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Good morning #leadupchat! Todd, elem principal in CA and one of the co-moderators for this week's chat! We're talking about those times when you would like to hit the reset button on some aspect of your school year!
Excited to co-moderate this morning's #leadupchat with @tsschmidty - please follow us to get the questions for this chat as we continue in the "Reset" Series!
Good morning #leadupchat! I’m Amy from North Texas - where we’re having a morning of sunshine for the first time after a very rainy week!! I’m looking forward to learning with you this morning!!
A1: Inertia. Once things are in motion, it takes far more energy to stop them or cause them to change direction. Doesn’t mean it isn’t worth the energy though! 😊 #leadupchat
A1-The fact that we are faced with multiple challenges. You try to hit the reset button with one, but the other challenges come in to take over. #leadupchat
A1- 'things' are already established- how to you 'reset' when things are already in motion? I have a new T that I need to sit down with and 'start slow' now that he jumped in but all over the place.. #leadupchat
A1: It’s challenging to find the time to step back and reflect in the middle of the school year when there is so much to be done. Also, resetting often involves shared decision making which requires time too #leadupchat
A1 In the full swing of things it can be difficult to slow down and find time to hit a reset button and it can also require a lot of energy to switch gears mid-stream. #leadupchat
A1: at the beginning of the year I invest so much time in setting up routines and processes that to hit the rest button in the middle of the year makes it seem like I wasted all that time at the beginning. However, sometimes you just have to start over. #leadupchat
There's so much, but first, love the Nintendo button :)
A1: Probably the annual cycle...we're so used to reset after a 2mth break. Then evrthng goes to auto pilot - inertia - pacing - momentum until winter break.
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A1 One of the biggest challenges about hitting the reset button is deciding why and when is the right time to step away, refocus, and retool. #leadupchat
A1: There is soooooo much to do. People have found their grove and a majority of the teaching is going on as routines have been established. Ss who are experience failure stat to act out. Admin start to wonder about the direction of PD…. #leadupchat
A1: hitting reset can be hard because you are admitting it didn’t work, but also shows persistence and commitment to make it better #growthmindset#leadupchat
A1. The challenge is in there is no tangible reset opportunity, i.e. an actual interruption in the school year. Therefore the resetting has to start first in one’s mindset and then some structural changes can be made to give you the opportunity to “start over”...#LeadUpChat
A1 Being able to take a pause to reset while everything continues forward, is challenging. Stepping back, taking time to reflect & retool is critical to continuously improve. #leadupchat
A1. I try to remind myself of “QTIP - quit taking it personally” - as we challenge status quo and change for better instructional strategies, there is some push back so I remind myself to stay the course and help others understand the “why”. #leadupchat
A1 It's a challenge to hit the rest button because we are already in the middle of our routines and some of them may be tough to adjust. Some may feel that if we reset, all of the work that has been done before the reset was a waste of time #leadupchat
Great point, Matt. We definitely spend time in reflection and thinking in the summer and then not allow ourselves permission to make mid-course corrections throughout the year! #leadupchat
A1: I think that the challenge comes when you think you may appear weak and unsettled. With that, you don't want to be the one to bring down the morale and momentum of your staff. I do believe that if the "why" of the reset was explained, they would understand #leadupchat
A1: Resetting can be hard because of time and energy involved . I think a lot of the reasons we would need to reset would be very emotionally charged and sometimes I coward out and say "to heck with it." Just being real! #leadupchat
A1-I think we all the passion of “keep trying” until it works out. We don’t want to give up, so we keep swinging away at it. Not realizing that starting over might be the better option. #leadupchat
A1 For many its hard to forget things that have happened. For students it can be especially hard to forget failures and conflicts with their classroom teachers. #leadupchat
A1: hitting reset can be hard because you are admitting it didn’t work, but also shows persistence and commitment to make it better #growthmindset#leadupchat
Good morning #leadupchat, Merissa from TX jumping in.
By the middle of the year you have established routines and & a classroom culture (good or bad). Wanting Ss to reset can be next to impossible especially when lack of discipline works in their favor. Change occurs slowly...
