#leadupchat focuses on school leadership broadly, culture, changing paradigms, and the growth mindset. It's an Ed movement focused on Leadership, Culture, Growth and Shifts on Saturdays at 8:30am CST, founded by Jeff Veal (@heffrey) and Nathan Lang (@nalang1).
Ohio Department of Education's State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria is co-moderating with me this morning. Please follow him at @OHEducationSupt to get the questions! #leadupchat
Hey #leadupchat! My name is Rae. IL Teacher & a part of the @teachbetterteam! Hummm a gif from this season.... Well.. we are doing a lot of laughing! Anyone got a good joke to share with my class next week? We are in an epic Joke Battle!
Q1: Ohio recently created #EachChildOurFuture, a 5-year strategic plan for education, with the "whole child" at the center. Describe what qualities, components, and strategies you think should be included to ensure "each child is challenged, prepared, and empowered." #LeadUpChat
Me, too! My Saturdays have been crazy since around Thanksgiving. May have to leave this chat early for Christmas Shopping, but I will be here for a while anyway! #leadupchat
A1. We must get to know our kids (relationships) so we understand their passions. It’s important we have kids show us what they know (quad D rigor/Relevance) and not memorize facts. All about skills and mindsets. #leadupchat
A1)I think it is important that our Ss learn how to critically problem solve, even when we don’t give them all the tools they need. Let them find the tools or invent them. I also think it is important that they have a familiarity with coding at some level. #LeadUpChat
A1. I checked out the graphic a 'ittle bit closer up here https://t.co/UqQSdpKELJ and I think the words they selected, "a well rounded content" were interesting. #LeadUpChat
A1) An inventory of what the child wants, hopes, and dreams. To empower them, we need to be able to give them the tools to go where they dream. Maybe it’s not 20 credits and the ACT. #leadupchat
A1 Ss need to critically think, b emotionally ready for challenges of the real world, include how to conduct yourself w face-to-face conversations, etc. Technology is great to learn from, but it has taken out the human component which our children need desperately. #leadupchat
Q1: Ohio recently created #EachChildOurFuture, a 5-year strategic plan for education, with the "whole child" at the center. Describe what qualities, components, and strategies you think should be included to ensure "each child is challenged, prepared, and empowered." #LeadUpChat
A1: One aspect of teaching the whole child means integrating the curriculum so that students learn in a manner that aligns with the way we move in our world. No more silo teaching. Help students see the connected nature of our learning. #leadupchat
Q1: Ohio recently created #EachChildOurFuture, a 5-year strategic plan for education, with the "whole child" at the center. Describe what qualities, components, and strategies you think should be included to ensure "each child is challenged, prepared, and empowered." #LeadUpChat
In Kansas, we are focusing on the whole child as well. As we redesign our schools to meet the needs of our students and lead we are building around: personalized learning, real world experiences, student success skills, and community partnerships. #leadupchat
Q1: Ohio recently created #EachChildOurFuture, a 5-year strategic plan for education, with the "whole child" at the center. Describe what qualities, components, and strategies you think should be included to ensure "each child is challenged, prepared, and empowered." #LeadUpChat
Our students are people first and learners second. Without building relationships of mutual trust and respect it is nearly impossible to foster a community of learners. #leadupchat#tlap#learnlap#kidsdeserveit
A1 Within the whole-child ethos, we know the emphasis on social learning is imperative. Focus on structuring learning opportunities where Ss can sharpen their S to S, S to T, and S to large- and small-group communication will be key #leadupchat
Q1: Ohio recently created #EachChildOurFuture, a 5-year strategic plan for education, with the "whole child" at the center. Describe what qualities, components, and strategies you think should be included to ensure "each child is challenged, prepared, and empowered." #LeadUpChat
A1: Three skills or areas to focus on would be 1) self-awareness 2) empathy 3) decision making. I think those three things set individuals up for a successful present and future. Without those three things, cyclical patterns appear. #leadupchat
A1: I think challenge, preparation and empowerment can be achieved through a curriculum that allows the creativity, inspiration and diversity that children need to grow and expand their minds #leadupchat
Blending the need to challenge, prepare, and empower students means we must blend Mastery Learning, Interdisciplinary Instruction, and a focus on the WHY (learning purpose). Making this a daily practice is essential for our classrooms #leadupchat
Q1: Ohio recently created #EachChildOurFuture, a 5-year strategic plan for education, with the "whole child" at the center. Describe what qualities, components, and strategies you think should be included to ensure "each child is challenged, prepared, and empowered." #LeadUpChat
A1: Believe that a focus on growth will lead to achievement. Stop focusing on achievement as it’s own end. Give social emotional health more than lip service. A malnourished child, in any sense of the word, is not prepared to grow. #leadupchat
A1) The work we ask our students to do must:
be relevant to their future goals
be appropriately leveled for their current mastery
develop their EQ as much as their IQ
provide students choice with respect to how and what
#leadupchat
Q1: Ohio recently created #EachChildOurFuture, a 5-year strategic plan for education, with the "whole child" at the center. Describe what qualities, components, and strategies you think should be included to ensure "each child is challenged, prepared, and empowered." #LeadUpChat
Absolutely! Our students are facing all kinds of issues and we are learning more and more about how our Ss develop and this is an important component! #LeadUpChat
YES! The staff at @phxms with @ASchirg talked about this yesterday - what if the course names weren't subjects? We have to push out thinking beyond that! #leadupchat
Gary from Il. Former Supt Critical to develop learning-related character cognitive skills and instilling self-awareness, self-management skills, interpersonal skills, and positive life skills and character traits. #leadupchat
A1 we need to create the conditions for creative minds to build connections. Learning should be focused on connections. Connect to self, others, world. Connect between disciplines, emotions, experiences, strengths. #leadupchat
A1: Social-emotional growth with intentional strategies to support students, skills to support 'how to learn', academic ability and interest opportunities, and clear connection to life after a PK-12 experience #leadupchat
YES! I'm with you on that! @AricThomas1 and @ASchirg definitely pushes me to help think of our roles of preparing students beyond high school graduation #leadupchat
A1. We need to focus on SEL skills like we do reading and math. Look for areas of growth, teach skills, provide chances for practice and failure, reteach and coach!!#LeadUpChat
A1. I’m proud to work in SC where we have a commitment to the Profile of the SC Graduate. It encompasses knowledge, skills, & the characteristics we think every child should have when they leave our schools to make SC and the world a better place. #nothingcouldbefiner#leadupchat
A1: Social Emotional Learning as the foundation. Authentic learning experiences for all students. Champion Tech, Arts, and Student Voice. 🤔 #leadupchat
Technology is a great avenue toward building these. However, it must be used as a vessel. Its like when you ask students to cite a source and they say "Google." Nope - Google gets you somewhere, like an airplane, but the destination is where the learning occurs! #leadupchat
It is difficult to describe teaching the whole child in a tweet. There are several parts and what works for one child may not be what the other child needs. An infographic may be easier than a tweet. #LeadUpChat
YES! Communication is the key of it all - I just reflected on that yesterday with my #FridayFocus - communication is the center of it all - for students and adults! #leadupchat
A1: Believe that a focus on growth will lead to achievement. Stop focusing on achievement as it’s own end. Give social emotional health more than lip service. A malnourished child, in any sense of the word, is not prepared to grow. #leadupchat
4 English, 3 Social Studies, 4 math, ... could be mashed together to become something more beneficial for critically thinking and problem solving. #leadupchat
In reply to
@drneilgupta, @marcihouseman, @phxms, @ASchirg
A1: Can we start with empowering? Too much of the world pushes down. Education needs to uplift. Give students the skills they need to compete and the confidence to step forward with new thinking. #leadupchat
A1: SEL fo sure . Integrated curriculum with real world application . Giving students and teachers voice and choice. Providing mental health and behavior supports are a must . #LeadUpChat
Reminds me of our February personal plans of study nights with parents, advisory teachers, & the student in the spring to help students w/ 4 year plans. It helps 8th - 12th grade S’s w/ determining paths of study, authentic input from each angle for student success. #leadupchat
A1 we need to create the conditions for creative minds to build connections. Learning should be focused on connections. Connect to self, others, world. Connect between disciplines, emotions, experiences, strengths. #leadupchat
A1 Well.... so many things. But I think it's crucial that Ss learn to objectively self-assess (so many are bad at this), set realistic goals, and become independent learners.
