Research Dept @ WRDSB

[Waterloo Region DSB @wrdsb]

.@ResearchWRDSB presents the feedback from the first Let's Connect survey. We had 100% of schools represented within the family survey, and 99% of schools within the student survey. The response rate was higher than in previous surveys, so THANK YOU to our community. #WRDSBmtg

[Waterloo Region DSB @wrdsb]

Let's connect. Tell us how you are doing!

During this unprecedented school year, we are going to check-in our students, staff and families at different points to help us understand how you and your child feel about your learning experience.

SURVEY: https://t.co/XaVTIKmnJi

[Waterloo Region DSB @wrdsb]

We are sharing info on our return to school plans for families to make informed decisions. Families must complete the Confirmation of Attendance form to let us know your plans for the fall. The safety & well-being of our students is at the ❤️ of our plans.
https://t.co/2lVqPNohML

[Waterloo Region DSB @wrdsb]

Are you a #WRDSB student, parent or caregiver?

Over the summer, we will be busy developing our plan for returning to school. Your feedback and input are crucial. Let your voice be heard as we plan for the 2020-21 school year.

Take the survey by July 10. https://t.co/6aiUMEtZes

[Research Dept @ WRDSB @ResearchWRDSB]

Our response will be data driven! We are hard at work reviewing and summarizing all the feedback received last week from @wrdsb families and staff.

[Lila Read @ReadLila]

@wrdsb is meeting @MinistryofEd expectations. Our response is about equity, about quality not quantity, about reaching each and every student.

[Angela Mercier @AngelaMercier1]

To be clear @WR_Record the @wrdsb is absolutely meeting @MinistryofEd expectations. All educators, CYWs, social workers, EAs, DECEs , administrators and teachers, are working towards ensuring 100% of our students are able to access learning from a distance. RT @wrdsb!

[Waterloo Region DSB @wrdsb]

UPDATE: We continue to do everything we can to support Ontario's efforts to minimize the spread of #COVID19.

This morning, #WRDSB donated 35,806 gloves and 63 masks to @StMarysGenHosp. Pictured here is a hospital staff member receiving the donation. #WRDSBcares

[Waterloo Region DSB @wrdsb]

PHASE 2: SUPPORTING STUDENT LEARNING

Our educators will begin to prepare students and families for distance learning, continue to identify barriers and develop alternate approaches. https://t.co/uHJBuOH5E1

We hope regular communication will reduce the understandable anxiety.

[Lila Read @ReadLila]

This just in! 15,000 secondary student/family contacts and 31,000 elementary student/family contacts. Let's keep connecting, keep supporting our students and families - together @wrdsb @ResearchWRDSB @wrdsbeaa @gweiler @rob_gascho @mrswookiee @NathanRCore @PSSPD24

[Lila Read @ReadLila]

As of Friday @wrdsb educators had reached almost 40,000 students! One student, one call, one #caring #connection at a time - that is our strategic priority of each and every one actioned in real time. Thank you @wrdsb So proud of who we are and to be part of our @wrdsb #family

[Research Dept @ WRDSB @ResearchWRDSB]

We ❤️ hearing about how meaningful these phone calls are for both families and staff. We also ❤️ watching all the information come in. Over 23000 phone calls so far @wrdsb! #StayingConnected

[Waterloo Region DSB @wrdsb]

*ring ring* 📞

Over the next week, each #WRDSB family can expect a phone call from one of your child’s teachers. They will be checking in with students and families to say HEY and gather some information about students’ access to technology.

Learn more: https://t.co/S8LVUFqobX

[AERO_AOCE @AERO_AOCE]

New job posting from Waterloo Region District school Board:
Research Officer-Research and Evidence-Based Practice.
Closes 4 p.m, Friday 3rd January, 2020.
https://t.co/VOtQVRWslN

[Research Dept @ WRDSB @ResearchWRDSB]

As a department we have been reminiscing about our first day experiences and thinking about @WRDSB students during this first week of school. We are excited about the work we have planned this year to support students, staff and families! #guesswhoiswho #firstdayphotochallenge

[Research Dept @ WRDSB @ResearchWRDSB]

A Graphic Design Revolution For Scientific Conference Posters via @forbes https://t.co/bDIelXjXMM

[Lila Read @ReadLila]

Thank you to all of the @carizon @PathwaysCanada staff and students, who joined us Friday evening to share their dreams of a more equitable & inclusive education system. @wrdb working to learn how best to put our students first -each and every one!

[Research Dept @ WRDSB @ResearchWRDSB]

Another great session at #AERA19 this morning. Interesting panel discussion on the impact of sharing research publicly, such as through podcasts, has on researchers & practitioners -> it can impact both a program of research AND practice in schools/districts #knowledgetopractice

[AERA @AERA_EdResearch]

There’s this constant thinking through what does the audience need to know and what they live without, especially when thinking about making research/information more accessible to the public. #AERA19

[Research Dept @ WRDSB @ResearchWRDSB]

Thanks to @JennyGRankin for an informative, engaging & relevant session @AERA_EdResearch this morning. It was refreshing to discuss sharing research in ways that consider inequities, empathy and bias, but most importantly the ultimate impact it will have on students.

[Waterloo Region DSB @wrdsb]

It's budget #survey time. 💸💲💵

Don't miss the opportunity to tell us where you think our money should go. By taking this 5-minute survey, you, our #WRDSB fam, will help us point out funding areas that are a priority to you.

SURVEY: https://t.co/XQAXiHYwtu

[Research Dept @ WRDSB @ResearchWRDSB]

The Research Dept is wearing #WRDSBpink for #PinkShirtDay 👚We are committed to providing @wrdsb students a way to share about their experiences at school (including bullying) through the Safe Caring and Inclusive School survey

[Lila Read @ReadLila]

Love this quote too. From @TheSmileCEO & @JenLeighMoss "I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it" - speaks to our work related to Student & Staff Well-Being, Mathematics, & ensuring each & every student graduates and experiences success in our schools @wrdsb