#Satchat is a weekly Twitter conversation for current and emerging school leaders that takes place every Saturday morning at 7:30 EST. Co-founders and co-moderators are Brad Currie, Scott Rocco, and Billy Krakower. #Satchat's mission is to expand educator's Personal Learning Network (PLNs) that in turn will promote the success of all students.
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Meaningfully Engaging Families and Community about K-12 Learning
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@NPBEA1 Standard 8: Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR
A1: I attend school & community events as both an administrator and community member. There are planned upcoming events that will help create more opportunities to engage with families regarding science. #satchat#schoolPR
Morning everyone - great to see everyone today ... it’s been a busy week! But loved spending time last week at this guy’s (aka @Glennr1809 and his sidekick @barrykid1) fab #rewireyou conf #satchat
Does anybody smell a rat, with this supposed journalist murder??? Sounds like a globalist (Kerry) move to get Trump to turn against Saudi's, just like the poisonings in UK hoping to turn Trump against Russia. Don't trust the globalist's @POTUS
A1: 1 way that I try to be approachable, accessible, & welcoming is thru open and transparent communication. I try to listen to as many perspectives as I can & make sure to be visible in school community #satchat
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Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#satchat
@NPBEA1 Standard 8: Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR
A1: I send a questionnaire home the first day of school to ask parents to tell me all about their students. Included on this questionnaire is my email. I've found that makes me very accessible and approachable to parents. #satchat#schoolPR
@NPBEA1 Standard 8: Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR
#satchat In addition to open house and conference days, our district has a Pride and Spirit evening, in which parents are invited in to see #student work
A1. We do regular feedback to get their ideas, but we have a Parent Book Study, Parent Camp, Coffe w Principals to do face to face learning with them. Most impactful is 1:1 conversations about their child. #satchat
One of the keys to being welcoming & approachable to our families is by being transparent! Transparency around curricular decisions; transparency around instructional practices; transparency about what we stand for & what we believe in! #HackingLeadership#Satchat
A1: In our district we promote academic success in a # of ways. A few include:
1. C and I Newsletters to faculty each month
2. Newsletter to faculty from Sup each month
3. Quarterly community newsletter
4. Title 1 Stakeholder meetings
5. Community meetings
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A1: I just try to be the smiling face they see every day (especially in the drop off line). I live in the community where I work, so I have lots of opportunities to be a positive connection between home & school. Sharing positive experiences on social media helps too! #satchat
Question 1
Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#satchat
@NPBEA1 Standard 8: Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR
A1: It’s important that educational leaders are accessible to stakeholders in both the physical and virtual worlds. Even more important is being timely and respectful when handling diverse situations #Satchat.
A1. By offering tours to prospective families, having an open door policy, responding to emails promptly and walking to school with my children who also attend @HopewellES#satchat
Question 1
Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#satchat
@NPBEA1 Standard 8: Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR
A1: I’m visible in the morning at the front door & attend as many events as possible. I have scheduled times where Ps can come in for help with things, informal chats, or events. If needed, I try to get someone who can help translate or I show an effort to understand. #satchat
A1: I try to be approachable by being friendly. Wave hello, ask about their kids, attend lots of events and listen when they talk. Also, I interact with the kids as much as I can, so hopefully that helps break down barriers as well. #satchat
A1: In order for our Ts to get to know our community we had a town-wide scavenger hunt where Ts took pictures of themselves at certain spots in town and turned it into a google slide. LOTS of positive feedback from Ts. #satchat
A1: one of my favorite ways to build approachability and accessibility is to simply get outside the building during drop off and pick up. It’s not groundbreaking, but has really been effective in helping me get to know the community and vice versa #satchat
@NPBEA1 Standard 8: Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR
A1: I send a questionnaire home the first day of school to ask parents to tell me all about their students. Included on this questionnaire is my email. I've found that makes me very accessible and approachable to parents. #satchat#schoolPR
A1 I send home monthly newsletters, email individual families throughout the week, and checkin with families on the playground daily. #opendoorpolicy#satchat
Want families to feel like you are welcoming & approachable? Love, respect & value their children because they are the collective heart & souls of our families! #Satchat
A1 you have to start w deep value for people because edu is only that / everything not people is in service of core work with children - that means accessibility isn’t just a day job .. be ready to engage any where when you are in the community #satchat
A1 I spend as little time in my office as possible. Being out in the schools & community is a must. I make my info known and if I miss you I’ll get back to you in 24 hours or less. Being accessible means people know how to get you. #satchat@dalstonEDU
#satchat I think we just have a general feeling of community that is unique. Sports events, fundraisers, music and theater programs,...all of these keep parents, #teachers, and #students connected for a common goal
A1: I try to stay really transparent with my communication, responding to email in 24-48hr, posting lesson summaries & HW on my teacher website calendar, and attending community events to make myself more human/tangible for Ss & their families #satchat
Question 1
Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#satchat
@NPBEA1 Standard 8: Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR
A1: 1 way that I try to be approachable, accessible, & welcoming is thru open and transparent communication. I try to listen to as many perspectives as I can & make sure to be visible in school community #satchat
A1: one of my favorite ways to build approachability and accessibility is to simply get outside the building during drop off and pick up. It’s not groundbreaking, but has really been effective in helping me get to know the community and vice versa #satchat
@NPBEA1 Standard 8: Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR
One of the keys to being welcoming & approachable to our families is by being transparent! Transparency around curricular decisions; transparency around instructional practices; transparency about what we stand for & what we believe in! #HackingLeadership#Satchat
How can teacher leaders and administrative leaders partner to create and sustain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with families
and the community for the benefit of students? Share an example you are proud of in your school/district. #satchat#schoolPR
A1 It's important to offer varied venues for communication, to "meet people where they are". But it's also important to know which are the preferred means, and use those with consistency. All must lead back to face-to-face communication. #satchat
I think it’s critical to build a culture of agency for families and entire school community. Everyone needs to feel that their voice is equally heard #satchat
A1: I try to stay really transparent with my communication, responding to email in 24-48hr, posting lesson summaries & HW on my teacher website calendar, and attending community events to make myself more human/tangible for Ss & their families #satchat
Question 1
Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#satchat
@NPBEA1 Standard 8: Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR
Yes! Our admin team is outside welcoming students and are available to parents. Ts are in the halls with music blaring greeting students and sometimes DANCING when I have made a decent music selection. #satchat
A1: one of my favorite ways to build approachability and accessibility is to simply get outside the building during drop off and pick up. It’s not groundbreaking, but has really been effective in helping me get to know the community and vice versa #satchat
@NPBEA1 Standard 8: Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR
Good morning! Casey Kocsis, Title I Climate and Culture Specialist here from HTSD in New Jersey. So very happy the fall weather has finally arrived! 🍂☕️ #satchat
A2: Listening to families and students, giving them voice and choice. Giving families opportunities to share ideas within their child’s school and help make it happen alongside administrators and teachers. #satchat#schoolPR#allin4NB
A1: I have an open door policy for everyone...teachers, students, parents. They are all welcome always. I reach out via newsletter, remind, calls, e-mail. #satchat
A1 Each morning & each afternoon, I try to be available to greet students & families at the car dropoff and pickup. I open car doors with our teachers and send families off with a positive message. At lunch, I walk around when possible to engage students in conversation. #satchat
A1 authentically involve parents - I heard a novel idea recently / student led conferences really engage parents with their child / what if we encouraged parents to lead a conf about their child vs the teacher alone? What would we learn differently in that scenario? #satchat
How can teacher leaders and administrative leaders partner to create and sustain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with families
and the community for the benefit of students? Share an example you are proud of in your school/district. #satchat#schoolPR
A1: I try to be approachable, accessible, and welcoming to #ELL families by providing comprehensible communication in the TL & communicating in the L1 when possible. I also try to attend schoolwide/PTA events. #satchat
A1 It's important to be out at student drop off and pick up, speak with people at Open House and Family Information Nights and conferences, and answer emails and return voicemails in a time fashion. #satchat
Yes! Gauging your community & their preference, tailoring communication to them shows your flexibility & willingness to meet them where they are #satchat
A1 It's important to offer varied venues for communication, to "meet people where they are". But it's also important to know which are the preferred means, and use those with consistency. All must lead back to face-to-face communication. #satchat
A1: I have older students and not as much regular parent contact, so I try to use Back to School Night as a time to promote reading. Seniors read at least 10 books, and I ask parents to support by reading (& give them a list of 50 books I recommend) #satchat
How can teacher leaders and administrative leaders partner to create and sustain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with families
and the community for the benefit of students? Share an example you are proud of in your school/district. #satchat#schoolPR
A1: i like to start every relationship with the positive and set the tone. Some parents feel like they only hear from school when their child is misbehaving. I like giving parents a positive nugget about their child when we first meet. #satchat
A1 Since the library hosts many school & community events, it’s also an opportunity to discuss the progress & programs of the library with all kinds of visitors. #satchat
A2: T Leaders & admins can create & sustain positive relationships w/ community by working together to open up the school to reach beyond the building & work with community to enhance S learning #satchat Our Ts do a great job of engaging w/ local businesses to enhance S learning.
