Equity PD Oct. 6th Reflection by Daliswa Kumalo https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1 As a result of today's conversation, what ideas are circling around in your mind? What is your commitment to equity in your setting? en-us 2023-10-06 18:49:18 UTC 2023-10-09 17:52:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Circling My Mind https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738217616 As we build our school and classroom culture, what strategies can we develop to engage families with this? Can we develop multiple "tiers" of expectations for those families that are maybe trying to keep their heads above water all the way to those who are able to be super involved in their child's learning process.]]> 2023-10-09 13:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738217616 Continuing On https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738218380 Continue working towards equitable access and rigor and intentional parent relationships]]> 2023-10-09 13:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738218380 https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738218683 It matters less where we are than where we are going ]]> 2023-10-09 13:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738218683 It was to good to hear the different thoughts and ideas from other staff members. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738218753 2023-10-09 13:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738218753 Connection https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219175 It was wonderful to connect and share ideas and find so much common ground with various staff members!]]> 2023-10-09 13:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219175 Attendance https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219208 Keeping conversations open with families and the attendance team regarding concerning student attendance.]]> 2023-10-09 13:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219208 Work on seeing all students and taking inventory of what students need, even the quiet one. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219305 2023-10-09 13:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219305 To keep working on student relationships and growth. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219412 2023-10-09 13:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219412 Thoughts https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219459 What is the county doing to help support these points?]]> 2023-10-09 13:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219459 Circling My Mind https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219679 I know I can make commitments in my classroom, and I'm curious how we balance what we can control and what the county/state expects of us. ]]> 2023-10-09 13:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219679 Continuing https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219841 Working on identify what nonbiased and inclusive language sounds like to ensure it is being used in my classroom]]> 2023-10-09 13:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219841 What do you NEED to succeed... lemay3 https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219843 this is the question I ask my kids whenever they are struggling...is it time, support, talking to your parents, financial help? ]]> 2023-10-09 13:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219843 https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219851 It was inspiring to hear other people's ideas and thoughts about how to keep this going in our classrooms and brainstorming ideas together.]]> 2023-10-09 13:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219851 Focus on... https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219915 Focus on what our students are coming in with and their abilities, rather than what's missing]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738219915 Diverse classroom images and messages https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220012 What might 6.2 look like? Positive and affirming messages and images about students’ racial and ethical identities are present throughout the classroom. ]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220012 Equitable Testing https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220052 Talking about our English Language Students--it's interesting in Local Screening that the Cogat scores get posted on the board, but we don't have the discussion on where the student was in their language development in 2nd grade when they took this test that is language based. ]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220052 Share programs with families about resources for learning English. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220207 2023-10-09 13:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220207 continue to strive to meet the needs of all students and recognize we don't all learn and work the same therefore we have to meet them at their leve https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220208 2023-10-09 13:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220208 https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220261 It was great hearing from colleagues that I do not usually get to share with.

]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220261 Keeping The End in Mind https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220279 Knowing what our academic goals are and making equitable decisions that keep academics in mind.  

]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220279 PDE reflection https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220288 The biggest thing I realize that I struggle with is the parent to student community awareness ]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220288 https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220381 Dive into Title I representation in the AAP self-contained classrooms and advanced math.]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220381 Continuing https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220439 Continuing to work on home/school partnerships]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220439 https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220510 Curious how to create a culturally responsive classroom. Thank you for your presentation ]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220510 Leadership https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220600 Continue ways to build leadership skills and let kids see themselves as leaders! ]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220600 Ending Thoughts https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220610 This is an important conversation that needs to be continued as we work to support all of our students. 

