#APSChats Archive
Tuesday April 26, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
@eduleadership
crazy busy - but great!
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#APSchats
! We're thrilled to welcome Principal Center Director Justin Baeder tonight
@eduleadership
https://t.co/Lz943bo8Kn
manicmegs
Apr 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hey I'm here!
#APSCHATS
FMjulie101
Apr 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hi
#APSCHATS
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT
@manicmegs
@FMjulie101
Great to see you!
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Please introduce yourself: name, location, role and favorite Prince song
#APSCHATS
#apsisawesome
https://t.co/6bpo2VZqLd
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hey
@manicmegs
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hey
@FMjulie101
#APSChats
mcIntyre29
Apr 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
#APSCHATS
Hello everyone!
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
I'm Ellen, Assistant Principal at Thomas Jefferson Middle here in Arlington, fav song: I would die for you!
#APSChats
manicmegs
Apr 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Meghann Weis. Gunston MS. 6th ELA. When Doves Cry!
#APSCHATS
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Josh, Barrett Elementary, Arlington, Va. Currently: When you were mine (covered by Lauper)
https://t.co/mELbqWNDPJ
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hi
@mcIntyre29
#APSChats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Justin Baeder, Heber Springs, AR, and 1999 of course :)
#APSCHATS
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
This chat will follow a Q and A format. Q1. will be tweeted out and you can respond w: A1. your response
#APSchats
https://t.co/bFnQssGyNd
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Lilo from Kenmore; teach 7th gr. social studies. 1999
#APSCHATS
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hi
@lilostep
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
1999 in the lead currently
#APSChats
PegGrafwallner
Apr 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
I'm Peg, Instruc. Coach @ large urban HS. Responsible for supporting Ts & lit lessons.
#APSChats
MsSeidewand
Apr 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Kelly Seidewand, 3rd grade teacher at Henry. 1999
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hi
@MsSeidewand
\
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Welcome
@PegGrafwallner
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Question 1 coming up! Remember to add A1 to your response.
#APSchats
https://t.co/f49vVrEbQr
mbmccormac
Apr 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
#APSChats
Nottingham School Counselor Purple Rain
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hi
@mbmccormac
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Also a big fan of Little Red Corvette
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Q1. What's your most important indicator of success in the last few weeks of school?
#APSchats
https://t.co/T1tgv9oJhc
BarcroftLibrary
Apr 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Jackie, Barcroft library, Party like it's 1999.
#APSChats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
.
@APSChats
A1: If people look tired but happy about it, that's a good sign :)
#APSChats
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1: When Ss tell me they want me to move to 8th grade with them.
#APSCHATS
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1 - Survival? No, really - I think success is students anticipating the next year - and missing this year.
#APSChats
manicmegs
Apr 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1 if students tell me what they're going to read over the summer and if they give me "suggestions" unsolicited for next year
#APSCHATS
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1. Ss achievement data=primary currency, but right now also interested in staff's affective response to prof learning cycle
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Hi
@elooser
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Hi
@APS_ATS
#APSChats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
.
@APS_ATS
Hi Holly!
#APSChats
jswartzwoman
Apr 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Hi! Jen Swartz, AP at West Johnston HS. Joining you from Clayton, NC
#APSCHATS
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
H
@jswartzwoman
#APSChats
PegGrafwallner
Apr 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@jimknight99
Sometimes I the conversations r same old, same old. Could we ask Ss to join in coversations?
#APSChats
https://t.co/2XctTYEk8S
jimknight99
Apr 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4 I often say that our schools are only as good as the conversations in them
#APSChats
BarcroftLibrary
Apr 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Ss asking me about summer reading.
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Question 2 coming up! Don't forget to add A2 when you respond.
#APSchats
https://t.co/ILqCKqyI1m
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Q2. What's your favorite way to honor and look back on the year with staff?
#APSCHATS
https://t.co/40j5m7oCFf
jswartzwoman
Apr 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1 Teachers who are still looking forward to & excited about upcoming lessons and NOT posting "days until break "on the board
#APSCHATS
FMjulie101
Apr 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@eduleadership
New teacher, new to APS, heard good things about
#APSCHATS
...
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2. We're holding 'FedEx' Day (thanks
@danielpink
) so Ts can share what they did w 10 hours of personalized learning time w peers
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Glad you could join
@FMjulie101
#APSChats
BarcroftLibrary
Apr 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: With SOLs coming & document logs due, Tts feel a lot is going on.
