#MASSPchat Archive

Chats will be moderated by MASSP staff, members of the MASSP Board of Directors and MASSP Members – we will also have special guest moderators on occasion.
Monday February 20, 2017
8:00 PM EST
  • participatechat Feb 20 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #MASSPchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/DYM2KgH6Mn
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Welcome to #MASSPchat! Let's start w/ intros: name, dist, position, etc. Bonus: your pick to win the NCAA men's b-ball tourney. #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Bob Kefgen, Dir of Gov Relations @MASSP & tonight's co-host. My @MSU_Basketball Spartans are a long shot, but gotta pick em. #masspchat
    In reply to @massp, @MSU_Basketball
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:02 PM EST
    @MrsChelseyM & @BobKefgen are co-moderating #masspchat? This might break Twitter...prepared for some serious awesomeness!
    In reply to @MrsChelseyM, @BobKefgen
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi all! Chelsey Martinez, Dir of Comms and Asst Dir of Govt Relations for @massp #MASSPchat @BobKefgen
    In reply to @massp, @BobKefgen
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:03 PM EST
    #goals @MrCarlsonSHS thanks for joining in! @massp #MASSPchat @BobKefgen
    In reply to @MrCarlsonSHS, @massp, @BobKefgen
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Steve Carlson, Principal of Sandusky Jr/Sr High School...haven't watched much MCB this year...I'll go with UCLA? #masspchat
  • sewardstephen Feb 20 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Steve Seward- looking forward to learning about the content. MASSP Associate Director & idolizer of @BobKefgen & @MrsChelseyM #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:01 PM EST
      Welcome to #MASSPchat! Let's start w/ intros: name, dist, position, etc. Bonus: your pick to win the NCAA men's b-ball tourney. #masspchat
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hi teammate! Thanks for hopping on tonight! @massp #MASSPchat @BobKefgen
    In reply to @massp, @BobKefgen
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Must be lots of lurkers tonight. Consider joining in! Let's get going with tonight's #masspchat.
  • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Doug Leisenring, Superintendent of Delta-Schoolcraft ISD. I have hardly watched any college hoops this year #GoZags? #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
    We will use the Q1/A1 format tonight to keep things organized, so please tag your answers so folks can follow along. #masspchat
  • pfeiffersc Feb 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Scott Pfeiffer, MS/HS Principal, Countryside Academy, Benton Harbor. Kansas. Is there even a point to picking a women's team? :) #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Remember, the chat is best when you respond to each other, not just to the question I post, so don't hold back! #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Q1 coming in 1minute! #masspchat
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hi Scott! Welcome to tonight's chat! #MASSPchat
    • pfeiffersc Feb 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
      Scott Pfeiffer, MS/HS Principal, Countryside Academy, Benton Harbor. Kansas. Is there even a point to picking a women's team? :) #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Welcome to #masspchat Doug! Once an @MASSP member, always a member!
