#ALedchat Archive
#ALedchat is a weekly chat on Twitter about education topics. It is held each Monday from 9-10pmCST. While the discussion on #ALedchat continues on Twitter well beyond our weekly one-hour chat session, this platform affords us the opportunity to extend, expand and share the conversation with an even greater audience. Educators from across the state of Alabama, and the world, can come here to find encouragement, support, resources, professional growth opportunities and advice, while providing the same to their colleagues.
Monday October 3, 2016
Welcome to where we're going to talk about fostering a climate of positivity! Pls introduce yourself and what you do!
For the next hour ... Dr. Nancy Sulla here at ; creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroo… https://t.co/bjyjwxrfOV
Good evening everyone! Derek, MS Social Studies teacher from Iowa. Excited to be here tonight and talking about this topic!
Anna from UM--fostering positive climate in the College of Ed!
Tonight's will be focused on how you foster a positive climate in your school/class/district. We R so excited to learn from you!
I'm here! Laura Tate, Homewood, AL, lucky AP to THE
I am the moderator for this week's . Dr. Matt Kiser, Principal of Edgewood Elementary in Homewood, Alabama
Kim from Oklahoma, I teach 5th, hope you don't mind an out of state lurker. 😉
I'm Jennifer, co-founder of & . HS AP in AL. Love spending Monday nights with the awesome folks in !
I'm Jennifer, co-founder of & . HS AP in AL. Love spending Monday nights with the awesome folks in !
So glad you are here! https://t.co/yF12HyTH70
Kim from Oklahoma, I teach 5th, hope you don't mind an out of state lurker. 😉
Hi, Kim! You are always welcome! (And you don't have to be a lurker... jump on in the convo!) :-)
The format for the chat is Q1, Q2, Q3...with corresponding answers A1, A2, A3, etc. Be sure to use the hashtag
So glad to be able to learn from the great https://t.co/F7D3pbDiUR
I'm Jennifer, co-founder of & . HS AP in AL. Love spending Monday nights with the awesome folks in !
Hi! I'm Justin, Coord. of Teaching and Learning- Pelham City Schools. Pumped to be here!
Welcome, Laura! You are very lucky! :-)
Yay! Justin is in the house!!
Christy Bice, principal at Haleyville Elementary and co-moderator for . It's great to be learning with you all again this week!
Grayson Lawrence, Assistant Principal Talladega County Schools
Welcome https://t.co/QsOuvxdNZG
Good evening everyone! Derek, MS Social Studies teacher from Iowa. Excited to be here tonight and talking about this topic!
Here too! Melissa from Office of Student Learning - SDE. From Hokes Bluff, AL!
Great to have you with us, as always!
Good evening to the team!
Debbie from Texas! HS Communications Director and Instructional Technologist! I ❤️ The topic!
Hey all! Ronda Gamble--Media Specialist in Tuscaloosa County
Woot! Glad you're here, Debbie!
Exactly you ALWAYS put out some great stuff on https://t.co/i4zdG2Fbqs
Hi, Kim! You are always welcome! (And you don't have to be a lurker... jump on in the convo!) :-)
Hi ! Amy from Alabama Math, Science & Tech Initiative joining in.
Emile Aiton, SPE teacher 9-12, Haleyville HS
There he is; the man, the myth, the legend https://t.co/jVBy5lnIRW
Hi! I'm Justin, Coord. of Teaching and Learning- Pelham City Schools. Pumped to be here!
Always great to be learning with our family!
Pardon my volume of tweets--about to participate in a couple Twitter chats!
*****Q1 coming up in 1 minute*****
Hey looking forward to learning from you tonight! https://t.co/7qyuXXmQ0L
Christy Bice, principal at Haleyville Elementary and co-moderator for . It's great to be learning with you all again this week!
What's up ! You always bring the HEAT on https://t.co/fWafq94FpK
Grayson Lawrence, Assistant Principal Talladega County Schools
Heather, 3rd grade teacher from Tuscumbia, AL
Welcome BP! Always great to have you in the chat!
Welcome, Heather! Glad you are with us!
What's up We are SO glad you are here. https://t.co/ehiJjpzp0T
Here too! Melissa from Office of Student Learning - SDE. From Hokes Bluff, AL!
Q1: How can administrators and teachers facilitate an atmosphere of positivity that impacts the entire organization?
Hi, Emile! Welcome back!!
excited to be joining my Alabama friends.
Holly Sutherland, Principal at Haleyville HS, Alabama. Technical difficulties already :) Co-founder of this chat and .
Terry Henderson principal North Jefferson Middle,Jefferson County - always watching occasionally able to jump in.
Hey, friend! Glad you're here tonight!
Elyse Aldridge; 9th World History; Haleyville High School
Aqila Malpass - Math Coach HCS
Kelli, Tech Int, Hoover City
Hey ! Glad you are joining us ! https://t.co/Ok9QozTO16
Hey all! Ronda Gamble--Media Specialist in Tuscaloosa County
Welcome, Anna! Always love your input in !
Alyson Carpenter, Professional Learning Specialist; Athens City
Dr. Amy! So glad you are here! https://t.co/voCYHn7s5R
Hi ! Amy from Alabama Math, Science & Tech Initiative joining in.
