#kyedchat Archive
#KyEdChat is a weekly and Kentucky-specific conversation about all things education, from the nuts and bolts of curriculum and instruction, to the challenges of leadership and the politics of accountability. #KyEdChat draws educators from throughout Kentucky and beyond, engaging in a fast and lively hour of discussion, thoughtful questions and candid responses.
Thursday January 28, 2016
We will be using the traditional Q1, Q2; A1, A2 format. Please use the hashtag in each tweet.
Hey there - and I will be joining in from Sand Diego!
Roll Call: Jessica Nissen Bauer, JCPS, 2nd Grade Teacher, Broncos!
Hello Everyone! Sabrina Tackett from Jenkins Independent (KY) grades 6-8 writing teacher. Superbowl pick: NC all the way!
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Julia, Lee County, special ed
Jennifer from Louisville - Goal Clarity Coach wishing I was in SanDiego too! waaaaa!
Beth Kolodey, JCPS, technology teacher, Broncos.
Hi everyone! Jamie w/ GoNoOdle joining in! Former educator, full-time GoNoodler, lifelong learner!
Roll Call! Please tell us your name, district, edu role, and your Super Bowl pick!
Hi!! Heidi, DHH teacher from Daviess County. No Super Bowl pick here
Tiffany from Covington- third grade
Josh from Louisville. 4th grade at Wilder. I'm going Broncos with the upset.
Sheryl, 2nd grade in JCPS, and who's playing in the SB this year?
Nicole Routon 6th Grade social studies and science teacher!
Noah Klein. Louisville. Senior English
Lauren Hill, teacher leader
MeMe from the Ville, sometimes know as May May. and My Super Bowl pick - Broncos w my heart. Panthers w my mind.
My name is Ben Stephens, I work for Jefferson County, and I’ll take the Broncos.
Allison Slone, Rowan, EBD
Andrew Beaver, Olmsted North MS, Broncos...
Hey all! Kristal Doolin -Hybrid TLSA w/KDE & ELA Corbin Schools. Not a FBall fan, sorry.
Kim Creekmore, Math Coach, Whitley Co School District, KY, Broncos!
Oh, man, Super Bowl is hard for me this year. I would LOVE to see Payton get a ring, but can't help but adore Cam's spirit!
tweeting for KY site director
See some familiar faces! So jealous !!! Well earned though. You are everywhere!
Just wrapped up Jasper's open house & I'm on bedtime duty. Might not make tonight but I dig you people.
Rebecca Bell, JCPS, high school math teacher, Go Broncos!
Sarah Yost, JCPS, UofL Teacher in Residence, Who's in the SuperBowl?
Hey ! Jamie, 4th grade--- Hardin County... don't care about May the best team win!
Renee from Lexington I work for supporting teaching & learning & I teach pre-service Teachers at UK
Cassie Reding Stevenson Elementary School Russellville, KY Go Panthers!!!!!
Yes, yes I am everywhere. That’s why I have the bags under my eyes…
Q1: =phenomenal She supported me by sacrificing hrs of her time providing feedback & helping me w/ my KTIP binder
Howard Crawford Savannah, GA
Panthers! Was in NC for EdCamp once and rode elevator with them. They look tough.
Caleb, Louisville, 8th grade, Ece, Broncos
Caleb, Louisville, 8th grade, Ece, Broncos
Scott from Long Island NY...MS teacher...popping into to learn from some great educators! Lets go Broncos!
Q1: I was reminded to not take things personally. Give my energy to the things that matter and the things I could control.
James, librarian, Eminence Ind
Happening now! https://t.co/mrAgFWktvH
Q1: Think about your first year of teaching. How did a fellow educator help support, guide, or comfort you?
Dee in Frankfort- a bit late! Broncos, so that my family will keep speaking to me!
I'll be right there with you soon!
Joe from DC, work with to strengthen and transform
had a lovely chat with your wife yesterday - she's a rockstar!
That was me. I was there with the Quick Recall team.
I will always be grateful to an experienced ECE teacher who walked me through all of my paper work. Scheduling help too
A1: I was reminded that I don't have all the answers - reach out and get ideas from other teachers.
A1. Resources! And a shoulder to cry on.
