#ILedchat Archive
#ILedchat is a great way for Illinois educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday September 19, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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My tweets for the next hour on - building leadership capacity among staff. Teacher Leaders where you at?!
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My tweets for the next hour on - building leadership capacity among staff. Teacher Leaders where you at?!
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The team (, , , , , , ) is glad you’re here!
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The team (, , , , , , ) is glad you’re here!
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Hello ! Todd, elem principal in CA...super pumped to join you rockstar educators!
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Teacher leader from Iowa ready for a great chat tonight.
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Good evening Tim, elementary principal. Watching the Bears tonight! Coming to you from Oswego, IL
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My tweets for the next hour will be focused to friends & colleagues on Join us as we discuss building leadership capacity w/ Ts.
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Jay, Principal from Merton, WI joining in. Met w/awesome teacher leaders tonight after school. Building Leadership Team
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Greeting time? What's good . Central IL secondary math and . How'd progress reports go this week?
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Checking in for tonight's
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Thanks for representing IA tonight! Ready for a great chat!
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Remember to use for our chat this evening. We’ll also be posting an archive later tonight.
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Remember to use for our chat this evening. We’ll also be posting an archive later tonight.
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Great to see you back Tim! Thanks for being a part of the learning!
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Can't wait to get this going tonight!
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Alex here in luxurious Lake Zurich...
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Evening all, Matt, Elem lead learner excited to join in
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Chris here, teacher in DuPage county at an alternative school and aspiring administrator
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thanks! Glad to be joining in.
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Welcome! Glad to have our "neighbors from the north" join us!
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Doug from West Prairie 103. MS PE-HS geography.
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One eye on and one eye on the BEARS. Larry Hyde, MPC Co-Director from St. Charles, IL. Go Bears!
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Jai, MS Principal from Momence!
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Awesome! Thanks for being here!
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just up the road in Tower Lakes
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Great to have you with us tonight for
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Hope to add the Wisconsin perspective, which is really the Illinois perspective with bubblers.
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Jon, Supt in Bloomingdale SD13, looking forward to learning from you tonight.
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Hello ! Phil, Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator, Iowa City
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If you haven't already...Please introduce yourself, your role working w/students, and where you’re tweeting from tonight
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If you haven't already...Please introduce yourself, your role working w/students, and where you’re tweeting from tonight
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Welcome! Great to see you here!
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Sorry for the delay! happy to join Meg ormiston Burr Ridge, IL
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Hi ! Veronica, Elem AP from Elgin
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Thanks for the continued support Larry!
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Hello Everyone! Bob, T/C Tweeting from Libertyville, IL Happy to be here with all of you!
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Welcome! Great to see you back week after week!
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Q1 COMING UP! We’ll be using Q1, Q2...A1, A2...to track questions & responses.
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Welcome! How far south? Glad you could join us!
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Thanks for being a part of the learning!
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Great to see you! Let's go Bears!
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Welcome! Glad you could make it across the river to join us!
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happy to be here ran the gamut today now
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Wouldn't miss is for anything! Love the learning and the connecting!
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Scott principal of . Tweeting from Naperville tonight.
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Welcome! First time? Glad you could join
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A little late, Becky, elementary principal from Monmouth, IL.
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Thanks to all of you who attended or followed on Saturday. It was a terrific learning event!
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. So so. Lost a heart breaker in baseball regional c'ship. Joining chat to get my mind off of it.
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Hey, great to have you here tonight
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A1: Someone may be born with innate leadership qualities, but a true leader is created...
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Yes, first time! Looking forward to learning with you all!
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A1: I believe you can cultivate leadership from Ts, just like you can with Ss and athletes. https://t.co/9BGa4qQLfr
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A1 I have straddled the fence over this one many times. Today, I would say neither, it depends on the situation.
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A1 I have seen both. Born a leader is the easier path but not always the path to greatness! Learning from experience is priceless
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A1 Leaders are both born & created. Some are leaders w/o title & others have the title & no followers. We need to cultivate skills
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A1-I think there are qualities that are found within people naturally, but feel you can nurture leadership within T
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A1 growth mindset w that as with any form of learning. An art and a science
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wait...stop the presses, the big guy is here!
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A1: Leaders are created - natural talent can take you to a point, but to sustain quality leadership requires dedication and work.
