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Welcome to tonight's Fathers Day #oklaed chat. @James409Jason is unavailable to participate tonight and asked me to fill in. He at least provided the chat questions for us tonight.
Welcome to tonight's Fathers Day #oklaed chat. @James409Jason is unavailable to participate tonight and asked me to fill in. He at least provided the chat questions for us tonight.
Q1: Courageous Leadership has been defined as having the courage to make tough decisions AND take difficult actions. How would you define courageous leadership? #OklaEd
Q1: Courageous Leadership has been defined as having the courage to make tough decisions AND take difficult actions. How would you define courageous leadership? #OklaEd
A1: Courageous Leadership is being an effective leader no matter what the popular thing would be - in other words, doing what needs to be done, no matter how difficult or unpopular. #oklaed
A1 - Courageous leadership is about doing what is best for students even if it is not popular. It means people will not always like you, but you stick to your vision because you know it is best in the long run. #OklaEd
A1 Courageous leadership is purposefully aligning your actions with your professed beliefs - leading by your convictions - being a consistent advocate to support Ss & Ts - standing for what you know is the right thing, regardless of the level of popularity #oklaed
Q1: Courageous Leadership has been defined as having the courage to make tough decisions AND take difficult actions. How would you define courageous leadership? #OklaEd
A1: A leader willing to take the lead on tough topics to provide cover for his team to make innovative decisions and do what is best for kids, no matter how others may perceive it. #oklaed
Q1: Courageous Leadership has been defined as having the courage to make tough decisions AND take difficult actions. How would you define courageous leadership? #OklaEd
A1- Courageous leadership... I'd define this as admin who is up to date on research and best practices and brings that knowledge to the staff. Someone who tries new practices and encourages the same from staff. #oklaed
A1)...definitely Kevin Hime. He’s had to make many tough decisions and take difficult actions while leading our schools in Clinton. He moves our school forward, he listens, and he is always accountable. #oklaed
Q1: Courageous Leadership has been defined as having the courage to make tough decisions AND take difficult actions. How would you define courageous leadership? #OklaEd
A1) My definition of Courageous Leadership is having faith in the vision you have for your school, students, staff, and community, then to do what it takes to help make that vision happen despite opposition, but with the flexibility to change when proven in error. #oklaed
Q1: Courageous Leadership has been defined as having the courage to make tough decisions AND take difficult actions. How would you define courageous leadership? #OklaEd
A. 1 a courageous leader bases decisions on what is good for all the students not just a few. She/He is willing to ruffle feathers if a better outcome for the students is the result #OklaEd
A1 Courageous leadership is doing what is right no matter what the cost. That may be courageous but not always smart. A leader needs to be smart enough to know when he/she can be courageous. #oklaed
A1)...definitely Kevin Hime. He’s had to make many tough decisions and take difficult actions while leading our schools in Clinton. He moves our school forward, he listens, and he is always accountable. #oklaed
Q1: Courageous Leadership has been defined as having the courage to make tough decisions AND take difficult actions. How would you define courageous leadership? #OklaEd
Courageous Leadeship is doing what you know to be right even though you also know it to unpopular.....putting the needs of the students above your own #oklaed
A1: To me, the most courageous leaders are willing to admit when they need help making tough decisions and when they made the wrong ones. They’re always looking for ways to get better. #oklaed
Like your note on the connection of vision and action. Courageous leaders are intentional about supporting their team to reach a collective destination @jlreed2011#oklaed
Ts lead corageously by developing relationships with Ss, creating authentic lessons that are relevant and appropriate for them, telling the accountability monkers to kiss their @$$ - by preparing their students for the world beyond the classroom walls - #oklaed
A2: I show courageous leadership by approaching my admin with my ideas, taking on leadership roles in my first year at a new school. I led my school during the teacher walkout. #oklaed
A2 Ts lead through encouragement, partnership, support, and innovation. These team members are purposeful in improving their practice. They support teammates who may struggle. They are relentless in supporting the learning of all Ss #oklaed
A2: I teach courageously by refusing to lower my expectations for my students - and by grading fairly and keeping Ss accountable. I also try new things (that sometimes fail!) and respect my Ss (always). #oklaed