#satchat A1: Holding monthly Q&A coffees that are truly gathering to increase understanding on both sides of the issue, not a stand and deliver I'm here to give you answers. Gathering with purpose of building understanding
A1: one of my favorite ways to build approachability and accessibility is to simply get outside the building during drop off and pick up. It’s not groundbreaking, but has really been effective in helping me get to know the community and vice versa #satchat
@NPBEA1 Standard 8: Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR
A2: Our Math coach @mrsdboyer and our math Ts have led family math nights to show parents and students math can be fun and engaging. Very successful! #satchat
A1 I ensure I build relationships not only with my students but students throughout the entire school. Each morning I greet every student as they walk in through my door to ensure we start the day on a positive note #satchat
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How can teacher leaders and administrative leaders partner to create and sustain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with families
and the community for the benefit of students? Share an example you are proud of in your school/district. #satchat#schoolPR
A2- my school is big on making sure students and parents have the opportunity to have a say in the decision making of the building. My principal is big on creating avenues for the community to be a part. This allows relationships to form with all school stakeholders. #satchat
A1: In order for our Ts to get to know our community we had a town-wide scavenger hunt where Ts took pictures of themselves at certain spots in town and turned it into a google slide. LOTS of positive feedback from Ts. #satchat
A2 Work with PTO to provide family nights and principal chats that reach a wide variety of interests so that families can interact with one another and staff. #satchat
A1 you have to start w deep value for people because edu is only that / everything not people is in service of core work with children - that means accessibility isn’t just a day job .. be ready to engage any where when you are in the community #satchat
A2. Parents that are now parents of 8th graders shared insights via a panel w/ 6th grade parents about our instructional shift (student centered, rigor/relevant). Our parents understand the “why” and shared successes and how school supported them. #satchat
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He dealt drugs, drank liquor until he was in a stooper, attended a church were the pastor cursed America, hung out with communists and terrorists, believes Islam comes first, and he still became a U.S. President...Democrats are little more than sheep!
We have a lot of families that walk, ride bikes and drive to school. I’m outside greeting kids and parents every morning!! My AP and I also visit every classroom first thing!! Kids and teachers love it and we get to see how things are starting out. #satchat
A1: It’s important that educational leaders are accessible to stakeholders in both the physical and virtual worlds. Even more important is being timely and respectful when handling diverse situations #Satchat.
A1- It’s important to keep families aware of what’s happing in the classroom, & engage in the community. I am at school events, tournaments, plays, etc, update my website, post #projectoftheday everyday, & planning maker nights allowing families to engage together #satchat
A2: LOVE this idea. At BTSN we spoke to parents about creating a culture of reading and the Global Read Aloud. Our PTA sold copies of Refuge so parents could continue the conversation at the dinner table. #satchat#cultureof reading
Joined late... coffee hadn't kicked in! #satchat Educator, leader, dyslexia advocate, champion for struggling readers & those that learn differently, won't give up until #literacy improves - Jacksonville, Florida Good Morning!!
I agree Stacy -long time after I ended 10 years as an elementary principal, parents I run into who now have kids in their 30s remember me opening doors, saying hello, welcoming children by name, taking a fast food bag into the trash for them. Public relationships :) #satchat
A1 Communication with parents is so important. I send weekly newsletters and emails. I also love to invite parents in to help with center activities in the classroom if they are available. At Back to School Night, I tell parents that I want to work as a team. #satchat
A2. Every October, we host #KiwiLunchDay@HopewellES. We unveil a new organic, homemade lunch and invite parents to enjoy a meal with their child al fresco around our garden area #satchat@KIWImagazine
Of course! Our schools are constantly visible in the community and we are working on opportunities for some of our admins to be more visible as well. #SatChat
A2: We do a FAFSA night where we bring in translators for our various ethnic groups and help all students apply for the FAFSA. We also have conferences. At athletic events we have black out, white out, or pink out and students wear colored shirts accordingly. #satchat
I like this concept. Often we sit at conferences and the student is completely silent. Who knows what the student needs better than the student? #satchat
A1 authentically involve parents - I heard a novel idea recently / student led conferences really engage parents with their child / what if we encouraged parents to lead a conf about their child vs the teacher alone? What would we learn differently in that scenario? #satchat
How can teacher leaders and administrative leaders partner to create and sustain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with families
and the community for the benefit of students? Share an example you are proud of in your school/district. #satchat#schoolPR
A2: I think it is important for schools to be constantly present in the community. Building those relationships is key to student success. Examples such as popsicles with principals/book club during summer months to help summer slide is always fun #Satchat
A2: We provide programming in partnership such as STEM days, Literacy and Math nights, etc. We also have an active PTA that helps support all stakeholders. #satchat
thanks! no set agenda, any question can be asked. We always end up leaving with more information about our parents/students need, and they leave with answers they were seeking! #satchat A1: coffee talks
In @DorisKGoodwin new work on leadership it’s evident that the best and most important leaders found success by first having ambition & then staying ambitious despite many reasons not to. The same is true in education (and especially now more than ever). | #edchat#tlap#satchat
I also add what I just finished, what I’m currently reading & what I’m reading next in email signature. It starts great conversations w/ parents. & so happy @CHSPTO supports district presenters/ keynotes by providing their lunch at @nErDCampNJ1#satchat Parents want 2 be involved
A1. We do regular feedback to get their ideas, but we have a Parent Book Study, Parent Camp, Coffe w Principals to do face to face learning with them. Most impactful is 1:1 conversations about their child. #satchat
Q2: Public schools are a microcosm of the communities they support. A healthy ed system has constant interaction between all stakeholders in that system. We invite parents into our school for many reasons at various times of the year. #Satchat
A2 TL’s and admin need to have the same mission and mindset in order to be successful in outreach. When everyone is working towards a common goal success is inevitable! #satchat@dalstonEDU
A2 A great way for admins, parents, Ss and Ts to collaborate is thru dynamic school library programs that bring groups together to read, learn and problem solve #satchat
A2 continued: We also host movie nights after homecoming at the school and provide free popcorn/snacks. It let's our kids see the school from a different side than academics. #satchat#schoolpr
A2 I believe administrators must rely on teacher input and support to build relationships with parents. Creating interactive and engaging PTA is important to keep parents involved and informed on what is occurring in the school #satchat
A1 Communication with parents is so important. I send weekly newsletters and emails. I also love to invite parents in to help with center activities in the classroom if they are available. At Back to School Night, I tell parents that I want to work as a team. #satchat