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2 - Hmm - that's an area I could use some ideas on -
#APSChats
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: I invite my team to my house during the summer for lunch. We talk about what we want to carry forward into the new year.
#APSCHATS
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Love it
@lilostep
#APSChats
BarcroftLibrary
Apr 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: That kind of sharing PD could really energize a school.
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@APSChats
A2 - Ts are overwhelmed - and reflection takes time...would love to have Ts for a few days after school lets out.
#APSChats
manicmegs
Apr 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2 I love having a fun gathering of team members outside of school at the end of the year to remember we're all human 😜
#APSCHATS
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@iteachbecause
if folks work on a passion project, fed ex day is when they 'deliver' (like fed ex) and share learning
#APSCHATS
jswartzwoman
Apr 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@JoshPMcLaughlin
Hi, Josh!
#APSCHATS
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2 One thing I love about the last few days—despite so many events—is that it feels OK to just celebrate & not cram more in
#APSChats
BarcroftLibrary
Apr 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2: I do like to honor students by getting feedback from what they liked this year, what would they want to do more of...
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@BarcroftLibrary
how do you gather the feedback?
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@BarcroftLibrary
- love this idea - my students used to write me evaluative/reflective letters as our "final" assignment. pwrful.
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Wish the doc log "reflection
#APSChats
BarcroftLibrary
Apr 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: Google surveys, trying a padlet board this year. Sometimes written questions & some informal discussion with lots of post-its.
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Oops - sorry - "reflection" was the opportunity for honoring Ts work. Perhaps will work on this.
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Question 3 is up next.
#APSchats
https://t.co/byiKQO1Mfz
jswartzwoman
Apr 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@JoshPMcLaughlin
@BarcroftLibrary
I had students write letters to next year's group telling them what to expect in my classroom
#APSCHATS
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
What an inspired idea...
#APSCHATS
https://t.co/t1INOL8Xoc
jswartzwoman
Apr 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@JoshPMcLaughlin
@BarcroftLibrary
I had students write letters to next year's group telling them what to expect in my classroom
#APSCHATS
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
.
@APSChats
A2: I like to have a "celebration only" final staff meeting—no business; just honoring departing staff & thanking all
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3. Do you set completely new goals from year to year, or try to connect them?
#APSchats
https://t.co/BLaYmYBhP2
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@eduleadership
I'd like to emulate this. When did you typically do it?
#APSChats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
@JoshPMcLaughlin
I think the last full week of school, but before the last day when everyone is "done" :). One more biz mtg after.
#APSChats
jswartzwoman
Apr 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
@BarcroftLibrary
you could also use survey garden app/ web tool. Students create a wordle with responses. Great visual
#APSCHATS
manicmegs
Apr 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3 some goals like motivation & increased reading are consistent but each year changes depending on the kids and my own growth
#APSCHATS
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@manicmegs
Yeah, hard to set data-based goals without kids around :). Prof goals, sure :)
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3 - We have set three-year goals...but what we are finding is our strategies and tactics might change year to year
#APSChats
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: Often my goals are influenced by the direction admin wants to take. Some are new; some are connected.
#APSCHATS
manicmegs
Apr 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
@eduleadership
I try to learn new skills and implement them each year i.e. I'm still working towards truly flipping my classroom
#APSCHATS
jswartzwoman
Apr 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3 Connect goals & view in terms of the greater vision. Our work is a part of a journey & we need to celebrate along the way
#APSCHATS
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: All my goals, new or connected to old, point towards one overarching goal--to improve my instruction and understanding of Ss
#APSCHATS
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3.established video based inquiry approach to pr. learn this year. Always competing initiatives but hope to maintain structure
#APSChats
manicmegs
Apr 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@PegGrafwallner
I don't have any kids yet but I do religiously plan a weekly date night! No work brought home on Thursdays
#APSCHATS
BarcroftLibrary
Apr 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: I'm echoing. Some goals are always a through line. Some relate to new pd ideas. Some goals relate to improving.
#APSCHATS
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@JoshPMcLaughlin
You should hit up that
@jimknight99
guy for ideas :). Great guest last week!
#APSChats
PegGrafwallner
Apr 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@manicmegs
Even if you had cats, we all need balance!
#APSCHATS
https://t.co/pI3YPMPNUj
manicmegs
Apr 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@PegGrafwallner
I don't have any kids yet but I do religiously plan a weekly date night! No work brought home on Thursdays
#APSCHATS
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3. Inquiry cycle
#APSCHATS
https://t.co/2iMBvXjlU1
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Question 4 is up next.