A1) The unknown of whether it’s the right decision and whether it’s actuallu going to change anything. The importance of getting it right, gets in the way of making the decision #leadupchat
A1. We are so conditioned to the traditional school schedule. It can be challenging to think differently, but I think we’d be served well to rethink how we use our time and reset when we need to no matter what the calendar says or what’s in motion. #LeadUpChat
A1: Sometimes hitting the reset button makes it feel like you’ve done something wrong when the reality is that something could just be done better. Resetting gets a bad rap. #leadupchat
A1 Being able to take a pause to reset while everything continues forward, is challenging. Stepping back, taking time to reflect & retool is critical to continuously improve. #leadupchat
A1-I think we all the passion of “keep trying” until it works out. We don’t want to give up, so we keep swinging away at it. Not realizing that starting over might be the better option. #leadupchat
“Sometimes you just have to start over.” Indeed! We have a finite amount of energy so fail fast. When we recognize the time has come for a reset, apply the needed energy & reset. It will pay off! Our focus will be on those things that will lead to our desired impact. #leadupchat
A1: at the beginning of the year I invest so much time in setting up routines and processes that to hit the rest button in the middle of the year makes it seem like I wasted all that time at the beginning. However, sometimes you just have to start over. #leadupchat
A1: Whac-A-Mole Leadership
When we try to focus on everything, we focus on nothing. Leaders must establish priorities (i.e., Learning Walks, Communication, & Formative Assessment) https://t.co/OkNqr0ZVac#LeadUpChat
I like that, tweaking. Because we are not necessarily starting from scratch. Just as we would using Design Thinking, we have to test and develop new or improved ideas based on results and the unique needs of the school community #leadupchat
Mid year is prime time grind time. When you're in the thick of it all, it's tough to slow down. We feel the need to keep pushing. That's a challenge. #leadupchat
A1: Hitting the rest button generally means more work or leaving behind something that took a lot off work. It is difficult to ask the people around you who already work hard so hard to do more. It is also difficult to abandon something they have invested so much in. #leadupchat
A1 momentum swings can doom a reset even when intentions are good~ communication is key WHY & HOW & WHO need to be addressed & all voices heard. #LeadUpChat
A1 One of the biggest challenges about hitting the reset button is deciding why and when is the right time to step away, refocus, and retool. #leadupchat
A1: once school year gets into fast-paced routines and schedules, much harder to slow down, breathe, and reflect. If I can do this more regularly, so it doesn’t get 2 overwhelming, make smaller pivots/iterations regularly. #leadupchat
This is true because we have probably already asked them to buy-in the first time and now we want them to forget that and buy-into a different direction. #leadupchat
A1- Resetting midway is harder, since you thought you had it all planned for a good year. So finding out it is not working, can be hard to accept. One must be willing to do so for the sake of the students! So RESET!
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You make key points here, Jess. As leaders, we pour in many hours to ensure that we are making the right decisions. Resetting adds an additional layer with making sure we communicate to our team that we value their effort during the resetting process @Jessaroo77#leadupchat
A1-I think we all the passion of “keep trying” until it works out. We don’t want to give up, so we keep swinging away at it. Not realizing that starting over might be the better option. #leadupchat
Finding the time for clear communication is so difficult mid-year when meeting agendas have been set so far in advance. You have to begin the tough decision making process of what gets pushed back/left undone when you reset #leadupchat
Good morning! I’m Morgan from Pensacola. Changes mid-year are difficult because it feels like you’re starting over or going back to square one when you’re already in a routine of things. This is especially challenging for me because I am a routinely woman. #leadupchat
Exactly, we do not know what will actually work in our environment ... just because the school buys all the posters does not mean you cannot take them down ... change the verbiage. #leadupchat
A2: I think minor resets make teams better.
Bringing up underlying tensions,
kindly addressing them,
showing vulnerability,
and being honest.
It stops the work.
Refreshes.
And
Builds Better Trust.
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This resonates with me! I have had to work really hard on this!! I’ve gotten much better but still need to check in with others to keep myself in check. Reading the book Multipliers has really helped! #leadupchat
A2) I’ve taken over a PLC from someone else and completely changed its focus. It’s early days, but consciously seeking and using feedback from participants is supporting its success #leadupchat
A1: You’ve spent a LOT of time/energy training how to do things one way and they have spent a lot of energy learning it, so can feel like time/energy wasted, but I’m always changing those unproductive things up - and can testify it’s worth the effort to change/grow! #leadupchat
A couple of years ago I had to hit the reset button on a relationship with another teacher. Today we are really good friends and collaborate all the time. I think sometime taking a step back and acknowledging that something is wrong makes things better. #leadupchat
A1. Attempting a “reset” mid-year prevents the type of dialogue and preparation for an effective implementation. What starts out rushed will end up misunderstood and not executed as originally intended #LeadUpChat
Funny you say that - I had a great conversation with @Meg_Kirs earlier this week - and the things we think are big aren't even noticed by our students. #leadupchat
I find that being honest with people, especially Ss is key. When I make a mistake or overreact I always come back to apologize and make sure the person knows I was upset/stressed out/whatever. Owning your mistakes shows character. We are only human after all.
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A2: Just last week, I hit the reset button with my leadership team. I was inspired by @kellyihilton at #FallCUE to look at how LEGO focuses on the culture. She even had a #hyperdoc to walk through the process! @TsGiveTs#leadupchat
A2 I can remember a time when I didn't hit the reset button but rather the learn, reflect, and change button. The activity was the same skills but the approach and prompting before the activity changed. If its not working make it work! #leadupchat
A1: As an instructional coach I tell teachers it’s never too late to hit reset. The sooner you can implement a reset the better before bad habits have been formed...but it can be done! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻#leadupchat
A2: When building the master schedule, just when we thought we had it right we got feedback from teachers that required a reset. The process took much longer than expected but turned out a better product in the end #leadupchat
A2 An animal research project with 2nd graders. I didn't have all the materials ready and the graphic organizer wasn't student friendly. Plus not enough 1-on-1 time with students Saw their frustration. #leadupchat
A2: Previously trying to encourage all staff to utilize social media to learn and grow. Had to scale back and meet them where they were. Not everyone has the same comfort level with networking, collaborating. #leadupchat
A2: Just last week we made a change to daily schedules for a particular grade group to reflect heavy support in SEL . Rallied the troupes, did pre assessments , reallocated staff..... #leadupchat
A2 Resetting during initiatives is a part of innovation -helps us identify how we can increase our efficiency & impact to support all Ss. Our team routinely collaborates on our current initiatives to fine-tune our practices & ask "How can we improve for kids?" #leadupchat
A2. Quite frankly I believe that if we are progress monitoring it efforts to determine the return on investment we reset when we find there is no return or limited return. It doesn’t mean we always abandon things either. It could mean more Pd or more focused efforts. #leadupchat
A2. I tried to provide way for kids to give feedback anytime during day - I had to hit reset and give more of a focused conversation to ensure quality feedback. #leadupchat
This was the conversation with my lead team...we needed to take a moment to pause and refocus on what we wanted the shared vision and purpose of our school to be!