A2: Teachers step out and do innovative things, lead fellow teachers through tough times, stand up for themselves and their profession in the face of opposition, and help kids and families in times of unspeakable tragedy. Teachers are the real #MVP. #oklaed
A2: Teachers who are willing to try new things in order for their students to grow. They know it’s ok to fail as long as you learn from it. And they continuously look for ways to motivate students. #oklaed
A2) Administrators are Teachers therefore I like the term educators and to that end the educators in the classroom are courageous when they share their practice with their peer and express their thoughts to both peers and leadership. #oklaed
Ts lead by taking risks in their classrooms, by being lifelong learners, & by encouraging other Ts to follow. Their classroom door is open & feedback is always appreciated. They reflect. They have vision as well & every decision they make is about what is best for Ss #OklaEd
A2 Ts must be willing to step into a void of leadership in the school. This may take on many forms. Ts must strive to avoid becoming complacent and comfortable with what has always happened. #oklaed
A2 Teachers lead PLCs, staff development, training, and peer mentoring. Courage comes from stepping out of their comfort zone and taking on new, often thankless, positions. #oklaed
Courageous leadership isn't always about rebellion, somtimes it is. Sometimes courageous leadership is for an admin or a T to recognize when they are wrong or when someone has a bette idea. Leaders can be followers too #oklaed
Ts lead by taking risks in their classrooms, by being lifelong learners, & by encouraging other Ts to follow. Their classroom door is open & feedback is always appreciated. They reflect. They have vision as well & every decision they make is about what is best for Ss #OklaEd
A1: Courageous leaders aren’t afraid to walk the walk, not just talk the talk- they dive in and model strategies and techniques, take away teachers’ fear of failure and give support while new things are attempted 🤷🏻♀️#oklaed
Agree, Steven. T leaders are persistent in their work - constantly seeking resources to enrich the quality of the learning environment for Ss and colleagues #oklaed
A2 1. Doing what you know is right in your classroom for your kids even if you are hearing “that isn’t how we have done it here” Be brave. 2. Always learning from your PLN and being a positive role model. 3. Sharing with other Ts in a positive collaborative climate. #OklaEd
A2: Ts lead courageously by putting their students first. That means the needs of their students and doing the right thing inside the classroom to form the student into a courageous learner. #OklaEd
A2Ts lead a classroom or extra curricular activities some times not knowing what happened in an individual’s life that day and still shows compassion for the learner or students involved #oklaed
A3: We visit them at the Capitol, of course! But on a smaller scale, I try to work through difficult situations with my As and try to be direct and provide evidence about any choices that had been made. #oklaed
A3 - You have the tough conversation. Negativity can destroy vision and progress. Being courageous is about recognizing when you have to keep a cancer from forming. #OklaEd
A3: By encouraging constructive dissent and healthy debate, we reinforce the strength of the team and demonstrate that in the tension of diverse opinions lies a better answer. #oklaed
A3: it’s important to hear them out. Could be a misunderstanding. Maybe they have some good ideas. Maybe not. But sometimes people just want to be heard. I’ve never dealt with this so I’m not sure. #oklaed
A3 I try to plan every class so that I can defend *any* of my choices. We try new things, but I always let parents/admin know ahead of time and I have data & research to back my choices. Bring on the challengers. #oklaed
A3) I do not think I have experienced this yet, but if I run across this I would invite the stakeholder in for a conversation to discover a common ground to start to turn around the negative so we can make progress. #oklaed
A3) Must have a real conversation to understand where the conflict lies. Hopefully, everyone is looking for how Ss win and not just in getting their own way. #OklaEd
A3: There will always be those critics who do not totally support your methods. We must stick to a ur convictions even if it is not popular if it is what is best for the student. #OklaEd
A3. Questioning and demands for explanations should be expected and respected. Your strength is in your ability to listen carefully and let them know you understand their concerns. #OklaEd
A3 you must be willing to discuss the problem directly, not through others or technology. Avoiding the problem will only create a poor learning environment. #oklaed
A3: I’m all about finding common ground. I know it won’t always work, but I like to figure out what it is we agree on before we hash out where we disagree. #oklaed
#oklaed A2: Ts lead by opening their classroom for others to come in, observe, participate, and then by accepting feedback (positive and negative) and using that to build a stronger practice. Leading by example, but also willing to adapt and accept new ideas.
