Hi. Kevin from Indianapolis, IN @LCHSBears, where last night we had 3 inches of snow and tonight is thunderstorms and hail. Tomorrow ISO tornadoes. Gotta love it. #EDpiper
A1: Social and emotional development affects how children relate to the world around them and how they interact with others. SEL helps children become healthy adults, productive workers, and engaged and contributing citizens. #edpiper
A1: Social emotional health is where Ss can develop capacity to: Form secure relationships, Experience and regulate emotions and, Explore and learn #edpiper
A1: Social-emotional health is a child's ability to form and cultivate healthy relationships. They can do this when they feel safe and supported. #EDpiper
A1: Social and emotional development affects how children relate to the world around them and how they interact with others. SEL helps children become healthy adults, productive workers, and engaged and contributing citizens. #edpiper
R1: S/E Health: building relationships, having a voice, practicing #DigCit with tech, making appropriate choices in behavior and academic interactions of school. (I’m probably WAAAAAY off) #EDpiper
A1: Social-emotional health is determined by the way we are able to cope and understand our own feelings, as well as understanding the feelings and actions of others. #EDpiper
A1: I typically give them a few minutes to take inventory of their thoughts/emotions and then approach them quietly and see if they are ready to talk. #edpiper
Social emotional health is very important and students will operate based on their level of understanding. When you know better, you do better!!#EDpiper
A2: The best way to respond to disengaged behavior in the classroom is to seek to understand the underlying causes of the behavior. If a child's basic needs aren't being met, we can forget about whatever lesson we were planning to deliver. #EDpiper
Q2: Give them space....remember that they are trying to figure out their emotions/thought process. We give our kids tools to work through their issues, but we have to give them time. #EDpiper
R2: I find this is not effective. Sometimes you need to identify what are the causes of this behavior. Is it a lack of sleep due to taking care of siblings, work, lack of food, etc. Ts need to look at whole child for causes. #EDpiper
A2:: Depends on situation and what happened first. Safe Place, cool down, or just giving them space. Ss know my office is open if upset. We can talk if they want or we can just sit. #edpiper
A2: The best way to respond to disengaged behavior in the classroom is to seek to understand the underlying causes of the behavior. If a child's basic needs aren't being met, we can forget about whatever lesson we were planning to deliver. #EDpiper
A2: Giving a student time and space will help in many situations. Keep from drawing attention to the student or using humiliating tactics. Some Ss are processing or just need time to cope or deal with how they are feeling. #EDpiper
A1 Social emotional health is ability to frame what occurs in our world, comprehend it and act in conjunction with our inner self in a measured way #EDpiper
Digital citizenship. How to be responsible with our utilization of tech in the classroom and at home. I find that schools using an increased amount of tech 1:1, do a poor job creating safe environments for Ss to use tech. #Edpiper
A2: The best way to respond to disengaged behavior in the classroom is to seek to understand the underlying causes of the behavior. If a child's basic needs aren't being met, we can forget about whatever lesson we were planning to deliver. #EDpiper
Our Ss are growing up in a tech world. It's important for us to live and teach in this world, too. Knowing how to deal with real world issues includes the spaces outside our physical environment. We have to teach children how to cope within their virtual environments. #EDpiper
A2: Make yourself fully available to students. Put down your phone, clipboard, papers, laptop, etc... Be genuine and present when asking the student what they need and how you can help. Authenticity is key. #Edpiper
A3: Allowing students the opportunity to talk and share their thoughts is eye opening....of course you have to listen with intent to their needs. #EDpiper
R3: so many of our Ss come from environments where yelling and screaming are the norm. They WONT respond to us escalating the situation. I remember a video from the early 2Ks where if you respond in a calm, almost agreeing voice, this deescalates the problem. #EDpiper
Obvious answer is with calmness but also important is to treat the outbursts with understanding. “I understand you’re mad, that would upset me too, but maybe...” #EDpiper
A3: Depends on the student. Sometimes I do nothing as they are just trying for attention. Others I address in a calm manner, even ask them to step in the hall and address them without a crowd. #edpiper
A3: When students act out, they are seeking attention and redirection. One possible solution for teachers is to practice planned ignoring and redirection with a reinforcement of the expectations. #EDpiper
A3: Implement conflict resolution strategies that encourage relationship building and mutual understanding over finger-pointing and retribution. #betterthancarrotsorsticks#misdproud#edpiper
Obvious answer is with calmness but also important is to treat the outbursts with understanding. “I understand you’re mad, that would upset me too, but maybe...” #EDpiper
A3: De-escalate the situation...y’all this lotion works wonders for kiddos who are amped up...the pressure of rubbing their hands helps them focus #EDpiper
It’s also good for them to know that we experience the same emotions. Kinder S sometimes struggle with understanding it so guiding them through it is huge! #EDpiper
A3 Maintain emotional objectivity-children can only match your highest brain state so stay in the upstairs, prefrontal correct to influence the child to thinking, too! #Edpiper
