#ECEchat Archive

We chat every Tuesday night at 8:30-9:30 pm CST. All are welcome, especially EarlyEd teachers, leaders & experts. Co-founded & moderated by @techwnancy @JessicaCabeen & @VealHeidi
Tuesday September 26, 2017
9:30 PM EDT
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Welcome to #ECEchat friends! Please share your name, where you're from and what you do.
  • participatechat Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #ECEchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/6XPgtFZs78
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Hi #ECEchat Friends. I'm Kelley from KS/MomsAsPrincipals co-founder/blogger/Code.org trainer & Principal at Graber Elem.Honored to be here!
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Greetings #ECEchat tribe! Jessica-Principal at #WoodsonK. I love leading and learning at the happiest place in SE Minnesota!
  • techwnancy - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Good evening #ECEchat PLN! Nancy - Principal of Celina Primary School in N. TX. I am passionate about #STEAMinECE & #EarlyEd
  • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Hi all! Kendra from McKinney teaching Head Start Pre-K #ecechat
  • weberkinder Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Taylor Weber. Kindergarten teacher. Mesquite,Tx #ECEchat
  • katyphinney Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Hey #ECEchat family! Katy checking in, #RISDprek Program Specialist in N. Texas. I love advocating for the littles & collaborating for ALL!
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Hi #ECEchat friends! Heidi here, #EarlyEd District Program Administrator in North Texas. I’m ready to chat!
  • Kmegan_gapinski Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Megan Gapinski K teacher in IA #ECEChat
  • BlossJulie Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Happy Tuesday! Principal Julie Bloss joining in from rural Oklahoma 😊 #ECEchat
  • vickyfarias7716 Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Hello! Vicky from Richardson Tx - Prek T #ecechat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Hello!! I'm a former PreK teacher! Glad you are here! #ECEchat
    In reply to @KLCseedtotree
  • kimperclefarias Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Kim, 2nd grade in Richardson TX #ECEchat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    #ECEchat is in a Q/A format with Q1, Q2, etc. Mark responses w/ A1, A2, A3,...etc
  • katyphinney Sep 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Tonight's #ECEchat is about Getting it Right From the Start: Team Collaboration.
  • EScottEngland Sep 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Scott, principal/pre-k coordinator in Southern Illinois. #ECEchat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    so excited for our guest moderator, friend and #edurockstar to join us tonight on #ECEChat
    • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      Hi #ECEchat Friends. I'm Kelley from KS/MomsAsPrincipals co-founder/blogger/Code.org trainer & Principal at Graber Elem.Honored to be here!
  • RSwd53 Sep 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Good Evening 😀 I'm Robin Sherwood. I'm a kindergarten teacher at Celina Primary School. #ECEChat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Hello, Taylor! Kindergarten is my jam! Just as @JessicaCabeen #ECEchat #formerkinderteacher
    In reply to @weberkinder, @JessicaCabeen
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Hi #ECEchat! I'm in Austin, TX and teach both Spanish and English Pre-K! I spent 6 years in 1st grade and this is my first yr in PK :)
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Welcome to our #ECEchat! So glad you are here!
    In reply to @Kmegan_gapinski
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Anna, Nature Preschool Teacher in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Excited to talk team collaboration tonight! #ECEChat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Remember to include the hashtag #ECEchat so everyone can follow along.
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    hey three #principalsinaction on #ECEChat tonight!
    In reply to @BlossJulie
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Ahhhh, Thank you! So glad to be with my people....early childhood is my favorite! #ECEchat
    In reply to @JessicaCabeen
  • kfidelack Sep 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Hi #ecechat. Kara from Saskatchewan, Canada. I teach Pre-K in the a.m. and prep relief in older grades in p.m.
  • jennifer_salay Sep 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    #ECEChat hi guys Jen from McKinney isd. Head Start prek teacher
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Q1 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Hey Miss Julie!! #ECEchat
    In reply to @BlossJulie
  • justincholbrook Sep 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Hey #ECEChat friends! Justin, 4th grade teacher from @BaltCitySchools here ready to learn!
  • PrekCummings Sep 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Excited about my first #ECEChat. Michaelle here, Pre-k Inclusion teacher from Richardson ISD.
  • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Hey Girl! #ecechat
    In reply to @jennifer_salay
  • goetz_emily Sep 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Emily from KS. Director and Home-visitor for Parents as Teachers. #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    It will be our first together! Welcome! #Ecechat
    In reply to @PrekCummings
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Q1: Why is it important to collaborate with a team? #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Hey Emily! Where is Kansas? #Ecechat
    In reply to @goetz_emily
  • audra_damron Sep 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Audra Damron Preschool teacher Phoenix AZ #ecechat
  • cassie_leathers Sep 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Hello #ECEchat! Cassie — K teacher at Woodson in Austin, MN
  • techwnancy - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1: When you work with a team you can leverage one another's strengths. We are better together. #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1: Teams offer opportunities to come up w/ideas you wouldn't come up w/alone. It allows push back/asks good questions/support #ECEchat
  • CrystalPepperK Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! I am Crystal Pepper. I am a kindergarten teacher in Austin, MN at Woodson Kindergarten Center. #ecechat
  • SlaterPBISMN Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Curt Slater proud Principal of the @Wyomingwildcats in MN. #ECEchat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1. Because Tching is not done in isolation. Can't do it all on your own! Everyone has strengths to contribute. Together = better! #ECEChat
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    My team is definitely experienced, and I am less-so in my current grade level. So for me, LISTENING to new ideas is important! #ECEchat
  • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1 Share ideas, push each other out of our comfort zones, lead/learn together…no man is an island! #ecechat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    So glad to have you tonight on #ECEChat my dear friend!
