NLESDPsych

We are psychologists working with the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. Not sure what psychologists in education do? Follow to find out!

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

@NLESDCA is making the following resources available for educators and families to help guide difficult discussions in the face of ongoing global matters as recommended by @NlesdP Click on Speaking to Young Learners about Difficult Situations

https://t.co/Um5ZfRzysm

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

Science of Reading and Structured Literacy are approaches that support students with explicit, systematic instruction in fundamental literacy development. The events at the link can help empower teachers with the skills to bring SOR to their classrooms!
https://t.co/j3RakrGt5f

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

They don't need to know and hear everything. They need you to answer questions, and filter unnecessary information. If you have questions yourself on how to talk to your children/students, your local school psychologist can help.

[Sincerely, School Psychologist @SchoolSincerely]

Please turn off the news in front of your young children. Answer questions in a simple, developmentally-minded manner. Reassure your children that they are safe with you. Reach out to mental health professionals for intense or lingering distress. We are here to help.

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

In a large class, strategies like this really help maintain prosocial behaviour. The students in Ms. Barter's large class of Grade 4s at @OctagonPond report that they love it and all the hype they get makes them feel great!

Who can you hype up today?? 😄

#feelgoodfriday

[ActiveSchoolsNL @ActiveSchoolsNL]

How does movement support learning? This is how! @NLESD @SchoolHealthNL @SISNLESD @NlesdP @ParticipACTION @CSHNLESD

#ActiveSchoolsNL

https://t.co/sDotwui4NJ

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

As long as the stim isn't harming the child themselves or anyone else, let them stim. It helps them self regulate, and we all need to self regulate throughout our day in ways that work for us.

#AutismAcceptanceMonth

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

This is a fantastic resource that deserves all the shares!

[Autistic Girls Network @AutisticGirls_]

We're celebrating this International Women’s Day by launching our new white paper on an internal presentation of autism & why it's often missed. A must-read for everyone who needs to understand autism (which is all of us) and recognise it earlier. https://t.co/fNuS5FYbrY #IWD2022

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

#AutismAwarenessDay

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

On #AutismAcceptanceWeek let's centre autistic voices and learn from them. ♾️

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

Have you heard talk of "learning styles"? Turns out this theory has been debunked, despite the fact that it is still widely believed. This article explains why, and explores some ways we can learn more effectively that are supported by research.
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https://t.co/srGUUlAK2Y

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

We stand with our trans students, colleagues, and community members. 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransDayOfVisibility

[NQ Rainbow Knowledge Network 🌈 @NQRKNN]

This #TDoV learn how to be a better Trans Ally!

The best thing you can do as a trans ally is LISTEN TO TRANS VOICES and understand your privilege as a cisgendered person.

Please share this post around to teach others on how to be a positive #transally #transdayofvisibility
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[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

It's an important distinction. And trauma is healed *in relationships.*

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

@GuidanceWPelley @NLESDCA 🙌🙌🙌🧠♥️

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

Excellent podumentary that breaks down the controversy around whole language reading, and why teaching phonics remains the gold standard in teaching children to read.
#scienceofreading
#phonics

https://t.co/ofNVShdXfa

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

@Pednpsy13 @DenneyDayle We indicated that studies are limited but overall, for the majority, benefits are short lived. It's a general guideline for parents and educators. Twitter doesn't allow for full nuanced discussion. Such decisions should be made case by case following any research that's available

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

Have you had discussions about delaying kindergarten entry for a child? This practice is called "redshirting," and the research is limited and mixed, but overall any positive impacts on academics and social-emotional functioning seem to be short-lived.

https://t.co/onRBvvjELX

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

Appreciate this discussion 👏👏👏 and the article at the end of the 🧵thread! An intersectional lens is essential in ethical practice in this field.

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[Kelly Edyburn @KellyEdyburn]

An overwhelmingly white field, school psychology has largely failed to adopt a lens of intersectionality & act on the knowledge that social determinants (e.g. adverse early experiences, poverty, food insecurity, discrimination, ed. inequities) deeply affect child mental health 1/

[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

Imagine if we all helped each other top up our cups before they got empty.

How will you top up your cup or someone else's cup this weekend? ☕️

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[NLESDPsych @NlesdP]

Have you wondered about the different learning-based exceptionalities we see in school-aged children, how they are distinguished from each other, and how they are identified and supported?

Check out the link for some helpful info!

https://t.co/W1JbFWe3w7