Rorie Fitzpatrick

Director for Nat'l Center for Systemic Impvt at WestEd— supporting states to transform systems to improve outcomes for children w disabilities

[Judy Heumann Legacy @judithheumann]

Thank you to everyone who has followed and supported Judy throughout her lifetime of advocacy. May her memory be for a blessing.

https://t.co/BzQSXux9bj

[NCSI @TheNCSI]

Regarded as “the mother” of the #DisabilityRights movement— @judithheumann passed away on March 4, 2023. The NCSI joins in honoring her life and priceless contribution to creating a more inclusive and better world for all.
Memorial service details, here. https://t.co/XuX0Z1KAem

[The Center for Learner Equity @LearnerEquity]

Tomorrow is International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day. CLE is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have the quality educational opportunities and choices they need to thrive & learn. Learn more about our work here: https://t.co/27eNfLsy1y

[Secretary Miguel Cardona @SecCardona]

Students with disabilities are general education students first.

They have incredible potential, like all learners, and bring unique superpowers to the classroom. Inclusion makes learning better for everyone! #EDBusTour22 #RoadToSuccess

[NCSI @TheNCSI]

In this #NCSIPodcast episode on Pursuing #Equity to address #Disproportionality, @dlopez196 states, “We are not here to fix children or communities because they are not broken. We are here to change adult practice and to fix systems that are harming us.”
https://t.co/wCzW0WLxjd

[NCSI @TheNCSI]

"A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others." Teacher Appreciation week is this week, and NCSI would like to send a heartfelt "THANK YOU!" to all of our teachers for their service, and for lighting the way. #teacherappreciation #ThankATeacher

[WestEd @WestEd]

@TheNCSI's Rorie Fitzpatrick recently shared insights about what state #edleaders can do to promote improvements in teaching and learning for special education students. Read the conversation w/ Phi Delta Kappan: https://t.co/lUo0b1X9Kt @pdkintl @RorieF #spedchat #edequity

[NCSI @TheNCSI]

To help eliminate subminimum wages, @usedgov launches historic real pay for real jobs initiative! The Education Department will award State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies with grants to create employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. https://t.co/M3LaUOvOWe

[NCSI @TheNCSI]

Our Thought Leader @SeenaSkelton focused on her perspectives in providing equity-focused TA as a Black Woman with a dis/ability. Read all about her perspectives in this published article on @tandfonline's website: https://t.co/n9dOegYcHO

[NCSI @TheNCSI]

Did you know that each state or territory has an NCSI TA Facilitator assigned to it? Our TA facilitators act as a primary contact for support from @TheNCSI. Click on our interactive map to learn more, including each state's SIMR. We welcome your questions! https://t.co/E0rNwphwvt

[NCSI @TheNCSI]

Join us TOMORROW! For the 3rd session of our Pursuing Equity for Black Students in K-12 Education: Exploring the Intersection of #RaceAndDisability TLC Series focused on Stakeholder & Family Engagement - Registration is required & this webinar is free! https://t.co/PyappcKOXx

[NCSI @TheNCSI]

🎉Today is National Special Education Day! Thank you to all of the hard working Special Education teachers, families, aides, leaders, and other professionals & advocates for your commitment to improving outcomes for our students! We salute and thank you! - @TheNCSI #sped

[NCSI @TheNCSI]

So thrilled to announce the launch of Pursuing Equity for Black Students in K-12 Education: Exploring the Intersection of #RaceAndDisability a Thought Leader Conversation Series. Join us in improving outcomes for Black students by registering for Nov 10th! https://t.co/ZGfaAyPLgX

[NCSI @TheNCSI]

#NASDSE2020 Wow! We're humbled & honored to receive the Martha J Fields Award from @NASDSE. It’s pretty rarified air we’re breathing, given past recipients. So grateful to support State Special Ed Directors - Incredible folks doing incredible work for kids & families! @RorieF

[NCSI @TheNCSI]

From presenter @jwillisSF worth repeating: "Where do we focus resources (time, money, personnel)?" - Discussing the greatest impact of school closures related to equity in our Blending & Braiding webinar session NOW. Resources posted https://t.co/V8GAdzRgwe soon! #SchoolFinance

[EducatingAllLearners.org @educateall_org]

Tomorrow join us for office hours on reading intervention with Rachel Currie Rubin and have the chance to ask questions about how to be do reading intervention in a virtual context. Friday at 12:30 EST Register here https://t.co/xWHbQTpmto

[⭐️ SDG ⭐️AKA Muse of Chicago Trib Editorial Board @stacydavisgates]

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[National Center on Improving Literacy @NCILiteracy]

Here's another from the series of Universal Screening Infographics and Literacy Briefs. Check out Reliability! cc @TheNCII https://t.co/69vEqr7PEy

[Rorie Fitzpatrick @RorieF]

Grateful to SEA teams for deepening their learning with us @TheNCSI and demonstrating their resolve to improve outcomes for students w disabilities at the #NCSIconvening

[What Works Clearinghouse @WhatWorksED]

Interested in interventions that help children and youth with disabilities? Check out the WWC's resources:
https://t.co/8ruRI6C71D