#educoach Archive

The #educoach hashtag is used by instructional coaches around the world. We chat each Wednesday at 8pm CST on Twitter and use the hashtag throughout the week to share resources, ask questions and collaborate with instructional coaches.

Wednesday August 1, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Good evening #educoach Let’s start by introducing ourselves and sharing a success story from the week!
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    I'm Kenny, a HS literacy coach in Asheville, NC. My success this week has been getting my session planned for the @Newsela Florida summer session next week! #educoach
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hi I’m Lauren, Instructional Coach in Long Beach. My win is that I’ve been keeping a coaching journal and it’s led to so many out of the box solutions #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Wow! That's great. Is it just a freewriting journal, or do you have a structure? #educoach
    In reply to @LaurenCoaching
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Helloooooooo #educoach!! Pete here, logging in from Alabama. My win this week was leading a workshop for administrators on coaching their teachers...TODAY!
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    If you are new to #educoach we use a Q1 A1 format. Please make sure to include the hashtag in your tweets.
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hi Lauren, welcome aboard! Journals can be a nice way to make your learning real. #educoach
    • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
      Hi I’m Lauren, Instructional Coach in Long Beach. My win is that I’ve been keeping a coaching journal and it’s led to so many out of the box solutions #educoach
  • klgast Aug 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hello! I'm Kristi, Instructional Coach in Britt, IA. My win is using @Angela_Watson 40 hour teacher work week ideas to plan out my last weeks before school starts. Refreshed and ready! #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Check out https://t.co/2XFdNmM3RR to participate in chat and obtain transcripts. #educoach
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    It’s free writing right now. The only thing I do is put the names in a different color so when I look back it’s easy to reference #educoach
    In reply to @kennycmckee
  • stacy_bigham Aug 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Stacy Bigham, Literacy Coach in Wake Co, NC #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi Kristi! Go get 'em this year! #educoach
    • klgast Aug 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
      Hello! I'm Kristi, Instructional Coach in Britt, IA. My win is using @Angela_Watson 40 hour teacher work week ideas to plan out my last weeks before school starts. Refreshed and ready! #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Nice. I've seen that on her website. Looks useful! #educoach
    In reply to @klgast, @Angela_Watson
  • klgast Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Lauren when did/does school start for you? #educoach
    In reply to @LaurenCoaching
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Welcome, Stacy! Glad you can join us! #educoach
    In reply to @stacy_bigham
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Definitely! I’m excited to look back in a few months and REFLECT 😁 #educoach
    In reply to @educationhall
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Welcome, Stacy! #educoach
  • klgast Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    That is a great idea that I am going to borrow! #educoach
    In reply to @LaurenCoaching, @kennycmckee
  • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    #educoach Hey everyone, Literacy coach from Biloxi. Excited to continue to grow and learn with my team:)]
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Why wait? ;) #educoach
    • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
      Definitely! I’m excited to look back in a few months and REFLECT 😁 #educoach
      In reply to @educationhall
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    I’m at a year round school so we’ve been back for a month now #educoach
    In reply to @klgast
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Tre! #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A Big shout-out to @educationhall, co-author of Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice, for joining us tonight! #educoach
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    True!! #educoach
    In reply to @educationhall
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Let’s get started with tonight’s topic: Chapter 7 & 8 of Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice by @educationhall & @AlisaSimeral #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Tre! Glad to see you again! #educoach
    • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
      #educoach Hey everyone, Literacy coach from Biloxi. Excited to continue to grow and learn with my team:)]
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    That sounds super interesting. What were some key takeaways? I’m curious #educoach
    In reply to @educationhall
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Thank you sir! Glad to be here. Let's reflect. #educoach
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Omg love @Angela_Watson and her podcast and basically everything she does! I just referenced her today with a teacher when we were talking about classroom jobs #educoach
    In reply to @klgast, @Angela_Watson, @Angela_Watson
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Big light bulb moment: coaching ain't just telling people what to do. And we've got to honor our teachers as professionals. #educoach
    In reply to @LaurenCoaching
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Q1 Once we’ve communicated and clarified the goal that our school have a culture of reflective practice, how can we celebrate progress toward that goal? #educoach
  • klgast Aug 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    The summer planning was essential to staying sane and managing my to-do list. I feel like I have accomplished so much this summer. #educoach
    In reply to @LaurenCoaching, @Angela_Watson