#leadupchat
A1(1/1): "whole child" "whole teacher" "whole human" There are so many aspects that make us up. What are the components that target all parts our "self"? Heart, mind, body, soul. #leadupchat
Great Jennifer! Relationships are so important. What I want to see more of is HOW we build relationships throughout the learning process rather then focusing on relationships in isolation and content in isolation. How do we find this blending? #leadupchat
Q1: Ohio recently created #EachChildOurFuture, a 5-year strategic plan for education, with the "whole child" at the center. Describe what qualities, components, and strategies you think should be included to ensure "each child is challenged, prepared, and empowered." #LeadUpChat
Agree, Rae. Incorporating interdisciplinary learning experiences for our Ss is essential to supporting learning goals. Our Ss must have opportunities to draw larger connections as they approach complex issues @RaeHughart#leadupchat
I think challenging all students is important. Sometimes when educators discuss the whole child, ‘challenge’ is left out of the conversation. #LeadUpChat
I love this! I would add Self-Care. It seems to be a component we are missing. We need to teach our Ss that it is okay to take time for themselves as well ! #LeadUpChat
A1(1/2): "whole child" "whole teacher" "whole human" There are so many aspects that make us up. What are the components that target all parts our "self"? Heart, mind, body, soul. #leadupchat
A1: Instill in students self-confidence in their ability to learn what they need to know and to develop the personal attributes they need to succeed in school & the workplace. #leadupchat
Q2: #EachChildOurFuture calls for highly-effective educators trained to support students using culturally-relevant practices. How can or does your school support you in this area? #LeadUpChat
I agree. Tech as a tool is superb to enhance and support learning and allows unlimited possibilities. However, the core skills and developmental opportunities for children need to focus on the whole child #leadupchat
A1: All kids should leave school with more creativity, curiosity, and kindness that they came to us with. That's not currently happening for many. We have plenty of work to do. #leadupchat
A1. The world is changing fast: many of today’s popular graduate jobs did not exist 20 years ago. It will continue to change fast & unpredictably, so today’s Ss will need to be able to learn & re-train, think & work in teams & be flexible, adaptable & creative. #leadupchat
A1. Also-I believe part of the hyper awareness of how important it is for us to contribute to the development of & focus on the whole child is b/c the accountability pendulum has swung too far to the knowledge endangered this is an unintended consequence of imbalance. #leadupchat
A1: Focusing on problem-solving skills, communication and presentation skills, and well as SEL. The goal is to prepare students for success in the future, and not achievement scores. #leadupchat
A1 Components & qualities of "each child is challenged, prepared, and empowered" include an aligned, guaranteed & viable curriculum that prepares students for a limitless future that they can create. #leadupchat
Q1: Ohio recently created #EachChildOurFuture, a 5-year strategic plan for education, with the "whole child" at the center. Describe what qualities, components, and strategies you think should be included to ensure "each child is challenged, prepared, and empowered." #LeadUpChat
A1: I think the biggest shift has to be that at the classroom level, kids don’t all need the same thing. So many educators know this, but does their practice in their classrooms and schools bear this out? #leadupchat
I have been sharing this over & over and couldn’t agree more! It is unacceptable to accept that a large percentage of students cannot read. We must reflect on our practice and shift instruction in a manner that reflects what reading science has proven time and again! #leadupchat
A1. The challenge to our education system is clear: that it should prepare not just most children, but every child to make a success of their life, developing the broader skills, knowledge and understanding that they will need for this future world. #leadupchat
A1(2/2): Does the day provide opps for following their curiosity and passion? Practicing mindfulness /yoga(being present), recognizing, understanding &sharing their feelings, working on areas of growth? that is whole child edu- may not be every moment but the day #leadupchat
Starts with PD and helping guide educators in what this may/could look like because every class looks different so embrace the culture of each individual #leadupchat#LDT632#edchat
HOW is key! I love sharing thoughts, but I think until we can get a Mastery Framework (I love the grid method) and a #PBL Interdisciplinary Model into our teachers hands (like the Teach Further Model) - it continues to be an uphill push... but one worth fighting for #leadupchat
A1: Social and emotional learning are 2 very important components that must be incorporated in education. While it’s difficult to measure, and it seems if everything in education these days must be measured, it’s vital to students success in all aspects of life. #leadupchat
Yes!! Being “in the trenches” with our kids is a great start: sit down with them and coach them through challenges, not being afraid to be vulnerable when we don’t know the answer and then working together to get it. #leadupchat
I think if we approach teaching as the process of now, as opposed to the product of later. Too often we say “you will need this when your older” Yet the creativity all children are born with should be nurtured now instead of ignored to the point of atrophy later. #leadupchat
Q2: We are ALL IN. As one of the first redesign schools in Kansas with the new vision, we were offered voice first. Our efforts to meet the needs of the whole child came from staff discussions, research, pilots, pivots, choice, permission to go! #leadupchat
RTQ2: #EachChildOurFuture calls for highly-effective educators trained to support students using culturally-relevant practices. How can or does your school support you in this area? #LeadUpChat
Problem Solving at its Finest! Teacher must stand as learners too - right? If, as an educator, you have not learned something today - aren't you worse off then your students? #leadupchat
A1. The issue isn’t a debate about whether or not our children need these soft skills. At the core of this is the challenges our teachers face in ensure knowledge proficiency AND developing these skills. It’s an opportunity for us to do both but in a more balanced way #leadupchat
A2: The goal of professional learning should be to support the needs of the learners. Most people like the Flavor of the Month @Braums_Inc, but it isn’t very effective with adult learners. #LeadUpChat
Q2) These questions always tend to get a smaller response from educators.
