Melanie Gority

Altoona Area School District
Inclusion Facilitator
Special Education is my passion!

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

Planning my getaway to Myrtle Beach- staying at Caribbean Resort and Villas.For friends traveling soon: https://t.co/C0PWxqFVF7 @BrittainResorts

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

Planning my getaway to Myrtle Beach- staying at Caribbean Resort and Villas.For friends traveling soon: https://t.co/qMVmsS7Ddu @BrittainResorts

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

Thank you, parents and family members, for your ingenuity and patience this school year. Your ability to juggle work, home, and your child(ren)’s learning is impressive. Cheers to returning to in-person learning next school year! #ThankYouThursday

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

I couldn't agree more with you! #educ582

[Brian Kritzer @BrianKritzer]

Yet another SFU graduate level class helping me to become a better educator! The power technology holds is blowing my mind and leaving me speechless. ✔️out Powtoon! @jklings @SaintFrancisPA @Powtoon #Here4UCoachApproachConsulting #educ582

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

A8: It is important to maintain and build on the foundation of the learning that was done all school year. #FellowsAtED

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

It is all about the natural environment teaching. Generalizing is so important to students with special needs. They may know the information, but do they really know it--can they use it. #Fellowsated

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

@dr_sadorf @BrilliantCFES @BereaPartners Paperwork is a true struggle for our college bond students.

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

A7: Make sure they have support completing paperwork and finding housing. Give them opportunities to discuss their fears. College is a hard time for anyone let alone young individuals unsure of their forever plans! #fellowsAtED

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

🍃 Q7 - One-third of college-bound students never make it to campus come fall. What strategies can help ensure graduates successfully begin their college experiences? #FellowsatED

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

A6: School to Career is a perfect opportunity for students to be introduced into the work environment. This program is also very beneficial for students with special needs. They can get the experience they need to be successful in life after school. #fellowsAtED

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

Brain Break: Continue working on getting hours for my practicum for my Special Education Supervisor Certificate! Life long learner! #fellowsAtED

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

A5: Our school has done an amazing job with providing tons of opportunities for our teachers to get their vaccine. They have reached out to the community to ensure teachers were on the top of the list. We also hosted a vaccine clinic in May for students. #fellowsAtED

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

@hollowayreader @bamameghan @jenorr Libraries always have great learning opportunities.

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

@summerlearning @InPlayKids @usedgov Thank you for sharing this information about https://t.co/w5oaBLenRk.

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

We are providing tons of summer school activities this school year. We have something going on each week up to the students start back to school. Different themes each week. For all students not just special education students. #FellowsAtED

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

🍃 Q4 During the pandemic some students have had to work to support their families or havehad to step away from the classroom. What efforts are being made to reach out to students that have been disengaged? What strategies can re-engage them with in-person learning? #FellowsAtED

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

Using community based instruction (CBI Trips) could provide students with the opportunities to become more familiar with their community. We also work closely with the recreation parks around the area to ensure our students have opportunities for summer activities. #FellowsAtED

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

@EducatorsRising I love that idea! Getting students involved is the best possible solution.

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

@usedgov We rely on the students’ IEP goals to help us support the needs of each student. We try not to introduce anything new. We just want to maintain the existing skills. We want to ensure no regression. #FellowsAtED

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

🍃 Q2 - How can school communities ensure that summer programming satisfies both academic and social and emotional needs? #FellowsAtED

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

@Dale_Chu @usedgov 100% Accurate!

[Melanie Gority @MGority]

Going to the Beach next week! #FellowsAtED