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Here we go! Welcome to #leadupchat with an #Edcamp style this AM around the topic of Social Emotional Learning! Here are the 4 C's that will guide our conversation! Introduce yourself and then fire away with questions!
Awesome! We are thankful to have an Social Emotional and Behavior Support Teacher with us for this chat! #313teach and #UVlearn, Elyse would be a good follow for us! #leadupchat
God morning #leadupchat! Marci from Utah—looking forward to our #EdCamp style conversation this morning! My first question: What is one way you are helping others to #ChaseImpact?
Good morning good people.☕️ and #leadupchat....perfect start to my Saturday! I’m Latoya, checking in from SC, where I serve as a state level education leader.
Hi, Lauren! Tell me more about supporting personalized learning at the state level....for kids? For adults? Both. My dissertation is on micro-credentialing and making it an alternative pathway to teacher re-licensure in KS. #leadupchat
@marcihouseman posted this below, “God morning #leadupchat! Marci from Utah—looking forward to our #EdCamp style conversation this morning! My first question: What is one way you are helping others to #ChaseImpact?”
Here's a question:
How do you address equity issues when fundraising for your school (having incentives for students who raise a certain amount?)
#leadupchat
The biggest thing in my mind these days is protecting teacher autonomy. How do we help teachers remainn passionate and encouraged in an atmosphere of less and less autonomy? #leadupchat
Hi! I think the problem is we always think it should be the counselors or deans - but it needs to be everyone. It needs to be part of the school’s culture. #LeadUpChat
A-Everyone should be a core for teaching & modeling #SEL skills and supporting students and staff. Our students watch our every move. Why not support them through our actions and words? #LeadUpChat
Todd! Good to see you, man!
A: We've always had a goal like $50 for each student and the incentives have been things like personalized sunglasses. We balance this with a school-wide goal like painting teachers' cars that ALL students can participate in. #leadupchat
Here's a question:
How do you address equity issues when fundraising for your school (having incentives for students who raise a certain amount?)
#leadupchat
It has to be a schoolwide focus and effort. The difficult part is overwhelmed Ts already have so much on their plate that teaching SEL feels like one more thing. We believe you have to seamlessly incorporate it into rdg and wrtg workshops. #leadupchat
Hi, Paul! I work in the Office of Personalized Learning at SCDE. We are focused on personalizing for students AND educators. We work with school/district teams and coaches from across the state. We also examine systems changes that need to be made to enable PL. #leadupchat
Good Morning @marcihouseman! I cochair the School Improvement Team and Cofacilitate the MTSS/Intervention Team. I encourage adherence to State and District policies around SIP and MTSS. #LEADUPCHAT
God morning #leadupchat! Marci from Utah—looking forward to our #EdCamp style conversation this morning! My first question: What is one way you are helping others to #ChaseImpact?
A1 for @PrincipalPaul: Everyone I believe! No@human is exempt from SEL, the big people in our work need just as much as the littles. A network of bot givers & receivers is necessary with leadership that MATERS! #leadupchat
SCDE is also doing work with microcredentials. You can find out more about our work on our website: https://t.co/EeLtpmOkYN or DM me and we can set up a time to chat! #leadupchat
A-What I see at the campus level is trauma in many students other than sped. Trauma informed practices are a necessity as well as tools Ts/staff can use right then when there’s a need. #leadupchat
Great question. Consensus is often mistaken for full agreement. Sometimes we need to put agreement on a Likert scale & be willing to give ideas a chance to develop. #leadupchat
I feel like there's more and more autonomy. Personalized Learning models like micro-credentials and teacher driven school improvement like 3D, to me, have created this for the T's I work with. #leadupchat
The biggest thing in my mind these days is protecting teacher autonomy. How do we help teachers remainn passionate and encouraged in an atmosphere of less and less autonomy? #leadupchat
A1. I think there is a grave need for districts to intentionally and deliberately focus on the wellness of educators. Working with children who experience trauma regularly can impact the wellness of those who serve them. #leadupchat
A1: Good question. We have individual goals, but the main focus is classroom goals and school wide goals. I just spent the night on our school roof for our entire school reaching our goal! #leadupchat
Here's a question:
How do you address equity issues when fundraising for your school (having incentives for students who raise a certain amount?)
