Chat Transcripts

Topic

Plan Review 1 Chat

Date

2025-11-24

Group ID

0

Course ID

296983

User List

Ascheman, RosalieBrank, NicoleEvans, CaseyKirchoff, HeatherMaameri, RatibaNotch, KristinPeralta, MirlaQuinn, AlysonRoering, AngelaRoss, AmberYoswa, Toni{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}{Hafner, Nancy}{Lowe, Brenda}
User Timestamp Message
Brank, Nicole06:55:24 pmHi, I sent out invites to the Facebook group. I wasn't able to invite Casey for some reason.
Yoswa, Toni06:55:45 pmI never received invite.
Ross, Amber06:55:53 pmI didn't get one either 🙁
{Lowe, Brenda}06:56:22 pmHi everyone how are you
Quinn, Alyson06:56:24 pmI just got it!
Quinn, Alyson06:56:29 pmHi Brenda!
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}06:56:46 pmHi Brenda! Hi Everyone!
Ross, Amber06:56:50 pmHello!
{Lowe, Brenda}06:56:58 pmDid you hear we may have our first snow storm tomorrow night?
Brank, Nicole06:56:58 pmI think you have to go onto Facebook and except.
Ascheman, Rosalie06:56:58 pmI got an invite, but the link didn't work!
{Lowe, Brenda}06:57:10 pmHi Karen!!!!
Brank, Nicole06:57:18 pmI will try again tomorrow.
Ascheman, Rosalie06:57:22 pmYes Brenda, I heard that! I just took my patio furniture in!
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}06:57:26 pmAbout time for MN snow!! LOL!
Brank, Nicole06:57:27 pmNO SNOW STORM…
Ascheman, Rosalie06:57:31 pmHi Karen! Hi everyone!
Yoswa, Toni06:57:34 pmWe are not talking about the "S" word
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}06:57:43 pmHi Rosalie!
Brank, Nicole06:57:56 pmI mean I don’t want it to happen so my daughter can make it home from college.
{Lowe, Brenda}06:58:05 pmHAAAA yup SNOW
{Lowe, Brenda}06:58:24 pmI saw it on accident! Ew, not ready. Some folks love it - me I can do without - at least the cold
Ross, Amber06:58:27 pmI mean we have been pretty luck...
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}06:58:28 pmSnow on the biggest travel day of the year is not a good thing!
{Lowe, Brenda}06:58:48 pmRight - Nicole folks are traveling this week. Its the travel part that gets to me
{Lowe, Brenda}06:58:59 pmMy thoughts exactly Karen
Maameri, Ratiba06:59:12 pmGood evenening everyone 🙂
{Lowe, Brenda}06:59:21 pmHi Ratiba how are you
Quinn, Alyson06:59:32 pmHi Karen. I cannot wait for the snow!
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}06:59:54 pmNo worries, snow always shows up!!
{Hafner, Nancy}06:59:57 pmHello everyone! So nice to be with you all again!
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:00:07 pmHi Nancy!
Maameri, Ratiba07:00:10 pmFine trying to be strong will all what I went through
Notch, Kristin07:00:28 pmhello!
Maameri, Ratiba07:00:29 pmThank you Brenda for asking
{Lowe, Brenda}07:00:40 pmIt's fun to have the squad reunited again isn't it
Roering, Angela07:00:45 pmHello all!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:00:59 pmI've been taking attendance as you all have been logging in. So nice to 'see' everyone
Kirchoff, Heather07:01:11 pmNicole - I didn't receive an invite! Might have to try again!
Peralta, Mirla07:01:14 pmHello Everyone!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:01:23 pmIts 7p so shall we dive in *
Ross, Amber07:01:24 pm*
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:01:26 pmHi Mirla!
Yoswa, Toni07:01:25 pm*
Roering, Angela07:01:26 pm*
Peralta, Mirla07:01:30 pm*
Notch, Kristin07:01:37 pmNicole-Thank you for organizing a facebook group. Would you be willing to invite me, too?
Kirchoff, Heather07:01:34 pm*
Brank, Nicole07:01:34 pmHeather I will try again tomorrow.