  • BlossJulie Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1- No one can do it all and no one knows it all! It takes a TEAM to have success! ⭐️#ECEchat
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1 My team is definitely experienced, and I am less-so in my current grade level. So for me, LISTENING to new ideas is important! #ECEchat
  • tsschmidty Sep 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: Why reinvent the wheel when you can be surrounded by awesome? #ECEchat
  • PrekCummings Sep 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    LOL! Joining #ECEChat has been on my list!
    In reply to @katyphinney
  • weberkinder Sep 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: We feed our ideas off of eachother. It makes us better teachers and life learners. #ECEchat
  • SlaterPBISMN Sep 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1 because we are better together! You don't go into education because you like to work alone. Team it up and build TRUST! #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Has your boss mentioned I tried to steal her job this summer? ;) #ECEchat
    In reply to @CrystalPepperK
  • PrincipalCMill Sep 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    #ECEchat Chad, elem Prin from Ohio.
  • audra_damron Sep 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: Collaboration provides diff perspectives. More brains working towards the common goal of helping Ss achieve greatness=the best! #ECEchat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1. We can always get better together. #ECEChat
  • kfidelack Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: SO many reasons! Get new ideas or advice. Multiple perspectives. Support each other and share successes. #ecechat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Welcome to the chat! Thanks for joining us! #ECEchat
    In reply to @SlaterPBISMN, @Wyomingwildcats
  • justincholbrook Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: We must challenge the process in order to be the best we can be for kids. Collaboration drives challenge. #ECEChat
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1b I need a little adult-time away from 4-year-olds sometimes!!! 😂😂😂 #ECEchat
  • WCUSD15Supt Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1 team collaboration allows for all input to be heard #ECEchat
  • sheehyrw Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1. We need to learn from each other and take each other's ideas and try to make them better. No reason to start over. #ECEchat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    And this is why @tsschmidty is amazing! Thanks for jumping in on #ECEChat tonight!
  • EScottEngland Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: It is a lot like a burning ember...it will only burn hot and bright for so long before it goes out. A team keeps it going. #ECEchat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1 Collaborating w others encourages reflection, identifies areas to improve, share my strengths & benefit from strengths of others #ECEChat
  • katyphinney Sep 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1. When you collaborate you are thinking smarter not harder, and kids deserve the best, so let's work together! #kidsdeserveit #ecechat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    RT Q1: Why is it important to collaborate with a team? #ECEchat
  • sheehyrw Sep 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Ryan, principal of @HighlandsMDUSD jumping in late. #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Yes! My team is amazing! My resource and Autism teachers bring it every day. We are so much better because of them #ECEchat
    In reply to @tsschmidty
  • sheehyrw Sep 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Got to always keep the flame. #ecechat
    In reply to @EScottEngland
  • PrincipalCMill Sep 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: #ECEchat Have to work together...model for our kids and grow together.
  • Kmegan_gapinski Sep 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1 This is my fave- applicable to Ts & Ss; I ❤️collabo w/other edus; learn so much from diff perspectives #ECEchat
  • vickyfarias7716 Sep 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1 Collaboration creates purposeful relationships where we are able to share goals/objectives for Ss & T success- builds PLN's #ecechat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1 I taught 1yr as only PreK tchr in building While I collaborated w/ other grade levels, important to have people in same gr level #ECEChat
  • CrystalPepperK Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1: It helps to improve student learning, and helps teachers to share ideas, support, and explore together! #ecechat
  • missryan9 Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1 : It is important to collaborate so everyone is on the same page, share ideas and experiences, find support #ECEchat #EDTech562
    In reply to @ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1 cont: One person could never come up with the ideas a team comes up with...never #ecechat
  • goetz_emily Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1: We are better together. Not only for ideas, tons of confidence and excitement from a shared experience. #Ecechat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Amen!! #ECEchat
    In reply to @PrincipalCMill
  • EduGladiators Sep 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    ✏️ #EduGladiators SATURDAY w/@ElisaBostwick & read her {NEW} post📚https://t.co/UcwoCbBwE3 #ecechat #PersonalizedPD #txlchat #TWOTCW #PIACHAT
  • justincholbrook Sep 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A1: Love @chrisemdin quote: "The type of teacher you will become is directly related to the types of teachers you associate with." #ECEChat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    I love this! Team members keep you accountable, remind you of your "why" & get you through challenges. #ECEChat
    In reply to @EScottEngland
  • kimperclefarias Sep 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A1. Collaboration gives us new ideas and we can share our own, both make us better #ECEchat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Q2 Coming up in 1 minute #ecechat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A1. Also for Ss, alignment from year to year is key. So collaboration across teams is also crucial & best for kids! #ECEChat
  • PrekCummings Sep 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A1 collaboration helps us be better and pushes us out of our comfort zone #ECEChat
  • goetz_emily Sep 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A1: For the same reason we're all choosing to be here tonight. Motivation. Relationships. #Ecechat
  • PrincipalCMill Sep 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    #ECEchat A1: We also need to professionally disagree and challenge one another. #fivedysfunctionsofateam is everyone always agrees.
