Wayne County Literacy Learning Network

@JAustinEDU @wagnerlearning @GabrionLaura @cazwhalen @WilsonMellissa @WayneRESAELA Excellent point! Narrowing our focus can help us move forward!

What is the most important piece to consider when deciding how best to prioritize coaches’ time? #WayneLiteracy @GabrionLaura @WayneCountyLLN @cazwhalen @WilsonMellissa @WayneRESAELA

@HLPalmer15 @wagnerlearning Appreciate these connections and the way all of these pieces fit together to better support educators! Thank you @HLPalmer15 for sharing! #WayneLiteracy

When I think of best ways to prioritize coaches time, the coaching model comes to mind to remind us most of our time needs to be working with teachers! Also- coaching cycle because it’s a structured way to support teachers #wayneliteracy #michiganliteracy

“To have the greatest impact on student learning, coaches are intentional with their time and focus on systematic, reliable coaching activities.” @Erin3rown @Susan_LAllier #MichiganLiteracy #WayneLiteracy @WayneRESAELA @WayneCountyLLN @GabrionLaura

What steps might you take to ensure your continued growth as a literacy leader? #WayneLiteracy #MichiganLiteracy @WayneCountyLLN @WayneRESAELA @GabrionLaura @cazwhalen @BReganWayneELA @WilsonMellissa

Sharing one of my favorite quotes from #NoMoreRandomActsOfLiteracyCoaching as #WRESA engages in this county-wide book study. I cannot recommend this text highly enough. #WayneLiteracy #MichiganLiteracy @Erin3rown @Susan_LAllier @colleen_cruz @nellkduke @WayneCountyLLN

"Coaching can be a replenishing gift." @Erin3rown #WayneLiteracy #MichiganLiteracy @WayneRESAELA

@BourkeJ_NBCT @wagnerlearning @WayneRESAELA @GabrionLaura @cazwhalen @WilsonMellissa Julie, I agree completely! It's not even possible to be an expert in all things - yet so many of us strive for that unreasonable expectation. Truthfully, we are all continually learning and growing! #WayneLiteracy

@wagnerlearning @WayneCountyLLN @WayneRESAELA @GabrionLaura @cazwhalen @WilsonMellissa You don’t need to be an expert in all things

In your opinion, what is the most important piece of advice a new coach can receive? #WayneLiteracy #MichiganLiteracy @WayneCountyLLN @WayneRESAELA @GabrionLaura @cazwhalen @WilsonMellissa

@palmeri_holly @wagnerlearning @WayneRESAELA @GabrionLaura @cazwhalen @WilsonMellissa So much comes down to establishing relationships, as true coaching cannot occur without a foundation of trust. Simply put, relationships matter! #WayneLiteracy #RelationshipsMatter

@wagnerlearning @WayneCountyLLN @WayneRESAELA @GabrionLaura @cazwhalen @WilsonMellissa Take time to build relationships first. After, the opportunities will come and the coach/staff member will begin the conversation from a more authentic place as opposed to the coach being assigned by admin.

@drwgoostree @wagnerlearning @WayneRESAELA @GabrionLaura @cazwhalen @WilsonMellissa Prioritizing working with teachers is essential, but we must also be mindful of time.

How might principals and coaches work together to create a climate of intentional, ongoing professional learning? #WayneLiteracy @GabrionLaura @WayneCountyLLN @WayneRESAELA #WRESAbookstudy

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Chat. We appreciate that you shared your experience and expertise with us! #MichiganLiteracy #WayneLiteracy

@jlbowling Great idea! Curious what the feedback was from families!

A10: Hosted a Title One meeting where lots of resources were shared and each family got to select a set of identical books, one for the parent and one for the student to read together and talk about what they read. #MichiganLiteracy #WayneLiteracy

Have you "Checked Out" the Michigan Activity Pass? #MichiganLiteracy #WayneLiteracy

@plond_kathleen It certainly sounds as if you are working to support the literacy development of ALL children! #MichiganLiteracy

@WayneCountyLLN We use assessment data from a variety of sources to help determine placement during a 40 min. Achievement Block. During this block teachers can work on closing the gaps or pushing the students.

Q9: How and why will you use assessment data? #MichiganLiteracy

A10: For even more amazing ideas to bolster collaboration with families, check out the online module. #MichiganLiteracy #MiGELN literacyessentials.org/k-to-3/

Q10: How will you involve families during this school year? #MichiganLiteracy

@HRottermond Excellent points!

@geanice_miller Yes!!! It can be so easy to focus only on the needs - but we must also celebrate the successes! #MichiganLiteracy

@WayneCountyLLN Using assessment data to identify strengths and not just weaknesses is valuable when determining next, best instructional steps.

@GabrionLaura @eschoolnews Excellent point @GabrionLaura! Having a variety of high-quality assessment data is essential in terms of determining the literacy needs of children. #MichiganLiteracy

@WayneCountyLLN A9: It is important to consider data pulled from all levels of instruction--whole class, small group, and independent work. @eschoolnews provides some great strategies in each setting. eschoolnews.com/2019/04/08/dat… #MichiganLiteracy