#ALedchat Archive
#ALedchat is a weekly chat on Twitter about education topics. It is held each Monday from 9-10pmCST. While the discussion on #ALedchat continues on Twitter well beyond our weekly one-hour chat session, this platform affords us the opportunity to extend, expand and share the conversation with an even greater audience. Educators from across the state of Alabama, and the world, can come here to find encouragement, support, resources, professional growth opportunities and advice, while providing the same to their colleagues.
Monday March 14, 2016
Welcome to . Please introduce yourself, what you do, & where you’re tweeting from tonight.
Emile Aiton, Haleyville HS, Special Education
My name is Jimmy Shaw. I am A.S. for Florence City I am co^4 Moderator of & glad to be in the congregation
Holly Sutherland, Principal of Haleyville HS, AL. C0-founder of this chat and . Welcome all!
Christy Bice, AP at Haleyville Elementary and co-moderator for . Looking forward to learning with you all tonight.
Jennifer Northrup, third grade math and science,Oak Mountain Elementary
Jennifer, Hoover High AP, Hoover, AL. Co-founder of this chat and quarterly (next one is 4/11/16). Welcome to !
Jess Lahey, friendly neighborhood lurker, English teacher, education journalist & author.
My tweets for the next 30 minutes are a part of
My tweets for the next 30 minutes are a part of
Tonight’s format for is a 30-min “Power Chat.” The team will livestream their reflections on Blab.im, 9:30-9:45pm!
Tonight’s format for is a 30-min “Power Chat.” The team will livestream their reflections on Blab.im, 9:30-9:45pm!
Welcome to the chat, Jennifer! Glad to have you with us.
Grayson Lawrence, Assistant Principal Winterboro High School, Looking forward to the chat!
Hey ... Darrin Lett, CT Director, Florence City Schools
Great to have you with us, Jess!
Hi, Jess! Lurk away! (Bet you can't help but contribute, tho!) :-)
Hello my AL friends. How is everyone tonight? Wayne, k-5 principal, WY
Glad you are here Jess! Welcome!
Glad you are here Frank! Welcome back!
Awesome! Welcome, Frank! What a throw back with your blog post today! :-)
Welcome, Darrin! Looking forward to the chat.
Frank Buck, Pell City. Retired admin.I write and speak on organization and time management.
Always great to have you with us, Wayne!
Welcome Wayne! Beautiful night in AL! Glad you are here!
Welcome back, Dr. Buck! Always love your insight!
Thought you would like that!
I love getting to with the PLN! What an amazing group we have each week!
I'm on the road speaking & researching, killing time in a hotel, so time to catch up on my fave twitter chats!
Craig Henson, currently central office admin in Lamar Co.
Jump in tonight https://t.co/uy1ZXu6vAV
Jess Lahey, friendly neighborhood lurker, English teacher, education journalist & author.
is going on as the same time as . Talk about a ratings war!
Welcome Craig! Glad you are here!
Welcome to the chat tonight!
Amazing in WY too. 60s mid-March. :) Snow in the air tomorrow though.
We are up for the challenge! Glad you are here!
Glad you joined us! Get your DVR ready!
LOL! We've got our work cut out for us! Anyone got any roses? https://t.co/NZ5JkXiWgM
is going on as the same time as . Talk about a ratings war!
Tina from TN popping in for
Glad you are here Tina! Welcome!
I'm think will win tonight.
Hey Tina! So glad you are joining us tonight!
Q1 Give specific/descriptive examples of your vision of what student success looks like? (Your vision of student success)
Welcome, Tina! Looking forward to a great chat.
Bachelor cant compare. Drama vs. The Dream of PLCs https://t.co/rNp1a228YA
is going on as the same time as . Talk about a ratings war!
Gail Dunn 3rd grade Auburn City Schools
Kelli Muncher, professional school counselor, Calera AL
A1: Student success is individual wins for each student at his/her level. It is growth and sometimes a struggle, but engaging.
Hey Just dropping in for a bit!!! Hope everyone is doing great!!!!
A1: Student success=collaborative problem solving, communication, confidence, application,...
Tonight's topic on "Laser-like focus on student success:Being an intentional educator" YES!!!
Glad you are here Gail! Welcome!
A1 students who learn to believe in themselves and who aren't afraid to take risks
Welcome, Leslie! Jump right in.
Q1 - Student success is evidenced in valid data measures & based on each student improving his/her personal ability.
