Good morning, all! Sporting a very attractive Brenda Vaccaro voice this morning thanks to a nasty cold! Hope your week was fabulous! Remember, we appreciate you! #sunchat
Sunday is the start of a new week- officially Happy Teacher Appreciation Week everyone! You are awesome, you are doing incredible work, and I’m proud to count you all as colleagues! #sunchat#TeacherAppreciationWeek
We meet as unit teachers and we start to set up a document where we can all add input to what we are observing. Our admin. also has access to this. #sunchat#sbpd
Good morning, friends! I'm off to rehearse with my church choir in a few minutes, but I wanted to pop in, say hello, and let you all know how much I appreciate you! #sunchat
LOL! Thanks - I don't leave the comfort of my bed or comb my hair or brush my teeth, so..... good thing this doesn't require video to participate. :) #sunchat
We usually reach out to the parents through email or a phone call. We find that they are usually on board with whatever can help their child. I think we are lucky in that sense. #sunchat#sbpdchat
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I love the topic for today because it belies the importance of developing relationships with your kids- every one of them. Have confidence to ask them, make sure they have comfort to talk to you. #sunchat
The best way to identify is to use the workshop model as a structure for your class. It allows you to maximize time w/Ss. As a high school T, Ss can tell you what they are struggling with easily #sunchat
The process always starts with a formative assessment followed by conversation with the student. I want to find the "why" of their behavior and let them know that I am aware of and care about their struggles. Its best when the formative is standard across my team. #sunchat
That is a great point. I am laying on my side right now. LOL. Although I am sick, “talking” with you guys lifts my spirits. This is one of the examples where tech is a good thing #sunchat
When any of my "team" teachers identifies a struggling student, we meet and discuss, then bring in the GC to invite the parent in for a group discussion. We identify struggles, and decide if we need to take it to I&RS for official paperwork, get him on radar. #sunchat
As an admin, I often learn of Ss issues before Ts because many Ss want to keep it from adults. They try to deal with it on their own. Once relationships are formed w/Ts, many Ss learn they have needed support and start to trust. #sunchat
We have a mentoring outreach where teachers, admin and even students refer students going through difficult times. We match them with a mentor who commits to 30 min a wk in school. These relationships have really blossomed over the years.#sunchat
What grade level do you teach? I have trouble getting a hold of parents. Numbers are wrong or sometimes they won’t respond. Not a lot but enough to be frustrating #sunchat
I don’t know why but there has been such a decline w/Ts building relationships w/Ss. As Rita Pierson said in a ted talk. Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like #sunchat
We are starting to implement restorative circles and have a team of Ss and Ts that have been receiving training. Hope to implement more fully next year and expand use. #sunchat
We identify essential skills, build a protocol and then implement it. Right now we are focusing on primary doc analysis. We have created our own protocol for all docs and we periodically have our learners "check-in" with it using an essential doc from our current unit. #sunchat
And it’s understanding what “likes you” means. It’s not being a best friend, it’s about being a trusted and caring mentor. Too many Ts can’t see the difference. #sunchat
Yes, we are so often a parent for them. I don’t want to think about the money I just spent on three Ss so that they can go to prom or get home from college out of state. #sunchat
At HS level, I sometimes hear that the Ss is ‘old enough’ to figure it out for themselves. That’s when I need to get a circle of support together to do what we can to help the Ss. #sunchat
Lack of time -free periods are spent making copies, doing paperwork, meeting with colleagues - no time to connect with students in a meaningful way. That's why I love the idea of once a week recess meeting, or morning check-in. Incentive: PD hours to teachers who join #sunchat
My littles know I love and care for them. They also know I mean buisness and we have important work to do. Love and structure it goes a long way! #sunchat
Sometimes the reason why the students are struggling is because of their parents/home life ... hard to focus on school when you are not sure whose house you are spending the night at on this particular day. #sunchat
Spot on!!! I'm trying to find out how to help Ts do that. Its why I want to talk about Warm Demander one Sunday. I think it is a way Ts can learn to do that. I have 4 recommendations to write because Ss feel I am the only T that knows them. So sad #sunchat
Building relationships with students takes time. They need to know they can trust you. They need to know you care about them beyond the classroom walls. #sunchat
No way! I think that this when they may need us the most- to care, to be there, to be real with them! I expect responibility from my kiddos- no doubt! But, as Tupac said, even genius ask questions! #sunchat
So often during parent meetings, we hear "he was with Dad last night and didn't do HW" or "Mom doesn't check in on his work" - blame game needs to stop and all involved need to step up. We need "all in "for success. #sunchat
Sometimes the reason why the students are struggling is because of their parents/home life ... hard to focus on school when you are not sure whose house you are spending the night at on this particular day. #sunchat
Often as a result of conversation with struggling students, agreements are made with the learner for extended time and remediation/enrichment. It is best to email or call the parents at that point to let them know about these agreements so they can be supported at home. #sunchat
“#Happy people don’t necessarily have more; they’re just satisfied with what they do have.