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A1. Part of each. Some people are born to lead while others can be created if given the right opportunities.
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Hello neighbors to my west. Thought I'd hang with tonight. Greetings from Lafayette, IN.
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A1 Molded and shaped through experiences and opportunities
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A1 Leadership develops at the crossroads of preparation, practice, & opportunity.
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thanks, buddy! Wouldn't have missed it!
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A1 We all have leadership potential. Great leaders answer the call. So I would say they are created.
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. Never thought of it this way.
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A1 A leader is created through experiences and opportunities. In my experience passionate people make natural leaders.
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Interesting, I am also struggling with this, great question! https://t.co/jwDeVcIGXb
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A1 I have straddled the fence over this one many times. Today, I would say neither, it depends on the situation.
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A1 YES! Natural abilities blended with desire to learn and grow
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A1 it's a combination, you need the desire to lead, but have to learn how to lead ex. learn to talk with people not at people
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That is our team member !
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for sure. Leaders answer the call and grow through experiences.
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My supt would love this statement https://t.co/phUmxqCliD
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A1 growth mindset w that as with any form of learning. An art and a science
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Late...sorry...wrapped up in the Bears game
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you crushed Q1, where do you go from there?
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. The passion part is very important!
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Like the airline that takes you to Israel...El Al...onwards and upwards
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I would agree that passion is a big part of leadership.
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A1: All leaders have certain essential qualities in common. Experiences and mindset help create great leaders
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A1 I think we all have the potential to be leaders-but we must be willing to learn and willing to change.
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A1 Leaders are created through life experiences. Great leaders use experiences to mold, shape, future decisions.
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Love this. Nothing beats preparation and opportunity. https://t.co/Pm8ADKU3gb
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A1 Leadership develops at the crossroads of preparation, practice, & opportunity.
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That is true, you have to want to take the reigns.
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Not sure, maybe I should sit tight until the archive! Nah, I'm all in on this!
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A1 - There are leaders in every seat. We're charged with inspiring and building capacity.
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Shocking development - Cutler fumbled.
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A1 the other day I told our student body, "leadership is not a title-it is an action. And we all can act to make the world better.
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A2: A teacher leader is one who sees their impact beyond their classroom
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Becky I agree with you! https://t.co/U1EhGUnQRj
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A1 the other day I told our student body, "leadership is not a title-it is an action. And we all can act to make the world better.
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Yes, this is true. Experiences play a big role in the lives of leaders.
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A2 someone who catalyzes growth in other teachers and support staff, ultimately impacting student learning
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A2-T leaders are those that are pushing the boundaries and innovating, the group that needs to be the model for others on staff
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A2: A teacher leader is vested in the growth of their colleagues and in furthering the professionalism of the field.
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A2 Point of clarification: Good teacher leader or bad teacher leader? I have seen both kinds. I assume the good type.
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A2 A teacher leader has been empowered to carry out the school vision and mission.
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A2 Any T who helps move others forward towards better instruction, caring of students, and collaboration.
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A2: A TL is someone who can reflect, evolve, listen, share, coach and ultimately have a positive impact on student achievement
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A2 a teacher leader is one who takes the lead on building/district initiatives, seeks opportunities for growth, supports others
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A2 - T leaders help create safe spaces for Ts to take risks in their learning, reflect on feedback, and explore possibilities.
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A2. A T leader is someone who has knowledge, influence and ability to motivate others to get things done.
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A2: Agreed Jon! Districts need to grow and develop teacher leaders https://t.co/NIoEDnFdpI
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A2: A teacher leader is vested in the growth of their colleagues and in furthering the professionalism of the field.
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We can deal with the non-examples later.
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. I forgot the innovation part in my A1.
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A1 - Great leaders combine confidence, risk-taking, opportunity & support to lead the school community
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A2. Someone who is will to not only share their craft with others, but someone who is looking to improve the craft they created.
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Teacher leaders aren't afraid to change for the betterment of future leaders. Taking risks, helping new staff, students, etc
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A2 Ts who do what they do to improve the school and teaching profession.
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Humble is a good characteristic. I would add that someone who is not afraid to try, fail, and try some more
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A2 A leader who supports the school & others in fostering success for Ss as well as is a role model for creating + school climate
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A2: A teacher leader is one who takes risks and encourages those around them to do the same. All b/c it benefits the Ss.
