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How do we engage in difficult conversations with students around the pandemic, police violence/racial injustice, BLM?

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Working as a team/communication systems and structures between teachers, paraprofessionals and MH providers

Response:

Para’s are  adaptable to students' needs and schedules. Teachers would provide them access  to google drives and make adaptations for students ahead of time. Also, communicating by email with all  teachers (GenEd and SPED) to ensure they were aware with what was happening at home for their students (tech issues, taking care of other siblings,  etc) and creating flexible deadlines

Meet weekly with teachers to talk about what was going on and how to engage each student. Also, communicating what the wins and challenges for each week were.

Taking it week by week

Building relationships virtually - checking in at the same time each morning and/or questions about what was happening/how they were feeling in the moments. Getting curious about individual needs through that. Also, making sure to respond promptly to continue engagement.

Talk to the parents and ask similar questions

Using rethink as a resource

Allowing the paras to take the initiative with Rethink and progress monitoring

Dividing up responsibilities between staff members

Connecting with our own team members

Playing virtual games

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Establishing Trust & Safety with/for Families

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Establishing Trust & Safety with/for Families

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For some of our more challenging/defensive families, how do we create/establish a healthy, fruitful relationship? Not much can be done when there is no relationship.  How have other staff been able to do this?

Response:

Sending out personalized letters

Going to students houses and dropping off goody bags  for students. Virtual home visits and tours!

Send letters out – personally hand written to connect with students and families

Creating a pen pal club with their classes and students, having them meet once a week to exchange the letters

Introduction folders for each family with resources and fun things for them to engage in during remote learning.

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How to maximize engagement with students who are simultaneously engaged with other forms of tech ( video games, cell phones, etc.)? But hey, at least they are showing up!

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How to maximize engagement with students who are simultaneously engaged with other forms of tech ( video games, cell phones, etc.)? But hey, at least they are showing up!

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Response:

Trying to be flexible as much as possible

Allowing start times that are convenient for students due to nature and home life (even after dinner or 11oclock at night!)

Pick your battles - lay out expectations and model them frequently

Working with families to motivate students getting back on track

Set clear expectations for media usage with both students and families ahead of time.

Allow for brain breaks to reduce academic fatigue.

Have incentives for staying off media and completing work.

Earning video game parties for staying engaged.

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What are some ideas for remote progress monitoring?

Response:

Point sheets

Rethink - familiarizing with that program is beneficial

The simpler the better

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I'd like to know more ideas for including AN students in the community and successful transitions to gen ed.

Response:

(5) 50 min classes for inclusion

Live classes for all students - para would support during that live class

Live Dinner with (teacher) - log on to cook with (teacher)

Students would go to all the classes that they typically would on a regular school day, just virtually

Communication with GenEd teacher

Paras support by going into learning spaces with students

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Response:

know what to expect/have expectations - having mentors - encourage students about previous actions.

Peer to peer check ins

Living room idea? opening up morning meetings to create a feel of home and comfort in sharing vulnerability and connecting first thing in the morning. Living room is a safe space for connection

Current event time - talking about what is happening in our communities

Engage in any learning based on one topic - students build it up - involving students on what topics the groups are interested in that relate to their lives.

***realitycheckcolorado.com - takes them through (their wish list) what they want in lives vs. what the job they want will pay - road map for students - Does this exist?

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Are the ways to build in reinforcement for remote learning ?
Response:

Having conversations and weekly phone meetings around supporting parents and caregivers to help prepare them for remote learning. For example, we worked on creating schedules for all family members and coaching around implementation – specifically, setting in time for breaks and creating reinforcer to keep them engaged  (tv, video game times)

End-of-the-week reward/incentive drop off - Just like we did in the classroom, just remotely (if families are okay with it.

Using center program budget for purchasing reinforcers – mailing home pokemon cards (or other things they are interesting in) based on point sheets

Sending home virtual gift cards to grub hub, Xbox

Competing with other teachers/students in kahoot lessons - class earns prize

Giving kids our google voice numbers to  text or call when needed. Texting students in the morning to help remind them to log on

Dropping off a soda and package of cookies

Office hours at the end of every day to address concerns and earning points for participating in a positive way

Allowing students to earn points just by showing up and turning on computer (rigor)

Individualize incentives - meet students on their level

Make expectations and incentives transparent

Get families involved to help student get motivated

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Handful of students not engaging - not able to get in touch with parents

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Kids are hitting a wall after lunch. How are teachers troubleshooting this? Designing a responsive schedule? Other ideas?