#MOedchat Archive

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Thursday October 18, 2018
10:00 PM EDT

  • MrsMurat Oct 18 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Opportunities for student voice: https://t.co/sPJFR6EHdQ #MOedchat #ditchbook
  • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #moedchat!! Tonight we talk about an important part of ed innovation and that is family-school engagement & intentional events called #parentcamp. We start at 9:08 w/ Q1--so take time to say hi to Twitter friends, pet the dogs, tuck in your kids or just chill.
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Thanks, Rachel!! #moedchat #stuvoice #socialstudies
    In reply to @MrsMurat
  • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Feel free to INTRODUCE yourself because it's fun and it helps us build relationships online. :) STORYTIME: PLEASE SHARE something you remember growing up that was a family-school connection. It could be with your own family or someone else's family. #moedchat #parentcamp
  • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hi! So good to be back to tweet with everyone. #Moedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Julie Pile, Parent @Boone_County & @ParentCamp Board member. So happy to be here! #ParentCamp #MOEDChat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Greetings, all! The @ParentCamp crew is here on #MOedchat tonight to chat family engagement and all things #ParentCamp! I'm a Board member from Connecticut (and most importantly a parent).
  • LusiaRequenes Oct 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    #moedchat Excited to join you forces with you in innovative family engagement practices! Hi there! Lusia from KCKPS - Emerson Elementary School!
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Hello! Debbie, Tech Coordinator from #STL enjoying the beautiful fall weather and #peanuts tonight! Can’t wait to learn about #parentcamp tonight on #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Glad you're here, Lane! #MOedchat
    In reply to @LaneWalker2
  • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Andy, #innovationclass teacher from St. Charles. I remember Mr. Fixman's Astronomy nights at Claymont Elem. in @ParkwaySchools, so much fun to look for constellations #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi, Debbie! #MOedchat
    In reply to @debbiefuco
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Welcome Debbie! We had a beautiful day here today in KY. #moedchat
    In reply to @debbiefuco
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    You're painting a picture for me too! Thanks for sharing. #MOedchat
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hello #moedchat. I'm Laura Gilchrist and I'm so excited to talk about Family-School Engagement tonight--and #parentcamp. I helped @USD271_Schools do a #parentcamp this past May. Great stories out of there. Reach out to @agraham_andrea @TeachDix @jjnibby @usd271sgs for feedback!
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Welcome Andy! #MOEDChat
    In reply to @awall777, @ParkwaySchools
  • PMcPeake1 Oct 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Paula, big fan of Parent Camp! I’ve learned so much at them and met people I’ve stayed connected with. #MOEDChat
  • jleeTechPercent Oct 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Good evening #MOEdChat peeps! Hope all are having a great evening!
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    I remember my mother coming in to teach the class about Hanukkah. It made me feel special. #MOedchat
  • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Just to shout out to him, that man inspired me to do what I do! #moedchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Great so far! Glad you're here. #MOedchat
    In reply to @jleeTechPercent
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hi all! Ted, Middle School Principal from O’Fallon, MO and an advocate for Family and Community Engagement! #moedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hey Ms Paula, hope I am not keeping you up past youer bedtime :-) #moedchat
    In reply to @PMcPeake1
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    What great teachers do! #MOedchat
    • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT
      Just to shout out to him, that man inspired me to do what I do! #moedchat
      In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • MicheleCMueller Oct 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hi #MOedchat Glad to be here tonight. Tech Teacher from STL. Very interested in hearing about #Parentcamp
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Ladies and gentlemen, the party has OFFICIALLY begun. #MOedchat
    • PMcPeake1 Oct 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT
      Paula, big fan of Parent Camp! I’ve learned so much at them and met people I’ve stayed connected with. #MOEDChat
  • PegCormeny Oct 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hello from IL remember winning a prize for my mom at a school carnival cakewalk #MOEDChat
  • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Q1 coming up in 1 minute!! #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Hi, Michelle! #MOedchat
    In reply to @MicheleCMueller
  • jleeTechPercent Oct 18 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    I always enjoyed the night before school open house. Both as a student and then as a teacher. To see all your friends again and catch up, and then to see all their excited faces. #MOEdChat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    So glad @juliepile is here to champion FACE! #MOedchat
  • GambillJulie Oct 18 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Gam is here again. Although I have essays to proof, I'm hanging with y'all. PBJHS Eng 8, Poplar Bluff MO #moedchat
  • LSiebenmorgen Oct 18 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Hi #moedchat, Lucas, principal at Pleasant Ridge Middle School in Kansas.
  • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Q1: Share about a positive family-school engagement experience that felt GOOD to you and/or your child. (Educator or Parent perspective). How might that positive experience impact the whole child--even if the impact was mostly on YOU, not them? #moedchat #parentcamp
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Btw, I recently visited Missouri for what I think was only the second time. Saw St. Louis, Hannibal. Nice place ya got there! #MOedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Astronomy nights! What fun! #moedchat #parentcamp
    In reply to @awall777, @ParkwaySchools
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    My mom was a teacher!! 4th and 5th grade. I remember spending time and loving it at a school she taught at -- @Union_Chapel! #moedchat #teacherskid
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    You're in the right place! #MOedchat
    In reply to @GambillJulie
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Hi, Peggy! So glad you're here. #MOedchat
    In reply to @PegCormeny
  • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Hannibal is a fun place to visit! #MarkTwain #moedchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Thanks Ted! Missed you on the Vox. Thought of you the other day in the garage. LOL #Moedchat
    In reply to @TedHiff
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Peggy!! #Moedchat
    In reply to @PegCormeny
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    I did a whirlwind self-tour. I was traveling and arrived a little less than an hour before the Mark Twain stuff closed. ;) #MOedchat
    In reply to @awall777
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Hey there, Julie Gambill! So happy you're here. Woot!! You rock. #moedchat
    In reply to @GambillJulie
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    LOL @juliepile! I’m working on a landscaping project this Fall Break! #MOEDChat
    • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT
      Thanks Ted! Missed you on the Vox. Thought of you the other day in the garage. LOL #Moedchat
      In reply to @TedHiff
  • assignmenthelp Oct 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Study Abroad in Auckland https://t.co/5msUy7FgMB #ditchbook #moedchat
  • GambillJulie Oct 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Story time: I remember the room mothers that would come in and help out with field day. They were always kind and helpful. Parents also came and enjoyed recess with us. Our best pitcher was my classmate's dad. #moedchat
  • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A1 My son just started Kindergarten at @zumstpeters and they had a "Stay N Play" event, we all went and had a picnic and got to play on the playground and meet his new friends, loved it so much! #moedchat
  • alexkolster Oct 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Alex Kolster from KCMO. Music educator/curriculum coordinator. #moedchat @MOedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    WooHoo @PegCormeny is here for #MOEDChat
    • PegCormeny Oct 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT
      Hello from IL remember winning a prize for my mom at a school carnival cakewalk #MOEDChat
  • jhox1 Oct 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A1 Field trips with my son’s class I got to see him with his friends and get to know them better (he was in a different school than I taught at). #MOedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A1: #MOEDChat To be brutally honest, I do not have many positive memories of my parents interacting with my schools. They did engage, which is why I think it is so important for me to for my kids. They support our education but were not engaged.
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Hey there @PegCormeny !!!#MOEDChat
    • PegCormeny Oct 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT
      Hello from IL remember winning a prize for my mom at a school carnival cakewalk #MOEDChat
  • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Wait. What's on "the Vox." I have the Vox (thanks to Ted), but I didn't know I was supposed to be doing something with it. #moedchat
    In reply to @TedHiff, @juliepile
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Jay, principal from Merton, WI. Late to the #moedchat party.
  • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A1b Though I wasn't able to take part, @DiscoveryEleme1 did a walk around of the neighborhoods passing out bubble gum! Great way to connect with the community #moedchat
  • LusiaRequenes Oct 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A1: Connection: daughter's K teacher knowing my child better than I. Impact on me, giving me confidence in raising my child #moedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    That is awesome! #moedchat Not enough play and social time these days.
    In reply to @awall777, @zumstpeters
  • DrBradMac Oct 18 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Quite a gathering of talent!! This is why I choose this platform as my #PLN. #moedchat
    In reply to @LauraGilchrist4, @EmilyLiebtag, @MichelleSadrena, @Getting_Smart, @ShareYourLearn, @catlett1, @MNebel, @kylepace, @kwagssd3, @3TrailsMabion, @DrKiaCoaches, @ksdehq, @thomascmurray, @Joe_Sanfelippo, @ElisaBostwick
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A1: I remember when one of our daughters was in a play in elementary school. After the play the parents got to sit down w/kids (in class) & give positive feedback to them and ask questions. Kids loved it. Felt good to me. Interactive. Not just watching and leaving! #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A1) My mother ran her own local ballet company out of our home and one year we performed The Nutcracker at various schools, eventually mine. It was kinda cool to have those worlds collide, because my teachers learned a lot about our family. #MOedchat #ParentCamp
    • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT
      Q1: Share about a positive family-school engagement experience that felt GOOD to you and/or your child. (Educator or Parent perspective). How might that positive experience impact the whole child--even if the impact was mostly on YOU, not them? #moedchat #parentcamp
  • MicheleCMueller Oct 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A1 During Catholic School Week, we hosted a “family picnic”. We took all of the tables out of the cafe and parents brought blankets, and lunch. Everyone found a spot on the floor to eat and build community. #MoEdChat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Fashionably late Jay :-) #moedchat
    In reply to @posickj
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Nice! #MOedchat
    In reply to @MicheleCMueller
  • CoachBurnz Oct 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A1 - I’ve always really enjoyed the annual wrestling banquet. Really made an effort to show Ss how much we all appreciate their effort & accomplishments. #moedchat @CCr3Wrestling
  • GambillJulie Oct 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A1: The Art Show that my son had in kindergarten. First they had their music program, and then, parents could browse the hallways and look at student art. The hallways were covered in art the students had made. #moedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Lane-We have a #PLN group that we started 4 yrs ago with a Beyond the Bake Sale Book Voxer Book Studay. The group still talks to this day. About 20 of us stay in touch. #moedchat
    In reply to @LaneWalker2, @TedHiff
  • LSiebenmorgen Oct 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A.1. Back to school night before the big first day. The look on their face of terror, nervousness, and excitement, when they enter the middle school for the first time...#moedchat
  • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Q2 in 1 minute!! #moedchat
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A1 Love that our staff has family information nights 2 weeks after school starts so that they know the kids a bit before discussing curriculum, communication, and expectations. #moedchat
    • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT
      Q1: Share about a positive family-school engagement experience that felt GOOD to you and/or your child. (Educator or Parent perspective). How might that positive experience impact the whole child--even if the impact was mostly on YOU, not them? #moedchat #parentcamp
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Love this. I think schools unwittingly often don't take full advantage when families are actually in the building. Make it a classroom experience, too! #MOedchat
    • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT
      A1: I remember when one of our daughters was in a play in elementary school. After the play the parents got to sit down w/kids (in class) & give positive feedback to them and ask questions. Kids loved it. Felt good to me. Interactive. Not just watching and leaving! #moedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    That is fun! #moedchat
    In reply to @MicheleCMueller
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    As I often say, you can never be late to good learning. #moedchat
    In reply to @juliepile
  • PMcPeake1 Oct 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A1 All 3 of my grandson’s had the same kinder teacher. Friday families could surprise their kids and be the Mystery Reader. My daughter and I used to go in in costumes and read and gave them snacks. Great memories!#MOEDChat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Exactly. #MOedchat
    In reply to @GambillJulie
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    OH my goodness. This is fabulous. Conversation over food. Choice in where you sit. Choice in where you wander to. Choice in who to talk to--& FAMILY!! Kids and family and school--connected in positivity. EXQUISITE!!! (oh yes, and let's not forget the food!) #moedchat #parentcamp
    • MicheleCMueller Oct 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT
      A1 During Catholic School Week, we hosted a “family picnic”. We took all of the tables out of the cafe and parents brought blankets, and lunch. Everyone found a spot on the floor to eat and build community. #MoEdChat
  • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    Q2: Ideally, all kids have a connected, collaborative community of adults surrounding them--parents, fam, edus & community members. Access to Opp'ties. Equity. SEL What's keeping the adults from partnering w/ea/other? What might we focus on to move fwd? #moedchat #parentcamp
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    Awesome!! It's appreciation of kids and it's modeling as adults for kids. Awesome!! #moedchat
    • CoachBurnz Oct 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT
      A1 - I’ve always really enjoyed the annual wrestling banquet. Really made an effort to show Ss how much we all appreciate their effort & accomplishments. #moedchat @CCr3Wrestling
  • PegCormeny Oct 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A1 Anytime I got to go to school and spend time with the kids in the classroom is always fun. Also the Halloween parade with the kids. #MOEDChat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Reminds me of joining my then-middle schooler on a field trip to a college to learn about the adolescent brain. SO cool. And those adolescent brains were enraptured. #MOedchat
    • jhox1 Oct 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT
      A1 Field trips with my son’s class I got to see him with his friends and get to know them better (he was in a different school than I taught at). #MOedchat
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    JAY!!! POSICK!!!! #moedchat #parentcamp
    In reply to @posickj
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2 Common time can often be an issue, but the focus on the kids should be the reason we remove that challenge. #moedchat
    • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT
      Q2: Ideally, all kids have a connected, collaborative community of adults surrounding them--parents, fam, edus & community members. Access to Opp'ties. Equity. SEL What's keeping the adults from partnering w/ea/other? What might we focus on to move fwd? #moedchat #parentcamp
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2: Talking face to face and finding commonalities. I have been having a lot of face to face conversations lately and it just invigerates me. #moedchat
    In reply to @MOedchat
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Hello Christine Ruder, my dear friend!! #moedchat
    In reply to @jhox1
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    I have missed my #moedchat family. Thanks for letting this Wisconsin boy join in!
    In reply to @LauraGilchrist4
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Can't wait for that. Our younger daughter's elementary school holds a dad's (slash-special person's) breakfast the same morning as the Halloween parade, to attract more dads who may not come twice. #MOedchat
    • PegCormeny Oct 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT
      A1 Anytime I got to go to school and spend time with the kids in the classroom is always fun. Also the Halloween parade with the kids. #MOEDChat
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Hello ALEX KOLSTER!! How are you?! #moedchat I'm so glad you're here. Hope to see you/meet you one day!
    In reply to @alexkolster, @MOedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A1 So many positive experiences as a parent: fall festivals, trivia nights, open houses, plays/concerts; As a teacher, plays, grandparent days, open houses. Important for child to have opportunity to share & see loved ones excited & proud of them. #moedchat
  • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    a2 Sometimes Ps are intimidated by the ed system. But often schools just provide "fluff" and "window dressing" instead of practical ways to help (besides fund raising). Who has time for fluff? #moedchat
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    They liked learning about the brain it sounds like. I'm curious to hear more about that. #moedchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A2 Good question, and honestly I'm not sure. Lack of time? Poor experiences with schools in their own lifetime/Fear? Events at the school, which is really a community center can help change that I think #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    I'll make it there, some day! #moedchat
  • jleeTechPercent Oct 18 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A2- Access to transportation was issue for many families in my previous school. We worked diligently to help setup rides When possible, or sometimes hold events closer to their home to help ensure as many of our families could be involved as possible! #MOEdChat
  • MicheleCMueller Oct 18 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Eek, forgot #moedchat
    • MicheleCMueller Oct 18 @ 10:19 PM EDT
      A1 School-wide creative arts night: student art on display, community art project, and a evening caps off with student musical @cindydcooney and @page_4th are amazing!
  • PMcPeake1 Oct 18 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A2 Sometimes parents don’t understand how valuable their presence is or how much it means to their kids.#MOEDChat
  • LusiaRequenes Oct 18 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A2) Lack of variety in opportunities in bringing families together in a meaningful, contributive way... work schedules, time #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A2) We operate in silos, not nefariously but inevitably. We value one another's roles but we don't necessarily know how to work together. To help we can hold activities that involve different stakeholders, like, hmm... #ParentCamp! #MOedchat
    • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT
      Q2: Ideally, all kids have a connected, collaborative community of adults surrounding them--parents, fam, edus & community members. Access to Opp'ties. Equity. SEL What's keeping the adults from partnering w/ea/other? What might we focus on to move fwd? #moedchat #parentcamp
  • GambillJulie Oct 18 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A2: I think that we need to promote helping parents learn what we are teaching. We have parents as teachers programs for ECH kids. Why not for older kids? Parents as Tutors #moedchat
  • DrBradMac Oct 18 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Cool to see my former students now with their own classrooms using #moedchat to hone their skills!
  • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    Particularly an issue when your district is huge, something to think about for sure #locationlocationlocation #moedchat
    In reply to @jleeTechPercent
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    We have the same issue Jonathan. Our schools will not help coordinate carpools due to liability issues. Leaves Ps hanging and Ss not participating. My "project" for this year to figure out. #moedchat @PMcPeake1 See! I can't let it go. Transportation challenge comes up again!
    In reply to @jleeTechPercent, @PMcPeake1
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A2. Map and Henderson (Beyond the Bake Sale) tell us that we need to meet our parents “where they are”. #moedchat
  • PBISRewards Oct 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A1: Involve parents in the positive school culture. #moedchat Positive Teacher Referrals for Improved School Climate https://t.co/86BqS3UVg3
  • CoachBurnz Oct 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A2 - I cant speak to what’s keeping it from happening but I know we need more coop between school and community. Education is on the cusp of a major transformation. PBL, problem solving, collaboration, creativity are 🔑 to success. We’ve got to get on the same page! #moedchat
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    In my experience, fam-school engagement is stuck in fear-based paradigm. An issue for edus/schools/districts is this: We don't know another way. We manage events rather than engaging w/parents. #Parentcamp in my experience is the structure and a process that works! #moedchat
    • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:18 PM EDT
      a2 Sometimes Ps are intimidated by the ed system. But often schools just provide "fluff" and "window dressing" instead of practical ways to help (besides fund raising). Who has time for fluff? #moedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    You got it @TedHiff ! #moedchat
    In reply to @PBISRewards, @TedHiff
  • jleeTechPercent Oct 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Frustrating! I will say that we put a lot of this on our PTO, so my guess is some of liability is shifted. But we also paid for many cabs to transport families when needed. #MOEdChat
    In reply to @juliepile, @PMcPeake1
  • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    We just had a ParentU event focused on #digcit and all other things Tech related, I think that is important as not all parents are on the same level of understanding when it comes to Tech #moedchat
    In reply to @GambillJulie
  • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Q3: Inspire each other! What are some positive family-school engagement practices? #moedchat #parentcamp #famengage
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Agree, @juliepile my own parents were also supportive but not engaged. #moedchat
    • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT
      A1: #MOEDChat To be brutally honest, I do not have many positive memories of my parents interacting with my schools. They did engage, which is why I think it is so important for me to for my kids. They support our education but were not engaged.
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    We are under major #personalizedlearning and #masterybasedlearning paths here. Very scary for Ps. Education doesn't look like when they went to school. #moedchat
    In reply to @CoachBurnz
  • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Oh man! I have always thought that that was the best library I have ever been to! Is Aaron still principal? #moedchat
    In reply to @jboatner, @ParkwaySchools
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A2. We have to reach out to all of our parents. As parents we live “today” based on our own school experiences. If they weren’t positive, we transfer that to today. #moedchat
  • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    When I realized the insanely low success rates MO Ss have in college, I started having my own Fam meetings before school begins in the fall to explain the crisis & how Fams can help w/o understanding math. #moedchat
    In reply to @GambillJulie
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    We still have field day every spring, sack races and all. #moedchat
    • GambillJulie Oct 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT
      I say bring field day back. Play Day is just that, Play Day. But, add the cool competitions like the balloon toss! The sack races were interesting. There's nothing wrong with the pragmatics of the old school days.
      In reply to @debbiefuco
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Totally cool, actually. Former student of THE @DrBradMac? EPIC. Alex, now that I think about it we need to talk. There could be some fun stories up your sleeve. :) #MOedchat
    In reply to @DrBradMac, @DrBradMac
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    As a P, I have found @PogoRides to help with carpooling coordination A LOT! #moedchat
    In reply to @jleeTechPercent, @PMcPeake1, @PogoRides
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    For a gifted/talented program. They asked a lot of questions. And we got to hold real braaaaaaaaains. https://t.co/4456PC64SF #MOedchat
    In reply to @LauraGilchrist4
    • JeremyDBond Dec 6 @ 8:40 PM EST
      A3) Our daughter's program went to a local university to learn about the adolescent brain. I asked to chaperone. Hey, it was brains! #gtchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Absolutely! Some don't even have access to wifi or computer at home and have to go to a library. Very important to not leave them out! #moedchat
    In reply to @awall777, @GambillJulie
  • jleeTechPercent Oct 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A3- Always had a great time having Family Movie night with my families in our library. Cranked up the popcorn machine and watched student created videos or digital stories. Always a great turnout! #MOEdChat
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A3 We just had invitation conferences tonight. We had kick in the pants and celebration conferences, both with plans for student success. Student led conferences are very well attended. But there is still more we need to do to engage our families. #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    In all seriousness, food is a major attraction. And it brings people together. #MOedchat
    In reply to @LauraGilchrist4
  • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    I lay out a specific plan for Ps to structure good hw practices. There are so many ways a S can avoid doing hw as intended and it's affecting their study skills all the way to college. #moedchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    I think I'll use that whenever I'm late. #MOedchat
    In reply to @posickj, @juliepile
  • jhox1 Oct 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    My dad was on the school board for my school. #MOEdChat
    In reply to @debbiefuco, @juliepile
  • MicheleCMueller Oct 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Oh Yes! I have considered a similar event focused on Google. My Ss are teaching their parents which is awesome, but maybe a family teaching night would be successful. #MoEdChat
    • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT
      We just had a ParentU event focused on #digcit and all other things Tech related, I think that is important as not all parents are on the same level of understanding when it comes to Tech #moedchat
      In reply to @GambillJulie
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Go right ahead. Use it for faculty meetings, too. #moedchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @juliepile
  • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Do you have a link to more info? I'm always looking for ways to be more effective. #moedchat
    In reply to @LauraGilchrist4
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A3. Include parent voice, whenever possible, in school decisions. For Teacher and Staff of the Year, parents are part of the initial nomination process. #moedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    We used to do Tech & Taco nights at our elementary school where S taught Ps technology tools that they used in class. Very well received. #moedchat
    In reply to @MicheleCMueller
  • PBISRewards Oct 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A2: The fear that parents interacting with the school is because of a negative or consequence on the student. We need to shift the mindset to be positive. Making you want to enter, not exit. #moedchat
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Julie--In Kansas, statewide support of #personalizedlearning & redesign. Districts finding that traditional & even ramped-up 1-way parent engagement isn't effective. Ps need to talk, be able to ask Qs & collab. RELATIONSHIPS & TRUST are what we're seeking. #moedchat #parentcamp
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Boom! #moedchat If Ps are part of decision making, they will support and be cheerleaders for the school!
    • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT
      A3. Include parent voice, whenever possible, in school decisions. For Teacher and Staff of the Year, parents are part of the initial nomination process. #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Important to have the homework conversation with families. As a parent I haven't seen that consistently. At middle-school orientation, it was just "Don't help your kids with homework." Didn't hear much else through the years -- the expectations, the why, the how. #MOedchat
    • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT
      I lay out a specific plan for Ps to structure good hw practices. There are so many ways a S can avoid doing hw as intended and it's affecting their study skills all the way to college. #moedchat
      In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • jhox1 Oct 18 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Miss you, friend! I hope to see you soon. #MOEdChat
    In reply to @LauraGilchrist4
  • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    I couldn't attend but I hear it was a pretty big success! @Erin_Lawson3 and many more had big hand in it! Maybe she can tag all the others who made it happen! #moedchat
    In reply to @SchoolPsyChels, @GambillJulie, @Erin_Lawson3
  • LusiaRequenes Oct 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    A3) Porch visits, family data nights-engaging families in practical ways to support student learning at home and FOOD! Invite P's to run field day, school celebrations, rewarding student hard work etc... keep them informed on school initiatives #moedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Our HS sent positive referral emails to Ps this month. So well received! Ps where sharing all over the place! @BCHS_Rebels1955 @SchlotmanTJ #moedchat
    In reply to @PBISRewards, @BCHS_Rebels1955, @SchlotmanTJ
  • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Then you hear from HS teachers the S is supposed to be responsible. But what if they aren't? Do we just let them play in the academic traffic and get run over by a truck? (insert passion here) #moedchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    1) Did you say Tech and Tacos?!!! #divine @manuelherrera33 #tacohat #moedchat 2) Ss taught Parents tech tools they used in class? This is fantastic!!
    • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT
      We used to do Tech & Taco nights at our elementary school where S taught Ps technology tools that they used in class. Very well received. #moedchat
      In reply to @MicheleCMueller
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    A3. Our Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Team is led by our parents! #moedchat
  • MicheleCMueller Oct 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    A3. Monthly we host the parents of one grade level to attend a “Class Mass” with a donut reception. Food is always a good thing. I know Mass isn’t an option everywhere, but it could be any type of “celebration” with music, art or tech sharing. #MoEdchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Makes sense! Students too I imagine! #MOedchat
    • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT
      A3. Include parent voice, whenever possible, in school decisions. For Teacher and Staff of the Year, parents are part of the initial nomination process. #moedchat
  • SchoolPsyChels Oct 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    One of our elementary schools engaged in porch visits at the start of school. @psycollablisten was able to participate & I can only imagine how awesome it was to show school faces going the extra mile! #moedchat
    In reply to @LusiaRequenes, @psycollablisten
  • GambillJulie Oct 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    A3: Chili supper night! Back a long time ago, when I taught 3/4th my building had chili suppers. Parents gladly came. We also had parent/student reading nights in the gym. Parents brought blankets to sit on and read with their children. #moedchat
  • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Q4: What do you know about ParentCamp and how it promotes family-school engagement? #moedchat #parentcamp
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Yup! #moedchat, walking tacos work well.
    In reply to @LauraGilchrist4, @manuelherrera33
  • MicheleCMueller Oct 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    YUM, you had me at taco! Love this idea. #MoEdChat
    In reply to @juliepile
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Good question! Can't wait to hear answer! #moedchat #PARENTCAMP
    • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT
      Q2: Ideally, all kids have a connected, collaborative community of adults surrounding them--parents, fam, edus & community members. Access to Opp'ties. Equity. SEL What's keeping the adults from partnering w/ea/other? What might we focus on to move fwd? #moedchat #parentcamp
  • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Ahhh, the memories, please tell me the amphitheater like thing is still there! I would love to come visit that school some time, so many great memories there! #moedchat
    In reply to @jboatner, @ParkwaySchools
  • CoachBurnz Oct 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A3 - Community round tables for feedback on future initiatives has gone well for us. It’s really nice to inform and get feedback. #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    This is great! It's #DigCitWeek, btw. An excuse to focus on it now but it should be an all-the-time conversation. And families DEFINITELY need to be a part. #MOedchat
    • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT
      We just had a ParentU event focused on #digcit and all other things Tech related, I think that is important as not all parents are on the same level of understanding when it comes to Tech #moedchat
      In reply to @GambillJulie
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A4 I know just enough that I'm dangerous and wanting to get one together for February. Not a lot happens in February in Wisconsin. #moedchat
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    I am going to note something here. You said INVITE Parents. INVITE them--to lots of things! Parent panel at #movingtheneedle18. Ps said to Ts---keep reminding us of events, needs, deadlines, etc....and don't judge us if we forget. But keep reminding us and including us #moedchat
    • LusiaRequenes Oct 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT
      A3) Porch visits, family data nights-engaging families in practical ways to support student learning at home and FOOD! Invite P's to run field day, school celebrations, rewarding student hard work etc... keep them informed on school initiatives #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    I can't like this enough. #MOedchat
    • jleeTechPercent Oct 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT
      A3- Always had a great time having Family Movie night with my families in our library. Cranked up the popcorn machine and watched student created videos or digital stories. Always a great turnout! #MOEdChat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    Jay! We need to chat then! #moedchat
    In reply to @posickj
  • jleeTechPercent Oct 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A4- Don't know anything about #ParentCamp but it sounds like a great idea! Would be much for effective than curriculum night! #MOEdChat
  • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    I have to take off #moedchat. I have a cold to battle, but I will be reviewing this great conversation tomorrow! Have a great Friday everybody!