#leadupchat
The pattern I've seen is understanding the "Why" behind behaviors for adults and children. Behaviors are always communication. No matter what. Then how do we have a conversation about that. #leadupchat
A1: @latoyadixon5 You would think being educators that all of us would want the same thing, what’s best for kids. I believe, that we get caught up in self seeking desires and lose sight of the student centered attitude at times. It can keep us from reaching consensus.#leadupchat
Agree. We wouldn't have the Reading Specialist teaching the Tier I lesson from the basal, so why leave it to just behavior support folks? STILL, they are our experts and can lead the charge. #leadupchat
Hi! I think the problem is we always think it should be the counselors or deans - but it needs to be everyone. It needs to be part of the school’s culture. #LeadUpChat
A1: The needs I see have to do with educators not understanding the impact that poverty has on the brain. I believe all adults need to learn more from @EricJensenBrain so that we can more effectively "see" the needs of students and respond appropriately. #leadupchat
Q: As one of our “Bold Steps” for our district, we would like to explore multi-age & flexible learning groups. Any ideas of where to begin with this one? Essentially, we want to grow deeper with meeting individual needs. #leadupchat
The challenge comes between those who have parents who can write a check for the entire amount (especially for primary students) and those who cannot...
Should we have an incentive for an amount raised?
#leadupchat
Todd! Good to see you, man!
A: We've always had a goal like $50 for each student and the incentives have been things like personalized sunglasses. We balance this with a school-wide goal like painting teachers' cars that ALL students can participate in. #leadupchat
Here's a question:
How do you address equity issues when fundraising for your school (having incentives for students who raise a certain amount?)
#leadupchat
Recently had a SEL and mindfulness workshop, and teachers wanted to know how to incorporate this into content areas and how to balance/find the time. #leadupchat
Everyone needs to be involved in teaching, supporting, learning about SEL. I like CASEL's work with the 25 SEL competencies. These need to be embedded as curriculum. #leadupchathttps://t.co/4hsbvR3jtD
A1. I think there is a grave need for districts to intentionally and deliberately focus on the wellness of educators. Working with children who experience trauma regularly can impact the wellness of those who serve them. #leadupchat
Agree. I think sometimes folks thing it means we all have to be willing to agree on everything. I beg to differ. I think it’s as much about giving something up as it is about agreeing with everything and mostly is rooted in trust. #leadupchat
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One priority SEL learning challenge 4 adults is #trust- how to trust & be trustworthy. Adults are often 2worried about being "nice" to give (& receive) the hard feedback needed to move the school forward. Need to regulate our emotions &talk about what's hard.
A-What a question! SEL is multifaceted to me and there’s a lot out there that may/may not be effective for some. I believe SEL is ever changing based on student need. #leadupchat
I agree with this, AND I wonder if the focus should be less on Tier I and more on Tier II and Tier III when it comes to behavior. As a principal, I may have 200 office referrals, but from only 20 kids. The issue isn't Tier I. #leadupchat
It has to be a schoolwide focus and effort. The difficult part is overwhelmed Ts already have so much on their plate that teaching SEL feels like one more thing. We believe you have to seamlessly incorporate it into rdg and wrtg workshops. #leadupchat
#LEADUPCHAT, I think all adults involved in a Child’s life should take responsibility for the child’s social emotional learning. In this day and time with so much happening either weather, community, or political related kids need to know how to cope. #itstartswithus
One of our biggest challenges is balancing the need to raise money with the desire not to exclude those whose parents can't just write a check for the amount needed to attend the incentive...
#leadupchat
A1: Good question. We have individual goals, but the main focus is classroom goals and school wide goals. I just spent the night on our school roof for our entire school reaching our goal! #leadupchat
Here's a question:
How do you address equity issues when fundraising for your school (having incentives for students who raise a certain amount?)
#leadupchat
Understanding and working with students of poverty. We need to change the stigma that these kids have no social values, no motivation to learn, no vision to improve themselves. Teaching adults SEL strategies should help them to provide those social values, motivation, & vision.