Maameri, Ratiba07:01:40 pm*
Brank, Nicole07:01:37 pm*
Ascheman, Rosalie07:01:37 pm*
Quinn, Alyson07:01:44 pm*
{Lowe, Brenda}07:01:53 pmI see Nancy is in the house! Hi Nancy
Brank, Nicole07:02:00 pmKristin yes 🙂
{Lowe, Brenda}07:02:10 pmOk - we have SOOO much to dig in about!
{Hafner, Nancy}07:02:11 pmHi Brenda!
Brank, Nicole07:02:11 pmHi Nancy!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:02:30 pm😁
Notch, Kristin07:03:03 pm*
{Lowe, Brenda}07:03:06 pmLet's start with housekeeping - Discussion board is due tonight - I have all but two of our cohort that I'm still waiting on
{Lowe, Brenda}07:03:23 pmSo if you still need to - log in before midnight and complete discussion board
{Lowe, Brenda}07:03:34 pm😍
{Lowe, Brenda}07:04:20 pmNext on our list - you all have a written assignment due this week. It's a submitssion of your capstone proposal - first draft
{Lowe, Brenda}07:04:25 pmany questions so far?
Ascheman, Rosalie07:04:35 pmNone from me!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:04:42 pmthe written assignment is due Wednesday night
Yoswa, Toni07:04:59 pmNo, I dont.
Evans, Casey07:04:59 pmBrenda - I am one of those two lol! I just got signed on!
Kirchoff, Heather07:05:04 pmNope! I sent a written proposal to my advisor some time ago, so hoping that translates easily into the required assignment 🙂
{Lowe, Brenda}07:05:09 pmno worries Casey
Evans, Casey07:05:14 pmI love snow, but snow storms can stay calm please!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:05:19 pmHeather that's the spirit!
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:05:26 pmHI Casey!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:05:49 pmThis written assignment will either be uploaded into our classroom in ETL or send it directly to me at brendadlowe@gmail.com
{Hafner, Nancy}07:05:52 pmyes, Heather, simply review the requirements from the syllabus and edit if needed
Evans, Casey07:05:54 pmHi Karen! I cannot thank you enough for your patience with me
{Lowe, Brenda}07:06:03 pmAwwww
Kirchoff, Heather07:06:12 pmPerfect!
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:06:19 pmGlad everything is coming along well now!! 🙂
{Lowe, Brenda}07:06:26 pmWe have a really superb group of Advisors helping out this rotation! You all are in great hands
Notch, Kristin07:07:10 pmYes, I have been so grateful for Nancy's help and guidance!
Maameri, Ratiba07:07:11 pmThank you Nancy for your support, and Brenda
{Lowe, Brenda}07:07:20 pmOk - next on your list after your written assignment is to make sure you've set up a meeting with your advsor withing in the next week if you have ot already to discuss how yor project is coming along
Brank, Nicole07:07:24 pmNancy has been very helpful!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:07:48 pmYou are so welcome Ratiba. You have been through so much and you are still hanging in there. We are so proud of you
{Lowe, Brenda}07:08:14 pmQuestions so far? Sorry for the typos today!
Yoswa, Toni07:08:16 pmI emailed assignment and to schedule meeting with advisor last week, no response yet. I am out of commission rest of week with Holiday.
Kirchoff, Heather07:08:43 pmYes, every instructor has been amazing through this! I've loved the classes, the cohort, and the opportunity. So appreciated! Instructors and friends 🙂
Brank, Nicole07:08:49 pmShould we also email it to our advisor?
{Lowe, Brenda}07:08:54 pmok then next week is fine too Toni - that works
{Lowe, Brenda}07:09:14 pmNope email this assignment to me - you can cc y our Advisor too so they have it if they don't already
Maameri, Ratiba07:09:19 pm A question before we start if it's ok Brenda
{Lowe, Brenda}07:09:29 pmgo ahead Ratiba
Brank, Nicole07:09:27 pmGot it!
Yoswa, Toni07:09:34 pmBrenda, if I uploaded it, do you still need me to email it to you?