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well said. They know they are giving back to the profession and others with their work.
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A2: teacher leaders are willing to be innovative and take risks...not afraid to fail and always learning from their experiences
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Evolve is a great way to put it! The learning is not one-sided. The conv is back-and-forth.
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A2 Pushing boundaries. These are the risk takers who are not afraid to fail forward in the presence of co… https://t.co/WZ6Kg7Nu8S
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A2-T leaders are those that are pushing the boundaries and innovating, the group that needs to be the model for others on staff
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A2 Teachers who have a learner's mindset will lead other learners through their actions, & hopefully, transparency & generosity.
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A2: Jon I like the way you said this! https://t.co/RmOdCN5A2b
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A2. Someone who is will to not only share their craft with others, but someone who is looking to improve the craft they created.
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A2 Teacher leaders keep kids first, no matter what. The answer this- Is it good for kids? If yes, move ahead. If not, stop.
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A2: someone that is willing & able to serve others by helping develop individuals to maximize their potential in helping Ss
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A2 Teachers are seen by other staff as very competent, passionate, caring, sharing, and willing to assist others.
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Yes, teacher leaders are not afraid to fail. They see these moments are learning experiences.
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I agree perseverance and measured riskk-taking are great characteristics.
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Love the student aspect here Phil https://t.co/9ppMRO2wq7
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A2: A TL is someone who can reflect, evolve, listen, share, coach and ultimately have a positive impact on student achievement
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I see teacher leaders who see teaching not as a destination, but as a journey! https://t.co/2hGmQQ4m1F
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A2-T leaders are those that are pushing the boundaries and innovating, the group that needs to be the model for others on staff
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Well said. We want our students to grow everyday. We should expect that same from ourselves. https://t.co/LyhSOXDtBk
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Evolve is a great way to put it! The learning is not one-sided. The conv is back-and-forth.
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well put and thought out, I find the hardest part of these chats is only having 140 characters
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A3 The other day I came out of my office to find a task I was going to do already done. My teacher leader knew it was a priority.
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Isn't that the CCSS math practices espouse?
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Jay I agree, but this takes BIG courage by a teacher leader and I am so thankful for those risk takers! https://t.co/PcG89tK2fV
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A2 Teacher leaders keep kids first, no matter what. The answer this- Is it good for kids? If yes, move ahead. If not, stop.
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A2 A TL is a leader who encourages others to succeed by helping, sharing and supporting.
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If it isn't it should be.
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A3: Probationary teachers benefit from the informal and formal mentoring of teacher leaders. More students benefit.
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A3 Teacher leaders in our building have been change agents, challenging the status quo, and doing whatever it takes for kids.
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A3 It puts teachers in control of the teaching. Top down approach doesn't always sit well with Ts
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Celebrate those who do and it becomes contagious.
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A3 schools need to utilize all resources. Ts are resources. Utilize assets, assets feel appreciated, building culture grows.
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A3 the success of a school is directly related to teacher leaders. They make the school great by leading innovation for students
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A3-T leaders should be celebrated and by default set the model for what is expected and desired from all on staff
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A:3 I agree, the mentoring is in short little interactions, not long meetings! https://t.co/SWEhVmLewP
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A3: Probationary teachers benefit from the informal and formal mentoring of teacher leaders. More students benefit.
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A3.2: In addition, they help bring the organization along when necessary change needs to be made - MVPs in my book
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A3 T leaders are believers. They influence the staff to be more effective & influence the culture to be supportive of one another.
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absolutely! Teacher leaders set the tone for the building.
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. There is that bad word again, change! Amazing some Ts still resist change.
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A3 Developing TLs propels relationships built in the class to larger school community! Also supports the culture of the building
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A3: teacher leaders voice are powerful & Ts relate with other Ts in the trenches. I've always built Ts teaching Ts concept
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A3 Our teacher leaders, both formal and informal, put kids first. Nothing more beneficial than that. https://t.co/nfgAdQvC23
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A3. With a completely new admin in the building, they are showing me the ropes.
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Whoa! Is this awesome or what? https://t.co/EopDjR3gRo
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A3 T leaders are believers. They influence the staff to be more effective & influence the culture to be supportive of one another.
