1. What Are Ways We Can Better Support Teachers? by Scott Rhymer https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh In your small groups, upload the response for which you report out en-us 2018-03-18 20:03:37 UTC 2018-03-29 22:56:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Use The Red + To Upload Strategy Your Group Reports Back wrhymer https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/243245502 2018-03-18 20:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/243245502 MHS Teacher Motivation https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246544545 -Giving teachers responsibility over their own development with assistance from ICs and administration
-Sending teachers to innovative professional development opportunities
-Scheduling classes appropriately to be preemptive about potential burnout; ie. not all foundation and CP classes
-Incentive/reward programs]]> 2018-03-27 15:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246544545 https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246544756 It is imperative to see the teacher versus the teacher's upcoming class-load. 
Modeling lessons from veteran or high-flying teachers; this process sets the expectations for the new/struggling teacher.]]> 2018-03-27 15:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246544756 Show appreciation tstaffor https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246544975 There needs to be more genuine appreciation for teachers and what they are going through - our teachers struggle with depression, anxiety, mental health and trying to balance family, work, and other commitments. Creating an atmosphere of trust, care, and appreciation is the most important aspect. Creating and cultivating culture within your building - if teaching is not enjoyable for the teachers, the students won't enjoy the learning. Do small things - thank you notes, literally asking teachers, "how are you?", ensure teachers know that their family health is important to you as the principal, etc...

]]> 2018-03-27 15:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246544975 fewer non instructional responsibilities so they can focus on their students in the classroom https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246545161 2018-03-27 15:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246545161 Be careful with placement of new teachers and overloaded CP levels and younger students - don't always give new teachers CP level freshman https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246545191 2018-03-27 15:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246545191 encourage/make time in their day to observe other teachers https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246545659 2018-03-27 15:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246545659 provide financial assistance (possibly through teachers who don't want/use their $275) to get the resources and supplies they need https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246546372 2018-03-27 15:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246546372 Help them with classroom management / shadowing veteran teachers https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246546555 2018-03-27 15:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246546555 We can better support teachers through allowing them to visit veteran teachers on campus as well as at other schools. Coaching and documenting is crucial. https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246546630 2018-03-27 15:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246546630 reduce beginning of year meetings and get them in their rooms as early as possible to prepare for students https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246546867 2018-03-27 15:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246546867 provide useful feedback https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246547723 2018-03-27 15:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246547723 Struggling Teachers mphillip3 https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246547969 - truly getting to know your teachers and helping them be successful can and usually will get messy.  They bring 'baggage' to school the same as students do and helping them through ALL aspects of teaching will be beneficial.  
Having real conversations with them on how they thought the class, quarter, semester, and/or year went.  
Providing them with the opportunity to observe/meet with successful teachers . Other than common planning.]]> 2018-03-27 15:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246547969 It can also be helpful to allow sessions where teachers can just vent and share what is going on from their perspective. https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246548383 2018-03-27 15:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246548383 Look at the student rosters once schedules are created. Sometimes challenging students tend to be grouped together and can frustrate even the best teachers. Dispersing those students in different classes can help teachers with classroom management. https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246548694 2018-03-27 15:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246548694 Provide a model https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246548769 Provide opportunity for teachers to work with a strong teacher that has mastered there area of weakness. We must identify where the teacher is struggling.]]> 2018-03-27 15:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246548769 Prioritize. We have overloaded teachers throughout the years with an ever increasing number of items we expect them to perform. https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246549092 2018-03-27 15:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246549092 https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246549356 Truth = Bold Truth
Provide shadowing opportunities.
Guest teachers to model good teaching.
Periodic Team Teaching
Work on Scheduling to help with the teachers strengths.
Match courses to teacher strengths. 

]]> 2018-03-27 15:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246549356 New teachers https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246549733 Start working with local colleges and universities to make sure that field experiences and knowledge are in line with what the reality of teaching will be - supporting them before they even enter the building full-time - start creating true partnerships with K-12 schools and higher ed

]]> 2018-03-27 15:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246549733 https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246550268 An administrator will be over the new teachers instead of a subject area. The administrator will work with the instructional coach to improve the new teachers skills.]]> 2018-03-27 15:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246550268 New teachers https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246582138 Since many new teachers are overwhelmed by the amount of new things that are required, pair them with teachers who teach the same course, allowing them access to and accepting submission of common lesson plans. ]]> 2018-03-27 16:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246582138 Where is the focus? mirvin5 https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246590307 Don't worry as much about getting observations of every single teacher by every single admin, but focus attention on teachers who need it, and make sure they are seen by every administrator to collaborate on suggestions for help and give more meaningful feedback.]]> 2018-03-27 16:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246590307 Knowledable https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246590455 Keep current knowledge to be able to be a true resource for teachers with instructional practices, strategies, pedagogy, etc.
Celebrate and recognize great teaching!  Share, Share, Share!]]> 2018-03-27 16:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246590455 Teacher Support https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246590816 Consider not assigning duties to new teachers so that they can focus on teaching responsibilities.