{Hafner, Nancy}07:09:44 pmMy team has met with me twice, so a third meeting is optional, from my standpoint, unless you need help with finalizing the assignment. Brenda, is it ok if they cc their advisor on this week's assignment?
{Hafner, Nancy}07:09:54 pmnever mind!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:10:12 pmNo - if you uploaded this week's assignment you are good.
Yoswa, Toni07:10:19 pmPerf! Thank you! 🙂
Brank, Nicole07:10:27 pmI will send mine to you Nancy and we can chat next week at our meeting. 🙂
{Lowe, Brenda}07:10:37 pmI see that Nancy - so yes everyone CC your advisor on this assignment
Maameri, Ratiba07:10:46 pmDid you get all the courses verified on develop? I don't see building quality and courageous conversation verified on develop? Is it just me?
{Lowe, Brenda}07:10:59 pmOk let's look forward so we are not surprised with upcoming t hings since we are soooo close at being done*
Ross, Amber07:11:03 pm*
Roering, Angela07:11:06 pm*
Yoswa, Toni07:11:08 pm*
Ascheman, Rosalie07:11:08 pm*
Brank, Nicole07:11:09 pm*
Peralta, Mirla07:11:13 pm*
Evans, Casey07:11:14 pm*
{Lowe, Brenda}07:11:28 pmYou have another discusson board due 12/8th and then we will have chat again 12/15 7p
{Lowe, Brenda}07:11:55 pmThat week you will be sending another draft of your project
Maameri, Ratiba07:12:05 pmDid you get all the courses verified on develop? I don't see building quality and courageous conversation verified on develop? Is it just me?
Kirchoff, Heather07:12:12 pm*
Peralta, Mirla07:12:30 pmI don’t have courageous conversations just yet Ratiba!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:12:34 pmCheck with the folks at Eager to Learn Ratiba. It should be done
{Lowe, Brenda}07:12:41 pmIt might be in the cue still
Kirchoff, Heather07:12:42 pmRatiba, I have not yet checked but thats a good thing to consider.. I'll have to look!
Notch, Kristin07:13:04 pm*
Maameri, Ratiba07:13:05 pmThanks Brenda, and ....
Maameri, Ratiba07:13:10 pm*
{Lowe, Brenda}07:13:16 pmOk last - you will have a final chat discussion January 5th and each of you will share your project with the cohort
Brank, Nicole07:13:14 pm*
Peralta, Mirla07:13:41 pmOmg! That’s what I’m scare of … presentation! 😫🤣
{Lowe, Brenda}07:13:53 pmright before that chat in January you will submit your FINAL version to me by 12/31st...consider it my New Year's Gift 😁
Maameri, Ratiba07:13:58 pmon Zoom right?
Ascheman, Rosalie07:14:09 pmThat's what I'm scared of too Mirla!
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:14:17 pmMirla - you will do just fine!! You word your Capstone plan very well!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:14:28 pmI know Mirla - thankfully it's only 2-3minutes so it'll go by so fast. I can't wait to see everyone's project they've poured into
Ross, Amber07:14:30 pmI am scared too!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:14:37 pmIt'll be via Zoom if I'm not mistaken
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:14:36 pmSo do you Rosalie!
Peralta, Mirla07:14:46 pmAll thanks to you too Karen! 🙌🏻
Kirchoff, Heather07:14:48 pmI rechecked the zoom presentation requirements, and it's only 2-3 minutes.. and to a group of friends! Everyone will do great!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:14:51 pmAny questions so far?
Ascheman, Rosalie07:14:58 pmYes, Karen! You've been great!!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:15:02 pmHeather well said!!!
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:15:03 pmThe presentation is just sharing with all of us the great work that you have accomplished!! 🙂
Yoswa, Toni07:15:23 pmWish the whole cohort couldve been zoom 🙂
{Lowe, Brenda}07:15:28 pmYes - it's a celebration🙌🙌🙌
Ross, Amber07:15:31 pmI agree Toni!