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A2- I've always told my T's if we try it and it doesn't work- we'll try something different- so in some cases yes- we are trying a new bus routine- working for some not others- need to brainstorm ideas together #leadupchat
A2: Hitting the reset button can often provide us with a much needed fresh start...a difficult lesson, a struggling relationship, using the same resource for years and years...in the ‘new’ we can often reinvigorate old ways/practices. #leadupchat
A2: I think that is the challenge, the reset isn’t always better, sometimes the restart requires a reset! Then the perspective of ‘tweaking’ helps you get through the journey until things are on a better path! #leadupchat
A2 As a classroom teacher I am always hitting the reset button when things do not work or go as planned. Usually the reset works but honestly, teaching is a whole lot of hit the reset. #leadupchat
A2: I have to hit the reset button for myself as well as when the student's schedule changes, mine does. As a speech language path, my schedule changes numerous times; sometimes daily. I have to be flexible. #leadupchat
A2 If the objective in supporting Ss is not being met in the way it was envisioned I think you absolutely have to be willing to acknowledge the challenges and make adjustments. We can’t give away one of the most precious resources TIME on something that is not working #LeadUpChat
A2: In the past, I have hit the reset button and changed my professional setting as an investment in my personal well-being and family wellness. #leadupchat
A2: There are times we may feel pressured to continue at a certain pace, but slowing down and taking time to create opportunities for personalization of learning is essential. We need to be mindful of the needs of those in our care. #leadupchat
A2: I think sometimes we look at strategy & direction in schools without considering #Talent. Pivots, changes, initiatives need to be developed around talent we have in the building. Grow from the strengths & interests of humans versus latest fads or pendulum swings. #LeadUpChat
Very good point "resetting" can be backing up one step and adjusting. It doesn't mean you have to erase everything. Tweaking should be happening constantly if we are learning. #LeadUpChat
A2 Resetting during initiatives is a part of innovation -helps us identify how we can increase our efficiency & impact to support all Ss. Our team routinely collaborates on our current initiatives to fine-tune our practices & ask "How can we improve for kids?" #leadupchat
A2: Several resets I can think of, but the one that was most impactful was taking care of me w/ leadership coaching. I am aware and leading from a new level. #leadupchat
I do it with my own personal kids as well.
I find they learn that making mistakes is acceptable as long as you own up to them with all stakeholders.
It's also good for kiddos to see that you are not perfect.
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💫💖Each morning our entire school meets in the gym for the most sacred time of the day! We ALL repeat many positive affirmations, “I AM statements”, celebrate each other, & then practice mindfulness! It’s magical #Principalsinaction#LeadLap#EduGladitors#leadupchat#BeTheOne
A2- I've always told my T's if we try it and it doesn't work- we'll try something different- so in some cases yes- we are trying a new bus routine- working for some not others- need to brainstorm ideas together #leadupchat
A2: There are times when parents, students, teachers, or community leaders do not support the change. Pressing the reset button and gathering more information can lead to a better implementation in the future. #leadupchat
A2: I think I do this on a daily basis! Lately it has been resetting the strategies I use with new teachers. Differentiation is as important for teachers as it is for students! #leadupchat
Makes me think...
The longer we wait,
the larger the mole hill
becomes the following year.
Instead of changing it with a
small trowel, it might
necessitate a tractor.
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The learn, reflect, and change processes are integral to our day-to-day work, Brian. As educators, we know that this cycle is essential for improving our strategies to provide the support that our team members and Ss need each day @BrianDunleavy16#leadupchat
A2 A parent & I didn't see eye-to-eye. When we actually found the time to chat, it was clear we both wanted only the best for her child. Once we committed to being a "team" in speaking w/ him abt our expectations & hopes for him, it was amazing! We're still friends. #leadupchat
A2- At some point it is necessary to reset something... most of the time it will be reset the energy button. Finding a way to relax, destress and reenergize is absolute to continue through the year. #leadupchat
A2: Whether it's a relationship, conversation, etc, if I don't see it growing in a productive manner, I analyze the why& the who. There are times when I hit reset & it was the right move, then there or times when I hit delete & it was the right move. Know your "why". #leadupchat
I have found this to be true as well with many parent conversations...
We are looking in the same direction, but we may have different ideas on how to get to the same destination...
The goal is the same, now let's talk about next steps!
