see functions as family outing opportunities to ensure events do not distract from our time together
They all want to know we care https://t.co/ysohViYxdw
A3) Challenging myself to attend less "popular" events & sports to show investment in all school extracurriculars
Q4 We all like to have our buckets filled. What is a goal you have for encouraging students this year?
I agree! Just asking in class/hallways how the game went, about the play, art show, etc. means a lot!
Preach๐ฅ https://t.co/pmgVEuWeh6
A3: At the elem level, many attend MS & HS events, as well as local rec league games. #24/7
Love this idea!!! Way better than standard parent newsletter!! https://t.co/zNJcnuAvx3
I'm going to video admin (principal/AP/AthDir) and/or counselors depending on what's going on that month.
A4: Theme is this year. Celebrate Ss going for gold on the morning announcements. We also give awards.
Our individual Ts use it for classes. I use it for grade levels. Our Principal set up one 4 faculty for emergencies.
A4 Growth Mindset is old hat for most now, but to see it come alive in your students and see them display that persistence
Please share. All about a carrot https://t.co/F3VHl8jKmW
Q3- our leader will be providing incentives to the designated/ assigned teams that have the most teacher participation at S's EC.
love chatting with students at work- always greet them then throw it up on Instagram https://t.co/MKwjgZ9UsE
A3: Also great to see where Ss work. Tips and going through their lines show support. Always try to brag on their work ethic.
A4:1st day of school Ss will write a letter to themselves with their goals and how they achieved them. Will open them up last day.
I used it for PD this summer, too. You can create an account for whatever group you choose. Just share sign up code.
A4 I am committing to making praise referrals every month. They make the Ss Ps and me so happy
A4: We will do intercom shout outs and hopefully implement bulldog cards for random drawings for prizes and positive reinf.
A4: Making positive calls home, writing each kid a personal note at least twice a month, cards home over breaks
A4: We use social media to celebrate students on a daily basis. They love being tweeted. They ask, "You going to tweet me?".
Q4 Students will use interactive notebooks & have messages of encouragement included as part of their daily & weekly feedback.
A4: The Olympic theme must be popular . The HES theme is Go for the Gold.
Awesome!! That is one of the best phone calls admin gets to make!! https://t.co/tYcYHyaJHb
A4 I am committing to making praise referrals every month. They make the Ss Ps and me so happy
Love this Derek! Great idea! https://t.co/j7vaEVdK2u
A4:1st day of school Ss will write a letter to themselves with their goals and how they achieved them. Will open them up last day.
A4: will encourage quiet time and just unplug from everyone; talk to the elderly (learn a lot that way!)
glad to join outstanding scholars
A4- I want 2 meet every student in my building & shake their hand. I realized I hardly get to know the ones making great choices.
Funny we did not even discuss it and have a similar theme!
A4) Thinking about kicking it old school w/ giving out stickers on awesome essays this year
Would love for you to inbox me your contact info. I want to learn more https://t.co/ZJpdq5YlWv
We are using it schoolwide this year
A4--going to notice more students making great choices and commend them.
A4: To know what each student's hobby or interest is, I collect bobbleheads and it's a hobby I enjoy.
A4.2:Also learned from my time with to always celebrate kids everyday...but especially Mondays! High-fives and fist bumps for all!
A4: Writing encouraging emails to past students with Gmail (we are all Google now). They may be gone but I will always be their T
It is something new I am trying this year. No more rules and syllabus reading on the first day. Relationships first!
We are strongly encouraging no teaching only fun on the first day!
A4: want to be able to call every student by name. Less hey buddy.
This is a powerful observation. Many times these Ss fall through the cracks. Celebrate all successes. https://t.co/UPuA5QkGb2
A4- I want 2 meet every student in my building & shake their hand. I realized I hardly get to know the ones making great choices.
A4: We reward an outstanding student from each grade level each quarter of the year.
I like this idea.. Welcome to the chat https://t.co/n8GiBIInp4
A4: We reward an outstanding student from each grade level each quarter of the year.
Now that's walking the talk. Do they get reminded ever of their smart goal? https://t.co/L93rReHiOd
A4:1st day of school Ss will write a letter to themselves with their goals and how they achieved them. Will open them up last day.
Awesome! We do it once per month, but we are a very large school. Need lots of opportunities!
Q5 What is good for the kids is often good for all. What is your goal to measure encouragement of other staff/faculty member
LOVE the idea of bucket filling! Ss need pick me ups. I send postcards home to celebrate them
Good question. I haven't figured out yet if I'm going to read them or just keep them a secret for only the student.
A5: Mailed out letters of encouragement 2 staff today. I do this at least 4 times a year. Also give them awards.
Can you be more specific? https://t.co/Paf6qVZr4c
A4 I am committing to making praise referrals every month. They make the Ss Ps and me so happy
I bet & will agree that kids love stickers!
A5: Planning to collaborate weekly and give everyone room to share & discuss. Also want to write encouraging notes to coworkers
A4: Student Principal advisory boards for 2nd and 3rd grade student voice is important!
A5: Our motivation team has worked all summer. We have a treat planned for each month of the year!