#satchat Every year, our town has a very large fair. #DurhamFairCT It is so special to see the support of our #schools, athletic groups, and music programs at this event. I volunteer each year, and I support booths that are working to raise money for school-related programs
Late am I. Got sucked into grading and find a recording of "Little Orphan Annie" for next week. Brittany from SC. 8th ELA. I will catch up in a minute. #satchat
A2 Teacher leaders and admin leaders can engage families in a productive way by sharing pedagogy and research behind curriculum in an understandable manner. We all want children to learn in the best ways and this is how... #satchat
Q3: In #Culturize@casas_jimmy shares, "Average schools don't inspire greatness-& greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners." What tip(s) can you share to develop productive relationships & engage community resources. #satchat#schoolPR
A2: Our PTO and Ed Foundation work collaboratively with our schools to ensure that students have innovative resources to learn and be successful. One of the main reasons why we became @FRSNewJersey certified #Satchat
A2: We host a Military Family Night in the Fall and Spring. It’s a potluck and we provide games and bring in our Military liaisons to share resources. We’ve held 2 so far and already see growth!!🇺🇸 #satchat
A2: It’s about communication, inviting ppl into our school, & making them feel welcome & valued. There are many different perspective & it’s important to hear them all & collaborate. I have used feedback from parents to plan events that they feel they want/need most. #satchat
A2: It starts w/ flattening the #education hierarchy. Ts must not coerce students to comply, but rather ask what they need to be successful. Admin must ask the same question to teachers. Schools must ask it of parents. We must be partners, not above or below each other. #Satchat
Being "visible" in our schools is one this. Being *present* for our community stakeholders is is something entirely different. (H/T @TonySinanis )
Authentic "face time" will help make that happen. #satchat
A2: Keep in touch with parents. Send home positive reports, not just problems and concerns. Make parent/community meetings about success and praise for the Ss and school. Bring them together for the good of the school, like a fundraiser. #satchat
Sounds great. I’m a new high school parent and attended a coffee with the principal—and there was a set agenda, so it didn’t feel too different from a PTO meeting except for being in the morning. I think we need a more open forum, too. #SatChat
A2: #satchat One of my favorites I have been doing for 9 years... Summer Popsicles with the Principal on the Playground! Gets parents and students excited about school, but relieves some of the anxiety for both groups, gets questions answered on parents' minds #relationships
A2- we have created #MJSLeads to identify our goals, objectives, and mission. We acknowledge students everyday for outstanding leadership, and award students in each grade every month as the leaders of the month @lf_caruso@llubieski#satchat
I have found that positive phone calls home help to foster a positive relationship with parents like nothing else. This year we built time into our in-service day for Ts to make these important calls. #satchat
Q3: In #Culturize@casas_jimmy shares, "Average schools don't inspire greatness-& greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners." What tip(s) can you share to develop productive relationships & engage community resources. #satchat#schoolPR
A2: One example of using the power of tech:
We created a video of advice for incoming K parents from K parents and K teachers. It was a very positive video with good suggestions. #satchat
A2 Invite them in. Make the school an open place for all stakeholders. Community volunteers and be a great asset and family events can help build positive relationships with the community. #satchat
A2/: Educators can create/sustain positive/collaborative/productive relationships w/ families (esp. #ELLs) by listening to their stories/situations and from there, working together to create appropriate/attainable goals for the Ss. #satchat
A2: It’s about communication, inviting ppl into our school, & making them feel welcome & valued. There are many different perspective & it’s important to hear them all & collaborate. I have used feedback from parents to plan events that they feel they want/need most. #satchat
A3: Develop partnerships that are mutually beneficial, be sure to “feed” the partnership to help it grow. Develop programming together where the schools & community partners have a voice. Highlight the benefits, praise progress, & learn from mistakes #satchat#schoolpr#allin4nb
A3: I have found that positive phone calls home help to foster a positive relationship with parents like nothing else. This year we built time into our in-service day for Ts to make these important calls. #satchat
Q3: In #Culturize@casas_jimmy shares, "Average schools don't inspire greatness-& greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners." What tip(s) can you share to develop productive relationships & engage community resources. #satchat#schoolPR
Q3 one of our school values is life-long learning. We are fortunate enough to offer adult learning programs on our campus along with endowed lectures. Anyway to get the community on campus. #satchathttps://t.co/COD6braP9O
Our district has held some of these events too. It's wonderful, but I am often disappointed in low turnouts. I understand that it's hard for all parents to join. How do we reach those that aren't coming, for whatever the reasons may be? #satchat
Hadn’t thought much about mid-summer events, but why not? Regular emails from the principal are great but even better to have something in person to bring it home... #SatChat
A2: I think it is important for schools to be constantly present in the community. Building those relationships is key to student success. Examples such as popsicles with principals/book club during summer months to help summer slide is always fun #Satchat
#satchat A2: Also responsive communication through many channels, can't all be phone calls, emails and backpack letters. W/social media I have been able to not only get info to my parents, but answer questions from my device anywhere, anytime! responsiveness is key
A3- be genuine, be open to feedback, be student centered and focused. Let students, parents, and community members know you are there to support and ensure all students are successful. Be visible to them. Let them know they are an essential piece to the school #satchat
Q3: In #Culturize@casas_jimmy shares, "Average schools don't inspire greatness-& greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners." What tip(s) can you share to develop productive relationships & engage community resources. #satchat#schoolPR
A3: 1 tip to develop productive relationships & engage community resources is to know that we can't do it all by ourselves. To achieve greatness, we need to work together & rely on our combined efforts #satchat
A2 Family book clubs Maker spaces project based learning with an authentic school or community challenge help build engagement and new partnerships #satchat
A3: In terms of engaging community resources, don’t hesitate to reach out to everyone and anyone who might care about what’s in the best interest of the kids. For me, that means getting out to the local library, bookstore, etc to form those relationships #satchat
Q3: In #Culturize@casas_jimmy shares, "Average schools don't inspire greatness-& greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners." What tip(s) can you share to develop productive relationships & engage community resources. #satchat#schoolPR
A2 Keep focus of partnerships with families on serving learners well - working with a district-wide parent council to share information and hear about school activities, questions and interests from a parent perspective. #Satchat
A3: Well as @burgessdave & @JayBilly2 emphasize "create an uncommon experience" for Ss. Showing that your school is not average, that your teaching is unique and engaging will engage w/ Ss & parents to see your #culture & increases buy-in because it's genuine #satchat
Q3: In #Culturize@casas_jimmy shares, "Average schools don't inspire greatness-& greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners." What tip(s) can you share to develop productive relationships & engage community resources. #satchat#schoolPR