#APSchats
https://t.co/dplyv20SGv
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
RT
@JoshPMcLaughlin
A3. Inquiry cycle
#APSCHATS
https://t.co/HB4Oa9UJcJ
#APSChats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
RT
@JoshPMcLaughlin
A3. Inquiry cycle
#APSCHATS
https://t.co/HB4Oa9UJcJ
#APSChats
jswartzwoman
Apr 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@BarcroftLibrary
@JoshPMcLaughlin
Oh! They could do them like Amazon book reviews!! With stars and a headline!
#APSCHATS
ssarber
Apr 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
hi jumping in late
#APSChats
ssarber
Apr 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
so sorry
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Hi
@ssarber
#APSChats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@ssarber
Hi Sue!
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q4. How do you decide what good things to STOP doing as you plan for next year?
#APSCHATS
https://t.co/ao1x0PaXUT
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4: That's difficult. It's like saying, "Good-bye," to a trusted friend.
#APSCHATS
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
We have a wheel of ed-fortune we spin (blindfold optional) :)
#APSChats
ssarber
Apr 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
stop- things not aligned to goal or that take away from focus on goal, but hard cause folks still need that service...
#APSChats
manicmegs
Apr 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4 I give the students a survey at the end of the year to figure out what they liked, didn't like, and why. That helps me adjust
#APSchats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4 - this is hard, if some Ts valued it...there is an expectation that it will continue.
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4 - must re-align actions with priorities and mission though. We try to do this at our August Leadership Team mtg.
#APSChats
manicmegs
Apr 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4 I also pow wow with my PLC and we talk about what to adapt or abandon
#APSchats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4
#APSCHATS
Ask staff (for each event/initiative) "How much effort is this, and how much value does it provide?"
https://t.co/BmFRxABrIo
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: I'm experiencing a curriculum change. I have had to cut highly effective lessons b/c they weren't aligned w/new curriculum.
#APSCHATS
ssarber
Apr 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@APSChats
A4 have to keep focused on what is right for kids-- tend to get swayed by other fires
#APSChats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@lilostep
(I won't tell if you work it in next year :)
#APSChats
BarcroftLibrary
Apr 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4: Sometimes more "good things" get added into schedule, forcing some other things to get dropped.
#APSCHats
jswartzwoman
Apr 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@BarcroftLibrary
@JoshPMcLaughlin
Review of the teacher and course: expects kids to work hard, loves poetry, enjoys rap music, etc
#apschats
ssarber
Apr 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@APSChats
A4 is that The Pareto Principle-80% of effects come from 20% of causes....
https://t.co/C9Sx6Cwn45
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Question 5 coming up!
#APSchats
https://t.co/mdrveRGiED
jswartzwoman
Apr 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@BarcroftLibrary
@JoshPMcLaughlin
Review of teacher & course: expects students to work hard, loves poetry, enjoys rap music, etc.
#apschats
ssarber
Apr 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@lilostep
gentle nudge- curriculum alignment first? AND highly effective lessons?
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Q5. What do you review at year's end, and what do you just not want to think about?
#APSchats
https://t.co/SBNXxGMepZ
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@eduleadership
Thanks.Time, however, is scarce.
#APSCHATS
ssarber
Apr 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@APSChats
A5 April/May mind and work are already focused on next school year...and reflection on past work to drive next steps
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5 - def reflect on what seemed to work (discipline/instructional focus/PD in action) and what didn't...goals not met...
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5
@eduleadership
any specific reflective protocols you recommend for end of year?
#APSChats
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A5: I reflect on what caused Ss to enjoy learning. I don't want to think about paperwork or reports.
#APSCHATS
jswartzwoman
Apr 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@BarcroftLibrary
@JoshPMcLaughlin
Amazon book review format would be great since you are a media coordinator!
#APSCHATS
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@JoshPMcLaughlin
Individually, professional goals, of course. Perhaps in teams or pairs?
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5 - I wish that my time with Ts wasn't so rushed here at the end. Would make reflection and planning more powerful.
#APSChats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@APSChats
A5 One thing that's hard to think about is, what students did I not succeed with this year? What could I do differently?
#APSChats
BarcroftLibrary
Apr 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5: APS produces a week of pd after EOY called Festival of the Minds. It has helped me to reflect and plan for next year.