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Q2: What topics are discussed during collaboration? #ECEchat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A1. And with assistant staff in PreK, it only works if all viewed as equals by Ss - so collaboration is essential to benefit Ss. #ECEChat
  • cassie_leathers Sep 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A1: allows Ts time to reflect, share ideas, and support one another so that everyone can be successful #ECEchat
  • sheehyrw Sep 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Absolutely. We are a stronger team if we are not like minded. We need to challenge each other. #ecechat
    In reply to @PrincipalCMill
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A2: We collaborate about student needs, behavior strategies, building school culture, school improvement goals & more #ECEchat
  • techwnancy - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A2: We are working towards PLCs. Grading, assessments, students in need of additional support, etc. #ECEchat
  • BlossJulie Sep 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Yes!!!!! 🙌#ECEchat
    • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      A1 Collaborating w others encourages reflection, identifies areas to improve, share my strengths & benefit from strengths of others #ECEChat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Push back is necessary to grow professionally. #ECEchat
  • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A2 GOALS! personel, team, student & how to get there & once there…what next #ecechat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A2. My coworker & I setup our rooms as 1, Ss can go into both rooms. We share observations of Ss, their interests, challenges, etc #ECEChat
  • PrincipalCMill Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    #ECEchat A2: data, students, planning for future, how to get better.
  • sheehyrw Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A2. We are talking about intervention and how we can make sure all Ss are getting the support they need. Meeting Ss where they are. #ECEchat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2. Essential Learning Outcomes and DuFour 4 Qs.#ecechat t
  • justincholbrook Sep 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2: Topics which are pertinent to your kids & your community. Collaboration is the framework forum to address individual topics #ECEChat
  • SlaterPBISMN Sep 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2 whatever we want to get better at but we have to use DATA and stop blaming our students and families! #ECEchat
  • weberkinder Sep 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2: Anything from what song would be a great hook to ideas for a behavior challenge in your class. #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2 cont: When we meet to help a Ss behavior, my school psych walks us through the ERASE model. Takes all the emotion out of it! #ECEchat
  • kfidelack Sep 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2:My EA and I have informal conversations to debrief the day & discuss things we saw happening. It's great to have 2 sets of eyes! #ecechat
  • BlossJulie Sep 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2- There are many topics discussed during collaboration, but the focus should be simple. What is best for students? ❤️#ECEchat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2. W/ TAs, discuss what's working, what are challenges. Observations of Ss, info shared by Parents. Strategies/adaptations for Ss #ECEChat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    RT Q2: What topics are discussed during collaboration? #ECEchat
  • katyphinney Sep 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2. Curriculum/centers/classroom management & the four guiding questions of PLCs.. great minds think alike @JessicaCabeen #ecechat
  • vickyfarias7716 Sep 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2 Ss academic/social emotional needs-behavior expectations/strategies @ConsciousD @pbischat -differentiation- parent ed/engagmnt #ecechat
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2 Strategies for working with student behaviors, lesson plans and things that worked/didn't work #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Yes! We have a great agenda thanks to @PrincipalWied now that helps my teams do this! #ECEchat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    You’re a mind reader. #ecechat
  • kfidelack Sep 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A2: In our division, most schools only have 1 Pre-K teacher, so all of us meet once or twice a year to collaborate #ecechat
  • EScottEngland Sep 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    What does/doesn't work in instruction, T strategies, citizenship. Anything that ISN'T talking about specific Ss. No negativity. #ECEChat
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    I'm loving Conscious Discipline! I need to dig a little deeper for some of my students... #ECEchat
    In reply to @vickyfarias7716, @ConsciousD, @pbischat
  • audra_damron Sep 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A2: Anything related to Ss...Goals, planning, curriculum, behaviors, family eng., nothing's off the table when it comes to collab.! #ECEChat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    If your admin isn't pulling together great people to help problem solve, challenge them to! It's a game changer! #ECEchat
  • missryan9 Sep 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A2: teaching strategies, behavior management, SLO goals, standards, themes, field trips, budgets, classroom tools #ECEchat #EDTech562
    In reply to @ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    No admiring the problem allowed!!! #ECEchat
    In reply to @EScottEngland
  • EScottEngland Sep 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    I love the focus of your discussions! Nothing but positive discussions. #ECEChat
    In reply to @mccall_kelley
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A2. As a full day program sharing crucial info to various staff about Ss day is crucial for Ss success. #ECEChat
  • Kmegan_gapinski Sep 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A2 data,behavior strategies,how2"tie it all together", what's working well(or not so well)in our rooms(&just ✔️'n in on each other) #ECEchat
  • cassie_leathers Sep 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A2: ELOs for both math and reading, check for mastery and discuss what we can do for Ss mastered and Ss working towards skills #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    It's important to me that we be in problem solving mode..if we only focus on the problem and not the solutions, we are wasting time #ECEchat
    In reply to @EScottEngland
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Q3 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Q3: In what ways do you creatively collaborate? #ECEchat