I think this means we (starting with me) need to really dig into this work.
#leadupchat
Q2: #EachChildOurFuture calls for highly-effective educators trained to support students using culturally-relevant practices. How can or does your school support you in this area? #LeadUpChat
A1: Components:
+ G & V Core Curriculum
+ Acceleration in Core for Ss who Excel
+ Meaningful Projects for Each (in non-tradition subjects)
+ Focus on Emotional Intelligence
#leadupchat
Q1: Ohio recently created #EachChildOurFuture, a 5-year strategic plan for education, with the "whole child" at the center. Describe what qualities, components, and strategies you think should be included to ensure "each child is challenged, prepared, and empowered." #LeadUpChat
A2: providing meaningful and actionable PD on areas like cultural competency and trauma informed training, allows for Ts in #fcpsva to have the skills necessary to meet kids where they are and provide real supports. #leadupchat
A2 We have recently begun sending our translated weekly updates to ALL families This helps us scoop up some people who need it, but more important, this sends a message to ALL in the district that “hey, there are diverse learners who are part of our school community” #LeadUpChat
Agree wholeheartedly here, Heidi. To strengthen the surety of the guaranteed and viable curriculum for our students, purposeful collaboration among our teams must pervade our professional culture @VealHeidi#leadupchat
A1: I think the biggest shift has to be that at the classroom level, kids don’t all need the same thing. So many educators know this, but does their practice in their classrooms and schools bear this out? #leadupchat
We have to care about (#YouMatterhttps://t.co/f5AKvPdgG0) & address the needs (SEL) of all of our students. It is important to understand that each student learns differently & we have to find their best pathway to learning. Learning Pages https://t.co/wvlnS21TrS#leadupchat
Q2: #EachChildOurFuture calls for highly-effective educators trained to support students using culturally-relevant practices. How can or does your school support you in this area? #LeadUpChat
Yes. The goal isn't to write a good sentence or memorize steps in a math class but to be able to solve problems in general and powerfully explain the process. #leadupchat
Engaging staff is essential. Unless they are part of the discovery and design process, implementation will be challenging. Ts need to see themselves and their work in the changes. #leadupchat
A1: Tenacity, prioritization, and an “eat that frog” mentality that teaches Ss to do the most important work first, rather than what is easiest. Gratitude practice, curiosity, and time unplugged. #leadupchat
A2: Coaching is not just for a new teacher. It is for all educators—including administrators. Elite athletes at the top of their game have coaches who continue to draw the very best out of them. Invest in students by investing in educators through effective coaching. #leadupchat
Q2: #EachChildOurFuture calls for highly-effective educators trained to support students using culturally-relevant practices. How can or does your school support you in this area? #LeadUpChat
A1: @emswildcats1 does a great job of focusing on whole child through creative learning opportunities. i.e student leadership, project based learning, student let podcast. They would be a great resource and love connecting with other educators.
#leadupchat
Important point. I think one of the most powerful things we’ve done is ride (in silence) through our students’ neighborhoods on a school bus.
When your kids wait at a bus stop across the street from a prison, your outlook changes. Empathy begins to take hold.
#leadupchat
Q2: #EachChildOurFuture calls for highly-effective educators trained to support students using culturally-relevant practices. How can or does your school support you in this area? #LeadUpChat
A2) We start by identifying those culturally relevant practices. Finding a way to bring many, many people to the table for the sake of students. Reading is an area where we overemphasize western culture. It was great to see our Ss reading 1000 Splended Suns #leadupchat
A2: Staff meetings could provide PD on culturally-relevant practices, to start. I cringe when I hear some of the things that are said to students and co-workers. It's not out of hate, but ignorance is still hurtful. #leadupchat
Q2: #EachChildOurFuture calls for highly-effective educators trained to support students using culturally-relevant practices. How can or does your school support you in this area? #LeadUpChat
A2 We need to raise our level of empathy. We need to be curious and seek to understand our learners. And then we need to teach kids first, then content. #leadupchat
To meet the needs of the whole child you must have the right staff that actually meet children where they are at - look for, find and celebrate examples of that in your building. #leadupchat
A2. All the training in the world won’t help educators implement culturally relevant practices if we don’t address the bias,prejudice, & bigotry that can come to school w/ the people who serve the children. We have to deal w/the hard stuff to deal w/ the heart stuff. #leadupchat
Coaching is a critical component to supporting growth in educators. It is an absolute investment in our students when we invest in effective coaching. #leadupchat
A2: Coaching is not just for a new teacher. It is for all educators—including administrators. Elite athletes at the top of their game have coaches who continue to draw the very best out of them. Invest in students by investing in educators through effective coaching. #leadupchat
Q2: #EachChildOurFuture calls for highly-effective educators trained to support students using culturally-relevant practices. How can or does your school support you in this area? #LeadUpChat
Some Ss assess themselves too high & the reason they give is, "I worked so hard on this." Others are incredibly tough on themselves & can't see their own strengths. We try to help them see strengths & areas that need improvement so that they can independently improve. #leadupchat
As districts explore #SBG we must also find a mastery system to support our teachers authentically understanding students DOK & rigor. Then, we can implement effective feedback strategies like SBG effectively! Love this! #leadupchat
Q3. #EachChildOurFuture recognizes the need for social-emotional learning (SEL). How are SEL competencies taught in your school? How can you monitor or measure SEL with students over time? #LeadUpChat
A2: In the same way that students need excellent modelling from teachers to know what ‘exemplary work’ looks like, teachers must have opportunities to see master teachers in action to become highly effective themselves. #leadupchat
Coaching can be so powerful. We need to practice new skills and approaches -- and it doesn't always go well the first time. The coach can continue to encourage and demonstrate until we achieve success. #leadupchat
So true! I know that I did not receive adequate preparation in my undergraduate work. Gratefully, I have “seen the light” and now understand that though learning to talk is a natural process, learning to read takes instruction that helps students “break the code.” #leadupchat
To become a culturally relevant pedagogue, pedagogical preferences have to be (re)conceptualised in a manner that recognises/respects intricacies of cultural diff. To construct practices that are culturally relevant, racially affirming & socially meaningful for Ss. #leadupchat
Terrific comment! I thought you might find it interesting that when 120 educators voted for the book they would most like #BookCampPD to focus on - #1 book is about trauma. If you would like to also vote https://t.co/S9Ahi4qfgc#LeadUpChat
A2: School staff we support w/ CC! in Buffalo SD created an image of the 6 Pillars in all the languages present in the school. Encourages Ts to relate desired traits to familiesnin a culturally diverse neighborhood #leadupchat
(Just wrote a course on this) Diving Head First Into Standards-Based Grading : Tools, Tricks, and Transitions Toward Grading with Purpose #LeadUpChathttps://t.co/iRRS42Ulaw
I'm always interested in hearing what my students have to say about "hard work." #leadupchat I think it's important to model with "hard work" looks like.