    In reply to @DSISDSuper, @massp
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
    If you're just joining us remember to use #MASSPchat @BobKefgen @massp
    In reply to @BobKefgen, @massp
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Q1:@onetoughnerd proposed $50-100/pupil (lower funded dists get more $). Will this be enough for your dist to meet rising costs? #masspchat
    In reply to @onetoughnerd
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Welcome to the chat Scott! Glad to have you. #masspchat
    In reply to @pfeiffersc
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: Hopefully--hard to say when expenses like retirement, utilities, health insurance, diesel aren't guaranteed to remain flat #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
      Q1:@onetoughnerd proposed $50-100/pupil (lower funded dists get more $). Will this be enough for your dist to meet rising costs? #masspchat
      In reply to @onetoughnerd
  • AssignmentHelpN Feb 20 @ 8:10 PM EST
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  • massignmenthelp Feb 20 @ 8:10 PM EST
    #edtechchat #flipclass #HolocaustEdChat #LEARNLap #masspchat Start a blog in college https://t.co/SW64eeDA9h
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Hello UP! Thanks for joining us! #masspchat
    • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
      Doug Leisenring, Superintendent of Delta-Schoolcraft ISD. I have hardly watched any college hoops this year #GoZags? #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Also, if you have any Qs for the moderators, don't hesitate. Budgets are hard enough when you have > 140 characters to explain. #masspchat
  • pfeiffersc Feb 20 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: I don't deal with budget issues much, but every bit helps! #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:11 PM EST
    PREACH! #masspchat
    In reply to @MrCarlsonSHS
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:11 PM EST
    I could easily hijack this chat w/ my question, be careful what you ask for! #masspchat
    In reply to @BobKefgen
  • rcayce Feb 20 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Ryan Cayce, Principal of Ubly Jr/Sr High School....probably just lurking tonight #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:12 PM EST
    If you have Qs, so does someone else. Plenty of lurkers out there tonight. Steal their Qs. 😉 #masspchat
    In reply to @MrCarlsonSHS
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:13 PM EST
    #ThumbStrong #masspchat
    • rcayce Feb 20 @ 8:12 PM EST
      Ryan Cayce, Principal of Ubly Jr/Sr High School....probably just lurking tonight #masspchat
  • EduGladiators Feb 20 @ 8:13 PM EST
    ⏰TONIGHT #EduGladiators EMPOWER Ts/Parent dynamic w/@cdmveep Podcast ⏯https://t.co/g1e34qEXji #MASSPchat #musedchat #LearnLap #StuVoice
  • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1 - That depends if your district has declining enrollment. Many UP districts are still struggling with that issue. #masspchat #Yoopers
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Hi Ryan! Welcome! #masspchat Feel free to jump in!
    • rcayce Feb 20 @ 8:12 PM EST
      Ryan Cayce, Principal of Ubly Jr/Sr High School....probably just lurking tonight #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Welcome Ryan! #masspchat
    In reply to @rcayce
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Q2 on the way shortly. #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:14 PM EST
    @onetoughnerd has proposed ed budget. As gov, how close does his proposal typically come to what leg passes? #masspchat
    In reply to @BobKefgen, @onetoughnerd
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:14 PM EST
    The Governor's proposal also included funding for Ds with declining enrollment @massp @BobKefgen #masspchat
    In reply to @massp, @BobKefgen
    • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:13 PM EST
      A1 - That depends if your district has declining enrollment. Many UP districts are still struggling with that issue. #masspchat #Yoopers
  • sewardstephen Feb 20 @ 8:15 PM EST
    $$=always issue.Wonder how many might warrant a conversation about district prioritization of spending.What will we NOT give up? #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
      Q1:@onetoughnerd proposed $50-100/pupil (lower funded dists get more $). Will this be enough for your dist to meet rising costs? #masspchat
      In reply to @onetoughnerd
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:15 PM EST
    I hear you Doug! There's $ in the budget for declining enrollment, but only a bit. #masspchat
    In reply to @DSISDSuper
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Q2:Proposed budget would reduce the gap btw min & max fdn dists to $668/pupil. How much funding disparity is there in ur region? #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:16 PM EST
    would that be an extra amount per pupil, or some time of formulaic payment? #masspchat
    In reply to @MrsChelseyM, @massp, @BobKefgen
  • rcayce Feb 20 @ 8:16 PM EST
    i haven't noticed, but is money being shuffled around in other areas? #masspchat
    In reply to @MrCarlsonSHS, @BobKefgen, @onetoughnerd
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:16 PM EST
