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“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”. ― Brené Brown. connections. t o each other t o our work
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“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ― Brené Brown
connections • to each other • to our work • to your littleBits kits • learn from, and with, each other • have fun and celebrate our work
dedication • why are YOU here today? • think of a specific child, parent, or educator to whom you are going to dedicate today’s work • introduce yourself to those sitting with you (name, position, & office location) and share the person chose & tell why
that’s me • when I say the position that describes your role at PLAEA, stand up and say “that’s me” (and then sit down)
eat, move, sleep • share uccesses & challenges: • 1 thing from eat • 1 thing from move • 1 thing from sleep • support groups – 9 people have signed up so far • $1000 giveaway at 2:58 p.m.; must be present to win; from savings in health insurance costs ($78,000 from first two quarters)…it’s working!
data • what are you doing to improve and/or use data? • share your success stories • literacy is high priority! • what is your sense of urgency?
Iowa 4th Grade NAEP Reading* Note: Intervals between testing years are not equal
IEP SES ELL
instructional coaching • results retreat • we are going to do this • we will create a comprehensive system of support • improved instruction is the only way to improved results for children
advocate • legislators (public) must hear from all of us • specific AEA requests: • $15 million restoration (sped $, follow the law) • $8 million for literacy (100 Literacy coaches; C4K) • $2 million for STEM (25 STEM coaches) • $1 million for TLC (statewide, consistent p.d.) • $720,000 for Competency Based Educ (9 CBE coaches) • Something in the works for mental health
vollmer’s internal pr • shift our attention from the negative to the positive • stop bad-mouthing one another in public • share something positive within our social networks • monitor our progress your ideas to make sure we are taking care of internal pr…
expectations "If not you, then who? If not now, then when?“ -Hillel • lead • inspire • innovate • create • solve • contribute • serve