Important point. I think one of the most powerful things we’ve done is ride (in silence) through our students’ neighborhoods on a school bus.
When your kids wait at a bus stop across the street from a prison, your outlook changes. Empathy begins to take hold.
#leadupchat
Q2: #EachChildOurFuture calls for highly-effective educators trained to support students using culturally-relevant practices. How can or does your school support you in this area? #LeadUpChat
A2) Choose books that students can relate to instead of books to which they have no connection.
It’s about getting them to read, not getting them to read Shakespeare (which wasn’t meant to be read).
#leadupchat
We just started the #MTSS process and the survey highlighted some key areas for us to focus on. Working on the #mindset around educating students. #leadupchat
Aric, I totally agree we have to open up the table to all voices and not just the loudest. There needs to be opportunities for all stakeholders to have authentic conversations to drive the professional learning. #leadupchat
A1&2b: It's hard to teach students soft skills when the teachers struggle in that area themselves. Not all, but many. Many could use more social-emotional awareness. #leadupchat
A #WholeChild education should cause the questions our students' ask to skyrocket "off the charts" not actually decline as they become more educated, as represented by becoming more literate in this graph. #leadupchat#futuredriven
So true, Latoya. We are looking to find great examples of schools and districts that address these issues, and identify ways to amplify and scale. There's good work happening out there. The state education agency also has to deal with this hard stuff. #leadupchat
A3. Guiding questions help advance praxis:
1) How am I giving Ss positive messages about who they are individually and linking their home-culture with success in learning?
2) How am I valuing each S's intelligence and the way it can be a resource in the classroom?
#leadupchat
General problem solving is a skill that is so very undervalued. Life beyond school is dynamic, complex, and always changing. Problem solving is valuable everyday. #leadupchat
In reply to
@LaneWalker2, @walkchrysj, @RaeHughart
Q2: This will become a major problem in the near future. Recruiting is already a challenge with the teacher shortage. Need to be proactive and create effective teaching programs that start in high school. #leadupchat
Absolutely! We need “outside eyes” that are able to see what we cannot see about our practice. They can help us see the things we do/say that have a positive impact on teaching & learning and the things we could adjust in order to have greater impact. #ChaseImpact#leadupchat
I agree. Sometimes this is overlooked in schools and yet, it's one of the most effective means to improving education and opportunities for students. #leadupchat
A3. We use a program “Second Step “ where we intentionally teach SEL. Our teachers infuse empathy and growth mindset into their work. Best thing for me is to remember our kids are people (who have strengths, deficits, aspirations) and learn how to support them. #leadupchat
A3: SEL instruction is no different from academic ; you have to find out what the Ss needs are . We have used pre test , post test . Split Ss into small focus groups depending on the needs . Even changed a master schedule to give one grade level more SEL support . #LeadUpChat
A3: @wcsdistrict uses the Panorama survey to measure multiple areas of SE Learning. @aadrean has led this work district wide. Our 7th grade science teacher @PhxSciGuy had students do a data dig on student responses and then created action plans to support growth! #leadupchat
Q3. #EachChildOurFuture recognizes the need for social-emotional learning (SEL). How are SEL competencies taught in your school? How can you monitor or measure SEL with students over time? #LeadUpChat
RTQ3. #EachChildOurFuture recognizes the need for social-emotional learning (SEL). How are SEL competencies taught in your school? How can you monitor or measure SEL with students over time? #LeadUpChat
A2. In my opinion you can’t talk about culturally relevant without talking about the issue of race. Let’s face it-if your social circle is full of others who live,work,worship,love, &believe just like you,your potential to implement culturally relevant practices is ⬇️ #leadupchat
A3) How often are students asked to work in meaningful groups while solving hard problems or designing meaningful projects? How often are students asked to present their presentations rather than just turn them in? When they do present, is it to authentic audiences?
#leadupchat
Q3. #EachChildOurFuture recognizes the need for social-emotional learning (SEL). How are SEL competencies taught in your school? How can you monitor or measure SEL with students over time? #LeadUpChat
A3: Our school counselor has begun to use data to analyze behavior -not just how much, but when (time of day and year), who, where (classroom vs unstructured), type, etc. Trends provide insight about the strategies to reinforce. #leadupchat
A3 Our Counselor has lessons and special emphasis during different times of the year, but I feel like it needs to be addressed daily in each classroom by each classroom teacher! We need more training on this! #leadupchat
Q3. #EachChildOurFuture recognizes the need for social-emotional learning (SEL). How are SEL competencies taught in your school? How can you monitor or measure SEL with students over time? #LeadUpChat
A3 Within the emotional component, our team provides consistent, proactive support to our Ss with guiding them on how to navigate difficulties, how to communicate their emotions in a positive manner, and how to seek additional support when they feel overwhelmed #leadupchat
Q3. #EachChildOurFuture recognizes the need for social-emotional learning (SEL). How are SEL competencies taught in your school? How can you monitor or measure SEL with students over time? #LeadUpChat
A3: We have taken a multi-pronged approach using @Q_Wunder as the SEL curriculum, adding literacy, community-engagement through @teamkids, and professional development.
#leadupchat
Q3. #EachChildOurFuture recognizes the need for social-emotional learning (SEL). How are SEL competencies taught in your school? How can you monitor or measure SEL with students over time? #LeadUpChat
We do lots of conferencing. Ss self-assess, then meet with Ts to talk about how they see their work. They get better over time. High achievers have a hard time recognizing what they do well which is very stressful. We're trying to help them see their strengths. #leadupchat
3) How can I lessen dominant perspectives so that contributions from Ss of different backgrounds can be better understood & integrated into teaching & learning?
4) How may I integrate specific life experiences of my Ss into daily instruction & learning processes?