A1: I was reminded to not take things personally. Give my energy to the things that matter and the things I could control.
A1: My first year teaching was in the middle school I had attended! A couple of my teachers were GREAT support for me.
Colleagues sowing GREAT patience with my unbridled and sometimes misdirected enthusiasm. They did not squash me.
Hi Kelly from NKy, effectiveness coach. Stopping in for a just a minute
A1: Could NOT have made it through my first year teaching without the support vet Ts on my team-validating, coaching, listening
a1: Listening and modeling lesson plans for me.
Courtney from JCPS - Elementary ECE - The Lions aren't playing so I haven't paid attention to the Superbowl!
A1: Even though I only had the pleasure of working with her for a couple of years... her was an encouragement.
A1: Collaboration! We worked together on lesson plans, assessments, you name it!! Definitely a mentor!!
a1: My mentor reminded me that I was not alone and everyone had been through the same things I was experiencing.
A1 Could not have survived without veteran Ts help: a sounding board, shoulder to cry on, active listener, overall fabulous mentor
A1. Provided resources, mothering, friendship, advice..and even a home to live in
A1 she reminded me to balance life, teach with heart and laugh a lot!
Being there for & listening to all my dorky questions:)
A1: Colleague lent an ear to listen, advise, compliment, critique. Wore many hats depending on what I needed on any given day
A1: I was hired day b4 school w/ a 4 week old at home. Panicked about room being ready. Ts on team explained "fake ready!" ;)
A1 Had best KTIP mentor, & Admins made sure I had another music teacher. He told me all I had to do was survive. Took pressure off
A1 We closed the building down every night talking.
A1: I worked in the same school that I student taught. My cooperating teacher continued as a mentor to me
A1: Advice, someone to lean on, who I could confide in at school
A1: They were a listening ear and helped guide me through the typical 1st year growing pains.
Q2: What are some methods you have tried for supporting new teachers? New Ts, how have you been supported?
A1: Strong supportive team including my future hubby
A1:Being there for & listening to all my dorky questions:)
The respect I had for my mentor... carried me to push myself...
My mentor taught me that what the kids can do is a better place to start than with what they Can’t. Same for myself
Q2: Share share share! Successes, failures, hiccups, hurdles. They can build not only from their own experience, but yours too!
Good mentors do that. They drive us while they teach.
Q2: Being there whenever they need to talk…sometimes they just need an ear…not a mouth.
A2: I try not to attack new Ts with information. If they ask me Qs I try to go above & beyond at that point with advice
A1: Listening, providing me with timely and relevant PD
A2 frequent check-ins, chocolate, tissues, and Program Rev one on one help/training
A2: Focus on the day to day necessities. Think of teaching as concentric circles. Instruction is centeral Build out later
A1: my mentor taught me about paying attention to culture & community on the Cherokee Reservation where we taught
Love this - https://t.co/V0n52rNQre
Q2: Share share share! Successes, failures, hiccups, hurdles. They can build not only from their own experience, but yours too!
Q2: Spending time in non-evaluative observation, co-teaching, and modeling.
A2. Cognitive coaching has been a game changer with new teachers
A2: I'm still new, but for our newest teacher, I try to sympathize and listen.
A2: at a certain level this is a deficiency, we need better models of professional learning for all Ts, but particularly new Ts
A2: I plan and co-teach with new teachers! Love it!!
A2: new Ts need mentors to notice & name what IS working b/c voice screaming about what's NOT is oh so loud. Visit new T rooms!
A3: a listener... sometimes that's all they need.
how have you learned about cognitive coaching? School wide or just you?
A2: Spoken at conferences, spearheaded a rollout and led PD on - wait... how was I supported? sorry, read the Q wrong ;) ...
My first year teaching physics I was given an entire curriculum. I was able to adapt and alter. Why don't all schools have this?
A2 Provide many opportunities to watch experienced teachers teach.
gotta be careful not to consult too much. Good strategy. Good to see you, friend!
A2 Collaborative planning is a good way to help them plan innovative lessons for their Ss. Sharing ideas&talking through problems.
A2 become fast friends! Social events help us to build connections and trust in one another.