A1 You have to model positivity every day. It should radiate from you! You must demonstrate the power of positivity!
A1: An atmosphere of positivity come from the belief that everyone matters! Build others up around you and this will spread.
A1: Model, try to see all viewpoints, most important- listen
A1: Admins & Ts working together as a team focused making a difference promotes positivity!
Glad you are with us again Alyson!
Hey, Chip! Welcome back!!
A1: Foster an environment where all voices are heard. If people can provide input, then it leads to more buy-in and positivity.
A1: starts with positive relationships with staff, students, parents. Modeling the expected behaviors.
A1: Smile, listen, tell people that you care about them and let them know you are there to SERVE!
A1: First, they must "flex" their muscles less; join the conversations with their teachers and staff. Be a part of the community!
A1: smile a lot, speak, call them by name, show you care, do what you say you will do, and ... little treats always help too ;)
A1) Foster Positivity - what's on your walls? what are your words? what look is on your face? what do you notice in classrooms?
A1: I think it starts with mindset. We have to see the best in others & model positivity in all that we do.
So excited to learn from you https://t.co/qrRnvfUG8i
Holly Sutherland, Principal at Haleyville HS, Alabama. Technical difficulties already :) Co-founder of this chat and .
A1: MODELING! Teams reflect personality of coaches; Schools reflect personality of ldrs.
Hello https://t.co/yL0s4r4xPF
Terry Henderson principal North Jefferson Middle,Jefferson County - always watching occasionally able to jump in.
A1: Build relationships w/Ss and w/one another. Share the good things going on w/Ps and community. https://t.co/LVG3RHM3U4
Q1: How can administrators and teachers facilitate an atmosphere of positivity that impacts the entire organization?
Those simple things can change a world.
Cheryl Letson-Sp Ed teacher Thatptown High School
One smile says more than a thousand words. https://t.co/piVnBVsViE
A1: Smile, listen, tell people that you care about them and let them know you are there to SERVE!
Howdy Glad you are with us tonight! https://t.co/vQQV23kcWX
Elyse Aldridge; 9th World History; Haleyville High School
Glad you are here! The wedding was beautiful!
It's amazing how far a smile will go!
A1:As an admin, I was convicted to retain my T mindset & interact with T's accordingly. I often said, I am here to celebrate you!
What's up looking forward to learning from you! https://t.co/G9X6FMbAGX
Alyson Carpenter, Professional Learning Specialist; Athens City
find something to relate to other than the job at hand. How about wellness?
Shared responsibilities and accountability. Maintain positivity and open communication that is focused on the students
Listening is so important!
A1. Total Bp answer. Give a crap.
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Yes! It's all about relationships! https://t.co/dBo9pf8ea6
A1: Build relationships w/Ss and w/one another. Share the good things going on w/Ps and community. https://t.co/LVG3RHM3U4
Q1: How can administrators and teachers facilitate an atmosphere of positivity that impacts the entire organization?
Agreed; no matter our title, we must make positivity a priority each day; even when we don't feel like it https://t.co/KVI58YMvoR
A1 You have to model positivity every day. It should radiate from you! You must demonstrate the power of positivity!
A1: I love when we talk about building relationships and loving kids to increase positivity!
A1 Intentionally Establish Culture Collectively - Be approachable and Equitable - Listen
Walking the walk and talking the talk; both are important for T's and Ss https://t.co/IGNHu3lFcY
A1) Foster Positivity - what's on your walls? what are your words? what look is on your face? what do you notice in classrooms?
A1: show genuine interest in the kids that walk in the front door. Take time to invest in a real conversation and listen to them.
A1 work together sonthat students see the signs of teamwork!!
A1. You share. You get out into your classrooms & programs and help others see what the great people in your building are doing.
Equity builds community! https://t.co/4PK1jnivmZ
A1 Intentionally Establish Culture Collectively - Be approachable and Equitable - Listen
Q2: How important is a positive culture and climate to the organization/classroom/district?
Yes! Even the ones who don't look, walk, talk, think, or believe like us. Welcome, Tyler!
A1: I start every day with a clip of an upbeat song on morning announcements.
A2: A positive climate and culture is key to student success. It is the foundation on which all else is built.
Yes! We must invest in each other as people, not just professionals, to develop relationships!
A1 Having a flexible growth mindset is key
So easy to let circumstances dictate one's outlook! Good to have positive peers!
A1: interaction with the students; listening to what they have to say.
Agreed; don't hide all of the awesomeness; get the word out to all https://t.co/YDw3rJKs5p
A1: Build relationships w/Ss and w/one another. Share the good things going on w/Ps and community. https://t.co/LVG3RHM3U4
Q1: How can administrators and teachers facilitate an atmosphere of positivity that impacts the entire organization?
What's best for kids isn't always easy for adults; sacrifice to promote the core biz https://t.co/TfSPfzcZIe
Always bring it back to the kids! What is best for the kids? We're here to make a difference in the lives of kids… https://t.co/V2ml0JPEry
Next time you play one from the 80's, think of me.
