Michelle Bashaw

Proud Principal. UCAPP Graduate. Teacher.

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

Looking for a dedicated and creative educator to join our team at Odyssey in Manchester, CT.

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

It can be hard to tell what's going on behind a child's misbehavior at any given moment.

Graphic by GoZen: Anxiety Relief for Children

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

@jakankc Mainly through school improvement plans and SRBI. I really enjoyed the data visualizations from class last week. It made me think of how I would make data more accessible and meaningful for my staff as a school leader. #EDLR5403

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

@Mwakes4 I think the article we read "New Thinking on Instructional Leadership" had some excellent points. I loved the focus on organizational management. #EDLR5403

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

@jennikash95 Creating leadership opportunities and protecting and respecting teacher time. #EDLR5403

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

@chk1979 I think they communicate through actions. Nearly every school leader would say "do what is best for students", but the actions are what matter. Creating collaborative planning/coaching opportunities, professional development, and supporting teacher leadership etc.

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

A6: You have to be part of them as a leader. If you are perceived as being there for accountability it doesn't work. You have to be a lead learner in the building. #5403chat

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

A5: You have to make it a priority. Master scheduling, protecting common team meeting time, ensuring specialists have time in schedules to collaborate and support. Also engaging in the process as a school leader. You can't be an observer. #5403chat

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

A4: Trust, Time, skilled coaching #5403chat

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

A3: Using survey data to address parent concerns. There were questions regarding an appropriate sample size. Also who is more apt to fill out a survey? Unhappy/Happy? #5403chat

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

A2: What is our purpose? How will we use this information? #5403chat

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

A1: Building trust and getting a true pulse on the current culture regarding use of data. Then getting a sense of the skillsets in the building in terms of data analysis and use. Lastly, ensuring collaboration time in the master schedule. #5403chat

[CT Dept of Education @EducateCT]

#ContactTracing slows the spread of #COVID19 and works best with everyday preventive actions.

NEW guidance for CT school districts is meant to serve as a tool to help inform local decision-making process when considering how to address potential exposure in the school setting.

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

Just got this surprise in the mail! Thank you @UConnNeag

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

Just submitted all my work for #EDLR5402. It’s hard to believe my first two #ucapp classes are finished. Short break until fall classes begin. I’m really looking forward to learning through the context of my own school and my internship.

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

@ModernPaideia It’s wild.

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

Met my mentor principal in person today and it was an incredible experience. Sometimes we lose perspective when we are in our own little world all the time. I feel refreshed and renewed. Ready to face the challenges ahead while seeking moments of joy. #EDLR5402

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

So lucky to work with great people through UCAPP!

[Tracey-Ann Lafayette (She|Her|Hers) @LafayetteTA]

It Passed!! @EastHartfordPS is officially changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. My third grade babies are going to be so happy to know that their letters mattered and made a difference. So Proud and excited right now!!

[CT Dept of Education @EducateCT]

The CT School Learning Model Indicators portal, launched today, is intended to provide district leaders with access to data on multiple key metrics developed by @CTDPH & @EducateCT to inform local decision-making on in-person v. hybrid or remote learning: https://t.co/WrwNN9HdCi.

[Michelle Bashaw @MichelleBashaw5]

We need to remember to take care of ourselves and give ourselves and others grace. As someone who doesn’t do a great job of this I’m trying to make it a priority. #EDLR5402 https://t.co/MEQzKrFlQf