#resiliencechat Archive

Co-moderated by Dr. Robert Martinez and Sara Truebridge, #resiliencechat focuses on promoting resilience amongst educators and students.

Monday April 23, 2018
10:00 PM EDT

  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #resiliencechat! Who is joining us tonight?
  • JacobFFSUSD Apr 23 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Back again! My name is Jacob, a freshman at @FSUSD_ECHS in the @FairfieldSuisun #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge, @FSUSD_ECHS, @FairfieldSuisun
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    It's my usual "here until my wife calls" kind of night. :-) #ResilienceChat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    So glad, Jacob, to have you come back each time and join us at #resiliencechat!
    In reply to @JacobFFSUSD, @FSUSD_ECHS, @FairfieldSuisun
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Debbie and "Lumpy" checking in. "Lumpy" is not feeling that well. Recovering from Friday's biopsy. Scar is gonna look like Frankenstein. Oh and if any of you can send a few shekels my way, I'd appreciate it. https://t.co/IURXmSe20B #resiliencechat
  • TraceyEnser Apr 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Tracey from Kansas. I teach K-5 at a Therapeutic Learning Program. #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Love it! Glad we can keep you busy until that call. ;) #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey
  • jillian_damon Apr 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Jillian, proud continuation high school teacher from Nor Cal. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    I oughta be clear. "Lumpy" is not actually participating in #resiliencechat Just along for the ride.
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Hang is there, Deb! We love ya! #resiliencechat
    In reply to @MissShuganah
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Hi Tracey! Great to have you here at #resiliencechat
    In reply to @TraceyEnser
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi Jillian! I worked with teachers at a continuation high in Oakland. What a great bunch!! #resiliencechat
    In reply to @jillian_damon
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Thanks, Sara. Seeing the surgeon on the 26th, and I expect to hear from my oncologist soonish. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    No problem. Ride along. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @MissShuganah
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Tonight's #resiliencechat topic: "Parent Engagement and Developing a Strong Sense of Community at Your School"
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Very kind of you to be that welcoming of "Lumpy." #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    I always start with a #resiliencechat tidbit...
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    #resiliencechat Tidbit: A report from Child Trends states "Positive effects of parental involvement have been demonstrated at both the elementary and secondary levels across several studies, with the largest effects often occurring at the elementary level.
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Here comes #resiliencechat question number 1...
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Q1: What does parent engagement in schools look like? #resiliencechat
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Tidbit: Not sure what it's like in the GenEd population, but I tried to be more involved. Practically told to go play on the freeway by some of the SpEd folks. Therapists and others. #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    You are kidding!!!!! #resiliencechat
    In reply to @MissShuganah
  • JacobFFSUSD Apr 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A1: Parent engagement is when a parent is connecting with the teacher so they know what to expect when their child comes home from school. Also helping the class if they need help on special occasions. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • vkcommeducate Apr 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Hi! Veronica, Teacher Mentor from IL. Popping in for a bit tonight. #resiliencechat
  • TraceyEnser Apr 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A1: I did much better with parent engagement last year and need to get back to that. We had Family Fun Days when parents came and did stations with the Ss. This year I have a parent communication binder and also send daily notes on my Ss goal/reflection sheet.#resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Hi Veronica! Good to have you here in #resiliencechat representing IL!!!
    In reply to @vkcommeducate
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Just came from #EDParentCamp, so a fitting topic! A1) FAMILY engagement is families of all shapes and sizes feeling as welcome as everyone who works there. Family voice sought and acted upon. Family learning opportunities, alongside kids and educators. #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Wow! That sounds great. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @TraceyEnser
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    I wish I was. One physical therapist was particularly hostile. And don't even get me started on school nurses. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Timing is everything!! Please feel free to share some of the insights you had while there! We are all ears--and eyes. #resiliencechat (Hi Jeremy!)
