Parent Advisory Council Padlet Activity by https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji en-us 2021-02-17 15:40:50 UTC 2021-04-23 15:43:45 UTC hello@padlet.com small classes https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452081441 Hybrid model offered smaller class sizes and more individual attention for each student. ]]> 2021-04-23 14:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452081441 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452083042 The school is able to come into our homes virtually]]> 2021-04-23 14:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452083042 Students are able to pick online or in person and be successful https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452083353 2021-04-23 14:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452083353 Partnering with Childcare/Afterschool/Wrap around care. We often see families more than teachers, and can help bridge the school family gap https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452083830 2021-04-23 14:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452083830 From a volunteer and caregiver participation perspective: the move to zoom meetings for sch bd and volunteer organizations helped increase participation for families who can't afford daycare and have time/travel limits. I had not really paid attn to that equity issue prior to pandemic. https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452084517 2021-04-23 14:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452084517 personal attention https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452085205 Working with kids at home allowed me to help my child individually with writing and other subjects.]]> 2021-04-23 14:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452085205 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452085549 smaller classes
more school counselors for students SEL]]> 2021-04-23 14:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452085549 Options for students and families and how to we make this the new norm https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452086553 2021-04-23 14:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452086553 engaging variety of learning styles and parents https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452086768 2021-04-23 14:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452086768 MPS failed to respect their District Advisory Council Delegates on April 1st meeting to "discuss" the re-opening plan. Delegates were given info they already had and their questions in the chat were not addressed. When delegates reached out, no response was given. Trust with our parent leaders in the district was broken as a result. There was no accountability. https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452088906 2021-04-23 14:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452088906 Making the family central to children's learning experience. Good outcomes for children can only happen if their families are supported. https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452088994 2021-04-23 14:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452088994 Constant phone calls, text or emails https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452089059 2021-04-23 14:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452089059 No parent volunteers https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452090344 Not being allowed to volunteer in schools added more pressure on teachers. ]]> 2021-04-23 14:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452090344 "Covid brought inequities to light" - St. Superintendent Stafford Taylor https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452090418 2021-04-23 14:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452090418 Host several town hall meetings https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452091477 2021-04-23 14:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452091477 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452092627 parents being able to choose ]]> 2021-04-23 14:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452092627 more opportunities for students with disabilities to participate https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452094238 2021-04-23 14:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452094238 broader access to on-line meetings would be fantastic for families https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452095700 2021-04-23 14:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452095700 For those of us with older children, virtual school gave us the opportunity to spend more time with our kids before they leave for college. https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452096965 2021-04-23 14:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452096965 I hear from many quarters that scholars' grown ups learned a lot of new things about their needs and learning styles while they learned from home. It's exciting to dream about how we can bring that learning back into schoolhouses and help teachers and caregivers communicate this stuff more effectively and regularly https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452097845 2021-04-23 14:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452097845 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452098277 parents and students having a voice in their learning style
the inequities came to light and hopeful change will occur for the better]]> 2021-04-23 14:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452098277 The online/virtual options have given families more opportunities to be involved. Also going forward these might be options for families to stayed involved when road blocks may be present. https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452098666 2021-04-23 14:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452098666 Engagement opportunities for families that work around various schedules https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452101080 2021-04-23 14:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452101080 Children and youth with special health care needs, other agencies that support children outside of school, positive mental health practices is important https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452102325 2021-04-23 14:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452102325 District parents will demand respect and acknowledgement or leave in frustration. https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452102930 2021-04-23 14:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452102930 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452104028 communication and consistant communication]]> 2021-04-23 14:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452104028 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452104039 Our Admins overruled the votes from parents and school board members who were acting on what the taxpayers voted. ]]> 2021-04-23 14:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452104039 Using a combination of virtual and in person meetings post pandemic https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452108053 2021-04-23 15:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452108053 Excitement in the ability to bring more tech into the home when needed. The ability for districts to explore more tech opportunities for their staff and students. Also the generational learning experience with older adults being home with kids or grandkids to help them learn and learn themselves with newer tech. https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452108162 2021-04-23 15:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452108162 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452108408 Short summaries available online to see feedback and improvements made.