    @DSISDSuper What she said! Also, while it varies dist to dist, declining enrollment is slowing statewide. #masspchat
    In reply to @MrsChelseyM, @massp, @DSISDSuper
  • tracylnwilson Feb 20 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A1: Hi All ... heck NO, not even close. We are so under budgeted now. #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
      Q1:@onetoughnerd proposed $50-100/pupil (lower funded dists get more $). Will this be enough for your dist to meet rising costs? #masspchat
      In reply to @onetoughnerd
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2: Not much disparity, if any, in the Thumb #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:15 PM EST
      Q2:Proposed budget would reduce the gap btw min & max fdn dists to $668/pupil. How much funding disparity is there in ur region? #masspchat
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:17 PM EST
    $7 million will be distributed takes into account the Ds current enrollment compared to avg. enrollment for preceding 2yr #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:15 PM EST
      I hear you Doug! There's $ in the budget for declining enrollment, but only a bit. #masspchat
      In reply to @DSISDSuper
  • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Joining a little late. Jason Messenger, Lakeshore Middle School Principal #masspchat
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Welcome to the chat Madame President! #masspchat @massp @BobKefgen
    In reply to @massp, @BobKefgen
    • tracylnwilson Feb 20 @ 8:16 PM EST
      A1: Hi All ... heck NO, not even close. We are so under budgeted now. #masspchat
      • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
        Q1:@onetoughnerd proposed $50-100/pupil (lower funded dists get more $). Will this be enough for your dist to meet rising costs? #masspchat
        In reply to @onetoughnerd
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:18 PM EST
    , @onetoughnerd is pretty good at getting what budget he wants, but there are always changes. Tough to give it a %. #masspchat
    In reply to @MrCarlsonSHS, @onetoughnerd
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Hi Jason! Another Southwesterner in the house! #masspchat
  • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Are they considering transportation expenses? One of my districts covers 787 square miles while another covers 89 square miles. #masspchat
  • rcayce Feb 20 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2: public schools in Huron county are fairly homogeneous so it's pretty equal/close #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:19 PM EST
    There is always some money for isolated dists for just that reason, but just like declining enrollment, its not big $ #masspchat
    In reply to @DSISDSuper
  • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2- There is a few out of formula district in Southwest Michigan that cause quite a disparity amounst neighboring districts #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
    An increase in diesel price really impacts one of those districts, not so much the other--all things are NOT equal in ed funding #masspchat
    • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:18 PM EST
      Are they considering transportation expenses? One of my districts covers 787 square miles while another covers 89 square miles. #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:21 PM EST
    That's becoming more and more the case statewide. Some areas are all over the place, but most are close. #masspchat
    In reply to @MrCarlsonSHS
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:21 PM EST
    I can see that for sure. How does that shake out down there? #masspchat @BobKefgen
    In reply to @BobKefgen
    • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
      A2- There is a few out of formula district in Southwest Michigan that cause quite a disparity amounst neighboring districts #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Q3 coming at you. #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Q3:@onetoughnerd proposed $50/pupil more for HS Ss to recognize > cost of HS. How would u spend an addtnl $50/pupil in ur bldg? #masspchat
    In reply to @onetoughnerd
  • sewardstephen Feb 20 @ 8:23 PM EST
    This factor among others is what seems to make a "blanket decisions" frustrating for so many. #masspchat
    • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:18 PM EST
      Are they considering transportation expenses? One of my districts covers 787 square miles while another covers 89 square miles. #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3: Would love to see it go to an AP, who could help w/ eval, implementation of restorative practices, 504s, etc. #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:21 PM EST
      Q3:@onetoughnerd proposed $50/pupil more for HS Ss to recognize > cost of HS. How would u spend an addtnl $50/pupil in ur bldg? #masspchat
      In reply to @onetoughnerd
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:24 PM EST
    @jmessenger34 It's tough when the neighbor you are being compared to is getting more $. It's why the gap matters. #masspchat
    In reply to @MrsChelseyM, @jmessenger34
  • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:24 PM EST
    As one of the districts getting the minimum, it has caused us to get creative to keep programs for kids. #masspchat
    • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:21 PM EST
      I can see that for sure. How does that shake out down there? #masspchat @BobKefgen
      In reply to @BobKefgen
      • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
        A2- There is a few out of formula district in Southwest Michigan that cause quite a disparity amounst neighboring districts #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Q3a:The $50/pupil increase is targeted @ HS, but dists could spend at any level. Should the additional $ be earmarked for HS Ss? #masspchat
  • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Exactly!! #Masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:24 PM EST
      @jmessenger34 It's tough when the neighbor you are being compared to is getting more $. It's why the gap matters. #masspchat
      In reply to @MrsChelseyM, @jmessenger34
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Just threw a Q3a out there. Answer either or both. #masspchat
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Kudos for creativity! #masspchat
    In reply to @jmessenger34
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3a: I'm a team player, so any increase is good. That said, other monies are earmarked...#justsayin' #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:25 PM EST
      Q3a:The $50/pupil increase is targeted @ HS, but dists could spend at any level. Should the additional $ be earmarked for HS Ss? #masspchat
  • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Q3- This increase will help our district in many areas. I could see a big impact in our CTE Programming. #masspchat
  • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3a I have been an elementary and high school principal. High school kids simply cost more but it depends on your local programs. #masspchat
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Even better - there's $ for that too! Stay tuned. CTE $ is coming down the pike #masspchat @massp @BobKefgen
    In reply to @massp, @BobKefgen
    • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:27 PM EST
      Q3- This increase will help our district in many areas. I could see a big impact in our CTE Programming. #masspchat
  • rcayce Feb 20 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3a: totally biased so YES. Had this discussion with a T as to why HS was getting $ over Elem & I didn't have a great defense. #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:29 PM EST
    There is specific $ allocated for CTE equipment upgrade. Available to both locals and ISDs. #masspchat
    In reply to @jmessenger34
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Good point @DSISDSuper #masspchat
    In reply to @DSISDSuper
    • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:28 PM EST
      A3a I have been an elementary and high school principal. High school kids simply cost more but it depends on your local programs. #masspchat
  • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Totally agree. It is not hard to sit in our district budget meeting and see all the added cost for HS compared to K-8. #Masspchat
    • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:28 PM EST
      A3a I have been an elementary and high school principal. High school kids simply cost more but it depends on your local programs. #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Plenty of other states allocated more $ to HS to recognize the higher cost. Extracurriculars, labs, etc. #masspchat
    In reply to @rcayce
  • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
    I think your defense is high school kids have more class options requiring more equipment & supplies. Its not even close. #masspchat
    In reply to @rcayce
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Q4 coming in a sec. Hold onto your hats! #masspchat
  • rcayce Feb 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
    that's what I assumed! Thanks!! #masspchat
    In reply to @BobKefgen
  • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
    I believe one thought for us will be to try and combined those monies for the biggest impact. #Masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:29 PM EST
      There is specific $ allocated for CTE equipment upgrade. Available to both locals and ISDs. #masspchat
      In reply to @jmessenger34
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:32 PM EST
    costs associated w/ dual enrollment, AP, 21f, the list goes on! #masspchat
    In reply to @rcayce, @BobKefgen
  • tracylnwilson Feb 20 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A2: Not much disparity in West Michigan. #Masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:15 PM EST
      Q2:Proposed budget would reduce the gap btw min & max fdn dists to $668/pupil. How much funding disparity is there in ur region? #masspchat
  • rcayce Feb 20 @ 8:32 PM EST
    always feel like I'm on a soap box when I say that - but it sounds like a legit argument #masspchat
    In reply to @DSISDSuper
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:32 PM EST
    @onetoughnerd's budget rec includes $7M in addtnl educator eval $ earmarked specifically to local dists & ISDs. #masspchat
    In reply to @onetoughnerd
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Q4:What additional support or training would you want for implementing educator evaluations in your district? #masspchat