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • jillian_damon Apr 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A1: Making families and supportive adults in Ss lives feel truly welcome and invited to partner with the staff to support their S at school. Building authentic relationships and partnerships. #resiliencechat
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A1 Realistically, it looks like anything from a figurative "Do Not Enter" sign to true collaboration between different school constituencies. Level of control and maintenance of hierarchy desired/enforced by school officials is a key factor. #ResilienceChat
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    That sounds great. Where is that held? #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge, @JeremyDBond
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Love the word shift. My school no longer does "Parents' Weekend" but now does "Family Weekend." :-) #ResilienceChat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Yes. And "authentic" is such a key word. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @jillian_damon
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Q2: What percentage of your parents would you say are actively engaged in your school? #resiliencechat
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A1 I wrote a blog post years ago in a now defunct blog I had about education titled, "Forget It, Jake, It's an IEP Meeting." Between the jargon and the veiled hostility towards parents like me, feels like we are discouraged from participating. #resiliencechat
  • JacobFFSUSD Apr 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2: Parent Engagement at @rhsrodsquad maybe 50-55%. Parent Engagement at @FSUSD_ECHS maybe 60-65%. (These are rough estimations and I only go to #ECHS, I might be wrong about #RHS ) #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge, @rhsrodsquad, @FSUSD_ECHS
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    That is just so sad. It breaks my heart to know that your school gave off those vibes to you. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @MissShuganah
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A2 I think a pretty high percentage of parents are actively engaged in partnerships with advisors in support of their kids. We're a day/boarding school; our Parents' Association is predominantly day families. We try to time special events around drop-off/pick-up. #ResilienceChat
  • JacobFFSUSD Apr 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Maybe for #ECHS >65% #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge, @rhsrodsquad, @FSUSD_ECHS
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Hi! Easiest to suggest following the hashtag, but a personal observation is how many people in a range of roles have great ideas. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • TraceyEnser Apr 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A2: I do not know a percentage, but I know it isn't many. This is something we really need to work on. I know the communication part is there for many, but an area of improvement would be activities to increase parent/family involvement. #resiliencechat
  • vkcommeducate Apr 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A1: Parent engagement looks like parents and educators having balanced back-and-forth conversations in which respect flows equally throughout. The school makes it a priority to have school messages, events, etc. represent all of its population. #resiliencechat
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Not just one school. Years of this. And people wonder why I ended up burnt out. I regret that I couldn't afford an attorney. Kid O's civil rights were trampled on repeatedly. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • jillian_damon Apr 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A2: Working with at-risk Ss we are always looking to increase engagement from parents, caregivers, or trusted adults in their lives. #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    I also find that parent engagement is higher in the elementary grades. #resiliencechat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    That was at the Department of Ed but like edcamps, they can be held anywhere. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @MissShuganah, @saratruebridge
  • JacobFFSUSD Apr 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Since @FSUSD_ECHS is working in partnership with @solanocommcolle The kids here are more engaged than say a regular high school since we have college classes! #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge, @rhsrodsquad, @FSUSD_ECHS, @FSUSD_ECHS, @solanocommcolle
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    So sad. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @MissShuganah
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    And two teachers who tried to be in our corner were forced out. Kid O was taken away from another teacher who read her really well. And another one retired and died shortly afterwards. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Parent engagement and having a sense of community are two different things. #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Q3: What does a school that has a strong sense of community look like? #resiliencechat
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A2 I have heard complaints about parents not giving a damn when case in point some parents have more than one job and simply don't have the energy to be more than marginally engaged. #resiliencechat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    It’s the lingering misperception that family engagement is about how much help or support your child needs. Engagement is building relationships with the school. #resiliencechat
  • JacobFFSUSD Apr 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A3: A school with a strong sense of community has everyone participating is activities/fundraisers that they do. The community will be more active in supporting the school. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    In DC? Or do you mean within your state? I've heard talk of these but never attended. Are they all over the country? #resiliencechat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @saratruebridge
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Sounds good to me! #InformedFamilies #resiliencechat