A2: Time! I needed time with the master teachers early on. & they gave me their time. I've tried to always do the same.
A2 Share Resources, Share Stories, Let Them Know They Are Not Alone.
What have TLs done to support you? What's been helpful or less so?
How do u get teachers to not feel pressure by being there? What do you say to show that you aren't judging?
A2: I learned even w/5 years experience I had to start all over building & learning community & students when I moved to KY
A2: Mindfulness. Why do we do what we do? Why do we teach a certain way? Self awareness.
Making myself available and sharing resources. Also just being a comforter when things get tough. Being that positive light q2
Totally agree about cognitive coaching. One of the best classes I have ever taken.
exactly! Try not to overwhelm.
information overload, new Ts need it in small chunks
. Oh yeah. Marty in LexVegas.
happening now. Join in! https://t.co/qBY1bTmTYh
Q2: What are some methods you have tried for supporting new teachers? New Ts, how have you been supported?
A2: Recommending resources & networks, looking at Ss work together, offering proactive discipline solutions
A2: Listen to new teachers and empathizing with their challenges. Offering the simplest solutions possible.
I wonder the same thing sometimes? Why don’t we give folks what we need to be successful?
Professional Learning must be embedded into daily practice, engaging and relevant to teachers' professional growth!
Maggie McGatha trains coaches in Cognitive Coaching through OVEC. Call Tracy Harris over there- see when. https://t.co/NBBBxyGf3w
how have you learned about cognitive coaching? School wide or just you?
:) I subbed chocolate with coffee!
I always share my failures too b/c we learn from those we mentor
Exposure... inviting them into your room, conferences... teach them how to filter all the info
A2: co-teaching, helping when overwhelmed - advocating for them is huge. Often they get stuck w/bad kids & schedule.
A2: How do you show that talking about data doesn't have to be intimidating?
agree, we have starting something on the district level surrounding prof learning. Check out
A2:Once I shared 1 awesome resource, new teacher came back to discuss ideas, pedagogy, techniques to use w/ Ss. It opened the door
How do we support new teachers? https://t.co/DcmEABSpXQ
A2 Provide many opportunities to watch experienced teachers teach.
A2 Try to feed off their idealism, energy, and passion. Make it as easy as possible for them to ask questions.
A2: The best mentors are expert modelers and prioritizers. Everything is overwhelming but they help direct your efforts.
A2: The best mentors are expert modelers and prioritizers. Everything is overwhelming but they help direct your efforts.
I share resources AND stories- I want them to know they aren't alone when they feel less than stellar.
love the idea of co-teaching! What if co-teaching isn't possible?
teachers had training through our Signature Partnership with UofL.
A2:I share resources AND stories- I want them to know they aren't alone when they feel less than stellar.
It's really wonderful and for large groups/whole faculty, follow up w/Adaptive Schools
Best coaches/mentors partner with teachers to learn together. what skills have you learned that are most important?
When PL is done correctly, collaboration grows! Teacher Leaders must be advocates for PL time n schools!
sounds like a great partnership!
A2: I also like to show new teachers when I own my mistakes TO THE KIDS. It can be good for them to see.
Q3 For new teachers my favorite has been fred jones and whole brain teaching strategies.
Growth Mindset!!! Woo hoo!!
I think the most important skills are interpersonal. Anyone can teach content. How do you relate with and to peers.
Q3 High poverty schools provide unique challenges for new Ts.What practices can we share to help target the achievement gap?
A2: Encourage outside interests. It's easy to become overwhelmed. You can't fill anyone else's cup if yours is empty .
I believe I say the word "model" >100/ day. We need to point to and shine the bright light on the models https://t.co/564eHh7ThZ
A2: The best mentors are expert modelers and prioritizers. Everything is overwhelming but they help direct your efforts.
A strategy is creating professional learning opportunities 4 students: like Saturday that are relevant 2 Ss!
Q3: Its hard 2 juggle everything. There are a lot of unmet needs—its not easy—it takes time practice & experience 2 improve.
I need to get in on this. Have heard great things.
A3 Prove it first – Use verified practices to help new teachers in high poverty settings. i.e. small class sizes…wishful
A3. First, believe ALL kids can learn. Because they can.
