#MASSPchat Archive
Chats will be moderated by MASSP staff, members of the MASSP Board of Directors and MASSP Members – we will also have special guest moderators on occasion.
Monday December 14, 2015
Welcome to tonight! We operate our chat with a Q1/A1 format. We are excited to talk about the Top 10 in 10!
Please introduce yourselves and where you are from! Questions will be coming in a bit
Good Evening! Jenni Thunberg, AP, Bay City Central
Ben Mainka, Associate Director for MASSP moderating tonight remotely! :)
Sheila Pilmore, Breckenridge HS/MS. Hi all!
Checking in from Board Christmas Party! Grayling Michigan
Rockford High checking in. Hang in there everybody-4 more wake ups and a nice break coming up!
Steve Carlson, Principal of Sandusky Jr/Sr High School. At a great band concert currently, will check in btwn sets.
AP from Memphis, TN (B. Hodge,Principal) & is our great leader.
Scott Pfeiffer, MS/HS Principal at Countryside Academy in Benton Harbor. This week too shall pass!
Q1: What will it take to provide all Ss with access to a strong P-20 aligned system? What strategies/measures would you suggest?
A1 A K-20 aligned plan with specific strategies.
Ours doesn't start until Wed! I get two more days of holiday goodies!
A1: a funding mechanism not tied to strength of economy would be a start. $ cuts + decline enrollment make it tough on schools
Matt M AP and proud Fellow!
A1 a K-20 plan that is funded with equity in mind and includes self-paced learning allowing success by mastery not age.
It takes the whole district having a common vision. All stakeholders on board heading in the same direction
Just listening tonight! 😎 Eager to learn from another District(goals)! Reviewed questions from https://t.co/LYopGggPG7
A1. TEAM. BOE, central office, admin, teachers,parents, students all on same page,informed-working on a common vision for all
Q2: Goal #2 gets at high quality, student centered instruction in every classroom. How could this be measured
Just listening tonight! 😎 Eager to learn from another District(goals)! Reviewed questions https://t.co/f92s5BRumi
Set your phone alarm now for 8pm to join us for 12/14 - Top 10 in the Next 10 Years- MASSP: https://t.co/joZM9kpCNb via
A2 we have to inspect what we expect and continue to provide PD. Narrow focus and get after it!
A2 One method is the use of a common, self pacing LMS combined with classroom observations of lessons focusing on PBL/inquiry.
Well by using 5D+ Evaluation Tool, Ben! Isn't it obvious? :-) https://t.co/iKYqr3wLrl
Q2: Goal #2 gets at high quality, student centered instruction in every classroom. How could this be measured
BAM! You got it! https://t.co/QoEIVebKFm
Well by using 5D+ Evaluation Tool, Ben! Isn't it obvious? :-) https://t.co/iKYqr3wLrl
Q2: Goal #2 gets at high quality, student centered instruction in every classroom. How could this be measured
A2: with rigorous teacher evaluation performed by trained evaluators, using research-validated tools https://t.co/SwjmYc3tj1
Q2: Goal #2 gets at high quality, student centered instruction in every classroom. How could this be measured
A2. Frequent data reviews with staff and again-narrow our focus. Somehow afford time for collaboration too!
this Thursday (Dec 17) at 8pm w/ guest Moderator
TOPIC "Inspiration"
A1: Funding will be critical to anything sustainable.
Q3: Goal #3 addresses teacher prep & continuing to grow as educators once in the profession. Strategies? Measures?
A2 I most appreciate phrase from goal #2 "model where students
meet their self-determined academic & personal goals"
Tammy Jackson, East Jordan chiming in after an amazing Christmas Concert!
A2 question is how do they plan to measure that through standardized tests :)
A2: Opportunities for Ts to learn from one another & collaborate around best practices. Classroom Learning Labs support this.
A3 IMHO it won't be through privatized schools of education outside of colleges/universities as ESSA lays out.
A3 Still working on this but I can tell you simply attending school provided PD would make you minimally effective
A3: T prep programs need to be reviewed by a cmte. of K-12 admins to determine their effectiveness and offer ways to improve
A3: using the teacher evaluation process as a team to improve instruction. Not threatening, should be meaningful convos.
Yes! Have been promoting this for two years. Must make it happen now! https://t.co/uCyjEg7Opg
A2: Opportunities for Ts to learn from one another & collaborate around best practices. Classroom Learning Labs support this.
CLLs have been received well by our district staff too https://t.co/HhcX4jMVUA
A2: Opportunities for Ts to learn from one another & collaborate around best practices. Classroom Learning Labs support this.
Q4: Goal #4 speaks to minimizing the impact of high risk factors & supporting all students. Strategies? Measures?
A3: Using a GROWTH mindset when working with teachers. Coaching, modeling, providing feedback, collaborating! TEAM at all times!
A3 I'm often surprised how many Ts haven't read their eval doc and r not working toward improve but satisfied with where they r
so true...to stay on top of education we all need to strive for constant improvement.
Admin needs to provide opportunity and show Ts how this will help them in their classroom. Show the need https://t.co/VsJl2EipEV
Q3: Goal #3 addresses teacher prep & continuing to grow as educators once in the profession. Strategies? Measures?
A4: Systemic PBIS, intentional focus on interventions and staying the course. Must have buy-in by ALL to support EVERY child.
A4: Weekly data review / meetings to determine what's working & what's not.
Q5 is on its way shortly...
Q5: Goal #5 seeks involved & engaged parents. How can this be done and how can it be measured?
frequent checks for understanding r essential with staff https://t.co/LrhnAGBfOa
A4: Weekly data review / meetings to determine what's working & what's not.
use data, interventions, focused on individual Ss When that doesn't work, do it again, and differently. https://t.co/B4F0HnHSBr
Q4: Goal #4 speaks to minimizing the impact of high risk factors & supporting all students. Strategies? Measures?
A5. The first step in the process of increasing parent involvement is determining what you offer parents to be involved in.
A4 Ts need to be challenged to grow. Frequent conversations and goal setting with staff to support there growth is necessary
seek support & partnership of Ps. BUT CAN NOT use it as an excuse. We are responsible for Ss learning. https://t.co/LNzybX3XOc
Q5: Goal #5 seeks involved & engaged parents. How can this be done and how can it be measured?
A5: using online systems such as Skyward to keep parents informed, surveys, websites, Remind101, social media
A5: Must create many, different opportunities to be involved. Find something that appeals to everyone.
Q6: Goal #6 speaks to “soft skills” & a prepared workforce. Is this a focus at your school now? Strategies/Measures?
A6 we have a guaranteed diploma. Must have 4s on all WKs tests to get diploma. Want all students work ready and college ready
A6 exploring using a citizenship score next yr like Reeths-Puffer does. Good stuff!
A6: we have informal but recurring theme of growth mindset at SHS; how we learn from failure & grow, etc https://t.co/Q6CxH6NmH6
Q6: Goal #6 speaks to “soft skills” & a prepared workforce. Is this a focus at your school now? Strategies/Measures?
Thank you all so much for participating tonight. Appreciate all of the insights and really looking forward to education in MI!