A2: It is EVERYTHING! Happy teachers = Happy students
Authenticity rules! https://t.co/oQqXcQ8Lvq
A1: show genuine interest in the kids that walk in the front door. Take time to invest in a real conversation and listen to them.
A2 A positive culture/climate is the foundation for everything else in your school/district. W/o this there is no way to flourish!
You are great at building relationships and getting to know kids!
Welcome So glad you are here. Looking forward to learning from you! https://t.co/RGm6OGAFkG
Cheryl Letson-Sp Ed teacher Thatptown High School
"Hey, hey with the Monkeys! We're just monkeyin' around..." I'm a 60s baby!
I think sharing and working together is key. Open Communication amplifies what is happening within a school.
A2: positive culture, where teachers feel supported, is key to transformational learning. Ss reap the benefits
A2: if you want your students to learn they have to trust you and believe that you love your job first. Believe u want 2 b there.
Extremely. With positivity, people believe they can do anything, and it includes being open to change.
A2: happiness and positivity are contagious!
Q2. I think that it can be he most important thing. Heck. I don’t want to work in a bad one. I will work nonstop in a good one.
That's a great idea; get everyone started on the same page with positivity https://t.co/qz6qCpSXIZ
A1: I start every day with a clip of an upbeat song on morning announcements.
A2: Extremely important. Without=burnout, reluctance to think outside the box, and less likely people will go above and beyond
Agreed; without it, all else is done in vain https://t.co/MAyfCtw29j
A2: A positive climate and culture is key to student success. It is the foundation on which all else is built.
A2: Positivity is like kudzu! Alabamians get this!
Also knowing them as a person; not just as a student; https://t.co/fadSPpd2KL
A1: interaction with the students; listening to what they have to say.
A2: We all want to spend our time in a place filled with positivity, love, and opportunities for growth & success.
A2..Having a positive outlook and attitude is the key to success !the outcome is a win, everyone enjoys a day of good vibes😊
Me either! https://t.co/XyARCU9r6y
Q2. I think that it can be he most important thing. Heck. I don’t want to work in a bad one. I will work nonstop in a good one.
A2- it's as essential as the air in the room! No air, no life. Positive moral, climate, culture-growth WILL happen.
Happy students = successful students = supportive parents https://t.co/u2i9tEhbZ4
A2: It is EVERYTHING! Happy teachers = Happy students
A2: Culture and climate are like a house of cards, difficult to build, easy to tear down. Of utmost importance to success.
Love! RT A2: Positivity is like kudzu! Alabamians get this!
People give their best hours each day to the school; make it a GREAT place for all https://t.co/Sf8JdPCRiJ
A2 A positive culture/climate is the foundation for everything else in your school/district. W/o this there is no way to flourish!
A2 Without a positive culture there is limited vitality, energy, drive, momentum, and productivity- culture matters!
A2: + culture/climate is invaluable. If one doesn't think so, try making positive gains in an organization without one. Rough.
Don't know where to begin. It is as important as cheese to my macaroni. https://t.co/YH503Sn7oU
Q2: How important is a positive culture and climate to the organization/classroom/district?
Transparency and non-information hoarding is key for leaders https://t.co/t721p6v2ah
I think sharing and working together is key. Open Communication amplifies what is happening within a school.
A2. Everyone craves to be a part of something good. A positive climate is crucial. Sts need to identify w the bigger organization
Support for T's and Ss is critical; great point https://t.co/XhRyPxxNBG
A2: positive culture, where teachers feel supported, is key to transformational learning. Ss reap the benefits
***** Q3 coming up in 1 minute *****
I bet you can! The benefits of traveling in & out of a variety of places!
Bam! Nailed it https://t.co/72MDFf06IR
A2: Extremely important. Without=burnout, reluctance to think outside the box, and less likely people will go above and beyond
I am not sure what you mean by non-information hoarding. Can you explain??
A2: Research shows that if teachers and admins believe they CAN make a difference, they WILL!
What are those indicators?
Exactly; the gut feeling doesn't lie. Gotta feel like you want to be part of it https://t.co/OxuqWfeYls
A2 Based on experience in different schools/districts-it is huge! I can tell immediately if it is a happy, welcomin… https://t.co/Y0i1YyLslB
Q3: What barriers exist in regards to fostering a culture and climate of positivity in your classroom/school/district?
A2: Poor culture creates instability. Positive culture wins even when no one outside the group believes it is possible. ?
Excellent, !!!! https://t.co/iMJ2q0816w
A2: Culture and climate are like a house of cards, difficult to build, easy to tear down. Of utmost importance to success.
You are one of the best in the biz at this I know you are doing this https://t.co/vaGs9Dggzd
A2: + culture/climate is invaluable. If one doesn't think so, try making positive gains in an organization without one. Rough.
We all want to belong to something great; it is our job to start the greatness train at our school https://t.co/t2Fb7QtWxR
A2. Everyone craves to be a part of something good. A positive climate is crucial. Sts need to identify w the bigger organization
& if it's a welcoming place, I'm more motivated to continue offering my help. If not, makes it hard to go back.
A3: Barriers are sometimes attitudes of others. We have to bring it everyday and work to be the light and not the darkness!