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    I'm late but excited to join #educoach tonight! It's been too long! Sonya, AP from Texas
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    So important. I’m on a mission to inspire my admin colleagues to read this book too #educoach
    In reply to @educationhall
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Hi Sonya! Glad to have you! #educoach
    In reply to @123MsSmith456
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: An essential prerequisite for this is to define what it looks like and sounds like to establish this environment. Then we can acknowledge steps we're taking that get us closer to that goal. #educoach
    • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q1 Once we’ve communicated and clarified the goal that our school have a culture of reflective practice, how can we celebrate progress toward that goal? #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    BLTN my friend! #educoach
  • AlisaSimeral Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Hey everyone! So happy to be joining tonight from Reno, NV. #educoach
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 Celebrating reflective practice requires that missteps are not just allowed, but respected. #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    My favorite! #educoach Welcome!
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: I think about celebrating progress publicly and privately. I know I definitely find it meaningful when both of those occur -- that motivates me. #educoach
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Agreed! #educoach
    In reply to @educationhall
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Thanks! So glad to be here! #educoach
    In reply to @kennycmckee
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Yes! And highlighted. And that we process the missteps together in a very public, very problem-solving oriented way! Nice. #educoach
    • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      A1 Celebrating reflective practice requires that missteps are not just allowed, but respected. #educoach
  • stacy_bigham Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: Describe what the goal will look like when you’ve made incremental, even small steps. Draw a visual representations fit and keep it on your desk. Crazy right?#educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Yay! Another big welcome to @AlisaSimeral, co-author of Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice. #educoach
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: We must create opportunities to celebrate missteps and corrections and provide opportunities for reflecting and sharing our practice. #educoach
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: my big takeaway was that celebrations need to be timely (which is super hard to do unless you stay focused and organized) and connected to the goal of creating a culture of reflective practice #educoach
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Public and private celebrations are so important! They accomplish different purposes. #educoach
    • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      A1: I think about celebrating progress publicly and privately. I know I definitely find it meaningful when both of those occur -- that motivates me. #educoach
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    #educoach I am joining a bit late tonight from Southwest Iowa.
  • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 Creating a safe space where educators can tell their story. Modeling what it looks like, and celebrating when teachers have those life changing realizations. Celebrating more than scores. #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Reminder for all of us #educoach peeps: Celebrations needn't be big or formal. A simple acknowledgement, a nod, a high-five, a compliment (even third-party) can go a long ways...if we're recognizing and celebrating what's important to us!
    • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      A1: my big takeaway was that celebrations need to be timely (which is super hard to do unless you stay focused and organized) and connected to the goal of creating a culture of reflective practice #educoach
  • AlisaSimeral Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Let’s celebrate learning! Let’s celebrate “aha” moments that refine and strengthen our practices. #btcfs #educoach
    • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q1 Once we’ve communicated and clarified the goal that our school have a culture of reflective practice, how can we celebrate progress toward that goal? #educoach
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Glad you did! #educoach
    In reply to @IAteacherNan
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Yes! And I agree with this so much. I struggle sometimes again with this, being in multiple schools. I work hard to maintain dialogue digitally, but the F2F time is so limited. #educoach
    • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      A1: my big takeaway was that celebrations need to be timely (which is super hard to do unless you stay focused and organized) and connected to the goal of creating a culture of reflective practice #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Amen. Did you see @twoguysde tweet this week? "I don't care if my pilot was a good test-taker." #educoach
    • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      A1 Creating a safe space where educators can tell their story. Modeling what it looks like, and celebrating when teachers have those life changing realizations. Celebrating more than scores. #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Hi Nancy! Glad to see you! #educoach
    In reply to @IAteacherNan
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    And while we're doing this with staff, we can also be doing it with students. #educoach
    • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      Reminder for all of us #educoach peeps: Celebrations needn't be big or formal. A simple acknowledgement, a nod, a high-five, a compliment (even third-party) can go a long ways...if we're recognizing and celebrating what's important to us!
      • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
        A1: my big takeaway was that celebrations need to be timely (which is super hard to do unless you stay focused and organized) and connected to the goal of creating a culture of reflective practice #educoach
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    So important to remember. Celebrations can and should be informal often. I get stuck in formality sometimes #educoach
    • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      Reminder for all of us #educoach peeps: Celebrations needn't be big or formal. A simple acknowledgement, a nod, a high-five, a compliment (even third-party) can go a long ways...if we're recognizing and celebrating what's important to us!
      • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
        A1: my big takeaway was that celebrations need to be timely (which is super hard to do unless you stay focused and organized) and connected to the goal of creating a culture of reflective practice #educoach
  • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Tonight I reflected on a new team, and I decided to focus on the "baby steps" Helping them to be the leaders in their learning..not me:) #educoach
    In reply to @stacy_bigham
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  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Q2 Celebrations need to be calibrated to goals. What might be a goal for reflective practice with an individual teacher? What might be a celebration for reaching that goal? #educoach
  • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    No I missed that!! Will have to check it out:)#educoach
    In reply to @educationhall, @twoguysde
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Yes! And some people have strong preferences one way or the other #educoach
    • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      Public and private celebrations are so important! They accomplish different purposes. #educoach
      • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
        A1: I think about celebrating progress publicly and privately. I know I definitely find it meaningful when both of those occur -- that motivates me. #educoach
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A1: One of our celebrations involves monthly "rockstar" awards (usually painted rocks) given from a staff member to another staff member. Sometimes those celebrations of one another are personal or professional successes. #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Related question: Do we ever stop and ask our peeps HOW they'd like to be recognized and celebrated? It's a critical part of honoring the individual and differentiating our support, yes? #educoach
    • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Tonight I reflected on a new team, and I decided to focus on the "baby steps" Helping them to be the leaders in their learning..not me:) #educoach
      In reply to @stacy_bigham
  • AlisaSimeral Aug 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Isn’t it so easy to take over others learning for them? #btcfs #educoach
    • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Tonight I reflected on a new team, and I decided to focus on the "baby steps" Helping them to be the leaders in their learning..not me:) #educoach
      In reply to @stacy_bigham
  • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Yes, that is something I definitely need to find balance. #educoach
    In reply to @AlisaSimeral
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Super important reflection! It's all about asking the right questions and not supplying the answers. #educoach
    In reply to @livin4thesummer, @stacy_bigham
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2 Using our Continuum of Self-Reflection can help us identify teachers' current reflective habits and the "next step," or capacity-building goal, for their reflective growth. This gives us a target as coaches. #educoach
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: I have a teacher that is in the Action phase. I’m thinking a good goal for her would be to practice accurately assessing the impact of her lessons on student learning #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Now that you know, Tre...go do. #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    I'm an advocate for differentiated coaching, and I really appreciate these moves from the book. #educoach
    • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
      A2 Using our Continuum of Self-Reflection can help us identify teachers' current reflective habits and the "next step," or capacity-building goal, for their reflective growth. This gives us a target as coaches. #educoach
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    YES! Too often people who are introverted do not address the needs of extroverted people and vice versa. We should look out for each other and make our efforts more effective too. #educoach
    In reply to @LaurenCoaching
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Thank you - @AlisaSimeral and I worked hard to connect teachers' NEEDS with our coaching STRATEGIES. When they match, it's magical. #educoach
    • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      I'm an advocate for differentiated coaching, and I really appreciate these moves from the book. #educoach
      • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
        A2 Using our Continuum of Self-Reflection can help us identify teachers' current reflective habits and the "next step," or capacity-building goal, for their reflective growth. This gives us a target as coaches. #educoach