#leadupchat
Q3: SEL is the foundation. Our pk-7 mixed aged community groups meet daily for 30 min w/ a focus on character, habit of mind, growth mindset/goal setting, meeting the individual needs of the group members. Self-regulation is district goal. #leadupchat
Work teams thrive with good SE skills. If a whole team is not progressing, then a brief investigation is in order that may result in restructuring if the issue isn't addressed well. They have to learn to care for each other...or else #LeadUpChat
Interesting - I like that this curriculum connects with literacy! And, love the community-engagement piece - we have to continue making those connections! #leadupchat
@Isham_Literacy has an excellent point here. It takes everyone - not turning a deaf ear and saying, "Isn't that the guidance dept's thing?"
Wondering .... how to increase awareness for ALL to be actively involved? #LeadUpChat
A3 Our Counselor has lessons and special emphasis during different times of the year, but I feel like it needs to be addressed daily in each classroom by each classroom teacher! We need more training on this! #leadupchat
Q3. #EachChildOurFuture recognizes the need for social-emotional learning (SEL). How are SEL competencies taught in your school? How can you monitor or measure SEL with students over time? #LeadUpChat
Neil, it is a district created MTSS Belief Survey. I made a copy for you to check out. https://t.co/uu9VvTl07B My understanding it was developed from our State MTSS training. #leadupchat
Interesting - While limitations may exist to ensure each student is able to gain the support they need at each moment in their learning, isn't it important that we explore ways to get this type of instruction to as many of our students as possible? #leadupchat
Great questions and looking forward to reading the responses. This is incredibly challenging work that is becoming more necessary by the day. #leadupchat
RTQ3. #EachChildOurFuture recognizes the need for social-emotional learning (SEL). How are SEL competencies taught in your school? How can you monitor or measure SEL with students over time? #LeadUpChat
Matt - have you explored personalizing students learning in this way? Have you found any successes or pitfalls so far throughout your exploration? #leadupchat
Q3-part 2! We also focus on ALL students in SEL. Zones of Regulation. Trauma responsive. It's more than specific lessons or a curriculum, but it is the way we live each day! #leadupchat
Often Ss don't realize that hard work doesn't necessarily mean that the outcome will be strong. They may need to revise several times before it's their best work. #leadupchat
A3: We are taking a tiered approach. We are trying to find our way in Tier I with more relevant SEL competencies than traditional Character Ed. We've also identified, through a screener, students who need small group (Tier II) and 1:1 (Tier III) SEL instruction. #leadupchat
Q3. #EachChildOurFuture recognizes the need for social-emotional learning (SEL). How are SEL competencies taught in your school? How can you monitor or measure SEL with students over time? #LeadUpChat
RTQ3. #EachChildOurFuture recognizes the need for social-emotional learning (SEL). How are SEL competencies taught in your school? How can you monitor or measure SEL with students over time? #LeadUpChat
This is why I love #leadupchat - I appreciate Robert for sharing this document to take back to our district for learning! Appreciate the relevant connections this morning!
Neil, it is a district created MTSS Belief Survey. I made a copy for you to check out. https://t.co/uu9VvTl07B My understanding it was developed from our State MTSS training. #leadupchat
A3: High school started with the @ruler approach. What I have learned, I take into my personal and professional life. Many Ts who started in this profession years ago were never trained. This requires some PD personalization to get all stakeholders (even Ss) on board. #leadupchat
A3) We are using Panaroma For student survey data in @wcsdistrict, talking with Ss in focus groups, analyzing data in staff mtgs, & discussing actions in w/ our PBIS team. The efforts for SEL and well-being include #becauseisaidiwould#thereforme & #cultureshook#leadupchat
As leaders, we must focus on building a culture of transparency where we break down classroom walls & learn from one another. Protocols such as @RLGMike Teaching Studies help us do so. #leadupchat
A2: In the same way that students need excellent modelling from teachers to know what ‘exemplary work’ looks like, teachers must have opportunities to see master teachers in action to become highly effective themselves. #leadupchat
A3. I worked with the gentleman who wrote the initial Apple operating system and developed an App to help quickly assess student behavior so interventions could take place quickly. #LeadUpChat
Q4: #EachChildOurFuture calls for problem-solving and reasoning skills to synthesize information and find solutions. How do you overtly teach these skills? #LeadUpChat
Over the years, yes. There are many structures that can personalize content delivery for learners such as PBL, Genius Hour, Inquiry based learning, Student Led #Edcamp Check out @Glennr1809 & @DonWettrick to see what they are doing! #leadupchat
In reply to
@RaeHughart, @Glennr1809, @DonWettrick
A3: Successfully teaching desired SEL traits does not come from what teachers do occasionally, but what they do consistently. In Illinois, assessment is the 5 Essentials survey of Ss, Ts & Parents https://t.co/NfKbd2vLPM#leadupchat
I just got a new wireless doc camera so I can project their progress on the Smartboard as I walk around the room. I'm hoping to inspire friendly competition. #leadupchat
A2: There is a huge misunderstanding of what CRT is. Many times the focus is on adding cultural references into lessons, rather than rec. that true CRT is creating a learning env. where every student is challenged and can succeed. @Ready4rigor is a great CRT follow. #leadupchat
A3: Our school counselor has begun to use data to analyze behavior -not just how much, but when (time of day and year), who, where (classroom vs unstructured), type, etc. Trends provide insight about the strategies to reinforce. #leadupchat
A3: The important thing is to provide tools, resources and instructional experiences that help students gain the capacity to treat themselves and others in a way to help make them more productive and socially aware of the best situational decision to make. #LeadUpChat
Limitations will always exist to some extent. Creating opportunities for personalization is key. We have to continue to explore what works best for individual learners and provide necessary support to teachers in the process. #leadupchat
Interesting - While limitations may exist to ensure each student is able to gain the support they need at each moment in their learning, isn't it important that we explore ways to get this type of instruction to as many of our students as possible? #leadupchat
YES! We've found a need in teacher-student relationships being a key area of influence with our SEL work - having all staff engage in this work has uplifted the culture! #leadupchat
Having administered this survey for several years, I wonder what your thoughts are about it? Effective? Valid? Waste of time? Have you ever closely examined the results over many years? #LeadUpChat
A4: Begin with the End In Mind. If we are aiming for critical thinking and problem solving, then we develop tasks that will help students reach the desired outcome. #LeadUpChat
I think you're right. Increasing the reliability of school systems is crucial...but when we arrive, I wonder if we're still going to be left w/ the Q:
Why are we doing this?
HQ instruction at scale might not answer the Q for each student.