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A1: Hitting the reset button in the middle of the year might cause disruption to the overall plan, but it might be needed and it might be what’s best for everyone. #leadupchat
A3: Our District was a standards based reporting district in our elementary schools for several years. Because of some feedback from the community and a few educator, we reverted back to more traditional letter grades. I advocated, but not enough. I should have fought.#leadupchat
A3: pride comes before the fall. This why I did not hit the reset button. I let my pride get in the way and finished the school year and waiting for the lull of summer to do the resetting for me. #leadupchat
A3: Sometimes working on relationships with staff members it is important to agree to disagree and hit reset. When emotions run high, it is more difficult to reach that reset button. Each situation is a learning process... #leadupchat
A2. We need a profession wide reset to focus on what matters, revisit accountability so that our classrooms are driven by the needs of our students-not the test. Read my blog post here: https://t.co/zbx9Xiqj02#leadupchat
A3-Probably many times -- I think it's always about a fear of failure even when resetting would be the best thing to do- and the results are positive after resetting- or thinking we have to wait until next year... need time... #leadupchat
A3- One year I struggled w/ a hard group. Instead of resetting I just survived the year. Why? Probably because I was too exhausted to try anything knew. #leadupchat
A3. There are times during intense conversations (Ex. Discipline) with parents that there is miscommunication- I simply apologize and share more clearly our vision and information and check for understanding. #leadupchat
A3 I didn’t hit the reset button because I was having an emotional response and had blind spots. Reflection is so important to learn from these experiences. #LeadUpChat
A3: Early on in a leadership position I was afraid of looking weak and in-decisive. But allowing a bad plan to continue moving forward is never a good idea. Trust me on this one #leadupchat
A2 Hitting the reset button can be a good thing. What we put in place at the beginning of the year may not always continue to work. We need to grow & change things just as our Ss grow & change. I always ask for their input too. #leadupchat
A2: Two years ago, our plan was to implement new curriculum pertaining to writing & word work. As we got going, we realized it was too much at once for our Ts & pulled back on the word work part. We hit the “reset” button & pushed the word work to this year. #leadupchat
So true. If we had not reset, I might have groaned every time I saw her coming. Instead, it was this remarkable opportunity to both be on the sidelines cheering for her kid. (Trust & respect are truly essential here.) And he truly benefitted from our relationship. #leadupchat
A3: On times when I stayed up trying to figure out how to make things "fit". I lost sleep, and time (bad combination) LOL..but I didn't because I wanted to make things better. Those were times that I should have hit delete, because resetting was not the answer. #leadupchat
A3 Can't think of specifics right now but there are probably lots of examples. Those times when you know something is happening, but you do not slow down in that moment to think it through and then wish you had hit the reset. #leadupchat
A3: It is easy for leaders to feel like they have all of the answers or that they need to make the final decision. Inner circle leadership, task forces, committees, and focus groups support leadership. You may make it to the apex and discover that you are alone. #leadupchat
A3 sometimes we don’t slow down and hit the reset button for fear of initiative failure. We must first take care of ourselves and staff though. If we’re not mentally healthy and charged, nothing is successful. #leadupchat
A3 Had a class several years ago that functionally was very diverse and I wish I would have been more flexible with learning styles and abilities. I had a very structured class which a good amount in that group didn't do well with the 1 way approach. #leadupchat
A3. Trish, K-6 principal in MB. Should have hit the reset button during my first emotionally charged conversation with a parent due to lack of experience and confidence. #LeadUpChat
A3 I didn’t hit the reset button because I was having an emotional response and had blind spots. Reflection is so important to learn from these experiences. #LeadUpChat
When considering a “reset”, there are times the people you work most closely with do not see ideas from the same perspective. Communication is key...
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A2 I have reading partners during Workshop in my room. I assign those partners after careful consideration. I recently had to revamp all of my student rotations due to some significant reading challenges of 4 of my Ss. So glad I did! #LeadUpChat
A3 Sometimes the initiative may be a part of a larger district focus so instead of being able to reset it has to be more about how can we recalibrate to make it more efficient and beneficial #LeadUpChat
So important to consider healthy conflict as a source of professional and collaborative growth. Avoid toxic conflict but embrace healthy conflict. And be intentional in designing an environment that fosters healthy conflict. #leadupchat
I think that this happens often. It can be diff. to pull away and reframe our approach. When this occurs, we need to advocate for time and support to continue forward so that everyone benefits. As colleagues, being cognizant of the needs of others can be that support. #leadupchat
A3 Being frustrated about a student and talked about the student with other colleagues during lunch. I was being stupid, selfish. @fourmonkeypress reminded me to "It’s time to take a breath and reflect." https://t.co/TLbnLADdZX#leadupchat
A3 I'd say that as a beginning teacher I wish I had hit the reset button more. I thought the way I did things were the right ways because that's what I'd learned in college. I quickly learned that I had to do what was best from my Ss within my classroom. #leadupchat
A3: So many things in Education are the result of a “Loss Aversion” mentality. "I have already spent so much time talking about this plan I can’t change it.” - Easy to get into these situations if we fail to get early feed back for missed our initial findings. #leadupchat
We need to stop making culture and the educational change process align to a schedule or school calendar. Change, growth & innovation is about flexibility, action & reflection. It’s an everyday thing! It’s doesn’t just start again because it’s a new school year! #LeadUpChat
I had dabbled with it a little and saw the dramatic effects with my own little activities but jumping into an entire inquiry textbook was like feeling my way through someone else's tool shed in the dark..on a stormy night! #leadupchat
It's interesting because we promote a sense of innovation. Well, innovation doesn't have research to it - so, we need to give ourselves even more permission to take risks and fail forward! #leadupchat
I just went through this a few weeks ago. The pacing of our new ELA curriculum is just go-go-go, but my Ss could not learn at that pace. I knew I had to do something different and quick. #leadupchat
It went really well...I think everyone was feeling the pressure and fatigue...we just needed to take a breath and slow down! Best lead team meeting I have had in years!