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Yes! I recently sent out a survey that asked how each staff member prefers to be recognized: public vs private, peer-to-peer vs top-down, team vs indiv, formal vs informal. The results have been surprising! #educoach
    • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      YES! Too often people who are introverted do not address the needs of extroverted people and vice versa. We should look out for each other and make our efforts more effective too. #educoach
      In reply to @LaurenCoaching
  • AlisaSimeral Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: Deepening and building awareness about a struggling student- and celebrating when you discover an engagement strategy that is successful- Also celebrating when you recognized how to “see” that student in a new light! #educoach
    • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q2 Celebrations need to be calibrated to goals. What might be a goal for reflective practice with an individual teacher? What might be a celebration for reaching that goal? #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2a: When I teach in a classroom, I ask the students for feedback on the lesson and reflect with the teacher. I feel like after that experience that the teacher trying a similar strategy might be a worthy goal. #educoach
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: Coaching supports sometimes roll into SLO/PPG/ObserveME teacher goals. #educoach
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    What were some of your key takeaways? #educoach
    In reply to @LaurenCoaching
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    The grand intricacies of human interactions. Love it - good for you! Now what are you going to do with that information, and how often will you refer to the data you collected? #educoach
    • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      Yes! I recently sent out a survey that asked how each staff member prefers to be recognized: public vs private, peer-to-peer vs top-down, team vs indiv, formal vs informal. The results have been surprising! #educoach
      • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
        YES! Too often people who are introverted do not address the needs of extroverted people and vice versa. We should look out for each other and make our efforts more effective too. #educoach
        In reply to @LaurenCoaching
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2b: Reviewing the student feedback and pumping up the positives of a lesson would be a great celebratory moment for the coach and teacher to share together. #educoach
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Q2 Reflective Practice Goal: Spend 10 minutes at the end of each day jotting down a list of things that worked and did not work in the area of ____. Make a plan for tomorrow. #educoach
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    As a classroom teacher. I thought the best feedback came from students. #educoach
    • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      A2a: When I teach in a classroom, I ask the students for feedback on the lesson and reflect with the teacher. I feel like after that experience that the teacher trying a similar strategy might be a worthy goal. #educoach
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    That you can’t assume anything! People that I thought would prefer public, liked private and vice versa #educoach
    In reply to @andreakornowski
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Look at that @AlisaSimeral bringing it right back to student learning - which is at the heart of everything we do. #StayFocused #educoach
    • AlisaSimeral Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      A2: Deepening and building awareness about a struggling student- and celebrating when you discover an engagement strategy that is successful- Also celebrating when you recognized how to “see” that student in a new light! #educoach
      • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
        Q2 Celebrations need to be calibrated to goals. What might be a goal for reflective practice with an individual teacher? What might be a celebration for reaching that goal? #educoach
  • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Love these! #educoach
    In reply to @AlisaSimeral
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2 Reflective Practice Goal: Spend 10 minutes at the end of each day jotting down a list of things that worked and did not work in the area of ____. Make a plan for tomorrow. #educoach
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    That is the question! The chapter on celebrations really gave me a lot to think about #educoach
    In reply to @educationhall
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Q3 Promptness of celebration and calibration can impact how often teachers focus on reflection. How can coaches support prompt feedback on reflection? #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Especially helpful endeavor when the reflections are related to the teacher's goal. #StayFocused #educoach
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A2 Celebration: Reflection time with coach...Opportunity to share learning...verbal acknowledgement #educoach
  • wadestanford Aug 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Love it ! #educoach
    In reply to @123MsSmith456
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    I'd love to know more about how you will use results, especially team vs. individual. #educoach
    In reply to @LaurenCoaching