  • MicheleCMueller Oct 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    I have VERY fond memories of field day. It’s still a full day event at my K-8 setting. Great fun, multi-age “families” of students supporting each other through lots of fun challenges. #MoEdChat
    In reply to @debbiefuco
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    We sure do. Can I call it FamilyCamp instead? #moedchat
    In reply to @juliepile
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    Everyone's story matters. Yes, some things change. But you have to show how, and it starts by listening about where they're coming from. #FamEngage #ptchat #MOedchat
    • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT
      A2. We have to reach out to all of our parents. As parents we live “today” based on our own school experiences. If they weren’t positive, we transfer that to today. #moedchat
  • PMcPeake1 Oct 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    A4 I’ve been to Parent Camp and a Grandparent Camp. A parent’s greatest resource is other parents and PC is such a comfortable way to socialize and share. It combines my favs; learning and meeting people. #MOEDChat
  • CoachBurnz Oct 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    A4 - If @LauraGilchrist4 is involved it’s gonna be good! #moedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    Our MS @CampErnstBlazer used the @ParentCamp format for our last Curriculum night and it was a big hit! Our Principal @StephaniHagerty had been to #ParentCampNKY #moedchat
    In reply to @jleeTechPercent, @CampErnstBlazer, @ParentCamp, @StephaniHagerty
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    What some might consider a good scary. ;) #MOedchat
    In reply to @juliepile, @CoachBurnz
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Roundtable vs meeting. Excellent. 2-way active Conversation vs 1-way passive listening to school-directed talk that has good intentionns but is not incusive of voices. There is a way to shift to relationships and 2 way interactions that build relationships! #moedchat #parentcamp
    • CoachBurnz Oct 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT
      A3 - Community round tables for feedback on future initiatives has gone well for us. It’s really nice to inform and get feedback. #moedchat
  • Erin_Lawson3 Oct 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Hi there! It was a good time!! @JPPrezz @MelindaBotkin @Kingoflibrary @dadSTL @OrchardFarmRV #moedchat
    In reply to @awall777, @SchoolPsyChels, @GambillJulie, @JPPrezz, @MelindaBotkin, @Kingoflibrary, @dadSTL, @OrchardFarmRV
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Sure! The important part is building the relationships and having the conversations. The name doesn't matter. #moedchat
    In reply to @posickj
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    A3. Family Trivia Night, Spring Craft Fair, Community CultureNight, Teacher Grants, and Silent Disco are a few things our FACE Team hosts! #moedchat
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    Oh Paula. Thank you for sharing your perspectives from both #parentcamp and #grandparentcamp. Your words are beautiful. I'm just going to read them again. #moedchat
    • PMcPeake1 Oct 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT
      A4 I’ve been to Parent Camp and a Grandparent Camp. A parent’s greatest resource is other parents and PC is such a comfortable way to socialize and share. It combines my favs; learning and meeting people. #MOEDChat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    Take care @awall777! #moedchat
    • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT
      I have to take off #moedchat. I have a cold to battle, but I will be reviewing this great conversation tomorrow! Have a great Friday everybody!
  • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    I got some good questions from Ps when we started using inquiry-based algebra, but once they understand, they're all in. #moedchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @juliepile, @CoachBurnz
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    How was attendance at this event? #moedchat
    In reply to @awall777, @GambillJulie
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Yes! SO: for A4... #ParentCamp is an opportunity for parents and families to be on an even playing field with other education stakeholders, to help lead discussions on how to make education better. That model ensures seeing one another as partners and not a hierarchy. #MOedchat
    • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT
      In my experience, fam-school engagement is stuck in fear-based paradigm. An issue for edus/schools/districts is this: We don't know another way. We manage events rather than engaging w/parents. #Parentcamp in my experience is the structure and a process that works! #moedchat
      • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:18 PM EDT
        a2 Sometimes Ps are intimidated by the ed system. But often schools just provide "fluff" and "window dressing" instead of practical ways to help (besides fund raising). Who has time for fluff? #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    I'm all ears! #moedchat #parentcamp
  • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    Q5: How might I adopt some of the elements of ParentCamps to other forms of family-school engagement? #moedchat #parentcamp
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    #ParentCamps are safe environments for people (Ps, Ts. Admins, Comm) to let their guards down and be vulnerable. We have had great conversations about mental health and cultural awareness. Some much needed discussions #ParentCampNKY #MOEDChat
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    I recently became @voxer buddies with @StephaniHagerty! She is awesome. I'm excited to visit @CampErnstBlazer to experience/learn about their #personalizedlearning and family-school-engagement practices! #parentcamp @KSDEredesign #moedchat
  • jleeTechPercent Oct 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    Goodbye Mr. Connected Educator! Great learning from you this week! Catch @awall777 on the #METCpodcast talk about being connected! https://t.co/1YlKSOu9tK #moedchat
  • SchoolPsyChels Oct 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    Learning how to build a stronger bond between schools, community, and families. #moedchat
    • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT
      Yes! SO: for A4... #ParentCamp is an opportunity for parents and families to be on an even playing field with other education stakeholders, to help lead discussions on how to make education better. That model ensures seeing one another as partners and not a hierarchy. #MOedchat
      • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT
        In my experience, fam-school engagement is stuck in fear-based paradigm. An issue for edus/schools/districts is this: We don't know another way. We manage events rather than engaging w/parents. #Parentcamp in my experience is the structure and a process that works! #moedchat
        • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:18 PM EDT
          a2 Sometimes Ps are intimidated by the ed system. But often schools just provide "fluff" and "window dressing" instead of practical ways to help (besides fund raising). Who has time for fluff? #moedchat
  • CoachBurnz Oct 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A5 - Why not just have a parent camp! #moedchat
  • LusiaRequenes Oct 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A4) @LauraGilchrist4 Hit me up on next parentcamp in our area. Would love to attend one and bring to our district in the future! #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A4. Our district hosts a Parent University each year, based on the #ParentCamp model. #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    I have a lot to learn. Best message ever for my kids. #ParentCamp #MOedchat
    • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:37 PM EDT
      I got some good questions from Ps when we started using inquiry-based algebra, but once they understand, they're all in. #moedchat