A3: Be transparent and share the school’s mission & vision for teaching and learning with all stakeholders, communicate and connect-the culture you wish to build is the culture you model, evey single day! #satchat
Q3: In #Culturize@casas_jimmy shares, "Average schools don't inspire greatness-& greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners." What tip(s) can you share to develop productive relationships & engage community resources. #satchat#schoolPR
My favorite collaboration to date is when we invited the entire school community to come out and hear @kroigdebellis speak at #nerdcampnj. The board President came and stayed all day, and many parents read Kaitlin’s book in advance of the event, asked her to sign #satchat
A3 If our families can’t come to us, we need to go to them (BBQs at apartments & home visits) and make events all inclusive (family picnics not Moms and Muffins for example). #satchat
Q3: In #Culturize@casas_jimmy shares, "Average schools don't inspire greatness-& greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners." What tip(s) can you share to develop productive relationships & engage community resources. #satchat#schoolPR
A3: Don’t rely on others to build relationships. Make it happen! All of us play a role in community/parent partnerships. Every student benefits from a strong school and stakeholder partnership. #satchat
A3. When staff has formulated a clear instructional vision for the school, ownership can be extended to the parent community. A typically reliable pathway for this is developing curriculum and assessment expertise of parents. Requires time, patience, and a stepped plan. #Satchat
A3 My goal is to share one positive thing from the school library every day via Twitter. The students love the replies from authors, who occasionally send us surprise gifts. #satchat
A3 It's vital to get the community involved in the school, but don't always ask for something. Invite them in to see the great things happening in your school and then ask for suggestions and support. #satchat
A3. We strive to get feedback from our students and parents (we listen) and then we use their ideas where possible to connect with our community. Also giving kids opportunities to lead empowers them and they take more pride in the school. #satchat
A1 authentically involve parents - I heard a novel idea recently / student led conferences really engage parents with their child / what if we encouraged parents to lead a conf about their child vs the teacher alone? What would we learn differently in that scenario? #satchat
We see a more positive turnout for grades 5 and 6 than we do at grades 7 and 8. I am still searching for the answer …. here to learn from all of the brilliant people here! #satchat
Know the community & be present. Listen when Ss & Ps talk about where they go, what’s important to them, or what they need. Then, go out into the community & make personal connections w/ local resources. Give a specific reason you want to build a relationship with them. #satchat
Q3: In #Culturize@casas_jimmy shares, "Average schools don't inspire greatness-& greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners." What tip(s) can you share to develop productive relationships & engage community resources. #satchat#schoolPR
A3 Leave no stones unturned. Be open minded to everything. Use your network to find people and explore new possibilities! When trying to find resources you need to be BOLD! #satchat@dalstonEDU
#satchat A3 I am fortunate enough to live in the town where I #teach, and I am constantly aware of the understanding that #student success is something to which we are all connected.Their success is our success. We support fundraisers, we attend concerts and plays; so important.
Inspiring greatness is not teaching greatness, just as you can’t learn grit by doing longer worksheets. It’s all about the power of example and the freedoom to take risks. Leaders must allow teachers to take risk if they want teachers to allow students to take risks. #satchat
A3 I ensure to keep a line of communication open with my parents at all times. I am constantly sending home positive notes for student engagement and behavior as well as utilizing class dojo to send positive reinforcement messages #satchat
Yesss meet parents and students where they are. Don't assume they have the means to come to the school. Get out and be visible in the communities and in their neighborhoods #satchat
A3 Business partnerships can be formed by having an open mind about what it is they can do. Leave the invitation open to not just monetary support but volunteering time, using their expertise to support a school function or teaching about their expertise. #satchat
A3: Realizing we are not "just" teachers. We bring our culture with us, through our voice, through out positive actions. We can cause ripples, for good or for ill throughout classrooms, schools, and communities. #satchat
A3: schools have to be ever-present in the community and invite them into the schools to build relationships with families. I also think it’s important for teachers and admin. to have positive communication with parents first. Never start with negative phone calls home #Satchat
A3. We partner with local chefs and farmers during #F2SMonth, host shop and dine local events, & partner with a local bike shop which offers complimentary checks for kids and families on Walk and Roll to School Days @HopewellES#satchat
Q3: In #Culturize@casas_jimmy shares, "Average schools don't inspire greatness-& greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners." What tip(s) can you share to develop productive relationships & engage community resources. #satchat#schoolPR
A3: I reject the notion that we need greatness from students in order for society to thrive. What we need is compassion, civility, & innovation. We don't need more exceptionality. We need to raise level of average to ensure that all have access to a quality education. #satchat
A3: Ask for feedback from parents after all events. Ask for ideas before planning events. Add polls to your school Facebook page for check-ins. #satchat
Q3: In #Culturize@casas_jimmy shares, "Average schools don't inspire greatness-& greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners." What tip(s) can you share to develop productive relationships & engage community resources. #satchat#schoolPR
A3 My goal is to share one positive thing from the school library every day via Twitter. The students love the replies from authors, who occasionally send us surprise gifts. #satchat
Q3: Know the community & be present. Listen when Ss & Ps talk about where they go, what’s important to them, or what they need. Then, go out into the community & make personal connections w/ local resources. Give a specific reason you want to build a relationship. #satchat
A3: We are focusing heavily of #GlobalAwareness in our schools this year with the intention and purpose of inspiring empathy and fostering relationships between our student and community, state, national, and global counterparts. #SatChat
A3: Sustaining success means finding continuous ways to push the envelope => as soon as we start accepting greatness we risk slipping to mediocrity #satchat
A3: We invite the community in for Homecoming, Back to School night, Community fitness programs, musicals, etc. The more the doors are open the more parents and the community will engage #satchat#schoolpr
Absolutely courtney! Too many parents only hear about what their child is doing wrong when in actuality they are doing sooo many positive things that are getting overlooked. #satchat
A3: schools have to be ever-present in the community and invite them into the schools to build relationships with families. I also think it’s important for teachers and admin. to have positive communication with parents first. Never start with negative phone calls home #Satchat
#satchat A3 Show your support in any way you can. Attend sporting events, drop off clothes at the clothing drive, shop where your #students work to let them know you are proud of their efforts.
On the parent end (and as a parent of 4), the middle grades get overwhelming. The factory model of moving from class to class begins, and as a parent I’m just trying to keep up with the grade portal and tracking 8 teachers instead of just 1. #satchat
A3: #satchat social media again for the win. Find where your community resources as stakeholders communicate. Our parents tended to be on instagram & FB - but our community resources tended to use twitter. Using all forms 2 put our needs out there & need 4 community resources.