#leadupchat
There is a huge need to embed these skills rather then teach them in Isolation. The Phrase "I dont have time for that" is a phrase only said by educators who have not found a purposeful management system for its implementation. Life is Interdisciplinary #leadupchat
Q4: #EachChildOurFuture calls for problem-solving and reasoning skills to synthesize information and find solutions. How do you overtly teach these skills? #LeadUpChat
A4) First we have to learn how to measure this learning. It is less about the right answer and more about the process. I find a disconnect with students practicing problem solving and critical thinking and what we measure for a grade. #leadupchat
A4. Starts with staff and leaders modeling (empathy, kindness, connections), then empowering kids to lead in school so they have ownership in school and teachers trying to embed some SEL skills in lessons (learning how to truly work in a group). #leadupchat
A4) You GIVE them the content you’re so desperate to remember (which they won’t if taught traditionally) and ask them to APPLY it in meaningful, relevant situations.
#leadupchat
Q4: #EachChildOurFuture calls for problem-solving and reasoning skills to synthesize information and find solutions. How do you overtly teach these skills? #LeadUpChat
RTQ4: #EachChildOurFuture calls for problem-solving and reasoning skills to synthesize information and find solutions. How do you overtly teach these skills? #LeadUpChat
A4: Traditional Lesson Planning focused on what the teacher would do. Teaching for critical thinking and visible learning focuses on open-ended tasks and student ownership. #LeadUpChat
A4: Give. Kids. Real. Problems. Ones that matter TO THEM, not just the adult in the room. Better yet? Coach them through identifying problems they are passionate about and then give them the framework to solve them in a space where failure isn’t fatal. #leadupchat
Teachers can never have enough training in discipline and classroom management.
Why do so few leaders in the education world refuse to admit that student behavior is a major cause of teacher attrition?
#leadupchat
A4: Give. Kids. Real. Problems. Ones that matter TO THEM, not just the adult in the room. Better yet? Coach them through identifying problems they are passionate about and then give them the framework to solve them in a space where failure isn’t fatal. #leadupchat
Q4: #EachChildOurFuture calls for problem-solving and reasoning skills to synthesize information and find solutions. How do you overtly teach these skills? #LeadUpChat
I hear "I don't have time for that" a lot. And I also hear, from those who have successfully implemented some of these strategies, "It freed up so much time to focus on great teaching and learning!" #leadupchat
A3: I have found that a collaborative study of @EricJensenBrain books can empower educators to not just understand a student’s brain but provide us with concrete steps to take to address the social-emotional needs of students. #leadupchat
Q3. #EachChildOurFuture recognizes the need for social-emotional learning (SEL). How are SEL competencies taught in your school? How can you monitor or measure SEL with students over time? #LeadUpChat
Love this focus on the WHY! Consider if we structured learning through Self-Paced, Personalized Themed-Internships sponsored by local businesses. Here, Ss get the support they need, both from Ts & Community, while being surrounded by the Why... #leadupchat
Our career tech approach naturally lends itself to problem based learning experiences. When Ss have to fix a car, make a weld, or construct a project they must use these skills. Bridging the gap between the core content & the application is where the value increases. #LeadUpChat
Counselor-created at the moment but with very timely, specific concepts like "side of the problem v size of the reaction". That's been the most recent. #leadupchat
It's really difficult to let go of stuff we loved learning back in the day to find out what needs to be learned t-o-d-a-y. And it's a moving target. #leadupchat
A4: Empasis on problem-solving from Day 1 (team building/get to know others) challenge. Scaffold processes in problem-solving and have them apply it to real-world situations (ie: Mock Trial/Mock UN/Mock Cabinet Meeting or Congress) #leadupchat#LDT632
YES! Jensen definitely pushes the thinking and breaks the stereotypes of how we approach others through our lens! I love using book studies as a way to bring a group together for learning! #leadupchat
This is TRUE! I have never had such purposeful and authentic conversations with students since switching to a Mastery Classroom utilizing the Community. Students have TIME to get WHAT they need, WHEN they need it! #leadupchat
A4: We utilize PBL and STEAM education which both focus on the Engineering Process. You can teach across multiple subject areas, and students are able to plan, test, reassess and rebuild. Students also are required to present/market their projects. #leadupchat
We chose to measure 5 things, but there are more you can choose.
Sense of Belonging, Growth Mindset, T-S Relationship, Self Managemnt, Social Awareness. #leadupchat
A4. Having a Morning Meeting or posting these for a group discussion would be a great place to begin. Be a facilitator of the conversation. #LeadUpChat
A4: The big mistake we’ve made is to assume that if we want students to be able to think, then our curriculum should give our students lots of practice in thinking. This is a mistake b/c what our students need is more to think WITH @dylanwiliamhttps://t.co/FxlLCdVNVJ#leadupchat
Love these examples - How do we make them Daily rather then in conjunction to what may already be going on. Rather then blending isolated instances - we must strive to utilize a system blending ideas into our daily practice #leadupchat
A4 Design Thinking is excellent for understanding needs through empathy, defining the problem, ideating, developing prototypes, testing and continuing the iterative process. Problem-solving and reasoning to synthesize info and find solutions is fostered throughout! #leadupchat
Q4: #EachChildOurFuture calls for problem-solving and reasoning skills to synthesize information and find solutions. How do you overtly teach these skills? #LeadUpChat
So true. Career tech learning creates so many positive outcomes and learning experiences for students beyond technical skills acquisition. More students need to participate in these types of learning experiences. #leadupchat
Our career tech approach naturally lends itself to problem based learning experiences. When Ss have to fix a car, make a weld, or construct a project they must use these skills. Bridging the gap between the core content & the application is where the value increases. #LeadUpChat
Yes! @ASchirg and I are having this conversation in the form of "what if students to do summarize and synthesize their learning in a culminating project to enhance learning" #leadupchat
A4: This goes back to my statement about integrated curriculum. We teach these skills by embedding them in the authentic learning in the classroom. Don’t teach problem solving. Create learning experiences that challenge students and invite problem solving. #leadupchat
Q4: #EachChildOurFuture calls for problem-solving and reasoning skills to synthesize information and find solutions. How do you overtly teach these skills? #LeadUpChat
Love the reassess and rebuild aspect here!! Any project worthwhile will need to be rethought and tweaked! Traditionally, we have students turn in their final project, put a grade on it and never look back! #leadupchat
A4. Here is a Discussion Rubric for younger students. We have a long way to go in our practices with discussions and questioning techniques that are used. #LeadUpChat
A4: Give challenging work that connects to real world applications. Create a safe environment for Ss to wrestle with problems. #growthmindset#leadupchat
A4: This goes back to my statement about integrated curriculum. We teach these skills by embedding them in the authentic learning in the classroom. Don’t teach problem solving. Create learning experiences that challenge students and invite problem solving. #leadupchat
Q4: #EachChildOurFuture calls for problem-solving and reasoning skills to synthesize information and find solutions. How do you overtly teach these skills? #LeadUpChat
A5. The push to cover content instead of getting to know kids needs and personalizing the learning. We have made progress but still have a way to go. #leadupchat
A4. Increasingly, educative instruction—with its emphasis on the coverage of content—is designed as though ‘recall’ were equivalent to ‘knowledge’. Indeed, the T's role should be to challenge S's problem-solving skills, not dictate or attempt to proceduralise it. #leadupchat
This! Let’s put more energy into considering what we want students to be able to do as a result of the learning experiences we design. Less focus on what we will do and more focus on whether what we are doing is having the desired impact on learning. #leadupchat
A4: Traditional Lesson Planning focused on what the teacher would do. Teaching for critical thinking and visible learning focuses on open-ended tasks and student ownership. #LeadUpChat
Eric’s works around poverty are part of the resources I use in teaching curriculum development at @LindenwoodU & around the country in at-risk workshops. He gives very practical advice & concrete steps for SEL. #leadupchat
In reply to
@drneilgupta, @marcihouseman, @EricJensenBrain, @LindenwoodU
Sure! YES YES! We must always begin with relationships! Totally agree! I just also want to ensure this is something Ts continue to work on throughout their year as well! :) #leadupchat
A5: Simply stated, adult discomfort.
