VanWeekly
October 9, 2019


GaETC Registration is Due Oct 10th!!
Are you presenting at GaETC? Let us know!
Join the Mentoring Support Team in Teams


GaETC Pregame Event- Nov 5th
Register in Frontline. More info coming soon!



Get points and learn Flipgrid!

Vanguard now has a channel on "Flipgrid" called the VanChannel.
We are using the Channel as a way for Vanguard members to connect with one another, share goals and ideas and for you to amplify your voice!
The Channel is on a tab in our Teams or the direct link is https://flipgrid.com/14a14d83
Password to enter the grid: Vanguard
Our first topic is the Vanguard Yearbook.
- Introduce yourself and share your edtech goals this year.
- Have fun with your Flipgird ( use the filters and emojis)
- https://flipgrid.com/14a14d83
- Password to enter the grid: Vanguard
In Spirit of Collaboration
Please respond to 2 videos of Vanguard Members.
Sample responses can be
1. If you have experience in their goals offer tips
2. If you want have a similar goal, share that in the response.
Need Help with Flipgrid? Check out this interactive educator's guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzZGEfOtEWqPcGUzcFd2RzRjYTQ/view or
Checkout this video made for you -Microsoft Stream


Nominate someone or submit your own Spotlight Vanguard Member!
Vanleads, do you see any vanguard members at your school doing something awesome? Were they struggling with a tool before and are now using it? BRAG on our Vanguard members. If you see something awesome, please submit about your team member.
Please share your success stories with us! You may see your "Spotlight" in an upcoming Vanweekly!
Vanguard Birthdays
Vanguard Wishes A Very Happy Birthday to
Allyson Baker 10/6
Marquise Delaney 10/7
Katie Pardee 10/10
Marisa DiSano 10/17
Elizabeth Blount 10/17
Heather Van Looy 10/27
Michelle Ragghianti 10/31
We want to celebrate our Vanguardian family. If you would like for us to recognize your birthday, please click this link.

Oct 15th VanWebinar: Microsoft Tools for the Inclusive Classroom
We've had a topic change. Mindy Ramon from FCS Instructional Technology and Gigi Whiteside, FCS Assistive Technology Specialist will facilitate. They will be sharing all about the new tools in Office 365 that support all students especially struggling readers, writers, and communicators

Mark your calendars
October 22nd- We have a BONUS Webinar this month on Flipgrid's Newest Features hosted by Jornea Erwin, Flipgrid Education Innovation Lead.
November 14th- Mark your calendar is our next Twitter chat! We were trending last Thursday! Let's keep up the hype! Our next host is the one and only Dr. Nathalie Henderson, Central Learning Community Area Superintendent, discussing mentoring!
Interested in Microsoft/Office 365 training?
Want to stay current with the latest and greatest tools? Sign up for one of these upcoming workshops or webinars. Please share the flyer with others at your school.



Here is this month's slide deck for redelivery! October School Lead Call.pptx
Key take away items for redelivery:
Let's all think about how to focus on job embedded work to submit for XP. Our goal is to work "smarter" not "harder". Take time to promote this topic with your team. Also, encourage teammates to enter their XP.
The XP Committee will be sharing ideas for XP activities and mentoring ideas. (Coming soon!)
The Event/PD Committee is creating a checklist resource (to take or leave) to help with the Coaching Cycle. (Coming soon!)
The Flipgrid channel is up! Encourage your team to participate by adding a video and engaging with others. https://fligrid.com/14a14d83 Password: Vanguard
School Leads Only - We encourage you to enter ideas into the Padlet wall! Let me know if you have ideas for creating resources to share out to help others with our initiative. https://padlet.com/munsond/workharder
School Leads Only - Let us know if you - OR - your team would like to host any type of "meet-up" for your learning community. Connect with your Learning Community Lead! I hope we empower you to increase your voice and leadership while serving as a member of this community.
The video from this month's call can be found on our stream channel or by clicking here: https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/ffd0ad98-1ce9-42aa-95b4-45acf4845ce0

Vanguard Feedback

Vanguard Leadership Team
District Support Hoke Wilcox - Director Instructional Technology @hoke Heather Van Looy - Instructional Technology Program Specialist - New Member Support @HeatherVan Looy Mindy Ramon - IT Training Support Coordinator @fultonitdept | Executive Committee Justin Evans Lead Coach - Member Support @jeevans Megan Endicott Associate Lead - Events, Professional Development & School Lead Support @endicottspot Chanel Johnson Associate Lead- XP & Communications @DC_stemtastic | South Learning Community & Achievement Zone Giovanna Allison @allisongtechie Crystal Billingslea billingsleac@fultonschools.org @MathyMissB Patricia Thomas // Evoline C. West Elementary School @ThomasNeverStop |
District Support
@hoke
Heather Van Looy -
Instructional Technology Program Specialist - New Member Support
@HeatherVan Looy
Mindy Ramon -
IT Training Support Coordinator
@fultonitdept
Executive Committee
Lead Coach - Member Support
@jeevans
Megan Endicott
Associate Lead - Events, Professional Development & School Lead Support
@endicottspot
Chanel Johnson
Associate Lead- XP & Communications
@DC_stemtastic
South Learning Community & Achievement Zone
@allisongtechie
Crystal Billingslea
billingsleac@fultonschools.org
@MathyMissB
Patricia Thomas // Evoline C. West Elementary School
@ThomasNeverStop
Northeast Learning Community Renee Morris @msmorrisra Tammie St. John @stjohnteach | Northwest Learning Community Jennifer Beard @MsBeardsClass Pam Kelly @pckelly4 Katie Pardee @mkpardee | Central Learning Community |
Northeast Learning Community
@msmorrisra
Tammie St. John
@stjohnteach
Northwest Learning Community
@MsBeardsClass
Pam Kelly
@pckelly4
Katie Pardee
@mkpardee
Central Learning Community
Fulton County Vanguard Team
Vision: Through building colaborative relationships and supporting student focused learning, the Vanguard Team will positively impact student achievement.
Pillars: Transform, Innovate, Mentor, & Support (TIMS)
