Nicolette Lesniak, Ed.S

Special Education Administrator in Chicago (Thoughts and opinions are my own)

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March is here and are IEP deadlines! Stay ahead by setting weekly reminders and organizing student data in one place. Your future self will thank you! How do you stay organized💡

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@KevinRickard4 Year 19 for me as well

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Are you struggling to figure out why you went into education, then you should take some time this summer to reflect on your WHY?

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We determine who we are by what we do.

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Learning more deescalation tips from Lindsey Brander from Elkhart Community Schools. #beyondbarriers2024 #indianacec

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This week I had the incredible experience of presenting at Elevating Education 2023. It was great to share my love for teaching intensive needs students and partnering with others.

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Did you know that November is the perfect time to realign and go after your goals?

In this weeks email I shared six tips on why November is the perfect time for special education teachers and administrators to realign their goals.

Do you want to know more?

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@reflectiverae @SecJennerIN @heyhopeking @heywadeking @ChrisPombonyo @EducateIN Wow is the partnership ending?

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When another person talks bad about you for no reason at all, don’t be so quick to clap back. Pray for them . They see something in you that the do not see in themselves . Remember, confidence is silent insecurity is loud❤️

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I had an awesome time with some awesome leaders throughout Indiana. Sparking change and leveling up one day at a time. @EducateIN #IDOElevelup

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@BrittanyHottPhD At this time no

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Thinking about getting my Ph.d in special education, but I don’t want to pay out of pocket, anyone know of any fellowships or scholarships🤔

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@DrMariaHugh @thisisUIC @UniversityofIl @LifeAtPurdue @KUSpecialEd Thank you I will

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@BrittanyHottPhD At this time I can’t relocate outside of the Illinois and Indiana area

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Monday is the beginning of year 17 of my teaching journey. If you are a educator who is concerned that your classroom is not set up or you have not finished your preparation. Don’t stress and worry, the one thing that parents and students want you to bring is the joy.

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Have you ever been so anxious about the begining of the school year that you do not know what to do. In this blog, I address the common anxieties teachers face as and provide tips and strategies to ease into the new school year smoothly.
https://t.co/EOUWYaD5BC

[Nicolette Lesniak, Ed.S @NicoletteEds]

There are so many times that I say yes to things, before checking my schedule and I end up needed to go to two different meetings.
I just want to let you know that it is ok to say No. It is ok to set your boundaries and be firm with them.

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Are you a new Indiana administrator or seeking to move into a leadership role? “Level Up Leadership” was designed for you! Sponsored by the IDOE and with content provided by the SLS team, we invite you to apply today! https://t.co/zlgzixdDWf

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My day started at 4am driving to Indy to my IDOE Level UP Leadership Mentor Training. I am excited for this upcoming school year. If you are an Indiana educator, you should apply to take your leadership to the next level. #idoelevelup

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@reflectiverae @EducateIN @UChicago @SLSConsultingEd I am so excited for this