Your life is determined by the sum of the #choices that YOU make every day.”
#sunchat
"Old enough" has nothing to do with executive functioning and the ability to understand and organize. HS KIDS need just as much, if not more support sometimes than elementary kids. #sunchat
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@Dr_LMR, @thnorfar, @MrNalven, @TheKevinMCline
Good point. That is something I have heard a lot too. So not true but I also get that parents can have multiple kids & be overwhelmed by the process. #sunchat
It’s a restorative justice model. Structured to provide safe space for Ss to express thoughts and ideas. We used them to have Ss provide feedback on some policies we may be changing next year. #sunchat#LetThemSpeak
As a parent, I’m always amazed by how observant teachers are and how much they know about their students. I’ve seen them find opportunities to tutor and support students in so many significant, quiet ways. #sunchat
Teachers need to take a moment and stop talking at their kids and spend some time listening to their kids ... kids ask me "Can you ask @jsaprincipal if we can do "X"" and i advocate for them ... school cannot be all about curriculum if you are focusing on relationships #sunchat
Never thought about this as a reason. Thanks for making me aware. I have only noticed Ts seeming to be scared of the emotional connection that can sometimes be painful #sunchat
We must find the best way that each student learns & where they need help. Use the expertise of your resource room staff & reading specialists. My Individualized Education Programs IEP page https://t.co/7wLmGHQPqi My LD page https://t.co/YDZqFpgymg#sunchat
The training is through Suffolk University. They may have some info online. I will try to get some additional info from one of the people going to the trainings. #sunchat
This may be unpopular, but I have given up on parents being "all in" ... I can only control what I can control ... me calling parents to let them know their kid has a "D" only for them to say thank you and do noting is not a good use of my time and only causes stress #sunchat
We all need to build relationships. Why should it be different at the upper grade levels? They might be harder to reach, but they still need you to care about them. #sunchat
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@StephDill92, @Dr_LMR, @thnorfar, @MrNalven, @TheKevinMCline
"Old enough" has nothing to do with executive functioning and the ability to understand and organize. HS KIDS need just as much, if not more support sometimes than elementary kids. #sunchat
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@Dr_LMR, @thnorfar, @MrNalven, @TheKevinMCline
The number of kids asking for a piece of my sandwich because they have no food or no money in their lunch account is sad ... how can we talk learning when they are not having basic needs met at home. #sunchat
When students experience trauma they can be very resistant support, especially if they know it will get back to their family. Make sure the student knows that you are a reliable source of comfort before directing them elsewhere. They may bottle up their issues quickly #sunchat
Yes, that is frustrating! Often the call is to cover yourself in the case that the family challenges the final grade instead of actually helping the learner. #sunchat
That is not a popular statement. Given my population, I have to understand that as well. Some of it is because they just don’t know how and sometimes they don’t want to either. #sunchat
I would love more info on this as well. Started seeing it at conferences and know a few people who have done it. Want to implement in my class next year #sunchat
I have a 19 yr old who struggles with EF, let me tell you HS was a nightmare, she made it through. I am still her brain at times, it's a lot of work but it is paying off. She is learning and figuring out the world. Kids can do it, it is our job to support Ts and parents. #sunchat
We do that too as well as tell our register if we find out better info. I work with a high poverty situation which means they change their number a lot. #sunchat
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@PMcPeake1, @MrNalven, @TheKevinMCline
I would rather sit down with the kid and talk it out ... far more effective than spending calling parents ... having them do nothing ... and me still sitting down with the kid to work out a plan. #sunchat
For MENT2BE once a student is identified as struggling, a permission form and explanation of what we do goes home . Then they’re matched with a mentor who meets with their teacher and they discuss needs and ways to meet them.#sunchat
Their is not a standardized test given on the importance of relationships with students. I think this is the reason that it takes a back burner to curriculum sometimes. #sunchat
As a parent with a 19 yr old who has excutive functiong challenges backing off breed havoc. I am still her brain, but she is getting there and figuring out the world. So proud of her. We Ts need to keep this in mind to better support our Ss. #sunchat
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@PMcPeake1, @Dr_LMR, @thnorfar, @MrNalven, @TheKevinMCline
My state is trying to pass a bill that will allow minors to get life in prison for any thing. I am still shocked by this. Trying to tell the Governor to veto. #sunchat
As a parent, I went into my 15 yr olds HS World Civ class last week and was surprised you the warm reception from kids I’d worked on math facts with in 2nd grade. They still want and need some adult attention.#sunchat
This is always heartbreaking for me. Sometimes I only share a little because I am just as hungry as them :(. We have free lunch and breakfast for everyone this year so I don’t feel as bad when I only share a little. #sunchat
Yes, because that is a proportional punishment for children, not an attack on judicial independence and a cost efficient way to do criminal justice. Sarcasm!!! #sunchat
I have 2 parents out of 100+ that actually monitor grades ... something every parent can do by simply checking a box for automatic email notifications ... but somehow it is my responsibility as a teacher to call them? #sunchat
As you REFLECT on the past year, last week, yesterday...