  • weberkinder Sep 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    I'm in the #ecechat right now. I wonder if it would be challenging to go back and forth 😂
    In reply to @tpreuninger
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Yes! Problem solving is key. If problems exist - fix them! Otherwise you'll hear about it all year & you can't blame Ss for that! #ECEChat
    In reply to @mccall_kelley, @EScottEngland
  • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Yes, team relationships are vital. There isn’t an “I” in TEAM #ecechat
    In reply to @Kmegan_gapinski
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A3: I bring in my SPED& autism teachers for student support meetings. This has been a game changer. So many more strategies! #ECEchat
  • massignmenthelp Sep 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    The Complete Guide to UK Car Driving Theory Test https://t.co/skWVo4OBdl #ECEchat #learnbps #edtech
  • AssignmentHelpN Sep 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #ECEchat #learnbps #edtech
  • PrincipalBailer Sep 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A2: Jumping in a bit late to the chat! Curriculum, instruction and data. #ecechat
  • CrystalPepperK Sep 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A2: Time to reflect, PLCs, assessments, essential learning outcomes, gather ideas and Q & A! It is awesome @JessicaCabeen ! #ecechat
  • sheehyrw Sep 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A3. No limiting time to collaborate. Use boxer, twitter, and other tools to allow the collaboration to never stop. #ecechat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Glad you could join us! #ECEchat
    In reply to @PrincipalBailer
  • techwnancy - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A3: Schedules do not always allow us time to meet F2F. We use Voxer as a collaboration tool. #ECEchat
  • weberkinder Sep 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A3: My team has diff strengths so one inputs on technology and one inputs more of creative so she makes all of our ideas pretty #ECEchat
  • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A3 Trying to get my team to use @Flipgrid as part of our PLC; @ConsciousD book study between us and some tech teaching with the app #ECEchat
  • cmccartney93 Sep 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Courtney from KS jumping in late! A3: Voxer, Flipgrid, Google Docs, Twitter creative ways that go beyond four walls! #ECEchat
  • PrincipalBailer Sep 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A2: If something is weighing on your shoulders, pull in a team. #ecechat
  • vickyfarias7716 Sep 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A3 we engage in Appy Hour where we can share learn & grow from each other- have our knowledgeable coworkers @kimperclefarias mentor #ecechat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A3: Our specialists rotate so every three weeks they sit in on a team. #ECEChat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    It's s model to help you find the root of the problem and viable options to help the student overcome the behavior by meeting needs #ECEchat
    In reply to @PrincipalBailer
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A3 I love tools like @Voxer Google apps & GHO to connect with others even when we can’t be in the same place at the same time. #ECEchat
  • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    I love the clever name and the idea #ecechat
    In reply to @vickyfarias7716, @kimperclefarias
  • weberkinder Sep 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A3: We meet 1-2 times per week and then we text daily ideas in a group text #ECEchat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A3 Learning team as a way to bring Nature PreK Tchrs together to collaborate-no other time for us to do so. we're in diff buildings #ECEChat
  • katyphinney Sep 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A3 I encourage Ts to break out of their silos on campus; meet w/ a group of Ts at a school, home, or restaurant to collaborate! #ecechat
  • justincholbrook Sep 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A3: I love involving students in the collaboration & school improvement process. How can school be better? What do we do well? #ecechat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    RT Q3: In what ways do you creatively collaborate? #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Boom! #ecechat
    • katyphinney Sep 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT
      @burgessdave talks about seeing a bad movie… would you go back and see it again, NO… stop focusing on the problem…move on!
      In reply to @mccall_kelley, @EScottEngland, @burgessdave
  • BlossJulie Sep 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A3- Gathering info about our S experiences BEFORE entering school for the 1st time from P's and childcare providers is valuable. #ECEchat
  • EScottEngland Sep 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A3: My Character Ed. Committee used Google Groups over the summer to stay in touch. #ECEChat
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A3 We did a #ReadingInTheWild book study this summer, it was an awesome kick-starter to collab. on our vert. teams! #ECEchat @donalynbooks
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A3. Myself included! Every week I am learning alongside the excellent Ts in PLC meetings #ECEChat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    3 Collaborate w Tchrs in different grade levels See value, find time to make it happen Just do it-don't wait for someone to arrange #ECECHat
  • kfidelack Sep 26 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A3: It's important to remember that parents are a piece of the collaboration team too. Monthly Family Days help us connect w/them #ecechat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    great idea way to continue the learning and building for the future school year. #ECEChat
    In reply to @cslavin87, @donalynbooks
  • vickyfarias7716 Sep 26 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A3 part 2- engage in choice of PD's, twitter chats, engage w PLN's, PLC meetings, read archived chats #ecechat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    That's true! Ps are definitely a part of the team & it's important to connect with them (2 way street - not just Tchrs directing)! #ECEChat
    In reply to @kfidelack
  • PrekCummings Sep 26 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A3 visiting each other's classrooms. Sometimes our best discussions and ideas come without any formality. #ECEchat
  • Kmegan_gapinski Sep 26 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A3 not super creative but Twitter, working w/tech & instr coaches, connecting w/former colleagues...cont... #ecechat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Good evening #ecechat leaders! Greg- K, MD. Jumping in for the second half of the conversation tonight. Hope all are well.
