Icahn Charter Schools' Insights from Spring by Nancy Sulla https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a click on the plus sign in the lower right; click on Title and add your name; click on the body and add your insight en-us 2020-07-19 19:32:10 UTC 2020-07-20 13:14:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Myra Fernandez https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658340787
* Students were able to complete assignments on go-formative.
* Students were able to use google classroom effectively.
*Students were able to attend google meet sessions.
*Teachers were able to create lessons and manage curriculum.
* Professional development was provided for the teachers .
*Teachers familiarize themselves with many google extensions and online components.
* Daily meeting with teachers.
* Common planning period with grade level in the network.

]]> 2020-07-20 12:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658340787 María Almeida https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658351999 Ichan 6 Elementary School 
- Teachers were able to manipulate curriculum and created lessons that’s met the new digital platform. 
- Students and teachers were able to adapt to the new platform. Engagement was evident during daily mini lessons. 
- I was able to work with teachers to create digital incentives for students. Students and teachers really enjoyed taking a moment to celebrate success. ]]> 2020-07-20 12:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658351999 Nicole Patrignelli https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658356901 - Our school created schedules for teachers to have daily google meet sessions. Teachers, administrators and guidance counselors worked together with families to make sure all students attended their google meet sessions.
- Through afternoon PD sessions, teachers were able to become familiar with creating mini lesson videos and were given feedback each week to continue to grow and improve their instruction. 
- Teachers were able to modify curriculum to be meet the needs of students through the various online platforms. 
- Daily school meetings made sure all teachers were consistent with our instructional plan during the spring. Communication was extremely important.
]]> 2020-07-20 12:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658356901 Eleni Petropoulos https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658358968 During this remote learning experience, the staff became closer and worked successfully as a team. Daily meetings, common planning, and constant communication helped guide the school to continue educating the students. The school became familiar with online platforms/programs and extended their knowledge in the digital world. 

]]> 2020-07-20 12:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658358968 Danielle Masi https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658359499 -Teachers took part in common planning sessions that they felt to be very beneficial. Not only was the planning of materials helpful, but it created a sense of unity during uncertain times.
-Teachers supported students and families on a very personal level either through weekly check ins via phone or or at times one to one google meets.
-Supported parents by offering various schedules that could be used to meet their needs. 
-Teachers were supported by grade level meetings weekly by principal and staff developer.
-Weekly incentives such as virtual field trips, special google meet sessions such as show and tell and even special shout outs for students on google classroom helped motivate students and create excitement. ]]> 2020-07-20 12:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658359499 Mr. Cunningham https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658359932 Teachers were fully committed in working with students.
Google meets sessions were recorded. Teachers have the ability to look back and reflect on their practices.]]> 2020-07-20 13:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658359932 Sherril Taylor staylor34 https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658360350 *Teachers at Icahn 4 were already familiar with technology infused instruction courtesy of IDE, which made the transition to online learning easier
*Students were able to transition to remote learning via Google Classroom because they were familiar with using Google Classroom at school.
*Was able to implement a schedule for live Google Meet sessions
*Teachers were familiar with creating video lessons
*Implemented flexibility with students and families
*Continued to foster the family/school connection with parents
*kept an open line of communication

]]> 2020-07-20 13:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658360350 Mr. Jason Cartagena https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658360581 -It was a great learning experience for everyone. I believe that we did a great job under the circumstances because we were committed all the way.
Parent Workshops- We provided How-To workshops  so that parents can understand how to support their children during remote learning
-Teachers took part in weekly common planning sessions and learn various online platforms/applications
-Daily meetings with staff members 
-Teachers created instructional schedules ]]> 2020-07-20 13:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658360581 Michelle Allen https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658361094 * Thanks to IDE we had a plan of action in place to be facilitating student learning. 
* Created a template for mini-lesson videos prior to closure that provided teachers with structure for their online learning.
* Keeping the school schedule the same helped with structuring the virtual day.
* Holding virtual office hours for parents
* Conducted academic progress monitoring meetings
* Hosted virtual parent discussion and fitness sessions.]]> 2020-07-20 13:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658361094 Marcy Glattstein https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658362079 -Teachers were able to learn and use the various online platforms. 
-Students were able to interact daily with their teachers using google meets and go guardian.
-Daily communication with teachers at beginning and end of day to ensure continuity of instruction and feedback with challenges. 
-Teachers had scheduled planning sessions with members of their grade level as well as consultants to continue to receive professional development. 
]]> 2020-07-20 13:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658362079 Cathleen Melamed https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658362264 * Our teachers transitioned to becoming remote learning teachers quickly and well, and reaching out for support together as a school seemed to make them feel less isolated.

* Working with teachers on lesson planning and instruction was far more easily done than I had anticipated.  

* I was very impressed with teachers' abilities to take huge risks--pretty much in the moment--throughout remote learning. ]]> 2020-07-20 13:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658362264 Jo Ann Rossin jrossin2 https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658363101 Keeping track of what students were  having difficulty with on google meets , or when directly going over lessons with them and reviewing the skills.
Reaching out to students and parents on  a daily basis asking if they had  questions or need help  on any of their lessons. 
Asking Children to read aloud.]]> 2020-07-20 13:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658363101 Nicole Duhaney-Alcock https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658363705 Everyone worked together as a team in our school. As administrators, we met daily with teachers, as well as we all worked together as a school to address the needs of the students. Attending Google Meets with students during their remote instruction and participating was extremely helpful in being able to provide effective feedback and work on areas in need. ]]> 2020-07-20 13:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658363705 Jessica Thoms jthoms1 https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658363801 *Icahn 1 Spirit Days gave our students something to look forward to for their social emotional needs.
*Teachers were committed to give their students the best remote instruction possible, and be available when assistance was needed. 
*In addition to live instruction time, teachers posted video clips of instruction on Google classroom for reteaching when needed and for parents to observe.  
*Parent workshops helped provide valuable knowledge to our parents who were in need. 

]]> 2020-07-20 13:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658363801 Christine Imbrogno https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658363957 - Teachers were very supportive to each other.  They would share any new ideas or platforms that were mastered.
-There were daily meetings to answer any questions, share ideas, & introduce new topics.]]> 2020-07-20 13:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658363957 Naudia Bethany https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658364735 The staff adapted really well to remote learning. Everyone worked well together. I believe our committed goal, constant communication with parents and our staff meetings worked to create the positive result. We also had great professional development support.]]> 2020-07-20 13:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658364735 Katie O'Connor https://padlet.com/nancy_sulla/ew4ndzlos4sjt22a/wish/658367521 The collaboration amongst schools and teachers was amazing. We shared best practices and collaborated to prepare instruction across the grades which enabled more synchronous learning time with our students. 

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