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A3 increased staff buy-in, distributed responsibility that emphasizes the bottom-up leadership model
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Q3 foster a climate of cont'd learning/ improvement & causes less burnout due to shared responsibilities https://t.co/ojYKzXPIlF
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A3: teacher leaders create a positive environment for the school, students, and other teachers. They promote positive change.
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for sure. Teacher leaders are a great resource.
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That is important as a leader new to the building in developinging trust
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A3: It is really all about relationships and supporting teachers with belief in their learning. Not talking at them
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Q4 Right around the corner! You'll need brainpower!
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A3: Great teacher leaders are like Peter Pan...they can get anyone to believe they can fly!
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This is something I am seeing in my building as well. https://t.co/DSutvLiGUz
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A3 Teacher leaders in our building have been change agents, challenging the status quo, and doing whatever it takes for kids.
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A3 They are the foundation that provides leadership, support and guidance in curriculum and extracurricular areas of our building
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A3: It sends the message that collaboration is welcome and that new Ts and veteren Ts are all capable growing
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A3: I have also been helping them form little goals with each team meetin and then following up at the next.
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Uh-oh, that means I need to put down the remote and pay attention!
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totally agree Scott. The teacher leaders establish the way work gets done. They establish the culture.
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Your def'n rings true. And it's no coincidence that TL = Teacher-Leader & Teacher-Librarian!
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A3: you don't have a great school unless you have great teachers is always a great reminder of this; empower Ts
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I think our building has seen so many great things happen from change-the majority embrace change.
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A4:
Give 'em opportunity
Give 'em support
Give 'em encouragement
Give 'em space!
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Agreed. It's more listening and growing together, less showing and telling.
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A3. Teachers leaders add to positive climate of building. They build rapport among all stakeholders.
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A4: Small things: In meetings ask one of the teachers to explain a topic being covered. Facilitate with questions
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A4-as leaders it is imperative to help staff find successes and passions and then allow them to lead others
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I agree. Ts in my building want to sit at the table, they want to share in creating the space in which th… https://t.co/M549yxrWJs
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A3 It puts teachers in control of the teaching. Top down approach doesn't always sit well with Ts
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A4: Believe in them, support them, provide opportunity for them, back them, and listen to their needs with the intent to deliver.
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When Ts resist change who helps show them WHY change is necessary? Why it helps the Ss? What if no change?
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A4 listen to them!! don't dictate a top-down model & collaborate w them ideas that infuse the district mission/vision
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A4 listen to them!! don't dictate a top-down model & collaborate w them ideas that infuse the district mission/vision
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I hope that is always part of the school culture We can all learn together! https://t.co/V9mMwSaJWY
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A3: It sends the message that collaboration is welcome and that new Ts and veteren Ts are all capable growing
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Yes I just finished his book What Great Leaders Do Differently All about relying on teacher leaders
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A4 The true art of leadership is cultivating leadership in others. It begins with relationships and support.
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I like the last one... Sometimes its best to get out of the way and let great things happen.
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A4 Recognize, appreciate, encourage and support them.
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A4: Be sincere in your reactions to their tweets, their risks, their growth.
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A4 Get out of teacher leaders way. Confidence and freedom of creativity are a powerful gift we can give to our staff
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A4 I am aware of the strengths my teachers have and I ask them to take the lead on certain school projects.
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Opportunities for coaching builds teacher capacity and then teacher leadership
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That's great. https://t.co/lVLtl2SHMu
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I think our building has seen so many great things happen from change-the majority embrace change.
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a4 Be willing to trust those who do the daily work with kids. Support them along the way. Give them help when they need it.
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A4 goes back to A1 about leadership as a product of environment and experience
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A4 I think it starts w/ listening to those who share ideas and supporting "risk-taking". Not common in this new age of eval.
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Great Book!! https://t.co/R6dihP8bxr
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Yes I just finished his book What Great Leaders Do Differently All about relying on teacher leaders
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A4. Encourage them. Show what other teachers can learn from them.
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Sean I agree the WHY is so important! Everyone needs to be able to focus on the WHY before the How https://t.co/MEKpbNEJSU
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When Ts resist change who helps show them WHY change is necessary? Why it helps the Ss? What if no change?