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A4) Disengagement from students is a huge one.... along with your Formative Assessment showing you something isn’t giving you the results you want. Reflection is key #leadupchat
Yes! Been there. Done that. We can avoid that by waiting, waiting, waiting before we speak. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. #LeadUpChat
A mistake I made early in my leadership journey. Feeling pressure from above to improve scores, I focused on outcomes more than feelings. Big mistake! We need to serve and take care of each other so we can serve or students well. #leadupchat
Leaders like to hit the "That was Easy" button. Checklists and completed tasks feel good. We need to remember that the process is often more important than the product. Leaders can focus on completing tasks and this interferes with sustainability. #leadupchat
A3. Developing consensus can be challenging. Making a mutually agreed upon decision to reset-abandon,adapt,or adopt to steal @DKriedeman’s words is hard. People tend to feel dismissed if their idea isn’t selected when in reality it’s about the idea not the person. #leadupchat
A4 This one is a wheelhouse question. Lack of buy in and participation of the S's. It's all about the S's and if they can't see what your doing as valuable, gotta reframe. #leadupchat
A3: There are multiple times that I should have reset in the classroom. I guess I didn’t because I didn’t want to change the routines that were already set. #leadupchat
YES! I once worked with a school that had a small team of teachers create a major change for the following school year - it failed because they worked in isolation and didn't involve the whole staff along the way... #leadupchat
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@LaneWalker2, @clegleiter, @usd271sgs, @mafost
A4 When staff are feeling pressure and stress because they have too many things on their plates and when the team recognizes that gains are not being made as might have been thought so a different plan is necessary. #leadupchat
I love that you do this!! I'm also always changing ineffective things up - it takes extra time/energy to make changes in a system that's already in motion, but in the end it's SO worth the shift to make things more efficient/productive. #leadupchat
Lack of #studentengagement throughout the day.
Little to no communication on all sides.
Negativity from student to student and between students and staff.
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A4: anytime when you feel discomfort or you feel like things are spinning out of control. The rest button needs to be hit. However, reflecting on when things are going great should also happen. Is it good just for you, or everyone? #leadupchat
A4: Silence is an important indication that there is a problem with a new plan. If people aren’t talking about it to you, not asking questions or sharing progress, then they are laying low until it passes. #leadupchat
A1: the fear of having to set routines & procedures again, in the middle of the year. Also, the fear of whether or not it will produce the results you want. #leadupchat#EduGladiators#educhat#TXed#edleadership
A4 Frustration and disengagement are signs for me that it's time to hit a reset button. Those two things do not make for a successful learning environment for anyone. #leadupchat
A4 Support is not their for Ts and Teams. If we as Admin are not able to invest in supporting the effort then we can’t expect effective execution! Everyone has to be invested in the process to make it work! #LeadUpChat
A3 Getting my feelings hurt and not tackling the problem head-on from there. Had I committed to sitting & talking, all these years later I wouldn't still remember it with regret. #leadupchat
A3: In my earliest days as an admin., my priorities weren’t in line - - lots of unnecessary hours spent at work... killing myself for my job. It took a few role models for me to see how I could balance my life much better & be a healthier person overall. #leadupchat
Your experience can help guide a lot of people. As a parent who promotes family engagement I don’t always know how what to suggest in particular situations. #LeadUpChat
I've found that reset of curriculum or teaching processes are the easy part, what if the relationship piece is the part that needs the reset? #leadupchat
A4. 15 years ago,ready to implement our new standards based grading system and someone asked me, "What will you use to measure each standard? Has it been decided for each grade level to make it consistent? If 100% is proficient, what will you use to measure advanced?" #LeadUpChat
And I think the reason we avoid conflict is because we really don't want to have the destructive kind.
...the same reason criticism is scary, we don't want to be destructive.
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A3: There have been a couple of staff to staff relationships over the last couple of years that I wish I would have stepped in an suggested a path of reconciliation. We have to model. #leadupchat
A4: Engagement, Energy, Outcomes. I don’t think hitting “reset” is always the right answer, limited tolerance for starts & stops before “oh this again” sets in. Pokes & pivots of different sizes can help save the day. “Reset” to me indicates starting all over anew. #LeadUpChat
Ts fear judgment from Ps, but the truth is, we need constant feedback. We can be so much more helpful when we understand a little of what you see on your end. Frustration? Motivation? #leadupchat
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@JeremyDBond, @JennMBarnes, @tsschmidty
A4) As people have mentioned before.... your gut - listen to it carefully. Something like 98% of all thought is subconscious..... your gut has put more thought into it than you realise #leadupchat
A4: Some of the signs that say RESET NOW:
Ts & Ss absences
Increase discipline referrals
Increased parent complaints
The number of times you rethink your purpose
Your physical health
How often you say NO as oppose to YES #leadupchat
I had dabbled with it a little and saw the dramatic effects with my own little activities but jumping into an entire inquiry textbook was like feeling my way through someone else's tool shed in the dark..on a stormy night! #leadupchat
A3: during a time of animosity last year between an administrator and myself about the removal of a student. I didn’t reset b/c I was passionate about him staying in my class, but my resistance only solidified her decision to do it. I missed him everyday! #leadupchat
A4. Reset signs would be when you see consistent actions that go against the vision/work or recognize that it was poorly communicated. So important to get feedback on consistent basis and use it. #leadupchat
A4. We need to hit the reset button when:
It isn’t working-no results or return
The focus is on quantity & not quality
There is no continuous feedback loop to determine effectiveness of our effort
