Heather Rocca

Mother, wife, sister, daughter, friend, educator, life-long learner.

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

A survey regarding the return to school is being distributed via email today and tomorrow to parents/guardians of SCDSB students. Please check your email as we need your feedback.
For information visit https://t.co/eAKyYXau32.

[Heather Rocca @HeatherRocca]

@fordnation Thank you for your strong, compassionate, and honest leadership!

[ONTSpecialNeeds @ONTSpecialNeeds]

Thank you!!!

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

The Premier’s Office announced that it will close all publicly funded schools in Ontario from March 14 to April 5, 2020, in response to COVID-19. As a result, all SCDSB schools will be closed. We will share more information as it becomes available.
More: https://t.co/eAKyYXau32

[ONTSpecialNeeds @ONTSpecialNeeds]

What's hiding behind the "misbehaviours"

[ONTSpecialNeeds @ONTSpecialNeeds]

Why not create a zone of regulation check in station with your class?

[Alison Golding @A_J_Golding]

One final thought, “If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve.” Dylan Wiliam #learnfwdON

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

Here's what to expect from provincial job action in the SCDSB this week:

🔹 Elementary schools closed Feb. 11 and 13
🔹 Secondary schools and adult learning centres open all week

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

SCDSB elementary schools reopening tomorrow, Friday Feb. 7.

Learn more:
https://t.co/RO7s4BYOpB

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

For the month of February, our schools will focus on inclusiveness as the #characterattribute of the month!

Learn more about Character Education on our website:
https://t.co/3ViY7NIcXK

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

Is your child turning 4⃣ in 2020? It's time to register for Kindergarten in the SCDSB!

Find out information on what school your child will attend, and how to register, on our website: https://t.co/pHjxxsfJoO

[George Couros @gcouros]

“Dispel the myth that “technology equals innovation,” and you will see more educators seeing that many things they are doing in classrooms right now are incredibly innovative, with or without technology. Innovation is about “mindset,” not a skill set.” https://t.co/xUeu6CHjtB

[ONTSpecialNeeds @ONTSpecialNeeds]

Books about separation anxiety for kids:

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

Every February, Canadians are invited to participate in #BlackHistoryMonth festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present.

Learn more:
https://t.co/wNVoUAeMot.

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

Here's what to expect in terms of provincial job action in the SCDSB this week:

[Stuart Shanker & Co. @StuartShanker]

Some people see misbehaviour and try to use rewards and punishment to get compliance. This does not address underlying reasons for the behaviour. #SelfReg

[ONTSpecialNeeds @ONTSpecialNeeds]

Don’t judge the meltdown before knowing the facts.

[Stuart Shanker & Co. @StuartShanker]

Classroom seating options can cause students stress. Some tips:
💺 Offer a variety of seating and standing options allowing for the child to change their body positions
💺 These could include: standing desks/bean bag chairs/peddle desks, etc.

[George Couros @gcouros]

“As adults, we have all kinds of notions about success and what it means for us and others. How often do we project our own view of success on others, especially our students and even our own kids as parents?” - via @katiemartinedu https://t.co/1Cjqn1H0pk

[Stuart Shanker & Co. @StuartShanker]

In Canada, we recognize how the greatest stress on any society is to diminish the rights, history, or vitality of one of its groups. In Canada, we celebrate Black History Month by celebrating Canadians. #BlackHistoryMonth