We chat every Tuesday night at 8:30-9:30 pm CST. All are welcome, especially EarlyEd teachers, leaders & experts. Co-founded & moderated by @techwnancy @JessicaCabeen & @VealHeidi
A1: We need to have realistic, challenging expectations for all students...we can't do this if we assume that everyone walks in the door equal...remember, that growth for one will not always be the same for the next. #ECEchat
A1: It's important to know where the students come from and where they're going so that you can make connections and create relationships with them. #ecechat
It is so important to know and be a part of the community. We have so many kids with realitives in the school. You will know what hardships your kiddos will face and where they will go. #ECEchat
A1: We have several transitions in our district; it is so important to me to ensure that my students feel safe, welcome, and recognize familiar faces as they come to our building @NevelnSchool and as they move out to @Holton492#ecechat
A2: We had Ts complete an info card on the Ss that were moving on to a new teacher. Both academic and SEL information requested. We also asked if there were peer recommendations or avoidances. #ECEchat
A2: This is an area we need to improve on. We do not dedicate nearly enough time to spending time with former teachers. So much can be learned. Would love to hear how you all do it. #ecechat
I work at a small school @FondrenES so I can easily talk to the Pre-K teacher about kids I will get or have. I can also check on my former kiddos and reach out if needed. Plus, I am teaching siblings/cousins of kids I've had or known before which helps. #ECEchat
A2: I'm in PreK, so most often I'm the first teacher that my kids have. However, I do go on home visits before the year starts, so I gather information about each student then. #ecechat
A2. In my situation, I need necessary info from parents,they are the first teacher and it helps me set their students up for success. Having transitioned kiddos to the next grade, it is important to share needs and positives don’t dwell on negative thoughts #ecechat
A1 As Pre-K teachers we are the students first school teacher so it is important to build a relationship with the family as they are the child's first teachers! #ecechat
A2: We had Ts complete an info card on the Ss that were moving on to a new teacher. Both academic and SEL information requested. We also asked if there were peer recommendations or avoidances. #ECEchat
When it's time to transition to Kdg, I meet with the Kdg teachers from each school in the district and give a brief rundown (academically and social-emotionally) about each child that will attend that particular school. #ecechat
A1: #ecechat#HackingEarlyLearning We need to know where our Ss come from so we plan lessons that will be meaningful and engaging to them. We also need to know where they are going so we can help them reach their goals.
A2: I think it is easier in our elementary buildings because we have 4 grade levels - the teacher take ownership over all the kids they interact with on a daily basis; teams share with each other at the beginning and the end of the year within the building #ecechat
A2: #ECEChat#HackingEarlyLearning We gain information from Ss prior teachers through Pink/Blue sheets that have data on the child as well as notes on what worked for interventions/enrichment to help keep great things in place.
A2: Transitions between building pose a more difficult challenge; from our K Center @WKC492 to our 4 ele. we have a form that the K teachers complete for EVERY child so we can learn about ALL of them; focuses a lot of social skills, emotional skills, ex. functioning #ecechat
PC from TN, jumping in from a flight to TX.
A2: It's all about relationships, so any info you can gain from previous connections can be huge. That being said, it's also important to not judge a kid negatively based on a previous poor experience with another teacher. #ECEchat
A3: Academic achievements, areas of difficulty, coping skills used, friends, home environment/background...we want to look at the whole child as much as possible. I want the Ts to be able to see how far a Ss has come and where they need to take them. #ECEchat
A2: info from former T is impt I think that the info you gain from parent questionnaires and phone calls at BOY more important. Each year their is a clean slate...these are great ways to put #relationshipsfirst#ecechat#HackingEarlyLearning
Q3: I'll share where each child is academically and social-emotionally. If there are particular behavior challenges with a student, I'll give a brief overview and what I've done with the child that has been successful. I try to inform, not scare. #ecechat
A3: Share their story. Sounds simple, but often overlooked. So many of our kids live in extreme circumstances that are hard for many of us to fathom. As Ts, we have to meet our kids where they are, & a huge part of that is knowing each child's story. #ECEchat
A1 We must know what skills students have that we can build upon. We must know the goal to help students reach it with proper support/scaffolding, etc #ECEchat
Well, the 1st grade teacher switched from my teacher bff to my husband. They both knew the incoming kids and made those connections throughout the year. If any questions arise I am able to give some input on academics, behavior, or SEL. #ECEchat
A3- Academic and behavior information on the student. Health concerns and RTI information. We write a few sentences about the student to help the teacher get to know strengths and any concerns. #ecechat
A3. For some of my hardest kiddos I have built in time for them to spend time in the next grade classroom building that relationship before the next year starts #ECEChat
A3: Student stories are the most powerful; helps teacher understand the child and their circumstances - more important than Reading and Math scores #ecechat
A2 we have articulation cards that we fill out and pass on from teacher to teacher. I often visit the kinder teacher to get insight as to certain behaviors or attitudes and what worked and didn’t during kinder #ECEchat
For me, it’s usually after school, I stop by to ask about a specific student briefly on an “as-needed” basis. Would be amazing if we were given time as a site! #ECEchat
After tonight I will work to improve my student's transitions by..... preparing my kids for 1st grade, letting my parents know what to expect academically next year, and by building a better picture of the whole child for next years teacje #ECEChat
A3: One year, we invited all of the PreK teachers [public and private] to share in PD with our K staff to build relationships and transitions throughout the community #ecechat
After tonight I will work to improve my student's transitions by…working with our teams to find more time to focus on transitions from grade to grade and building to building. #ecechat
After tonight I want to ensure the success of my kiddos as they enter Kinder. I have a couple of friends that I want to be sure to stay connected with and help them succeed through triage, breaks and or check-in check out #ECEChat
Action: Idea from @MESPAprincipals conference and tonight: building in a community outreach by going to student homes to welcome them as part of their transition; also being visible at our @WKC492 center this Spring to meet and interact with the new students #ecechat
A3 EOY math and writing grade as well as DRA reading level. IEP or SST info if applicable. Spanish language proficiency (for our immersion program) and EL level. Room for additional notes on back :) #ECEchat
After tonight I will improve my students’ transitions by offering parents suggestions to keep practicing the target language (Spanish) at home during the summer to avoid regression of language fluency and comprehension (camps, books, movies, classes, etc) #ECEchat
A3. We will be sharing Social Emotional first and foremost. Academics second. We will share summative and formative data including teachers observations. We will also share likes and dislikes in the classrooms. #ecechat
I will work to improve transitions by helping facilitate team meetings before the last week of school. We will share more than academic skill information. We will also schedule fall meetings too to address concerns before they become an issue. #ecechat
