#SafeSchoolsChat Archive
#SafeSchoolsChat is a weekly chat moderated by @teresagross625 and @daviswelcome to increase safety awareness in schools. Every Sunday at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Sunday May 8, 2016
3:00 PM EDT
DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
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.
@teresagross625
and I are so excited to have you join us.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:00 PM EDT
Welcome on this Mother's Day!
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briley8557
May 8 @ 3:01 PM EDT
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Bob, MS Prin in Maine. Watching the chat while watching the NHL
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:01 PM EDT
Teresa, MS Literacy Teacher, NY.
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Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:03 PM EDT
Happy M-day to all mothers.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:04 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Welcome! Glad you could join us!
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lilspyder88
May 8 @ 3:04 PM EDT
Juneau, Master's student, primary education teacher, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@lilspyder88
Welcome!
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cybraryman1
May 8 @ 3:05 PM EDT
My Safety page
https://t.co/xdbaK6vgOf
has school bus safety and links to all my other safety pages.
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@Teach4life96
Welcome, Dannie! Happy Mother's Day!
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RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Robyn from Ontario, Canada. Teacher and Health & Safety activist.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@cybraryman1
Awesome! Thank you!
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@lilspyder88
Welcome, Juneau!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:06 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Welcome! :)
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:06 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Welcome, Robyn!
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lilspyder88
May 8 @ 3:06 PM EDT
Thank you guys! New to this so just gonna lurk today
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Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:07 PM EDT
Thanks for sharing
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cybraryman1
May 8 @ 3:05 PM EDT
My Safety page
https://t.co/xdbaK6vgOf
has school bus safety and links to all my other safety pages.
#SafeSchoolsChat
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:07 PM EDT
@lilspyder88
Feel free to jump in anytime! So glad you could join us!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:07 PM EDT
Question #1 coming up in a few minutes.....
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briley8557
May 8 @ 3:07 PM EDT
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Bob, MS Prin in Maine.
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:07 PM EDT
@briley8557
Welcome! Glad you could join us!
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@briley8557
Welcome, Bob!
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:09 PM EDT
Welcome!
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annemariemaw
May 8 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
@teresagross625
Hi all, Anne-Marie from Brisbane, Australia
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:09 PM EDT
Q#1: What are some tips to keep students safe on the bus?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@annemariemaw
Welcome!
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briley8557
May 8 @ 3:09 PM EDT
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I'll be watching and listening while watching the hockey game.
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@briley8557
Wonderful! :)
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:10 PM EDT
A1: Reviewing rules and procedures throughout the year.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:10 PM EDT
A1: reviewing expectations
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:11 PM EDT
A1: consistency: field trips, sporting events, etc.
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briley8557
May 8 @ 3:11 PM EDT
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The bus is the one classroom where we have the least control, at least we do! Video & Audio help, but Ss need more help.
RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:11 PM EDT
A1: My son says students should stay in their seats. I say they should be familiar with emergency procedures & follow rules
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:12 PM EDT
A1: Letting students know that the bus is an extension of the school building.
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Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:12 PM EDT
Cameras are nice. Girls right/boys left. Youngest in front.
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https://t.co/49VIXGZ9Ox
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:09 PM EDT
Q#1: What are some tips to keep students safe on the bus?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:13 PM EDT
@briley8557
Challenging environment!
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annemariemaw
May 8 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A.1 ongoing check-ins, use waiting for the school bus as a time to talk about safety
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:13 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Absolutely.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:14 PM EDT
@annemariemaw
Great idea!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:14 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Nice!
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:14 PM EDT
@annemariemaw
Nice!
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briley8557
May 8 @ 3:14 PM EDT
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I've threatened but never followed thru. Might help if an Admin rode the bus occasionally, once or twice!
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:15 PM EDT
@SPGunson
That's a fantastic idea!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:15 PM EDT
@briley8557
I have seen that, I rode one during my admin internship!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:15 PM EDT
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https://t.co/jU5tmMoKpc
SPGunson
May 8 @ 3:14 PM EDT
@teresagross625
busy and engaged! Our bus driver takes books weeded from our school library to share with students on her bus!
#engaged
RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:16 PM EDT
We've had some problems on the bus. Admin have had to get on the bus! Can be effective!
@briley8557
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:16 PM EDT
Question #2 coming up in a minute......
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:16 PM EDT
@briley8557
That always helps if admin can occasionally ride the bus.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:16 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
It was an enlightening experience when I did it!
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JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:17 PM EDT
A1 Try to keep kids on the bus in order (good luck). Also, it's about time to install and use seat belts.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Hello Jim! Welcome!
