Amethyst Consultants

We teach students with severe Learning Disabilities to READ. Have a question for us? Contact us at Craig.Quenneville or [email protected]

[AmethystPDS @AmethystSchool]

Please join us for our upcoming Open-House to find out more about Amethyst Demonstration School.

[Amethyst Consultants @AmethystTeam]

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Yes!! So happy for the students who only have access to iPads!

[Colin Rankin @ColinRankinEDU]

The Lexia Power Up app is now live in the Apple Store! Now students can use their iPads (iOS10 and above) to access the program: Lexia PowerUp by Lexia Learning Systems, LLC #lexia #amdsblearns #PowerUp https://t.co/1dBu84WMxn

[Eric Sheninger @E_Sheninger]

Stroking Egos Does Nothing for Students. Raising Expectations Does. https://t.co/byazEf4RPU

[Amethyst Consultants @AmethystTeam]

Thank you for sharing AMDSB friends!

[Colin Rankin @ColinRankinEDU]

For those who like Read&Write but have reservations about using it for tests, exams, EQAO, etc - you now have Data Desk which allows the teacher to toggle on and off different tools in R&W. Thanks for the update, @jonjones411 !

[Amethyst Consultants @AmethystTeam]

@ColinRankinEDU We have watched this science work for many years at Amethyst with the province's most struggling readers. It works!!

[Amethyst Consultants @AmethystTeam]

Former Amethyst student making us all proud! Way to go, Katie!

[Carrie Helmer @carrie_helmer]

Undergrad awards at CKSS tonight. So proud of our Katie honours for grade 9!! @CKSSHawks @AmethystSchool

[Lexia @LexiaLearning]

@CA_ASCD Q4: True support systems include data collaboration meetings. Data meetings ensure all stakeholders monitor student performance, communicate progress, and plan for adjusted instruction to explicitly teach the particular skill(s) necessary for reading success. #cascdchat

[LDA Windsor-Essex @LDAWE1]

Students with learning disabilities often struggle in school. There is a discrepancy between their average to above-average intelligence and their academic achievements. Let's end the stigma. LD's affect an estimated 1 in 10 people in Canada. #LDAWEcommunity #DontDISmyABILITY

[LDA Windsor-Essex @LDAWE1]

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. It is estimated that 1 in 10 people in #Canada has a #learningdisability. Over 40% of students receiving special education services in Ontario are identified with an #LD. #DontDISmyABILITIES #LDAWEcommunity #LD #LDawareness

[Amethyst Consultants @AmethystTeam]

Direct Explicit Instruction is happening in Language AND Math at Amethyst!

[AmethystPDS @AmethystSchool]

Reminder - Please join us for our first School Council meeting of the year this coming Wednesday, September 26 at 5:30 pm in the DNCC. New members are always encouraged to attend!

[edutopia @edutopia]

STUDY: Greeting students at the door increases engagement by 20% and reduces disruptions by 9%—effectively adding 1 hour of learning per day. https://t.co/NaoR2s0va3

[AmethystPDS @AmethystSchool]

Some outdoor fun at lunch after another productive week at Amethyst. We are extremely proud of our students already this year. Happy Friday!

[Upper Grand DSB @ugdsb]

RT @ONTSpecialNeeds: This is one of the best growth mindset quotes I have read:

[AmethystPDS @AmethystSchool]

Special thanks to our Residence Counsellors for preparing and hosting our dinner and for the teachers and support staff for organizing the school open-house. A tremendous staff team!

[AmethystPDS @AmethystSchool]

Looking forward to having students, parents and staff gather for our annual Back to School/Meet the Teacher event tomorrow evening (Sept. 12) from 5-7 pm. BBQ from 5-6 and classroom visits from 6-7 pm. We hope you can join us!

[AmethystPDS @AmethystSchool]

Some lunchtime Amethyst fun on our first Friday together...

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We are extremely grateful for a hard working and focused group of students and teachers this first week at Amethyst. Remember our September Growth Mindset Mantra - “Everyone Can Learn”!

[AmethystPDS @AmethystSchool]

Productive and positive start to our day. Thank you students and staff for showing such enthusiasm in our learning this morning on only day 2.