A2 As a teacher in order to be a credible leader, I have to know what I'm doing and be willing to share. If I encounter opposition, it helps to have research to back me up. #oklaed
Doug Reeves says behavior precedes belief, therefore courageous leaders need to be strong with their conviction and hold ALL accountable. Influencial stakeolders with credibility will see the benefits of the decision once the emotion has ebbed. #oklaed
#oklaed A3: Education is so important that we have to find some common ground and work with it. Then, move to the most difficult issues. We need to find out what our end result is going to be and find a way to get there.
Q4 I am constantly asking my staff what can I take off your plate. I try not to add something if I can't take something that fills their time away. #oklaed
Q4: Initiative Fatigue is the result of having too many changes taking place simultaneously - Research shows initiative fatigue starts at 3 and exponentially grows with each new intitiative. ~ are you & your Ts struggling with #oklaed initiative fatigue?
A3: I totally know this question is real... some people are just toxic. Listen, smile, but in the end not everyone has integrity. Find ways to keep balance. Right @MrsBeck25 😉 #OklaEd
A3 As we engage influential leaders, it's important to be grounded in our leadership. In addition to verbal communication, is important to show the quality of our work - how Ss have grown, how Ts have benefited & grown professionally, and how resource use supports success #oklaed
A3. You have to be willing to have crucial conversations. I always find it important to find the commonalities. Most of the time we want some of the same things but have varying ideas about how to get there. Work from common ground! #oklaed
I am constantly asking my staff what can I take off your plate. I try not to add something that requires time and effort without taking something else away. #oklaed
Q4: Initiative Fatigue is the result of having too many changes taking place simultaneously - Research shows initiative fatigue starts at 3 and exponentially grows with each new intitiative. ~ are you & your Ts struggling with #oklaed initiative fatigue?
Q1: Courageous Leadership has been defined as having the courage to make tough decisions AND take difficult actions. How would you define courageous leadership? #OklaEd
A3: Face it head on, at the source, and with as much tact and diplomacy as you can muster. Remember that calm is contagious, and so is anger. Choose wisely. #oklaed
A4: The only ones I've seen with initiative fatigue lately is our SpEd Ts. Seriously, they have a LOT going on and it changes every year - sometimes more than once. Compared to changing standards, their changes are worse!!! #OklaEd
Q4: Initiative Fatigue is the result of having too many changes taking place simultaneously - Research shows initiative fatigue starts at 3 and exponentially grows with each new intitiative. ~ are you & your Ts struggling with #oklaed initiative fatigue?
A3) Communication and Communication and then more communication. However hard it is and whatever the desire to avoid , and I know that from experience. Avoiding it does not make it easier for me! #oklaed
Hattie says expectations are the #1 factor for learning. We have to make sure we vet new initiatives yet don’t lower teacher and/or student expectations #oklaed
Q4: Initiative Fatigue is the result of having too many changes taking place simultaneously - Research shows initiative fatigue starts at 3 and exponentially grows with each new intitiative. ~ are you & your Ts struggling with #oklaed initiative fatigue?
A4 - Initiative fatigue is easy when there are so many innovative things we could be doing. In my building, we started w/a pretty big initiative last year & talked about adding others. In the end, it was great we just went with the 1 b/c there were kinks to work through #OklaEd
A4) I believe our Teachers and I struggle with a change in the direction of our school and that change instills fear of the unknown in some of my staff. We all want what is best for our students but some have differing views of how to get to the end goal. #oklaed
Q4: Initiative Fatigue is the result of having too many changes taking place simultaneously - Research shows initiative fatigue starts at 3 and exponentially grows with each new intitiative. ~ are you & your Ts struggling with #oklaed initiative fatigue?