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A3.2 My super has created an enviro where TLs head and facilitate many of our district level teams. I so desire to recreate that.
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A4 my grad school professor put it simply "Shut up and listen"
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A4 Believe and trust the professionals. Ts are trusted to lead Ss. Need to be trusted to lead peers as well.
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A4 starts with relationships, believe in them, build trust, provide opportunities, celebrate their growth!
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We encouraged Ts to take leadership role w/ our modified EdCamp. Ts were willing to share (as long as they had a partner for some)
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. If helps if it's the TLs and not just admin saying this must be done.
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A4: as admin, we have to be willing to step out of the way and give others the chance to step up and assume lead roles.
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A4: I speak with Ts about taking the next step & becoming a leader; sometimes it naturally happens; the point is to embrace it
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A4 I think there are levels to this based on trust and prior experiences with the Ts at the end its just let them GO
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Gearing up for Q5! 1/2 Way to maximum learning potential with
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A4 I have done what I ask of my Ts in their classroom. I am a facilitator during meetings. Let Ts take control. Difficult for me.
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A4 - Listen, really listen. Celebrate successes and stretch, not strain, them to shift to the next level.
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And my dad said, "You have 2 ears and 1 mouth. There's a reason for that. Listen twice as much as you speak."
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. Both my principals are great at doing this too.
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A4: Provide opportunity, offer support, allow them to learn from mistakes/failure, believe in them!
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A4 There are times that teachers with leadership potential do not know it. Building leaders recognize & encourage them!
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Your last line was perfect! = "with intent to deliver" I want that on a tshirt ^^ https://t.co/malefQrCgc
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A4: Believe in them, support them, provide opportunity for them, back them, and listen to their needs with the intent to deliver.
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so true. Celebration is a big factor for growth.
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A4 by listening & pairing them with roles that play to their strengths or interests, encourage them, support them and be positive
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A4 (Kagan Structures for Cooperative Meetings has encouraged more staff to share ideas and opportunities to lead.
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how do you make sure you don't put too much on their plates?
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Absolutely. Top down is hard buy in to for Ts. Open the classroom doors and share what you're doing as TL
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A4. Empower and encourage Ts to take the helm. Until this year, this was a theory, but now, I see it only a weekly basis.
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Yes, yes, yes! Support moving out of comfort zone. Set them up for success + support areas of concentration.
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A4: I encourage them to present at conferences! So many do not think 'they know enough' They are so proud after they do.
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A4. I see many teachers having leadership potential. They just have not been encouraged to take on a leadership roll.
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A4: So true Scott! There will be mistakes and everyone can learn from them! https://t.co/Z1BsDvupvv
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A4: as admin, we have to be willing to step out of the way and give others the chance to step up and assume lead roles.
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100% agree https://t.co/r2v8Armu3C
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A4: as admin, we have to be willing to step out of the way and give others the chance to step up and assume lead roles.
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A4 I have tried to encourage this in my weekly emails. I highlight the great things I see in classrooms & other areas @ school.
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A5-T facilitating T grow will pay dividends for all....the building needs to be constantly growing and developing to succeed
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The relationships I have with T leaders has helped. Ts will let me know! 1 T lets me know to take it easy on the emails
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A5 It's not always about you. Nurturing the growth of others is leadership!
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A5 make the evaluation process a low-stress, high-support environment. Help set goals that align to TL areas of need
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A5: Stop believing you have to have all the answers...sometimes, people want to be asked the question!
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I agree everyone knows something I don't know!
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A5 Admin must ensure a very safe culture for teacher leaders to lead. A toxic culture is the enemy of cultivating these leaders.
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A5 this comes from trusting in your teachers. Provide opportunities for Ts to facilitate learning opportunities for their peers
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A4. Also borrowed from my super the idea to share and build our meeting agenda's together as a team. So far, this has been great.
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A5 be willing to give up control. Trust the staff that has been hired. Every1 has something to offer. Know the staff and find it.
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A5: Everyone shares in the success of a schl - admin needs 2 understand that others can carry some of the responsibility as well.
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A5: It is not easy but once we realize in a culture...no one is 'better' regardless of title or paycheck... is when we see change
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I couldn't say it better!!! (remind me of this in a few days! ) https://t.co/Qoob8PRuKu
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A5: Stop believing you have to have all the answers...sometimes, people want to be asked the question!