Hey Leslie! Glad you are stopping by for a bit!
Great answer! Individualized learning.
a1) Patience,some of greatest successes I may not see but pour into them & help launch to life. Did I help make their life better?
A1: Ss leading their own learning and are able to articulate what they are doing and why they are doing it
Welcome yall! Glad you're here!
Love it. Personal growth https://t.co/0VtNlQruX6
Q1 - Student success is evidenced in valid data measures & based on each student improving his/her personal ability.
A1: Engaged, responsive, and expressive.
A1: Ss overcoming challenges... persevering & failing forward.
We might not even see the success until later which makes it hard- planting seeds sometimes not producing fruit.
A1a - As cliche as it might sound, they are college AND career ready for jobs that don't yet exist!
Hi , Becky, elem prinipal from Monmouth, IL.
A1: Students who realize they can learn more than they thought they could & are motivated to do so.
love the phrase failing forward.
A1 Stu success looks like growth and the pursuit of their individual greatness. Water seeks it's level and so should our greatness
Glad you are back Becky! Jump in!
Hey Becky! Glad you're here tonight!
Absolutely! Must develop thinkers and life long learners.
Me too! Growth mindset. RT love the phrase failing forward.
One key to having an outstanding school is hire great teachers and make sure they always feel that way.
A1: diff instruction w/ Ss achieving mastery learning on diff levels while actively engaged in learning & discussion
So true! We work on faith!
& system demands instant gratification which we can do. But what gives my soul peace=long-term success! https://t.co/eIBNxkdPI0
We might not even see the success until later which makes it hard- planting seeds sometimes not producing fruit.
Perseverance is such an important trait in so many aspects of life - personal and professional!
Teachers can't give kids what they don't have. appreciate and value them https://t.co/umaR4ea4Jm
One key to having an outstanding school is hire great teachers and make sure they always feel that way.
LOVE! RT One key to having an outstanding school is hire great teachers and make sure they always feel that way.
A1- Students who love to learn- no matter what pace
Q2 Saban says Trust the process: intentional activities that lead to success. Describe the process that U use to get Ss to succeed
Love when their fire is burning for learning. The is a feel the burn that makes me happy. https://t.co/aWVOz9DlLo
A1: Students who realize they can learn more than they thought they could & are motivated to do so.
.-Multiple forms of data; local test/classroom data, global scholar/act periodic, Stan Test data, & behavior/attendance
And feel success, no matte how big or small.
A2: I use a scaffolding jigsaw to facilitate where I want my students to go
A2: Recruit, Hire, Grow, and Retain the best possible staff.
A2: Depends on the student. For some we celebrate any success, for some, we push for higher levels of excellence.
A1: Taking a S to open his 1st savings acct last Fri is considered individual growth. Teaching him how 2 manage it-also growth.
The teachers I have joy of leading are "Ambassadors of Possibility" every day! https://t.co/8YxkDCnE8k
Teachers can't give kids what they don't have. appreciate and value them https://t.co/umaR4ea4Jm
One key to having an outstanding school is hire great teachers and make sure they always feel that way.
A2- War Eagle, give ownership of learning and freedom to explore to learn- keep it engaging for them!
A1 Student success is when learning occurs/and individualized goals are achieved at their pace in their own way.
I agree! Retention is related to celebrating Ts success and growth as well.
Saban wants 5 star athletes, we want 5 star teachers!
Yes! War Eagle and student ownership is so important!
A2 Set the vision and make it plain with winnable, doable steps
A2: Know the goals, build buy-in, guide the learning
A2: regardless level of S our process includes relationship, instruction & intervention. Interven & relation support instruction
A2: Continue to model risk-taking, failing forward, & perseverance. They are process-oriented that lead to great results.
A2 Have to get to know Ss. Know where they were, are, and are going. Respect their pace and prod when needed.
A2: The process of students succeeding says a lot about how hard the adults continually review their practices.
A2 First we must create a safe culture where relationships are created. Without relationships, there is no trust. Our focus.
A2: C3B4Me…this is a great process for the PBL classroom as the teacher facilitates learning. 20/60/10.
a2) quoting another legend coach, lead them to "Believe deep down inside you are destined to do great things." JoePa.
A2 SS need to persist and have grit to overcome failures- understand that failure isn't a bad thing!! Learn how to learn!