Reflection. Constant.
Non-judgmentally aware. Yes. It is hard to get out of your own way sometimes. https://t.co/lLmIpkfqrp
A2: Mindfulness. Why do we do what we do? Why do we teach a certain way? Self awareness.
A3 Make sure Ts see students as people first and scored 2nd. They often have other needs that take precedence.
A3: Best advice I got was "Go home!" You can't teach, if you burn out.
A3: Embed time in the schedule for advisory or similar programs where students have a chance to learn social skills& "howtoschool"
A3: Helping new Ts view everything from a perspective. Focusing on solutions & keeping dialogue positive.
A3 don't abandon interdisciplinary for ela/math test prep. Help create critical thinkers, not testing robots.
Cog Coaching model critical in for me too. What particular piece of the learning resonated with you? https://t.co/F5DWNGY6oh
It's really wonderful and for large groups/whole faculty, follow up w/Adaptive Schools
A3: Provide significantly smaller classes and opportunities to co-teach with vet teachers w/ the same class.
A3: Provide significantly smaller classes and opportunities to co-teach with vet teachers w/ the same class.
As a district, we are looking at Hattie's work with effect sizes! Very interesting!
A3 Make sure Ts see students as people first and scores 2nd. They often have other needs that take precedence.
Spread the word free resources to understand, grow and empower teacher leaders in schools @ https://t.co/oqiwewCNvJ & free help!
A3: Growth Mindset is as important for Ts as it is for Ss! Can make a huge difference -I've seen it happen!
It is KEY new Ts reflect on bias. Ss from poverty often don't "do" school the way those of privilege did https://t.co/5pq8BLv6oW
Q3 High poverty schools provide unique challenges for new Ts.What practices can we share to help target the achievement gap?
A3: Intentionality in every action. From routines/procedures down to instruction and assessment. And track data w/fidelity
Absolutely!!! https://t.co/05WNWC9W8q
A3 don't abandon interdisciplinary for ela/math test prep. Help create critical thinkers, not testing robots.
How do we help teachers get there when they are beat down? Fixed minds tend to stay fixed.
A3: Remember that sometimes the achievement gap isn't a gap just on testing. I had a Pre-k S tell me school was 1st exp w/ hugs:(
A3: we can remember & believe that all students deserve equitable opportunities & engaging lessons. https://t.co/Sss2VmUsQG
Q3 High poverty schools provide unique challenges for new Ts.What practices can we share to help target the achievement gap?
I'd add to that: all students WANT to learn. You may have to dig, but the desire is there. You just have to find it!
I think this is one of the biggest barriers between teachers and students.
a3 My mentor taught me that perspective is everything. Work to see the multiple perspectives of your students
Q2: be their cheerleader first - let them know you're there to learn from them too.
Ahhhhh! 25 minutes past bed time - .... Calling a 20 second timeout.
A3: Give Ss a reason to be there... let them create their own learning situations...
A3: strategies include repetition, teaching to mastery, engaging students(Jensen's work)
A3: Ruby Payne's work should be studied by all in high poverty schools. Need to know diff btwn school rules and neighborhood rules
Without a doubt the work around shifting mindsets and elevating conversations - so powerful!
A3:Its our job to meet them where they are! Know right away, you will need to be creative and flexible with your teaching approach
A3. Address their basic human needs. Show mindfulness. Share your ow
Agreed! We all have bias and we can only get rid of them if we acknowledge them!
A3: Expectations should remain the same... Backgrounds matter, but all can
Using models to learn is a skill (intentional noticing, naming and reflection on decision making (1/2)
A3: I'd also take it one step further and fight achievement gap issues outside of classroom. Ts need voice heard in legislation
Lots of modeling, support, and encouragement. (And surviving)
Participating in my first come join us!!
Great ideas! I'd love to see more co-teaching. Helps new Ts feel like they are being supported ¬ just judged.
Will do! I've been reading the book. I didn't attend the training.
A3: YES! They complain about the expectations and order but appreciate and respond to it too! They crave it.
Sadly, we can't fix everything, but mindset can change. It's proven. Often they don't see it -trees= forest
😢 Difficult for most teachers to wrap minds around that S's perspective.