A4). I often forget "directives" from my office have a negative cummalitive affect on Ts. What is a really simple thought from my office is compounded 10 fold and lands squarely on the Ts desk. Ts should be free to perform their profession not worry about initiatives #oklaed
A4) I felt some of this at the beginning of school last year. It felt like there was a change, then another change, then another. When the sixth week came, I had settled in and the rest of the year went smoothly. It takes me longer to learn something new. #oklaed
Q4: Initiative Fatigue is the result of having too many changes taking place simultaneously - Research shows initiative fatigue starts at 3 and exponentially grows with each new intitiative. ~ are you & your Ts struggling with #oklaed initiative fatigue?
A3 While I consider most educators to be a friendly sort, I occasionally encounter those who do not see things my way. That's OK. We can talk about it. We have to be willing to see things through other's eyes. #oklaed
#oklaed A3: never dealt with that, but probably by following the same guidelines we set for students in similar situations- Choose Kind, evaluate ways to come to mutual agreement, always do what is right, not what is popular?
A4 - you have to determine what is best for YOUR kids. Work with steak-holders to choose the initiative that will be most effextive toward your goal. #oklaed
Q4: Initiative Fatigue is the result of having too many changes taking place simultaneously - Research shows initiative fatigue starts at 3 and exponentially grows with each new intitiative. ~ are you & your Ts struggling with #oklaed initiative fatigue?
A4 Having a lot of initiatives without purpose means that we are doing a lot of things without doing them well. Courageous leaders create a collaborative focus on a few intentional, strategic initiatives, link these to the vision and support team work to reach goals #oklaed
Q4: Initiative Fatigue is the result of having too many changes taking place simultaneously - Research shows initiative fatigue starts at 3 and exponentially grows with each new intitiative. ~ are you & your Ts struggling with #oklaed initiative fatigue?
A4- I'm not familiar with Intiative Fatigue, but it makes total sense. This year, my sophomores had Chromebooks so I had to be really chill with other big changes. Just being aware & taking to the kids. Scaling back when needed. Reflecting on what I want to change & WHY. #oklaed
#oklaed A4: We need to use what works but update it each year. Ideas are changed too often, and schools have something else to do. It's to the point that we focus too much on it and not on the students.
A4b - Continually communicate the purpose, ask for feedback. The more involvement from others in the building, the better the implementation can be. #OklaEd
A4: I took this to mean at the State level, but it looks like most took it to mean locally. I've been pretty fortunate to not have to deal with too many changes - but we have a new LMS and 1:1 Chromebooks next year... #oklaed
A4: I experienced this firsthand last year when starting a new job. I was introduced to many new ways of doing things. There were days I felt like I could not ingest anything else. Leaders should introduce initiatives in digestible chunks. #OklaEd
A4 (a&b): Be as positive as possible about what’s coming down the line. Be honest. Be willing to help. Listen, don’t just wait for your turn to speak. Ask how you can help make this initiative or change less challenging to implement. Provide support. #oklaed
A4 Having a lot of initiatives without purpose means that we are doing a lot of things without doing them well. Courageous leaders create a collaborative focus on a few intentional, strategic initiatives, link these to the vision and support team work to reach goals #oklaed
Q4: Initiative Fatigue is the result of having too many changes taking place simultaneously - Research shows initiative fatigue starts at 3 and exponentially grows with each new intitiative. ~ are you & your Ts struggling with #oklaed initiative fatigue?
A4: it’s easy to overwhelm teachers. Because Ts are also dealing with things in their Ss personal lives, as well as their own at home things. It’s Important for admin, Super, Principal, to consider this when taking on numerous projects. #oklaed maybe just focus on one great one.
A4b) I try to understand the two sides and look for what is going to serve our students best. Then I try to provide information to staff so that we can all do what is best for our students. #oklaed
A5: ensure understanding that this initiative or change is a value to the student. Train, train, train, if teachers have to implement something new make sure they have been trained on how to be successful #oklaed
Q5: Doug Reeves says “behavior must precede belief” which could resemble a top down leadership style. How do you get “buy in” without “opt out” attitudes from your staff? #oklaed
Q4: Initiative Fatigue is the result of having too many changes taking place simultaneously - Research shows initiative fatigue starts at 3 and exponentially grows with each new intitiative. ~ are you & your Ts struggling with #oklaed initiative fatigue?