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:33 PM EST
    It's not too late to join the conversation! Come on and get chatting! #masspchat @massp @BobKefgen
    In reply to @massp, @BobKefgen
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Q4 is up, but don't abandon Q3 on my account! #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
    I've had 3 years of eval training w/ @massp & @PrinRipmaster. I can't do that work w/o that training. Must be annual/ongoing #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:33 PM EST
      Q4:What additional support or training would you want for implementing educator evaluations in your district? #masspchat
  • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A4 - I would like to have the flexibility to use this money for additional training for new teachers with their mentors. #masspchat
  • rcayce Feb 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A4: making sure we revisit and continue to educate through PD every year...not just 1 & done! #masspchat
  • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Q4- We will need Rater Reliability along with more PD around coaching teachers using the 5D+ #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A4a: For me specifically, I would appreciate annual rater reliability training. Would like some $ to train Ts in framework also #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:36 PM EST
    We hear you! That's been our ask too. Fortunately, ESSA Title 2 has $ for Principal training. #masspchat
    In reply to @MrCarlsonSHS, @massp, @PrinRipmaster
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Hey @sewardstephen make a note of that, OK? #masspchat
    In reply to @sewardstephen
    • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
      Q4- We will need Rater Reliability along with more PD around coaching teachers using the 5D+ #masspchat
  • sewardstephen Feb 20 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A4: Many districts have found it beneficial to engage in on-going admin support through "clinicals"; authentic & in-district #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:33 PM EST
      Q4:What additional support or training would you want for implementing educator evaluations in your district? #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:37 PM EST
    And we need to convince legislature to fully allocate the allowable 3%! #masspchat
    In reply to @BobKefgen, @massp, @PrinRipmaster
  • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Money to help train teachers would be outstanding. #Masspchat
    • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
      A4a: For me specifically, I would appreciate annual rater reliability training. Would like some $ to train Ts in framework also #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:37 PM EST
    You would be able to use the $ for that Doug. Evaluator training is one piece, but this is allowed too. #masspchat
    In reply to @DSISDSuper
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:37 PM EST
    This is totally an allowable use of the $! #masspchat
    In reply to @jmessenger34
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
    @sewardstephen came to Sanilac County in August for this purpose. Was powerful! #masspchat
    In reply to @jmessenger34, @sewardstephen
  • tracylnwilson Feb 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A3: It will be a district level decision ... we are expecting a budget shortage for next fall, thinking it will help reduce cuts. #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:21 PM EST
      Q3:@onetoughnerd proposed $50/pupil more for HS Ss to recognize > cost of HS. How would u spend an addtnl $50/pupil in ur bldg? #masspchat
      In reply to @onetoughnerd
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
    .@massp is very lucky to have @PrinRipmaster and @sewardstephen doing 5D training and work #greatminds #masspchat
    In reply to @massp, @PrinRipmaster, @sewardstephen
  • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
    - We are trying to develop a more comprehensive New Teacher Academy. Evaluation is obviously a major component. #masspchat
    In reply to @BobKefgen
  • sewardstephen Feb 20 @ 8:39 PM EST
    We now offer this through "clinicals". Powererful and intentional opportunity that takes place 3-5 times through school year. #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:39 PM EST
    $ to train Ts is part of what the second round of eval $ could be used for. Also rater reliability, coaching/feedback, etc. #masspchat
  • CollegeisYours Feb 20 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Could the Eval $ be pooled w/other districts to make more effective use of funding? #masspchat
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Not to mention training new Ps as they come on board and have to catch up! Maybe that new AP you're hoping for @MrCarlsonSHS! #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:39 PM EST
      $ to train Ts is part of what the second round of eval $ could be used for. Also rater reliability, coaching/feedback, etc. #masspchat
  • sewardstephen Feb 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
    If you would like a curriculum for this, let me know. I had built one in a previous role and it's sitting on my computer. #masspchat
    • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
      - We are trying to develop a more comprehensive New Teacher Academy. Evaluation is obviously a major component. #masspchat
      In reply to @BobKefgen
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Could be. The language isn't specific, but I doubt the state would say no to collaboration. #masspchat
    In reply to @CollegeisYours
  • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
    - Thanks Steve. I would appreciate it. Please send it my way. #masspchat
    In reply to @sewardstephen
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Q5 is imminent… #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:43 PM EST
    At Risk $ would go up by over $100/pupil (to $778/pupil) under the Gov's rec & over 130,000 more Ss would be eligible. #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:43 PM EST
    At Risk $ would now cover Ss in hold harmless dists, those getting SNAP or TANF $, migrants, homeless Ss, & foster children. #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Q5:What % of your Ss are At Risk? What will this additional funding and expanded eligibility mean for your building? #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:45 PM EST
    @McarmeanMichael does this report--I'd say 1/3 qualify as at-risk? W/ extra $ I would like to introduce additional summer school #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:43 PM EST
      Q5:What % of your Ss are At Risk? What will this additional funding and expanded eligibility mean for your building? #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:47 PM EST
    About half the Ss in the state will now be eligible for At Risk. So expect that # to increase. #masspchat
    In reply to @MrCarlsonSHS, @McarmeanMichael
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Let's take Q5 in a different direction... #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Q5a:@onetoughnerd's At Risk $ comes w/ new strings incl addtnl oversight. When does regulation outweigh the benefit of addtnl $? #masspchat
    In reply to @onetoughnerd
  • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A5- About 25% every little bit will help as we work to eliminate the gap between our bottom 30% and the top. #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A5a: Every new report someone needs to complete is a cost to the district, financial & opportunity. So this is a huge concern #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
      Q5a:@onetoughnerd's At Risk $ comes w/ new strings incl addtnl oversight. When does regulation outweigh the benefit of addtnl $? #masspchat
      In reply to @onetoughnerd
  • CollegeisYours Feb 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Q5a: Can at risk $ be used for counseling services? That would sure open things up. #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Q6 coming in 1 min…last Q of the night. #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Good way to frame this--our gap btwn top 30/bottom 30 needs attention #masspchat
    • jmessenger34 Feb 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
      A5- About 25% every little bit will help as we work to eliminate the gap between our bottom 30% and the top. #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:51 PM EST
    At Risk is pretty flexible, but I don't know that answer specifically. Maybe someone else on #masspchat does.
    In reply to @CollegeisYours
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Yes, we have some detail. More like spider webs than strings unfortunately. #masspchat
    In reply to @jmessenger34
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:53 PM EST
    @onetoughnerd proposed $20M one-time $ for CTE equip upgrades & capacity building activities for both ISDs & local dists. #masspchat
    In reply to @onetoughnerd
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Q6:Does your district run a CTE program? What equipment expenses do you face? #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Sanilac County Career Center is housed/ran by ISD. This $ would be huge for them, if it is one-time would not do much for local #masspchat
    • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:53 PM EST
      Q6:Does your district run a CTE program? What equipment expenses do you face? #masspchat
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:55 PM EST
    As #masspchat winds down, feel free to ask additional Qs not covered tonight! @BobKefgen @massp
    In reply to @BobKefgen, @massp
  • DSISDSuper Feb 20 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A6 - We run a variety of CTE programs for our local districts. Looking forward to upgrading some of our equipment. #masspchat
  • CollegeisYours Feb 20 @ 8:57 PM EST
    This cleared up a lot of questions for me. Thanks to all! #masspchat
  • BobKefgen Feb 20 @ 8:57 PM EST
    T minus 3 minutes and counting until the end of chat. Don't hesitate to jump in with your own Qs. #masspchat
  • MrsChelseyM Feb 20 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us tonight @CollegeisYours #masspchat
    In reply to @CollegeisYours
  • MrCarlsonSHS Feb 20 @ 8:58 PM EST
    @BobKefgen @MrsChelseyM Can you touch on how much of our funding Higher Ed will get this year w/ @onetoughnerd's proposed budget? #masspchat