{Hafner, Nancy}07:15:36 pmI am anxious to see what all of you have been working on!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:15:38 pmok let's dive in further*
Kirchoff, Heather07:15:38 pm*
Roering, Angela07:15:40 pm*
Ross, Amber07:15:41 pm*
Brank, Nicole07:15:41 pm*
Yoswa, Toni07:15:44 pm*
Peralta, Mirla07:15:46 pm*
Ascheman, Rosalie07:15:52 pm*
Maameri, Ratiba07:15:58 pmWe the amazing advisors and support and hard work we will be ready and give a good gifts for Brenda 🙂
Quinn, Alyson07:16:11 pm*
Maameri, Ratiba07:16:20 pm*
Notch, Kristin07:16:33 pm*
{Lowe, Brenda}07:17:03 pmbefore we dive into questions I just want to say how proud I am of all of you. You have poured into your projects and your advisors speak so highly of each of you and the work you are doing. It is obvious from the ideas that have formed into your projects. Nicely done. You are almost done
{Lowe, Brenda}07:17:25 pmShifting -
{Lowe, Brenda}07:17:28 pmLet's talk about where you are at in the planning process. o Define o Identify o Select o Analyze
{Lowe, Brenda}07:17:50 pmthis would be per the model in our reading
Yoswa, Toni07:18:37 pmIdentifying for me
Evans, Casey07:18:58 pmEnd of define and into identify.
{Lowe, Brenda}07:19:06 pmThank you Toni. It's a very important stage
{Lowe, Brenda}07:19:17 pmDo you feel you are finding the resources you need?
Peralta, Mirla07:19:42 pmI believe I’m in identify and perhaps define!
Maameri, Ratiba07:19:49 pmEnd of select and starting analyze
Yoswa, Toni07:19:51 pmYes, It is narrowing down what I want the focus to be regarding the resources I am utilizing
Roering, Angela07:19:56 pmI am close to the finish line so I would say I am in the Analyze phase
{Lowe, Brenda}07:20:00 pmI like that Mirla
Brank, Nicole07:20:04 pmI would say Identify for me.
Ross, Amber07:20:09 pmI would say I am at Select
{Lowe, Brenda}07:20:15 pmOk - you are in similar places
Ascheman, Rosalie07:20:12 pmI would say select
{Lowe, Brenda}07:20:30 pmI noticed this trend in discussion board this week
{Lowe, Brenda}07:21:00 pmI will say this - as you are choosing one for your project - write down your other ideas for later. All of your ideas will be relevant to the field and your career
{Lowe, Brenda}07:21:46 pmJust because you don't have time for your project in this cohort doesn't mean throw away your amazing idea
{Lowe, Brenda}07:21:51 pm*
Ross, Amber07:21:51 pm*
Roering, Angela07:21:52 pm*
Ascheman, Rosalie07:21:51 pm*
Evans, Casey07:21:54 pm*
Brank, Nicole07:21:55 pm*
Kirchoff, Heather07:21:57 pm*
Yoswa, Toni07:22:04 pm*
{Lowe, Brenda}07:22:07 pmReflect on your planning process- what are you learning about yourself as a leader?
Notch, Kristin07:22:17 pmI believe I am in selecting.
Ross, Amber07:22:26 pmImplementing time managment!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:22:43 pmKristin that is perfectly ok
Ross, Amber07:22:42 pmI have been on top of taking my time for my prjocet
Maameri, Ratiba07:22:46 pmI agree Brenda, I come up with so many good ideas that I can save to work on later
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:22:49 pmAbsolutely, as Brenda points out! Keep a file of ideas, you will pull them out when the time is right!
Maameri, Ratiba07:22:53 pm*
Quinn, Alyson07:22:56 pmI am learning that there are so many thing I carry in my head that are not written down. This project would have been much easier if I had documented what I was doing all these years!
Yoswa, Toni07:23:01 pmOpening mindset to outsource ideas
Notch, Kristin07:23:08 pmI am learning I have big ideas and would love to implement them all at once, but I am learning how to slow down and take smaller steps to reach the bigger goal.
{Lowe, Brenda}07:23:09 pmAlyson lol yes
Brank, Nicole07:23:08 pmI am learning that time management is very important and that I also need to take time to work on it even though work is crazy busy!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:23:18 pmHmm Toni I like that
Brank, Nicole07:23:39 pmI agree with that Kristin!
