RTT NIC Handbook Brainstorm by https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w en-us 2022-09-07 21:15:01 UTC 2025-11-06 03:25:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1796104305/132afc4a08f1e98c4024f207e7771cd3/RTT_Logo_RGB.jpg the expectations and time commitment for being part of RTT https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290102752 2022-09-09 18:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290102752 something about improvement science. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290102847 2022-09-09 18:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290102847 Learning to Improve - Bryk et al. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290103672 2022-09-09 18:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290103672 learn from one another, get new ideas, and strengthen our network https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290104477 2022-09-09 18:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290104477 Faculty need to be given time, space, and resources to fully engage in this work. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290104791 2022-09-09 18:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290104791 a strong team is needed of committed people who have the capacity to do extra work related to the NIC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290104817 2022-09-09 18:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290104817 make progress toward our shared goals https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290104837 2022-09-09 18:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290104837 there are high expectations for continuous and systematic program improvement. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290104929 2022-09-09 18:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290104929 I would call this a resourcebook and not a handbook https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290104987 2022-09-09 18:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290104987 the requirement to be a part of the NIC work including the time required, travel, etc. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290105276 2022-09-09 18:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290105276 gather actionable ideas related to our own work https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290105322 2022-09-09 18:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290105322 more about the learning journey process in terms of how long it takes and the complexity. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290105511 2022-09-09 18:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290105511 allow time and energy for engaging in this work. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290105649 2022-09-09 18:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290105649 Advocate to your leadership and team for the time and support. Make sure they know the work you are doing. No invisible labor here! https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290105866 2022-09-09 18:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290105866 the time commitment and meeting schedule if possible. Additionally, the value of the networking and support from the Hub would be extremely enticing! samuelbrower https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106039 2022-09-09 18:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106039 reach out to other programs for support https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106099 2022-09-09 18:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106099 the time commitment required for both home and away work. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106148 2022-09-09 18:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106148 Set up accountability and expectations for your away team. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106270 2022-09-09 18:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106270 Keep informing home team and leaders of work presleyshea https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106273 2022-09-09 18:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106273 soak up all of the opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across institutions and within your institution https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106682 2022-09-09 18:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106682 support each other's learning and emotional health https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106777 2022-09-09 18:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106777 it's important to find ways to embed this work into what is happening at the university already https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106816 2022-09-09 18:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106816 We have an opportunity to process new information together and assess and apply what we have learned in our own EPP to what others are doing across the state. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106833 2022-09-09 18:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290106833 don't feel alone in the work. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107066 2022-09-09 18:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107066 are okay not "knowing the answer" and that's part of the process. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107145 2022-09-09 18:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107145 To engage the necessary stakeholders at your institution and possibly invite them to be members of your home team. samuelbrower https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107353 2022-09-09 18:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107353 That the collaboration we have had with other universities has been invaluable to our own learning. The mix of different types of schools has enlarged my perspective of the work. iliberat https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107565 2022-09-09 18:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107565 collaborating with other universities in Teacher Preparation in a safe space could be the norm for advocacy and action in education https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107782 2022-09-09 18:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107782 it's great to have a district person join you https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107797 2022-09-09 18:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107797 time and commitment from both home and away teams https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107896 2022-09-09 18:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290107896 more about teacher residencies https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108008 2022-09-09 18:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108008 be receptive and open to new learnings. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108181 2022-09-09 18:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108181 There is an amazing amount of learning that occurs. The sharing of change ideas and data from PDSAs has been extremely helpful. samuelbrower https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108199 2022-09-09 18:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108199 Develop touch points for your team and commit to meeting during those times. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108262 2022-09-09 18:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108262 Make small changes and create time and space to work with your home team on a regular basis. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108425 2022-09-09 18:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108425 https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108608 I wish I knew how amazing, fantastic, and enriching the experience would be; how many connections, friends, colleagues, and network of expertise I would encounter; how much I would learn!