#APSChats
PegGrafwallner
Apr 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5) Sticking to routine. Our kids need routine; shortly their lives will change. They need consistancy
#APSChats
https://t.co/7JTeCnklK7
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5
@eduleadership
any specific reflective protocols you recommend for end of year?
#APSChats
ssarber
Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@JoshPMcLaughlin
I have found what, so what, now what strategy very helpful for helping educators reflect
https://t.co/N10S3kXzvM
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Q6 is up next!
#APSchats
https://t.co/hwrjdYlKq6
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@PegGrafwallner
YES! So crucial to stick with routines through the end.
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@eduleadership
@APSChats
This is so true.
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Q6. How do you motivate your team/colleagues to finish strong?
#APSchats
https://t.co/vP8VpNQZtk
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5: I just learned this technique in a differentiation workshop. That's a great application, Sue.
#APSCHATS
https://t.co/RkX64E9faD
ssarber
Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@JoshPMcLaughlin
I have found what, so what, now what strategy very helpful for helping educators reflect
https://t.co/N10S3kXzvM
#APSChats
BarcroftLibrary
Apr 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6: I keep up library programming, incl. drop offs for read-alouds to help Tts wrap up.
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
coffee
#APSChats
ssarber
Apr 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
@EllenSmithAPS
in what ways can we change end of year w Ts to be part of the work vs moment in time?
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6 - Being visible...being part of the team - cheering Ts and Ss on...I think these are important!
#APSChats
ssarber
Apr 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@BarcroftLibrary
FOM= teachers sharing with teachers :)
#APSChats
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A6: Food?
#APSCHATS
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
.
@APSChats
A6 I think staff benefit from normal routines too, coupled with a bit of extra enthusiasm...people get tired!
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
@ssarber
Those two days tacked on to fall...could we have them anytime over the summer for staff to come in and reflect?
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
@ssarber
cont. reflect, plan, pd?
#APSChats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@EllenSmithAPS
Agreed...end of the year is a great time to start visiting every class every day (once "walkthroughs" seem over)
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@eduleadership
Will do!
#APSChats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Last question of that night coming up!
#APSchats
https://t.co/AQsysWzkw3
APSLibrarians
Apr 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@APSChats
A6 Shorten the meetings, limit the requests and input, remember to say "thanks"
#APSchats
APSChats
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Q7. How do you keep students focused in the post-testing "home stretch"?
#APSchats
https://t.co/SzSapPTOSW
APSLibrarians
Apr 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
@APSChats
I also do exit interviews w/students, departing staff, & touch base w/1st yr staff
#APSchats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A7 - We have so many "projects" going on with/for kids - IB community projects and exit interviews for eighth graders...etc.
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
I'd like to offer a heartfelt thanks to
@eduleadership
for sharing his perspective tonight
#APSChats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@APSLibrarians
@APSChats
Exit interviews are SO powerful. Painful and hard to prioritize, but POWERFUL.
#APSChats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@APSChats
A7 I think it's important not to give kids premature cues that the learning is over, e.g. stripping walls clean too soon
#APSChats
BarcroftLibrary
Apr 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A7: For libraries, we've begun promoting summer reading before testing but post-testing, we can really get kids excited about it.
#APSChats
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A7: After SOLs, Ss would have Market Day. Really kept them engaged. Now, it comes before SOLs, b/c testing window expanded.
#APSCHATS
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@lilostep
what is market day?
#APSChats
ssarber
Apr 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@APSChats
A7 Ts start next year's curriculum post testing-jumping into content via project based learning, design briefs, etc.
#APSChats
eduleadership
Apr 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@lilostep
Ooh, I want to hear more about market day too!
#APSChats
EllenSmithAPS
Apr 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@eduleadership
- great idea. APS has work days for Ts to clean rooms and "un-decorate." Def sends a signal to kids.
#APSChats
lilostep
Apr 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A7: Ss create businesses where they buy/sell to each other, using currency they earned in our mini-economy. Dan can fill you in.
#APSCHATS
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Check out
@eduleadership
The Principal Center and take 21 day instructional leadership challenge:
https://t.co/iv4FNsxtVq
#APSChats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thanks a million
@eduleadership
for moderating and to all participants for joining the conversation
#APSChats
APSLibrarians
Apr 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Night, folks. Past my bedtime! Diamonds & Pearls, purple rain dreams
#APSchats
JoshPMcLaughlin
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Join us for Teacher Appreciation Week next week
#APSChats