Ascheman, Rosalie07:23:45 pmI'm learning that delegating is HARD
{Lowe, Brenda}07:23:51 pmI really am happy to hear about the organization of time it's had for you (or attempts to organize and manage) - important leadership skill
Yoswa, Toni07:23:53 pmSo used to having to come up with all the "ideas" nice to work on something that creates collaboration and takes some of the "responsibility" off of my plate
Kirchoff, Heather07:24:01 pmI'm learning that a lot of the skills I have are not necessarily ones I think about all the time, or are the big ticket ones! Small strengths, cumulative, make a robust skillset in ECE. I'm also learning how leadership qualities can transfer between career choices and positions. And also - that time management is a continuous thing to practice...
{Lowe, Brenda}07:24:04 pmRosalie it's super hard - you are not alone in feeling that way
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:24:14 pmThese projects are always a great time to practice laying out a project plan and schedule and managing time according to the plan! Then we all goof up a little and catch up! 🙂
{Lowe, Brenda}07:24:34 pmSmall steps exactly Heather!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:24:46 pmexactly Karen
Maameri, Ratiba07:24:53 pmFocus and determined
{Lowe, Brenda}07:25:04 pmI think about all the ideas I still get and I just add them to my list to think and reflect on
Brank, Nicole07:25:03 pmI agree with that Karen.
{Lowe, Brenda}07:25:11 pmLove that Ratiba
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:25:16 pmWell said, Heather!
Evans, Casey07:25:21 pmTime management is everything!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:25:37 pmSo much growth from this class- LEADERS*
Evans, Casey07:25:39 pmI like working in an outline, so that was comforting
Ross, Amber07:25:40 pm*
Kirchoff, Heather07:25:43 pm*
Roering, Angela07:25:43 pm*
Evans, Casey07:25:45 pm*
Maameri, Ratiba07:25:49 pm*
Brank, Nicole07:25:49 pm8
Ascheman, Rosalie07:25:49 pm*
Peralta, Mirla07:25:52 pm*
Brank, Nicole07:25:53 pm*
{Lowe, Brenda}07:25:59 pmWhat modalities will you implement in your practice to align your goals with your capstone project?
{Lowe, Brenda}07:26:36 pm meaning "the way in which something happens or is experienced."
Kirchoff, Heather07:27:02 pmThe SWOT analysis has been really helpful in aligning my project goals with the current lives experiences/practices!
Brank, Nicole07:27:50 pmthe SWOT analysis has been very hep
{Lowe, Brenda}07:28:01 pmGreat choice Heather. I think this is a good one to help us analyze
Brank, Nicole07:28:05 pmHelpful for me.
Ross, Amber07:28:09 pmI agree, I plan to continue use it!
Ross, Amber07:28:18 pmThere are so many great tibits! In all the classes
{Lowe, Brenda}07:28:27 pmIt's a great tool to help you think and reflect - and plan for yourself actually.
Evans, Casey07:28:37 pmHeather, I agree. The SWOT helps again, narrow or simplify the millions of thoughts lol
Ascheman, Rosalie07:28:40 pmI've been trying to implement surveys but I don't think anyone has taken them...
Ross, Amber07:28:53 pmRosalie- keep trying!
Brank, Nicole07:29:01 pmyes keep trying!
Ross, Amber07:29:02 pmIt's a change! Takes time!
Maameri, Ratiba07:29:14 pmI will involve families and staff through surveys, and collect feedbacks and resources,
{Lowe, Brenda}07:29:17 pmRosalie that is a great idea and it's hard when you don't see results right away. Like your colleagues said - keep trying
Yoswa, Toni07:29:22 pmSWOT was what has stood out the most to me! Something I hadn't been familiar with
{Lowe, Brenda}07:29:29 pmYess Ratiba get those families involved
{Lowe, Brenda}07:29:44 pmToni me neither actually - I've read about it but had not tried it myself
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:29:55 pmTreats are a good way to get surveys completed! 🙂 People stop and talk!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:30:03 pmI like hearing from you that it's helpful
Notch, Kristin07:30:08 pmI also used the SWOT analysis when creating a marketing plan with my business administrator. I also created a parent questionnaire and gathered ideas from our advisory team.
