#SafeSchoolsChat Archive

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #Safeschoolschat! So glad you could join me for this very important topic! https://t.co/mqEnrhZndu

T4Leonard Jun 5 @ 3:01 PM EDT

Hello #SafeSchoolsChat - will be mostly Lurking today (I think)

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:02 PM EDT

@T4Leonard Welcome, Robert! #safeschoolschat

HelenWilt Jun 5 @ 3:03 PM EDT

Hey from Houston! #safeschoolschat

Route22Edu Jun 5 @ 3:03 PM EDT

Hello, everyone! I'm Nikki from Texas. #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman Jun 5 @ 3:04 PM EDT

Joining #SafeSchoolsChat from Maryland.

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:04 PM EDT

@HelenWilt Hey there, Helen! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:04 PM EDT

@Route22Edu Hey there, Nikki! #safeschoolschat

SJWill56 Jun 5 @ 3:05 PM EDT

Good afternoon - interesting topic - TY for sharing via #Safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:05 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Hey there, Jim! #safeschoolschat

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:05 PM EDT

Hi #SafeSchoolsChat -Connie from NY. This rainy day finds me inside so I thought I'd pop in!

FoleyKev Jun 5 @ 3:05 PM EDT

Kevin a Teaching Principal in a small rural Irish Primary School.I have Irelands first and only school STEAMRoom #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:06 PM EDT

@SJWill56 Welcome, Stuart! #safeschoolschat

paulemcneil Jun 5 @ 3:06 PM EDT

Good afternoon from LI, NY #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:06 PM EDT

@crockow8 Hey there, Connie! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:06 PM EDT

@FoleyKev Hey there, Kevin! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:07 PM EDT

@paulemcneil Welcome, Paul! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:07 PM EDT

Question 1 coming up .... #Safeschoolschat

FoleyKev Jun 5 @ 3:07 PM EDT

In Ireland we have a Summer heatwave.26 degrees today with almost 18 hours sunshine and very short nights #safeschoolschat

BBDaneDell Jun 5 @ 3:07 PM EDT

Dane here from Pleasant Grove, Utah. Always in for #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:08 PM EDT

@BBDaneDell Welcome, Dane! #safeschoolschat

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:08 PM EDT

@FoleyKev I could hadle 18 hours of sunshine! #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:09 PM EDT

Q1: What does psychological safety mean to you? #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/wTMmUs0XnY

paulemcneil Jun 5 @ 3:09 PM EDT

Faculty & staff feel free to speak up - fundamental element of school safety #safeschoolschat https://t.co/JlylMqS628

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:10 PM EDT

A1: No fear of retribution for bringing up things you deem important. #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:10 PM EDT

@paulemcneil This is great! #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman Jun 5 @ 3:10 PM EDT

A1 Psychological safety is peace of mind based on confidence in physical safety. #SafeSchoolsChat

FoleyKev Jun 5 @ 3:10 PM EDT

@crockow8 Connie its a rare experience for us believe me.The Atlantic ocean usually gives us endless rainy days #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:11 PM EDT

So true! #safeschoolschat https://t.co/tvXG0NQQY2

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:10 PM EDT

A1: No fear of retribution for bringing up things you deem important. #SafeSchoolsChat

BBDaneDell Jun 5 @ 3:11 PM EDT

Psychological safety means an understanding place of psychological needs such as depression and anxiety amongst others. #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:11 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Yesss! #safeschoolschat

Route22Edu Jun 5 @ 3:12 PM EDT

I agree with @paulemcneil #safeschoolschat https://t.co/kUxy3yc7px

paulemcneil Jun 5 @ 3:09 PM EDT

Faculty & staff feel free to speak up - fundamental element of school safety #safeschoolschat https://t.co/JlylMqS628

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:12 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome I once lived in a school culture where fear of retribution was the leadership style. #Opressive #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:12 PM EDT

@BBDaneDell Absolutely! #safeschoolschat

teacherchalky1 Jun 5 @ 3:12 PM EDT

@JKatzaman And that if needed your SLT will back you up #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:12 PM EDT

@crockow8 Wow! I know that was hard! #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman Jun 5 @ 3:12 PM EDT

@crockow8 @DavisWelcome And then you wonder where the kids get it from. #SafeSchoolsChat

BBDaneDell Jun 5 @ 3:13 PM EDT

What is the difference between psychological safety and emotional safety? Or is there a difference? #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:13 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up ... #SafeSchoolsChat

Route22Edu Jun 5 @ 3:13 PM EDT

@crockow8 @DavisWelcome That is so sad. I'm sure turnover was high. #SafeSchoolsChat

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:14 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome Thank goodness we were able to remove the poison after 2 yrs. New principal & much healing later, we R great! #SafeSchoolsChat

paulemcneil Jun 5 @ 3:14 PM EDT

School safety cycle: Make mistakes Learn from failure Share ideas Innovate & Improve #safeschoolschat

RobynCharb Jun 5 @ 3:14 PM EDT

Hi everyone. Robyn from Ontario, Canada. I can't stay for long but I wanted to stop by. Important topic! #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman Jun 5 @ 3:14 PM EDT