    • vkcommeducate Apr 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT
      A1: Parent engagement looks like parents and educators having balanced back-and-forth conversations in which respect flows equally throughout. The school makes it a priority to have school messages, events, etc. represent all of its population. #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A3: I often think that when one has a strong sense of community one has a strong support system. #resiliencechat
  • TraceyEnser Apr 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A3: Students, staff, and parents working together and supporting each other through academic, social, and emotional needs. #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    We kinda said the same thing at the same time. ;) #resiliencechat
    In reply to @TraceyEnser
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    I find our middle school parents sometimes struggle and/or seek advice with how to gradually pass the torch on to their kids so they can be (relatively) completely self-reliant in college. It's not always obvious what's the best path. #ResilienceChat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • vkcommeducate Apr 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Agreed! As a parent, I really just want the teacher to show that he/she’s interested in getting to know who my child is, like the heart of him. Not just improving his MAP score...#resiliencechat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • jillian_damon Apr 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A3: When seniors in my focus group say things like: I’ve been to six schools & I finally feel like I fit in or We’re like a family here what happens to one of us happens to all us. They are supported more than just academically. This enhances school community. #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Right. Another thing that I found as a parent, was the importance of "being there" for my son while he was in high school. In many ways that was JUST AS impt. as when he was in elementary school. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A3 If a school community has a strong and clearly understood mission with broad buy-in, that is one of the best foundations you can have. Genuine voice and agency, ideally, follow from that. #ResilienceChat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    DC. And we’re working on spreading them all over the country. Several states have held them. Happy to share more... I’m with the @ParentCamp organization. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @MissShuganah, @saratruebridge, @ParentCamp
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A3 I honestly have no idea. I think Kid Q's grammar school tried, though. She was surrounded by good people. The original principal was very supportive. The current principal, too. #resiliencechat
  • ItsAMrY Apr 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    #resiliencechat A3: Support for all Ss in all of their activities. Nobody feeling like their contribution isn't valued.
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    I think that it is incumbent upon us to help parents navigate the system and provide venues where they can share together and learn from each other. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Well, Kid O has now aged out of school and Kid Q is a Sophomore. Even so I might be interested. Anything in or around Chicago? #resiliencechat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @saratruebridge, @ParentCamp
  • jillian_damon Apr 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    I do find it more challenging, but I feel like being in a smaller environment has made it easier in some ways as well. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @TraceyEnser
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Great to see you here, Adam! #resiliencechat
    In reply to @ItsAMrY
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Yes, I think that always helps. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @jillian_damon, @TraceyEnser
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    In that sense we want to learn more about the teacher than how our kids are doing. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @vkcommeducate
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    For sure. Support in high school might be (but of necessity isn't always) increasingly in the background, though, for example helping your kid strategize how to self-advocate rather than jumping in to fix it, or "peer editing" writing rather than guiding. #ResilienceChat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Q4: Does parent engagement ensure that parents feel a sense of community with others at the school. Why or why not? #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Exactly! Your points are important ones to be made. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    One thing our parents love, though sometimes it's a pretty small group, is just informal coffee chats in our dining room on designated Tuesdays. #ResilienceChat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A4 Yes. There were times when I felt I like had found an oasis. Less isolated. #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Love this idea! Is it with the teachers and/or administration or both? #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    Q4: Does parent engagement ensure that parents feel a sense of community with others at the school. Why or why not? #resiliencechat
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    I love that, too. That would make a person feel welcome. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge, @bivey
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A4 If it's true parent *engagement*, sure, that definitely happens. But you need that mutuality, that sense of team, actual conversations, to make true engagement occur. #ResilienceChat
  • ItsAMrY Apr 23 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A4: It clearly depends on the nature of engagement. If parents are simply trying to extract the most for the benefit of their child, it detracts from the sense of "community" although the level of engagement is quite high. #resiliencechat