A4 Implement initiatives that are grown organically. When possible, look to your Ts for the ideas that need to be implemented and allow them to take charge in the implementation. Allow Ts to be the leaders #oklaed
Q4: Initiative Fatigue is the result of having too many changes taking place simultaneously - Research shows initiative fatigue starts at 3 and exponentially grows with each new intitiative. ~ are you & your Ts struggling with #oklaed initiative fatigue?
A4: #oklaed I guess it’s all about attitude. Sometimes you just have to accept that change is inevitable, and it’s not always bad- we’re often surprised at the positive effects later on, I just need VERY clear directives to keep me sane.
Q4: Initiative Fatigue is the result of having too many changes taking place simultaneously - Research shows initiative fatigue starts at 3 and exponentially grows with each new intitiative. ~ are you & your Ts struggling with #oklaed initiative fatigue?
A4b - Be positive!! Let S’s, T’s and Parents know how much you appreciate them. Avoid burnout, take time for yourself, enjoy your family and fiends! There’s always work to be done. #priorities#oklaed
Q5: Doug Reeves says “behavior must precede belief” which could resemble a top down leadership style. How do you get “buy in” without “opt out” attitudes from your staff? #oklaed
A5: Isn't it easier to get belief first so someone will opt in? Or sometimes people have to try something new to understand its benefits. I guess a leader who is trusted can get compliance before belief. #oklaed
Q5: Doug Reeves says “behavior must precede belief” which could resemble a top down leadership style. How do you get “buy in” without “opt out” attitudes from your staff? #oklaed
A5 - Work with staff to create a vision for the school. People are committed when they are involved in the process. No commitment, no involvement. #OklaEd
A5) I’ve been teaching a long time, so I have a rep to sustain. I take pride in my job, I try to do what’s right as a teacher and an employee, and I prove myself through actions and answers. I’m not afraid to be wrong; it makes me better. (I hate being wrong, though!) #oklaed
Q5: Doug Reeves says “behavior must precede belief” which could resemble a top down leadership style. How do you get “buy in” without “opt out” attitudes from your staff? #oklaed
Your thoughts are spot on, Michelle. Transparency in leadership helps team members know the direction we are going and how we plan to get there @MsShelton5th#oklaed
Q5: Doug Reeves says “behavior must precede belief” which could resemble a top down leadership style. How do you get “buy in” without “opt out” attitudes from your staff? #oklaed
Communication should be 80%listening and 20% talking! The better we listen then the less people have to repeat themselves to be understood and more time for real students centered planning! #oklaed
Q5: Doug Reeves says “behavior must precede belief” which could resemble a top down leadership style. How do you get “buy in” without “opt out” attitudes from your staff? #oklaed
A5: Restorative justice. Make sure we are seeking to understand before anything else. Builds the organizational trust needed to influence change. #oklaed#SandmanSituations
Q5: Doug Reeves says “behavior must precede belief” which could resemble a top down leadership style. How do you get “buy in” without “opt out” attitudes from your staff? #oklaed
We don't seek collaboration on safety rules or survival needs. There is nothing wrong with taking a scientific approach to improvement ~ State the problem, develop a testable hypothesis, and report your finings. success needs no accolade, but failure does need honesty #oklaed
A1: Lead by example. Be willing to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. Speak and act with integrity. Know when to say no. Know your limitations. (Ex: I have to avoid saying yes to so many projects that I’m too over scheduled to be effective.) #oklaed
A5 - build relationships, be willing to explain how and why you have made a decision (when you can), if you have good rapport, when you do give a “directive”, they trust you. #oklaed
Q5: Doug Reeves says “behavior must precede belief” which could resemble a top down leadership style. How do you get “buy in” without “opt out” attitudes from your staff? #oklaed
A5: you have to be a trusted leader. You have to have proven yourself. You have to model what it means to be a true leader. Your passion has to come through by example. To get me to buy in I need to see passion, I need background. I need to feel valued. #oklaed
A4 Don't try to implement too many things at one time. Teachers are like ringmasters and often lion tamers at the same time. They can't take too many changes at once and keep everything running smoothly, #oklaed
#oklaed A5: The purpose must be clear and to the point. For some of us who have been around over 25 years, we have seen ideas implemented, then repealed, & then reappear with another name. It's back and forth & not forward.