A3: What’s critical here is appropriate body language and tone of voice. Be nonthreatening and calm. Speak normally, with empathy and care. Do not over react or threaten consequences - this will only escalate the situation. Our role is always to deescalate and support. #EDpiper
I love the words from Fred Jones, @tools4teaching, "Calm is Strength." No matter the situation, keep calm. Not only will it help, but it models great coping skills in front of others (students and adults). #EDpiper
True! Sometimes fighting fire with fire is their love language. By being calm, we show them a different language. One that makes them better communicators and employable in the future. #EDpiper
A4: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is a very valuable training we have learned benefits all educators for all students. Gains awareness, understanding, and provides a toolkit. #edpiper
Ss have to feel safe. Lately there is such an emphasis on school safety, but the reality is that many of our Ss don't feel safe with all of the adults on our campuses. #EDpiper
A3: What’s critical here is appropriate body language and tone of voice. Be nonthreatening and calm. Speak normally, with empathy and care. Do not over react or threaten consequences - this will only escalate the situation. Our role is always to deescalate and support. #EDpiper
A2: look for the hidden messages. Listen to the whole child. What are they saying with their bodies? Respect that “voice” and join with them to move forward #EDpiper
And that is a mindset that needs to be changed. Ss need to feel safe. I've told my students multiple times throughout the school year that I will do whatever I can to provide them the best education possible and keep them safe. #edpiper
A4: Building authentic relationships w/Ps & Ss is so powerful...we (admin) also avail information to the Ts that we have learned that we feel gives them a better perspective #EDpiper
R4: it is important for all stakeholders of the school to communicate about Ss. I have a great S if mine who lost a parent over break. The counselor communicated with us via email. If my S is off for a while (or the rest of the year) I know why. I can be aware. #EDpiper
A4. Know thy Ss! Every student has a story. We have to know our Ss. Relationships are so critical in helping A build their capacity to cope with social-emotional challenges. #EDpiper
The adult focus is on school safety but students aren't learning right now because they don't feel that their basic social-emotional needs are being met. #EDpiper
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@ByronDurias, @WinkelerD, @Locke_STEAM
Broken record here- but building a relationship with that student will make a difference. Also, looking past the behavior and finding the "trigger" for what caused the outburst. #edpiper
A4: Authentic relationships are key... without that we rely heavily on observation which often triggers further behavior and perpetuates an inappropriate power dynamic of teachers over students. #EDpiper
A4: IT ALL COMES BACK TO RELATIONSHIPS!! Students do not care how much you know, until they know much you care. We all need to feel cared for and appreciated. Many of our Ss are not getting it at home!! #EDpiper
A4: If you have gained their trust you might have a better chance of getting them to open up to you. Trust must be established from the get go and sometimes that’s hard to do with some of our more guarded kids. #edpiper
A5: How about a "character lab" instead of ISS. How about a manners menu, offering choices and putting students back in control of their actions and behaviors. #edpiper
A5 It starts with staff understanding and regulating their own emotions. @ConsciousD training has helped our staff with this, and we look forward to more next year. #edpiper
A5: How about a "character lab" instead of ISS. How about a manners menu, offering choices and putting students back in control of their actions and behaviors. #edpiper
A4: Teachers are the ultimate life long learners! Being open to new research, new ideas, and practices. And staying engaged in prof dev opportunities #EDpiper
S need strategies to regulate emotions. Strategies are taught in calm/ happy moments and reminded during upset times. This is built over time. #edpiper
A5: Having a plan in place prior to situations happening is important. Also, finding ways to have students reflect on how they handle certain situations is critical to their lasting success. #EDpiper
R1: my daughter’s 1st grade T taught her Ss calming strategies, writings, groups share time for emotional supports. I don’t remember the name of the program, but it helped with Ss having difficulty with emotions. @SugarGroveES#EDpiper
A5. Tell personal stories of GRIT and Perserverance. Ss need to see adults modeling growth mindset and modeling using their social-emotional tools. #EDpiper
A5: When a student is unable to regulate their emotions, take advantage of these teachable moments and give students the space to understand and process their feelings. #EDpiper
R5: We must remember that our Ss are more than a test taker or a abody that we are expected to teach content to. We have to treat them like people, develop relationships, tell them WE care. It’s time. Sometime relationships are more important than what we teach. #EDpiper
R5: We must remember that our Ss are more than a test taker or a abody that we are expected to teach content to. We have to treat them like people, develop relationships, tell them WE care. It’s time. Sometime relationships are more important than what we teach. #EDpiper
A5: It is important to know where students are coming from so you know their cultural backgroud and then you model for students how to regulate emotions in different situations. Ss must want to learn in order to cultivate that change. #GrowthMindset#EDpiper
Yes!! We can’t help students regulate if we are not regulated ourselves. We need to keep our cups full and practice our own self care. Professional develop around important topics such as SEL, trauma, cultural competence and more can be so important and helpful! #EDpiper