@crockow8 @DavisWelcome Don't tell me. They spoke from a bully pulpit. #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:14 PM EDT

@BBDaneDell Very similar. #SafeSchoolsChat

FoleyKev Jun 5 @ 3:14 PM EDT

A1.A safe env is where all staff and students know they will be listened to .We must encourage openness and speaking out #safeschoolschat

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:15 PM EDT

@Route22Edu @DavisWelcome I ended up w/ an ulcer from the stress of trying to protect my teachers. Very dark days! #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:15 PM EDT

@RobynCharb Welcome, Robyn! #SafeSchoolsChat

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:15 PM EDT

@FoleyKev Openness & Transparency, IMO, are essential to a "safe" school environment. #Trust #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:16 PM EDT

Q2: What leadership actions make teachers feel psychologically safe? #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/8ngzwAeqKT

HelenWilt Jun 5 @ 3:16 PM EDT

A1 That I'm ok to try new things with my Ss, I feel valued & respected as an educator & supported by admin #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:16 PM EDT

@crockow8 @Route22Edu So sorry! #SafeSchoolsChat

JKatzaman Jun 5 @ 3:17 PM EDT

A2 Leaders backing up teachers builds psychological safety. #SafeSchoolsChat

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:17 PM EDT

@JKatzaman @DavisWelcome He was big guy-used his physical presence 2 try 2 intimidate teachers. So happy those days R over! #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:17 PM EDT

Love this! #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/W8o7jCBX3o

HelenWilt Jun 5 @ 3:16 PM EDT

A1 That I'm ok to try new things with my Ss, I feel valued & respected as an educator & supported by admin #safeschoolschat

SylviaEllison Jun 5 @ 3:17 PM EDT

I agree ... I want my team to be able to share solutions, though, not just have a place to complain #safeschoolschat https://t.co/7QVqlaUmQc

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:15 PM EDT

@FoleyKev Openness & Transparency, IMO, are essential to a "safe" school environment. #Trust #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:18 PM EDT

@JKatzaman It sure does! #SafeSchoolsChat

Route22Edu Jun 5 @ 3:18 PM EDT

@crockow8 @DavisWelcome Educating kids shouldn't lead to health issues. SMH #SafeSchoolsChat

SylviaEllison Jun 5 @ 3:18 PM EDT

Jumping in late ... From Tampa, FL #safeschoolschat

teacherchalky1 Jun 5 @ 3:18 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome Knowing that SLT will back you up instead of stabbing you in the back #SafeSchoolsChat

FoleyKev Jun 5 @ 3:18 PM EDT

@crockow8 @Route22Edu @DavisWelcome Connie I can empathise so much with you on this one.I was in that space some time ago #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman Jun 5 @ 3:18 PM EDT

@crockow8 @DavisWelcome I hope he didn't get promoted to the district. #PeterPrinciple #SafeSchoolsChat

RobynCharb Jun 5 @ 3:18 PM EDT

A2: Knowing that someone has your back should a problem arise. #safeschoolschat

SylviaEllison Jun 5 @ 3:19 PM EDT

Transparency in decision-making ... Ownership of mistakes ... Solutions-oriented idea sharing #safeschoolschat https://t.co/xyfNCsBhUt

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:16 PM EDT

Q2: What leadership actions make teachers feel psychologically safe? #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/8ngzwAeqKT

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:19 PM EDT

@SylviaEllison Yes! Needs 2 B collaborative environment. P makes the ultimate decisions but I know I'm listened 2 & valued #SafeSchoolsChat

BBDaneDell Jun 5 @ 3:19 PM EDT

Rewarding behavior in public and handling negative behavior in private leads to a safer environment. #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:19 PM EDT

Yes!!! #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/2NdkpU88Gg

SylviaEllison Jun 5 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Transparency in decision-making ... Ownership of mistakes ... Solutions-oriented idea sharing #safeschoolschat https://t.co/xyfNCsBhUt
- DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:16 PM EDT
  
  Q2: What leadership actions make teachers feel psychologically safe? #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/8ngzwAeqKT

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:19 PM EDT

@JKatzaman @DavisWelcome He actually got hired (& subsequently fired) from another school district. #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:20 PM EDT

@RobynCharb Amen! #SafeSchoolsChat

HelenWilt Jun 5 @ 3:20 PM EDT

A2 When leaders give us autonomy, support with difficult parents & Ss and share leadership with staff #safeschoolschat

paulemcneil Jun 5 @ 3:20 PM EDT

School community feels comfortable taking risks / suggesting new ideas synergistic leadership #safeschoolschat

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:20 PM EDT

@FoleyKev @Route22Edu @DavisWelcome They were tough times but a positive result was that we as t's bonded very closely. #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:20 PM EDT

@BBDaneDell This is a big one!!! #SafeSchoolsChat

Route22Edu Jun 5 @ 3:21 PM EDT

A2: It meant a lot when my admin said at the beginning of the yr, "I support my Ts," and backed it up words with action. #SafeSchoolsChat

