Episode 99 – Community Engagement and Partnerships
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Dr. April Grace @shawneesup Shawnee Superintendent and Melonie Hau @melhau11 Newcastle Superintendent
Overview of chat topic
Community Engagement and Partnerships
Questions from the chat:
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— Dr. April Grace (@ShawneeSup) January 21, 2019
A1. Not sure that it is an innovative way, but we offer S's in OKCPS way to see what jobs are available to them in the local and surrounding areas. #oklaed https://t.co/ILqs6f4WAH
— Adam Rogers M.Ed. (@MrRogersTech) January 21, 2019
A1: @tulakestwisters our school was so integrated into the community through outreach. The schoolhouse was the heartbeat of our community and when the doors were open there was always a sense of taking care of one another through various aspects. #oklaed
— Carri Hicks (@hicks4ok) January 21, 2019
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— Dr. April Grace (@ShawneeSup) January 21, 2019
A2 – I’m learning that effective community engagement is more about listening than talking— and is richer when we purposely seek to include those who seldom show up to engage. #oklaed https://t.co/eA4apJI2H8
— Joy Hofmeister (@joy4ok) January 21, 2019
A2) Key stakeholders are ones that impact the school beyond just planning and meeting. There must be action that benefits our students in learning and benefits our partner so the relationship can be sustained. #oklaed https://t.co/9x04ozolHP
— Jack Reed (@jlreed2011) January 21, 2019
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— Dr. April Grace (@ShawneeSup) January 21, 2019
A3) Burning Bridges. Social media is a blessing and a curse. When you attack someone on social media for disagreeing on one issue, you lose a potential ally on another issue or project in the future. This isn’t helpful for community engagement. #oklaed https://t.co/HMQEClVkMR
— Angela Clark Little (@angmlittle) January 21, 2019
A3) Ensuring our partnerships are with those that represent and respect the diversity of cultures of our students is vital and something I hope we are intentional about. #oklaed
— Tiffany Neill (@tiffanyneill) January 21, 2019
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— Dr. April Grace (@ShawneeSup) January 21, 2019
A4) Organized email groups, face-to-face convos, regularly inviting others to visit our school, regularly asking current partners for feedback. #oklaed https://t.co/ptmb3WpXOG
— Andrea Crowe (@EdPsych8) January 21, 2019
A) Seek out those who might disagree with you but would be willing to have an honest conversation. The goal is to keep truth from becoming the first casualty. #oklaed
— Roger Thompson (@oksenthompson) January 21, 2019
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— Dr. April Grace (@ShawneeSup) January 21, 2019
A5) when needing parent representation on committees, please include a parent who is not also employed at the school #RepresentationMatters #oklaed
— Lori Wathen (@Lsooner2) January 21, 2019
A5 This is a weakness of mine. I used to be able to say I was new to the comm, but I'm not anymore & seeing how more recent transplants have been able to involve the comm makes me push myself. I'm awkward & get too excited about school & babble. Gotta work on it. #Oklaed
— Nessa Perez (@vperezy) January 21, 2019
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— Dr. April Grace (@ShawneeSup) January 21, 2019
A6.
— Andre Daughty (@andredaughty) January 21, 2019
– Attend community events to understand vs to reply
– Attend not trying to be the savior on the mission field.
– Learn the culture, not to appropriate it for likes on social media, but to understand what can work best for students.
I have more but… #oklaed
A6 If we don't hear or listen to the voices of all stakeholder groups we will never be able to see where there is inequity and you can't fix a problem you don't know exists #oklaed
— Jason Bengs (@jasonbengs) January 21, 2019
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— Dr. April Grace (@ShawneeSup) January 21, 2019
A7 invite them to school and school functions, show them what we're about. We ask MAIP what they want to see from graduates. #oklaed https://t.co/CzZqJhLHtb
— KRobEmerine, M.Ed. 🤙 (@k_emerine) January 21, 2019
A7) Information! Inform community members of your needs, strengths, and weaknesses. Invite them into schools and classrooms. Ask for their help and expertise. Don't let potential go untapped. #oklaed
— Tiffany K. Peltier (@tiffany_peltier) January 21, 2019
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— Dr. April Grace (@ShawneeSup) January 21, 2019
A8: I take nearly 100 freshmen every Thursday to the church next door for free lunch and fellowship. So thankful for this partnership! Thank you Sunnylane United Methodists! #oklaed
— Steve Gilliland (@Stv_Gilliland) January 21, 2019
A8. There are many local heroes who are helping students. It still takes a village, and the community is that village!https://t.co/9xEwDsfGp2#oklaed
— Andre Daughty (@andredaughty) January 21, 2019
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— Dr. April Grace (@ShawneeSup) January 21, 2019
A9) Make a friend in a key role within your community and ask them to have coffee. Don’t wait until you need something. This has to be an ongoing effort. #oklaed https://t.co/MTInq1D7kU
— Angela Clark Little (@angmlittle) January 21, 2019
A9. Get out there and invite #oklaed https://t.co/5ENcsr62oO
— Kristy Cooper 🌎🌍🌏 (@kriscoop80) January 21, 2019
Boomsauce Tweet(s) of the Night:
Scott:
I also have to shoutout my district for allowing me to bring in Gubernatorial candidates, media, etc. during the Governor’s race. They were so supportive and helped me weather some of the scrutiny that comes along with that exposure. #oklaed #altusps #jrobgov https://t.co/QokfqgUBUx
— Jessica Robinson (@JessRob) January 21, 2019
A6: When you ensure everyone has a seat at the table, then everyone can truly have a seat at the table.
— Tyler Bridges (@bridgestyler) January 21, 2019
Nothing disenfranshises the underrepresented more than being underrepresented when talking about the real needs of the community you serve. #oklaed https://t.co/u5RwwKzxbA
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