      In reply to @JeremyDBond, @juliepile, @CoachBurnz
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    We held one a few years ago, but it was sparsely attended. It was in the evening. Not sure if that was the best timing. #moedchat
    • MicheleCMueller Oct 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT
      Oh Yes! I have considered a similar event focused on Google. My Ss are teaching their parents which is awesome, but maybe a family teaching night would be successful. #MoEdChat
      • awall777 Oct 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT
        We just had a ParentU event focused on #digcit and all other things Tech related, I think that is important as not all parents are on the same level of understanding when it comes to Tech #moedchat
        In reply to @GambillJulie
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    I could spend all night reading @PMcPeake1's tweets. #MOedchat
    In reply to @LauraGilchrist4, @PMcPeake1
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    SIGNIFICANTLY....kids pick up on parents' feelings & attitudes. It's natural. If parents are in a school with strong relationships and trust, parents are happier and open to school, and so are kids This has ENORMOUS impact for the rest of a kid's' life & on their health #moedchat
    • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT
      A2. We have to reach out to all of our parents. As parents we live “today” based on our own school experiences. If they weren’t positive, we transfer that to today. #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    Sounds like fun! How often were these held? #moedchat
    • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT
      We used to do Tech & Taco nights at our elementary school where S taught Ps technology tools that they used in class. Very well received. #moedchat
      In reply to @MicheleCMueller
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    Do your students facilitate the discussions? That's the way that I'm leaning. If students are there, and they invite their families, I bet that would positively impact attendance. #moedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    The key is that is around what Ps want to learn and that it is not sit & get, everyone participates in the discussions. #moedchat
    In reply to @debbiefuco
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    Looks like I'm running to @PMcPeake1 Twitter in 15 minutes!! Thanks for the tip, @JeremyDBond! #moedchat #parentcamp
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @PMcPeake1, @PMcPeake1, @JeremyDBond
  • LusiaRequenes Oct 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    A5) Lots to learn still in this area, following.... #moedchat
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    This was meant for you, Dr. Hiff. @TedHiff #moedchat
    • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT
      Do your students facilitate the discussions? That's the way that I'm leaning. If students are there, and they invite their families, I bet that would positively impact attendance. #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Call it anything you like! I almost always prefer to refer to "parents" as "families" since they come in all shapes and sizes. To me, "Parent"Camp does emphasize the unique role of the parent, which includes guardians and grandparents. "Family camp" may sound like camp! #MOedchat
    In reply to @juliepile, @posickj
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    We have had S lead sessions on growing up today with technology. It was a big hit with the Ps. #moedchat Depends on topic and how comfortable Ps and Ts are with talking in front of each other on those topics. #moedchat
    In reply to @posickj
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    And that could be a good thing! #moedchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @juliepile
  • LaneWalker2 Oct 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Do they ever talk about homework practices? It's really hard to change the Ss hearts once they develop "completion-based" habits. I feel like I'm pushing rhinoceroses all day. #moedchat
    In reply to @TedHiff
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    You will get to meet her when you come to NKY just like @JimDetwiler1 Our county is filled with rock stars :-) #moedchat
    In reply to @LauraGilchrist4, @JeremyDBond, @PMcPeake1, @JimDetwiler1
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    Just like #edcamp does for educators, right? #moedchat #parentcamp
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    Yes please! I love curriculum nights because I consider them important, but they're A LOT to take in and traditionally a passive experience for parents. This is an example of how the #ParentCamp model can serve a range of purposes, even within existing structures. #MOedchat
  • PegCormeny Oct 18 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    @juliepile we have our FACE team trainings in am and for first time HS students attending. 😊#moedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    Yes, we are sister orgs. #moedchat
    In reply to @debbiefuco
  • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    Q6: Share some next steps you’d like to take to develop a ParentCamp or similar effort in your community. #moedchat #parentcamp
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    We shall meetup over coffee or tacos. Either or both must be present in order to proceed! #tacochat I'm not surprised you're ready. You will rock it. It's not difficult, esp once you do one. It's simply solid pedagogy applied to fam-school engagement #parentcamp #moedchat
  • jleeTechPercent Oct 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    I was not a big fan of curriculum night many because we had waaaay to much info to share in a 60 minutes time frame. We definitely could have done things differently. I always wanted to have them monthly to help keep Ps up-to-date throughout the year. #MOEdChat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • LusiaRequenes Oct 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    Love the idea for more student and parent participation in ALL school events and family nights. Being creative in how to assure parent's time at school is meaningful to them and focused on child, leaving empowered with new ideas and strategies to support students #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    YES -- and... and... it must be a genuine invite. "My door is always open" isn't the same as inviting them in. AND it doesn't END with an invite. This isn't about getting permission to enter. Schools belong to all of us. #ParentCamp #MOedchat
    • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT
      I am going to note something here. You said INVITE Parents. INVITE them--to lots of things! Parent panel at #movingtheneedle18. Ps said to Ts---keep reminding us of events, needs, deadlines, etc....and don't judge us if we forget. But keep reminding us and including us #moedchat
      • LusiaRequenes Oct 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT
        A3) Porch visits, family data nights-engaging families in practical ways to support student learning at home and FOOD! Invite P's to run field day, school celebrations, rewarding student hard work etc... keep them informed on school initiatives #moedchat
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    Yes, conversations have to be on going, not just once or twice a year. #moedchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Yes, I've wished for that monthly idea too as a parent! We have a new high schooler and once a year is particularly nonsensical at that level, where we'll miss the new teachers in the next semester. #MOedchat
    In reply to @jleeTechPercent
  • posickj Oct 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    And now conferences after a great school day have caught up with me. Time for bed my #moedchat friends. Thanks for the discussion, and make sure you follow rockstar @juliepile!