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A5: Great school environments need both great Admins and great Ts. There needs to be shared responsibility for student learning.
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A5 We want our classrooms to be student-centered.We must model the same practices with our Ts. They deserve opportunities to lead.
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A5.2 knowing that I don't have all the answers!
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A5: comfort takes time, but you need to continue giving others the opportunity to step up and lead. Repetition will create comfort.
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Q6 - coming up! Where to draw the line...
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A5: My admin tell the staff over and over.. I have never had a better group to work with and tells them annnnd he believes it!
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A5 It comes down to relationships again. If we want Ts to provide Ss with learning leader opportunities, Admin must do the same
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A2: Agreed Jon! everyone needs to share the responsibility of success https://t.co/vmiRhnIB1k
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A5: Everyone shares in the success of a schl - admin needs 2 understand that others can carry some of the responsibility as well.
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how do new admin address this in an inherited resistant culture?
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Isn't that a quote we should have in our office? "Be the kind of leader you would want to work for".
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A5. Knowing the abilities of your staff. Admin have to wear many hats..too many. Shared leadership brings a sense of community.
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Love it! A great case of walking the walk and setting the tone! https://t.co/NwRWtJuoON
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A5 It comes down to relationships again. If we want Ts to provide Ss with learning leader opportunities, Admin must do the same
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I agree. You should have seen my trying to create my very first staff meeting agenda. Never again will th… https://t.co/ynUNwmkpBR
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A4 I have done what I ask of my Ts in their classroom. I am a facilitator during meetings. Let Ts take control. Difficult for me.
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This admin is learning from teachers and coaches (all of them leaders) tonight on Thanks
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A5 Be persistent. Two years ago-I was the only one telling our school story via social media. Now, I almost have all my Ts.
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A5: just do it; guide Ts, support them, listen to them; T leadership will improve student learning & strengthen culture
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A5: Being a Yes! Leader. Need to find ways to say yes! (Sometimes with modifications) as often as possible
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A5 - The one doing the talking is the one doing the learning. Just like with Ss, need to think about who's doing the thinking?
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A5 it comes down to the fact you hired them because they were competent and thought they could positively contribute, so let them
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A6 asking them to do something vs they come to you with an idea
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A6 Delegating is when I tell someone to do something.. Supporting is when we work together. https://t.co/QdLWgP21Qz
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I love this, I really believe this is true! https://t.co/Ar162mnqJS
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A5 - The one doing the talking is the one doing the learning. Just like with Ss, need to think about who's doing the thinking?
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A6: Tasks need to be directly related to bldg level goals, w/ great responsibility. This way leadership is truly shared w/ TLs
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A6: With teacher leaders, the focus is on "leading with YES"...delegating is more of "YES, you need to help..."
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A6 The line is between clearing off your desk and letting the teacher explore their passions related to education
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A5: slow, steady meaningful delegation to expand trust & comfort level. Understand the importance of empowing teacher leadership
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A5 Remember someone once gave you an opportunity or two.
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A6: Ts set school goals, they want to see. I take the District goals see where they overlap. I try & mesh where I can.
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A6 Creating a culture of collective efficacy will reduce the need for having a line between delegating and supporting T. leaders
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absolutely that and "if you were a student, would you want to be in your class/ want you as a teacher"
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A6 Seems simplistic, but relationship building is at the heart of this. Get to know people's passions, strengths, & aspirations.
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A6 All comes down to a matter of buy in which doesn't come from barking orders at the front of the room
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A5. Remember you job is to develop Ts and Ss.
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A6: Sometimes it is understanding.. hard and soft guidelines forming a common language and understanding can help
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A6 A great leader supported me in my "crazy" ideas. Sometimes they took flight, others no Had support either way.
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Two Q's Left! Amazing reflection and inspiration @ tonight!
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A6 providing opportunities but not expecting it to be done how you want it but allowing them to make it theirs
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A6-I hope I know where it is! I think it is like the difference between managing and leading, need to empower others
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A6 - delegating is crossing something off to do list. Supporting T leaders is investing time & energy so they can continue to grow
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A6. Support teacher leaders when they come up with ideas that align to building/district goals.