Q4: @E_Sheninger & @trishrubin have written the book BrandED to help educators to tell their story, build relationships & empower learning. How does telling your story about your classroom/school/district & impact Ss, families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#brandEDU
Hey, #Satchat! Q4: There is power and love in the classroom environment, we have to bring it to the public so that they understand just how amazing our #students and #teachers truly are. White Plains Public Schools: the educated choice https://t.co/73Lfkfo7Qc@TheBradCurrie
Ashle, digital learning coach from SC joining late. A1 As a district level employee I try to attend events at all 4 schools in my district. From sporting events to family nights, I try to get out there and meet new parents all the time. #satchat
A3: Reach out to the community, business and people in the area, ask parents if they know anyone who would be willing to help out at the school. We have community members come in to be "sponsors" for students. They can talk to them or redirect them in various situations. #satchat
Rank sort PD experiences - https://t.co/pU8hRrD7GR …
Please take a moment to respond to this 3 question survey about the impact of different PD experience upon you as a professional. Please share widely and thanks in advance! #satchat
1 min during my child's baseball game to respond on my device to a simple question such as - What day is hat day this week? keeps the conversation going when bigger issues arrive #satchat A2: followup
Q4: @E_Sheninger & @trishrubin have written the book BrandED to help educators to tell their story, build relationships & empower learning. How does telling your story about your classroom/school/district & impact Ss, families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#brandEDU
Schools that sponsor hands-on nights for parents to learn from and with their children get great engagement and deepened understanding of why instructional approaches exist in schools from maker work to math strategies to project focus #Satchat
A3 #satchat I think I like what @msoskil is saying - "What we need is compassion, civility, & innovation" - I think that is greatness, or will create greatness
Q4: @E_Sheninger & @trishrubin have written the book BrandED to help educators to tell their story, build relationships & empower learning. How does telling your story about your classroom/school/district & impact Ss, families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#brandEDU
A4: When we can post pictures on our Twitter/Facebook page it provides a window into our school for parents to see what is happening. Always looking to see how we can have more parents on Twitter and follow #ByramPride. #satchat
A3: Schools as mutually beneficial community resources => how can we find ways to make an impact beyond 8:00-3:00? Adult learning opportunities? Health clinics? Child care? #satchat
A3: We planned a whole community event for Ps & Ss around the ‘One School, One Book’ SEL Reading. We brought in food donated from local restaurants, displayed thematic art by Ss, S chorale performed & our local chapter of Ministry for Migrant Works presented. #satchat#schoolPR
Q3: In #Culturize@casas_jimmy shares, "Average schools don't inspire greatness-& greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners." What tip(s) can you share to develop productive relationships & engage community resources. #satchat#schoolPR
A3 Discuss the value of emotional intelligence that you are trying to develop in school and share this resource for how parents can support their children at home: #satchathttps://t.co/wvCsAIeu4e
A4: When we share the incredible learning and innovation that takes place in our schools with enthusiasm and positivity, that energy spreads and permeates the community, people want to get involved and connected! #satchat
Q4: @E_Sheninger & @trishrubin have written the book BrandED to help educators to tell their story, build relationships & empower learning. How does telling your story about your classroom/school/district & impact Ss, families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#brandEDU
One of my colleagues does an all call at Back to School Night to parents: If there’s anything about the work you do that could apply to ELA class, please let us know! This year we’re touring Audible studios in Newark thanks to a parent! #satchat
We've seeking this answer too. Student-led conferences are one way to build capacity and co-constructing goals for students, families, and teachers. We're not there yet, but we're making progress. Kids may hold the answer to how we can help parents re-imagine school. #satchat
A4- telling your story builds relationships with Ss and Ps. They know you are genuine and you care about them/their child. It builds rapport and relationships for years to come #satchat
Q4: @E_Sheninger & @trishrubin have written the book BrandED to help educators to tell their story, build relationships & empower learning. How does telling your story about your classroom/school/district & impact Ss, families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#brandEDU
A4: I think telling your story invites honesty from the school and families. That open book image allows for all to feel comfortable having honest communication. It allows for human connection on multiple levels regarding education #Satchat
A4 Sharing your schools story and successes leads to positive community impressions and involvement. Great things your school is doing should be spread far and wide and shared with the community to build a positive image for your school. #satchat
A4 We have a school Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter account that shares lots of pictures and other information, but @SmorePages transformed our newsletter for the better. #satchat
A4: The story, or “brand” of your district is the thread that weaves the community together. Raising awareness of the vision, mission and purpose of the district gives folks understanding that often fosters greater support and involvement. #satchat
A4. Parents typically are not in classrooms daily or see staff PD - so use of SM (student vlog, blogs, pics, stories) strengthens the connections from home-community-school #satchat
Q4: The more I share what we are doing through social media (the district has Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and a website) the more parents and students will approach me with issues/questions. Parents want to SEE not just hear about what we are doing in class. #satchat
Q4: @E_Sheninger & @trishrubin have written the book BrandED to help educators to tell their story, build relationships & empower learning. How does telling your story about your classroom/school/district & impact Ss, families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#brandEDU
A4 by telling your story it allows others to understand the world of education better. I feel as though people think being an educator is an easy profession; but time, dedication and a few tears are occur in our line of work. We want what’s best for our students #satchat
Love the circle here. Devices ARE a part of the strategy and also ONLY PART of the strategy. So consider the consequences of relying on them AND of placing restrictions on them. #SchoolPR#K12PRchat#SatChat
How can teacher leaders and administrative leaders partner to create and sustain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with families
and the community for the benefit of students? Share an example you are proud of in your school/district. #satchat#schoolPR
A4: Image is from the last page of a recent PD session I gave.
TELL YOU CLASSROOM, SCHOOL AND DISTRICT STORY!
There are so many awesome stories, experiences & opportunities people don't know about. Tell them.. share.. be proud of the work of your students & colleagues!
#satchat
Hey, #Satchat! Q4: There is power and love in the classroom environment, we have to bring it to the public so that they understand just how amazing our #students and #teachers truly are. White Plains Public Schools: the educated choice https://t.co/73Lfkfo7Qc@TheBradCurrie
A3. It is a cliche (and something that people sometimes pay only lip service to) but focusing on students in the aggregate and as individuals is the best way to unify and align the efforts of all stakeholders of any learning community. #satchat
#satchat A4 I name my Ss every year. They have to live up to it. This year they are the Believers. They believe are chosen to be in our class and have a mission to support and believe in each other. My Ss come to me year after year sharing their memories & their class name.