When there is a lack of cognitive commitment to implement the concept #leadupchat
As always Wise words from Latoya! It is so important to develop that simple culture. I like the act of making prototypes in #DesignThinking because they represent IDEAS and are a physical reminder of building together. #leadupchat
A4 Taking the pulse of the school is a must. Stress and fatigue lead to secondary feelings of frustration and negativity. When this shows, it’s time to break out some relaxation an recentering. #leadupchat
My thought is more on instances when educators learn of a new method for instruction and implement it without fully researching it... in those cases, better research goes a long way #leadupchat
While I definitely think we want to be aware if the efforts seem to be out of control, I also place value in Discomfort as a sign that Change is occurring!! #LeadUpChat#DiscomfortCanBeAGoodThing
A4: I think we all know the feeling-yes, the gut, but it also requires patience, reflection, evidence guidance, and communication so the right movement is made. In other words, not just the easy abandonment. #leadupchat
Let's just say - age helps here! I definitely can articulate my reasons why I do things to my interns and colleagues. But, sad to say, living through mistakes often makes more of an impression. I'm sure your work has given you lots of instances to help build bridges. #leadupchat
A4: Signs We Need to Hit The Reset Button:
1. Body Language in Meetings
2. Feedback
3. Student Misconceptions/Misunderstandings
4. Initiative Fatigue
5. We need to communicate or revisit the communication plan
https://t.co/jvEVXuzFXJ#leadupchat
A4: signs can sometimes be subtle comments or questions and sometimes more “in your face”. Either way, when people don’t follow along or disagree, it’s usually a lack of clarity in the “why”. Communication and investing others in the process are important... #leadupchat
Yep! As is true for all things, we need the appropriate tools, training and strategies. Healthy conflict doesn’t just happen. We build a culture that helps it happen. #leadupchat
We can dunk every word in 10 feet of love and still not have stuff come out the way we intended. Working on pure motives, though, can help with the conscience. #leadupchat
I absolutely agree...hitting the reset button should be a last resort...pause, pivot, plan first...it should be an "if all else fails" kind of thing!
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A4: when we see a lack of engagement & outcomes. Outcomes look different at every organization, so the leader has to be very mindful about what that looks like at their school. #edleadership#TXed#EDUchat#edugladiators#leadupchat
A5 I think by listening and helping them see and understand the reasons why a reset might be necessary. It can be difficult to let go of things especially when we feel passionate about them. #leadupchat
Lead by example. Model what a reset looks like/sounds like/feels like.
Remind staff and Ss that resetting does not equal giving up. It means you are smart enough to walk away and try again when things are just not right.
Knowing how to read people is a life skill.
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A5: We need to reset when we realize we missed something big in our systems investigation and our prototype is revealing this across the board. Circle the team and discuss it! #leadupchat Be Humble about the miss.
While I definitely think we want to be aware if the efforts seem to be out of control, I also place value in Discomfort as a sign that Change is occurring!! #LeadUpChat#DiscomfortCanBeAGoodThing
A4. We’ve worked so hard to make education something we measure quantitatively(accountability,sorting,
sifting, labeling,ranking)& I am afraid many educators focus on quantity & not quality. Checking off a list of to do’s instead of thinking deeply about the work! #leadupchat
A5. I try to model it via sharing a personal story. Then sharing that reflection and adjusting to meet needs is important. I remind them that feedback is so important (see pic). #leadupchat
A4: Signs ... People overwhelmed, negativity starting to spread, people coming to you in tears, things aren’t working, your gut tells you, etc. Hit the reset button! ✅ #leadupchat
We need to stop and be conscious of what our gut is telling us. Tunnel vision blocks the connection from gut to brain. Conscious reflection serves us well regardless of the position you are in. #LeadUpChat
Our helpful pages for this #leadupchat Reflection page https://t.co/l34E825ehD Goals page https://t.co/n6S0TWmnQF Periodically it is important to stop and reflect on your decisions, goals etc. Getting input from your staff, students and parents should be an action you take.
A4: We need to reset when we realize we missed something big in our systems investigation and our prototype is revealing this across the board. Circle the team and discuss it! #leadupchat Be Humble about the miss.
I'd absolutely agree. I've learned to continually ask new kindergarten parents, "Do you feel like you know what's going on? Anything you need from me?" And then I really listen. #leadupchat
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@LaneWalker2, @JeremyDBond, @tsschmidty
A5 Sometimes we need to help them see the NEED to reset. Our emotions can cloud our perspective on the need to change. We need to share our own examples of when we have done our own resets. Modeling is important. #LeadUpChat
Yes, and I’m not sure I’d know something wasn’t going right unless my kid brings something up. And I’d ask her a lot of questions before determining that it’s worth addressing it with the teacher. If I did, the best angle may be “How can I help?” #LeadUpChat@LauraGilchrist4
Ts fear judgment from Ps, but the truth is, we need constant feedback. We can be so much more helpful when we understand a little of what you see on your end. Frustration? Motivation? #leadupchat
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@JeremyDBond, @JennMBarnes, @tsschmidty
A5: self reflection is KEY! Teachers & students need to feel supported to be an innovative, even if it means making mistakes. Only then, will they truly know when they need to hit that reset button. #leadupchat#edleadership#TXed#educhat#EduGladiators
A5: Self-care is key. Take time. Step away. Be with family and friends. Come back to the work and get curious about the tension or problem and take the innovative mindset: What can we try next in order to move forward? #leadupchat
A5 I do it in class, will stop and just say reset. S's know we're about to go off road and blaze a new trail. They begin to sit up and are either excited to participate or watch the train wreck. #leadupchat
Reinforce “being comfortable being uncomfortable”. This is a learned skill and one that shows you are reflective, adaptable, and willing to work with others. Again, life skills...