Ross, Amber07:30:08 pmFood is always helpful!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:30:27 pmFood is perfect and makes me happy 😍
Kirchoff, Heather07:30:32 pmWhen I implemented a survey, every family who completed it was entered into a drawing for a "prize" - that helped for sure!
Kirchoff, Heather07:30:39 pmWe're all motivated by treats and goodies!
Ascheman, Rosalie07:30:38 pmThank you for the ideas!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:30:49 pmSo true Kristin. glad you hear you are woking on parent questionnaires - that is a powerful tool
{Lowe, Brenda}07:31:02 pm*
Ascheman, Rosalie07:31:01 pm*
Ross, Amber07:31:03 pm*
Roering, Angela07:31:04 pm*
Quinn, Alyson07:31:11 pmSurveys, and I am working on time management and monitoring progress.
Yoswa, Toni07:31:12 pm*
Quinn, Alyson07:31:13 pm*
Brank, Nicole07:31:14 pm*
Kirchoff, Heather07:31:17 pm*
Notch, Kristin07:31:28 pm*
Maameri, Ratiba07:31:45 pmUse the 5 D cycle defiide, discover, dream,....
Maameri, Ratiba07:31:50 pm*
{Lowe, Brenda}07:31:56 pmAlyson those are super helpful and important
{Lowe, Brenda}07:32:04 pmRatiba that is also a very powerful toool
{Lowe, Brenda}07:32:11 pmWhy will the capstone project you selected enrich your early childhood education program?
{Lowe, Brenda}07:32:27 pmThis is probubly my fav question of the night
Evans, Casey07:33:14 pmMine is wrapped around reading and books; creating a relationship with our small town library!
Quinn, Alyson07:33:23 pmI think having a director handbook is something not only to guide future future directors, but also to keep me organized in my daily, weekly, and annual managment of our school.
Roering, Angela07:33:25 pmMy project focuses on streamlining our new hire and onboarding process. I hope this will increase efficiency as well as standardize and provide high quality training for new team members.
Yoswa, Toni07:33:38 pmCollaboration and input from families for better community and parent satisfaction. Creates more sense of community and trust .. which I think is incredibly important .
Ross, Amber07:33:39 pmSet staff up with success from the beginning. Full onboarding
Brank, Nicole07:33:50 pmI think mine will help because all the paperwork will be done ahead of time and I will be able to spend the time during the enrollment conference connecting with the families.
{Lowe, Brenda}07:33:55 pmCasey that is near to my heart. It's also supportive of community
Kirchoff, Heather07:34:05 pmRather than enrich a specific program, it will enrich those who work in the field. I defined it in my outline as "To identify and evaluate alternative career paths in the early childhood field that utilize leadership, advocacy, and administrative skills. ○ To enhance personal career readiness through research, self-assessment, and professional documentation. ○ To inform others of their opportunities, as well."
{Lowe, Brenda}07:34:17 pmAlyson it will help you in your leadership - all in one place. Structure!
Peralta, Mirla07:34:51 pmI think my project will enrich my program by giving me more space, resources, and staff to offer higher-quality learning experiences and serve more families.
{Lowe, Brenda}07:34:56 pmAngela this is so important - I'm hearing from other programs how this is a struggle and so they are revamping in this area. Amber I see you too on onboarding
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:34:56 pmGreat for leadership development Heather, thanks!!
{Hafner, Nancy}07:35:04 pmThese are all great examples of how you are using your leadership skills to enhance your program and/or the profession! Kudos!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:35:17 pmCollaboration Toni is huge with our families. They are why we keep our doors open
Maameri, Ratiba07:35:29 pmfirst, effective for children physical development , social emotional, and demonstrate a commitment to high quality program
{Lowe, Brenda}07:35:37 pmHeather I love that - it's very big picture
{Lowe, Brenda}07:35:51 pmYou too Mirla - it's needed and supportive
Notch, Kristin07:36:19 pmWe are gearing up for a registration in January and working on creating a marketing plan and creating a social media platform will help the community learn about our program and help the community learn about us.
