JeffPfohl

Dad, Husband, ETFO AQ Instructor, Teacher
Waiting for my next canoe trip...
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[JeffPfohl @SpecEdJeff]

In Spec Ed Part 2, Katie shares the quote from author, Jane Felling (Box Cars and One Eyed Jacks) regarding games and assessment. "Games can show student gifts and gaps." A good low pressure way to assess in 2022! #etfoaq

[ForTeachersByTeachers @TeachersBy]

Locating engaging, meaningful and relevant PD opportunities is being discussed in our @etfoaq IICT Specialist course. Many candidates in the course know and recommend the #etfo website to further their learning journey. Check out the upcoming events!

[JeffPfohl @SpecEdJeff]

Thanks to Indu in Special Education Specialist @etfoaq for sharing the book, What I Saw in the Teachers' Lounge, by Jerry Pallotta. Hmmm... I'm trying to determine if it's fiction or non-fiction🤣

[CBC News @CBCNews]

The COP26 summit has ignored bicycles as one of the most efficient tools to fight climate change by focusing almost entirely on promoting a shift to electric cars, cycling advocates say. https://t.co/rOoULG7zsl

[JeffPfohl @SpecEdJeff]

In Special Education Specialist, Heather shares how students and staff are benefitting from emotional coaching (e.g., validation). Is your school trying this? If so, where are the starting points? @etfoaq

[Sol Mamakwa @solmamakwa]

Today I asked the Min. of Education @Sflecce why First Nations schools are not included in Ontario free menstrual products program. I was not given an answer.

Jurisdictional issues should not be dividing provincial and First Nations schools and students.

[JeffPfohl @SpecEdJeff]

"The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Traditional Métis Story," Written an... https://t.co/ToSnz8CPcK via @YouTube Check out this 'retelling of a traditional Metis story' as an alternative The Giving Tree. Thanks to Cassandra in Special Education Specialist #etfoaq for sharing!

[JeffPfohl @SpecEdJeff]

In Special Education Specialist #etfoaq Chelsea reminds us that tacos fall apart but we still love them - as you go about your day today teachers, remember things might not go as planned but there are positives to be found.

[JeffPfohl @SpecEdJeff]

Hey teachers - need a launching point for critical literacy discussions in the classroom? In Special Education Specialist #etfoaq Meredith shares the idea of asking students, "Who benefits from this story being told this way? Whose voices are being left out?"

[JeffPfohl @SpecEdJeff]

Enjoying the discussions taking place in Special Education Specialist #etfoaq. Meredith shared The Skin We're In, by Desmond Cole as a way for us to learn more about anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism.

[JeffPfohl @SpecEdJeff]

1 full week in the books for Fall ETFO AQ. In Special Education Specialist, Sophie takes the award for the longest 'commute' - learning all the way from Guatemala City! Missed the registration date this session? Mark down November 1st to sign up for Winter AQs. #etfoaq

[Tristan Imgrund @tristan_sudbury]

If only everyone who opposes keeping schools closed was as vocal when education workers were pushed to the very back of the vaccination prioritization list.

[Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite]

Here's a very powerful statement from the Ontario Principals' Council regarding @fordnation's outside graduation announcement. "It is unrealistic and disrespectful to Ontario educators to expect such a considerable shift." #onted

[Professor Carol Campbell @CarolCampbell4]

Can Arthur please write another letter to @fordnation for:
Investment in #OntEd back to school plan for safe in-person learning, not permanent online or hybrid;
Improved PPE, ventilation & monitoring of air quality;
Effective testing & tracing plan;
Smaller class sizes
#AskArthur

[ETFO AQ @etfoaq]

Summer Registration is now open. Math #ETFOAQ Courses are filling up & we are at Day 1. @ETFOAQ brings community to you anywhere and at antime. Courses by teachers for teachers and courses by educators for educators impact MANY. https://t.co/spxiXc09F4 @ETFOeducators #onted

[Eco-inquiry @EcoInquiry]

Today marks the beginning of Earth Week! Here are some books to support you and your students in taking care of our planet. For more resources & ideas see https://t.co/oYr6pGvfcU
#EarthDay2021 #EarthDay

[JeffPfohl @SpecEdJeff]

How about a wellness check-in for my fellow educators today? Check out this graphic that was shared in Spec Ed Specialist #ETFOAQ by candidate Mariana.

[JeffPfohl @SpecEdJeff]

Thanks to Jennifer G in Special Education Specialist #etfoaq for sharing the resource, Kids Have Stress Too, by the Psychology Foundation of Canada.

[JeffPfohl @SpecEdJeff]

In Special Education Specialist #etfoaq we continue to discuss diversity in classroom and school resources. Candidate Robena shared a great website, https://t.co/a8u20Rt1hp as a way to connect with her English Language Learners. Check it out!

[JeffPfohl @SpecEdJeff]

In Special Education Specialist #etfoaq we are examining the diversity of books in our classroom and school libraries. Alyssa shared this great website. Pass it along! https://t.co/k5aofdGEvw