Co-op Norms - 2021 by DC Special Education Cooperative https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx en-us 2021-09-09 13:03:43 UTC 2025-06-28 19:42:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Assume positive intent https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760280407 2021-09-22 14:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760280407 Be gracious and kind https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760281551 2021-09-22 14:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760281551 Provide constructive feedback SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760281849 2021-09-22 14:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760281849 Respect other's opinion https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760281888 2021-09-22 14:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760281888 be as clear as possible/ask for clarity if something isn't clear SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760283689 2021-09-22 14:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760283689 Be supportive by offering help if you have expertise in a subject https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760284260 2021-09-22 14:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760284260 Ask for what you need SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760284632 2021-09-22 14:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760284632 Name it! DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760286280 2021-09-22 14:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760286280 Respect other's time https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760286297 2021-09-22 14:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760286297 Work as a team instead of piling all responsibilities on one person https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760286549 2021-09-22 14:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760286549 Respect people's time by having agendas and stick to time of scheduled meeting https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760286608 2021-09-22 14:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760286608 find a way to be interested, even if it's not your direct work SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760286699 2021-09-22 14:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760286699 Meet people where they are! DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760287265 2021-09-22 14:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760287265 show up for each other SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760287409 2021-09-22 14:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760287409 Always get feedback from someone before putting it out into the universe https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760299065 2021-09-22 14:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760299065 Follow them https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760299313 Proactively start the work and ask questions. i.e. if it's due that day, should not be asking a question the day of at 3pm. ]]> 2021-09-22 14:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760299313 quality over urgency SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760299968 2021-09-22 14:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760299968 Ask questions if unclear https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760300584 2021-09-22 14:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760300584 Realistic deadlines https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760300686 2021-09-22 14:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760300686 drafts and feedback are good SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760300911 2021-09-22 14:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760300911 Involve team members from the BEGINNING......don't wait until the end! DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760301772 2021-09-22 14:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760301772 Make sure deadlines are agreed upon and make sense for both sides DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760302559 2021-09-22 14:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760302559 Be honest about what is realistic SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760302598 2021-09-22 14:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760302598 Try your very best but don't let the great get in the way of the good https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760303682 2021-09-22 14:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760303682 Priorities matter. Everything is not an emergency DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760306121 2021-09-22 14:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760306121 Make sure what you're asking is realistic https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760306731 2021-09-22 14:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760306731 Be mindful of air time https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760354334 2021-09-22 15:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760354334 Participate fully SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760355693 2021-09-22 15:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760355693 have an agenda (formal/informal) don't meet just to meet SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760355918 2021-09-22 15:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760355918 Bring positive energy https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760356095 2021-09-22 15:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760356095 Don't hold a meeting if an email can suffice https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760357498 2021-09-22 15:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760357498 Let's avoid this! DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760357769 2021-09-22 15:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760357769 Make sure the team is invited https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760357815 Or provide regular updates to all internal stakeholders. ]]> 2021-09-22 15:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760357815 Come prepared! https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760357885 2021-09-22 15:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760357885 DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760358698 2021-09-22 15:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760358698 A long meeting doesn't equal a successful meeting DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760359964 2021-09-22 15:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760359964 Make them short and to the point https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760361555 2021-09-22 15:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760361555 Don't be afraid to take an unconventional meeting! Standing? Walking? (particularly when internal) https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760362727 2021-09-22 15:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1760362727 Do we ask about If a task is assigned in slack add it to asana? https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796651411 2021-10-06 14:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796651411 Use Slack to ask questions, schedule chats, use video in Slack; lean on Slack to work together! https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796651772 2021-10-06 14:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796651772 respond to internal emails within the same business day SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796652756 2021-10-06 14:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796652756 Asana - if you assign a task to someone and it is completed, follow-up with the person if there aren't additional details added to the task https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796653917 2021-10-06 14:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796653917 Respond to member/client emails within 1 business day? https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796654664 2021-10-06 14:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796654664 Email - use for document sharing, forwarding emails/copying internal team on comms with member schools/partners https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796655834 2021-10-06 14:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796655834 respond to slack as quickly as possible (but no need if you are in meeting, workblock) SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796656056 2021-10-06 14:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796656056 Utilize Slack for convos/huddles - use all the resources DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796656106 2021-10-06 14:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796656106 Email - use as last resort comm for internal collaboration https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796656763 2021-10-06 14:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796656763 keep asana current (check off your completed tasks) SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796657484 2021-10-06 14:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796657484 Use Slack Call for internal meetings https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796657666 2021-10-06 14:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796657666 try to keep task talk in the asana (as opposed to slack/email) SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796660551 2021-10-06 14:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796660551 Respect statuses on Slack - ie: when someone is busy, they can't respond instantaneously DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796660724 2021-10-06 14:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796660724 When assigning to others - be detailed in your asana tasks so it's clear what needs to be done! https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796661830 2021-10-06 14:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796661830 Be mindful of not cluttering Asana with duplicate tasks/assignments/comments DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796666844 2021-10-06 14:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796666844 Utilize CALENDARS!! Please CHECK before sending messages/assignments DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796668864 2021-10-06 14:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796668864 Some ppl turn off/mute Slack notifications DC3C https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796671844 2021-10-06 14:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796671844 If you aren't available use the status update in slack so colleagues know not to expect quick response https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796672225 2021-10-06 14:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1796672225 If someone has a workblock on their calendar, respect it as protected time https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814099130 2021-10-13 14:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814099130 Respect work blocks - utilize the calendar https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814099682 2021-10-13 14:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814099682 Distinguish Priority or Hold https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814099696 2021-10-13 14:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814099696 Say what it's on https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814100125 2021-10-13 14:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814100125 If you need to meet someone and they have a workblock on their calendar, slack message them to see if they can make time to meet https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814100499 2021-10-13 14:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814100499 leave space for unscheduled huddles, requests from team SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814105402 2021-10-13 14:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814105402 Don't be afraid to block time to get your work done without interruption, but be flexible when others ask for time https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814109157 2021-10-13 14:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814109157 Name it! https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814143821 2021-10-13 14:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814143821 If there's a challenge with a colleague, feel comfortable sharing what's on your mind https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814144649 2021-10-13 14:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814144649 If you're not sure how to address a conflict with a colleague, talk to your supervisor https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814145899 2021-10-13 14:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814145899 If you disagree about something, say so (but keep it respectful) SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814146491 2021-10-13 14:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814146491 try to work directly with the person first, if it can't be resolved bring in support (team leader) SpedCo_op https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814147241 2021-10-13 14:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814147241 If you feel unsafe or disrespected, address it with your supervisor immediately. Everyone deserves respect and a safe work environment https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814149133 2021-10-13 14:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814149133 If you're struggling with working with your supervisor, respectfully ask for what you need to make the work the priority https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814151499 2021-10-13 14:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814151499 No “gotcha” moments https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814151630 2021-10-13 14:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/SpedCo_op/ma35sp7gv545vscx/wish/1814151630