JKatzaman Jun 5 @ 3:21 PM EDT

@crockow8 @DavisWelcome Don't you love it when track records and resumes count for something? Not. #SafeSchoolsChat

SylviaEllison Jun 5 @ 3:21 PM EDT

Praise publicly ... Correct privately #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/pyJg153BR4

BBDaneDell Jun 5 @ 3:19 PM EDT

Rewarding behavior in public and handling negative behavior in private leads to a safer environment. #SafeSchoolsChat

SylviaEllison Jun 5 @ 3:21 PM EDT

Praise publicly ... Correct privately #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/pyJg14M0Zw

BBDaneDell Jun 5 @ 3:19 PM EDT

Rewarding behavior in public and handling negative behavior in private leads to a safer environment. #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:21 PM EDT

@paulemcneil Excellent! #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:22 PM EDT

That's awesome! #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/kEfAVXSQeZ

Route22Edu Jun 5 @ 3:21 PM EDT

A2: It meant a lot when my admin said at the beginning of the yr, "I support my Ts," and backed it up words with action. #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:22 PM EDT

Last question coming up ... #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:23 PM EDT

Q3: What are the signs of an environment that has no psychological safety for teachers? #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/smQqSTNHL7

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:23 PM EDT

@JKatzaman @DavisWelcome He "lost" his job 2 times previous 2 coming 2 us. Must have great story-keeps getting hired! GRR! #SafeSchoolsChat

FoleyKev Jun 5 @ 3:24 PM EDT

As a school leader I make my teachers and pupils feel they are important every day.This leads to security and peace of mind #safeschoolschat

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:24 PM EDT

@Route22Edu This is huge! T's are more likely to take risks if they feel supported! #SafeSchoolsChat

JKatzaman Jun 5 @ 3:24 PM EDT

A3 Well, see @crockow8's time line for starters. #SafeSchoolsChat

SylviaEllison Jun 5 @ 3:25 PM EDT

Too much complaining in planning areas ... Malicious humor among teachers and students #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/y0HDu00vEk

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:23 PM EDT

Q3: What are the signs of an environment that has no psychological safety for teachers? #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/smQqSTNHL7

paulemcneil Jun 5 @ 3:25 PM EDT

An environment of school safety Defines expectations Fosters a culture of trust Values teacher voice Encourages innovation #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

@SylviaEllison Spot on! #SafeSchoolsChat

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

A3: High absenteeism, negative attitudes & school culture, no smiles/laughter, status quo accepted... #SafeSchoolsChat

HelenWilt Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

A3 High turnover, closed doors, fear of admin coming in your room. Plus Ts running to their cars at 4 pm. ;) #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

@crockow8 @DavisWelcome Please don't say your school is on Elm Street. That would make the nightmare complete. #SafeSchoolsChat

DrEdwardMooney Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome #SafeSchoolsChat - Administrators who does not acknowledge the impact of or deal with verbally abusive parents or students.

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:27 PM EDT

@JKatzaman @DavisWelcome You just made me laugh out loud! #SafeSchoolsChat

SylviaEllison Jun 5 @ 3:27 PM EDT

I agree #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/jlfj1niz0P

HelenWilt Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

A3 High turnover, closed doors, fear of admin coming in your room. Plus Ts running to their cars at 4 pm. ;) #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:27 PM EDT

So true! #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/k9TgkU4Nbe

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

A3: High absenteeism, negative attitudes & school culture, no smiles/laughter, status quo accepted... #SafeSchoolsChat

Route22Edu Jun 5 @ 3:27 PM EDT

A3: Retaliation against Ts. You speak up and start getting written up for petty things. #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:28 PM EDT

You got it! #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/87TnecWLiE

HelenWilt Jun 5 @ 3:26 PM EDT

A3 High turnover, closed doors, fear of admin coming in your room. Plus Ts running to their cars at 4 pm. ;) #safeschoolschat

crockow8 Jun 5 @ 3:28 PM EDT

@Route22Edu Yes!!! This happened during our dark days too! Certain T's seemed to have a red bullseye on their chests! #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:28 PM EDT

@Route22Edu Powerful! #SafeSchoolsChat

BBDaneDell Jun 5 @ 3:28 PM EDT

Signs of bad psychological environment: Leadership does all the talking Minimal collaboration Water cooler complaining #SafeSchoolsChat

FoleyKev Jun 5 @ 3:29 PM EDT

As.A very quiet staffroom lacking meaningful interaction.Negative vibes and everyone walking in eggshells #safeschoolschat

SylviaEllison Jun 5 @ 3:29 PM EDT

I must have a wonderfully safe school - I work 'til app. 5:30 every day because I love working there @SHS_Literacy #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome Jun 5 @ 3:29 PM EDT

Thank you so much for your participation today! #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/kMYi1qWEyB

JKatzaman Jun 5 @ 3:29 PM EDT

@crockow8 @Route22Edu Who edited your school newsletter, Stephen King? #SafeSchoolsChat

BBDaneDell Jun 5 @ 3:29 PM EDT

Leadership doesn't know what is happening on the ground (classrooms), this they can't help solve the "real" problems. #SafeSchoolsChat