]]> 2018-03-27 16:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246590816 New teachers support https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246590829 - Look at schedules of students and make sure there's a good match or blend of students- i.e.  # of boys versus girls
- Support teachers with discipline all year 
- more in-district training for new teachers
- peer observations- go visit classrooms

]]> 2018-03-27 16:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246590829 Needs for New Teachers/Tired Teachers https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246591290 Offer professional development reimbursement - tired teachers and emerging teachers need rejuvenation... this can be seen when teachers receive fresh ideas and ideas that are outside of the box/norm that they are currently exposed to... by increasing dialect between educators in other districts, teacher are inspired because the have the opportunity to share and take away new material 
Increase teacher salary - a huge discouragement to new teachers and old teacher is the pay... individual in different fields with less degrees and certifications receive higher salaries, signing bonuses and merit bonuses based on performance and attendance
Isolation is an issue.  Teachers need to feel supported by their peers... a mere gesture of Thank You to the teachers that excel above and beyond to help their neighbor is well received
Consistently hold teachers accountable for shared expectations - regardless of the department, all subject areas should be held equally accountable to all expectations which helps to validate the importance of vision, mission and direction
Merit pay for gains/improvement - just like other industries, employees are rewarded and given additional incentives for good attendance, academic gains, etc. This can be achieved by creating an endowment for local business to contribute to, collect all seat-time recovery money district wide, revisit the budget --- those additional funds can be divided and distributed to highlight good performance... employees usually respond well when additional incentives are involved



]]> 2018-03-27 16:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246591290 Assigning Mentor https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246591753 Be more intentional and careful when assigning mentors. Instead of blindly assigning mentors before school starts and before getting to know the new teachers, wait to find out where their strengths lie, their personality, etc. and pair with someone who can help them where they need it. ]]> 2018-03-27 16:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246591753 New Teachers https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246591854 Build relationships, do things to raise the comfort level, intentional scheduling (combinations of students), effective professional development, appreciation/recognition]]> 2018-03-27 16:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246591854 Provide time to plan/observe with mentor/buddies to eliminate feeling overwhelmed. https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246592100
Practice/role play how to make calls home to parents.  Don't assume they know how to make a cold call or deal with a difficult parent.

Strategically partner the staff member with common planning period and/or common prep to facilitate communication.


]]> 2018-03-27 16:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246592100 Principal Conversations https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246594901 Meet with new staff prior to school year.
Give clear and concise expectations so your new staff is fully aware of those expectations.
Provide a platform for new teachers to express concerns and questions - Build relationships with them.
Take 10-15 minutes to ask questions:
1. Family related questions
2. Why did you choose education
3. What do you need from me to support you?

These provide a safe environment for new teachers to grow]]> 2018-03-27 16:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246594901 Collaboration time https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246610574 Provide time at the beginning of semester/quarter etc. to plan and collaborate. 

]]> 2018-03-27 17:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246610574 Pairing a new or struggling teacher as a co-teacher one class period. https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246610578 2018-03-27 17:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246610578 https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246615056 Pair a new or struggling veteran as a co-teacher.]]> 2018-03-27 17:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246615056 Eliminate Isolation https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246644746 Make sure all teachers are connected with a collaborative group when input is valued and participation is equal.]]> 2018-03-27 18:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246644746 jsharple https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246680388 I think something we can do to support struggling teachers is to do what we do for all teachers on a daily basis, but do it with more purpose and meaning for those struggling. When we observe the teachers are we doing it to simply to check off a box, or are we doing it and providing feedback? Are we discussing the good things, the bad, and offering suggestions on where to improve it? When we engage them on a normal basis, are we doing it out of obligation or are we doing it to get to know them better? Like we encourage our teachers to have meaningful relationships with their students, do we have those same relationships with our teachers?]]> 2018-03-27 20:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246680388 The main thing I heard yesterday that we are not doing and would be a good idea is: Not give new teachers a duty the first year or first semester so they have time to: Absorb all of the new rules, get to know their students to make connections (helps in classroom management), and get to know their subject thoroughly. https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246977929 2018-03-28 16:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/246977929 https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/247090868 I believe getting in new teachers classrooms early and often helps know they are supported. We need to have follow up meetings or conversations with them to discuss what worked or could use improvement. As the year goes on it is important to meet with them and let them ask questions. 

]]> 2018-03-28 21:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/247090868 Mentoring / Community https://padlet.com/wrhymer/omkc4tt76gkh/wish/247410111 I believe that ideas regarding intentional course assignments and scheduling are powerful in setting someone--a new teacher--up for success. Making sure new teachers also have a community beyond just a PLC is a great way to improve overall morale and retention as well.

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