A3. There are no barriers in my opinion if your climate is positive. Social media gives schools every opportunity to brand & share
A3: We battle community perception, which leads to an uphill battle at an already challenging population.
A3: some don't trust adults bc home life so bldg trust is huge.They are scared & need to know we as school family are consistent.
A3: We have to own the positives AND the negatives. Old thinking out, new in. Bottom line, care deeply for the kids and adults.
A3: Glass 1/2 empty people can be a barrier; are they wired that way or is it habit?
A3 Battling the comfort factor. Hear the same excuse "its what we've always done." Have to change that to "what is best for kids?"
That's what I recently shared with Mobile County Public Schools! https://t.co/gBG4jRTY6a https://t.co/EogfNShq3V
A3. There are no barriers in my opinion if your climate is positive. Social media gives schools every opportunity to brand & share
Not mine..I borrowed it! Wish I could remember who said it...
Defining core beliefs is key to bringing a positive culture along https://t.co/bKAvGvsDEZ
A2: Poor culture creates instability. Positive culture wins even when no one outside the group believes it is possible. ?
Oh yes! Thank you for explaining. We have to be open books and in the story together! Great point! https://t.co/icaFSL3BOG
Get the info out to T's and Ss when possible; leaders cannot keep all of the info to themselves; transparency is ke… https://t.co/ZYiWdIRXe9
Word. https://t.co/2LBXYkMAiv
We all want to belong to something great; it is our job to start the greatness train at our school https://t.co/t2Fb7QtWxR
A2. Everyone craves to be a part of something good. A positive climate is crucial. Sts need to identify w the bigger organization
Sometimes it's kids, too, who want to do what's always been done (passive learning, listening to lecture...).
I agree. We give awards based on our beliefs to keep them in the forefront of what we do.
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A3- Possible Barriers = those who do not believe and are vocal in their disbelief, the misinformed - tell YOUR story
starts w/front desk-seem happy to see me or not? Ss work on display? Ss/Ts/others speak to me in hall?
Make it a place that people want to be; share the credit and celebrate our folks https://t.co/l8qoSmoeRm
& if it's a welcoming place, I'm more motivated to continue offering my help. If not, makes it hard to go back.
A3..A Sp Ed Teacher I admit the paperwork can become my barrier. I need to find ways to be positive during the stressful times.
A3: The past is an obstacle for us. Want Ts to remember it's about these kids' future, not our past!
Couldn't agree more. Don't know how many times I have heard "can't we just do a worksheet?" I'm like...SERIOUSLY?
Yay! I can't wait to watch it! Bookmarded!
Q4: How do you involve parents and community members in your school to foster positivity within the organization/classroom?
A3: fixed mindsets R barriers. If U can't C the possibilities, believe N the process, & accept a certain level of change =struggle
A3: Some don't get on the + train, but instead of making excuses, keep being +. Eventually, they get the pic.
Community is key; got to get stakeholders on board; quick wins will snowball into support https://t.co/pBJzDL079T
A3: We battle community perception, which leads to an uphill battle at an already challenging population.
A4: We share, share, share the positive. Twitter, Facebook, webpage. Constantly recognizing Ts and Ss for their excellence.
Relationship - the ability to grow and learn in a safe environment https://t.co/tbGFzNNPxU
A3: some don't trust adults bc home life so bldg trust is huge.They are scared & need to know we as school family are consistent.
A3 the mindset of "doing things because we've always done them this way" https://t.co/GOD2eVLnMy
Q3: What barriers exist in regards to fostering a culture and climate of positivity in your classroom/school/district?
A4 Invite parents and community into the schools. Also sharing the positive on social media via twitter and facebook.
When we do this; the biz of the day becomes the thing we look forward to; flip the paradigm https://t.co/M7bKmVomJd
A3: We have to own the positives AND the negatives. Old thinking out, new in. Bottom line, care deeply for the kids and adults.
A4: We welcome & celebrate involvement!
A4: INVITE THEM - People don't come unless they know you want them there
A4: Social media, parent volunteers, listen, communicate, be available, ask for parent input
I feel very much a part of HES as a parent. Great job!
A4: We use social media. Our best promoters our ourselves. We also have some parent nights.
The Special Educators truth! We ALL need to be on board finding ways to ease the paperwk burden!
A4 We have an amazing PTO w/ prts that want to help all sts. . I think it's important to highlight & share their wk too.
A4 Change the pattern of making judgements about which parents care and which do not - assume nothing and extend the invite 2 all
Back at you! HCS is truly one big family!
A4: Starts with leaders. Listen, share, care, communicate, B transparent, build relationships with parents just as we do with Ss.
How it's always been disease....it is common in many schools. A good dose of positivity can wipe it out https://t.co/aWRDCIPsHo
A3: The past is an obstacle for us. Want Ts to remember it's about these kids' future, not our past!
A4.. Looking forward to sharing on teacher pg I am creating through our system.connecting with community, fellow Ts and parents!
A2: A positive environment is essential. I'd drive 100 miles, one way, to work at Haleyville HS. … https://t.co/aLpa2KUIrM
Absolutely!! https://t.co/HYKTsBTeNe
A4: Starts with leaders. Listen, share, care, communicate, B transparent, build relationships with parents just as we do with Ss.
