Jessica

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute I love the idea of a fidget box! So many great ideas and tools were mentioned. As a special ed teacher, I really enjoyed this discussion. Thank you @RutgersAltRoute! #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: More in-service and professional development opportunities to learn from experts in the field, collaborating and sharing materials, resources, and information with other teachers and related service providers. #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute A4: Recognize and teach students to recognize their own strengths. Teach and empower them to ask for what they need to be successful and capitalize on their strengths. #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute A3: Recognize individual strengths and weaknesses and coordinate instructional plans to differentiate for learning differences. #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute A2: Providing space in the classroom with less distractions, frequent (movement) breaks, multisensory learning, fidget toys, weighted blankets/lap pads, slant boards. #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute A1: One challenge is that it is very time consuming to differentiate for a wide variety of abilities, but leveled groups and center-based work helps to mitigate. #TeacherEd #SpecialEd

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute Hi! I’m Jessica Tran and I teach elementary special ed

[Tristan Downey @TDown32]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: Obviously the victim of bullying must be the priority and be protected, we should also remember that the bully (who is also a student) requires just as much care from us as the victim. Offering them support can often stop the problem at the source. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute Students need to know that they have adults that they can talk to without judgement and the line of communication to these adults should be clear and open at all times. Staff members who works with these students should communicate with each other as well. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute I teach students with developmental disabilities, so I have never really dealt with HIB in the classroom, but I can imagine that the biggest challenge and the biggest opportunity is how we as educators respond to harassment and bullying. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute I use the Remind app, email, and google translate to communicate with families. I share what social/emotional skills we are working on in class along with tips for encouraging these skills at home. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute Practice and model empathy in the classroom, create an environment where everyone feels welcome, seen, and comfortable speaking up if there is a problem. #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute I established the rules in my classroom at the start of the school year and each time a rule was broken I would use it as a teachable moment - I explained why it was important to follow that rule and model expected behavior until my kiddos understood #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute Hi! My name is Jessica Peyser and I teach K-6 special ed #TeacherEd #SafeSchools

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute @EDtheScienceGuy @harmonjr22 @MsAshleyShanley @Ms_KatieNieves @Savvy_Educator Thank you for this opportunity to connect and share! #TeacherEd #EdTech

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute I often have trouble finding technological resources that are appropriate for the unique needs of my SPED learners. Most times I end up just creating my own resources, which can be very time consuming and a good way to end up on the path to burnout. #EdTech

[Jessica @jessktran]

@MrsTowns18 @RutgersAltRoute Yes!! Great to meet a fellow SPED teacher :) and agreed that we need more SPED-friendly tech! #TeacherEd #EdTech

[Jessica @jessktran]

@Ms_KatieNieves @RutgersAltRoute This is such a great idea! I will definitely be trying that out in the future. Thanks for sharing!

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute I use the Remind App and email to communicate with my students' families. I share pictures, reminders, and classroom updates through these two channels. I also use google translate a lot for my Spanish-speaking families. #TeacherEd #EdTech

[Jessica @jessktran]

@RutgersAltRoute My colleagues and I share resources via email and the shared drive on our computer network. I also attend a lot of online trainings an professional development opportunities via Zoom to connect with those outside my school. #TeacherEd #EdTech