{Lowe, Brenda}07:36:26 pmLook at this - isn't it amazing to see the aray of how you all are impacting not only your programs but the field.
Notch, Kristin07:36:43 pmwhoops, I typed the same thing twice.
Ascheman, Rosalie07:36:36 pmMy capstone project really focuses on enriching a child's relationship with their family and their community. By showing what resources are available to the families in our community, and by giving them toolkits they can use to connect with their children, we're providing valuable tools for the families in our community.
{Lowe, Brenda}07:36:46 pmKristin that is a smart plan - and now you are a part of that plan
{Lowe, Brenda}07:36:55 pm*
Ross, Amber07:36:55 pm*
Notch, Kristin07:37:01 pm*
Kirchoff, Heather07:36:56 pm*
Maameri, Ratiba07:37:03 pm*
Evans, Casey07:37:02 pm*
Brank, Nicole07:37:03 pm*
Ascheman, Rosalie07:37:04 pm*
Roering, Angela07:37:06 pm*
{Lowe, Brenda}07:37:14 pmHow will you measure your application of diversity, equity, and inclusion to your project?
{Lowe, Brenda}07:37:28 pmhard question I know
Peralta, Mirla07:38:35 pmby tracking how well my program represents and supports all families—through enrollment data, family feedback, culturally responsive materials, and inclusive practices in the classroom.
Evans, Casey07:38:38 pm Couple things: foot traffic by our students and families at the library, community engagement survey potentially, and direct relationship with the library staff/owners
Ross, Amber07:38:42 pmThis is hard! I have inserts for my leaders to go over things that may feel "tricky" for new hires. But incorporating a different language is my future goal when I can make it digital!
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:38:43 pmI like to think about the fact that when you strengthen your organization, you provide more opportunities for your staff team and families you serve!
Ascheman, Rosalie07:39:01 pmThis would probably be answered in my surveys. I could also reflect on if the toolkits/books/activities suggested are diverse and offered in the right formats.
{Lowe, Brenda}07:39:12 pmI love that Karen
Roering, Angela07:39:20 pmWe can review our onboarding documents, policies, and training modules for neutral, culturally sensitive, and bias-free language
Kirchoff, Heather07:39:29 pmI think for mine, it'd be relevant to look at statistics.. Demographics of those working in different "sectors" of early ed/administration, the communities and populations served, and maybe looking into the hows or whys of any gaps of inclusion in these (like ones requiring higher education or mainly being located in certain geographic areas). Including tidbits about how to create or advertise yourselves to make opporunities more accessible.
Quinn, Alyson07:39:37 pmAn assistant principal shared her graduate work in Anti-baised school leadership. It is a long publication, but there are so many nuggets that have been guiding me.
{Lowe, Brenda}07:39:40 pmI like how you are all thinking about h ow you will measure. So in other workds.. how will you know.
{Lowe, Brenda}07:39:49 pmThese are great answers
{Lowe, Brenda}07:40:17 pmand you all have come up with different ways of getting your answers - in a realistic way
Notch, Kristin07:40:21 pmBy ensuring we include testimonials and visual representation of all students, their unique cultures, and students of all abilities in our program (that have permission of course).
Brank, Nicole07:40:35 pmI know that on some of the forms that I need to change mom/dad to parent 1 and Parent 2. Working on forms to make sure they are all inclusive to all families.
Ross, Amber07:40:42 pmgaining feedback from new hires and my leaders
{Lowe, Brenda}07:40:47 pmKristin that one is super helpful and important
{Lowe, Brenda}07:40:52 pmLove that Amber
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{Lowe, Brenda}07:41:01 pmlast question of the night
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Maameri, Ratiba07:41:21 pmThis is a good and hard question! Maybe thinking to add equipment and activities to the indoor gym that are easy access even for special need children
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{Lowe, Brenda}07:41:34 pmWill families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds benefit from your capstone project? Explain.
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{Lowe, Brenda}07:42:14 pmGood to think about Ratiba
Quinn, Alyson07:42:33 pmCollaboration with Amigos del Bosque nature preschool has helped me guide me work, too, and makes me turn on my lense for language access.