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: I’m curious to learn more about the different roles of admin vs coaches ( in the Continuum). I feel like it’s important that everyone is focused on celebrating and calibrating often #educoach
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: Celebrations should be worked into the reflection part of the coaching cycle. Have Ts reflect on their own and prepare to share what they're proud of when you meet. Be sure that the T is doing the majority of the talking. #educoach
  • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A2 Really hoping to video and share a few of our "veteran" teachers as they tell their stories and reflect on how they have grown to our new teachers to get them started, and help the to understand we are all growing:) #educoach
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Thanks, Wade. I still love #educoach when I can do it. Thanks for encouraging me to try Twitter Chats! #educoach
    In reply to @wadestanford
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3 Reflection, feedback, coaching, celebrations...the more we make this a CONTINUOUS, ONGOING process, the easier it is to make sure it's all promptly addressed. Steer away from each of those as individual events and more towards the way you do business. #educoach
    • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
      Q3 Promptness of celebration and calibration can impact how often teachers focus on reflection. How can coaches support prompt feedback on reflection? #educoach
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    It might be cool to have students do the same. #educoach.
    In reply to @livin4thesummer
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Great idea, Tre! #educoach
    In reply to @livin4thesummer
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    That would be awesome modeling. I'd love to watch those videos the next time you invite me to Biloxi. #educoach
    • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      A2 Really hoping to video and share a few of our "veteran" teachers as they tell their stories and reflect on how they have grown to our new teachers to get them started, and help the to understand we are all growing:) #educoach
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    I am still trying to figure it out! I have definitely used the data for individual teachers, especially if I’m of recognizing them publicly. I want to make sure it wouldn’t have negative effects #educoach
    In reply to @IAteacherNan
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Andrea *drops mic #educoach
    • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      A3: Celebrations should be worked into the reflection part of the coaching cycle. Have Ts reflect on their own and prepare to share what they're proud of when you meet. Be sure that the T is doing the majority of the talking. #educoach
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Love this idea!! #educoach
    • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      A2 Really hoping to video and share a few of our "veteran" teachers as they tell their stories and reflect on how they have grown to our new teachers to get them started, and help the to understand we are all growing:) #educoach
  • AlisaSimeral Aug 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    #educoach A3: I was recently in Massachusetts and an instructional leader shared a reflective journal she uses with her staff! Loved it!
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3 Effective coaching requires the right balance of scheduling and availability. We schedule times to reflect. We look for opportunities to celebrate. It's a part of daily work. #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: Everything really begins with questioning. I feel like most questions can be opportunities for reflection. And, as a coach, asking a question is NEVER the wrong move. #educoach
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    How was this reflection process structured? #educoach
    In reply to @AlisaSimeral
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Vulnerability. Modeling. Transparency. Awesome! Clearly it's about professional learning, not about doing it right or wrong. #educoach
    • AlisaSimeral Aug 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
      #educoach A3: I was recently in Massachusetts and an instructional leader shared a reflective journal she uses with her staff! Loved it!
  • LaurenCoaching Aug 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Next level! #educoach
    • AlisaSimeral Aug 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
      #educoach A3: I was recently in Massachusetts and an instructional leader shared a reflective journal she uses with her staff! Loved it!
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Q4 Now -- time to reflect! Please describe a successful experience you have had with goal setting. #educoach
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Now the wheels are turning...why don't we use the model (self-directed learning cycle) and language that we do with our students, with our teachers? #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Thank you, Michelle. "Always" is a wee bit of an exaggeration, but I sure try to bring my A-game wherever I go! My folks taught me, "Leave the world and its travelers a little better than you found them." #educoach #strive
    • mgnorwood1 Aug 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      Enjoyed having you with us today! You’re always inspiring and motivating!
