#TXLchat Archive
The #TXLchat provides a forum for Texas librarians (but not limited to Texas librarians) to create collaborative connections, share educational resources, and foster life-long learning.
Tuesday November 1, 2016
Welcome to Connect With & Special Guest Who’s in tonite?
Ready to learn what I can do to help with T-TESS
super glad 2 have u share NE Library info 2
Glad to join you from Deep South Texas!
Ready for T-TESS and how libns can support tchrs in their quest for Distinguished level.
Linsey Taylor PK-5th librarian
Mary from Mesquite is here!
Kelsey Ray librarian at Bradfield Elem. in
Hello All, Terry from R10 here
Popping in and out tonight, but definitely ready to learn.
Charlotte from Jacksonville joining tonight
Wendy Howk, Library Instruction Coordinator for NEISD in San Antonio. Excited about the topic tonite!
Q1: What does look like in your District and how does it affect Librarians?
I need your help! Kinetic sand is a mess! Anyone know of special tray/container to contain it?
Super excited 2 have & I have been pumped about this since TASLA this summer!
Hello! Z, teacher-librarian from San Antonio in NISD at Bernal MS
Nancy from , Instructional Tech specialist looking for different perspectives on T-TESS.
It looks like goal setting and lots of conferences with admin
Julee from Corpus here. Happy to be here
A1 Mesquite librarians are appraised with a local instrument, so not directly affected by TTESS
A1 TTESS is just now rolling out on campus. Although no mention of lib I'm making it work wherever the word "collaboration" appears
A1: is a new evaluation tool and a great opportunity for Librarians to partner with Teachers to help students love learning
A1 still coping w changes in dept, but not working thru details & possibilities that this offers in tech, collaboration, engage S's
Sue Fitzgerald here from Justin, Texas.
A1: I will have to admit, I know nothing about T-TESS :-0
Joni Harris, K-5 librarian at Hillside Academy
A1 Librarians are hearing about it but not sure of how it will affect them at this point.
A1 the lib in our district r not evaluated using . We have a different evaluation.
A1: Our librarians have been goal setting for years and many helped their teachers with that piece at the beginning of the year
I'm struggling because goals seem very hush-hush and lesson plans can only be seen by admin now. It's hard to know how to help
A1: T-TESS seems to have more goal setting, but also more collaboration. This is where the can come in
A1: It is the new driving force behind admin and teachers evaluations. Lib can support with collaboration and tech tie ins.
Our librarians have a diff eval tool also. But definitely want ideas on how to support teachers and admin. Gathering ideas tonite
Brava Yes! 2 positioning ur - Ts collaborations as aligned w/ https://t.co/RFdPGQua4h
A1 TTESS is just now rolling out on campus. Although no mention of lib I'm making it work wherever the word "collaboration" appears
Q2: How are Librarians uniquely qualified to provide support for Teachers?
Shawna from Weatherford here for !
Is collaboration a required element?
Yes, it is a Teacher Evaluation that Librarians can support Ts with Technology and Learning Resources https://t.co/DIBKH3H9OZ
A1 the lib in our district r not evaluated using . We have a different evaluation.
A1: TTESS appears to be more goal setting. Ls can help with T goals.
A2 we have what they need! resources, collaborative partner, etc
A2 Librarians have long been advocating collaboration and tech integration so we are already moving in the right direction
A1: Most of our campuses are using T-TESS. Librarians included is up to campus admin.
A2 use of tech and digital resources can help Ts move up on TTESS levels. Wonder who knows about that stuff?
A2: Ls can collaborate, provide resources, co-teach, and more.
A2 We know how to collaborate with teachers and we know the curriculum of the building
Yrs ago when AZ Ts had requirement 2 collab jumped in 2 help them meet it! Time is right for classroom-lib collab
A2 I am excited about some T's being asked 2 stretch into tech skills 2 allow more engaged S's I add tidbits of tech ideas
Gee, if only there were someone in the building who Ts could turn to... https://t.co/1s93O7ZwUT
A2 use of tech and digital resources can help Ts move up on TTESS levels. Wonder who knows about that stuff?
Elem. librarian from Fort Worth here to gather ideas
A1: District librarians worked on goal setting this summer using framework for librarians.
I work for TAMUCC and am not evaluated by school district evaluation tool. I need to familiarize myself with it
How does framework align (or not) with T-TESS? I haven't looked from that viewpt
Q2: by helping find resources for lessons to supplement tchrs lessons.
A2: Librarians can include T-TESS tips in newsletters & at faculty meetings. They can help with achieving goals!
Q3: What connections have you already made regarding ?
A3: Connections: Collab Lessons
Q3 TSLAC standards revision committees are using TTESS a resource to help make new standards easily understood by admin. Advocacy.