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A6 pushing Ts into leadership needs 2 be sincere Delegating hurts TL buy in. Support TL is easy when TL is passionate about topic
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A6: allow Ts to help determine the direction to head; ownership and input in PD for example
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A6: Delegating is about task completion. Supporting is about growth and improvement.
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absolutely. I think we all know when we are asked to do something rather than giving the opportunity to lead
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A6.2: Delegating is about me. Supporting is about we
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Simplistic is a good thing...no reason to complicate it. Relationships and trust matter. https://t.co/ysAWDFSgh5
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A6 Seems simplistic, but relationship building is at the heart of this. Get to know people's passions, strengths, & aspirations.
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Find 1 T who wants positive growth. Let T's model & persuade their peers. Be kind. Say yes!
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What is holding us back from this? https://t.co/EdXgPB9NPc
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A6: allow Ts to help determine the direction to head; ownership and input in PD for example
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have to be careful to view from an objective lens. Similar w parenting styles too
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YES! Terrific distinction. Well said.
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Perfectly said https://t.co/VSttFE7XMW
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A6: Delegating is about task completion. Supporting is about growth and improvement.
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A6 Support the notion of teacher as a learner. All Ts can learn/ grow. We must support them in their professional growth.
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A7: When they are not allowed to fail and are held to an impossible standard. T Leaders need to freedom to fail + learn from it.
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A7: Feeling undervalued - Send "Hey, I thought of you email" and send them a resource or a tip, a book... a really great coupon ^^
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A7 shade being thrown at them. Some spend quality prep time to share ideas that get ignored or ridiculed
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A6: a good leader is a sounding board for ideas, supportive in carrying them out, reflective, and encouraging
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I agree, failing and learning is what happens in real life! https://t.co/YJ71zHOuuC
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A7: When they are not allowed to fail and are held to an impossible standard. T Leaders need to freedom to fail + learn from it.
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A7 Time can be an issue-so why not empower other teachers? Make leadership practices contagious! We>I
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A7: Feeling their time is wasted - Being prepared to lead meetings - go through slides, have sites booted up. Minutes matter!
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A7 Non-believer/fundamentalist teacher leaders can be obstructionists. Admin needs to eliminate this threat to new teacher leaders
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Try to provide as many opportunities as I can. Building Leadership Team and new School Improvement Team are a start.
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A7: time. We need to provide time to lead
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A6: Delegating is Admin vision, Top down. Support comes with a shared vision
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A7.2 model what we'd want our students to do if a new idea was presented to them. Refrain from teacher's lounge banter
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A7: others can be envious at times...need to be cognizant of how you celebrate the success and willingness of teacher leaders
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A7 being asked to do more than is humanly possible , we need more TLs
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A7 when they may not have been given clarity for their work and when the work they do is not recognized.
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Last Q coming up - stick it out with us...it'll be worth it!
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A6 Now this one is a difficult one for me as well. I have yet to definitively identify the great divide. My only gauge now is who
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A7: Fear of failure, trying new things, or the unknown. Build relationship, offer support, resources, and reassurance.
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Not enough time in the day, overwhelmed.. set aside time to listen, offer help, bounce ideas back and forth. Anything is possible!
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A7 Time can be an issue-so why not empower other teachers? Make leadership practices contagious! We>I
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A7 Time can be an issue-so why not empower other teachers? Make leadership practices contagious! We>I
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very true! We often rely on the few to do most of the work.
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Well, the got it done tonight! The ... not so much.
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A7: All work and no play Have fun at work.. don't just ...be a pirate to your fellow teachers in the hallways!
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A6.2 is whose idea is it. If the T brought it to the table, I let them run with it, checking in occasionally to see how I can help
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Recognition - We don't need it...but we SURE appreciate it!
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A7 workload and support system. Tough to step out of box and fail - human nature has peers saying "told you so"
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A7. Time Giving teacher leaders the time need to help others. Also burnout.
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A7 backlash from negative staff members. Can be overcome by consistent and meaningful relationships with all staff to + culture
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A7 blowback from peers/ the politics of the workplace, can be broken down by spreading leadership opps throughout the building
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A7-Many leaders are afraid to distribute leadership, it is all about being confident in your people and support them
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Q8 Believe in them. Trust them. Value them. Inspire them. Empower them.