Q5: Doug Reeves says “behavior must precede belief” which could resemble a top down leadership style. How do you get “buy in” without “opt out” attitudes from your staff? #oklaed
We don't seek collaboration on safety rules or survival needs. There is nothing wrong with taking a scientific approach to improvement ~ State the problem, develop a testable hypothesis, and report your finings. success needs no accolade, but failure does need honesty #oklaed
Agree, Shane. Seek first to understand this is a tenet in communication. Courageous leaders constantly seek to identify similarities - with these, partnerships are built and strengthened @edu_sanders70#oklaed
Q6: How do you, as a courageous #oklaed leader, implement a policy or procedure that you believe is best for students even though your staff hasn’t bought in?
#oklaed - this is a great point ~ in a room full of skeptics and cynics, praise the skeptics..... skeptics just want evidence before they move forward. Cynics just want to know your reasoning so they can make fun of you on social media and in the gossip mills
#oklaed A5: The purpose must be clear and to the point. For some of us who have been around over 25 years, we have seen ideas implemented, then repealed, & then reappear with another name. It's back and forth & not forward.
A6 - I lead by example. If something is good for Ss, I’m doing it in my classroom. Period. My hope is that my willingness to try opens the door for conversation w/other Ts. When they see the “why” & the “how” it makes it easier to convince. #OklaEd
A6 Be transparent. Explain rationale, vision, goals, action plan. CREATE the buy-in by doing the hard work beforehand. Try to answer the "why" of the idea from a Ts perspective. Do not be lazy and only say, "its for the Ss" #oklaed
Q6: How do you, as a courageous #oklaed leader, implement a policy or procedure that you believe is best for students even though your staff hasn’t bought in?
A5: #oklaed from a teacher perspective, treat the teachers with the respect and dignity they deserve during discussions and they should respond in a professional manner, more willing to buy in when the cards are on the table and they understand the “why”
Q5: Doug Reeves says “behavior must precede belief” which could resemble a top down leadership style. How do you get “buy in” without “opt out” attitudes from your staff? #oklaed
Collaboration only works when there is no power structure involved. If an admin seeks input from teachers and makes the final decision on their own, that isn't the same thing as collaboration. There is a subtle difference #oklaed
A6) I implement and practice it. I share results. I’m only a T and not a S or P, so it’s part of my job to believe in my administration and help others to feel confident in what is happening FOR our students. #oklaed
Q6: How do you, as a courageous #oklaed leader, implement a policy or procedure that you believe is best for students even though your staff hasn’t bought in?
#oklaed A6: That would be a tricky situation because if the teachers haven't bought into it, it would be difficult for the students to buy into it. You could either say we are doing this and get over it or have teachers be part of the plan. Make a plan to get it to work for Ss.
A6) I started by presenting the idea to the staff and offer a time for feedback. Upon not hearing any direct feedback I started the process of getting the change in place for the beginning of the next school year. It is best for students so I have no regrets. #oklaed
Q6: How do you, as a courageous #oklaed leader, implement a policy or procedure that you believe is best for students even though your staff hasn’t bought in?
A6: Sell, sell, sell, train, train, train and provide the necessary tools. Once again use the teachers that have been successful to light the spark for the rest #oklaed
A6) In our Long Range planning class @SNU_MAEL@stephoni with Teresa Wilkerson we learned to Educate, Negotiate and Communicate!!! Nothing is learned in one day! #oklaed
Q6: How do you, as a courageous #oklaed leader, implement a policy or procedure that you believe is best for students even though your staff hasn’t bought in?