A3. Share your human side. Let them see you be real and address their human needs first. Then build them up.
I am thinking a lot lately about how much attention we give to these conversations where “model” is an artifact for reflection
flipping mindsets is my specialty. It's about doing differently, see diff results =believe differently
A3: Patience while maintaining the same high standards you would for any other student.
A3: Make friends w/ standards below & above the 1 you teach. Gives ideas for filling gaps at grade level. https://t.co/N32w762iGT
Q3 High poverty schools provide unique challenges for new Ts.What practices can we share to help target the achievement gap?
Q4: How can professional learning be better designed to support new and non-tenured teachers?
Ennis is late, but here! Hi, all you awesome KY Eds!
A3: Invite them to your classroom! Let them see hope and change and .
Yes-"kids don't learn from teachers they don't like"-Rita Pierson
Everyone.. My awesome wife and 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Allen. https://t.co/kWhFJw4fHM
Participating in my first come join us!!
A4 teacher choice in selecting learning. More localized teacher led learning style.
: If you're not following along and joining in, you're missing out! https://t.co/7Y3xSJjKoe
Q4: How can professional learning be better designed to support new and non-tenured teachers?
A4 It's as simple as asking them where they're struggling most. Don't make them sit through something they don't need.
Q4 it would be great if they left every meeting with something in hand that would help meet their needs. Behvior or lesson.
sounds like sphere 2 of the
A3: Genuine relationships with your Ss makes all the difference! Especially in high poverty schools.
A4 Focus on basics- Should a first year teacher have fewer required PD hours? Replace with easy to use Grab&Go Lessons
A4 the model is revolutionary in my mind. If you haven't been to one you need to soon. coming in March!
We need to talk:) I'm on that wagon too right now! Would love your thoughts.
A4. Personalized prof. Learning. Anything else or Anything enforced is just a waste of time.
build a strong relationship, ask ?s 2 help lead them 2 answers, and it helps when it's outside of school
A4: ALL teachers must seek to learn the riddle of steel through focused reflection and redesign. https://t.co/DmY4NXdh0D
New Accountability Model: Less focus on A-B-C-D and more focus on empowering Ts to be great for Ss = Ss who are CCR!
A4: Our district offers T choice in sessions. Data is gathered from teacher surveys with principal input https://t.co/wum8rP3x7S
Q4: How can professional learning be better designed to support new and non-tenured teachers?
A4: For ECE if would help to have training for new teachers. Everything they have assumes you have been doing this for years
YES!! not just steps below/above, but HOW thinking progress over time. how to leverage std thinking to move them
A4: PD needs to be less abstract and more embedded into daily practice. Think PD cohorts for measured collab, community.
A4: PD needs to be less abstract and more embedded into daily practice. Think PD cohorts for measured collab, community.
A4: PD needs to be less abstract and more embedded into daily practice. Think PD cohorts for measured collab, community.
A4: PD needs to be less abstract and more embedded into daily practice. Think PD cohorts for measured collab, community.
Great point! No time is more valuable than a first year teacher's time.
Not to mention across disciplines :)
Q4 it would also be great if teachers had different choices that they could pick tweet their needs.
Q4: I think PDs should be just like teachers have 2 do in the classroom=Tier levels based on needs!
A4:We fill new teachers time with a lot of what they don't need. Set-aside, unstructured time to pick the minds of teacher-leaders
A4: Differentiated PD that is product driven NOT lecture driven.
A4 Provide more teacher-led PD. Make it relevant and more practical than idealistic. New Ts rarely have ideal classrooms.
A4: offer options, ask all Ts what they want, then act on that. And flip PD with some backchannels or pre-work- value Ts time.
A4 less focus on programs and more focus on pedagogy, building PLNs and advocating for Ss.
part of me wonders how new teachers can best diagnose what they need to grow?
A4:some new Ts know & some do not; if they know, let them choose- if not, have to visit & observe &offer suggestions
A4: Professional learning by the Ts, for the Ts! We have to invest in TL lead PD that gives new Ts tools they can apply right away
A4: I'm looking forward to seeing what comes out of the group. Virtual learning communities provide flexibility.