Yes! A teacher may have a relationship with a student while another may struggle with the same student. Work together to build strength and show your students that we are all there for them. #edpiper
I also believe we need to become more intentional about finding every single child's "sense of belonging" within the walls of our school community. Using the students gifts/strengths, help them determine how they can give to the school community. #EDpiper
"The primary way children learn social-emotional skills is through being exposed to adult behavior..." Great article encouraging Ts self care---self care is not selfish...it's a must! #EDpiperhttps://t.co/zWa6Uzsel3
How about #PBIS instead of constantly harping about Ss doing things that are against the norm. Rules and consequences are for the 5% of Ss that can’t handle things in the class on a normal base. It’s easier to bring the 95% along. #EDpiper
Yes this is not an instant fix but rather an important investment we make. We can empower students with strategies in the calm/ upstairs brain times to equip for times when they’ve gone to a downstairs brain response #EDpiper
I also believe we need to become more intentional about finding every single child's "sense of belonging" within the walls of our school community. Using the students gifts/strengths, help them determine how they can give to the school community. #EDpiper
I think it is important for T's and parents to be working on the same page. Using the same terminology and reinforcing the same strategies during upset moments! It takes a village! #edpiper
A6: Somtimes the parents are more challeging to deal with than the student. After meeting the parent you get a better understanding of why the child is the way they are. Sometimes you have to give the S what they to be success to surpass thier parents. #EDpiper
A6: Ps have to know the transformation journey their Ss are on...share the tough days along w/the successes...Ps want acknowledgement and help too. #EDpiper
I would venture to say we could bleed this strategy into classrooms with older kiddos-we all need social stories to build our own decision making skills! #EDpiper
A5: Helping Ss understand how their actions affect others and repairing any harm is crucial. Restorative circles can teach a sense of family in the classroom. #edpiper#misdproud
R6: This is difficult. In my previous life as a MS Principal, I often saw exactly why Ss acted the way they did when I met with Ps. Sometimes it is easier to talk with Ps about helping them instead of them helping us. #EDpiper
I would venture to say we could bleed this strategy into classrooms with older kiddos-we all need social stories to build our own decision making skills! #EDpiper
A6: By not giving in to tantrums and/or making it more difficult for their child to develop self-discipline. Otherwise, the parent can unknowingly become a crutch. #EDpiper
A6: Relationships are always the right answer, right?! Build an alliance with the school, the child, the parents. We are all on the same team and want the same thing. How can we work better together and be united? #EDpiper
A6: Parents can model for their child. When children see parents regulate their own emotions and actions, it helps them to learn how to manage their own feelings and behavior. #misdproud#edpiper
Once a student is regulated again and able to engage in this reflection this canow become an important learning experience. It allows for the opportunity For the student to restore what was broken (i.e. the relationship, expectation) Important for the student and adults #EDpiper
We understand that engaging with parents can be difficult. We always try to approach parent engagement with the lens that they want the best for their student. It may be expressed differently than the way we would express it. #EDpiper
Data to support—my first year as an AP, I had over 200 suspensions. 3 years later in the same school I had 25. My expectations were higher for Ss, but the focus was on those 95% of Ss doing the right thing. Kids who were questionable wanted 2 do right thing. #EDPiper
A6. How about asking parents what they think is best first? Too often teachers and schools make decisions for parents about their child without them. #EDpiper
Children feel safe & function better when established limits & boundaries are set within a positive environment. Consistency is key. When children make mistakes, turn into teachable moments. If unwise choices are intentionally made, then follow through w/correction. #EDpiper
A big thank you to @BEARProjectWaco for leading #EDpiper tonight and thanks to all for participating. I'm so proud to know so many fantastic educators that care so much!
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Thank you all for sharing in this discussion. If you would like to continue this discussion or would like resources for your campus send us a DM! #EDpiper
Data to support—my first year as an AP, I had over 200 suspensions. 3 years later in the same school I had 25. My expectations were higher for Ss, but the focus was on those 95% of Ss doing the right thing. Kids who were questionable wanted 2 do right thing. #EDPiper
In Indiana, suspension rates are published. High number are shunned and we hear about it from admins, legislators, etc. I’m not saying rules and regulations aren’t important; I’m saying that focus should shift. #EDpiper#TheNeedsOfTheMany
You are so right, Jordyn! When people are upset, rational thinking is probably not possible. Be proactive and plan before situations happen and then reinforce/refine after situations occur. Do all in states of calmness. #EDpiper
Thank you all for sharing in this discussion. If you would like to continue this discussion or would like resources for your campus send us a DM! #EDpiper
Agreed, and I also think it’s important to acknowledge that sometimes disruptive conflict is natural and necessary if it’s productive and doesn’t minimize the humanity of the disruptor. #EDpiper