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    I do a lot of pre-meeting w/ teachers and my counselor. It helps get our thoughts going in a positive direction ready w/ideas #ECEchat
  • justincholbrook Sep 26 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Thanks @mccall_kelley for moderating #ecechat tonight! Jumping out early to rest up for tomorrow's great day! Have a great week everyone!
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Thank you for stopping by! #ECEchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Q4 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Glad you could pop in for the 2nd half! #ECEchat
    In reply to @jazzmeister2013
  • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    …and sharing it with us on twitter! thanks @katyphinney for hunting down Body vest #ecechat
    In reply to @PrekCummings, @katyphinney
  • Kmegan_gapinski Sep 26 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A3b trying to increase connection between class instr & specials (music, PE, art,etc.) #ecechat
  • PrekCummings Sep 26 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Love that! I love to watch other teachers! #ECEChat
    In reply to @weberkinder
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    I agree completely. Good to be able to connect and share ideas without the structure of a "formal meeting." Unscripted support. #ecechat
    In reply to @PrekCummings
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Q4: Help!?! I am new to team collaboration-how do you start? #ECEchat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A3. We're starting network for Early Ed Tchrs in MN to get together 4x a yr to collaborate on outdoor learning. #ECEChat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    We have early release Fridays 3 times a month! It's helping w/getting everyone in the room! #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Love this!!! They need to be outside exploring! #ECEchat
    In reply to @ADutke
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Yes! Parents play a vital role in the collaborative process. Enhancing the home-school connection, valuing all voices at table. #ecechat
    In reply to @kfidelack
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A4: I began by asking people to be on different teams like Student Support. From there, we opened it up for conversations #ECEchat
  • techwnancy - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A4: Agendas and group norms are a must. They keep everyone on topic and accountable to the task at hand. #ECEchat
  • missryan9 Sep 26 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Lunch, hallway, whenever chats! PD, buddy teachers, family fun nights, pre-k wide PJ story night! #ecechat #edtech562
    In reply to @mccall_kelley
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A4: It's important to have an agenda, and know which things you plan to focus on. Administrative stuff can be done through e-mail #ECEchat
  • EScottEngland Sep 26 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A4: You must have a purpose. Any collaboration I conduct begins with defining a purpose. Redirect becomes easy if we get off topic. #ECEchat
  • audra_damron Sep 26 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A3: Trying to pull in as many diff. outlets as possible e.g. paras/coteachers, families, therapists, Ss themselves. One big team! #ecechat
  • CrystalPepperK Sep 26 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Twitter! We also meet weekly in our PLCs and we rotate a math and reading goal to work on each week. Accountability is key! #ecechat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A4- Start with establishing collaborative norms. What do you expect from one another? How do you empower everyone to speak up? #ecechat
  • kfidelack Sep 26 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A4: Start small. Find a few close colleagues who have a similar interest that you are all committed to discussing. #ecechat
  • weberkinder Sep 26 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A4: Getting to know your team is the best way to start collaborating together. We do outings as a grade level and as a school. #ECEchat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A4- Be intentional about listening. Collaboration is not a singular endeavor, and should not be a one-sided conversation. #ecechat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Relationship and rapport building are critical for successful collaboration and teamwork. #ecechat
    In reply to @weberkinder
  • missryan9 Sep 26 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A3 : hallway, lunch, anywhere meetings! Family fun nights, buddy classrooms, pre-k wide PJ story night! #ecechat #edtech562
    In reply to @mccall_kelley
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A4. Take the leap! Find co-workers who you have something in common/interest w/ Start a conversation - "Tell me more about..." #ECEChat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A4. Set norms, have guiding questions and jump in. #ECEChat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Exactly. My team is always willing to pitch in ideas and push back when necessary. it's vital for Ss success and T success #ECEchat
    • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:05 PM EDT
      A4- Be intentional about listening. Collaboration is not a singular endeavor, and should not be a one-sided conversation. #ecechat
  • SaraHolm15 Sep 26 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    hi #ecechat. I'm Sara, a K teacher in Lake Tahoe NV. Excited about this topic & also starting the #GRA17 with #GRAMem tom bc of Oct break
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A4. Take interest in what others are doing in their classrooms. Ask to observe, tell more about___, etc. #ECEChat
  • cmccartney93 Sep 26 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Team building to establish relationships. Next introduce team goals/purpose and set norms. Having agendas keep you on track too. #ECEchat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    I am not a meeting person, but agendas are important to help the collaboration move smoothly and timely. Maximize use of time. #ecechat
    In reply to @techwnancy
  • PrekCummings Sep 26 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A4. The scariest part is introducing yourself to new people and dipping your toe in the water, but it's so worth it! #ECEchat
  • katyphinney Sep 26 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A4 Be ready to actively participate by asking ?? & contributing to the conversation when possible, remember we are #bettertogether! #ecechat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    RT Q4: Help!?! I am new to team collaboration-how do you start? #ECEchat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    and it takes time. Trust in collaboration is not a one and done. #ECEChat
    In reply to @jazzmeister2013
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A4. Don't be afraid to ask others to help you problem solve, run ideas by them. You'll quickly know who will impact you positively #ECEChat
  • vickyfarias7716 Sep 26 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A4 Join #ecechat 😁-meet w teammates-observe other T's-find teacher nerds around you 😉jump in on Twitter chats-read the pirate books #ecechat
  • PrincipalBailer Sep 26 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A4: Definitely have defined roles for each member. #ecechat
  • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A4 Take a chance; a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step…begin the journey and invite others to join #ecechat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    agreed! We have a Friday Focus for that purpose so it doesn't take time away from the deep collaboration that has to occur. #ECEChat
    In reply to @cslavin87
  • SaraHolm15 Sep 26 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A2 Yesterday during our lower school mtng we talked about cursive, a Thanksgiving program & food drive and guided reading #ecechat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Mic drop moment! #ecechat Power words --> TRUST, TIME.