Many of us have not developed the stamina to address deep issues of equity. We simply react to events and have open enrollment in AP classes.
We need to talk about Bias! #LeadUpChat
Now we'd be building a system that sees "each" human & how their learning fits into meaningful work.
#leadupchat
Rae, there's a lot of "gold" to mine in what you stated here!
#FuturEd
A4. A4. In SC my dear friend and colleague @StephDiStasio has worked w/ stakeholders to create competencies that align to the Profile of the SC Grad. These competencies create a conceptual framework for teachers to embed these skills in their lessons & assessments. #leadupchat
A4 Empathy is a key activation component. When students are challenged to solve real world problems, it fuels their desire to problem-solve, reason & synthesize new information to solve problems that have meaning for them & their world. #leadupchat
A5) For a couple of decades success was tied to college for a student. We have STEM, IB, music, arts, AP, among other things in our school. But, Ss and Ps equate success to college. “How do change this?” should be the Q we are working on. #leadupchat
Now we'd be building a system that sees "each" human & how their learning fits into meaningful work.
#leadupchat
Rae, there's a lot of "gold" to mine in what you stated here!
#FuturEd
We want to invite people into the narrative - whether that’s learning, curriculum, or program design. If we don’t invite people in and drive our narrative, someone will tell the story for us. Empower voice! #leadupchat
A5: Too many times, we differentiate without considering that work should still be challenging for ALL. Scaffolds should make learning accessible while still ensuring rigor. The rigor piece is what much equity discussion lacks. #LeadUpChat
A4: Embed it across all curriculum. Embed it within sport teams, art clubs, science clubs... Make it part of the culture. “This is who we are, and what we are about.” #LeadUpChat
A5: Equity for us is found in responding differently. We are in rural Kansasl. We have to build on the gifts we have, they are plentiful, but different. We must GROW our own high-quality teachers and CREATE the needed individual supports for our students. #leadupchat
Very Eager to hear your thoughts on The Grid Method (created by @chadostrowski) and The Teach Further Model. *All with @teachbetterteam*
THIS is what we are building. #leadupchat
In reply to
@mafost, @drneilgupta, @chadostrowski, @teachbetterteam
A6) Standardized tests that tell students they are
more/less smart
more/less worthy
more/less talented
more/less capable
more/less valuable.
Educators needs to shows that intelligence manifests itself differently in everyone. Standardized tests kill that message.
#leadupchat
A5: The haves and the have nots. Funding inequities, trauma inequities, poverty inequities. These all need to be a part of the discussion to support making things equitable for all. We cannot leave these out. #leadupchat
A5: It can challenging for Ss to recognize bias and Ts may struggle bringing up hard conversations about race/differences. Ts need to be given the tools to have those conversations about equity. #LDT632#leadupchat
A5. People are afraid and uncomfortable to talk about the real issues and so surface conversations abound...rhetoric about zip codes, low expectations, geography etc. We need to discuss the root causes-prejudice, racism, bigotry, oppression. That’s where we start. #leadupchat
A4. It is necessary to encourage the growth of student responsibility, initiative, decision-making, and intentional learning; cultivate an atmosphere of knowledge-building learning communities that utilise collaborative learning. #leadupchat
A5: Class size + lack of additional educators to meet every child’s needs. Ts who are unaware of implicit biases + how they manifest. Not addressing the fact that marginalized pops are consistently the least represented in advanced classes + the most in cotaught/SPED. #leadupchat
Start with career counseling no later than the middle grades, followed up with job shadowing resulting in a career pathway that may or may not require a four year degree. #Leadupchat
The Grid Method is a student centered, competency based system, created at the classroom level and designed to fit any teacher’s style, within any curriculum, in any classroom. Most importantly, it was built to reach all students,not just some https://t.co/F59V7maenA#LeadUpChat
In reply to
@JasonSalhaney, @mafost, @drneilgupta, @chadostrowski, @teachbetterteam
A5b A real Barrier to education making a change for students is the lack of teachers reflecting the racial make up of our students. It looks to get worse as we sit on the edge of the looming teacher shortage.
We need to encourage the profession and #LetThemFly#LeadUpChat
Q6: Having a strategic plan at your school or district is just as important. What practices are essential and necessary for a plan to be successful at the local level? #EachChildOurFuture#LeadUpChat
A5. Favorite new equity graphic. Initially, it is increasing awareness of vast gaps we have around the issue of being equitable. I think back to 40 yrs ago and the HUGE gap there was for students with special needs. "We've come a long way ...." but still so far to go. #Leadupchat
A5. In discussing barriers to equity, an examination of our policies, practices, and programs would prove well. We should ask 2 questions about these such as:
1. Who is excluded by way of the policy, practice, etc?
2. What can we change to make it more inclusive? #leadupchat
A5: Equity in college admissions / financial aid for low-SEL students is a persistent barrier. Needs state-level attention & $ immediately to keep us relevant / competitive IMO. #leadupchat
RT RT RT RT
I’ve started fac these convos at my school, and what I’ve realized is how blissfully unaware so many educators are that these convos even need to take place. How can we do a better job when such a large chunk of our profession is unaware it even exists? #leadupchat
Teachers can never have enough training in classroom management.
Why do so few leaders in the education world admit that student behavior is a major cause of teacher attrition?