]]> 2021-04-23 15:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452108408 yes continue with online access https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452109147 2021-04-23 15:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452109147 we need to make sure ALL families have internet access and the training to access online information https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452113088 2021-04-23 15:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452113088 MPS needs more virtual options within the district for those students who suffer anxiety for various reasons, they've flourished in a virtual format - let's do more of that! https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452115288 2021-04-23 15:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452115288 Accessibility: closed captions; ASP interpretation https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452115376 2021-04-23 15:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452115376 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452115679 Parents had to get FOIA and were charged hundreds of dollars to recieve data of student performance which had failed across the board, yet the administration and school board was NOT asking these questions. ]]> 2021-04-23 15:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452115679 We all need to strive and work harder as parents and educators and districts and the state to make sure both urban and rural are getting the internet and broadband options that are available to them. No more excuses to not be able to provide internet access to all in the state of WI https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452117660 2021-04-23 15:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452117660 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452120802 Parents are a major factor in kids success in work at home and in school. Finding issues early and correcting them can put kids on a better path from earlier on.

]]> 2021-04-23 15:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452120802 Constant communication. Flood emails. Flood phones. Flood texts. Just overload the communication in any form available. https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452125203 2021-04-23 15:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452125203 We have been given an inside look at the challenges that educators face day to day in the classroom with technology failures and student struggles. As parents we need to support our educators by holding the administration accountable. https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452125555 2021-04-23 15:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452125555 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452131406 Please provide avenues for feedback and then we need to see our ideas are sincerely considered and then implemented by parents and staff to really becoming a team. ]]> 2021-04-23 15:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452131406 Children with special care and or needs. I also feel everyone child is crucial now more than ever. This last year has really brought that to the forefront more than ever. https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452131482 2021-04-23 15:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452131482 First and foremost offer online zoom or virtual town halls. Also maybe create pockets in the state that can be represented by us or other members to host town halls in local schools and have these conversations when things get back to a "normal" Again flood the opportunities to be involved. Again both statewide virtually and in person. Town halls both virtual and in person are very popular. https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452137377 2021-04-23 15:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452137377 A fresh engagement insight from just right now in this meeting would be how astounding it is that this meeting is being led by a former superintendent that supported using public tax dollars for private enterprise. Shocking, really. Tone deaf https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452137668 2021-04-23 15:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452137668 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452140796 A diverse community needs to be included. 

]]> 2021-04-23 15:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452140796 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452144636 Allowing written comments, allow phone-in comments, allow in person meetings as well. All comments spoken out durin  the meetings. ]]> 2021-04-23 15:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452144636 Many parents feel anxiety when you highlight their role as their child's educator. I would love to help families move from anxiety to empowerment. Educators can help families find the joy in their role. https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452151245 2021-04-23 15:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452151245 Students https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452210043

]]> 2021-04-23 15:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452210043 I think this year has demonstrated that caregivers will get involved with their kids' education when they are enabled to and can (like the Ross Greene mantra). I often hear teachers complaining that parents dont' take up on opportunities to engage. Perhaps this year will help such educators shift their mindset from "parents don't..." to one of curiosity, ie asking how to *enable* parents and caregivers to engage https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452211707 2021-04-23 15:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452211707 Each PAC member's individual district leader (superintendent & school board prez) should receive a letter from DPI requesting an opportunity for that PAC member to present feedback to their families/community https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452212973 With an opportunity to redress if the issues were not addressed

]]> 2021-04-23 15:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452212973 Does DPI call parents and follow up with survey information? https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452213207 2021-04-23 15:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452213207 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452220340 virtual town hall meetings at different times during the day]]> 2021-04-23 15:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452220340 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452226666 Great success has been had for some schools and I have seen districts who did not make staff take leaves but they invested in staff and supported children. The outcome was six years of academic achievement to my student. They flourished with their needs being met for the first time.]]> 2021-04-23 15:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452226666 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452227939 Students
Parents
Grandparents
Afterschool programs
Early childhood
Mental health counselors
Social Services
city councils 
Business committees 

]]> 2021-04-23 15:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452227939 https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452232590 Wanting to review and rewrite. ]]> 2021-04-23 15:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/stacybroach/589j7qkbs2ez1nji/wish/1452232590