A1: Gary from Illinois, former Supt & now supporting teachers and adm in creating schools where character counts. Resilience is my "OneWord 2018" https://t.co/Wl9LnF63l7#resiliencechat
Speaking of going from a deficit- based framework to a strengths-based framework, I dealt with Stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer in 2014 and now Stage 3 #kidneydisease Trying to remain positive. #resiliencechat
A1: I like to do an exercise where you take deficit based wds and find wds that are strengths-based that address the same behaviors. e.g. energetic vs. hyperactive #resiliencechat
A2: I never use the term "victim"--I use the word "survivor" NOTE: Nobody who lived through the Holocaust ever called him/herself a victim. #resiliencechat
A2: I never use the term "victim"--I use the word "survivor" NOTE: Nobody who lived through the Holocaust ever called him/herself a victim. #resiliencechat
A2: I've had students write about who they are without prompting on word choice, and then we rewrite who they are through a strengths-based framework. Its helping them see themselves through a different lens. #resiliencechat
A2: change the environment by changing your attitude. Consistent love shown can empower learners. High fives to all on class entry. Compliments. Show kindness. Do random acts of kindness. Do good. #resiliencechat
A2: Actions? Talk less; listen more. Lots of active listening. Smile. Write specific, concise targeted feedback for students. Proactively Call parents and tell them something awesome that their kid did. #resiliencechat
A3: I think much of this stems from believing that you have intrinsic value. When I see deficit-based thinking, so much of it is rooted in questioning worth.
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A3: we strengthen our beliefs that anything is possible when we believe it is possible. Negative environment destroys your faith and beliefs. #resiliencechat
#Resiliencechat all parents are encouraged to hear positive feedback from teachers. Be positive, proactive, a team player! You are there for the parents as much as for the students. It takes a village to rise a child... words of wisdom
A3 A shift from me was believing in God and being angry with the hand I've been dealt to becoming an atheist. I found peace going that route. (Hard to explain in a tweet) #resiliencechat
Not just asking students to leave baggage at the door, but having meaningful conversations to build the relationship and empower the Ss to choose a great day!
Feelings are a choice. You choose to stay there or you choose to move forward. You choose to be happy or sad. Every person has a battle we don't know, but it's how they wear their armour that makes a difference. #resiliencechat
A3: @peoplecallmesky has it right on Beliefs. We have to believe in the intrinsic value of our students and families, and help them recognize their strengths. #resiliencechat
Not school related, but I donated a kidney to my dad. He got cancer 3 months after, He had about 6 months of life that he might not have had. I cherish those moments, not that we wanted a different fate. #resiliencechat
Its such a gift to be in a position to help them reflect on who they are, and through the right lens. What a joy to build students and families up. #resiliencechat
A4: my parents and 1988. A massive transport accident. Rendered my parents incapacitated for years. My brother and I ran the company while my dad got well. I did this and uni at the same time. Longtime entrepreneurs. #resiliencechat
A4: Far too many consider sensitivity to be a deficit. But those that are sensitive see things no one else does. A person's breathing is off, and if this is recognized, a more thorough lung assessment is performed. Lives are saved by the sensitive. #resiliencechat
A5: I think it has to start by changing our language at every level to reflect that we view our students as capable and worthy. Everyone focusing on growth vs. limitations. #growthmindset#resiliencechat
A4: I know what poverty is like... I've had the opportunity to watch family (non-immediate) go to prison... I guess I've learned that many times, the people doing harm are as much a victim as the people they hurt... #resiliencechat
A4: Just beginning an island wide initiative for Puerto Rico's 1,043 school & last week provided specific tools to assist the educational community in dealing with the physical & emotional consequences of the recent hurricanes. #resiliencechat
A2: I never use the term "victim"--I use the word "survivor" NOTE: Nobody who lived through the Holocaust ever called him/herself a victim. #resiliencechat
I noticed that the choice of diction at the SAG Awards was different and they are building a culture of change. Stars influence youth. Proud they are making changes. It makes the trenches a smidge easier. #resiliencechat
A5: School District: not sure. "I can" statements on Elementary report cards, sadly, don't cut it. No one talks this way. What should be encouraged is the thoughtful, professional original comments. Sooo value experienced teachers opinions.
Long story but this man who is in his mid-thirties adopted us. He's talked about solitary confinement and other difficult experiences. We come from different worlds, but deep connection. #resiliencechat
Feelings are a choice. You choose to stay there or you choose to move forward. You choose to be happy or sad. Every person has a battle we don't know, but it's how they wear their armour that makes a difference. #resiliencechat
There's a lot of negative social stima attached to the idea of being a "criminal"... so to willingly accept that space means that a person feels that that is there only option for survival... #resiliencechat
That really is an important distinction. We need to stop referring to people in certain situations as victims because that brings about a negative conclusion such as suicide. #resiliencechat
Sometimes when Ss don't see any strengths in themselves, I remind them that they were able to get to school in spite of what may have happened in their home/neighborhood the night before or evening that morning. #resiliencechat
Don't be sorry. All is good.
Feelings are your choice. You feel the pain inflicted. You feel the sorrow/joy of love. You express your emotion. But choosing to stay with the emotion is also your choice..
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Tidbit: When I was eleven, I thought about suicide. And here I am at 60, close to the 3 1/2 year mark for cancer, and now dealing with #kidneydisease Emphasizing survival leads to positive outcomes. #resiliencechat
Special education (the process, not necessarily the Ts), we state too many times what the problem is and spend little to no time focusing on the strengths. #resiliencechat
Like when i tell kids, "There's absolutely nothing wrong with feelings. You'll feel what you feel. What you do about it, however, is up to you."? That sort of thing?
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Being the parent to two SpEd kids, I can attest to that. Our older daughter, Kid O is severely disabled and can't speak. She's been undervalued her entire time in school. #resiliencechat
Special education (the process, not necessarily the Ts), we state too many times what the problem is and spend little to no time focusing on the strengths. #resiliencechat
Sara...hope all is well and so sorry to have missed chat. Just appeared was your response above & while I'm clueless about the topic plus ?'s don't appear, if it involves improving the IEP process, count me in. #resiliencechat
That's nothing compared to my first grade teacher standing behind me and saying, "seven years old and still can't fold a piece of paper." 53 years ago. I think of it every time I fold a piece of paper. #resiliencechat
I will do my best to advocate for my Ss and will continue to model the best positive I can, while asking for their best, their yets, and their positive glasses. #resiliencechat
A7: Solid question. I will make a point of really "seeing" students tomorrow morning as they come in and call out the good I see in them. "Do you know why you're awesome?" Then fill in the blank.
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