{"id":702,"date":"2020-10-09T22:20:37","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T22:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/?p=702"},"modified":"2020-10-09T22:30:25","modified_gmt":"2020-10-09T22:30:25","slug":"october-9-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/2020\/10\/09\/october-9-update\/","title":{"rendered":"October 9 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A note from Heidi T.<\/strong>: Here is the link <\/a>to the SEL Menus. Remember, you don\u2019t have to do it all! Pick and choose what works for you and your class. Also, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out if you want more or something specific. I have a lot of SEL and Mindfulness resources that I would love to share. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of today, I now have access to Highland\u2019s social media accounts (Facebook and now Instagram). I want to keep this space as positive and informative as possible. I would LOVE to share some Storyline successes in this space. So\u2026 if you have pictures of artwork or your freeze that you’re willing to share with me, that would be fantastic. Thank you so much!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try this\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I find a lot of our conversations starting out with this..\u201dWhat do they expect\u2026\u201d or \u201cWhat\u2019s the district\u2019s expectation\u2026\u201d  When I find myself saying or thinking this way, I am now trying to turn this around and look at the problem at hand and then ask myself, \u201cWhat do I expect of myself and my staff in this situation?\u201d  So I am going to suggest we all start our sentences out with \u201cWhat do I expect\u201d or \u201cWhat do we expect\u201d…when we encounter problem x?  Approaching our common problems with this attitude can give us a little more sense of control and make better use of our time.  If we get guidance that tells us to do something differently then we can incorporate it into our own plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Observations and Evaluations\u2026 <\/strong>\u00a0I included the material from Skip in the last update and I just wanted to circle back with my own thoughts on this.\u00a0 I know these are more challenging times to teach and they will be equally challenging times to observe and provide meaningful feedback.\u00a0 The evaluation process is still under discussion at the district level, but for our purposes, let\u2019s keep these in a low stress, low stakes environment.\u00a0 More than ever teachers (and principals) need support in all sorts of areas, so the purpose for observations should be perceived as a support strategy. (At the very least, just an opportunity to talk.) \u00a0 We\u2019ll talk about your plans for instruction, reflect on how things are going, and maybe identify something that can be provided to help you.\u00a0 The only expectations we will address are your own for now.\u00a0 Sound good?\u00a0 I hope so.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, I need your help in making this happen.\u00a0 Without classrooms to wander in and out of, I really need your help to know a good time to drop in and talk OR if you want me to watch a webex.\u00a0 If you could send me a few ideal times for any scenario that works for you, I\u2019d appreciate it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome Ashley Chally! <\/strong>– Ashley is getting started in the office and she is thrilled to be a part of the team.  If you have not already met or re-met her, please stop by to say \u201chi\u201d and get acquainted.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EA position<\/strong> – FYI – I posted for a temporary 3-hour EA position.  As I look forward to facilitating a hybrid and all-in school day, this position can help with quite a bit of coverage for recess, lunch, PE and music.  My goal is to make sure we get this person hired just prior to kids coming back into the building.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EA Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see link below for EA training listed by topic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paraeducator Training Opportunities by Topic | HDESD Learn at Home<\/a>Why These Opportunities. The Culture of Care team has compiled these links for your browsing. Opportunities found on this guide will focus around the three main components of a Culture of Care: Trauma-Sensitive, Restorative, and Equitable Practices that systematically promote wellness, safety, and community support for all. We appreciate the work of our care coaches, and Erin Taylor …learnathome.hdesd.org<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Conferences<\/strong> – October conferences are canceled and these days will be instructional days.  Communication to families will go out soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting Schedule<\/a> – I finally came up with a meeting schedule for our different teams for the year.  The chances of this meeting schedule changing are high, but we\u2019ll give it a go.  We\u2019ll get these on the google calendar soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EBISS – <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We should begin our first round of EBISS meetings prior to Thanksgiving break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goals include the following;<\/p>\n\n\n\n