A5: Growth mindset, positive letters, and can never go wrong with goodies left on their desk.
A5: Bucket filling for teachers too! Celebrate them! Notes, candy, thank you'd, shout-outs. https://t.co/92k8Y9NMCa ๐
A5 We started a bucket filling activity in which 4 different staff members share how another fills their bucket at Fac Meetings
A5: We all write goals, admin, Ts and Ss. Celebrating the success for faculty and well as Ss (no matter how small!)
A5: I want to leave encouraging notes or praises to my coworkers. Spread kindness!
A5 Drop a simple tweet, vox, email, text, etc... reminding colleagues how important they are goes a long way. Fill up their cup!
BHAG! You going to try to measure it? I wonder how many of our students never get 1positive adult contact? https://t.co/O1CtEh47vD
A4- I want 2 meet every student in my building & shake their hand. I realized I hardly get to know the ones making great choices.
I love this.. might just take this idea. :) https://t.co/LoEA1iaET6
A5: Mailed out letters of encouragement 2 staff today. I do this at least 4 times a year. Also give them awards.
A5: Making time to interact with colleagues after school, finding nd keeping the "pulse" of the building beating forward
A5--I teach in a building with some awesome folks. I will just try to help them any way I can.
A5: Conversations that happen behind closed doors. Are they negative or positive?
A5: back to school swag, monthly Leadership team and grade level meetings to listen! Positive notes to all staff! Work as a team!
A5: Making time to interact with colleagues after school, finding and keeping the "pulse" of the building beating forward
create a Building Listening Accountability Caring Kindness list or BLACK list of students in Google docs shared intentionally
Connect with all staff and be available and approachable! Take on classes
A5.2: Also really love the idea of positive calls home for staff members as well. How amazing is it to receive a call like that?
A5: Handwritten notes, a "praise book" that's passed between faculty members, "happies" to bring a smile!
HCS has a Back to School Bash for all employees & their families. Picnic, games, t-shirts,...
Q6 1 thing we all desire is more time during every year. It doesnt just happen. What are your time management goals for the year?
A5 WEWG we have to fill each other's bucket. If we don't celebrate each other, no one else will
I got the idea from . It starts w/a T who praises another, then leaves the book in that T's box. (part 1)
Q6: taking care of myself! Exercise so I can be healthy for my school and family!
A6 Prioritize my schedule with "Must Do/Could Do" lists. Always on Must Do list is spending time with my wife & personal health.
Q5: Our school is divided into grd level teams. It is often easy 2 measure the the level of success of these grps.
To do list on google calendar. Exercise to be healthy for my school and family!
Love the SWAG everyone likes free stuff &YouGetACar https://t.co/DDU6bKETN3
A5: back to school swag, monthly Leadership team and grade level meetings to listen! Positive notes to all staff! Work as a team!
A6--Honestly--Teacher, wife, mom x 2--time is a precious commodity-- I don't see any more in my near future.
A6: Prioritize urgent/not urgent tasks based on students being the priority. https://t.co/Se3LD5ju5c
Q6 1 thing we all desire is more time during every year. It doesnt just happen. What are your time management goals for the year?
A6: More time..plan meaningful PD,use grade level chairs/email rather than frequent faculty mtgs, planning days, common planning..
A5: Make more time for me/husband &dog by being more productive and leaving at certain time.
A6: I have to plan & make priorities. I schedule in exercise, friends, family, etc. I realize I need to make me a priority too!
A6 Less Meetings!!! Often can accomplish desired result with a simple email or Google Doc
A6: Only check email at specific times. Do what NEEDS to be done first, then do what I WANT to do.
A6: To remain a 9 week rotation ahead on writing CTIP's and CTE material purchases.
A6: Doing a better job of Compartmentalizing my life and giving my two Minions their attention in the evening.
A6 not procrastinate grading. Just do it that day and give back the next A lofty goal for me!
Sending a video works wonders, too! https://t.co/RUoX7RmxgZ
A6 Less Meetings!!! Often can accomplish desired result with a simple email or Google Doc
I want to utilize google hangouts more to save time!
A6: Here's my time managment tip: Use ur time! Don't wait for large chunks of time, use "spare" minutes here &there. They add up!
I block google calendar time for email, calls, and a close out meeting w/ my secretary daily https://t.co/6HwUV45FrF
A6: Only check email at specific times. Do what NEEDS to be done first, then do what I WANT to do.
Make Being in classrooms a priority! each admin have a weekly grade level focus to support teachers and students!
Wish we would more in schools!! So efficient! https://t.co/yHYV3FSI7s
A6 Less Meetings!!! Often can accomplish desired result with a simple email or Google Doc
I always say everything has to be intentional or I canโt finish anything. https://t.co/dvCUjyuKWt
A6: Here's my time managment tip: Use ur time! Don't wait for large chunks of time, use "spare" minutes here &there. They add up!
A6: time is HUGE for me. Trying to lower time on social media.Never want to be the person that's "too busy" for people to contact.
hum...I think I've heard that before https://t.co/PvjKzS2UOV
A6: I have to plan & make priorities. I schedule in exercise, friends, family, etc. I realize I need to make me a priority too!