You are a big part of that positive environment! TY for all you do!
I believe building the sense of community gains you every minute invested 10 fold back. So Important!
Great point; just keep on keeping on and help others; this will endear them and make them feel accepted. https://t.co/6FtUQ0Ahdp
A3: Some don't get on the + train, but instead of making excuses, keep being +. Eventually, they get the pic.
A4 My thoughts exactly! https://t.co/R3REFzVyQR
A4: We share, share, share the positive. Twitter, Facebook, webpage. Constantly recognizing Ts and Ss for their excellence.
A4: We share positivity via twitter, facebook, and our school blog.
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A4: community starts with communication. Now more than ever we can involve all stakeholders using social media etc.
Absolutely, you have to earn it and deserve it. It's work, honesty, and a LOT of time to show who you are!
A4: OK P12 friends--LOL on this one! Seriously we needto curb helicopter parents in college! They foster + by staying away!
What is that going to look like?
Q5: How do you facilitate student buy-in regarding a culture and climate of positivity within the school/classroom?
Engage parents at every turn; they need to know what our core biz is all about; make them feel part of it https://t.co/GfUcub7iwe
A4 Invite parents and community into the schools. Also sharing the positive on social media via twitter and facebook.
A4: Implement lessons that involve parents/community. Ex: I had my S's interview their parents for their decade research papers.
A5) Have students design the rubric for classroom climate and culture https://t.co/A2mFrcKheW
Q5: How do you facilitate student buy-in regarding a culture and climate of positivity within the school/classroom?
A5: Students are all in when they know you are. Celebrate them, notice them, listen to them. They know if you care and respond.
A5: Step 1 in gaining student buy-in...know your students!
Reach them where they are; use the social media they use https://t.co/WKWJQZIN95
A4.. Looking forward to sharing on teacher pg I am creating through our system.connecting with community, fellow Ts and parents!
A5. Do you have to facilitate love? If they feel it. They know it.
AMEN friend! RT A5. Do you have to facilitate love? If they feel it. They know it.
A5 Have students create the expectations for the year. Put the ball in their court & then hold them accountable! Set the bar high!
A5: Work on getting them excited about school, foster school spirit, and the language they use when talking about their school.
A5: I spend time on growth mindset this year so my Ss are realizing things are a choice and choosing better.
A5: Invest in students. Let them see you smile. Know their names. Let them hear you being positive. Allow them to be heard.
Q5 Involve students in the process - If they helped to create it, they will buy in - If it benefits them they will be sold
Student accountability is a focus for us this year. We are seeing an impact already in climate & academic growth.
That's true! My A4 was a bit facetious! Marketing w/social media promotes positive image!
A5: Let the students create it. Placing value on student voice. Model the way. https://t.co/QpDvQ6KLjz
Q5: How do you facilitate student buy-in regarding a culture and climate of positivity within the school/classroom?
All day; every day https://t.co/q8prsapk6v
Absolutely, you have to earn it and deserve it. It's work, honesty, and a LOT of time to show who you are!
A5: Primarily, people buy into other people. Must establish a relationship before you can expect them to care about anything else.
What are some ways you are focusing on it? Would love to get more ideas!
A5: Relationships! Give them a voice, respect their opinion, meet them where they are, let them lead their learning, praise them!
A5: Build a partnerships in the classroom-- Know your kids. ! https://t.co/IUAH2WANTx
Q5: How do you facilitate student buy-in regarding a culture and climate of positivity within the school/classroom?
Great way to involve Ps in the learning process; if they are informed they will feel more engaged https://t.co/COXN7vAm9E
A4: Implement lessons that involve parents/community. Ex: I had my S's interview their parents for their decade research papers.
Great idea https://t.co/Od1lVNhAt5
A5) Have students design the rubric for classroom climate and culture https://t.co/A2mFrcKheW
Q5: How do you facilitate student buy-in regarding a culture and climate of positivity within the school/classroom?
P12 spends yrs fostering parent involvemt, while highered spends yrs trying to "cut the apron strings!" LOL
Gotta celebrate them; our motto is "Be the best me I can be" all can understand and buy in; even the Ps. https://t.co/hHBvvmx6xy
A5: Students are all in when they know you are. Celebrate them, notice them, listen to them. They know if you care and respond.
What he said. https://t.co/y2CVRSM4qr
A5: Relationships! Give them a voice, respect their opinion, meet them where they are, let them lead their learning, praise them!
Preach it, sister! We all need to learn to be that way!
Got to show Ss that we are genuine and working all of this out daily just like them. https://t.co/MXfuP37Wfy
A5: I spend time on growth mindset this year so my Ss are realizing things are a choice and choosing better.
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A5: Ask them how they view the culture/climate and what their ideas are to improve it! https://t.co/Bw3bI9ibDC
Q5: How do you facilitate student buy-in regarding a culture and climate of positivity within the school/classroom?
I see my ACS peeps lurking. Jump into ?? :)
Q5 If you have a positive school culture you don't have to facilitate buy-in Sts & families are proud 2 be apart of your community
A5..I try to let Ss know I care, by building a relationship. When Ss see the concern past the academics I see a sense of pRide.