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A8: Check in on them and ask how can I help you?
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A8 make sure they know how much you value them and what they mean to the school
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A8: Follow up + let them know the pride u have in their work. Share appreciation of their contributions 2 anyone who will listen.
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A8 Listen & watch for opportunities to give teachers a chance to lead & shine. Listen for their ideas and help them cultivate them
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A8 give them some genius hour time at the next SIP day to brainstorm areas they'd like to study and share out
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A8 stay positive, push myself, my peers, & my Ss to be better today than yesterday. I tell my kids "be the best you"
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A8: Let them know how much you appreciate the work they do for you and your students.
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A8: praise them, thank them, support them by listening, provide feedback and continue collaborating to help our Ts & Ss;
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A8 - Tomorrow - I will head into classrooms say hey... can I work with your class for 10 mins?
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A7 Burnout! So let them know it's okay to abandon or table an idea. We do it w/books all the time.
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A8.2: Ask them how you can help them today. Then do it.
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A8: Genuine appreciation. Write them a note, validate their efforts, praise their actions to empower others.
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A8. As a teacher leader,create an environment that we are all learners. Not one person has all answers..Strength in numbers!
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A7: Working in a school lacking growth culture inhibits leadership in T's No acknowledgement- or worse -negativity? Why Bother?
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Support teacher leaders by planning w/our best people in mind rather than planning around others; + words from !
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A8 Tell them that you believe in them. Teacher leaders are the first to critize themself and the first to give student credit.
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A8 Work on relationships. Admin stop by offices and just say hi see how things are going.
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A8-Confidently support the direction of T towards their passions while providing support when needed
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Please take a minute to follow some folks you’ve met at & keep the conversations going!
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Please take a minute to follow some folks you’ve met at & keep the conversations going!
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A8- kind words, gentle reminders, positivity, lots of support! How are we making a difference in our students' lives?
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"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." Let's ignite the passion to lead for our kids!
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A8: Carve out time for them. Thank them often. Reward them when able.
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have to be careful, if it's not common practice and can cause anxiety or feelings of uneasiness
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Love this idea! not just for students!
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I see this type of culture in my travels. I find it hard to change. We need to keep focusing on the Ss https://t.co/Vhwok3lwa8
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A7: Working in a school lacking growth culture inhibits leadership in T's No acknowledgement- or worse -negativity? Why Bother?
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A8 Create a culture that each person realizes the contributions of others toward the success of the school.Need more cheerleaders!
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A8: Maybe... I will play a game in my morning session.. with prizes! Yes.. yes I will!
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A8 Listen to their hearts and let them know you heard them with your actions. T survey said they felt left out, so I invite them..
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Thanks for those like or retweeted my tweets, I appreciate the support and interest
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A8.2 every chance I get. I want them to have ownership in all facets of the school experience.
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We sure do! https://t.co/i0mbxDWwdR
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A8 Create a culture that each person realizes the contributions of others toward the success of the school.Need more cheerleaders!
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thank you for leading this chat tonight. I appreciate the opportunity to learn from others.
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You have such great ideas! Consider joining us on 9/26 when we discuss students having a sense of belonging w/
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What a great job you did tonight - aced this chat! Can't thank you enough for my intellectual dessert tonight.
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Thanks for another amazing chat crew! Special thanks to for leading
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This was my first . Thanks everyone. That hour went by fast.
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My first night watching/participating in this chat. From your neighbor to the north, thank you!!
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Thank you to our new team members ( ) as they take the lead on chats! Great work!
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Thanks for the fun chat!! Night all :) https://t.co/yv5LokFHtQ
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You have such great ideas! Consider joining us on 9/26 when we discuss students having a sense of belonging w/
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Thanks to the whole team!
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Hope to see you next week, Phil. Everyone!
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Awesome chat I am ready to make a difference tomorrow! Love our profession!
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Great tonight. Thanks for the invite. I hope to join in next week after our school board meeting.
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A8 I do the bulletin board in the Ts lounge. Each month I put up an interactive board to promote a healthy environment.
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Thank you to the moderators and all the participants of tonight. It was a great conversation!
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awesome...Bears game = ehhhhh!!!! Thanks everyone