A3 I send out a weekly reminder of available computers, ipads, chromebooks 2 push those who r not embracing active enriched lessons
Where are you gleaning these tips from? Love this idea!
A3 A lot of what I'm sharing/promoting now is the same I've always mentioned but now I say TTESS and suddenly ears perk up.
I use the T-TESS Dimensions and add a helpful tip for how to achieve that.
Q3: reintroduction of state database , except now everyone is finally listening and wanting to use them.
Great idea! https://t.co/ol5Oy4diEh
A3 A lot of what I'm sharing/promoting now is the same I've always mentioned but now I say TTESS and suddenly ears perk up.
I haven't changed because of a new evaluation tool. I continue to do what is best to make our school better.
Amazing how those 5 little letters suddenly make libns relevant... ;-) https://t.co/ufsSDKFPwn
A3 A lot of what I'm sharing/promoting now is the same I've always mentioned but now I say TTESS and suddenly ears perk up.
But is there a certain number of collaborations required in the T-TESS or certain # of tech integrations?
Teachers @ my school are stressed out. I wish I knew how to make them smile.
I remember you from Library Resource Round Up. You had great tweets
Sounds like a great marketing plan!
A.3. Any time new standards/eval instruments it's very important 4 2 help Ts meet their needs - & now for
This is so true. We have some great librarians who actually think, "Doesn't everyone do this?" https://t.co/udXoXfjEMX
A3: Present! What might be normal to you just may be life-changing for someone else. Blog, serve on a committee! Hi, BTW. 😎
Because you are always doing amazing things! https://t.co/epIvWvefqf
I haven't changed because of a new evaluation tool. I continue to do what is best to make our school better.
Just be that friendly happy face that sympathizes with their stress. Listen and interject ideas when possi… https://t.co/UfgbeDKb8r
Teachers @ my school are stressed out. I wish I knew how to make them smile.
Q4: How can we best help our Teachers succeed with ?
Just a little unexpected note of support in their mailbox will help them believe they can be all they want to be.
I started giving a simple certificate every time they collaborated w/me mentioning the TTESS domains they covered
celebrate an author birthday, get local grocery to donate a cake and invite teachers
celebrate an author birthday, get local grocery to donate a cake and invite teachers
Chocolate & a place to relax! I always opened my office for them to "hide" for a few minutes!
us not to Pinterest all over people so I try to wait until teachers ask for resources to fit a need
we hosted national choc day and got all sorts of choc donated. In general food=good
A3 remember TTESS is not only tech, but use of our Lib spaces in envigorating ways to encourage stretching S's thinking
A4 Be educated and knowledgeable about the instrument, offer resources & collaboration, serve as leaders that teach!
A4: Connections: Collab w/GT Teacher for on Nov 8th Using GT Students to Proctor Election
A4: Let Teachers know that you are there to help and find opportunities to share the fun and learning
our district is developing their own tool
Great idea! We have librarians that are emailing a copy to admin too. https://t.co/MDASAcaMJO
I started giving a simple certificate every time they collaborated w/me mentioning the TTESS domains they covered
Any advice on finding ways to collab. With Ts when you are in a rotation? 😬
Q5: How can we document our successes and provide support for all Librarians?
told us not to Pinterest all over people so now I try to limit my tips to the most beneficial and time saving
Q4: Ask them to partner with us. Don't wait for them to come to us looking for help.
A4: Become familiar w/ the new tool. Analyze L services, projects, collaboration that meets some of T goals. Market your services
A5: Great way to share Resources:
Before you go... I need help with my kinetic sand! It is making a mess! Anyone know of special tray or way to keep it contained?
A5 TWEET, share out on social media and at meetings - EVERYWHERE what you're doing that works and your campus loves.
Awesome opening discussion to be con't on TTESS please continue to post ideas suggestions Special tks 4 joining us
A.5 Create digital advocacy story using action photos/video/Ss work products 2 document collab/coteaching https://t.co/eDFPN5f0KY
Marti Rossi has volunteered to set up a LibGuide to gather documents/support for
Archives of T-TESS & Libns chat will be posted by in the morning at 9:00.
wonder what a cheap cotton lined plastic table cloth 2 hold in w slip sides 2gether. break static
The library can be the TTESS hub. Snacks and good work time. Good synergy in groups. https://t.co/hq9j8D0RVB
Q4: How can we best help our Teachers succeed with ?
use dessert tray approach. Look @ upcoming obj: find resources, etc. Some might take all & want more, others just taste
Thank you all 4 teaching me. I want 2 learn > about & how can help Ts succeed! Good night!
Thanks to and everyone for your ideas Now follow all these
Thank you for the TTESS convo and resources. Was listening in from Fort Worth.