There are lots of reasons the topic of reading hasn't gotten the coverage it deserves, APM's @ehanford says in her latest interview. It's "a story hiding in plain sight." https://t.co/pInesqNEUm
We are definitely living in different worlds right now. I agree with the opportunities for personal learning but here we have less and less freedom to think outside the box when we all have to do the same thing in the same way. #leadupchat
A: SEL should not just be the responsibility of individual school bldgs, but rather a district focus w support provided. However, easier said than done! $ constraints make this a REAL challenge. #leadupchat
Hi, Paul! I work in the Office of Personalized Learning at SCDE. We are focused on personalizing for students AND educators. We work with school/district teams and coaches from across the state. We also examine systems changes that need to be made to enable PL. #leadupchat
I believe Ts are the core but can't do it w/out counselors, psychs & admin. But ALL building staff should be trained to help support students' SEL. #leadupchat
Agree. Ego and insecurity gets in the way of consensus. Sometimes resistance is a result of a lack of clarity and understanding, and not just because someone doesn’t agree but because they don’t truly understand #leadupchat
I'm glad you mentioned this. Something I need to reflect more on. I see your point as my school, like so many others, have families in both camps and many in-between. Thanks for stretching my mind today. #leadupchat
Special invite to all the #LeadUpChat folks! Please join us for a great #NISDEdChat with Jimmy Casas to share ideas about building school culture! Here are the details!
Reframing my previous question. In your efforts to #ChaseImpact, what have you determined to be your top priority for SEL? How did you decide? #leadupchat
I think the first step in looking at flexibility within age or should is what is the why behind it? The philosophy behind the decision matters first. Or it just becomes something else to "try." #leadupchat
Consensus maybe overrated, too. If everyone is bopping his/her head in agreement, is this a meaningful change? Meaningful, deep change sparks passion and often resistance. If we aren't FEELING the toil, it's not worth it. #leadupchat
Great question. Consensus is often mistaken for full agreement. Sometimes we need to put agreement on a Likert scale & be willing to give ideas a chance to develop. #leadupchat
Giving ideas from what I’ve seen. Offering suggestions, ideas, praise, and encouragement on those tough days. Just listening can sometimes be effective. Acknowledging that their job is tough and supporting both T and Ss. #leadupchat
Agree. I think sometimes folks thing it means we all have to be willing to agree on everything. I beg to differ. I think it’s as much about giving something up as it is about agreeing with everything and mostly is rooted in trust. #leadupchat
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When schools create #sharedleadership structures, teachers enjoy collective autonomy (instead of individual autonomy, which leads to islands of excellence & works against #equity). A school should have routines allowing at teacher with great ideas to share them!
But are they? There may be some teacher experts? A dean or counselor may have never had whole class experience. Sometimes we need to 👀 outside the box and not assume. #leadupchat
I worry sometimes that our focus on student centered environments ignores the needs of educators.Let me be clear I believe in student centered learning-I just think we have to honor the needs of educators to get there.I don’t see it as selfish but as reality.Thoughts? #leadupchat
I've found the school-wide incentives are more meaningful to kids. Trinkets matter little when your principal is willing to shave his head or let you graffiti teachers' cars or wear tights and a tutu for the day.
#leadupchat#beentheredonethat#leadupchat
The challenge comes between those who have parents who can write a check for the entire amount (especially for primary students) and those who cannot...
Should we have an incentive for an amount raised?
#leadupchat
Todd! Good to see you, man!
A: We've always had a goal like $50 for each student and the incentives have been things like personalized sunglasses. We balance this with a school-wide goal like painting teachers' cars that ALL students can participate in. #leadupchat
Here's a question:
How do you address equity issues when fundraising for your school (having incentives for students who raise a certain amount?)
#leadupchat
Absolutely. It also means to agree to disagree. When the majority say “GO”, and I still don’t agree, then I have to trust my colleagues and do whatever I can to help. #leadupchat
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One priority SEL learning challenge 4 adults is #trust- how to trust & be trustworthy. Adults are often 2worried about being "nice" to give (& receive) the hard feedback needed to move the school forward. Need to regulate our emotions &talk about what's hard.
I feel it would be a disservice to not share our non-profit's schoolwide Caring School Community curriculum with this group. It builds community while developing SEL competencies. #leadupchathttps://t.co/ByUzxXpt4g
Who takes care of the care takers? Otherwise, we chew up and spit out teachers. That’s not sustainable. Teachers should focus on students, admin needs to focus on Ts, with students in mind. #health#leadupchat
I've found the school-wide incentives are more meaningful to kids. Trinkets matter little when your principal is willing to shave his head or let you graffiti teachers' cars or wear tights and a tutu for the day.
#leadupchat#beentheredonethat#leadupchat
The challenge comes between those who have parents who can write a check for the entire amount (especially for primary students) and those who cannot...
Should we have an incentive for an amount raised?
#leadupchat
Todd! Good to see you, man!
A: We've always had a goal like $50 for each student and the incentives have been things like personalized sunglasses. We balance this with a school-wide goal like painting teachers' cars that ALL students can participate in. #leadupchat
Here's a question:
How do you address equity issues when fundraising for your school (having incentives for students who raise a certain amount?)