A5 Explain the reason for the changes and make it known that it is for the good of the educational process for our students. Get input from teachers principals, and the community. Sell the vision! #oklaed
A6 If it's something I believe will benefit my students, I do it. I model it. I bring data that reinforces my practice. Leaders don't always have 100% backing. #oklaed
A6: I just do it. My team gives homework. I do not. We do all things together, but this. I just can’t do it. I don’t believe in homework. I have no problem with them giving it. Each teacher have their own teaching style. #oklaed
A5. Buy in is built from trust and prior performance. You have to be clear about the feedback you seek is it for consensus or is it collaborative to hear all sides, meaning sometimes as Ldr you have to make the best decision. Is it best for kids- that’s the litmus test! #oklaEd
Q5: Doug Reeves says “behavior must precede belief” which could resemble a top down leadership style. How do you get “buy in” without “opt out” attitudes from your staff? #oklaed
A6: My question would be: if this is really undeniably good for kids, why am I meeting so much resistance? If it’s only a matter of one or two attempting to “opt out”, I can deal with that. How can I make it clear to those “resisters” that this is best for kids? #oklaed
A6: Give the why before the what. Show the data/research driving the change in practice. Demonstrate the burning need for the change. Be relentless in pursuing what’s best for kids, but be willing to listen to other excellent solutions. #oklaed
A6: #oklaed If I believe it will help my kids be successful, I’m going to try it! If my admin thinks something will work, I trust them enough to give it a shot- nothing is forever, it’s ok if something doesn’t work, we can try something else!
Q6: How do you, as a courageous #oklaed leader, implement a policy or procedure that you believe is best for students even though your staff hasn’t bought in?
A7 Interact with your faculty/staff. Ask about their life, their families, their interests, their beliefs. Talk with them as a person, not as an administrator. #oklaed
A7) I do my best to build relationships with my staff by listening to them when they have problems. I try to by empathtic without compromising on principles. I'm not heartless and I stress that family comes first. I hold them to a high expectation that they do their jobs. #oklaed
A7 I connect with my students by talking to them, starting day 1. Discussing common interests goes a long way. I appreciate when admin does the same with staff. Praise far more often than correction. Cultivating a positive atmosphere. #oklaed
Sometimes a leader just has to stand up and LEAD. Not autocratically or ugly...... but sometime they can't build consensus, nor can they wait for a majority to buy in. Where would we be in this county if Supreme Court would have waited for consesus on Brown vs BOE #oklaed
If you do that too often, I think you can lose trust. If you already know what you plan to do, then ask for input and then go your own direction, it can actually hurt your rapport #oklaed
A6: I just do it. My team gives homework. I do not. We do all things together, but this. I just can’t do it. I don’t believe in homework. I have no problem with them giving it. Each teacher have their own teaching style. #oklaed
A6: #oklaed If I believe it will help my kids be successful, I’m going to try it! If my admin thinks something will work, I trust them enough to give it a shot- nothing is forever, it’s ok if something doesn’t work, we can try something else!
Q6: How do you, as a courageous #oklaed leader, implement a policy or procedure that you believe is best for students even though your staff hasn’t bought in?
A7: As a teacher, I love it when my principal remembers something we talked about previously and follows up. I know Ps are crazy busy and have 1000 things on their minds. I appreciate when they connect with me professionally. #oklaed
A7 I speak to every person I see. I know something about each one that I can ask about. I work well with each grade level and don't carry tales between the groups. I make myself available as a resource. #oklaed
A6. BEST for Ss is the Key here. Can you truly show that it is best for students! How impactful is it to current practice and policy. Most Ts really do want what is best for Ss, this is where you must be compelling, show evidence. Where possible, allow time to adjust. #oklaEd
I humbly disagree. If collaboration is defined as working together for a common goal, then decisions made by a leader with teacher input are essentially reached with many voices. That leader didnt make the decision in a vacuum. #oklaed.
Collaboration only works when there is no power structure involved. If an admin seeks input from teachers and makes the final decision on their own, that isn't the same thing as collaboration. There is a subtle difference #oklaed
I agree...... to make it work, the leader has to state their purpose up front and get approval from the beginning. I think Ts do not mind being advisors as long as they know their role is advisory. They have problems when they think the decisions is theirs to make #oklaed
#oklaed A7: Build relationships and realize that we are in it together; we all have ideas that should be shared and maybe implemented. Don't treat us like we are just Ts; we get that too much from other people in society.