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Super cool...@PrincipalFrench do you have teachers involved in this? #ECEChat
    In reply to @ADutke, @PrincipalFrench
  • RSwd53 Sep 26 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A4: build relationships that support and encourage you, and that stay positive about everyone/everything #ECEChat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Go and grow time! #ecechat
    • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 10:07 PM EDT
      A4 Take a chance; a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step…begin the journey and invite others to join #ecechat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4 Pay attention to Ts at staff meetings. Find people who are risk takers, willing to try but also willing to share/admit failures #ECEChat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    agreed-the tone and tenure of a meeting sets the stage for success. #ECEChat
    In reply to @RSwd53
  • missryan9 Sep 26 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4 Ask questions, speak up, if you have an idea share it! If there is a schedule, have input ready #ecechat #EDTECH562
    In reply to @ECEchat
  • cassie_leathers Sep 26 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A4: ask questions, observe, be flexible and jump into the great work #ECEchat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Important to have a positive outlook, attitude, & use of language. My patience testers I refer to as "bundles of joy," because... #ecechat
    In reply to @RSwd53
  • Kmegan_gapinski Sep 26 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A4 open mind; ask questions & listen; est goal; find others who share your interest/passion in ed #ecechat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Q5 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat
  • audra_damron Sep 26 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A4: An open mind, a desire to grow and do better for your Ss and coming together with your team! Oo and time... Must build trust! #ecechat
  • CrystalPepperK Sep 26 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A4: Be open, set expectations, support and let your team guide you! It is ok to ask for help and be positive. #ecechat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    ...it keeps me focused on the positives of each Ss. In collaboration, positive outlook helps energize the exchange of ideas. #ecechat
    In reply to @RSwd53
  • BlossJulie Sep 26 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A4- Be WILLING to share, listen and try new ideas 💡 #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Q5: I don't have a team? How can you collaborate as a single section or specialist? #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A5:As a new principal, went to Twitter & found #principalsinaction / @awelcome YOU can make your own PLN.I did w/ #momsasprincipals #ECEchat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    That positive attitude in collaboration builds greater comfort for sharing ideas and questions. #ecechat
    In reply to @RSwd53
  • PrekCummings Sep 26 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Yes! Stay positive even when it's really hard. #ECEChat
    • RSwd53 Sep 26 @ 10:08 PM EDT
      A4: build relationships that support and encourage you, and that stay positive about everyone/everything #ECEChat
  • SaraHolm15 Sep 26 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    For sure! I've learned the most from convos started with: I saw you/your Ss doing this. Can you tell me about it? #ecechat
    In reply to @ADutke
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A5: I think the more diverse your group, the better! Bring in whoever you can to help brainstorm! #ECEchat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Power word- DIVERSITY. #ecechat
    • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:13 PM EDT
      A5: I think the more diverse your group, the better! Bring in whoever you can to help brainstorm! #ECEchat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Love it! That's a great way to start the conversation! #ECEChat
    In reply to @SaraHolm15
  • SaraHolm15 Sep 26 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    for sure. Patience! relationships come with trust and trust comes with time, sometimes #ecechat
    In reply to @jazzmeister2013, @weberkinder
  • weberkinder Sep 26 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A5: join other teams during planning. Our support staff sits in on different grade level planning meetings to share ideas #ECEchat
  • techwnancy - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A5: My art/music teacher does a great job with this. She has joined a Facebook group that has been super helpful. #ECEchat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Power word- PATIENCE. #ecechat
    • SaraHolm15 Sep 26 @ 10:13 PM EDT
      for sure. Patience! relationships come with trust and trust comes with time, sometimes #ecechat
      In reply to @jazzmeister2013, @weberkinder
  • kfidelack Sep 26 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A5: Use Twitter chats to engage with others if there is not a grade level colleague in your school. #ecechat
  • BlossJulie Sep 26 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A5 If U serve students, U have a TEAM 😉 Seek others serving students U serve. Those that care about student needs appreciate input. #ECEchat
  • EScottEngland Sep 26 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A5: Obvious answer: Twitter. But reach out to specialists & solo teachers from surrounding schools. You're never alone in education #ECEChat
    • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:12 PM EDT
      Q5: I don't have a team? How can you collaborate as a single section or specialist? #ECEchat
  • weberkinder Sep 26 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5: google hangouts , twitter chats, fb groups, conferences, so much you could do, you just have to think outside of the box #ECEchat