A high five; a fist bump; a smile; all free, all make a difference in the lives of T's and Ss https://t.co/M69GM8inUG
A5: Invest in students. Let them see you smile. Know their names. Let them hear you being positive. Allow them to be heard.
What a wonderful compliment for your school!
A3: I've had to get over the "teach bell-to-bell" thing and replace it with "Build relationships from bell-to-bell"
Q6: What is the one thing that can make the largest impact in regards to creating a positive culture and climate at your school?
If one has a voice, they will opine; silence is fostered by lack of listening by others. https://t.co/xNsSGNLMvY
A5: Let the students create it. Placing value on student voice. Model the way. https://t.co/QpDvQ6KLjz
Q5: How do you facilitate student buy-in regarding a culture and climate of positivity within the school/classroom?
S voice, S goal setting, Ss taking part in knowing the standards/goals, Ss analyzing FA to plan for their learning.
Agreed; that is a great point https://t.co/3aEIQ7kWbc
A5: Primarily, people buy into other people. Must establish a relationship before you can expect them to care about anything else.
A6: Building relationships!
Q5: They must know we care about them...as a student and a human being. If they feel valued, they can rise to the expectation.
Yes, well said. Relationships establish the basis for belonging. There is no substitution.
A leader has to be brave enough to ask the questions that may lead to an inconvenient answer https://t.co/21aJOmaOTT
A5: Ask them how they view the culture/climate and what their ideas are to improve it! https://t.co/Bw3bI9ibDC
Q5: How do you facilitate student buy-in regarding a culture and climate of positivity within the school/classroom?
A6: Starting at the top with a positive mindset & belief system.
A6 A relentless focus on honest relationships, real communication, & creating conditions for students to achieve at high levels.
A6. Expect a positive culture.
A6: student leadership team collaborating with Ts discussing climate and culture https://t.co/WZkJBRofEw
Q6: What is the one thing that can make the largest impact in regards to creating a positive culture and climate at your school?
A7: Absolutely have a staff that believes in and wants to be in the school. Must have faculty buy-in.
A6: LEADERSHIP! https://t.co/PZ9BZc6xlw
Q6: What is the one thing that can make the largest impact in regards to creating a positive culture and climate at your school?
A6 One word: Relationships. You have to consistently ask yourself "Is what we are doing best for kids?" Focus always on kids.
A6: Develop a true mission, have high expectations for everyone, hold true to your beliefs.
A6: jumping in late. Goeaback to est. positive relationships within your sch environment by admin with faculty and modeling it AL
Agreed; they are going to be pumped to be part of it https://t.co/1LZk1CYKE8
Q5 If you have a positive school culture you don't have to facilitate buy-in Sts & families are proud 2 be apart of your community
Q6 Start with the WHY - Why are we here? Why is this work important?
There's no other way to live and lead if you plan to make a mass impact on teaching and learning. https://t.co/9AoXmNizRm
Yes! Sts see right through tchrs who are not authentic! https://t.co/zfXcaoqKG1
A5: Students are all in when they know you are. Celebrate them, notice them, listen to them. They know if you care and respond.
A7: Ask the students what's important to them. Let teachers teach. Provide time, resources. Treat adults like adults.
Can't teach until they know you care; you talk but it will be an act of futility great point https://t.co/CLmFyH1wNJ
A3: I've had to get over the "teach bell-to-bell" thing and replace it with "Build relationships from bell-to-bell"
A6: free swag! Kidding... being honest & open in celebrating success & discussing failures as growth opportunities.
Q6. Share the positive and the story. Great things are happening at your school. Make people proud!
Love the kids. Love the teachers. Love the process. Every day. https://t.co/y2LMI1xWGz
Q6: What is the one thing that can make the largest impact in regards to creating a positive culture and climate at your school?
A6 Collective efficacy and an unwavering pursuit of what is best for students.
A6 Collective efficacy and an unwavering pursuit of what is best for students.
A6: Be relational! Ppl will forget what you said, forget what you did, but will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou
A6: Ask the students what's important to them. Let teachers teach. Provide time, resources. Treat adults like adults.
A6) The school leader's attitude sets the tone for the school. It's everything. https://t.co/DzbwDotJL2
Q6: What is the one thing that can make the largest impact in regards to creating a positive culture and climate at your school?
A5: I conferenced individually with my LEA middle/high school S's every week. They called it their "special time." :) Loved that!
Yes, yes, yes and Yes. https://t.co/lkkE5EJBrt
A6: Ask the students what's important to them. Let teachers teach. Provide time, resources. Treat adults like adults.
***** Q7 coming up in 1 minute *****
Great point; we don't have a monopoly on good ideas; many eyes on the organization can help bring it along https://t.co/uWcd4Zfh1Y
A6: student leadership team collaborating with Ts discussing climate and culture https://t.co/WZkJBRofEw
Q6: What is the one thing that can make the largest impact in regards to creating a positive culture and climate at your school?
Absolutely! https://t.co/VxRDLoZc2s
A6: Be relational! Ppl will forget what you said, forget what you did, but will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou
A6.. set goals and expectations high!Loved this atHHS School community working as a team builds positive attitude
Words are important, but actions indicate that which we value. If words and actions fail to mesh... Houston, we have a problem.