A4: & style...teacher led makes it grounded in practical knowledge & creates lasting mentorships
Q4: Also PDs need 2 be conducted with intentionality based on district needs. Teachers should walk away w materials 2!
A4: Teaching can be intimidating... Vet Ts be learners! Meetings can be purposeless... maximize time!
A4: We had a "New-Teacher Roundtable" at our school. Shared successes/failures. Also discussed ideas with building teacher-leaders
A4: Focus on the quality of PD, not the quantity of PD
A4: CHOICE. Free to choose what's relevant to you. Each new T brings diff skills to the table. One PD fits all doesn't work.
Don't deliver PS :00 after school.
That's true... But mentors can help them focus on a small place to start & grow from there.
love the cohort model for support and growth in new experiences!
coming soon to a school near you!
A4: What if schools planned Edcamp style new teacher PD?...pick your needs or interests and go!
Great idea! https://t.co/35Iic1FniE
A4: We had a "New-Teacher Roundtable" at our school. Shared successes/failures. Also discussed ideas with building teacher-leaders
Totally! We do WAY too much siloing in education. The disciplines all need each other! I teach students-not a subject.
Exactly! So many advantages. 24/7 access, learning when you want it on the topic(s) you want.
https://t.co/shrfRbhlRi
I am so excited for this! No more snow days!!
Ahem! A stellar COACH! Duh, Brad :-) https://t.co/aDkCnn90HQ
part of me wonders how new teachers can best diagnose what they need to grow?
A4. To teach you must learn. To learn you must teach. Teachers helping teacher. Leadership=Prof growth
Love this! PD for all Ts should be personalized. Why are we expected to do this for Ss but not Ts?
Woops! James just said that!
I’m intersted in PL that isn’t only a passing of information; but a partnership in doing the work of teaching
A4: Differentiated PD led by teachers to elevate teachers and strengthen collaboration.
That is why I have been saying!
compensate summer PD in an environment where teachers have time to collaborate
A4 Every time I go to the district Tablet PC Training I want to scream "I know how to open MS Word, teach me something I can use!
Brilliant. Love this Teacher Leader!
I led one of these at Collins HS last year - we had a large group of new Ts- it was great!
Q5: PLA schools + higher % of new Ts = Rising Opportunity Gaps. What can veteran Ts do to prepare new Ts for this struggle?
Amen! No one can absorb more at that point.
A4: Lots of new/non-tenured Ts signed up for . Cannot wait!!!
I wish we did this, even for tenured teachers!
There is greatness happening within our own buildings, but we don't get to experience it!
A5: Buddy up. Take some1 under your wing and DO NOT LET GO. Keep them afloat. Also, drink coffee together :)
A4: We have 8 sessions teachers can choose for our PLD on Monday. Differentiated PD is key!
Yes-there needs to be a sense of obligation to share & continue in the work after the PL "session" is over https://t.co/kHLueEYZs6
I’m intersted in PL that isn’t only a passing of information; but a partnership in doing the work of teaching
I definitely knew what made me queasy. I would've asked for support for parent/teacher conferences!
I think we should train new Ts how to conduct these
Gotta know what you're trying to achieve...the purpose and why drives the what.
A5: Persistently Low Achieving schools have a preponderance of new teachers working very hard. They need support of veteran Ts
A4: My school offers personalized PD. We're treated as professionals and trusted to follow through. You get what you need.
A5: The question should be what can administrators do!?! It starts from the top and goes to the bottom.
A4 Experiments, practice and play need to be supported too. These things can make up for PD
Q5: offer bottles of water. And offer to watch their room if you're across the hall so they can go to the bathroom.
PLA = Persistently Low Achieving https://t.co/KAUrndRHHO
Q5: PLA schools + higher % of new Ts = Rising Opportunity Gaps. What can veteran Ts do to prepare new Ts for this struggle?
A5: invest in them. New Ts bring new life, new energy that we can all use! New energy + experienced wisdom in cohorts = magic.
Agreed! Role-playing? Observe a veteran T conduct one?
A5 True community and great leadership. Maintain an approachable attitude and nothing beats a comforting / funny story
Good idea! Lots of new Ts would be intimidated to jump in here. We NEED them & they need us.
