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I've never received clarity on who my site's "unduplicated" students actually are this school year. 

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I've never received clarity on who my site's "unduplicated" students actually are this school year. 

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*Google classroom
*Google Meet
*Zoom
*email retrieval
*BUSD and Berkeley library site use training
*How to access teachers' materials on YouTube and other sites
*how to assist a student/family with Google classroom issues

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IA professional development: basics of google classroom and zoom, e-mail norms, uploading videos, small group instruction as it's done online, and content PD in math and reading.

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Google Classroom
Using email
Zoom
How to check in and set work for students for the day and check out

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Understanding how Google Classroom works.

How to use Google supports, in the suites.

How to help students manage time

How to run ZOOM and Google Meet

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Google Meet and Zoom, Google Classroom
Email, basic Google applications
Clever

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google email,classroom,
accessing content on library websites

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The IA situation is incredibly stressful - how to organize, etc.

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I'm bomb...but that's my resting position....

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Waiting patiently for them to start.  Have no idea what secretary is doing.

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Working very hard.  Ready for IA's to help (some already had been volunteering.  Struggling because teachers are all over the map with assignments.

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Hanging in there, we need to figure out how SpEd and Zoom are going to work without berkelely.net emails and therefore no CLEVER

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Success: just hired a fantastic teacher for next year

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Successes
1. We have an MOU in place!
2. LEARNS Program Specialists have been meeting regularly
3. Expectations for participation has been shared with staff

Challenges
1. Some ITs aren't responding.
2. Getting our plan rolled out quickly.

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Being new to BUSD, figuring out the ways that budget works and writing SPSA along with some of the other end of year technical things is challenging. I'm really challenged by continual security issues at the school-it's really taking a lot of time and is perplexing, even since the place has been completely re-keyed.

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Feeling stressed with the workload.  It feels like I am doing double the work.  It is a challenge to balance everything going on.  I am never able to unplug.

The ELAC meeting yesterday was uplifting.

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Successes:

Our Counseling Team reaching out to students who are missing and/or sick has been great. We've identified many families that have been in need of assistance.

I've got a cadre of super tech youngins who have creative ways of working with kids and LOVE to share.

Most teachers are partnering with the people they need to partner with..not too many lone wolves.

Challenges:

Trying to maintain any sense of accountability, all around

Folks worried about grading.actually, we are kind of committed to not worrying about grading.

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I think a challenge initially was getting all the teachers on the same page with work. It has also been a bit difficult to keep teachers from being overly demanding. The success has been the positive feedback we have received as of late from some of the families that found it challenging in the beginning.

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The MOU with BCCE around IAs is a concern.  3 Hours of student contact time seems to be written for TK-12 and to meet IEP requirements.  It is not realistic for us.  Ed Services please advise.  Thanks

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Communication is a challenge. Never sure what I am supposed to communicate and what is coming from elsewhere. When I do communicate it seems the message changes and I have to field 100 more emails about "my mistake". Vagueness on accountability is tough. Teachers are using it to their advantage and it's a glaring equity issue.

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SpEd teachers are VERY concerned about the new IA MOU. Also the use of Zoom thru BUSD will not work since our students do not have access to CLEVER (no berekely.net emails). It is a Catch-22

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It's such an odd time with Corona. Balancing life and work is challenging and there actually is a Zoom depression impact on folks right now. I'll send an article on this out.

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The two teachers have been working with students since this started. Sped team meets each week, they're glad to have gotten some direction about assessments, etc. Some parents of students with IEPs are not happy about the limited meeting time.

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Trying to keep everyone's spirits up.  I fluctuate up and down, some days really difficult and sad.  Some more manageable.  Thank goodness Debbie and Stacey keep me laughing most days!

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I spend a ton of time on email. I appreciate the teachers. I find that I am on edge more than I would like to be.....even more than usual.

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Monitoring is a challenge.
Success: teachers continue to collaborate and monitor student participation.
Assessment is a challenge.

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Some grade level are collaborating more than before, which is a HUGE win.  We had our first ELAC meeting last night, and it was very successful.  Parents were very thankful for the opportunity to connect.
Challenges:
We are all feeling overwhelmed.  Too many questions, but not enough answers.
How are we asking teachers to make classrooms lists?  The same as always?  What about Kindergarten?
Are we making our own schedules for the families to have access to the school campus?  Parents and teachers are inquiring.
Things are changing rapidly.

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Most are on it...or on something. A couple are hiding...I have sort of "mission statements/explanations" to confirm what is expected of everyone. SPED's is in progress, but here is the TWI version

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gjQ8_aFRIYR898vjhqcu-11NB23DtUai/view?usp=sharing

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Our ELD teacher has a young one of her own, but is making it work with her schedule. She's been meeting with students, and honestly, I'm not sure the curriculum she is using. She's helping families with understanding the new system.

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Hanging in there.  Some days good - some days - frustrating. I like working in sweats!

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Successes
1. Majority of BEARS IAs have been participating in weekly meetings and training sessions
2. Some are taking on supporting families with academics

Challenges -
1. Familiarity with technology.
2. Understanding where they fit in.