A7 - be visible at school!! When you ask questions, listen to the answer. When they ask you questions, if you don’t know be honest about it, then go find the answer. Be real! Put the needs of T’s and S’s first. #oklaed
A7: Be approachable. Be present. Take part in the simple things like gift exchanges, milestone celebrations, and staff lunches. Be “all business” when necessary, but generally be a fellow human person the rest of the time. #oklaed
A7. Time, time, time and more time. You have to be willing to commit time. This can be a struggle w a full calendar. Be engaged when present w staff, make them feel important when you see them, interact w them positively. Purposeful endeavors matter. #oklaed
#oklaed - Best for students is almost always where the disagreement occurs. Just like in modernizing our grading system, many Ts who disagree with the current research honestly believe there is a benefit and value to keeping the status quo
A6. BEST for Ss is the Key here. Can you truly show that it is best for students! How impactful is it to current practice and policy. Most Ts really do want what is best for Ss, this is where you must be compelling, show evidence. Where possible, allow time to adjust. #oklaEd
A8 #Oklaed I don’t think you can just decide what to implement. You have to look “from the balcony” to see what the issues are. @deborahgist#AdaptiveLeadership
A7: I “check in” with my T’s in many different ways. During duties, plans, or passing periods 2support them in some way. Emotionally, socially,&craft. When we have the faculty celebrations, I build on our connections by relating certain things that occurred in our lives.#oklaed
Q9: As a Courageous Leader, how do you continually monitor initiative progress and hold everyone accountable so that ultimately, ALL Ss benefit? #oklaed
A8) I would like to implement a Dallas model of discipline at my school. Suspensions, if they occur at all, will be between 1 to 3 days. Our students cannot learn if they are not present and they do not feel cared for if we keep pushing them away. #oklaed
A7: over Swirls at the Mont? Lol 🤣
Also, by making it a point to interact with them all at some point in the day.
And the teacher walkout really bonded us all. So there is that. #oklaed Having a common goal brings folks together.
A8 - moving T’s to a more appropriate grade level, even if it’s no what he/she wants. Making changes to the schedule to best accommodate the needs of S’s versus what T’s like the best. Basically, nobody wants their cheese moved. #oklaed
#oklaed A8: The one that really bugs me is the focus on testing & teaching to a test. Testing has a place, but it's not the only answer. We need to focus on the career choices, the interests, and the talents of Ss and prepare them for the paths that they can take after HS.
A8) Requiring more parent communication when highschool students are failing. At the highschool level, this is less expected. Highschoolers are not adults yet and you can't let a student fail their way into being responsible . The cost can be too high. #oklaed
True... many/most can’t argue w the math or that reaching proficiency on standards vs completion of work are often two different notions. There are ways to have individual crucial conversations and move folks fwd. #takescourage#oklaed
Q9: As a Courageous Leader, how do you continually monitor initiative progress and hold everyone accountable so that ultimately, ALL Ss benefit? #oklaed
Hattie's research shows the #1 effective Teacher tool for improving learning is FEEDBACK ~ feedback is just instantaeous monitoring and an universal accountability mechanism ~ do th same for your staff when implementing something new. they will appreciate you for it #oklaed
A8) Curl your toes, Mr. Hime...I would stagger starting times at the different school sites. BUT, I don’t have all the data for this, and I don’t know other schools that do it. It just sounds good, and I need an answer for this question. #oklaed
A9) I will have data talks with my leadership team and we will be creating SMART Goals with timelines and accountibility check-ins to monitor progress. My Leadership Team & Assistant Principal will be part of the process. We will keep each other on task. #oklaed
Q9: As a Courageous Leader, how do you continually monitor initiative progress and hold everyone accountable so that ultimately, ALL Ss benefit? #oklaed
A9: I am the PEN leader at my site so I hold meetings after school. Meetings can only last 10 mins. I keep Ts updated on current legislation happenings. If you can’t attend I have print outs. This benefits our Ss in the long run by everyone staying informed and proactive #oklaed
It really bothers me when #oklaed leaders suffer from DRIP~ Data Rich, Information Poor ~ when a T wants to "grade" a behavior and give a zero. Ts shouldn't be shocked when a final grade doesn't reflect the Ss actual learning in the class
