Brittney Oliver

third grade teacher :: lover of Jesus, good books, and great adventures

[Annie F. Downs @anniefdowns]

December 21st. Winter solstice. The darkest day of the year.

Every day of the fall has been getting darker towards today.

But tomorrow?

It starts getting lighter. In tiny tiny increments. But light is coming. It doesn't get any darker than today.

Light is coming.

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

#EDSP4100FA20 Such a great resource when it comes to finding great transition assessments for students! This QuickBook of assessments is extremely beneficial for transition planning. https://t.co/xZvbICfPHE

[Lynn Roper PhD @roper_lynn]

#EDSP4100FA20 Looking for a good transition assessment here are some possible options https://t.co/HSvVvcLCi3

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

I’m thankful that there is a month to spread #awareness about #learningdisabilities! This article discusses challenges that students with LD face in #virtuallearning and how we can support them. https://t.co/QYshaW6qsn #EDSP4100FA20

[Lynn Roper PhD @roper_lynn]

#EDSP4100FA20 #Learningdisabilites awareness month https://t.co/u0wazHtOlL

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

#EDSP4100FA20 For students with exceptionalities, this looks like teaching students soft skills and preparing them as early as possible to be college and career ready. This next article discusses scaffolding younger students in career readiness. https://t.co/yxQA0p3lg7

[Lynn Roper PhD @roper_lynn]

#EDSP4100FA20 Five Steps for Supporting College and Career Readiness https://t.co/zV5yQKNpUl
What can this look like for students with exceptionalities?

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

#EDSP4100FA20 When students reach high school, there are only a few years to plan for their futures. It’s crucial to empower students & help them learn self-advocacy skills that will benefit them for the rest of their life. Check out this article for more: https://t.co/aH7d86j7MV

[Lynn Roper PhD @roper_lynn]

#EDSP4100FA20 5 Tips for Navigating Conversations about Transition https://t.co/Tcf67tvOBS… The article states that IEP meetings for high school students need to be about transition. This might be the most important aspect of a special education program. Why is this so crucial?

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

#EDSP4100FA20 The first article encourages teachers to get creative & try new ways to engage students. This 2nd article states that promoting peer-to-peer discourse is a powerful way to help students learn to think critically & communicate in a #hybrid setting.

[Lynn Roper PhD @roper_lynn]

#EDSP4100FA20 this also goes along with the last post #hybridlearning https://t.co/86lOXvzzOf

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

#EDSP4100FA20 The 1st article discusses developing a strong behavior management plan & encouraging peer-peer instruction. This 2nd article emphasizes building strong relationships between peers, fostering community, and decreasing stigma. https://t.co/QtEuHJLmqP

[Lynn Roper PhD @roper_lynn]

#EDSP4100FA20 Five effective strategies for the #inclusiveclassroom Week of September 7 https://t.co/JoLZucDstO

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

#EDSP4100FA20 This article examines a school where #collaboration is a top priority. Using protocols & agendas in collaborative meetings can help mitigate conflict, help you see the value of a colleague’s contribution, & focus on what is best for students. https://t.co/E9kk0tuWbO

[Lynn Roper PhD @roper_lynn]

#EDSP4100FA20 https://t.co/PpVKldRwyn
Navigating #HLPS #collaboration and Implementing collaboration practices building effective relationships and creating better understanding of students’ needs, which allows them to succeed

[WHIO Radio @WHIORadio]

Right now, @larryhansgen is discussing police reform with Dr. Patrick Oliver of @cedarville. Click here to listen: https://t.co/yzX0ljO9YC

[Carmen Fowler LaBerge @carmenlaberge]

I just spoke with Dr. Oliver earlier this week. Great to see this recognition of his expertise and willingness to serve!
Hear our conversation: https://t.co/TVBhBKGp6e

[Mark D. Weinstein, MSOL @CedarvilleNews]

.@GovMikeDeWine announced today @Cedarville Dr. Patrick Oliver, director of the Criminal Justice program @Cedarville and former police chief in Fairborn, Grandview Hts., and Cleveland, will serve as the lead consultant to the administration's Office of Law Enforcement.

[Sean Cudahy @SeanCudahy]

Gov. DeWine outlining plans for change when it comes to law enforcement in Ohio...names Patrick Oliver of Cedarville Univ... former Fairborn police chief... lead consultant @whiotv

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

*Flash forward to teaching in 2050*

Teacher: So let's say Cindy buys 120 rolls of toilet paper, and…

Student: That’s not realistic!

Teacher: Now let me tell you about what happened in 2020…

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

Ever wonder what it's like to co-teach with your mentor teacher as a teacher candidate? This article explains it all: https://t.co/xl3B5n8mfX #EDSP4250SP20

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

This middle school utilized PBIS and cut their discipline referrals by 98% in just one year! Read this article to see how they did it! https://t.co/xlBwI0Cu30 #EDSP4250SP20

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

This article discusses ways to engage culturally and linguistically diverse families both at school and at home. https://t.co/BKQMwNZjrG #EDSP4250SP20

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

This article shares research about how student success is linked to family engagement. #EDSP4250SP20 https://t.co/4qVBiGxqqu

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

“UDL is not a special ed thing or even a general ed thing. It’s just an ed thing.” Read this article to learn how to build an #inclusive classroom through the use of #UDL! #EDSP4250SP20 https://t.co/XV9R9JszGZ

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

This article provides 50 tips and tricks for facilitating an #inclusive classroom! https://t.co/Sl0vdbrSnn #EDSP4250SP20

[Brittney Oliver @brittneyfoliver]

#EDSP4250SP20 This article talks about what qualifies a student for an IEP! https://t.co/cvWQlmfhGC