War eagle but you have to respect the philosophy, the vision, & the success which is what I want for kids https://t.co/gKlK1zQwxm
A2- War Eagle, give ownership of learning and freedom to explore to learn- keep it engaging for them!
"The best part of teaching is it matters. The hardest part is that every moment matters, everyday."-Love this quote!
Success does not happen at the highest levels without solid relatioships.
Roadmap@to greatness starts with those that have the passion, vision, and ability https://t.co/13ZgKwq3LJ
Saban wants 5 star athletes, we want 5 star teachers!
A2-It's a daily routine. MEASURABLE obj based on standards. Engaging lesson both whole/small group. Form assess for next steps!
Oh boy I see a FB war continuing. And I don't mean Facebook. ;)
https://t.co/tF3YWn3aVh
A2- War Eagle, give ownership of learning and freedom to explore to learn- keep it engaging for them!
Relationship is def a part of the process the process is a grind and you have to love those that grid w/U https://t.co/5RNZt2X90m
A2: regardless level of S our process includes relationship, instruction & intervention. Interven & relation support instruction
Q3My favorite question is, How do you know? The fact is,What gets measured gets done. How do U measure Ss progress toward success?
A2 must model and teach the growth mindset.The process must teach our Ss that taking risks is a must. https://t.co/i0vOPx1FOr
I can War Eagle and Roll Tide that thought. The excellence of both. https://t.co/EYNc25BgQ3
A2: The process of students succeeding says a lot about how hard the adults continually review their practices.
A2: Align staff to common beliefs and practices. Teach w purpose so kids Lear to learn w purpose.
A3: We have to measure informally and formally. We also have to adjust instruction based on these measurements. Key!
I agree but relationships w/no goals leads to being just buddies. I believe I relationships & goals 4them2 https://t.co/w5xxIMVPCn
A2 First we must create a safe culture where relationships are created. Without relationships, there is no trust. Our focus.
A3: Continual formative assessment adjusting instruction to fit the needs of our students.
A4: A variety of formative assessments will monitor student progress. Meet w Ss for individual goal setting.
A3 Balanced assessment. We must be fair to our students and assess in a variety of ways.
A3: It is not as much about the measurement, but what we do with it. How does assessment change things in the classroom. Key ?
Definitely bumps and bruises during the process https://t.co/RF2eb6XoYB
A2 SS need to persist and have grit to overcome failures- understand that failure isn't a bad thing!! Learn how to learn!
A1: I teach 1st, so I see success when I see Ss faces light up with pride in themselves, when they are eager to learn & want more!
A3: That's the tricky part. Someone times the results can't be measured for many years (success in life).
A3: we started using engagement frackers for students who struggle. Idea is when engaged in great instruction learning happens
A3: FA. I love open discussion after a unit and the FA allows me to redirect any misunderstanding
Issue for me is... what about the things that get done that can't be measured? Like instilling a love of reading?
A3: Make the standards visible to the Ss & and let the data convince them they are moving. Leaders of their Own Learning
The data doesn't matter unless you use it.
A3- growth in any area. Was it a goal they set for themselves? (Academic, behavior, personal) or a goal the T set. Doesn't matter.
A3: measure success in how my Ss view accountability& responsibility toward their academics.success generally take proactive role.
A3 - Measuring Ss to standards & baseline data. Continually monitoring data to understand where Ss & where they're headed!
A2: If u make them feel like they matter,even the smallest of ways, they will want 2 B better at the process u have put in place.
A3: Setting goals with Ss based on assessments is key to know Ss know. Placing in the hands of the students can prove positive.
A3: Knowing your students allows you at assess on a micro level (form) all the time and a macro level when needed (Sum).
Ss having ownership in their goals becomes more about completing it for themselves instead of for the T. https://t.co/ciA89Fypbz
A3: Setting goals with Ss based on assessments is key to know Ss know. Placing in the hands of the students can prove positive.
a3) formative assess but also monitor soft skills. Leader in Me program promotes those life skills quite well.
You catch more flies with sugar than vinegar! :)
A3: Having data notebooks for students to see progress toward all goals- not just academic
This is why you are one of my Twitter Heroes! BOOM!!! https://t.co/SHVocFN4e1
Issue for me is... what about the things that get done that can't be measured? Like instilling a love of reading?
Agreed who can measure the heart? https://t.co/OGpTX6BmiI
Issue for me is... what about the things that get done that can't be measured? Like instilling a love of reading?