#leadupchat
It's called "respect," in my thinking. We all want it, don't all want to work for it, and get mad when we don't get it, and don't want to give it to others along with the benefit of the doubt. #leadupchat
Q1ofmanyQs: the ppl at the core of teaching #SEL need to be ALL of us+ADMIN+families+Ss+anyone working within the school community. SEL is a shared way of living+interacting. It obligates ALL of us to share the responsibility of living our norms each & every day!
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Hey! Kelley Branch here from Cape G Missouri! Excited to be with you guys this morning! I am a teacher on special assignment: STREAM Specialist! We are planning to launch an Apple School with PBL and STREAM School @CapeJeffTigers next year! #leadupchat
My head wasn't shaved that year. That was my first year, 10 years ago. Afraid it won't grow back right 10 years later so won't do. Piercing ears has always been a close second when kids vote. #leadupchat
I've found the school-wide incentives are more meaningful to kids. Trinkets matter little when your principal is willing to shave his head or let you graffiti teachers' cars or wear tights and a tutu for the day.
#leadupchat#beentheredonethat#leadupchat
The challenge comes between those who have parents who can write a check for the entire amount (especially for primary students) and those who cannot...
Should we have an incentive for an amount raised?
#leadupchat
Todd! Good to see you, man!
A: We've always had a goal like $50 for each student and the incentives have been things like personalized sunglasses. We balance this with a school-wide goal like painting teachers' cars that ALL students can participate in. #leadupchat
Here's a question:
How do you address equity issues when fundraising for your school (having incentives for students who raise a certain amount?)
#leadupchat
I heard just the other day from @JoelletheCoach that SEL isn't another thing to put on the plate...it IS the plate. And I believe that the first place to focus SEL efforts is on the adults! WE need to develop our own SEL skills (health & self-care). #LeadUpChat
Absolutely. It also means to agree to disagree. When the majority say “GO”, and I still don’t agree, then I have to trust my colleagues and do whatever I can to help. #leadupchat
The fist to five protocol allows a team to see just how strongly team members feel about a decision. It gives a visual of where most fall. If most fall on the "support this decision" side of the scale, move forward. If they don't, revisit the decision. #leadupchat
I read this 2 ways, but will answer it one. SEL PD should be opened to all district/school staff. Any adult that is in contact with a child should be exposed to SEL strategies to support children: bus driver, custodian, receptionist, admin., cafe staff, teachers, etc. #LeadUpChat
I’m currently wrestling w/this thought: that the idea of sacrificial servant super hero educational leader or teacher is detrimental to the profession. Leads to low pay, low respect, & low expectations. That mindset manifest in ways that end up hurting the profession #leadupchat
I agree! Their framework can be modified to use these competencies from adult perspective. There are some that we lack as well. I see it often! #leadupchat
In reply to
@Teachers_Lead, @PrincipalPaul, @caselorg
A2. We recently did a version of Ed Camp for parents- focused on helping parents with tween issues (anxiety, social media, e-cigarettes). Also did a Parent Book Study. #leadupchat
I agree completely! My kiddos went crazy when I camped on the roof the other night or shaved my head two years ago! They are still talking about it! #leadupchathttps://t.co/IBzMhVC3lb
You are right on the money. My vision of a healthy system; principles giving mid level admins the tools and support they need to provide the tools and support teachers need to do their jobs. Upside-down hierarchy #leadupchat
We have Trauma Informed Tuesdays. Our counselor @CounselorCarter sends us a S'more about a variety of information that is trauma related. She goes around and delivers selfcare happies to teachers and makes certain the educators at our school are well!! #leadupchat
And while there are those sacrificial servant super-heroes out there....they don't last! Burnout is highest for these folks or the need to save the world pulls them from one job to another, leading to a lack of sustainability. #leadupchat
I’m currently wrestling w/this thought: that the idea of sacrificial servant super hero educational leader or teacher is detrimental to the profession. Leads to low pay, low respect, & low expectations. That mindset manifest in ways that end up hurting the profession #leadupchat
A1 in a healthy culture, all are involved in the development of children. This development includes Social Emotional Learning. SEL should be a vital component of our approach to educating the whole child. #leadupchat
Right? @adamsteaching@MCUSDSupe#FULLYCHARGED
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Agree! Consensus can sometimes lead teams to settle on the lowest common denominator, the lowest bar we can all agree on. What wants that?!