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We seem to be doing well. Teachers are supporting staff and students. They are meeting with teams weekly. We are also holding IEP meetings regularly. Families have seemed happy to hold these meetings.

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Some days are ok and some are awful. The unknown about the fall is taking it's toll on me. Too worried all of the time!

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Posting their own classes and collaborating with teachers. They are also helping with some of the RTI pieces. Great team members.

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Doing weekly postings, meeting with students, but not many show. They are having some difficulties posting with teachers who are using SeeSaw, but I think we've got that figured out now.

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They have popped in to staff meetings and to the site, but have not been a part of the distance learning initiative so far.

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The stress that some parents and staff members feel because of this situation comes our way, which can be difficult at times. Lots of late nights to catch up because of the kids.

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We have been meeting weekly. I will be incorporating them into the staff meeting this week. We will also get them invited to google classrooms and brainstorm ways they can support students teacher and families in the coming week

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Constantly attending meetings or trying to attend. But, I'm totally unclear on what I'm supposed to/able to do with them outside of my Admin Asst who is working registration.

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4/5 are excellent; keeping up with students and parents.

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One of the special ed teachers is doing well.  She is scheduling and facilitating IEP meetings.  She is supporting students in small groups.  I have been able to observe her providing support, and it has been positive.

The second special ed teacher has been a bit disengaged. I have parent and teacher complaints. This is the position that was unfilled for several months.

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Folks have appreciated the staff meetings

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As each week goes by, the number increases due to the the support of BSF, getting online and the COS team. The more we refine the case manager system, the more kids we get aboard.

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Balancing the high demand for communication and leadership with keeping pace in working our way through end of the year stuff... Budget meeting, SPSA, evals, hiring, PRs, etc.

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They either have their own google classrooms or are posting weekly on the teacher classrooms. I have been happy with their involvement.

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Admin. Assistants are working on enrollment, state reports, and other monthly reports.
Preschool Assistants are very confused with the letter they received yesterday. It does not apply to Preschool IAs.

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Hanging in there and can't wait for it to be over.

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non-existent except secretary. We'll see what Monday brings with the IAs and ITs.

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Secretary is focused on registrations, and responding to parent concerns. I have been recently in touch with classified staff to complete evaluations.

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Successes - Amazing participation rate but still very worried about our 15 disengaged families.
More technologically savvy!
Teachers have become better collaborators.
Challenges - Inequities in quality of student experiences due to teachers that have struggled with technology.
Lack of community feel with families!
Concerns - Very concerned about the long term impacts on our focus student and families as this drags on into the fall. We must think very smart about how we are building a hybrid program that includes learning and not just participating!

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There is a low level stress that is permeating with Covid. I think it effects all of us in a way we are not accustomed to. I'm a worrier, so I'm doing a lot of worrying about end of year duties. I'm also worrying about starting up next year.

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Less involved.

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My electives are jamming. They are working with kids, but until I get actual attendance data and a real non attend number, I won't know. I "feel" like they are engaging with whomever shows up, but they don't really "seek" anyone out. But that could be said for everyone.

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I feel like I am doing well. It just feels like I am doing more crisis management more than ever.

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Students are being served. Teacher is reaching out and teaching.

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Very concerned about the difference between participation and learning! Working very hard to support students and families in accessibility to what classroom teachers are doing. Have launched small group and individual instruction!

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We are very concerned about the historical lack of professional development around technology for IAs and how much demand there will be for 1:1 support once they return to work.

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ELD teacher is meeting with small groups, reading with individual students, and sitting in on class mtgs. She has a schedule that she has turned in to Alex.

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Very engaged with helping students in small groups and checking in with students. 

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Very engaged with helping students in small groups and checking in with students. 

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Up and down - I have a parent who's having a mental health crisis, and the community feels so fragmented.  Had a parent meeting for the 3rd grade that was well attended, parents wanted info about school reopening, etc.

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Up and down - I have a parent who's having a mental health crisis, and the community feels so fragmented.  Had a parent meeting for the 3rd grade that was well attended, parents wanted info about school reopening, etc.

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The least connected and a great deal of outreach has taken place via counselors and teachers. Working on the data right now.

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Pam Gelman and Erin Savage are providing support. They are doing a fabulous job!

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PE teacher is doing well. The teachers are very pleased with PE resources, videos, and level of engagement.

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Working to upload content and distribute to teachers. Lots of dance and drama videos, art lessons on Google Classroom, PE lessons.

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We are doing small groups and teacher is working with families to support them individually. It has been challenging to communicate with some of the families due to language differences.

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Timesheets - what is happening with those for sub IAs, School campus supervisors who work extra time and sped IAs who also work in after school? It is very unclear to me and messages seem mixed.

Big worries about the move in the fall.  Teachers are pretty wigged out...understandably!

Success - I am recording weekly videos for parents/guardians that have been well received.  I do "community meeting" videos for the kids.  Silly but a way to connect.