Evans, Casey07:42:40 pmYes! That is one of the many amazing things about books. It will also allow for connection and cultural diversity to be explored and shared by/with others!
Maameri, Ratiba07:42:58 pmFor my capstone project all families will benefit, but your question make me think deeper what can I add
Roering, Angela07:43:25 pmYes, I think my project supports better communication and consistency in staff training, which will benefit every family.
{Lowe, Brenda}07:43:41 pmAgreed Ratiba - it will all benefit - but the thinking is the how and it's intentional thinking and planning. This helps us to make sure we are not fogetting something
Kirchoff, Heather07:43:41 pmI think so.. exploring opportunities and realizing that there's a ton of transferable skills and valuable assets from different experiences is a big part of my project. Multilingual individuals are very sought after for many positions, especially in education and administration, and the rise in need for proper service to culturally diverse families is definitely something to not be overlooked
Yoswa, Toni07:43:58 pmYes it's inclusive to all families solely on their participation
Brank, Nicole07:44:02 pmI may need to think in the future to add other languages to our enrollment forms. Small steps.
Peralta, Mirla07:44:15 pmYes. My project will enhance the Spanish immersion experience and ensure families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds receive strong bilingual communication, culturally relevant learning, and a welcoming environment.
Ross, Amber07:44:16 pmNot directly, but making sure all of our staff are on the same page increases consistency within the classroom on what is expect, which includes diversity
{Lowe, Brenda}07:44:22 pmThese are all wonderful ways to think about including and benefiting families in your planning and process for your project
Ascheman, Rosalie07:44:23 pmBy offering information that is clear and accessible, and by using surveys, I'm able to gather things that I may need to change so that I can make this content valuable for everyone
Notch, Kristin07:44:43 pmThat is a good question. I could include in one of our social media posts the ways we incorporate cultures around the world by trying different recipes from cultures around the world and inviting families in to teach us about their culture.
{Lowe, Brenda}07:44:46 pmAmber I like t hat too - we are not doing this alone but with the help of our staff
{Lowe, Brenda}07:44:55 pmgood thinking Kristin
{Lowe, Brenda}07:45:07 pmWell can you believe we are out of time again!
Ross, Amber07:45:12 pmAlways goes too fast!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:45:22 pmIt does I agree
Brank, Nicole07:45:23 pmIt does go fast!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:45:30 pmIt was so nice to connect and catch up with you all
{Lowe, Brenda}07:45:44 pmif you have not please complete discussion board tonight
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:45:43 pmGreat work everyone! Enjoy your project and remind yourself of the wonderful work you are accomplishing every day!!
Kirchoff, Heather07:45:42 pmIts always a pleasure!
Notch, Kristin07:45:49 pmThank you!
Yoswa, Toni07:45:49 pmHappy thanksgiving!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:45:57 pmI look forward to seeing your written assignnment draft WED
Ross, Amber07:45:59 pmHappy Thanksgiving! DRive Safe!
Brank, Nicole07:46:07 pmHappy Turkey day!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:46:10 pmEnjoy your Thanksgiving week and
Kirchoff, Heather07:46:18 pmSafe travels for anyone doing so! Enjoy your holiday!
Maameri, Ratiba07:46:21 pmThank you everyone, good night!
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:46:20 pmEnjoy the snow, if it falls!!
Peralta, Mirla07:46:20 pmHappy turkey day! Lol
{Hafner, Nancy}07:46:24 pmThanks for letting me "listen in" to your conversation tonight! Great work
{Lowe, Brenda}07:46:28 pmI look forward to chatting again Dec 15th
{Lowe, Brenda}07:46:32 pmGood night everyone
Roering, Angela07:46:30 pmHave a great night!
Ascheman, Rosalie07:46:30 pmThank you everyone! Safe travels!
Peralta, Mirla07:46:33 pmBe safe!
{Lowe, Brenda}07:46:46 pmSave travels in the SNOW we might be getting
{Foster-Jorgensen, Karen}07:46:46 pmGood night!