The most important part of coming to consensus isn't the consensus. It's the rich discussion and deep thinking along the way that challenges individual perspectives. #leadupchat
The fist to five protocol allows a team to see just how strongly team members feel about a decision. It gives a visual of where most fall. If most fall on the "support this decision" side of the scale, move forward. If they don't, revisit the decision. #leadupchat
Mindblown! I love this idea! I've been trying to brainstorm ideas on how to connect with parents without it coming across like the school is the "expert" on parenting issues. How did this go? #leadupchat
If you think about other professions, the needs of the professionals are considered. People aren’t expected to be so selfless.I work hard to be less focused on self daily,but if I fail to take care of myself I cannot serve.I think this sacrificial mindset has hurt us #leadupchat
I guess I mean trust and freedom to make decisions and try different things that mean stepping outside the idea we all need to look the same and do the same. No alternate paths allowed right now. #leadupchat
A1 @latoyadixon5 - Many seem too apathetic to be “in”, while others want it their way or no way! The reflection is just like our society now- few moderates w/ open minds. It’s crucial to have everyone on board but so difficult to figure! #leadupchat
A2. We recently did a version of Ed Camp for parents- focused on helping parents with tween issues (anxiety, social media, e-cigarettes). Also did a Parent Book Study. #leadupchat
Understanding and working with students of poverty. We need to change the stigma that these kids have no social values, no motivation to learn, no vision to improve themselves. Teaching adults SEL strategies should help them to provide those social values, motivation, & vision.
I heard just the other day from @JoelletheCoach that SEL isn't another thing to put on the plate...it IS the plate. And I believe that the first place to focus SEL efforts is on the adults! WE need to develop our own SEL skills (health & self-care). #LeadUpChat
I’m wrestling with this. At what point do we just trust teachers to do this, and the rest of us support teachers and trust their expertise? When all are involved it seems like it sends the message we don’t trust teachers to do this #leadupchat something I’m chewing on
In reply to
@RosaIsiah, @adamsteaching, @MCUSDSupe
A-Tap into your strengths as as a district. Mine does classes in the afternoon/evening on how to support their students at home. For my program, I also provide social stories and pull our counselor’s/LSSPs resources as needed. Fueling families w tools is vital. #leadupchat
Yes exactly! We allow many alternative learning plans for our students, but do not always allow alternative thinking paths for our teachers. #leadupchat
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@ThirstyBeesNY, @LaneWalker2, @Swayne_LeadUp
I mean; at what point do we trust teachers to do their job and be the experts we hired them to be? When everyone is involved it seems more like “meddling” than a healthy system to me #leadupchat
A2 SEL for parents also involves bringing in professionals to explain our shift in instructional practices; recognize kids for virtues and having parents help out on “Friday night” fun nights. It’s about building a community. #leadupchat
I think I see it both ways. Many Ts want to make their decisions based on majority & seniority input...and eskew research. How do we give them autonomy and move forward at the same time. #leadupchat
Starting to align, I think. When the goal is self-regulation, our mindset changes. I strive to make disciplinary situations instructional, always linking them back to Boystown Social Skills and what hasn't been evidenced....yet. #leadupchat
I find parents of HS freshmen are particularly open to ideas. Teen challenges can be overwhelming and, as educators, we can help define "typical" vs. "optimal" or "overachieving." #leadupchat
It's the hard Q. If our discipline policies are inherently unequitable, does that not unravel any hard work we are doing around SEL? How do we address that? #leadupchat
I do not want to be negative. But I also feel like I need to say it...the edcamp style #leadupchat is just too much...But I'm highly distractible, so maybe it's just me.
I’m talking more perception than intent. It may not be intended to be a trust issue, but in talking to teachers it certainly FEELS like it is. #leadupchat
The sign of a healthy culture of collaboration is healthy conflict. Similar to the cognitive struggle we invite for students, as adults we need to engage in cognitive struggle around important decisions. #leadupchat
#leadupchat It's interesting the staff members' soc/emo well-being has come up in this chat. This topic has been on my mind a lot lately. https://t.co/WjVUfki7un
I am not implying growth that does not respect division and provincial priorities, but rather allowing teachers some autonomy with what that looks like while working toward common goals. #leadupchat
A-My district is big on conscious discipline as well as restorative justice. They don’t always align. I find using trauma informed practices and specific strategies for students is vital. Finding what works for different students helps too. Clear as mud? #leadupchat
Another resource that has been so valuable for our school’s #SEL focus has been @HarperforKids & their #PyramidOfSuccess. Their work is WONDERFUL AND FREE! It’s based on the philosophy of the AMAZING Coach John Wooden! Can’t recommend this highly enough!
