Connect, Extend, and Challenge by Ini Obot https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n Welcoming and Affirming Environment en-us 2021-10-27 18:57:09 UTC 2025-12-25 15:46:06 UTC hello@padlet.com We have had a Reopening Team since June 2021 in anticipation of this school year. This structure connects to providing space for teachers to discuss fostering and maintaining healthy relationships with our students and families. https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852088313 2021-10-28 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852088313 We have a strong culture of restorative circles and structures for mediation in our community. This has helped us address some of the conflicts that have occurred between students this year. https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852090210 2021-10-28 17:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852090210 https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852094203 This connects to c-30's that I have sat on recently. Listening to parent's perspectives on candidates is always so insightful and on point. It makes me think about why I never had parents on my hiring committee that was not a c-30. ]]> 2021-10-28 17:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852094203 The work of the Reopening Team can't be one-and-done. The team need has to develop the capacity to respond in multiple ways, to diverse concerns and diverse schools of thought. There needs to be an emphasis on seeing and addressing intersectionality grounded in SEL support. https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852095782 2021-10-28 17:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852095782 cthomason5 https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852096951 As a white woman who is supporting schools in an inquiry cycle, I would like to be mindful of framing our discussions on data around equity. I spoke with another coach today, for example, who is using Edward Fergus' definitions of biases/deficit thinking and Elena Aguilar's inference ladder to help preface the work. Having open conversations in the beginning about how we speak about the data, and ultimately black and brown students, can help establish an affirming environment. ]]> 2021-10-28 17:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852096951 I am thinking about how we can be more inclusive with our parents, especially since many of them aren't vaccinated and can't enter the building. I like the idea of multi-stakeholder groups to push the school forward. https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852097522 2021-10-28 17:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852097522 The question I ask myself is, "What are the implications for how the Reopening Team will morph into something more like a Climate Committee moving forward?" https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852100335 2021-10-28 17:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852100335 cthomason5 https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852100995 It is a reminder to include as many stakeholders as possible. As a coach, thinking about how to always center students and student voices in supporting teachers with planning and inquiry work. ]]> 2021-10-28 18:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852100995 There is a group of 9th graders new to our community that have been involved with a number of incidents. As we dig deeper, we are uncovering many of them are in foster care and have experienced abandonment. I am thinking about how we can more effectively support them so that they don't continue to act out. Hurt people hurt people. Healed people heal people. We need to actively support their healing. https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852105152 2021-10-28 18:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852105152 cthomason5 https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852108112 My continued challenge is how to call teachers in to difficult conversations where they will be receptive and modeling my own challenges/growth as a white woman. Learning how to do this work in a transformational way can be really challenging but necessary for creating affirming/welcoming environments.]]> 2021-10-28 18:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852108112 https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852108580 I'm thinking about how we connect with families on a consistent basis using multi-modalities. And how how are we including more stakeholders in that part of connecting with families. ]]> 2021-10-28 18:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852108580 Schools are doing all sorts of incentives and celebrations to bring students in to the building and improve attendance. https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852117508 2021-10-28 18:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852117508 How often is "what we are doing now" actually revisited to think deeply about whether it is working? Constant checking in regularly with various constituencies is important. https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852119430 2021-10-28 18:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852119430 Recruiting new students to be part of the followng committees. Peer Mediation (Issue between students) and Fairness Committee (Issue between staff and student) dwhite249 https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852120076 2021-10-28 18:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852120076 Culture is everything, literally. All aspects of a school create its culture. We could be more intentional around posting in many languages in our schools. https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852120329 2021-10-28 18:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852120329 Provide space for staff to process and engage. dwhite249 https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852122811 2021-10-28 18:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852122811 The hiring process. Although we haven't hired any new teachers we can 'resurrect' our hiring committee for all positions including sub paras and school aides. We can hold the standard for any position posted at our school. dwhite249 https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852127859 2021-10-28 18:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852127859 Developing SUCCESSFUL and SUSTAINABLE multiple means of family engagement. dwhite249 https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852129645 2021-10-28 18:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852129645 https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852132626 Staff/Personnel. Building Capacity. Always prioritizing while making sure other priorities are being met. Giving space for others to lead. ]]> 2021-10-28 18:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852132626 The school building is a special place where the community can and should create welcoming spaces for all stakeholders. Schools should be viewed as a community institution where ALL members grow. https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852344293 2021-10-28 20:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852344293 I am thinking about how important it is for all faculty and staff to become familiar with, and embrace CRSE. CRSE can be the bridge we use to connect with our students, and for our students to connect with us. Build and mantain relationships, have good intentions and know the people you serve. https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852351836 2021-10-28 20:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/iniobot/45vfgexupinzjg4n/wish/1852351836