]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220610 It was good to share ideas with staff and hear different perspectives. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220849 2023-10-09 13:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220849 More Guest Speakers https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220850 Hoping to invite parents and community members to share their diverse experiences - celebrations, careers, connections to curriculum.]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220850 SEL Improvement smgreene1 https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220934 Morning meetings need to be longer! There is not adequate time to make connections with our students and complete all aspects of morning meeting.]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220934 https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220964 It was really good connection 
Thank you]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738220964 It's all about welcoming and building community with one another and modeling that for your kiddos! https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221072 2023-10-09 13:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221072 https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221159 It is good to hear other ideas and think of other ways we can support our students. ]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221159 To continue to work on communication strategies that are inclusive of all of our Kindergarteners,. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221224 2023-10-09 13:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221224 Parent/Family Literacy https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221235 To help with families understanding of what is happening in the classroom, I feel we need evening literacy classes.]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221235 All Reading By Grade 3 dfallas1 https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221258 Working together as a school and with families to make this a reality. 

]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221258 Group connections https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221379 Loved being able to connect with my group, we all come from different positions in the school and it's nice to see how all of us work together towards equity.]]> 2023-10-09 13:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221379 Criteria https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221967 I liked looking at the professional standards to see what can be added/improved upon in terms of evaluation and better practices. ]]> 2023-10-09 13:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738221967 Teamwork https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738222227 We can do the work towards equity as individuals, but the impact will be much more significant when we work on equity goals as a team]]> 2023-10-09 13:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738222227 Thoughts nhanton https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738222245 The audit is a very useful tool and gives me a lot to think about when I am considering my own work in equity. ]]> 2023-10-09 13:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738222245 Continuing https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738222303 Keep these conversations going so that it is the forefront of our work with students.]]> 2023-10-09 13:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738222303 Continue to work towards finding ways to engage families that speak other languages than English. Finding ways that make them feel safe to be involved. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738222341 2023-10-09 13:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738222341 Is the Curriculum equitable? https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738222420 I often wonder if the sheer quantity of content is equitable considering what we know about what is and isn't developmentally appropriate. 

Is only 30 min of recess equitable?  Is testing equitable?  I would say no, but I am unsure. 

]]> 2023-10-09 13:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738222420 Leveraging Other Programs https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738222778 One of the ideas that I had at the end is how can we provide opportunities for students to contribute to the equity happening at our school? How can we use the morning news, possibly a school newspaper, performing and visual arts, to help promote equity? How might the depth of this work improve if we gradually release control to the student body- starting with the oldest students and allowing them to mentor the younger?

]]> 2023-10-09 13:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738222778 Student Groupings https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738223032 I am thinking about how I can change my SPED groupings in the Gen Ed setting to make them more heterogenous and have access to higher thinking. ]]> 2023-10-09 14:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738223032 Be more mindful about creating heterogeneous groups to cultivate higher order thinking for ALL students. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738223358 2023-10-09 14:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738223358 Continue to work on student relationships. It was nice to hear other thoughts. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738223473 2023-10-09 14:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738223473 Continue to maintain high expectations for all students. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738223595 2023-10-09 14:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738223595 Leadership Opportunities https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738224366 Explore ways to include more ways to build ways to assist my students to see themselves as leaders and incorporate more ways for equitable leadership opportunities.]]> 2023-10-09 14:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738224366 Several ideas were shared about ways to make all students leaders. I also appreciated time to look at the equity audit, so that I know what I need to improve. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738225597 2023-10-09 14:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738225597 Considering how to best offer opportunities for absent students to finish their art and demonstrate their skills and understanding in Art class when the class has moved on to the next activity. I have planning time I can utilize to this end, but pulling out absent students from class content they've also missed can be overwhelming for their homeroom or content teacher. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738227787 2023-10-09 14:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738227787 Integrate instructions with culturally responsive resources and give English language learners equal opportunities to voice their opinions and share their thoughts in class. https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738267061 2023-10-09 14:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738267061 Incentivize Attendance! https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738572133 It might just be the key that unlocks all the kids taking time off from school and staying home when they should be at PES with us!]]> 2023-10-09 17:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dkumalo/8mmj3t6shxf6hdb1/wish/2738572133