#GameChanger#LeadUpChat
I feel it would be a disservice to not share our non-profit's schoolwide Caring School Community curriculum with this group. It builds community while developing SEL competencies. #leadupchathttps://t.co/ByUzxXpt4g
Q: Still trying to get others to see the value in the networking & collab. via social media. Just this week, I created a google sheet where Ts had to “tweet” out something + within their room or area. They can now read each other’s in-house tweets. Other ideas? #leadupchat
I can see your point. I think all signs point back to campus culture. Building trust that leadership is supporting not directing is sometimes the missing link. #leadupchat
I’m talking more perception than intent. It may not be intended to be a trust issue, but in talking to teachers it certainly FEELS like it is. #leadupchat
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How about watching the Mister Rogers movie "Won't You Be My Neighbor" as a community event? Families and educators together can discuss what we're doing at home and at school to support kids to express healthy feelings.
(Disclaimer: I haven't tried this!)
I wholeheartedly agree with this statement! @HarperforKids has been an amazing resource for connecting character ed, SEL, and student engagement...love 'em!
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Another resource that has been so valuable for our school’s #SEL focus has been @HarperforKids & their #PyramidOfSuccess. Their work is WONDERFUL AND FREE! It’s based on the philosophy of the AMAZING Coach John Wooden! Can’t recommend this highly enough!
#GameChanger#LeadUpChat
I feel it would be a disservice to not share our non-profit's schoolwide Caring School Community curriculum with this group. It builds community while developing SEL competencies. #leadupchathttps://t.co/ByUzxXpt4g
SEL for students is the side effect of the lessons, norms, values, and beliefs taught in the classroom! SEL for staff are the norms, values, and beliefs communicated throughout the thread of our schools. #LeadUpChat
Hello #leadupchat cast & crew. Roy here, in Winnipeg. Nice to discover that structured Twitter Edu-chats still work in 2018! Solid SEL comments & contributors this a.m. Good stuff.
If our efforts to support aren’t received as support, that’s critical data to consider. How would my staff be able to communicate w/me that my efforts aren’t landing as support? That’s what I’m reflecting on #leadupchat
I get mindset, yet I don't think students understand they can ultimately choose their FEELINGS. Music/flicks tell them they can't. Brain science says they can, but the media voice is louder. How can we empower students with cognitive tools to change feelings? #leadupchat
Another resource that has been so valuable for our school’s #SEL focus has been @HarperforKids & their #PyramidOfSuccess. Their work is WONDERFUL AND FREE! It’s based on the philosophy of the AMAZING Coach John Wooden! Can’t recommend this highly enough!
#GameChanger#LeadUpChat
I feel it would be a disservice to not share our non-profit's schoolwide Caring School Community curriculum with this group. It builds community while developing SEL competencies. #leadupchathttps://t.co/ByUzxXpt4g
Q. What’s the future of accountability and equity in the United States? Anyone think we’ll ever have fully integrated and balanced schools? And how much longer does the hyper focus on testing last? #thingslatoyathinksaboutonhercommute#leadupchat
This is a battle! Align it but it takes TIME to get it right! Turnover is an issue so we are trying to develop a guide to our values that takes us to our commitment of SEL over/ with all the other stuff. It’s a work in progress #leadupchat
Who decides whether its “meddling” or not? The Teacher? Admin? What happens when those aren’t aligned? As a leader, if my staff feels like it’s meddling, I need to center that and reflect on my approach because my intent isn’t landing properly. That’s on me; not them #leadupchat
In reply to
@MrPride_NMS, @latoyadixon5, @curriculumblog
Q or maybe a request. I am always looking for early years teachers doing great things to break down classroom walls for their students. Anyone have ideas for collaboration and creativity using tech in our early years classrooms? #leadupchat
I hear u, but arent we all responsible for educating students? We have a collective responsibility to support the learning that happens in classrooms & this support can look a # of ways, including building teacher capacity to facilitate learning. It’s not about trust #LeadUpChat
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@3_DLeadership, @adamsteaching, @MCUSDSupe
This is a hard and important question to reflect on. How does anyone in leadership know when the effort isn't perceived well? Campus climate and culture is everything. Deep and intentional listening goes a long way. #leadupchat
If our efforts to support aren’t received as support, that’s critical data to consider. How would my staff be able to communicate w/me that my efforts aren’t landing as support? That’s what I’m reflecting on #leadupchat
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I am a HUGE fan of EdCamps and I'm also conscious of the limitations. Since there is no vetting, misinformation can be spread if participants are not critical consumers.
