Teacher Advisory - Supporting Staff at Reopening by Kelly McGuire https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7 Made with wonder en-us 2021-06-17 09:30:02 UTC 2026-02-23 13:24:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Q&A Sessions https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851365 I know my staff appreciated time with administration to answer all their questions prior to the school year starting. I think offering this again this summer would be important. - Zoe]]> 2021-06-18 19:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851365 Admin to staff communication, teacher to family communication, admin to family communication :) leah96 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851511 2021-06-18 19:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851511 Frequent check-ins with staff members https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851518 2021-06-18 19:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851518 transparency https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851582 sharing the decisions that are made with staff and why those decisions were or are being made]]> 2021-06-18 19:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851582 School building tours lboelsen https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851613 Dedicate time for all students to tour the building (new students but also returning students who have been remote since last year)]]> 2021-06-18 19:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851613 Communication about anything and everything important gcaramanica https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851659 2021-06-18 19:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851659 Send communication to check in and share things like schedules, procedures, etc, that might already be known so there are as few surprises as possible. https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851771 2021-06-18 19:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851771 Keep communication lines open with staff and families https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851778 Transparency is key]]> 2021-06-18 19:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851778 Last year our principal sent out almost weekly updates over the summer as she knew more, and it made us feel like we were as informed as possible. cduplessis4 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851809 2021-06-18 19:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851809 community building with colleagues outside of our grade/content area kristalaliyas1 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851819 drop in office hours with admin so staff can share concerns 

social activities with staff to continue team building outside of school hours

reminders from admin about the importance of work-life balance and acknowledging our emotions with the start of the school year/return to full time school for all

]]> 2021-06-18 19:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851819 informing staff about safety measures ewong316 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851861 2021-06-18 19:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851861 Providing opportunities for families to come together formally and informally to gather information and/or connect. (Town Halls, park picnics, etc.) If there was a decent size turn out it would indicate the school is doing an effective job. jkushner https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851898 2021-06-18 19:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614851898 Checking in with Staff (individual, small groups, formal, informal) gcaramanica https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852035 2021-06-18 19:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852035 consistency https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852067 1. admin reaching out to staff for feedback on decisions and big moves
2. correspondence with families
3. teachers seeking feedback from students]]> 2021-06-18 19:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852067 Calls from teacher to families (beginning with families who were 100% remote this year) leah96 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852254 2021-06-18 19:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852254 Town Halls for families, kids and staff cpowell161 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852376 2021-06-18 19:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852376 Holding town halls to ask how families/students/staff are feeling. Schools should be prepared to answer questions, show examples, walk through scenarios, etc. lcabrera15 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852437 2021-06-18 19:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852437 plans https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852592 clear plans that everyone can follow and are aware of]]> 2021-06-18 19:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852592 Community building activities throughout the year not just in the beginning of the year lboelsen https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852624 Facilitate activities throughout the year (with staff and students) that help to build community and get to know one another, as humans, better. Example of activity - Dedicating our Learning (grown-up Show and Tell) where students present one person, place or thing that motivates them. Post pictures in classroom; makes them feel at home and comforted while also opening themselves up to one another]]> 2021-06-18 19:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852624 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852638 SEL resources and time to use them in the classroom! The kids need support processing everything they and we have been through]]> 2021-06-18 19:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852638 Check-Ins https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852654 Having administration present in the building and walking into classrooms to get the pulse of how teachers and students are feeling being back together in the classroom. What procedures are working and what aren't? - Zoe]]> 2021-06-18 19:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852654 Town Halls leah96 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852676 2021-06-18 19:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852676 Communication https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852701 With families and staff on a regular basis that is transparent and clear ]]> 2021-06-18 19:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852701 Transition events for kids that were fully remote and for children with IEP's cpowell161 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852787 Also give staff time to reflect and process on how things are going.

]]> 2021-06-18 19:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852787 Clear directions and plans for fully opening have been shared well before September. Everyone is knows the plan and can follow it. chinnant1 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852806 2021-06-18 19:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852806 Check-ins on teachers and kids. Making sure there is time to get reacquainted with routines that might have been forgotten. Also, plenty of time to community building. https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852879 2021-06-18 19:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614852879 Provide opportunities to showcase what is happening at school (if guidelines allow families to come into the building) leah96 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853064 2021-06-18 19:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853064 Showing grace gcaramanica https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853086 2021-06-18 19:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853086 Reflection and Revision NicoleD1228 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853103 Staff to have the opportunity to discuss school initiatives that were in place before COVID to decide what we are continuing and what we want to revise ]]> 2021-06-18 19:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853103 Consistent communication to not only families but also to staff about changes that are upcoming cpowell161 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853430 2021-06-18 19:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853430 ksaint3 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853506 Definitely keep open lines of communication with the school community and families. Be flexible to any possible changes. ]]> 2021-06-18 19:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853506 Check in with students, families, and staff to ensure the plan is going well and find our how everyone can be supported chinnant1 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853550 2021-06-18 19:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853550 Providing flexibility and support. gcaramanica https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853729 2021-06-18 19:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853729 School Open house/tours https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853797 For families new to the school ]]> 2021-06-18 19:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853797 School Open house/tours https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853802 For families new to the school ]]> 2021-06-18 19:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853802 Lots of Social and Emotional support for all cpowell161 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853908 2021-06-18 19:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853908 Having a team ready to address SEL issues ewong316 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853963 2021-06-18 19:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853963 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853991 Communication. Also lots of time for set up. We need to completely organize the books and libraries at our school]]> 2021-06-18 19:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614853991 Time built into the school day to check-in with kids and families in authentic ways. lcabrera15 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854007 2021-06-18 19:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854007 Consistent check-ins from admin to staff leah96 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854098 2021-06-18 19:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854098 Seeking feedback from students frequently lboelsen https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854122 What is working? What is not working? What do you want to learn about?]]> 2021-06-18 19:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854122 consistent schedules/expectations so staff can work to achieve the goals versus be filled with uncertainty kristalaliyas1 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854205 2021-06-18 19:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854205 SEL support, clear time in schedules for students and teachers to provide this support. chinnant1 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854215 2021-06-18 19:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854215 Check in with teachers to see how things are going. Check ins are good https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854378 2021-06-18 19:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854378 cduplessis4 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854415 Frequent opportunities for teacher feedback]]> 2021-06-18 19:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854415 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854613 Give time for teachers to settle in. Less talk/meetings and more time for set up work that reduces anxiety and stress. 
Lots of information can be in documents.]]> 2021-06-18 19:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854613 Time for SEL https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854634 Time for SEL and for kids to build a strong classroom community - Zoe]]> 2021-06-18 19:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854634 Town Halls with everyone in the community to discuss how it's going, what is going well, what could be improved in terms of feeling safe, mental care, etc. lcabrera15 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854772 2021-06-18 19:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854772 ksaint3 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854797 Develop a clear SEL plan that is consistently practiced throughout the school year. ]]> 2021-06-18 19:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854797 TIME! Time for staff to plan and collaborate leah96 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854820 2021-06-18 19:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854820 valuing teacher voice/input since versus directives that are imposed kristalaliyas1 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854893
explicitly model how to problem solve...with team and with students

]]> 2021-06-18 19:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614854893 ksaint3 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614855639 Host a welcome back for all staff with opportunities for remote staff members to reconnect with us pioneers who came in ]]> 2021-06-18 19:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/vmzhpzxl5y34hph7/wish/1614855639