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annemariemaw
May 8 @ 3:18 PM EDT
I've found bus buddies (older kids mentor younger ones) and bus captains who let you know how things are going help
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:18 PM EDT
Q#2: What are some ways that teachers can offset discipline issues on the bus?
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@DavisWelcome
JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@teresagross625
Hi, Teresa. Had to do belated grocery shopping with the mom of the day.
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Welcome, Jim!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@annemariemaw
I like that, bus buddies.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Great way to give older Ss leadership opportunities!
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https://t.co/k3vNlApj9f
annemariemaw
May 8 @ 3:18 PM EDT
I've found bus buddies (older kids mentor younger ones) and bus captains who let you know how things are going help
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Great strategy!
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annemariemaw
May 8 @ 3:18 PM EDT
I've found bus buddies (older kids mentor younger ones) and bus captains who let you know how things are going help
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
That's nice. Glad you came!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:20 PM EDT
A2: bus is just an extension of our classroom/school, same expectations apply (Pal-Mac Way for example)
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RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:20 PM EDT
A2: We can talk to our students/role-play w/ them. Also tell them to let someone know about issues
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https://t.co/dSRwI0IJQS
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:18 PM EDT
Q#2: What are some ways that teachers can offset discipline issues on the bus?
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@DavisWelcome
Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:21 PM EDT
A2) reviewing expectations, if behavior report is given to Ps, can include bus.
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https://t.co/2Hk1eoTkHq
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:18 PM EDT
Q#2: What are some ways that teachers can offset discipline issues on the bus?
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@DavisWelcome
JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:21 PM EDT
A2 There's little substitution for hands-on bus monitoring. Videotaping buses seems to be used after the fact for mishaps.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Exactly. I have talked to my Ss about being "bystanders" and "upstanders".
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Absolutely!
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:21 PM EDT
A2: Reinforce bus safety processes in classroom.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:22 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
True.
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Proactive Vs. Reactive
RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:22 PM EDT
I like this idea,
@teresagross625
!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Exactly. I have talked to my Ss about being "bystanders" and "upstanders".
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:22 PM EDT
A2: when I talk about bullying....it extends to bus, etc.
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annemariemaw
May 8 @ 3:22 PM EDT
It's also important to acknowledge good behaviour, not just jump on the poor behaviour choices
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:20 PM EDT
A2: bus is just an extension of our classroom/school, same expectations apply (Pal-Mac Way for example)
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:22 PM EDT
Love this! Role play is great!
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https://t.co/HSI6StvaWc
RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:20 PM EDT
A2: We can talk to our students/role-play w/ them. Also tell them to let someone know about issues
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https://t.co/dSRwI0IJQS
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:18 PM EDT
Q#2: What are some ways that teachers can offset discipline issues on the bus?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:22 PM EDT
@annemariemaw
Of course! :)
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Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:23 PM EDT
During bus safety week teachers ride buses. Eye opening. Middle school, yikes!
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:23 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Very true!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:23 PM EDT
A2: enforcing bus expectations when we go on field trips
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briley8557
May 8 @ 3:23 PM EDT
it does help stem some probs, audio picks up Ss telling others about the video. Still very reactive
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https://t.co/HwijBpXqCW
JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:21 PM EDT
A2 There's little substitution for hands-on bus monitoring. Videotaping buses seems to be used after the fact for mishaps.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:23 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Oh yeah!
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:23 PM EDT
@annemariemaw
@teresagross625
Absolutely!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:24 PM EDT
Question #3 coming up in a moment.....
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:24 PM EDT
Nice!
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https://t.co/tmtAvPo5KU
Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:23 PM EDT
During bus safety week teachers ride buses. Eye opening. Middle school, yikes!
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JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@teresagross625
Bullies establish their territory at the start of the day on busses.
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briley8557
May 8 @ 3:25 PM EDT
#safeschoolschat
Our MS & HS Ss all travel together. It can be quite an education for some of our 6th graders.
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:25 PM EDT
Q#3: What are some leadership practices that promote safety on the bus?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@briley8557
Ours too! It sure can!
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:26 PM EDT
A3: Periodic bus drills.
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briley8557
May 8 @ 3:26 PM EDT
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Restorative practices can help address some bus issues during advisory. Ts can be proactive about issues on the buses.
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:26 PM EDT
A3: we have expectations posted on buses
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@briley8557
Nice!
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:27 PM EDT
A3: Being visible during arrival and dismissal.
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JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
The problem is Bus Safety Week. It's got to be Bus Safety Year, not giving bad actors free reign otherwise.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:28 PM EDT
A3: student survey on feeling of safety, including bus
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briley8557
May 8 @ 3:28 PM EDT
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We have a code of conduct that is posted everywhere, even buses. Ss still feel free when adult eyes are not watching.
DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:28 PM EDT
A3: Follow through.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:28 PM EDT
@briley8557
I bet.
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:28 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
@Teach4life96
Nice, Jim!
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Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:28 PM EDT
A3) PBIS, bus talks, promotions 4 best bus, random review of surveillance tapes.
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https://t.co/gyiExU2NEK
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:25 PM EDT
Q#3: What are some leadership practices that promote safety on the bus?
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@DavisWelcome
RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:28 PM EDT
A3: We have older students as bus patrollers. I'm not sure what this entails. Should find out.
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https://t.co/Lf97ULSPSo
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:25 PM EDT
Q#3: What are some leadership practices that promote safety on the bus?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:29 PM EDT
A3: I have jumped on buses before to help the bus driver.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:29 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
I have heard of this.
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JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:30 PM EDT
A3 Have safety patrols placed on busses -- and at least a few per bus. Safety in numbers. Kids need to see authority.
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:30 PM EDT
A3: Student assemblies to share bus safety information.
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:30 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
@teresagross625
Nice!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:31 PM EDT
A3: having a type of "curriculum" or action plan regarding bus safety
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:31 PM EDT
Thank you!
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RewardingEdu
May 8 @ 3:31 PM EDT
Exactly, Teresa! A teacher's leadership must be transferable to any setting. Be proactive & state clear expectations
https://t.co/nWpcfxlkxe
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:32 PM EDT
Question #4 coming up in a minute.....
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:33 PM EDT
Great ideas about bus safety on
#safeschoolschat
today!
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:34 PM EDT
Q#4: What are some ways to communicate the importance of bus safety to parents?
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@DavisWelcome
JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:34 PM EDT
A1 Getting back to seat belts, it seems bullies would have to work harder if they're belted in.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:34 PM EDT
A4: give parents the opportunity to ride the bus
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RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:35 PM EDT
A4: Social media, newsletters, letters home.
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https://t.co/50gbVmvVPM
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:34 PM EDT
Q#4: What are some ways to communicate the importance of bus safety to parents?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:35 PM EDT
A4: school and district social media
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:35 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Great minds think alike!
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RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:35 PM EDT
Interesting! This would be an eye-opener for sure!
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https://t.co/ujxe3qKALA
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:34 PM EDT
A4: give parents the opportunity to ride the bus
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:35 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
very true!
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FoleyKev
May 8 @ 3:36 PM EDT
A3.Kevin here a Teaching Principal in Ireland.Sorry for joining late.Busy in the garden as Summer arrived today at 22 C
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:36 PM EDT
Absolutely!
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https://t.co/Xn4zJRvvlG
RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:35 PM EDT
A4: Social media, newsletters, letters home.
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https://t.co/50gbVmvVPM
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:34 PM EDT
Q#4: What are some ways to communicate the importance of bus safety to parents?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:37 PM EDT
Robyn, this is the book.
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https://t.co/ryKoDIHeWM
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:37 PM EDT
@FoleyKev
Welcome!
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JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:37 PM EDT
A4 If videotapes are running, parents need to see how their "little darlings" behave on the bus. Parental responsibility.
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:38 PM EDT
@steph_rw_cyrus
@Teach4life96
@teresagross625
Very nice, Stephanie! Happy Mother's Day!
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RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:38 PM EDT
Thank
@teresagross625
. I will check it out.
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https://t.co/vkwSIm71Bd
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:37 PM EDT
Robyn, this is the book.
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https://t.co/ryKoDIHeWM
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:38 PM EDT
Your School Rocks by
@McLane_Ryan
is GREAT resource for connecting with families/community/etc.
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Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:39 PM EDT
A:4)Informational parent nights.
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https://t.co/ntjtSuRV3H
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:34 PM EDT
Q#4: What are some ways to communicate the importance of bus safety to parents?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:39 PM EDT
Of course, our own
@DavisWelcome
always has a wonderful resource!
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https://t.co/Pjmx5RKAqS
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:39 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Yes!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:40 PM EDT
Question #5 coming up in a moment....
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Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:41 PM EDT
Include drivers to participate in the night. Relationships matter
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https://t.co/yIzBvtFYhQ
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:39 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Yes!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:41 PM EDT
Q#5: What training can be offered to bus drivers to ensure the students are safe at all times?
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annemariemaw
May 8 @ 3:41 PM EDT
A.4 expectations around safety. Let parents know that if a child is being unsafe on the bus they won't be able to ride.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:42 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Absolutely!