]]> 2022-09-09 18:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108608 Use social time to connect with new colleagues across Texas. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108623 2022-09-09 18:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108623 https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108668 celebrate wins and empathize/identify  struggles]]> 2022-09-09 18:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108668 The learning to improve book and also review other NICs that are engaged in similar work. samuelbrower https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108811 2022-09-09 18:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108811 more about systems needed for data collection and analysis on the improvement journey https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108982 2022-09-09 18:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290108982 more about the structure of the organization https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290109106 2022-09-09 18:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290109106 We share honestly and openly about our struggles and our successes. iliberat https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290109144 2022-09-09 18:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290109144 OTHER: Will our work be summarized and published? https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290109174 2022-09-09 18:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290109174 The NIC is an amazing collaborative space! https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290109230 2022-09-09 18:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290109230 administrative and leadership should be included to support the work ...think of having a standing item on department and college meetings to convene on the work https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290109705 2022-09-09 18:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290109705 It's important to have the support of your leadership-- specifically faculty buyout, pay for grad students, additional university funds to support the work. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290110467 2022-09-09 18:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290110467 we solidify our effort and confirm we all the heart for teaching and continue to find ways to support our contexts, our community needs and improve the ways in which we serve students. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290110821 2022-09-09 18:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290110821 Time with the Carnegie Foundation folks. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290111171 2022-09-09 18:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290111171 we get insights and support from the CB Foundation team - and - more time to work together on policy would be good https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290111793 2022-09-09 18:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290111793 are able to share openly in a safe space. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290112675 2022-09-09 18:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290112675 Does Harvard have an institute for EPPs that we could connect with? https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290113110 2022-09-09 18:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290113110 https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290113164 We respect our Community Agreement-this is something we have taken back and leveraged in our own college and at the university level (Faculty Senate) to cultivate respectful, engaged, productive work together, particularly in large groups.]]> 2022-09-09 18:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290113164 The facilitation of the convenings is intentional and responsive. iliberat https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290113222 2022-09-09 18:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290113222 Take time to meet folks from other institutions as we are facing similar problems and others have innovative ideas. Additionally, get comfortable with small change ideas as we often focus on big changes internally. samuelbrower https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290114824 2022-09-09 18:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290114824 If joining an existing NIC, background info on CFE and TCP work that has already been done, aim, driver diagram, etc. https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290115125 2022-09-09 18:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290115125 https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290116179 Invite interested stakeholders to a "book club" reading and discussion of the Improvement Science book to gain a collective understanding of the language, tools, and process of IP as you begin the work.]]> 2022-09-09 18:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290116179 the deep value of a networked improvement community. It also wouldn't hurt to know how to develop a driver diagram. :) samuelbrower https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290116358 2022-09-09 18:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290116358 What their overall vision and objectives for convening us was. I didn't exactly know what it was or what I was saying yes to. It has been great, and still. I think our work is important in a way that I did not anticipate. I think the statement we crafted is helpful so sharing that would be a start. iliberat https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290117960 2022-09-09 18:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290117960 https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290118528 Having joined mid-stream, taking the 12-week online course really helped me acclimate to the IP language and tools before I dove in to the NIC. It was so refreshing to be so warmly welcomed into the NIC.]]> 2022-09-09 18:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290118528 If you are teaching, you will likely miss some class time at the university. iliberat https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290119695 2022-09-09 18:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290119695 https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290121575 Although a commitment, it is WELL worth it.]]> 2022-09-09 18:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290121575 https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290123376 The work is important and should be highlighted in dossiers as valuable scholarship and service.]]> 2022-09-09 18:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290123376 https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290126131 we...develop lasting invaluable relationships]]> 2022-09-09 18:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290126131 https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290129720 we...attend to the language we use, think deeply, and the work changes us in meaningful ways, as well as the work we do and the impact on our students.]]> 2022-09-09 18:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290129720 Other https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290158292 I suggest that rather than "require" univ leadership sign-off on application, encourage preliminary identification of allies in univ leadership the team intends to include on team (cannot assume a person in a particular position will automatically be an asset)]]> 2022-09-09 18:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/phonyhabitproducts/c4367006ezs5bx8w/wish/2290158292