A2 Some of our most successful family nights have been our STEAM Nights at 3 of the schools. I try to be be on the T teams responsible for planning these events to provide digital support and to help in any way possible. #satchat
Agreed! We are now in our third year of Student Led Conferences at the middle school level and we went from 25% of parents coming in to spring conferences to over 95%. #satchat
A4: I heard @JayBilly2 say that if you don’t tell your story, someone else will. What’s happening in our schools shouldn’t be a fill in the blank or choose your own adventure for the outside looking in. Control your narrative by being transparent and sharing #satchat
Q4: @E_Sheninger & @trishrubin have written the book BrandED to help educators to tell their story, build relationships & empower learning. How does telling your story about your classroom/school/district & impact Ss, families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#brandEDU
A4: my nonprofit tells our story about the importance of teaching the child's mind WITH the heart at the same time. This impacts teachers and students positively as SEL becomes part of the daily curriculum instead of a stand alone add on. #satchat
Q4: @E_Sheninger & @trishrubin have written the book BrandED to help educators to tell their story, build relationships & empower learning. How does telling your story about your classroom/school/district & impact Ss, families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#brandEDU
Telling the school or district story should be a priority because it provides families with a different level of access, engagement & partnership. Schools can no longer function as fortresses because if we don’t tell our story, someone else will! #satchat#HackingLeadership
A4: Telling your story lets those in the community know what it is like in your classroom and how you impact Ss and your community through teaching. It can also draw attention to the great things that are done in your classroom and community. #satchat
A4: #satchat If we don't tell our story, they fill the void with what little info they have (positive or negative) Constantly sharing the positive & challenging work & results from within helps add to the story they have made in their head.
A4 Parents, Ss and community get an inside view at the amazing things taking place! Ss and Ts are proud of their work and they’re excited to share! What a great conversation you can have with people about the innovative things you’re doing! #satchat
A4:Your brand is essential - more than telling a school story, it breeds interconnectedness and provides an identity for all stakeholders - something we built, together. #satchat
A3: Think long-term, as in generations. If the schools are aware of their own history, if the stories of the town are entwined with the school, your schools and your town will be seen as one.
PR is short-term, and self-serving. Stories belong to everyone #satchat
Awesome! My school @LISShines sends out monthly newsletters & shares frequently on Twitter too! It feels great to know parents, Ss, & Ts alike can access school involvement & positively so easily #satchat
A4 We have a school Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter account that shares lots of pictures and other information, but @SmorePages transformed our newsletter for the better. #satchat
A4: Image is from the last page of a recent PD session I gave.
TELL YOU CLASSROOM, SCHOOL AND DISTRICT STORY!
There are so many awesome stories, experiences & opportunities people don't know about. Tell them.. share.. be proud of the work of your students & colleagues!
#satchat
Well said. We families often aren’t included in the stuff our kids are the most—the teaching and learning they experience every day. Do we think of asking “Explain how you teach x?” Are teachers and administrators eager and prepared to answer? #ptchat#FamEngage#SatChat
One of the keys to being welcoming & approachable to our families is by being transparent! Transparency around curricular decisions; transparency around instructional practices; transparency about what we stand for & what we believe in! #HackingLeadership#Satchat
Q4: Telling our school’s story gives the school a name, face, & purpose. It focuses on the positive. It allows parents & community members to know what’s going on when they’re not in our building. It allows Ss to feel proud about what they’re doing each day. #satchat
Q4: @E_Sheninger & @trishrubin have written the book BrandED to help educators to tell their story, build relationships & empower learning. How does telling your story about your classroom/school/district & impact Ss, families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#brandEDU
A4. Ss, families and the broader community LOVE to see what is happening in the classroom. Makes them feel connected! Sharing pics of projects on Twitter/teacher pages helps promote the BRAND! #satchat
Q5:"The biggest barrier to innovation & “game-changer” in education, are the same thing. Us" via @gcouros#InnovatorsMindset. What is one thing that you are going to try or do immediately to help your community understand a new vision for learning? #satchat#schoolPR#FutureReady
"The biggest barrier to innovation & “game-changer” in education, are the same thing. Us." via @gcouros#InnovatorsMindset. What is one thing that you are going to try or do immediately to help your community understand a new vision for learning? #satchat#schoolPR#FutureReady
A3 We have an event where business leaders from the community tour all 4 of our schools. Not only do they see the amazing thing our Ss our doing, but they give us feedback as to what world-class skills they think Ss need to be successful when they leave school. #satchat
A3: Address concerns right away and reach out to local groups from families to grant providers or other educators for advice/assistance. My school has received two major grants because the leaders recognized an issue and requested help/collaboration. #satchat
A4. I always viewed Twitter and Facebook as an opportunity to ahare the many special moments—big and small—that I experience every day as a school leader. By using this lens, it has become an important tool for families to begin to know me #satchat
A4: Parents and other community members want to be involved in what is going on in the schoolhouse and social media is a great way of inviting them in! #satchat#smsraidernation#WeAreBirdvilleISD
Q4: @E_Sheninger & @trishrubin have written the book BrandED to help educators to tell their story, build relationships & empower learning. How does telling your story about your classroom/school/district & impact Ss, families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#brandEDU
A4: I don’t necessarily think “my story” is all that important. I’m here to help create “our” district story which includes admin, parents, Ss, Ts, staff, etc. The focus is where we are going together & how we are giving back within our community/globally. #satchat#allin4NB
Telling your story effectively requires reaching across multiple platforms -print, digital, social media and face to face and also in multiple languages as needed. #satchat
I love this because it points out that we can control the message. If we don't tell our story or integrate with the community then we're not involved in what's being said, positive or negative... #satchat
Q4: @E_Sheninger & @trishrubin have written the book BrandED to help educators to tell their story, build relationships & empower learning. How does telling your story about your classroom/school/district & impact Ss, families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#brandEDU
A5: 1 thing that I have been trying to do to help community understand a new vision for learning is modeling the belief in others' learning that we want for student learning. That and sharing that vision as often as I can with whoever I can #satchat
A5: I am going to listen and learn from experienced administrators to create my own innovative frame of reference. I will also spend time collaborating with my awesome colleagues to develop and share our vision. @noyi@DMastroG4#satchat#schoolpr#allin4NB
Telling your story effectively requires reaching across multiple platforms -print, digital, social media and face to face and also in multiple languages as needed. #satchat
Telling the school or district story should be a priority because it provides families with a different level of access, engagement & partnership. Schools can no longer function as fortresses because if we don’t tell our story, someone else will! #satchat#HackingLeadership
A4 I send out a biweekly newsletter with recurring subheadings: "For Consideration", "In Our Classrooms", and "Past Conversations" with cited research, articles, blog posts, as well as in-class photos of students and teachers interacting/applying related concepts. #satchat
In reply to
@dalstonEDU, @E_Sheninger, @trishrubin
A5. Learning must be different for our current kids (compared to past) as it must be engaging, rigorous, relevant to prepare them for changing world. But it starts w/ kindness, relationships and positivity. #satchat
Q5: I would really like to do a spotlight on my school weekly in our local paper. I work in a small district; sharing what students have been doing within the school wall's during the week helps with communicating the positive activities students are engaged in. #satchat
A4: I heard @JayBilly2 say that if you don’t tell your story, someone else will. What’s happening in our schools shouldn’t be a fill in the blank or choose your own adventure for the outside looking in. Control your narrative by being transparent and sharing #satchat
Q4: @E_Sheninger & @trishrubin have written the book BrandED to help educators to tell their story, build relationships & empower learning. How does telling your story about your classroom/school/district & impact Ss, families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR#brandEDU
Q5:"The biggest barrier to innovation & “game-changer” in education, are the same thing. Us" via @gcouros#InnovatorsMindset. What is one thing that you are going to try or do immediately to help your community understand a new vision for learning? #satchat#schoolPR#FutureReady
Yes! It’s great because (a) it’s at night, so it’s more accessible to kids in day camp and parents who work during the day; (b) it involves a community partner (I’m married to a public children’s librarian who’s very busy in the summer!); and (c) it’s a movie, man! #SatChat
A4: The level of transparency you choose goes hand and hand with building trust. There is nothing more vulnerable than “opening our doors” but by doing so we are encouraging conversation, connection, and growth #satchat
"The biggest barrier to innovation & “game-changer” in education, are the same thing. Us." via @gcouros#InnovatorsMindset. What is one thing that you are going to try or do immediately to help your community understand a new vision for learning? #satchat#schoolPR#FutureReady
Thinking and acting longterm when telling our school stories is KEY! Our stories must include everyone and the larger collective in our communities for everyone to move forward together. #satchat
YES!!! Couldn’t agree more. Our Mass Media Teacher @Yimbo5 is trying to do the same thing with our morning announcements and by having students create documentaries. #satchat
A4: I don’t necessarily think “my story” is all that important. I’m here to help create “our” district story which includes admin, parents, Ss, Ts, staff, etc. The focus is where we are going together & how we are giving back within our community/globally. #satchat#allin4NB
Telling the school or district story should be a priority because it provides families with a different level of access, engagement & partnership. Schools can no longer function as fortresses because if we don’t tell our story, someone else will! #satchat#HackingLeadership
A5 21st century skills have to be an essential focus of learning. Building those skills throughout the curriculum and including them in instruction on a daily basis will create learning opportunities that transform your classroom. #satchat
A5: #satchat All #stakeholders have to be involved in developing the vision and understanding the need for change, the data, etc. Only then do they fully embrace and help move the vision forward! #vision#innovation#involvment
A3 “When families, community groups, business & schools come together to support learning, students achieve more in school, stay in school longer, and enjoy the experience more” - Brendan O’Keefe @insightguy@edutopiahttps://t.co/zhs25AKnB4#satchat
A1: Standing outside the door in the morning greeting Ss. Asking Ps which method of communication works for them- most prefer tech. Inviting Ps to class activities!