I love the idea of a parenting EdCamp & I would want to ensure there are experts in each room.
As I reflect, we are losing good teachers because at the end of the day they don’t feel like they are being trusted to do the work. As admins it feels like our focus should be on empowering teachers. It’s not either/or, but primary/secondary #leadupchat
In reply to
@RosaIsiah, @adamsteaching, @MCUSDSupe
A-Something I Value is learning from others. My campus is big on telling a story on social media with our campus hashtag. Our parents love it & it’s a larger net than just our campus to share ideas and support. #leadupchat
Q. What’s the future of accountability and equity in the United States? Anyone think we’ll ever have fully integrated and balanced schools? And how much longer does the hyper focus on testing last? #thingslatoyathinksaboutonhercommute#leadupchat
@3_DLeadership Communicating what works/doesn't and asking questions seems to be declining. Parking lot convos & group chats in isolation seem to be increasing. I am thinking it's societal. #leadupchat
.@ParentCamp is a resource for that! Thanks for your interest in including parents. As with teachers in edcamps, parents can take a leadership role as equally as anyone else. #LeadUpChat
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@Teachers_Lead, @stevenhelmick, @clegleiter, @ParentCamp
The 30,000 foot view mentality erases the individual students in a teachers classroom. It centers some students and ignores others in the quest for “data relevance.” #leadupchat
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@RosaIsiah, @adamsteaching, @MCUSDSupe
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Agree! We want teachers to be the experts we hired them to be, & we also want them to do so in sync. We don't want to create an incoherent K-12 experience. This is why #sharedleadership and #collaborativeprofessionalism are so important. It's essential to #equity.
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@3_DLeadership, @latoyadixon5, @curriculumblog
I am reflecting on this “sync.” When certain students are centered in that “sync” other students are hurt. The teachers see this and are communicating this. How do we listen? #leadupchat
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@Teachers_Lead, @latoyadixon5, @curriculumblog
A3. This year I wrote postcards for the spouses of my staff and mailed it to their homes sharing how much I appreciate their hard work at school. Trying to give thanks and help the spouses understand and support our staff outside of school at their homes. #leadupchat
A @latoyadixon5 - Holy🐮 this is powerful! It takes the pockets of change to make this happen. I’m not sure it happens on the US level because KS is way different than NY. If we give freedom to focus locally then it’ll change- data change is next I think #leadupchat
I can only argue from what I see but I'm seeing young teachers are pretty much forced to leave because doing to job really well requires more time than they can devote. #leadupchat
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@3_DLeadership, @RosaIsiah, @adamsteaching, @MCUSDSupe
Spending as much time as possible in classrooms, walking the halls and interacting with Ts and Ss helps me keep a pulse on the campus' SEL. I find a direct correlation with my visibility/engagement and my ability to support the health/wellness of Ss. #leadupchat
I think you are right; and admins are focused more on student experience instead of teacher experience. Emotionally it makes sense to focus on students as admins, but I’m wondering if logically it makes sense in the current system. #leadupchat
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@LaneWalker2, @RosaIsiah, @adamsteaching, @MCUSDSupe
#leadupchat
Some ideas (and tools and templates) for creating #sharedleadership structures that support collective autonomy-- and allow teachers' expertise to contrib to schoolwide improvement here: https://t.co/JH6pGVFXmb
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@LaneWalker2, @PrincipalSmart, @Swayne_LeadUp
It feels like much of what's offered to families is cautionary (drugs, sexting, etc.) and not positive. I like this thinking (and I loved that movie). #LeadUpChat
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How about watching the Mister Rogers movie "Won't You Be My Neighbor" as a community event? Families and educators together can discuss what we're doing at home and at school to support kids to express healthy feelings.
(Disclaimer: I haven't tried this!)