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5 I'm on a small PK team that I can't really have lunch bc of schedules, so I eat w my former 1st gr. team! It helps me stay sane! #ECEchat
    • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:12 PM EDT
      Q5: I don't have a team? How can you collaborate as a single section or specialist? #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Love this!!! Being able to ask this of our neighbors is a risk for some...take it!! #ECEchat
    • SaraHolm15 Sep 26 @ 10:12 PM EDT
      For sure! I've learned the most from convos started with: I saw you/your Ss doing this. Can you tell me about it? #ecechat
      In reply to @ADutke
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5 My 1st yr I was only PreK tchr in building. Started working w/ 5th grade Tchr w buddy classroom lessons - think outside gr level #ECEChat
  • SaraHolm15 Sep 26 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    @jazzmeister2013 @techwnancy For sure. Agendas help level the field too. Everyone can contribute bc you know what the topics are #ecechat
    In reply to @cmccartney93, @jazzmeister2013, @techwnancy
  • vickyfarias7716 Sep 26 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A5 create or join PLN's-work w the next gr level team-join book studies-reach out to T's in district grade level or on Twitter #ECEchat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A5. Jump into another grade level or discipline-you would be surprised what you each can learn. #ECEChat
  • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A5 Our district has “specials” teachers connected through Google; share and collaborate while all in different schools #ecechat
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    We love collaborating with our buddies! @redprincess67 #rrisd1family #ecechat
    • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:15 PM EDT
      A5 My 1st yr I was only PreK tchr in building. Started working w/ 5th grade Tchr w buddy classroom lessons - think outside gr level #ECEChat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    Important to have time for leisure conversation with adults. Time to relax and unwind a bit. Fun time of story sharing, too. #ecechat
    In reply to @cslavin87
  • missryan9 Sep 26 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A5 : Twitter, take a course, network at PD and conferences! Ps are teammates too! Ss other Ts = teammates too! #ecechat #edtech562
    In reply to @mccall_kelley
  • Kmegan_gapinski Sep 26 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A5 Twitter!😀I'd ❤️2find/start PLN for ECEs interested/already incorporating inquiry/project approach (anywhere but sp in Midwest) #ecechat
  • katyphinney Sep 26 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A5 Teachers & Specialists: Build your PLN & start collaborating! Ask Questions... Shout out to my PLN! #ecechat
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    RT Q5: I don't have a team? How can you collaborate as a single section or specialist? #ECEchat
  • CrystalPepperK Sep 26 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A5: Reach out to other grade levels in your district. Try and connect with area districts. Observe others in action! #ecechat
  • audra_damron Sep 26 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A5: Find a team/get creative; families, Ss, fb, twitter, other Ts in your section throughout the district. Noone can do it alone! #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Sometimes we do EdCamps or open discussions about new things we are doing at staff meetings.It's amazing what we learn! #openended #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    The sharing that happens and how it might look or work with your grade level or students is great collaboration time! #ECEchat
    • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:17 PM EDT
      Sometimes we do EdCamps or open discussions about new things we are doing at staff meetings.It's amazing what we learn! #openended #ECEchat
  • cmccartney93 Sep 26 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    #ECEChat
  • cassie_leathers Sep 26 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A5: specialists rotate into team PLCs each week at #WoodsonK #allmeansall #ECEchat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A5. I love the idea of connecting across districts. So many Ss benefit. Time/priority falls on Tchrs though, but it's worth it! #ECEChat
    In reply to @CrystalPepperK
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Q6 Coming up in 1 minute #ECEchat
  • kfidelack Sep 26 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    We are testing out a PLC format at our staff mtgs. We have time to collaborate with other colleagues on a topic of interest #ecechat
    In reply to @mccall_kelley
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Absolutely! Build awareness, build sharing. #ecechat
    In reply to @SaraHolm15, @cmccartney93, @techwnancy
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Q6: One thing you are going to try after tonights chat? #ECEchat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    That's awesome! We shouldn't stick ourselves in grade level boxes. :) #ECEChat
    In reply to @missryan9
  • kfidelack Sep 26 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A6: Prepare some guiding questions/an agenda for our upcoming PLC group #ecechat
  • katyphinney Sep 26 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A6 Definitely going to explore Google Hangouts! #ECEChat
  • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Q6 I would like to do a school to school PLC; Ts from one EC school get together with Ts from another EC school. #ecechat
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    The awesomeness flowing in tonight's conversation. :-) #ecechat Great sharing!
