JAMS CSIP Musings by Daniel Noyes https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj Made with fortitude en-us 2018-05-08 23:39:29 UTC 2024-05-21 12:05:58 UTC hello@padlet.com The Prompt jams_noyes https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259112792  What do we need to get better at as educators in order to ensure that each and every student feels as sense of belonging?

What are topics or structures of adult professional learning that may improve students sense of belonging]]> 2018-05-08 23:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259112792 Structure: CLT learning walks on evidence of student sense of belonging https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259115779 2018-05-09 00:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259115779 More opportunity for students to create norms and classroom rules https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470218 2018-05-09 22:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470218 Smaller class sizes. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470243 2018-05-09 22:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470243 Recognize they are human beings. yes, young and inexperienced and often with poor judgement, but they have interests and ideas and issues just like the rest of us. One student told me today that I "get" them and it's why I'm one of their favorite teachers, because I recognize her as an individual https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470273 2018-05-09 22:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470273 Learn each other's names. Have students learn each other's name. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470285 2018-05-09 22:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470285 Remember that we are teaching KIDS, not subjects... https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470301 2018-05-09 22:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470301 Get students involved in afterschool activities. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470312 smaller classes

Build community within advisory.]]> 2018-05-09 22:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470312 Safety https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470318 Feeling safe is a critical part of feeling like you belong or are a part of your community. The data around student perception of whether or not adults recognize and can effectively intervene in situations of bullying and/or harassment has been a point of concern here for the last four years, and these data points have become increasingly concerning just over the course of this year.

We need to spend more time learning how to create safe and inclusive environments for all of our students - especially students of color, students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, female-identifying/femme students, and other marginalized demographics who experience discrimination and harassment on a daily basis, both directly and systemically.]]> 2018-05-09 22:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470318 Emphasizing the importance of being kind to each other in all settings. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470323 2018-05-09 22:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470323 More program integration https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470324 2018-05-09 22:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470324 smaller class sizes https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470330 2018-05-09 22:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470330 We need to talk more with the adults in our students's lives. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470338 2018-05-09 22:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470338 Fewer demands on our time outside of teaching, prep for teaching https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470361 2018-05-09 22:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470361 Don't let the same few students take over every day https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470369 2018-05-09 22:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470369 Independent Learners https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470385 The community members of this school need to feel like they belong *at school*, which means that every student and every adult here needs to feel like there is a point to showing up, that they are empowered in making decisions, and that they are valued for their efforts. We need to work as a staff (in a differentiated way, I would add) on professional development around Culturally Responsive Teaching. Every staff member (including administrators and veterans) have room for growth, and we need to be able to use PD time in visiting each others classrooms so this work is directly connected to what we're doing in front of our kiddos every day.]]> 2018-05-09 22:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470385 Representation in all areas - curriculum topics, examples, https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470390 2018-05-09 22:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470390 Understanding what all students need, from our lowest to our highest achievers and seeing them as equally deserving of challenge - even when the challenge is different https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470394 2018-05-09 22:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470394 training, resources, and support for differentiation https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470403 2018-05-09 22:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470403 https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470416 2018-05-09 22:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470416 https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470425 PD: Strategies for best teaching practices to engage all learners]]> 2018-05-09 22:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470425 Class roles/jobs/responsibilites https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470465 2018-05-09 22:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470465 Supporting ELL students https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470479 2018-05-09 22:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470479 build more inclusive and well supported staff community https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470485 2018-05-09 22:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470485 Adults practicing how to respond immediately and effectively when students use biased language (around gender, race, lgbtq+, home language, neurodiversity... ) https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470504 2018-05-09 22:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470504 Engage with the kids when you see they are not involved. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470509 2018-05-09 22:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470509 Space and Opportunities to have discussion outside the school/curriculum content https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470520 2018-05-09 22:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470520 connect before you correct https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470578

]]> 2018-05-09 22:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470578 maintaining discipline https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470600 2018-05-09 22:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470600 First we need to all feel like we belong and are an important part of the community. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470602 2018-05-09 22:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470602 Give them more choice in what they are learning. How can we give students who are in required classes to help them (like Math Empowerment, Study Skills, Read 180) the opportunities to take electives so that they have some fun activities as well? https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470605 2018-05-09 22:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470605 https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470609 Learning around how to make classrooms feel safe and welcoming for gender non-conforming kids]]> 2018-05-09 22:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470609 Engaging authentically and without trepidation with different kinds of students. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470627 2018-05-09 22:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470627 Need to feel supported as a teacher, then I think I could feel more capacity to support students https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470652 2018-05-09 22:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470652 Feeling supported to enact PBL in classrooms into our JAMS community. Students have leadership roles, choice, are part of supported groups, and an authentic community audience for their learning. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470666 2018-05-09 22:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470666 differentiation https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470690 2018-05-09 22:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470690 Model belonging: Make sure that your colleagues also feel like they belong. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470697 2018-05-09 22:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470697 https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470706 Teach students how to help each other without critisizing/putting down/embarrassing/laughing at/embarrassing each other.