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A5: encourage staff to take risk. If something isn't working , work with your team and all involved to fix it. I've said to my staff many times , " if this isn't working let's fix it , goodness we have ____of the school year left." #leadupchat
A5: empowering people to lead themselves and identify when things aren’t working. This can only happen on the foundation of trusting relationships. #leadupchat
A5- create a community of reflectors- what's working? What's not? what can we do about it? model how we reflect and make different choices we are not stuck in a cycle of the same choice if it's not working... #leadupchat going to take that advise myself :)
A5: We need to be proactive, rather than reactive. Too often, we hit the reset button when we come to the end of the road.
1) Team Lunch
2) Tailgate at a HS Football Game
3) Team of the Month (Recognition)
4) Celebrate (not just during Teacher Appreciation Week)
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I did this last week with a few colleagues. They didn't have much. But, I told them we'd meet again and again throughout the year, so they'll have time to reflect - it can't be a "one-and-done" offer. #leadupchat
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@LaneWalker2, @JennMBarnes, @JeremyDBond, @tsschmidty
As educators I think we are quick to forget self-care. We invest so much time & energy into our schools/Ss & while that's wonderful, SELF-CARE IS EVERYTHING!!! Couldn't agree more!! #leadupchat
A5: Self-care is key. Take time. Step away. Be with family and friends. Come back to the work and get curious about the tension or problem and take the innovative mindset: What can we try next in order to move forward? #leadupchat
A lack of cognitive commitment defined: a colleague asked me to recommend a formative assessment for progress monitoring. My reply:“you can use any of them but if the teachers aren’t cognitively committed to taking meaningful instructional action it matters not. #leadupchat
A4. We need to hit the reset button when:
It isn’t working-no results or return
The focus is on quantity & not quality
There is no continuous feedback loop to determine effectiveness of our effort
When there is a lack of cognitive commitment to implement the concept #leadupchat
A5 One way is to not box people in. Give them as much autonomy as possible. They will feel empowered to make decisions including ones to hit the reset button. #LeadUpChat
A5 I constantly encourage Ts I have the opportunity to work with and support to take risks! Always reflect on how it went and move away for experiences that weren’t successful but be willing to try! #LeadUpChat
A5: We have to model it, meaning...when we hit reset, it doesn’t have to be a secret. Be vulnerable and share the experience. It makes us better, and shows others that it is safe to do the same. #leadupchat
A5: Model reset. Failure and resetting are not an end all. It’s a healthy way to show that we gain experiences and knowledge in being aware and knowing if change is needed. Life is full of resets and when we keep it positive we show others this healthy mindset. #leadupchat
A5: We’ve built a culture where we really try to look out for each other & take care of one another. We all need to “reset” from time to time. Sometimes we need others to point this out because we’re in too deep to even see it. As I leader, I have to model this. #leadupchat
Going back to the fundamentals of leadership: our organization is reflective of supportive leadership. So empowering that you are constantly checking in! #LeadUpChat#edleadership#TXed
A lack of cognitive commitment defined: a colleague asked me to recommend a formative assessment for progress monitoring. My reply:“you can use any of them but if the teachers aren’t cognitively committed to taking meaningful instructional action it matters not. #leadupchat
A4. We need to hit the reset button when:
It isn’t working-no results or return
The focus is on quantity & not quality
There is no continuous feedback loop to determine effectiveness of our effort
When there is a lack of cognitive commitment to implement the concept #leadupchat
A5: Empathy. What is this going to mean for moving forward? What time, treasure & Talent will be lost? And for goodness sakes hopefully “a leader” isn’t dictating a reset & any “encouraging” of a change should be coming from the group/team together. Flatten hierarchy. #leadupchat
Nothing ever worth celebrating is "one-and-done." It's those continual revisits & reflections that create strong relationships, engagements and more. #leadupchat
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@drneilgupta, @LaneWalker2, @JeremyDBond, @tsschmidty
A5. We can start by acknowledging the jobs of educators and principals have changed greatly in the last 20 years. It requires more intellectual, emotional, physical energy than it used to and we’d do well to make a commitment to focus on educator wellness. #leadupchat
And now that I have a high schooler, it feels so much harder to build relationships than at the elementary level, where our younger daughter still is. Kids’ growing independence shouldn’t be a factor in whether parents feel like they have a voice and a role. #LeadUpChat
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@JennMBarnes, @LaneWalker2, @tsschmidty
There's something energizing about relating barns to cows. I don't want to mooo. I want to mooove together with my peeps in the pastures where there is fresh air. #leadupchat
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@Jessaroo77, @mafost, @usd271sgs, @drneilgupta, @clegleiter
A5: We have to model it, meaning...when we hit reset, it doesn’t have to be a secret. Be vulnerable and share the experience. It makes us better, and shows others that it is safe to do the same. #leadupchat
A4 - when you lose sight of your end goal because you become mired in the complexities of the process itself. It’s necessary to reflect and attack the issue from a different angle. #leadupchat
A5. We can start by acknowledging the jobs of educators and principals have changed greatly in the last 20 years. It requires more intellectual, emotional, physical energy than it used to and we’d do well to make a commitment to focus on educator wellness. #leadupchat
It's simple in a way, treat people well and everything in your life and work gets easier/better/more meaningful. Doesn't mean it's easy, or that it will solve every problem, but it gives you something to work with. I like simple foundational principles like that! #leadupchat