FQ Execution is worship. Executers take a vision& turn it into tangible success. What takeaway from tonite will make U an executer
Hello, read the feed, and want to join in, Velia admin
A3We must b purposeful about facilitating instr thru various modalities,partnered w/ measuring thru assessment of these modalities
LIM year 1 at my school! Loving in!!
Great wisdom there. We can get so focused on the instant that we forget it is a process. https://t.co/rElLIED40R
A3: That's the tricky part. Someone times the results can't be measured for many years (success in life).
Knowing the learner is key, understanding the wholechild
Today, I celebrated a small win when a chronic truant came to school. I made a big deal about it!
Agree. Requires attention to individualizing learning experiences for our Ss and being sure to vary assessment approaches
Before moving to P, I was T at LIM school for 6 years. Lighthouse School, AMAZING!
FA: Once again it is about relationships. We have to know our Ss to be able to teach them. They will learn from those they love!
FA: Success doesn't fall in one's lap. It must be sought. Set goals. Persevere. Support those on the path.
That is success to me all day. Every microstep every day is a win https://t.co/D8Yt9jzMHD
Today, I celebrated a small win when a chronic truant came to school. I made a big deal about it!
Hi. I'm Faith from Huntsville City Schools. Dropping in for just a few minutes.
A4: stay focused on the fundamentals. If you design a process, monitor process, trust process then process will deliver results
FQ: Join students in the trenches..know what they want and deliver what they need. This is Key!!!
Glad you are here. Jump on Blab with us for the next few minutes!
AQ: Keep refining the process... Love what we do enough to keep learning everyday. Never fully arrive...
We need to celebrate each Ss no matter what, to engage and believe in them
You know you have succeeded as the teacher when they cry bc they have to miss school. :)
FA: working on the best data notebooks for my Ss goals. Want to make them digital where they always have them and can look back!
Drop the mic I can leave a happy PLCer now I ❤️ my team https://t.co/DNFuH5vrLW
FA: Success doesn't fall in one's lap. It must be sought. Set goals. Persevere. Support those on the path.
Christy, do you apply this theory to your Ss? If so, how do you inspire ?
Right Elyse.We must let our Ss know 1st what they are accountable for & then provide supports 2 reach these goals
Join us on blab.im att 930 https://t.co/TcRIxLqKGa
Hi. I'm Faith from Huntsville City Schools. Dropping in for just a few minutes.
Meet them where they are. Push, pull, whatever it takes to get them on solid ground.
FA - Individualize, personalize, prioritize, & summarize through the kids' eyes!
FA: share your goals and progress with your Ss, too! Life long skill.
We can never forget what it's like to be a learner! https://t.co/pf3Xg6Wg2H
FQ: Join students in the trenches..know what they want and deliver what they need. This is Key!!!
You got it!!!! https://t.co/LLAVuNVwXK
Meet them where they are. Push, pull, whatever it takes to get them on solid ground.
A3: It's not always about the Annual IEP Goal that's mandatorily written 6 grades above their reading level.
FA Our job as educators is so important. It is our responsibility to ensure learning. Do whatever it takes for kids!
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FA: Success doesn't fall in one's lap. It must be sought. Set goals. Persevere. Support those on the path.
That is no ! That's awesome!! Hope the student shows up every day this week! https://t.co/7JCYQrCLk2
Today, I celebrated a small win when a chronic truant came to school. I made a big deal about it!
Remember to join us for the team reflections as we livestream from Blab at 9:30!
Modelling learning, being part of the process
FA:Stay the course, even though it is trying at times. Relish the bright moments & hold onto those for dark days you may encounter.
I had a blast and learned tons as always. Join us on blab.im ❤️
FA:) Keep promoting passion, energy and rigor that I witnessed last month. We set the tone.
it's a place for to keep track of all goals, academic, personal, behavior. Ss graph progress and share.
Most definitely, we need to champion our Ss, mentor and inspire, believe in their abilities
we do it with through leader in me, but leaders of their own learning is a great book that has information on it!
I added Growth Mindset last year on top of what we did for years. Students really loved it.
As always I enjoy every minute with you all!!! Off to tuck in kids. Have a great week. Be the best you, you can be.
FA) Perseverance as we continue to map the course.
Thanks for the introduction to blab. I have know idea how to use it but look forward to learning
Great closing thoughts! Kids don't come to school not wanting how to learn.