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My mild/mod is on it and in daily contact with students.  She has a regular schedule and is very consistent with her work.  I think some of it is emotional support vs. academic but maybe that is what is needed right now.  Mod/Severe is working - she is meeting with students regularly.  She's quiet, so I'm not sure of her whole set up. But I trust her. High maintenance parents are still high maintenance.

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Just heard IAs are supposed to start on Monday. It is going to take some organization and planning to make this effective.

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Science teacher is joining google classrooms and is working to engage with students.  I am less sure about the PE teacher - I'd like to see more visibility.  But she also is half time and has two little kids at home with her, so I don't want to put too much pressure on her.

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Gardening and Cooking - 800 garden kits went out. 

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Gardening and Cooking - 800 garden kits went out. 

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Getting fresh produce form the gardens to those in need, about 60 lbs a week, estimates.

Really impressing websites created by my team: https://www.longfellowgrows.org/

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Meeting with grade levels helps the teachers to feel connected. We get an opportunity to laugh and tell stories as we do when we're at school.

Some of our students are blossoming as distance learners.

I am concerned about classified evaluations. I don't know how I'm going to be able to get in contact and meet with all of staff.

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Creating and/or translating the activity sets and finding Spanish resources, having to create the videos in Spanish to match the lesson and not getting compensated. Teachers feel unappreciated and not valued. They are REALLY UPSET. Teachers feel BUSD is not equitable and not supporting TWI program and Spanish speaking students and families by not providing Spanish packets.

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Small group work with ELs, continuing to keep in close contact with parents.

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Some days are more productive than others. It feels good to help families and teachers problem solve.Staff meetings have been a collaborative space that's been appreciated by the staff. I often feel like I'm floating.

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Trying to keep up- Fingers typed down to the bone.  Focusing on staying positive.  Hard times with more challenges in sight.

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On Tuesday, I filmed a short video of a stuffed mascot riding a skateboard around our deserted school, will share when it's edited.
Lots of concern about next year.

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She is feeling overwhelmed.  We are meeting tomorrow to further discuss what she has going on.  It is an ongoing challenge.

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Ok. Some are overwhelmed other are rolling with it.

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Keeping secretary as busy as I can.
IA/IT will discuss tomorrow how to engage. New librarian has been doing some great read alouds for teacher use.

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This is the hardest area of distance learning. Most parents are oksy, but some are really raising a stink and making a lot of demands.

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Most teachers are doing well with regard to the teaching and learning portion, but trying to manage a lot of stress and pressure. A common theme of feeling like they aren't doing 'enough'. A lot of my focus is supporting their moral, and managing the comparisons. Many, are feeling like distance learning doesn't align to what we know about how kids learn (social learning, hands-on, etc., developmentally,). It really varies.

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Providing small group instruction still, running CoS meeting, incorporating new resources like BEARS teacher.

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They are working so hard!! And many are doing their own thing because they know what's best. Right now some are splitting me with BFT on accountability requirements of district DL sets. They are doing some very innovative stuff (relative to what they usually do)

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All SpEd teachers are holding IEP's, working with small groups or individual students, sitting in on whole class mtgs. Right now they are working to set schedules for IA's who are returning to work.

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We've offered some integrated strategies and several directed activities for identified ELD students. We also are continuing our already available services. I am working with Gloria to map out REAL ELD services for next year and have identified and official ELD teacher.

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Gardening and Cooking - Most of gardening and cooking staff are working maintaining gardens, BTA food pantry, and creating blogs, websites, and activities for DL. I have about 2 that are not doing anything. 

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Gardening and Cooking - Most of gardening and cooking staff are working maintaining gardens, BTA food pantry, and creating blogs, websites, and activities for DL. I have about 2 that are not doing anything. 

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This is very challenging for everyone, lots of second guessing everything, working incredibly hard. Overall, the sky is not falling. Worried about families who are not engaged....

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Holding small classes. Attendance is an issue. Looking for guidance regarding ELAC

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Super stressed m/m - she has executive function issues at the best of times.  She's been able to join a good number of class meetings and work with IEP students in break out groups.  The m.s teacher is doing great.

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Super stressed m/m - she has executive function issues at the best of times.  She's been able to join a good number of class meetings and work with IEP students in break out groups.  The m.s teacher is doing great.

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Continue to provide small group or individual support to students with IEPs

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Great, working overtime, helping teachers in all kinds of way...and even teaching class for our low tech veteran teacher.

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A couple of our IAs are meeting with students electronically with the Sped teacher. Some I have not heard from. I have questions about this.

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Wide ranging. Some are very connected to both the material and the students. Others do not appear as engaged and are more closely resembling the "work to rule" teacher.
IF students are not participating, our teachers do not evenly reach out to the students. Some say, "I posted the work." Others communicate a great deal and problem solve with students and families.

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One is on maternity leave, just got a sub to help the other one who is drowning, but doing well very at keeping up. She has a baby at home- poor thing.

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They are doing better this past week or so. There has been some stability in platform and technology, and they are working extremely hard.

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PE and Science teachers are very active in student learning, producing some great content that students are engaged in. Science teacher supporting upper grades with science fair. PE teacher to launch live classes on Zoom next week.

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TBD

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They are doing well. Working really hard to meet with students in small groups.