]]> 2018-05-09 22:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470706 give students a role in teaching classmates https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470729

]]> 2018-05-09 22:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470729 More electives. More PE. Electives and PE are extremely important for many struggling students, including those who struggle to feel included. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470740 2018-05-09 22:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470740 Use a different app! This is not helpful. The prompt should be pinned. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470762 2018-05-09 22:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470762 Structure: PLCs that support the CSIP goals such as improved sense of belonging for students https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470790 PD: What does it look like to work in a true PLC focused on student outcomes? 

]]> 2018-05-09 22:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470790 Common Expectations https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470801 Agree to common expectations and, kindly, hold all students to them.  It makes relationships easier with kids when you are not seen as "the mean person" who makes them, say, LEAVE THEIR BACKPACKS IN THEIR LOCKERS.]]> 2018-05-09 22:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470801 This is like a brain dump. What are we supposed to do with this?! https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470884 2018-05-09 22:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470884 Help students to see that what works for them may not work for others and that is powerful and OK. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470918 2018-05-09 22:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470918 PD: Brain science - how to engage students whole brain so they feel connected to the learning. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470926 2018-05-09 22:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470926 Could we have some type of short term "electives" - like for a couple of weeks - that were chosen by students? https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470958 2018-05-09 22:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470958 More practical PD. Give us something we can use in our classrooms. Something practical. I feel like our PD makes us think, but never provides us with solutions. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470999 2018-05-09 22:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259470999 new gymnasium https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471000


]]> 2018-05-09 22:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471000 GI GO https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471048 2018-05-09 22:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471048 I also mentioned "Cheers" as an example: A place where everyone knows your name....but everyone at my table is young and they just stared at me blankly... https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471057 2018-05-09 22:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471057 clearly define what JAMS stands for. What type if culture do we want to establish? What do we value? What makes us JAMS? https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471058 2018-05-09 22:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471058 https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471079 More food


]]> 2018-05-09 22:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471079 I'm concerned by the number of responses that go directly to academics and instruction. You can be challenged appropriately/taught to/etc. without feeling like you belong... You can provide instruction without creating human connection. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471081 2018-05-09 22:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471081 Learn more about what students do outside of school. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471108 2018-05-09 22:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471108 https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471144 Learning around how to avoid microaggressions and what to do when students microaggressions each other]]> 2018-05-09 22:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471144 HOW do we not let the same students take over every day? https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471146 2018-05-09 22:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471146 How bout Paxton eh? https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471176 2018-05-09 22:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471176 Have a big list of all students in the school and have staff check off who they feel they have connected with (ideally it would be at least advisory, but realistically, it may not be all and it may be other kids in content classes). That way we can see which students no staff feels connected to. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471197 2018-05-09 22:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471197 Training on restorative justice practices and re-building relationships with students. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471202 2018-05-09 22:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471202 PD from out side sources (like a speaker from outside our building) https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471207 Sound Discipline to restart


]]> 2018-05-09 22:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471207 Extracurricular opportunities https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471221 The YMCA ending its partnership with SPS eliminates a number of community building opportunities that in the past have been a positive way to engage our underserved students in small extracurricular communities. What community partnerships could we pursue to create similar opportunities (without just asking our already too-busy educators to take on more, more, more)?]]> 2018-05-09 22:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471221 Create opportunities for community-wide events to promote camraderie: movie outing (like when we saw Hidden Figures), Track and Field Day, BBQ lunch outside, etc.! https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471234 2018-05-09 22:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471234 I agree with more Electives! https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471265 2018-05-09 22:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471265 These people all look like they feel connected...and to their principal, nonetheless. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471266 2018-05-09 22:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471266 https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471317 2018-05-09 22:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471317 Hire more Carsons https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471326 2018-05-09 22:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471326 Why did the PBS (Positive Behavior Support) Team go?! https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471346 2018-05-09 22:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471346 Bring back PBIS https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471366 2018-05-09 22:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471366 Please don't use this app again. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471414 2018-05-09 22:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471414 Ever. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471438 2018-05-09 22:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471438 Yes, more electives https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471453

]]> 2018-05-09 22:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471453 https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471487 How to make sure SPED students have work that is at their level (differentiation) AND how to facilitate connections to their peers, especially in gen ed classes]]> 2018-05-09 22:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471487 Poll the students on what electives THEY would like to see at our school. i.e.- Tech was an important elective (among others) that was taken away and many students were upset about it disappearing. It is relevant to their interests and to today's modern world. https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471654
Have the electives they want. This may change from year to year, but it gives our school an edge and the student's a voice.]]> 2018-05-09 22:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471654 Smaller Class sizes!! https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471836 2018-05-09 22:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471836 https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471888 I think we need to continue developing a shared sense of school-wide culture. The more consistent we are, the more kids will feel treated equally and welcomed across classrooms.]]> 2018-05-09 22:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259471888 Presentations of Learning https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259472028 Finding authentic audiences for student work will increase their sense that what they do at school matters. Finding ways to invite families and other community members into the JAMS community will expand what it means to belong and validate kids.]]> 2018-05-09 22:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jams_noyes/e1bbpgz35mhj/wish/259472028