A6: Look for opportunities for Ts and Ss to achieve/live out Their purpose. Fulfilled purpose=Self-driven=Leaders.
Great questions; if we can't answer them then we have a problem https://t.co/U6BdrUCFpB
Q6 Start with the WHY - Why are we here? Why is this work important?
Q7: How can you use Social Media platforms to create a positive culture and climate at your school?
A6: Absolutely have a staff that believes in and wants to be in the school. Must have faculty buy-in.
At the elem level,we also have to remember to treat children like they are children.
Failure makes us human; own it and move on; can't let your last play dictate your next https://t.co/mrQNYpSZa9
A6: free swag! Kidding... being honest & open in celebrating success & discussing failures as growth opportunities.
Tell our story or someone else will, right https://t.co/0bnEJSJtt6
Q6. Share the positive and the story. Great things are happening at your school. Make people proud!
Understand that if we don't; perhaps we were miscast in our leadership role https://t.co/AbGJ9fszde
Love the kids. Love the teachers. Love the process. Every day. https://t.co/y2LMI1xWGz
Q6: What is the one thing that can make the largest impact in regards to creating a positive culture and climate at your school?
A7: Use it as a tool to showcase others! Teachers and students love to get a shout out! We all love encouragement and praise!
A7: Social Media can be a positive window into our classrooms. Promote, promote, promote positive things in your school.
The school hashtag is all about celebrating and reinforcing the positive. is the master. https://t.co/heVve30J3a
Q7: How can you use Social Media platforms to create a positive culture and climate at your school?
Key! https://t.co/tiV5gLqSnB
A leader has to be brave enough to ask the questions that may lead to an inconvenient answer https://t.co/21aJOmaOTT
A5: Ask them how they view the culture/climate and what their ideas are to improve it! https://t.co/Bw3bI9ibDC
Q5: How do you facilitate student buy-in regarding a culture and climate of positivity within the school/classroom?
Great quote Don't get many chances to win someone over https://t.co/4L1WWLYJbS
A6: Be relational! Ppl will forget what you said, forget what you did, but will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou
Someone recently said that people have forgotten that school is filled with children. Agree.
A7-your story is going to be told one way or another. Aadvocate all the good that happens regularly. Social media provides that.
A7: We use social media daily to tell our story. Celebrations, awards, recognitions... Kids now say- Tweet me :)
Preach!!! https://t.co/j77qQ57yq7
A5: Students are all in when they know you are. Celebrate them, notice them, listen to them. They know if you care and respond.
That can win it or lose it in most cases https://t.co/jlJrnpSq7H
A6) The school leader's attitude sets the tone for the school. It's everything. https://t.co/DzbwDotJL2
Q6: What is the one thing that can make the largest impact in regards to creating a positive culture and climate at your school?
A7: be active & consistent each day putting positive stories ab your school or classroom. If you don't do it, no one else will
A7: Love seeing teachers, parents, and students use social media to share all the +. Quotes, inspiration, photos...
Love the word "relentless!"
A7: We use soc media to share all the great things going on. (It has been used a time or 2 for the opposite by others. "big eyes")
Please tell your story or someone else surely will https://t.co/T40jUodhH5
A7: Social Media can be a positive window into our classrooms. Promote, promote, promote positive things in your school.
Totally agree! https://t.co/b5QZ0IWMLJ
Q5: They must know we care about them...as a student and a human being. If they feel valued, they can rise to the expectation.
School should be the best part of a kid's day; we can make that happen! https://t.co/eu7oHjsdmQ
At the elem level,we also have to remember to treat children like they are children.
A7: Social media is a place to make the positives so loud the negatives are hard to hear. https://t.co/GmY4WLSU9T
Q7: How can you use Social Media platforms to create a positive culture and climate at your school?
Great way to build a critical mass that you can then lean on later https://t.co/zjqyladZRe
A4:If I have an IEP mtg,I make my classrm inviting.they I've gone the ext mile 4 them,then they know I'll do evn mo… https://t.co/SDFSKlhbvx
Yep! We ALL like it. https://t.co/U36hyp2TxC
A7: Use it as a tool to showcase others! Teachers and students love to get a shout out! We all love encouragement and praise!
A7: When I did classroom rounds, I often posted positive practices on our FB page & tagged the T's. Twitter too.They loved that!
And the beauty of social media in schools is that it puts you in position of looking for the positive as well
A7 Teaching can be a lonely place. S/M gives us a window to show things happening that no one ever sees.IT is a game changer
Yes! That's where the "big eyes" come in.
We use on everything...means more than just words https://t.co/tFhcR0cAHO
The school hashtag is all about celebrating and reinforcing the positive. is the master. https://t.co/heVve30J3a
Q7: How can you use Social Media platforms to create a positive culture and climate at your school?