A4: Make sure the PD is led by accomplished teachers w/skills in coaching & facilitating adults. The facilitators need support.
A5: A lot of times even "seasoned" TS r really overwhelmed & can only do so much TS should build ea other up not tear down
A5: 1. Create behav. plans to remove the stress 2. Model Stu. community building best practice. 3. Give them perm to try & fail.
A5: 1. Create behav. plans to remove the stress 2. Model Stu. community building best practice. 3. Give them perm to try & fail.
yes, intimidated is a good word. I think most parents are uncomfortable too.
A5 build a community of support and seek everything with a solutions-oriented attitude
Q5: We need more vet teachers in those schools. Some schools have over 50% newbies. Admin needs to find a way to retain vets!
Determine a clear purpose, tone, how to invite parents to join with you
A5 Good leadership and shared purpose.
A5: share experience... what worked... what didnt... be ready for some :)
Sorry for not being active. Gonna have to head out to finish packing and get kids to bed! Nite all! See some of you in SD tom!
tone is important, can get touchy. Education is an emotional adventure.
A5 you know your school set them up for success. Behavior plans and ideas for low readers and writers ready to go 1st day!
A5: Collaborate & support those Ts. Share strategies that have worked 4 them & be available & possibly coteach during planning.
Great point. I'm not sure either. Maybe it could it count towards required PD hours for vets if they volunteer?
How great would that be to have more parent involvement in our VLCs? Great point!
completely agree. Create priority school incentive programs.
best and toughest part - parents send us their most precious kids :)
when vets are elevated and celebrated, not overburdened, this takes care of itself!! If only...
Q6:What type of supports could be offered to teacher prep Ss to better equip them in their first years of teaching?
A5: Scaffold their training: focus on 3-4 essentials like management and once they get it move them up the Danielson framework
A6: getting plugged into the right networks. Finding flexible professional learning. Behavior management supports.
This question holds the key for most of my work! https://t.co/zNr8p4Wj4d
Q6:What type of supports could be offered to teacher prep Ss to better equip them in their first years of teaching?
A5: TLs need to advocate to create support systems w/admin not against them. All hands on deck provide embedded ongoing support.
A5: Have an induction ceremony to acclimate them to the school and its procedures
is winding down. Jump in! https://t.co/6eHPakuWCS
Q6:What type of supports could be offered to teacher prep Ss to better equip them in their first years of teaching?
Of course this is emotional-we are talking about kids (ours and theirs).
A6 Teach the tech. Build a PLC / VLC for a teacher before they graduate. Facilitate connections
A6: get new Ts on Twitter to start forming professional learning networks
A5: share, share, share. Just knowing there is someone there to go to, ask anything, and get feedback/support is everything.
A6. Explicitly teach them about and how to track down resources when the going gets tough
A6 Put them in lots of different kinds of classrooms. Let them see the good, bad, ugly, and most importantly, the inspiring!
A6: More time in high poverty schools, co-teaching with strong TLs. Training in helping traumatized children
A5: New Ts need honesty. Let them know we're all in it together, and we all struggle. They think vet Ts have it figured out!
Heavy focus on the foundation of good teaching/learning community, thinking, discourse, routine/ritual https://t.co/T1k6SjBXaa
Q6:What type of supports could be offered to teacher prep Ss to better equip them in their first years of teaching?
A6: Mentors! They need more hands on experience earlier on. Work with special Ed. Teachers https://t.co/HKS3tNpyyw
Q6:What type of supports could be offered to teacher prep Ss to better equip them in their first years of teaching?
A6 more time in the classroom! A SPED mentor, curriculum mentor, management mentor...focused practicums over the undergrad years.
I like this answer....I second this!
A6: More shadowing of vet Ts in a wide array of settings, online collaboration to ask anonymous questions if needed
Which tech should be taught?
A4: Professional growth is more than PLCs and PD- it is finding the supports which truly change your practice for the better
A6 Show them and they can learn and use tech to make some things way easier.
A6 Pay Student Teachers and have collaboration for a full year, not 12 weeks or less. The on the job training would be priceless
Teachers are lifelong learners in every sense of the word! https://t.co/MrJ1RbBhMx
A5: New Ts need honesty. Let them know we're all in it together, and we all struggle. They think vet Ts have it figured out!
