#APChat Archive

Professional development expert Jared Wastler, hosts a Twitter conversation at 8:00 p.m. (ET) using #APChat.

Sunday November 13, 2016
8:00 PM EST

jcwastler - Moderator Nov 13 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to #APChat. Please take a moment to introduce yourself.
JeffHiserBL Nov 13 @ 8:00 PM EST

T-minus one week! ⌛️ The #RethinkHighSchool chat returns on Sunday, 11/20 at 9/8PM CT! #edchat #suptchat #leadupchat #apchat #scchat
LBell_Yegua Nov 13 @ 8:02 PM EST

Lindsay from TX, teach 1/2 day PK and serve as campus admin for the other half #apchat
jcwastler - Moderator Nov 13 @ 8:03 PM EST

Jared Wastler, HS Principal, @NASSP PD Faculty, and Moderator of #APChat
In reply to @NASSP
fr3dt3ch Nov 13 @ 8:05 PM EST

Fred Jahns, Fort Worth, TX, HS Librarian, aspiring admin/change agent ;) #apchat
jcwastler - Moderator Nov 13 @ 8:06 PM EST

Tonight we are discussing the importance of parents in leading successful schools #APChat
jcwastler - Moderator Nov 13 @ 8:07 PM EST

Q1: If you were asked to describe the role of parents in our schools in one word (or a select few), what would it be and why? #APChat
robinwellshick1 Nov 13 @ 8:08 PM EST

Reactionary @#APCHAT
LBell_Yegua Nov 13 @ 8:09 PM EST

Imperative-learning can't be expected to happen at school only. If there is no follow through learning doesn't reach full potential #apchat
massignmenthelp Nov 13 @ 8:10 PM EST

10 Apps That Every Teacher Needs to Use https://t.co/MhQSHZ0krc #1stchat #21stedchat #apchat #ecet2 #edchatri #GCLchat #ISNchat
AssignmentHelpN Nov 13 @ 8:10 PM EST

Benefits of Blended Learning https://t.co/tIu7gO7Mbn #1stchat #21stedchat #apchat #ecet2 #edchatri #GCLchat #ISNchat
fr3dt3ch Nov 13 @ 8:12 PM EST

Parents are Team Members; should be given and know they have an equal or greater role in the education of their children #APChat
fr3dt3ch Nov 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
That's the ideal.. the reality...? #APChat https://t.co/CB4T2amInn
- fr3dt3ch Nov 13 @ 8:12 PM EST
  
  Parents are Team Members; should be given and know they have an equal or greater role in the education of their children #APChat
jcwastler - Moderator Nov 13 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q2: What perspective can parents add to our conversations on the direction of our schools? #APChat
LBell_Yegua Nov 13 @ 8:18 PM EST
...not always so great. We can only do so much on our end...they have to respond in order for it to work. #apchat
- fr3dt3ch Nov 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
  
  That's the ideal.. the reality...? #APChat https://t.co/CB4T2amInn
  
  fr3dt3ch Nov 13 @ 8:12 PM EST
  
  Parents are Team Members; should be given and know they have an equal or greater role in the education of their children #APChat
LBell_Yegua Nov 13 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2 what is impt to their Ss, how to make school relevant, inviting and meaningful to Ss and Ps #apchat
robinwellshick1 Nov 13 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2 Parents presence remind the school system of the importance and promise of each child even when it is not going well. #APCHAT
robinwellshick1 Nov 13 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2 Parents, when safe from judgement, will express what they need help with in order to help their child. schools can help with that #APCHAT
jcwastler - Moderator Nov 13 @ 8:27 PM EST

Q3: How do you engage parents as a part of your school's change process? #APChat
LBell_Yegua Nov 13 @ 8:31 PM EST

A3 invite to impvt plan mtgs, involve with PTO, invite Ps to school w/open door policy #apchat
fr3dt3ch Nov 13 @ 8:31 PM EST

A2: Parents can let us know what's making sense and what's not. They can give insight into students' responses at home. #APChat
jcwastler - Moderator Nov 13 @ 8:37 PM EST

Q4: What barrier stands the tallest between schools and parents maximizing partnership? #APChat
kmtrangel Nov 13 @ 8:38 PM EST

@fr3dt3ch if they don't respond, did we ask the right way? #apchat
In reply to @LBell_Yegua, @fr3dt3ch
LBell_Yegua Nov 13 @ 8:40 PM EST
Excellent point!We need P input to find out what is the right way. We employ the use of notes, texts (@RemindHQ), FB, Web, phone... #apchat
- kmtrangel Nov 13 @ 8:38 PM EST
  
  @fr3dt3ch if they don't respond, did we ask the right way? #apchat
  In reply to @LBell_Yegua, @fr3dt3ch
LBell_Yegua Nov 13 @ 8:40 PM EST

A4 distrust #apchat
EduGladiators Nov 13 @ 8:41 PM EST

Don't miss the last #EduGladiators chat of the series focused on Curious Thinkers! #mnlead #nbtchat #NCTEchat #apchat #ecet2 #CowetaEdChat
fr3dt3ch Nov 13 @ 8:41 PM EST

A3: Right now, I use social media to create awareness of whats going on and the opportunities available #APChat
kmtrangel Nov 13 @ 8:42 PM EST

A4: Assumptions #APChat
fr3dt3ch Nov 13 @ 8:42 PM EST

A4: I think parents' previous experiences and lack of intention and action on our part are big barriers #APChat
kmtrangel Nov 13 @ 8:46 PM EST

Have to make sure invitation is genuine.Do you really want them there?Did you think of timing, interpreter, childcare? #APChat
jcwastler - Moderator Nov 13 @ 8:47 PM EST

Q5: How do we combat those barriers and make them a try partner in our schools? #APChat
LBell_Yegua Nov 13 @ 8:47 PM EST

what is the "right thing"?? We invite Ps to any and all things...surely there's something among those #APChat
In reply to @kmtrangel, @fr3dt3ch
jcwastler - Moderator Nov 13 @ 8:48 PM EST

We launched a Parent Advisory Council which is currently writing a School Innovation Plan from a parental perspective #APChat
LBell_Yegua Nov 13 @ 8:50 PM EST

A5 @kmtrangel stated it well...interpreter, timing, childcare #apchat
In reply to @kmtrangel
LBell_Yegua Nov 13 @ 8:51 PM EST

A5 pt2 offer the same info at various times, venues, etc and through different platforms #apchat
BhavjeetBasson Nov 13 @ 8:53 PM EST

Communication, from what I've seen, communication b/w administration, teachers & parents seems to be a major issue. #APChat
In reply to @jcwastler
jcwastler - Moderator Nov 13 @ 8:56 PM EST

Thanks for joining. Be better every day in every way - our students deserve it. #APChat
jcwastler - Moderator Nov 13 @ 8:56 PM EST

Check out the Expert of the Week on the @NASSP website this week. #APChat
In reply to @NASSP