keep in mind that no one is perfect, love yourself & you have to reflect to grow.
R-emember to
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L-ove yourself
E-nergize & accept
C-onstructive feedback
T-o grow.
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After assessment, conversation with the learner, and follow up with the parents. The next step for us is to refer the learner to the counselors so that their free periods and office hour times can be more structured and effective. #sunchat
Same here. It puts the onus on us again, when we've been overwhelmed with so much more. Then they are upset that we waited too long into the MP to make the call. Online access keeps it transparent. Wasn't that the reason to have it online? #sunchat#spoonfed
Thanks for a wonderful #sunchat. I so needed to connect with you guys. I love the way I can get wrapped up in a conversation with anyone. Going to go back and look for answers to the last question. Need help with that one #sunchat
Wow! We have a portal where grades can be checked in real time yet many parents don't know how to use it. We definitely need to engage our community in the use of the technology we offer. #sunchat
And just to add, I have no problem calling, but I can't fix everything in the 80 minutes I see the student in school. We need that reinforcement at home. HAS to be a team effort - including the student! #sunchat
I wrote a recent blog on Building Relationships. If you want to check it out, here is the link. Let me know what you think.
https://t.co/m6YJLtTbji#sunchat
Sometimes I think we have enabled parents to be hands off ... we need to stop doing everything for the parents and bring them back to school. Why should they come to the school for an event ... just check Facebook later ... don't need a conference - send an email #sunchat
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@Mrjonresendez, @PMcPeake1, @susankotch
#sunchat🤔Vote wisely. "Is your candidate's goal 'good schools' for some, just as we have 'good health care' for some, 'good housing, for some, and 'good food' for some?" Robert John Meehan
#sunchat 🌱🌻🌷 "Teaching has nothing in common with running a business. When the product you produce is a self directed learner, as a teacher you know you aren't in a business, but a garden." Robert John Meehan https://t.co/YpbWiKaiwg
How often do we hear Trump supporters are racist or stupid? "You aren't racist for wanting to enforce immigration laws, you aren't stupid for wanting to lower your taxes, and you aren't a homophobe for wanting men to use the men's room..." #foxandfriends#foxnews#trump #
They 'don't want to' is a rebelling issue with parents? are they looking for someone to care? Not all of them want to play along, and I don't succeed with everyone. But they leave my class knowing I at least tried. :) (that brings them back a 2nd year...) #sunchat
#sunchat "A school's CULTURE resides in the hearts and souls of its leadership, teachers, staff and students. A true Culture of Learning will tend to transcend the physical walls of the school and spill out into the community.”
- Robert John Meehan https://t.co/xh4fbpztYb
#sunchat ❤️I'll have that with my coffee, thank you! "The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration our growth is limited to our own perspectives. "Robert John Meehan #edchat#Educationhttps://t.co/z6E8Ni33It
#sunchat "Collaborating with other educators is like wearing sandals on a stony beach, it is painful to imagine proceeding without them." Robert John Meehan https://t.co/e7r7kdzCRV
You have to be willing to plant the seed and through continual direct maintenance watch it grow. You may have to pull some weeds or do a little pruning, but what you can produce is worth the effort. Build those relationships. #sunchat
#sunchat RT: "The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration our growth is limited to our own perspectives." - Robert John Meehan https://t.co/T8w85nIVjJ
