Episode 82 – School Connectedness

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Elizabeth Suddath @ElizabethS_OK – Director of Prevention Services at the Oklahoma State Department of Education

Overview of chat topic

School Connectedness

Questions from the chat:

Welcome, #oklaed pic.twitter.com/bQ5SQJHe7Y

— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

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Q1 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/pN42JcqRcn

— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

A1: Being connected across other classrooms and grades is important at our school. We use each other as buddy teachers and it really just helps kids take a break and get refocused. It helps with deescalation. #oklaed

— Stephanie Peppers (@nerdyfirsties) September 17, 2018

A1. My strategy is easy. I listen to my S’s. Then give them my two cents. I also try to go to as many DC events I can. I even went to a cheer competition yesterday which is like my worse nightmare, but I went to support my kids. #OklaEd

— Kristy Cooper (@kriscoop80) September 17, 2018

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Q2 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/U1CWodwHgn

— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

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— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

A2: My HS sci teacher would give me articles on micro/genetics and let me do independent study on those subjects my Sr yr because there was no higher level class for them. I’ll never forget Theressa Rader #SequoyahClaremore #oklaed https://t.co/qngjyLcNm8

— Jeffery Corbett (@JefferyCorbett) September 17, 2018

A2: I remember our phone was disconnected growing up&my elementary school principal Mr. Hinton drove2 our house to check on us. 👀My gym teacher Mr. P @SteedChargers also showed that he really cared by building relationships with us and holding us to high expectations! #oklaed https://t.co/g8KpNa0900

— Shane A. Sanders, M.Ed. (@edu_sanders70) September 17, 2018

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Q3 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/4qggxBQ3EL

— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

A3: Breakfast, Lunch, & after school pick up are the best ways 4 me as an administrator to tap into the lives of our kiddos. Good convos that help build relationships that can correlate to real world connections in classroom lessons & social expectations in the building. #Oklaed https://t.co/prme3OPDlJ

— Shane A. Sanders, M.Ed. (@edu_sanders70) September 17, 2018

A3: While this is an old tool it still works, I always ask my kids about their weekends and nights, even if the answer is, “it was good”. That will open the door for later down the road to getting deeper and more connected. #OklaEd https://t.co/drB2hUFPCe

— Mr. Mitchell (@GuyMitchell14) September 17, 2018

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Q4 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/qVWvVjUTT1

— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

A4: Stay up with topics that are relevant on social media. It’s how our kids get their info these days. Listen to what makes them tick & what gets their blood hot. Don’t pretend to walk in their shoes,but empathize with them, and let them know you’re in the bunker w/them! #oklaed https://t.co/6xqTJMabLl

— Mike Dunn (@Coach_Mike_D) September 17, 2018

A4: I have to admit this is different for me. Most of my students are of color like me. This makes them feel very comfortable and sometimes they say inappropriate things. I have to work on them being sensitive to each other. #oklaed

— Mrs. Telannia Norfar (@thnorfar) September 17, 2018

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Q5 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/JSZmRTFwUQ

— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

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— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

A5) Fresh Starts every single day go a long way w Ss. As. Bldg Admin I sometimes would ask a S – “so what do you think should be a consequence for this situation?” Consistency is huge and New Mercies every day go a long way w Ss. Take the time to discuss w Ss. Not just 🔨 #oklaed https://t.co/tZPMqopISy

— Dr. April Grace (@ShawneeSup) September 17, 2018

A5: As the question suggests, discipline is about "teaching" rather than "punishing." This should be the aim of all schools when it comes to student behavior. #oklaed

— Dale Chu (@Dale_Chu) September 17, 2018

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Q6 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/pvrFZDCIiy

— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

A6: let your kids talk to each other. Your students should know everyone’s name and something about them. Make time for it. Again, morning meetings are perfect. Let them talk as they work, and work together. #oklaed https://t.co/Kl2WfCGRgP

— aub (@AubreeNoelle2) September 17, 2018

A6: let your kids talk to each other. Your students should know everyone’s name and something about them. Make time for it. Again, morning meetings are perfect. Let them talk as they work, and work together. #oklaed https://t.co/Kl2WfCGRgP

— aub (@AubreeNoelle2) September 17, 2018

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Q7 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/LtR4bZzaIl

— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

A7) Recommend the chapter of Innovator's Mindset by @gcouros that discusses "Engagement vs Empowerment." Empowerment should be the new normal. #oklaed

— Amber McMath (@mrsmcreading) September 17, 2018

A7 I remind students that they have a voice, and that I am providing them with tools they need to use that voice. I tell them that what they have to say is important & I listen so that they can see that. Again, I still need to work on getting better about this. #oklaED

— Michelle Waters 📚 (@watersenglish) September 17, 2018

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Q8 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/oGY1Ko53NR

— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

A8: It's important for me as their teacher to own my mistakes in front of them. To not pretend it didn't happen. I model how to make a mistake and how it's okay, and how to learn from it. #oklaed

— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 17, 2018

A8: I teach AP and Pre AP classes. They are HARD. But we struggle together! If you get it help someone who doesn't, if none of us get it we look it up and figure it out together, every mistake or failure is an opportunity to learn! #oklaed

— Renee Bell (@Biobellrocks) September 17, 2018

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Q9 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/IzEvdFFFMK

— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

A9: I love Admins are seen around the building regularly. My husband believes in this strongly. He takes his laptop to classrooms & works. Is in the hall constantly. He wants to be connected all day long. #oklaed

— Kristin Atchley (@KristinAtchley) September 17, 2018

A9: I LOVE seeing cross grade leadership. We just started book buddies with kindergarteners. It’s amazing how Ss disposition changes when they are the ‘big kid.’ #oklaed https://t.co/nFetXj6TcT

— Madeline Shields (@made_shields) September 17, 2018

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Q10 #oklaed pic.twitter.com/rw07KoPpFF

— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

A10 – A year ago I was there. I had moved to more of a student centered approach and group work over lecture. I felt it was harder to connect. I reached out to former Ss and asked what made the connection with them strong. #oklaed #MDubLearns https://t.co/nEURDWGjVy

— Todd Gragg (@MrGragg) September 17, 2018

A10: Quiet time to reaffirm myself. Zumba and french fries help too #oklaed

— Ms.S (@KndrgartnROX) September 17, 2018

Thank you!! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/AUxnXSWKn2

— Elizabeth Suddath (@ElizabethS_OK) September 17, 2018

Boomsauce tweet(s) of the night:

Erin:

A8: It's important for me as their teacher to own my mistakes in front of them. To not pretend it didn't happen. I model how to make a mistake and how it's okay, and how to learn from it. #oklaed

— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 17, 2018

Scott:

A4: Our AP Lit motto: “We don’t just read dead white guys.” We have to be intentional about creating an environment that supports diversity not just in curriculum but by giving them choices as well. #oklaed

— Jessica Robinson (@JessRob) September 17, 2018

Next week on the #oklaed chat

Kim Blodgett @KimberBlodgett – Creating a Positive School Culture

Join us at 8 PM CST Sunday on Twitter for the #OklaEd chat!