  • JacobFFSUSD Apr 23 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A4: I feel like it does because they know what is/will be going on at the school, instead of leaving it up to the children to tell the parents. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A4) Depends on the type of engagement. How I define it, yes—full partnerships. Steps by themselves don’t necessarily change parent perspectives. #resiliencechat
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    That's the goal - to make families feel welcome! To your question, Sara, sometimes I've dropped by for a bit. They always seem happy to see me. In general, though, I think it's mostly parent-focused. #ResilienceChat
    In reply to @MissShuganah, @saratruebridge
  • vkcommeducate Apr 23 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    So, as Ts, not only should we clearly communicate expectations to our Ss, but we should really try to paint the picture of what it looks like to be in our classroom for the families. Hmm...great angle! #resiliencechat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • TraceyEnser Apr 23 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    A4: It depends. It increases the likelihood, but what does the experience look like when they arrive at the school? Do they interact with others? Do they feel welcome? School culture will also influence their sense of community. #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Absolutely!! #resiliencechat
    In reply to @vkcommeducate, @JeremyDBond
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    I think we really like to be able to meet teachers as well. Not just at report card pick up day. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey, @saratruebridge
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Great questions and great point. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @TraceyEnser
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    Q5: What can you or your school do to engage more parents? #resiliencechat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    This is an example of what I consider family engagement. I liked the convo about how to help your kid become more independent but I see that as something else. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey, @saratruebridge
  • jillian_damon Apr 23 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A4: I think if we move outside the traditional notion of parent engagement being PTO & Back to School nights, & instead look at creating a sense of community through partnership in whatever form needed to support the adult and Ss increases school community. #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A5: I love the idea of weekly coffees with teachers/administration. #resiliencechat
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A4 In regards to connecting with other parents, that has always been tricky for me. I married late. Had Kid O when I was 38. Kid Q at 43. A lot older than most "new" parents. And SpEd vs GenEd. Not much in common. #resiliencechat
  • JacobFFSUSD Apr 23 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A5: Schools could reach out to parents via emails, Facebook, or something like Remind or Edmodo. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    Yes. The more opportunities and forms of communication, the better. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @JacobFFSUSD
  • vkcommeducate Apr 23 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    A4: It depends on whom the parent is engaging with. It helps to have a variety of opportunities for families to engage with their children, other families, teachers, and the community. #resiliencechat
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    We email PDFs of our progress reports, but I totally get your point. The newsletter notice the Parents' Association usually puts the focus on families, though, which is one reason I personally don't often drop by unless a parent requests it or they wave me over. #ResilienceChat
    In reply to @MissShuganah, @saratruebridge
  • TraceyEnser Apr 23 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    A5: I need to get back to Family Fun Days. We could also find other events to encourage families to spend time with each other at school. #resiliencechat
  • jillian_damon Apr 23 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A5: We try to start by immediately making positive contacts with families, create a partnership. We have also done family nights right after school where we just relax playing board games and eating ice cream. Creating opportunities to build relationships. #resiliencechat
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A5 Be inviting. Community garden. Invite parents to participate in some activities. Not just meetings. Something fun. #resiliencechat
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    Yeah, I think there are two parallel conversations here, one being about family engagement in support of their kid(s), the other being more about a community-wide engagement and partnership. I think both types matter. #ResilienceChat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @saratruebridge
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    Like I said earlier, parent engagement doesn't necessarily lead to or equate to developing a strong sense of school community. Having said that here is #resiliencechat Q6...
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    Yes! At conferences with our daughters’ teachers I’ve asked how the class is going in general. I care about more than my kid, but I also know that the environment affects my kid. #resiliencechat
    • vkcommeducate Apr 23 @ 10:36 PM EDT
      So, as Ts, not only should we clearly communicate expectations to our Ss, but we should really try to paint the picture of what it looks like to be in our classroom for the families. Hmm...great angle! #resiliencechat
      In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • jillian_damon Apr 23 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    I think this is a great strategy to build relationships for everyone. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @TraceyEnser
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    Yes. Part of the outcome of tonight's #resiliencechat is to bring out the difference--and the connection-- between family engagement and feeling a connection to the school community.