A5 One way is to not box people in. Give them as much autonomy as possible. They will feel empowered to make decisions including ones to hit the reset button. #LeadUpChat
Jeremiah you are absolutely correct. We need this ‘we are all in this together’ authentic community who are focused on the #wholechild when we do this, we celebrate mistakes and give second chances. #Leadupchat
Schools need to back off on "curriculum scheduling" and build in time for Ts and Ss relationship supports... the relationships are really far more important than the "lessons" #altedchat
A5: We have to model it, meaning...when we hit reset, it doesn’t have to be a secret. Be vulnerable and share the experience. It makes us better, and shows others that it is safe to do the same. #leadupchat
A5-It is similar to changing the mindset of failure,failure is opportunity for growth, and resetting is opportunity to try something different. We need to use the verbage to change the connotation of the word reset! Failure good/Reset good Growth @growthmindset1#leadupchat
Thanks! Leadership is a work in progress, right?! We constantly learn from one another and from our experiences. Our goal is not to be better than someone else...it is to be better than the leader we were yesterday. 😊 #leadupchat
A5. If I were still a building principal or a district level leader I’d work on a wellness program for educators. I’m thinking yoga, a focus on health and nutrition, runner’s club, support groups, and more. Maybe I’m crazy but I think it would boost morale! #leadupchat
A5: it’s easier to hit the reset button with students than with staff. Students don’t hold grudges, or criticize your every move. They just love on you. However, a good leader needs to recognize when things are not going according to plan and apologize and move on. #leadupchat
Thanks @clegleiter - much appreciated! It was a great day, such amazing group of people! We had a great time! Hospitality, kindness, creative ideas all abound!!!! #LeadUpChat
Absolutely, simple yet profoundly effective. Not everyone will respond to it but that’s irrelevant and shouldn’t stop us from focusing on building rapport and relationships #leadupchat
When we saw content as King and knowledge as commodity it was about managing people and buildings to accomplish information transfer. NOT ANYMORE! #leadupchat
Our helpful pages for this #leadupchat Reflection page https://t.co/l34E825ehD Goals page https://t.co/n6S0TWmnQF Periodically it is important to stop and reflect on your decisions, goals etc. Getting input from your staff, students and parents should be an action you take.
Establishing relationships built on trust and honesty.
Having those difficult conversations while still keeping an open mind and a willingness to grow from them.
#leadupchat
A5 Honest communication, talking even through those tired times when no one seems to see eye-to-eye. Posing open-ended questions & truly collaborating on where we can go from here... Oo, how about finding inspiring books & people to follow who have gotten it right? #leadupchat
A5: We’ve built a culture where we really try to look out for each other & take care of one another. We all need to “reset” from time to time. Sometimes we need others to point this out because we’re in too deep to even see it. As I leader, I have to model this. #leadupchat
A5: Victor from SF. Sorry to jump in late!
As a leader, when I need staff/Ss to hit the reset button, it usually comes in a 1-1 talk. I try to build it around a form of a coaching session to help guide person towards choosing to hit the reset on their own.
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A5 2/2: When I need to address it as a group, for staff or Ss, I try to make it in the form of a discussion, whether it is during a faculty mtg or a class mtg. Ask guiding questions of the group. On rare occasions, I decide to hit that reset button as the boss.
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A6 Communicating with my team is key. We all are invested in the same Ss, so having them to turn to and lean on is vital. Also making sure we're all on the same page with certain practices so that our Ss are seeing consistency. #leadupchat
A6: A leader at any level needs to have an advisory group or a way to check the pulse of the organization. In the absence of multiple perspectives, the leader may hit game over and realize there is no reset. #leadupchat
A6 - keep your end goal in mind and surround yourself with a good team where open dialogue and honesty is the norm... not just with people who think like you. #LeadUpChat
A6: reflect before you do something. Make sure you have other people look at it and agree. Do ongoing reflections and tweaking before it gets out of control. #leadupchat
A6: When I know that the mission is one that is best for teachers or students I will keep moving in a forward trajectory. #leadupchat Sometimes I have to remember: no pain no gain!
A6 I reflect constantly and try to see issues from different perspectives and get feedback from key stakeholders. I try to create a vision-if we are moving along that vision then we are good. As @DavidGeurin shares “be firm in principles but flexible in practices.” #leadupchat
Progress.
Is this making a difference? Are we just spinning our wheels or are lives changing?
#CarpeDiem progressivism means Bias to Action and being confident to learn from failure and move on to the next idea. #leadupchat
A6. Think of a squirrel .... jumping from one tree to another, from one digging episode to another.
Wouldn't it be far better to take it slow, be sure the team is on board with you, and focus on a small amount of goals? #LeadUpChat
A6: I remind myself that outcomes don’t happen overnight & with too much change, discontinuity happens & no one wins. Small adjustments along the way produce BIG results- I keep that at the forefront. #LeadUpChat#edleadership#TXed#EDUchat#EduGladiators
I am realizing this now! Just because you are broadcasting doesn't mean everyone has to receive it, but as you mentioned to me before...keep on doing it. Keep focusing on relationships, keep building rapport, and keep pressing on. It's worth the time and effort! #leadupchat
Interesting. My mentor who is retired and was an educator for 32 years, with over 20 as a principal told me the same thing. He said they weren’t asking of me what they are asking of you. It was different. The job has changed but the support hasn’t. That’s the issue. #leadupchat