Our principal @MelissaKrieger2 is a gr8 role model for this. #satchat#schoolPR
@NPBEA1 Standard 8: Effective #eduleaders engage families & the community in meaningful, reciprocal, & mutually beneficial ways to promote each Ss' academic success & well-being. How are you approachable, accessible, & welcoming to families & your community? #satchat#schoolPR
A3 We have an event where business leaders from the community tour all 4 of our schools. Not only do they see the amazing thing our Ss our doing, but they give us feedback as to what world-class skills they think Ss need to be successful when they leave school. #satchat
A5: I think it is important for me to get out more in the community and go to our community night events more frequently to show them the face of educators today. It is very different from the past I believe #Satchat
A4: Sharing my classroom story through weekly newsletters informs Ps on how much the #ELL Ss have worked on as well as establishes a sense of pride for the Ss to see how much they accomplished. #satchat
A4 social media is part of mainstream communication & our parents especially of elem aged children are a SM generation .. schools and Ts who share what’s going on via FB, texts, twitter, IG make the day accessible - but we have to be careful abt use of images too #satchat
A5 I’m going to find more ways to reach people. Your vision for learning can’t be supported if no one knows what it is. Finding multiple ways to connect with people is my mission! #satchat@dalstonEDU
A5: In developing a new Strategic Plan we invited the entire community, BOE, Admin, Ts, Ss, parents, local community members, to participate in the process-through which we collaboratively defined the vision and purpose of our district. #SatChat
I've never thought of doing this with middle school; I think this would really help my kids too! We're struggling to motivate them to join the workforce once they graduate. #satchat
A4 I use Twitter to tell the story of my schools from my view point. I want the community and others to know the innovative things our Ss and Ts are doing in our district! We have so many positive things going on I want to promote them. #satchat
A5: Be visible and support district initiatives, inform stakeholders, be enthusiastically positive, if we are not the change we wish to see, who will be? #satchat
A4. I always viewed Twitter and Facebook as an opportunity to ahare the many special moments—big and small—that I experience every day as a school leader. By using this lens, it has become an important tool for families to begin to know me #satchat
Q4: Telling our school’s story gives the school a name, face, & purpose. It focuses on the positive. It allows parents & community members to know what’s going on when they’re not in our building. It allows Ss to feel proud about what they’re doing each day. #satchat
A5 Maker activities in the library might be a challenge to teachers who reflexively shush students as they enter what can be a noisy busy place these days. #satchat
A5 This is one of the goals of our strategic plan. We are doing our best to have more of a presence at community events to share and celebrate our school story. #satchat
A5: I feel like social media allows parents to see learning in action. Also, our new super this year has several initiatives to build community pride. #satchat
Our local district did a maker fair in the evening engaging older students mentor younger ones. They used gym, library and various classrooms. #satchat
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like an opportunity to share concerns too, and even just curiosities... as a parent I don’t always understand the school’s or teacher’s philosophy about homework. #SatChat
A5: I am leading a Family & Community Engagement committee this year. One of our goals is to thoughtfully invite families & our community into our school more so they can teach us & we can teach them. The best way to help others understand is by showing them firsthand. #satchat
Q4: Telling our school’s story gives the school a name, face, & purpose. It focuses on the positive. It allows parents & community members to know what’s going on when they’re not in our building. It allows Ss to feel proud about what they’re doing each day. #satchat
A5: We will be holding community meetings, an #edtech night and sending a survey to share our ideas and gather community input and support for our (district and community) vision of learning. #satchat
Oh.. I've been using the @seesaw app the past 2 years & it's a great way to help parents that can't be in the school connect to what their children are doing during the day & what they are learning. They can post comments to their child about their work. it's great! #satchat
A5: well, as an ELA Supv I might be a bit biased, but I’m going to try to build up the culture of reading in my district. There are so many ideas, innovations, and trends in education, so much of which I love. But in the end, nothing trumps kids who read #satchat
A5: I will use my #bilingualism to promote PTA/evening events for my Ss’ families in hopes of helping them understand our goals for the Ss as well as having them become an integral part of the Ss learning process. #satchat
In both MS and Elem schools I’ve taught in, fundraising has been a major source of collaboration & productive relationships w families. One particular fundraiser that really stands out is the Fall Carnival at #EHcommUNITY#satchat#schoolPR#WeAreRoslyn
How can teacher leaders and administrative leaders partner to create and sustain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with families
and the community for the benefit of students? Share an example you are proud of in your school/district. #satchat#schoolPR
A3 Encourage schools to seek out community events to participate in. By actively participating in the community (away from the campus) it makes school more inviting to people who might otherwise be intimidated #satchat
A5. I think educators sometimes have a hard time clearly explaining how they will improve their districts because they are using jargon to avoid having to get to the essentials of what will happen and who will do what. Simple language is the key to all living the plan. #satchat
A6. We have eco-conscious students @HopewellES. In our cafeteria we’ve removed plastic straws & are transitioning from single use water bottles to spring water infused w/ our own veggies/herbs. Students recently addressed town council to reduce plastic bag use in town #satchat
Our schools invite families and the community to cool events like multicultural nights, STEmerdays, fairs that share PBLs, and parent talks on a regular basis... #satchat
A6: Our BNN (Byram News Network) allows students to create the positive messages throughout our school. One student had a passion for star wars and created his own game show involving Ss, Ts, and even the principal. #satchat
A6: We include Ss in our tech decisions. It is amazing to hear the insight and passion that Ss can bring to those discussions. Looking to create further opportunities for Ss to share their passions #satchat
A5: Well it isn’t exactly a new thing for me...but I am persistent in my pursuit of what I value! And I can only hope my actions speak my heart. #satchat
You still have time to register for Stand TALL Leadership Lunch & Learn! Maximize your leadership and get some free lunch! #lunchlearn#education#satchat#educaton