Nooo! Someone used social media in a negative way?? 😲 https://t.co/Q5R2Xdzxkh
A7: We use soc media to share all the great things going on. (It has been used a time or 2 for the opposite by others. "big eyes")
In the words of Coach Hand, what you allow and tolerate, you encourage. (Both good and bad) https://t.co/NAMxzSWMRm
That can win it or lose it in most cases https://t.co/jlJrnpSq7H
A6) The school leader's attitude sets the tone for the school. It's everything. https://t.co/DzbwDotJL2
Q6: What is the one thing that can make the largest impact in regards to creating a positive culture and climate at your school?
A7: Posting videos of learning in action! Parents/community need to see it--not just read about it. https://t.co/lTkclzHoMI
Q7: How can you use Social Media platforms to create a positive culture and climate at your school?
A7-We are shooting ourselves in the foot if we fail to utilize social media to promote the good things that are happening.
A7: celebrate success by SHOWING what it looks like through social media. Push the positives & share how learning is happening
***** Final Question coming up in 1 minute *****
A7 as your use of platforms grows, offer to post photos of events at other schools in district to showcase the positive...
A7 have students send photos of their events and post as well--you're celebrating community as well as school
Share your school hash tag or @ so we can all learn from each other!
FQ: How are you planning on taking the climate and culture of positivity within your school/classroom to the next level?
A7.. use social media as a communication tool! what's going on in class, or a simple praise.. Ss are happy & parents are happy!
Really, all humans are this way. We love to be appreciated. I do. But with all things, there are limits. https://t.co/nUf8ayqCxb
Totally agree! https://t.co/b5QZ0IWMLJ
Q5: They must know we care about them...as a student and a human being. If they feel valued, they can rise to the expectation.
A7: Let you know tomorrow---attending a "Marketing in the Digital Age" workshop at UM!
There he is.....good to hear from you my friend! https://t.co/AvbJ6Q8tUl
Please tell your story or someone else surely will https://t.co/T40jUodhH5
A7: Social Media can be a positive window into our classrooms. Promote, promote, promote positive things in your school.
Exactly; get to the point that our T's, Ps, and Ss are waiting for our next awesome post on social media https://t.co/MNcJEGnuYn
A7: Traditional "media" typically only reports bad news in edu. Use social media to share your positive news & tag… https://t.co/HXMWbbZTA8
A7 completely agree! Start of math class in action showing all students accessing learning...powerful-
Oooh---getting to the heart of the matter! https://t.co/3xWMRiHcfy
Understand that if we don't; perhaps we were miscast in our leadership role https://t.co/AbGJ9fszde
Love the kids. Love the teachers. Love the process. Every day. https://t.co/y2LMI1xWGz
Q6: What is the one thing that can make the largest impact in regards to creating a positive culture and climate at your school?
https://t.co/2kMrkyCncm
A7: Social media is a place to make the positives so loud the negatives are hard to hear. https://t.co/GmY4WLSU9T
Q7: How can you use Social Media platforms to create a positive culture and climate at your school?
FQ. Just care. Let them all feel that I care and that they are important to me.
Everyone loves that shoutout! Great example of practical application in real time https://t.co/ZHAOPEtgFl
A7: When I did classroom rounds, I often posted positive practices on our FB page & tagged the T's. Twitter too.They loved that!
Got that quick phone call at 8:40 that went on for a while. I know that never happens to admins 😄 https://t.co/Pheq2Q95fG
There he is.....good to hear from you my friend! https://t.co/AvbJ6Q8tUl
Please tell your story or someone else surely will https://t.co/T40jUodhH5
A7: Social Media can be a positive window into our classrooms. Promote, promote, promote positive things in your school.
We have to start it; then others will follow https://t.co/MsXSwC7hmX
A7: celebrate success by SHOWING what it looks like through social media. Push the positives & share how learning is happening
FA: We have started Students of the Month and shout outs on the announcements.
This was the biggest culture-changer for when we worked together at Hoover. https://t.co/Q3vwwn6WR2
Everyone loves that shoutout! Great example of practical application in real time https://t.co/ZHAOPEtgFl
A7: When I did classroom rounds, I often posted positive practices on our FB page & tagged the T's. Twitter too.They loved that!
FQ: Building trust, relationships, and creating positive conversations. Make a point to continually showcase and serve others.
Next step--students and staff creating film re: bullying and victims as part of unity day, 10/19...power of our own...
What we are looking for, we find. Even if we have to reject 99 other images to get to it. https://t.co/kuKLXWHxnz
And the beauty of social media in schools is that it puts you in position of looking for the positive as well
If a pic is worth a thousand words what is a pic + an awesome tweet worth? https://t.co/SGeHpZqpVX
A7) Tweet all the great stuff you see and hear every day! Retweet what others are doing to offer up new ideas.… https://t.co/1lBHVwO2FA
Excellent idea---I need to do more of that!
A6: For crying out loud, act like you WANT to be at the school house! If you don't, then why should the students want to?
FA: I want to work on building more positive relationships with parents.
We are increasing our capacity for celebrating our successes on social media! https://t.co/eRw1LTIXsI
FQ: How are you planning on taking the climate and culture of positivity within your school/classroom to the next level?
Absolutely!! And we shouldn't want anyone else telling our story!
Can't wait https://t.co/B2DPeqMrcW
A7: Let you know tomorrow---attending a "Marketing in the Digital Age" workshop at UM!