#leadupchat
A5: The biggest challenge is going to be defining what equity means!! Vastly different understanding of what that looks like in schools and classes! #leadupchat
Dale you are so correct. Low expectations couched in teachers having “empathy” for learners is the enemy of equitable student achievement for all learners. #leadupchat
A5: Mindsets. I still hear teachers display deficit mindset...as in “those students can’t....” We must stop blaming external influences and start embracing our ability to have an impact on every single child. #Equity#leadupchat
A6. Having worked on strategic plans - probably more than a dozen - the most important aspect is to truly involve ALL stakeholders in the discussion. They MUST actively write the plans and not simply provide "lip service" when asked if they agree. #LeadUpChat
A6: When the local plan is built with TEACHERS and there is a culture of trust. With these in place you can build collective will for the long work to do right for all Students. #LeadUpChat
A5: I believe many things...mindset, expectations, grit, environment and much more. Many things as teachers we cannnot control. So much we can help with though! #LeadUpChat
Not over time. Have made a crosswalk with questions to CHARACTER COUNTS standards in academic SEL & character domains. Will then provide resources and strategies for schools to consider following an analysis of results #leadupchat
A6. Easy to say, "Have everyone involved" and MUCH more challenging to do this. We started with a year of learning how to write smart goals and use data to inform our decisions. #LeadUpChat
RTQ6: Having a strategic plan at your school or district is just as important. What practices are essential and necessary for a plan to be successful at the local level? #EachChildOurFuture#LeadUpChat
A6) @drneilgupta & @aadrean met with all the principals to discuss our CIP a couple of months in the school year. It reminded me to account for all of the good things in the school and to see if they are aligning to the plan. More of this needs to happen for leaders. #Leadupchat
Yes, and I think about it as the process of now working toward a product of learning, both short and long term products, but mainly the think that the products reveal our beliefs about learning https://t.co/iEIyM9qyFy#leadupchat
Wow! Love the learning and contributions happening this morning at #leadupchat - remember the rule of #FollowFive - follow five leaders to grow your PLN!
A5: I believe many things...mindset, expectations, grit, environment and much more. Many things as teachers we cannnot control. So much we can help with though! #LeadUpChat
A6: When the local plan is built with TEACHERS and there is a culture of trust. With these in place you can build collective will for the long work to do right for all Students. #LeadUpChat
A5)💥WARNING💥#RealTalk Lack of equity is a biased mindset, not about resources...until we are honest about our core beliefs in certain Ss, we will continue to deflect and blame external issues #LeadUpChat
A6: The practices we have found include weekly accountability meetings with staff, immediate PD when it is needed/necessary, communication, pivot when the data says we need to, not because it's hard, communication, communication... #leadupchat
A5 I think #Equity is the least understood, least recognized as a need, & MOST elusive of all #wholechild components because it provokes looking in the mirror 1st for ALL educators to evaluate our motives, beliefs, actions & biases. #leadupchat@ascd@DebDelisle
Implementation is Key. Start Small. Listen to Teacher Voices. Listen to Student Voices. Love this guide to make any implementation practical : https://t.co/gbTDA3Wt3J#leadupchat
RTQ6: Having a strategic plan at your school or district is just as important. What practices are essential and necessary for a plan to be successful at the local level? #EachChildOurFuture#LeadUpChat
A5: Mindsets. I still hear teachers display deficit mindset...as in “those students can’t....” We must stop blaming external influences and start embracing our ability to have an impact on every single child. #Equity#leadupchat
I’ve written about the mythical barriers to equity on my blog:
The zip code myth
The expectation myth
The turnaround myth
The competition myth
It’s time to get down to root causes. We are overdue. Check it out here: https://t.co/onPOHE4OBd#equity#leadupchat
Thanks for sharing. I used the data for several years and strongly believe there are much better ways to truly improve the areas they are trying to measure. Your plan begins with the data crosswalk - what if the data isn't very good? #LeadUpChat
A6: There needs to be buy-in at all levels, not just a top-down approach, make sure the district strategic plan is made apparent to everyone (parents/educators/students) then follow-through on support to the plan. #leadupchat#LDT632
We need to first be aware of our implicit biases that may have been created by and perpetuated in a centuries-old system, one that is doing exactly what it was created to do. When we see where we are--in that system--that's a start. There aren't quick fixes. #leadupchat
A6: I find it very beneficial to have a team to oversee things (composed of Ts & Ss). Our team meets once a month to look at data, adjust our course, and plan. These meetings are SUPER important: they allow us to zoom out and look at the big picture. #LeadUpChat
We’ve been taking a lot about this in @DublinSchools with @KristyVenne. How can we incorporate more career/job activities and experiences to help students. #leadupchat
In reply to
@AricThomas1, @drneilgupta, @aadrean, @DublinSchools, @KristyVenne
The first step is to step outside of your bubble and ask questions. Any strategic plan begins by asking others their experiences and adapting past missions toward a common goal #leadupchat
RTQ6: Having a strategic plan at your school or district is just as important. What practices are essential and necessary for a plan to be successful at the local level? #EachChildOurFuture#LeadUpChat
I used to feel inauthentic/like I didn’t have the “right” to speak up bc I am white. And then I realized that our profession lacks diversity, and if it’s not me, then it might not be brought up at all. Our kids need us to speak up and lead challenging conversations. #leadupchat
A6: Reflection. It does no good to have a plan if we don’t regularly and persistently measure our progress towards the goals articulated in the plan. Celebrate what is working and improve what is not. #leadupchat
RTQ6: Having a strategic plan at your school or district is just as important. What practices are essential and necessary for a plan to be successful at the local level? #EachChildOurFuture#LeadUpChat
A6: All stakeholders should be involved in creating the plan and then a clear messaging plan must be developed. Stakeholders need to know the how and why of implementation along with the progress. #WIG#leadupchat
A6: I think we are missing the boat if we don’t get really serious about involving our communities and stakeholders in this. We all pay lip-service to it, but if we are serious about SEL we have to take steps here! #leadupchat
A6: Listening is critical. Find the people with info and go to them. This is all facets of the school community- S’s, P’s, T’s, admin, community, etc. Use qualitative and quantitative feedback to influence idea generation. This will take time, but increases efficacy. #leadupchat
Q6: Having a strategic plan at your school or district is just as important. What practices are essential and necessary for a plan to be successful at the local level? #EachChildOurFuture#LeadUpChat
A5: Mindset, beliefs & attitudes- reason knowing your #Why is so important. Structures, system & capital- but only if we fail to innovate. The pertinacious nature of poverty. #LeadUpChat
A5)💥WARNING💥#RealTalk Lack of equity is a biased mindset, not about resources...until we are honest about our core beliefs in certain Ss, we will continue to deflect and blame external issues #LeadUpChat
A5: So much is based on individualized competitive learning goals, this distracts from social construction surrounding learning, students (and teachers) need to construct community around learning #leadupchat
