Stephanie Berg

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

I like that it gave small ideas/strategies to better support lit./writing throughout entire day,not just"during writing/reading time."I also liked how it started to plant some seeds of thought for big picture thinking,&questioning things we do in our classrooms #pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

A3:Outside of work,I've focused on investing my time into people that challenge me to be a better person.Investing in relationships that help me move forward,not backward.There are days I literally call these people up&say,"I'm too negative,we need to talk." pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

A1: We have had a lot of staff, both associate&teachers,take some big steps in the"change is hard,but I know we need to" pool.This has allowed other teachers/staff ask the question:What are they doing to make that work?Which usually leads to... can I go watch?#pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

Trying to check in and be able to let admin. have a moment of "being real" and making sure they eat on a regular basis. :) #pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

A3: Teacher led PD was awesome to be see! We have so many great teachers, that are doing so many great things, it is nice to recognize the struggle to make change, & the power the change has on our students. #pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

A1: The greatest enemy of great is the complacent good enough stance. Reflective conversations, using resources, and continuing to drive change for the better, in all areas, not just literacy. #pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

@hawkeye_teach24 @mrs_vanwyk @mueller1stgrade Yes! I think we should really think about a summer book club. It would be informal, volunteer, and real conversation. Maybe shoot for a book study across buildings for the fall? #pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

@bradjermeland The conversation really started with reflecting on how far they've come over the https://t.co/tZeK0Pr1oY was good for staff to hear"in the trenches"stories,& for them to see how much growth has occurred!There are several good stories that could be told during PD#pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

@mueller1stgrade I think if you are interested in observing at the other building we could make that happen. I have covered kindergarten throughout the year so that they could bounce back&forth for discussion/observation.We just have to get it on the schedule! #pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

@wchiabotta This is a great point..sounds like the perfect time for a pineapple chart(showing who is teaching what,where, when).The question is where to put it with all construction right https://t.co/DnDXqvRcFo was in my old office for a little bit,maybe in the conf. room?#pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

A3:one of the huge discussions we have had vertically this year is fact fluency, it effects us ALL! This conversation will take a lot more time to really fill in the gaps, but at least the conversations are starting. I'd also really like to tackle writing rigor.#pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

@mrs_vanwyk New staff is a perfect example! We get so focused on getting the stuff done, that we forget that this is a perfect way to help new staff involved/feeling apart of the climate/culture.

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

A2:I thought the interview process recommended was interesting, but my big take away was that members serve for 2-3 years&then give up their seat.I think this would keep schools from getting "stuck". #pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

this is for question #5 :)

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

We(by that I mean I)need to do a better job at creating some sort of prior agenda(adding new focuses)for the upcoming meeting,other than looking back on what we discussed last time. I want to make sure teachers don't feel time is wasted by rinse&repeat routines. #pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

@MrsJaniceDavis I totally agree with this.. the "can you believe...."stories are so fun and rejuvenating to hear, especially when mulitple fronts are playing a role in the success. #pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

A3- My takeaway from PLC's through out the year is that we are slowly starting to feel comfortable enough to move away from data only&having those bigger picture ideas of wrestling with ideas, & doing trial and error that is necessary for growth.#pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

@SueCox1973 @mrs_vanwyk I agree with you Sue, I think I get way too bogged down in the data, and often forget that I don't know what I don't know...so go find out #pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

Q4:As a teacher I always wanted open-note for the same reasons others are https://t.co/pxN3O2bkwl that I am in the classrooms helping collect data&working w/ teachers,I want to use the checklist b/c I work hard to remain objective. #pcmreadwritelead

[Stephanie Berg @stephanierberg]

@hawkeye_teach24 Absolutely! I will be around tomorrow at PCE, pop in and we'll set up a time. I can just record, and drop it in google drive for you to watch when you feel comfortable. #pcmreadwritelead