    In reply to @bivey, @JeremyDBond
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    Love the idea of games night for families. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @jillian_damon
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    Q6: What can you or your school do to make families have more of a sense of belonging to a supportive school community? #resiliencechat
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    A5 For us, pulling in boarding families is the key. Our many communication avenues help, but there's no substitute for being physically in each other's presence. #ResilienceChat
  • JacobFFSUSD Apr 23 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    A6: I could spread the word more about things that are going on. Which I do! I run the Leadership Twitter and Instagram for @FSUSD_ECHS It is @theechsvoice #resiliencechat #ECHS
    In reply to @saratruebridge, @FSUSD_ECHS, @theechsvoice
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    A6 We seem to be drifting steadily toward a deep dive discussion of our current dress code (thank goodness!!!). I would so love for parents to be part of that. #ResilienceChat
  • JacobFFSUSD Apr 23 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    A6: Schools can make sure the parents know what events are going on in the near future or what is upcoming. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge, @FSUSD_ECHS, @theechsvoice
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    At least talk on the phone. I helped a man I never met in person. Just from an online forum. He was a Korean war vet, and I will never forget those conversations. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    A6: One of the things I'm doing at a school to create community is having a mom's evening in honor of Mothers Day titled, "Taking Care of Ourselves and Each Other." Mom's will talk & share & learn from each other. We're having one for Dad's for Fathers Day too. #resiliencechat
  • TraceyEnser Apr 23 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    A6: Regular communication and working together as a team for the benefit of the student. If they feel their opinion is heard and their child is cared about by all members of the team/community, this will make a huge difference. #resiliencechat
  • vkcommeducate Apr 23 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    Yes, the culture of respect/rapport and learning is so important for the entire classroom. Without a strong culture of learning, not much learning may happen for any student. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    Great ideas and good for you for being so involved!!! Very impressive and very lucky that @FSUSD_ECHS has you!! What a gift you are!! #resiliencechat
    In reply to @JacobFFSUSD, @FSUSD_ECHS, @theechsvoice, @FSUSD_ECHS
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    I guess it’s not that I have a problem with supporting your child as a component of family engagement, but that it’s often perceived as starting and ending there... so then it’s as if family engagement itself ends when that support recedes. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge, @bivey
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    Advisors communicate a lot w/parents, often asking whether email or phone calls are preferred. Some of our parents don't speak English, so definitely written with them. We increasingly use WeChat w/Chinese families. Hard to engage a larger group together, though. #ResilienceChat
    In reply to @MissShuganah
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Interesting. I like some of each. Perhaps with larger grounds they can use Googlechat or Slack? #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    I think it's important to recognize that not all parents communicate using the same tools. It is ALWAYS helpful and respectful to ask how they would like to receive more communication. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey, @MissShuganah
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Ah. Yes, I see your point. But I very much try to think in terms of both team support of each kid, plus larger community support of school growth. #ResilienceChat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @saratruebridge
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Wow...the time sure has flown by tonight! #resiliencechat
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Similarly with anyone. Mr. MIT has emphasized to me over the years that I need to ask people what they prefer. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge, @bivey
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Q7: What are you going to do tomorrow as a result of #resiliencechat tonight?
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    I've never tried either, but now they are on my radar. Thanks! :-) #ResilienceChat
    In reply to @MissShuganah
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A7 Call Kid Q's grammar school and tell them what is up with us. #resiliencechat
  • jillian_damon Apr 23 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A6: Make families and supportive adults feel welcome and truly feel that staff members are genuinely interested in being of service to them as well, as they support their Ss in school. The door should always be open to them. #resiliencechat
  • JacobFFSUSD Apr 23 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A7: As a result of this #resiliencechat I plan to continue running @FSUSD_ECHS Leadership Twitter and Instagram page @theechsvoice I will also try to make sure the parents of my fellow peers know what is going on #ECHS
    In reply to @saratruebridge, @FSUSD_ECHS, @theechsvoice
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A7 Well, it's a Tuesday. I can toddle down to the Dining Hall and see if anyone's there! :-) #ResilienceChat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    And I appreciate you making me think of it that way! #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey, @saratruebridge
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Hey, don't thank me. Thank Mr. MIT. I wouldn't know about any of this if it weren't for him. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey
  • jillian_damon Apr 23 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A7: Make sure I get some positive postcards in the mail to families! #resiliencechat
  • saratruebridge - Moderator Apr 23 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    Once again, another great #resiliencechat with so much sharing and great ideas. Speaking of a great and supportive community... I am grateful to all for participating!
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Thank you @saratruebridge for a great #resiliencechat Took my mind off of other things for a while.
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Thank you, Mr. MIT! :-) #ResilienceChat
    In reply to @MissShuganah
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    And I misspelled #resiliencechat. 😁
    In reply to @TraceyEnser
  • TraceyEnser Apr 23 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    A7: I will start planning my next Family Fun Day for next year and other ways to get our parents at the school, spending time with their kiddos. #resiliencechat
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    I'll let .him know. He was on both FB and Twitter once upon a time. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @bivey
  • bivey Apr 23 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Thank you, @saratruebridge and everyone on #ResilienceChat tonight. Be well! Be resilient!
  • MissShuganah Apr 23 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Awww. #resiliencechat
    In reply to @saratruebridge
  • JeremyDBond Apr 23 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Funny how PTO meetings are supposed to be the big draw! #resiliencechat
    In reply to @MissShuganah