A6: Our BNN (Byram News Network) allows students to create the positive messages throughout our school. One student had a passion for star wars and created his own game show involving Ss, Ts, and even the principal. #satchathttps://t.co/jYSeijo8BH
Q4: Telling our school’s story gives the school a name, face, & purpose. It focuses on the positive. It allows parents & community members to know what’s going on when they’re not in our building. It allows Ss to feel proud about what they’re doing each day. #satchat
A5 First year as director: Immediately changing the focus of faculty meetings (~10 min overview of what's coming, rest of meeting as school-relevant PD), pushing out biweekly (aforementioned) newsletter, & trying to observe/learn quickly to bring stakeholders on board. #satchat
A3: Every day there are countless missed opportunities. It’s those opportunities that will fill our cup & keep our passion & purpose alive. Engage others w/a simple greeting, a heartfelt thank you, a kind gesture or a “How are u doing today?” Fill your tank. #satchat#culturize
A6: I’m just beginning to take steps in this journey by having Ss participate in a Wonder Wall that leads to Genius Hour/Passion project explorations. Just this week Ss made their first @Flipgrid reports on Genius Hour discoveries to share with our school! #satchat
A3: Every day there are countless missed opportunities. It’s those opportunities that will fill our cup & keep our passion & purpose alive. Engage others w/a simple greeting, a heartfelt thank you, a kind gesture or a “How are u doing today?” Fill your tank. #satchat#culturize
It really is a good way to connect! Good point! The chat feature is nice too. I used that a lot when I was in the classroom (without sharing my number). #satchat
A5: I am leading a Family & Community Engagement committee this year. One of our goals is to thoughtfully invite families & our community into our school more so they can teach us & we can teach them. The best way to help others understand is by showing them firsthand. #satchat
A6: Our art teacher has her students create art that has been used to decorate our auditorium foyer. She also has students doing art projects on business fronts downtown. Our community has loved watching our students take an active role in sprucing up our town. #satchat
A6: Our Ss need to be able to share their plan for improving the world with the community and beyond. Here is a documentary one of our 6th graders created last year with the help of @yimbohttps://t.co/3w6WMdiVss#satchat
A6: providing opportunities to work on curricular projects that positively affect their local community not only empowers but also ignores purpose & passion in our Ss. #satchat
A6: Our BNN (Byram News Network) is created and produced by our 8th graders and sent out to everyone homeroom to play first thing in the morning. It is now also on our website and Facebook page for the world to see. Check it out here: https://t.co/PVyZAiUYK1#satchat
A5: I feel like social media allows parents to see learning in action. Also, our new super this year has several initiatives to build community pride. #satchat
A6 continued: Our ag classes also grow garden produce plants and sell them as a fundraiser. They then wrote and received a grant for a state of the art greenhouse which a local business helped build. Watching the community support this initiative has been amazing! #satchat
You have to involve community in the way they learn - there are many paths to that including but not limited to media -how do kids, Ts & you help parents learn abt why change & begin 2 invest in a shift in practice or policy or philosophy? It’s story that moves ppl #SatChat
C&I newsletter to staff is a great idea for highlighting updates, shout outs to awesome teachers, and providing resources @keirascussa26#satchat#allin4NB#schoolpr
A1: In our district we promote academic success in a # of ways. A few include:
1. C and I Newsletters to faculty each month
2. Newsletter to faculty from Sup each month
3. Quarterly community newsletter
4. Title 1 Stakeholder meetings
5. Community meetings
#satchat
As students left for Fall Break we posted to our schools social media accounts pictures of the books we are reading over break & asked parents to share what their students are reading. Examples of us reading is so much better than reading logs requiring students to read. #satchat
A6: #satchat We were launching a #green#oasis component for our #STEM lab & I needed a visual or graphic 2 help get the word out, so I asked one of our student artists. She asked me questions & created a student art piece I could make into a jpg for our logo for the #oasis
A6: We have been working hard to celebrate our Ss & give them a voice. I recently met with reps from each of our classes to create a school constitution that they’ll be sharing with the whole school at an assembly. Their visions for our school led to their decisions. #satchat
THAT'S THE END OF #satchat FOR TODAY
Huge thanks to @dalstonEDU & @NJSchoolPRAssoc for guest moderating and to our dedicated PLN for your participation.
Next week is all about the Tough Educational Conversation.
Join @TheBradCurrie@wkrakower and I at 7:30am EST next week!
Sorry to be popping in and out this am. Couldn’t miss an opportunity to learn about such an important topic w my #PLN
Thank you 🙏🏻 moderators for such insightful & thought-provoking questions! Will be reading through chat again tonight #satchat#schoolPR
A6. Our school started a OOTM club last year, made it to World Finals and placed 6th! School board and community at large help finance their trip to Iowa. Life changing event for our kids! They shared a video of their trip w/board when they returned! #satchat
Thanks for the brain boost #pln!! I used @TweetDeck for the first time and it was awesome for helping me organize my thoughts in between Q’s. #satchat#allin4NB
A3: as my 5 year old nephew was taught by his kindergarten teacher, we can be bucket fillers or bucket dippers. What do we want to be? We want to fill each others buckets not dip into others’ buckets. #satchat
A6: @WeAreMPSD 20Time for our Ss allows them to choose a coach, identify a societal problem, endure the iterative process, develop a prototype, conduct a TED style presentation, and have their voice heard by the larger community. #FutureReadyNJ#satchat
Thank you #satchat peeps for getting my day energized. Didn't even need that second cup of coffee, when you are reading, typing and having light bulbs go off that fast! Have a #KidsDeserveIt week! #principalsinaction
A6: I will be providing students a venue to share their Passion Projects (Genius Hour Work) with the staff and community this year. I’m excited to see the outcome! #SatChat
The need to focus on the best interests of students/players applies to athletic organizations or groups that work with students in the arts. The best example I know of is @Fury__Girls—a AAA hockey club that values players as individuals while developing them as athletes. #satchat
"The goal isn't to be a 'real man'—it's to be a decent adult human being, who also happens to be male.
This is much more valuable to the world, and yet far more difficult—which is why so many men are unable to attain it."
#SaturdayMorning#SatChathttps://t.co/RTx8IaiEiB
A6: This week we had our 1st "Recent Alumni with a Cool Job" speak to our HS students.
Our students loved the K9 Cop's inspirational stories & asked great questions. #satchat
Thanks to everyone for moderating today / important conversation for us all - to access great resources and ideas abt parent engagement follow @DrSConstantino#satchat
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