#LeadUpChat I’m also reflecting on how many admins miss being in the classroom and are trying to rekindle the magic by being “involved” with the student experience instead of supporting teachers. This seems a big reason for “meddling”
“The role of a leader is not to come up with all the great ideas. The role of a leader is to create an environment in which great ideas can happen.” -@simonsinek#edchat#leadupchat#joyfulleaders
What has been the benefit of all the testing and accountability? What’s different? What’s not? What are the unintended consequences? What’s the next best solution? #leadupchat#latoyahaslotsofquestions
In my mind that view considers all students, rather than a T who may just be focused on his or her class. But focus should always.come back to S needs. #LeadUpChat
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@3_DLeadership, @RosaIsiah, @adamsteaching, @MCUSDSupe
And that is why we need to work collectively. We are all responsible for student learning, but as admins, we must also create the conditions that support student AND teacher success. #LeadUpChat
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@LaneWalker2, @3_DLeadership, @adamsteaching, @MCUSDSupe
A2 for @Swayne_LeadUp: YES! Our @sfusdEALNS SchoolSocialWorker, FamilyLiaison, & I teach our families abt @HarperforKids#PyramidOfSuccess one block each month. We bring guest speakers in to share their thoughts & experiences on the “focal block of the month” (cont.)
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A2 for @Swayne_LeadU & give our families ideas on WHY & HOW they can incorporate the block into their parenting at home. At the same time, Ts focus #SEL lessons & class mtgs each month around the “focal @HarperforKids#PyramidOfSuccess block of the month” w/ the Ss.
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Not all students are the same and can be educated the same. I often see decisions from 30,000 feet center around white students who have Maslow needs taken care of. #leadupchat
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@mellomama6, @RosaIsiah, @adamsteaching, @MCUSDSupe
Having this as a #leadership priority is absolutely essential! It truly brings all of the many edu-topics under one umbrella. Follow Abraham Lincoln's example and circulate among the troops. #ChaseImpact#leadupchat
Spending as much time as possible in classrooms, walking the halls and interacting with Ts and Ss helps me keep a pulse on the campus' SEL. I find a direct correlation with my visibility/engagement and my ability to support the health/wellness of Ss. #leadupchat
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I'm unclear on what "centered in that sync" means.
I do know there are many great ideas in education, but we can't do all of them! Schools need systems & structures that allow Ts to bring their knowledge of students to shared decision-making; agree & act in sync!
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@3_DLeadership, @latoyadixon5, @curriculumblog
What has been the benefit of all the testing and accountability? What’s different? What’s not? What are the unintended consequences? What’s the next best solution? #leadupchat#latoyahaslotsofquestions
I have been teaching for about 16 yrs, college or HS. I work or learn ed pretty much 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., eating as I work. My husband does everything else. I don't do nearly as much as I could. Wish I could help more. #leadupchat
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@DocCatto, @3_DLeadership, @RosaIsiah, @adamsteaching, @MCUSDSupe, @Carolina_TIP
Thanks for the chat #leadupchat! I was unexpectedly surprised the topic was on SEL! Is there somewhere to go to see what each weekend's topic will be? Got some new people to connect with. I'm off to hike the mountains with my kiddo!
This is where the leadership rubber meets the road. Critical conversations can be tough, but are so important for establishing a culture of trust and improvement. #leadupchat
Having this as a #leadership priority is absolutely essential! It truly brings all of the many edu-topics under one umbrella. Follow Abraham Lincoln's example and circulate among the troops. #ChaseImpact#leadupchat
Spending as much time as possible in classrooms, walking the halls and interacting with Ts and Ss helps me keep a pulse on the campus' SEL. I find a direct correlation with my visibility/engagement and my ability to support the health/wellness of Ss. #leadupchat
I am mostly concerned about inequity in public education that plagues our country. When will we have the courage to address the root cause of it? The achievement gap is far more than expectations: access, opportunity, & systemic oppression.... #leadupchat
I would love to hear more about this! Data allows us to celebrate what is working and improve what is not. There are so many sources of data and varying degrees of using it well to inform our decisions. I'm intrigued by the idea of personalized assessment. #leadupchat
A2 for @Swayne_LeadU & give our families ideas on WHY & HOW they can incorporate the block into their parenting at home. At the same time, Ts focus #SEL lessons & class mtgs each month around the “focal @HarperforKids#PyramidOfSuccess block of the month” w/ the Ss.
#LeadUpChat
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I do hold out hope that we'll have equitable schools.
I don't think it's possible until educators commit to getting to know students as people & as learners. We need to commit to changing our beliefs, our practices &our systems.
Recent article: https://t.co/zMaNnBYdib
I have a diverse tribe of teachers to serve as my "inner circle" and bounce ideas/questions off them..."What do you think if..?" or "How'd that faculty meeting go?" They give me great perspective and it builds relationship and trust! #leadupchat