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A6 Continue to advocate for time to collaborate w/ assistants Hard to expect them to do it on own time, but essential for S success #ECEChat
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A6 Sticking with #ECEchat because it is FUN and beneficial for students/educators! I love collaborating on twitter #kidsdeserveit
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    Doors opening! Great idea! #ecechat
    • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 10:21 PM EDT
      Q6 I would like to do a school to school PLC; Ts from one EC school get together with Ts from another EC school. #ecechat
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    Oooh I definitely need this! #ECEchat
    In reply to @ADutke
  • BlossJulie Sep 26 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A6- Provide more collaboration time for grade levels together. #ECEchat
  • vickyfarias7716 Sep 26 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A6 I'm going to reach out to my district Prek T's -to collaborate, share, learn and grow together-maybe have a group that meets #ECEchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A6: My goal is to ed camp with other schools to help build our toolbox up. #ECEchat
  • missryan9 Sep 26 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A6 : visit with other schools and local daycares/centers to collaborate! More opportunities to reach more Ss! #ecechat #edtech562
    In reply to @mccall_kelley
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    RT Q6: One thing you are going to try after tonights chat? #ECEchat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    I love visiting w/ other centers! I always learn so much from seeing space, materials, Tchrs in action w/ students (when possible) #ECEchat
    In reply to @missryan9, @mccall_kelley
  • cslavin87 Sep 26 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    District-wide, Pre-K is always smaller than other grade levels, so we have meetings often and tend to collaborate across campuses #ECEchat
    In reply to @vickyfarias7716
  • audra_damron Sep 26 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A6: Love @ADutke's idea of bringing together ECE Ts from across the state! Can be a lonely field; having a network could be huge! #ecechat
  • JessicaCabeen - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Thank you thank you @mccall_kelley for moderating tonight #ecechat you were awesome!
  • jazzmeister2013 Sep 26 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Great to collaborate with each of you tonight! Stepping away to prepare for tomorrow. Have a great week on purpose! #ecechat
  • weberkinder Sep 26 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Q6: look into more information on Edcamp #ECEchat
  • CrystalPepperK Sep 26 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A6: Continue to develop my PLN, work hard, do my part, and keep learning from others. #ecechat
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A6. Loved the reminder that parents are part of the team. Be sure input is 2 way street, not just from me to them. #ECEChat
  • PrincipalBailer Sep 26 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A6: Make time for assistant teachers to get together. #ecechat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Thank you for having me #ECEchat You guys were awesome!!! I know it was hard to be here knowing this was on....
  • katyphinney Sep 26 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Awesome job tonight @mccall_kelley!!! #ecechat
  • PrekCummings Sep 26 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A6. To come join #ECEchat more often!
  • BlossJulie Sep 26 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Great job moderating #ECEchat tonight @mccall_kelley 👍Super questions that helped me reflect upon importance of collaboration.
  • Kmegan_gapinski Sep 26 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A6more collab w/grade levels & specials Ts&fams! Find more edus4inquiry/project approachPLN! If you know of one,please let me know😀 #ecechat
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Be on the lookout for the archive of tonight's chat. Thanks again for joining #ECEchat You all made it terrific!
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    thank you for having me!!! What an honor to be a part of this group! Wish I had it in when I taught K! #ECEchat
    In reply to @katyphinney
  • PrincipalBailer Sep 26 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Thanks everyone for awesome ideas and Kelley for moderating! Great questions! #ecechat
  • cmccartney93 Sep 26 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A6: Heavy focus on data around academics and I was reminded that we can't forget whole child so look at social & emotional too #ECEchat
  • KLCseedtotree Sep 26 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Have a great week everyone! My daughter and her physics homework is calling my name. #ecechat
  • vickyfarias7716 Sep 26 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Thank you all very much! Truly enjoy learning and growing w you all! #ECEchat
  • missryan9 Sep 26 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    I needed this reminder too! I also need to use Ss as teammates also. They do know themselves best! #ecechat #edtech562
    In reply to @ADutke
  • mccall_kelley Sep 26 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Thank you for joining us! #ECEchat
    In reply to @vickyfarias7716
  • ADutke Sep 26 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    And it's hard because working off the clock is part of being a Tchr. But harder to expect same for TA staff... #ECEChat
    In reply to @Kmegan_gapinski
  • techwnancy - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Here is a list of #ECEchat Tweeps to follow and connect with throughout the week https://t.co/1dabqAreaT
  • ECEchat - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Thank you for joining #ECEchat tonight. Remember to follow the awesome #EarlyEd friends that you connected with tonight!
  • VealHeidi - Moderator Sep 26 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Thx everyone for joining #ECEchat tonight! A huge thx to our guest host @mccall_kelley : )
  • cassie_leathers Sep 26 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A6: continue collaborating with my team, district, and other great Ts on twitter to enhance my teaching and keep Ss excited #ECEchat
  • katyphinney Sep 26 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Don't miss #ECEchat sign up on Remind. https://t.co/f7fivst8on