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Awe, thanks Jay! #moedchat Back at ya!
    In reply to @posickj
  • PegCormeny Oct 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    @GambillJulie #moedchat little video of schools APTT night. https://t.co/ogOUO67PPt
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A3. Other events: staff meals (Parent/Teacher Conferences), Holiday Wrap, Cup of Joy, and Crock Pot Soup Luncheon! #MOEDChat
  • jleeTechPercent Oct 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    I assume that would be a benefit of ParentCamp a full day of learning for parents. #MOEdChat As an elementary teacher w/ 6 subjects to talk about in 60 minutes was unrealistic!
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    Thanks for sticking around, Jay! #MOedchat
    In reply to @posickj, @juliepile
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT
  • PegCormeny Oct 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    Thanks so much for the chat tonight was fun to see everybody online and to learn so much from everyone @juliepile @TedHiff @JeremyDBond #moedchat
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    .@USD271_Schools did a #parentcamp in May 2018. I was lucky enough to coach them, be there the day of to kick it off, participate in the entire event, and witness their experience/growth. They did a parentcamp in September and are continuing them monthly. This is ideal. #moedchat
    • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT
      Yes, conversations have to be on going, not just once or twice a year. #moedchat
      In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    #MOEDChat Pics from #ParentCampNKY, we kept it low tech so everyone would feel comfortable participating.
  • jleeTechPercent Oct 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    Thanks for the chat tonight everyone! If anyone is interested in talking about #ParentCamp on the #METCpodcast, i would be glad to have you. Send me a DM. #MOEdChat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    #Truth @juliepile and @JeremyDBond! #MOEdChat
    • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT
      Yes, conversations have to be on going, not just once or twice a year. #moedchat
      In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    The ParentCamp format could very well be used for that purpose. It's designed to be like an edcamp (lots of conversation), but no reason it can't be adapted to be straight-learning. #MOedchat
    In reply to @jleeTechPercent
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    Thanks again, Peggy! #MOedchat
    In reply to @PegCormeny, @juliepile, @TedHiff
  • MicheleCMueller Oct 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    Sorry #MoEdChat, I was interrupted and missed the end of the chat. I will catch up. Thx to our moderators tonight. #Parentcamp is a great idea!
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    And vice versa! #MOedchat
    In reply to @GloCazarez, @korytellers
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Goodnight @posickj. Thank you sooo much for bringing your ideas and presence to the chat tonight. You are amazing! #moedchat #parentcamp
    In reply to @posickj, @juliepile, @posickj
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    #MOEDChat Video produced by Ss from our 2nd #ParentCampNKY #ParentCamp https://t.co/C2ARYFA4v1
  • MOedchat Oct 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Thank you so much, everyone, for your time and investment in innovating family-school-community engagement. It matters to kids and to all of us for that matter!! There IS a way to build relationships and SEE/FEEL family engagement in a positive light!! #moedchat #parentcamp
  • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Our parents really like Curriculum Nights! We use them to kick off preparing Ps and Ss in planning for scheduling class selections for the next school year. #MOEDChat
    • jleeTechPercent Oct 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT
      I was not a big fan of curriculum night many because we had waaaay to much info to share in a 60 minutes time frame. We definitely could have done things differently. I always wanted to have them monthly to help keep Ps up-to-date throughout the year. #MOEdChat
      In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Goodnight!! Thanks for saying hi, sharing, and being here. Your voice matters...you are awesome. #moedchat
    In reply to @MicheleCMueller
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    We can feel it. We can practically smell it. It means the world to parents when their children's school feels like a happy place. #MOedchat
    • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT
      SIGNIFICANTLY....kids pick up on parents' feelings & attitudes. It's natural. If parents are in a school with strong relationships and trust, parents are happier and open to school, and so are kids This has ENORMOUS impact for the rest of a kid's' life & on their health #moedchat
      • TedHiff - Moderator Oct 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT
        A2. We have to reach out to all of our parents. As parents we live “today” based on our own school experiences. If they weren’t positive, we transfer that to today. #moedchat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Awesome! #MOedchat
    In reply to @LusiaRequenes, @LauraGilchrist4
  • juliepile Oct 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Make sure you follow your new #PLN friends from #moedchat & #ParentCamp Thank you for the invite! The hour flew!
    In reply to @MOedchat