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jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:02 PM EST

Welcome to #APChat. Please take a moment to introduce yourself.

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:02 PM EST

Jared Wastler, HS Principal, @NASSP PD Faculty, and Moderator for #APChat

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MrRussoRH Mar 5 @ 8:04 PM EST

Good evening #apchat friends! Todd from NY, HS assistant principal.

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:05 PM EST

Welcome, Todd #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:06 PM EST

Tonight we are talking "Developing Self and Others" on #APChat

MrRussoRH Mar 5 @ 8:06 PM EST

hello! Thank you. #apchat

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jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:07 PM EST

Q1: What methods do you use to help staff identify their strengths? #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1: Distributing leadership outside of "the few" empowers staff leaders to take their voice to another level and see their strength #APChat

yankee_todd Mar 5 @ 8:09 PM EST

Hey @jcwastler ! Hoping my #apchat colleagues join us. @jferschafer @tlozano628

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jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:07 PM EST

Q1: What methods do you use to help staff identify their strengths? #APChat

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tlozano628 Mar 5 @ 8:17 PM EST

After several walks w feedback I'll ask...what patterns do you see? #apchat

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kmtrangel Mar 5 @ 8:17 PM EST

Late, but here! Kat, MS AP in NC #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q2: How do you promote staff supporting each other's professional growth? #APChat

yankee_todd Mar 5 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: support the pockets of innovation & celebrate them. Ask how? Why? Thank them for pushing you. #Apchat

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q2: How do you promote staff supporting each other's professional growth? #APChat

kmtrangel Mar 5 @ 8:19 PM EST

A1: when asking staff to take on new projects/roles, be explicit as to why you chose to ask them, #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2: Celebrate the moments! When they work together and something clicks, find a way to celebrate it. #APChat

kmtrangel Mar 5 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: provide opportunities for conversation, celebration #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2: We added a position where a primary job is linking teachers together to promote professional growth. If it matters support it. #APChat

kmtrangel Mar 5 @ 8:24 PM EST

We have a WICOR Watch Wall where we highlight teachers implementing AVID. PLCs do Learning Walk Throughs together #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:26 PM EST

Used to do Learning Walks. Very powerful professional learning tool! #APChat

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jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:27 PM EST

Q3: What steps have you taken to differentiate and strengthen professional learning for all staff? #APChat

kmtrangel Mar 5 @ 8:29 PM EST

Hey Chatham-- join us on #APChat. @chrisbowling01 @PESpandaAP @sarahepetty @CoachMelD @JMHSBarger @poston_g @Phillip_LLittle

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jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: Developed 30 minutes every morning for collaboration and professional learning...empowered Ts to lead #APChat

kmtrangel Mar 5 @ 8:30 PM EST

our admin/ CO people do them-- why not teachers!! #apchat

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kmtrangel Mar 5 @ 8:32 PM EST

how?? #apchat

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jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:33 PM EST

Changed our bell schedule. Shifted student arrival back and moved the "bookend" teacher time all up front #APChat

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jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:35 PM EST

Q4: Leadership can be time consuming. How do you make the time for your own professional growth? #APChat

kmtrangel Mar 5 @ 8:36 PM EST

A3: we've revamped faculty meetings. AVID strategies and T collaboration in action #APChat

cybraryman1 Mar 5 @ 8:37 PM EST

My Professional Learning page https://t.co/vXAYwlJboq #APChat Don't wait for PD take it upon yourself to learn on your own.

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:35 PM EST

Q4: Leadership can be time consuming. How do you make the time for your own professional growth? #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:37 PM EST

A4: Key is MAKING time. Also, we need to share what we are doing to grow...modeling is key! #APChat

kmtrangel Mar 5 @ 8:42 PM EST

Twitter while snuggling on the couch as my son watches PowerRangers keeps me sane #APChat

kmtrangel Mar 5 @ 8:44 PM EST

I presented for the first time this year! Put yourself out there- and enjoy the rest of conference too! #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:44 PM EST

Q5: If you could create an ideal professional learning environment, what would be three key ingredients and why? #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5: 1. Risk Taking; 2. Collaboration, 3. Inclusive of ALL staff. It takes every staff member to maximize our impact w/ students #APChat

kmtrangel Mar 5 @ 8:46 PM EST

time,time & time! #apchat

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jcwastler - Moderator Mar 5 @ 8:52 PM EST

Thanks for joining tonight. Be better every day in every way - our students deserve it. #APChat