A6: WAY more time in actual schools during prep! Seeing the beginning & ending of a year- not just middle! https://t.co/OvNOT0HoYi
Q6:What type of supports could be offered to teacher prep Ss to better equip them in their first years of teaching?
Yes!! It's important that they see many different perspectives and approaches.
Educators must not be afraid to develop on networks around their level of professional growth
A6: ATLAS & accomplished teacher mentors, on faculty, lots of quality field placement, collegial video analysis
A6: I agree with Josh. Better classroom management support. https://t.co/q6zCgzB7wh
A6: getting plugged into the right networks. Finding flexible professional learning. Behavior management supports.
A6 More real world help on supports that exist: counsellors, librarians, coaches, administration, professional organizations
A6: and take them to an !
A6: teach in priority schools where the needs are gr8est Prior. schools need more bodies and teach Ss need to see all needs.
Q6: please keep in mind new teachers (not alt cert) have to spend 200 hrs in classrooms before ST and 70 days in student teaching.
A6: I took a graduate class for 1st year teachers my 1st year teaching, it was a strong support group addressing relevant issues
A6: teach in priority schools where the needs are gr8est Prior. schools need more bodies and teach Ss need to see all needs.
I planned to come to tonight and totally missed it. Where is my mind? Buried in graduate work until the past 15 minutes. Whew.
A6: Give the opportunity for new teachers to observe veteran teachers. They can model so much wisdom.
Full year makes 1 heck of a difference! MSU switched years ago & they are the top teacher ed programs in the US
mentioned twitter would be a start. offers amazing resources to foster connections
A6: And they will extend collaboration after they no longer have the partnership.
Amen and Amen! https://t.co/zaUe8FrnIc
A4: Professional growth is more than PLCs and PD- it is finding the supports which truly change your practice for the better
I've got to bow out early. Bedtime duty. Thks for letting me join! Let me know if you need any GoNoodle help in future! 😊
I think they need exposure to many different styles. No one size fits all for your personality or Ss
Truth! The middle is when you look like you have it figured out. Beginning and end are different beasts!
MORE TIME! Don't wait so long to get into the classrooms either. Start asap. Allow them to see diverse schools.
A6: Give teacher prep Ss more time in an actual classroom gaining knowledge and experience before they take the real plunge
If you have venue we have free session: Understanding, growing and empowering teacher leaders in schools!
Q7: What is one idea from tonight’s chat that you could use to engage a colleague in with a convo?
Love to see a 1 year of collab teaching for newbies. Give them a classroom, a master teacher & year of support beyond st. teaching
Peer observation = amazing professional growth for me. https://t.co/kydVxSYIW7
A6: Give the opportunity for new teachers to observe veteran teachers. They can model so much wisdom.
Wrap up - What is one idea from tonight’s chat that you could use to engage a colleague with in a convo?
and t changes! Based on the students you have, your classroom management must adjust.
Important for new and experienced: learning to learn from every lesson you teach (reflecting w intention) how do you do it?
How do they stack up against TFA? They are the premium teach prep in some eyes. KY is very interested.
Q7: Survey an array of teachers to see what they think is the best way to support new teachers
Let's commit to a next step. What's yours? https://t.co/WTRh4Y100t
Wrap up - What is one idea from tonight’s chat that you could use to engage a colleague with in a convo?
I'm now thinking about a graduate class for 1st yr teachers. I want to TEACH that class...hmmm... https://t.co/CLa1nLPyyU
Q7: What is one idea from tonight’s chat that you could use to engage a colleague in with a convo?
I'm definitely interested in the New Teacher Roundtables!
A7 So many great ideas.Biggest: I am officially sold on twitter. Love the induction ceremony and roundtable discussions.
A& flipped PL with choice
Hey PLS share your creative & innovative learning experiences in short video format w/ info: https://t.co/KiEUf01H4V
Keeping the dialogue flowing & positive. Look for solutions without griping. Collab = success.
Co-adjunct professors for that?!?
A7: I'm going to ask all Ts to checkout
A7: ask new Ts what supports they would like. Often times they are too afraid to ask for help since they want to keep job.