      In reply to @educationhall
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Andrea *runs out of microphones #educoach
    • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
      Now the wheels are turning...why don't we use the model (self-directed learning cycle) and language that we do with our students, with our teachers? #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4: Every successful goal-setting conversation included, at some point, the question, "So, what is it you'd REALLY like to get better at? What do you want to improve?" The teacher has to OWN it. #educoach
  • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A3 I realized how important is to those teachers new to a grade, subject or teaching for me to be an unconditional support. #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A4: I worked with a teacher (and friend) to more closely align her learning targets with the state standards. She noticed her students' performance lagging, and wanted to clarify her goals for lessons. #educoach
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A4 Successful goal setting requires working on one (maybe two) at a time and filtering out all the other things for now. When the goal is specific AND something the T/S/person is ready for, it gets accomplished. #educoach
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A4: It's great when you collaboratively find a goal that the teacher is passionate about. #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A4 One of my proudest moments as principal was working with a teacher who was worried that not all his students understood the big ideas of a lesson. So he set a goal to use "100% hands" to confirm their understanding! #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    I agree. Too many goals lead to confusion or frustration -- and little progress! #educoach
    • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
      A4 Successful goal setting requires working on one (maybe two) at a time and filtering out all the other things for now. When the goal is specific AND something the T/S/person is ready for, it gets accomplished. #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Q5 What makes goal setting successful? #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Um, I like your hashtag. See you in two weeks! @CyFairISD #educoach
    • Mrs_Romo Aug 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
      👇🏼THIS shaped me and my work as an Instructional Coach! Hoping we only continue growing as an appraiser in an AP role. #PeteisAwesome
  • nigeljhorton Aug 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Powerful! RT @livin4thesummer: @stacy_bigham Tonight I reflected on a new team, and I decided to focus on the "baby steps" Helping them to be the leaders in their learning..not me:) #educoach
  • JumalAhmad Aug 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    this is one of the verses in the Koran that supports the continuum of reflective practice process #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Q5: Clarity of the goal and how we can measure success are so important. #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A5 When we can blend the TECHNICAL element of teaching with the REFLECTIVE component, the goal can be meaningful and truly impactful! #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A5: Clarity of the goal and how we can measure success are so important. #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Jumal, I love it when you bring us cross-cultural connections! Thank you for implementing this practice in your work! #OneTribe #educoach
    • JumalAhmad Aug 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      this is one of the verses in the Koran that supports the continuum of reflective practice process #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Haha! Yes, that's where we are headed next! #educoach
    In reply to @educationhall
  • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A5 Goal setting is successful, if the person has ownership in the goal. Starting with small goals so that you experience success #educoach
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A5 I like to break goals down into mini steps. First ____. Then ____. and so forth. It provides natural times to celebrate, forms a plan, and makes it seem less overwhelming. #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Q6 SMART goals can become SMART-R -- if we add reflection as a component. How can we maintain the reflective component of goal-setting throughout the year? #educoach
  • klgast Aug 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Ah...just like you would do with standards and learning targets for students! WOW! #educoach
    In reply to @123MsSmith456
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A5: Starts out as a smart goal, makes it all the way through reflect and a new goal is set. #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    I see these as very similar thought processes. #educoach
    • klgast Aug 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      Ah...just like you would do with standards and learning targets for students! WOW! #educoach
      In reply to @123MsSmith456
  • 123MsSmith456 Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Exactly! Most things we do with students can be adapted for adults. #educoach
    In reply to @klgast
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6 (Sorry for jumping the gun) Weave reflective dialogue into every interaction. And clarify in advance that you'll be asking a lot of questions designed to help your teachers grow as reflective practitioners. De-mystify our coaching approaches. #educoach
    • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      Q6 SMART goals can become SMART-R -- if we add reflection as a component. How can we maintain the reflective component of goal-setting throughout the year? #educoach
  • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    What a great way to think of goal setting!Will definitely use this more often:) #educoach
    In reply to @123MsSmith456
  • JumalAhmad Aug 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Thank you and I need a lot of direction for applying continuum of Self Reflection in madrasa concept or pesantren which is very different culture with other education. #educoach
    In reply to @educationhall
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    This might also be cool to do with students. #educoach
    In reply to @AlisaSimeral
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6: We must be intentional about building in time for it, both with staff and with students. #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6 SMART-R eats SMART for breakfast. #educoach (You're going to talk with your teachers about teaching anyway, so you may as well address their reflective habits, right?)
    • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      Q6 SMART goals can become SMART-R -- if we add reflection as a component. How can we maintain the reflective component of goal-setting throughout the year? #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6: I have set up reflection times on my calendar (usually about four times a year) for big goals. I would like to make that more frequent and targeted this year. #educoach
  • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6 Frequent check-ins.. Looking for opportunities to celebrate, and asking the questions that encourage reflection. Noticing the changes,and leading reflection. #educoach
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    This could be a process that is worked into PLCs with accountability partners. #educoach
    In reply to @kennycmckee
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Have you tried putting repeated alerts on your phone and/or calendar? #educoach
    • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      A6: I have set up reflection times on my calendar (usually about four times a year) for big goals. I would like to make that more frequent and targeted this year. #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    I usually use the Google Calendar alerts. But I watch my calendar like a hawk. It's the only way I get the big projects done with all the individual coaching too! #educoach
    In reply to @educationhall
  • AlisaSimeral Aug 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    My apologies for disappearing! Chicken came off the grill... Let’s spend more time talking about our thinking with one another. Let’s Be intentional with our conversations. #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Chicken, huh? I'm almost done eating my fig bars. #educoach
    • AlisaSimeral Aug 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
      My apologies for disappearing! Chicken came off the grill... Let’s spend more time talking about our thinking with one another. Let’s Be intentional with our conversations. #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Q7 What is something you will take away from tonight’s chat and try in your own situation? #educoach
  • AlisaSimeral Aug 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    And I’m thinking that my experimental -add of vinegar to my marinade made a tremendous difference tonight! #educoach
    In reply to @educationhall
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A7 I'm going to take away a heavy dose of optimism that there are amazing coaches in the trenches out there, working hard to support our teachers' varied and complex needs! Go get 'em #educoach peeps!!
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Oh. I'm so sorry. #GrillFails #educoach
    • AlisaSimeral Aug 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT
      And I’m thinking that my experimental -add of vinegar to my marinade made a tremendous difference tonight! #educoach
      In reply to @educationhall
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A7: I'm thinking more about public celebrations and asking my colleagues what types of celebration will motivate them. #educoach
  • klgast Aug 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A7 - As a new IC, I am eager to reflect on the discussion to see how I can make these ideas work in my district. Thanks for the discussion! #educoach
  • livin4thesummer Aug 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A6 Asking teachers "So what is it you'd really like to get better at?" and creating a plan of small first steps to celebrate success! #educoach
  • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A7: I've just started documenting and planning based on tonight's chat. Looking for ways to parallel the work we are doing with our students with our teachers so that it's not "something new." #educoach
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Love that, Andrea! There are so many parallels between what we ask our teachers to do with students and how we ought to support our teachers. Amazing and #CommonSense really. #educoach
    • andreakornowski Aug 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      A7: I've just started documenting and planning based on tonight's chat. Looking for ways to parallel the work we are doing with our students with our teachers so that it's not "something new." #educoach
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Reminder: You can access transcripts of tonight’s #educoach chat at https://t.co/2XFdNmM3RR
  • educationhall Aug 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    And a big THANK YOU to Kenneth (@kennycmckee ) for hosting this evening. I'm out of fig bars. G'night #educoach Thanks for the inspiration!!
  • kennycmckee - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Thank you for the awesome chat tonight! Next week we will be discussing chapters 9, 10, & 11 of Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice. See you next week! #educoach