A6-put it on a calendar. Whatever it is. If it's on the calendar, it gets done. Saying... I think I'll .... Never gets it done.
Q7 As Superman has kryptonite we all have an Achilles heel. Name the nemesis thatU will defeat or the goal U WILL reach in 2016-17
A6: Love the idea of using Evernote to jot ideas; then you're not lost in thought or trying to remember ideas
I put everything on my Google Calendar! https://t.co/0NPHAGn2ce
A6-put it on a calendar. Whatever it is. If it's on the calendar, it gets done. Saying... I think I'll .... Never gets it done.
Tough! Another BHAG https://t.co/oSATDlL0Lm
A6 not procrastinate grading. Just do it that day and give back the next A lofty goal for me!
A7: I need to say no to the things that get in the way of me reaching my goals. Take on less to accomplish more!
Voxer is good for this, too, and can be done "on the go." https://t.co/AhXkwMvVg6
A6: Love the idea of using Evernote to jot ideas; then you're not lost in thought or trying to remember ideas
A7: Time...Wish I had a secret tunnel out of the office. Once you enter, you can never get out! :0
A7I will defeat nemesis of "no." I refuse to believe "it can't be done." I will find a way 2 make it happen if it's best for kids!
Our time equals our values. We are what our record says we are. https://t.co/rflztAW6L2
Make Being in classrooms a priority! each admin have a weekly grade level focus to support teachers and students!
A7: I'm committed to writing a book with & . I will get my part done!
I even have reminders set to remind me to drink water b/c I'm bad about that!
Hurry up so I can read it! =) haha! https://t.co/xmTsXJ7A3l
A7: I'm committed to writing a book with & . I will get my part done!
A7: Shifting the Monkey is my new best friend. Thanks to If you havenโt read I highly recommend it.
A7: I will not make excuses! I hope it's not selfish, but I'm going to focus on my health & wellbeing this yr. My Ss will benefit
Yes! We MAKE time for what's important.
A7: Workout more & eat better. My kryptonite is the donut in the staff lounge & don't want my energy level to affect my teaching.
A7: This year definitely working through the trials of consolidation/realignment and building our way towards new successes.
no is just the first road block! I don't take no for an answer when my kids are involved!
Reading it now! Also reading Your First Year to use with new teachers in a book study.
consistent exercise. I'm on the wagon for months and off the wagon for months I need to be able to
A7: comparison is the thief of joy. Will only be concerned with the positive!
Love it! Shift away, my friend, shift away! https://t.co/m8TfnA6s46
A7: Shifting the Monkey is my new best friend. Thanks to If you havenโt read I highly recommend it.
some of the best tips EVER!! I hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think about the book study.
A7 I want to stay positive and surround myself with positive influences
๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅYes!!! we accept no too often because the cost is to high for us, not because it can't be done https://t.co/b3y07mSoI8
A7I will defeat nemesis of "no." I refuse to believe "it can't be done." I will find a way 2 make it happen if it's best for kids!
A6: calendar with alerts! Have to see it & hear it.
A7: healthier eating (too picky to be "healthy") and exercise. those are the things I don't tend to make time for!!
You could drop by and tell them! Some were talking this week about your visit last year!
FQ Research says that if you follow up PD w/ personalized coaching. Call out 1of the family member to be your accountability coach
A7: I'm hiring leaders! Haha!
Haha I creepily thought of you the other day! Found organic shaved ice at Walmart, remembered your lactose intolerance
can help hold you accountable. He posts a daily pic of his exercise; you can, too!
I'm a big guy so I'm calling out 2. https://t.co/1eeeF55QPB
FQ Research says that if you follow up PD w/ personalized coaching. Call out 1of the family member to be your accountability coach
FQ: is great for accountability. We bounce ideas off of each other often- except our theme for the year obviously. :)
Awesome! I want to hear your feedback! https://t.co/Yeh6LYMCdW
It is on my list of "books to be bought in the near future." haha.
FA: Calling on to keep me focused on my admin aspirations as we both have similar career goals & are both SPEDers
Ok. We just post pics of us working out daily, correct? https://t.co/VocAJJwgG3
can help hold you accountable. He posts a daily pic of his exercise; you can, too!
FA - Calling out to make sure I'm on more consistently! The best PD I Get .
Thank you for pouring into me I feel inspired and have some new goals!
Got your back!! We got our team! ๐๐ผ
Got ya friend! I will remind you! We need you here!
FQ: has great ideas & will give honest feedback.
We will definitely remind you! Bring your faculty, too!
FA: I have to stick with my Chiquita Marbury family. Hold me accountable.
Thank you all for joining our chat and for leading tonight. I hope you all have a wonderful school year!
FA Calling on to keep me focused on being a champion for kids, celebrating everything about them! Continue growing
I would love that! I definitely agree!
Forgot https://t.co/w4Rj4tjFk6
FA: ok, , I've decided that we would work well together. ๐ We need to collaborate and hold each other accountable!