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FoleyKev
May 8 @ 3:42 PM EDT
A4.I communicate by school website, twitter ,meeting parents at the gate and best of all txt a parent.Text is instant
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:43 PM EDT
@FoleyKev
Wonderful!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:43 PM EDT
A5: on-going PD just like we give to any staff member for the classroom
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JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:45 PM EDT
A5 Bus drivers need to have authority for discipline, such as pulling the bus off the road if incidents occur; help calls.
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Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:45 PM EDT
A5) Our drivers get full day opening each yr.medical, mechanical, evacs, hwy patrol.
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https://t.co/GAQVnTYv2a
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:41 PM EDT
Q#5: What training can be offered to bus drivers to ensure the students are safe at all times?
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briley8557
May 8 @ 3:45 PM EDT
#safeschoolschat
Our Bus Drivers do a great job getting Ss to and from school, we need to help them learn how to deescalate Ss more easily
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:45 PM EDT
A5: including bus drivers in staff training involving behavior management, etc.
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RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:45 PM EDT
A5: Tough one. Their job is so hard. Just concentrating on the road must be a challenge.
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https://t.co/UeA9HQPACY
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:41 PM EDT
Q#5: What training can be offered to bus drivers to ensure the students are safe at all times?
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:45 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Excellent!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:46 PM EDT
@briley8557
Absolutely!
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:46 PM EDT
A5: Involve bus drivers in school PD.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:46 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
I have so much respect for them.....
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Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:47 PM EDT
Most have 2nd jobs and no pay for PD time.
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https://t.co/Skw4Kh8BWU
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:45 PM EDT
A5: including bus drivers in staff training involving behavior management, etc.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:47 PM EDT
A5: giving them option to join district/school book clubs as appropriate
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FoleyKev
May 8 @ 3:48 PM EDT
A5.In Ireland the state provides bus transport.Im a school Principal for many years.I have no authority to get involved
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JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:48 PM EDT
A5 Interesting how bus safety chat is almost all about protecting students from themselves and little about auto accidents.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:48 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
True.....
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:48 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
That's true!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:49 PM EDT
@FoleyKev
That's amazing to me...
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briley8557
May 8 @ 3:49 PM EDT
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Our business is based upon relationships, when that happens positively on the bus, problems become very minor.
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:49 PM EDT
@briley8557
Exactly.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:49 PM EDT
Last question coming up....
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FoleyKev
May 8 @ 3:50 PM EDT
A5.Problems on the bus can carry on into the classroom
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:50 PM EDT
LQ: How can you make sure bus drivers know the school's expectations for conduct?
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:51 PM EDT
@FoleyKev
They certainly can.
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:51 PM EDT
LA: Involve them in everything!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:52 PM EDT
@DrEdwardMooney
Come to....the end of
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briley8557
May 8 @ 3:52 PM EDT
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A's need to establish relationships w/drivers. Get to know them, talk to them, offer suggestions and support as the do job.
teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:52 PM EDT
@briley8557
Absolutely!
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RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:53 PM EDT
They do affect students in school. I know some who don't want 2 go 2 school because of bus issues
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FoleyKev
May 8 @ 3:50 PM EDT
A5.Problems on the bus can carry on into the classroom
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:53 PM EDT
I always learn so much from this group!
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Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:53 PM EDT
LQA) PBIS matrix has own bus expectations. Students taught exp. sitting on buses 1st week of skl.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:50 PM EDT
LQ: How can you make sure bus drivers know the school's expectations for conduct?
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@DavisWelcome
RobynCharb
May 8 @ 3:54 PM EDT
LA: Tell them! Again it comes back to communication.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:50 PM EDT
LQ: How can you make sure bus drivers know the school's expectations for conduct?
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@DavisWelcome
DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:54 PM EDT
Absolutely!
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FoleyKev
May 8 @ 3:50 PM EDT
A5.Problems on the bus can carry on into the classroom
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:54 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Absolutely. Bus, recess, lunch, etc.
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JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:54 PM EDT
A6 Convey bus driver expectations from before Day 1. Give clear standards along with examples of past discipline.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Yes.
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Absolutely!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Communication is key.
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JKatzaman
May 8 @ 3:56 PM EDT
A6 If possible, there should also be play-acting exercises to help bus drivers prepare for tough situtations. Be realistic.
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Yes.
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Teach4life96
May 8 @ 3:57 PM EDT
Riding bus is a privilege!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:57 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
The more we practice, the better prepared we are,
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:57 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
True!
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DavisWelcome
May 8 @ 3:58 PM EDT
Thank you for your great participation today! See you next week!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:58 PM EDT
Such wonderful participation today!
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teresagross625
May 8 @ 3:59 PM EDT
Thanks so much for coming!
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