Sharon Mortimer

An educator who is passionate about meeting the needs of our students with disabilities.

[Yona Lunsky @yonalunsky]

A needed video to start the weekend - we need more of this

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

See the potential, not the disability!
'People see me as a leader,' man with Down syndrome says after election win | CBC News https://t.co/w1UeBgmfJj

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

RT - A short video that highlights the power behind teachers tapping into multi-modality forms of teaching.

[edutopia @edutopia]

[Best of Edutopia 2019] #BestofEdutopia2019 One of our most-watched videos of the year showed how drawing is a powerful learning tool, exercising visual, kinesthetic, and linguistic areas of the brain all at the same time.

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

students from the Bracebridge AAEC and BMLSS PA&LS classes baked and decorated cookies to celebrate the holiday season.

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This weekend’s CEC conference in Toronto provided a tremendous PD opportunity for special educators from across Canada to come together and learn from each other.

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

BMLSS is hosting the regional Special Olympics basketball tournament today.

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

Love this RT. Who is demonstrating more patience? the teacher or the student?

[MmeRitchie @MmeRitchie]

There are multiple ways to achieve a goal #DifferentiatedInstruction

[MmeRitchie @MmeRitchie]

There are multiple ways to achieve a goal #DifferentiatedInstruction

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RT. There are many excellent reasons for businesses to hire individuals with disabilities.

[Globe Small Business @GlobeSmallBiz]

Why your next hire should be a person with disabilities https://t.co/GQnFGjeObh

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

RT. I hadn't seen this variation of the familiar SMART acronym before but it could certainly help us aim for richer goals.

[𝔻𝕣. 𝔼𝕣𝕚𝕜 𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕘𝕞𝕒𝕟 @Erik_Youngman]

Create and achieve S.M.A.R.T.I.E. #goals with a #GrowthMindset…

-Specific
-Measurable
-Attainable
-Realistic/#Relevant
-Timely
-#Inclusive
-#Equitable

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

An example of some of the great EAs working in TLDSB. Jillian picked up on this student’s interest in the piano and took the initiative to start teaching him some songs while waiting for his parent to pick him up at the end of the day.

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

Some companies are actively seeking out employees on the autism spectrum. One reason cited, "This workforce is up to 200% faster than other workers due to their unique aptitude for rigorous, detail-oriented tasks.
https://t.co/ww2f92bHCq

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

Here's an interesting strategy with the aim of reducing test-taking anxiety in math. I wonder if anyone has tried anything like this in their classrooms?
A Strategy for Reducing Math Test Anxiety https://t.co/l9DHk934W0

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

IEWSS PA&LS students learning outside this afternoon with their “school fish” program. Lots of small fish were caught but the big one got away.

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

Here's an interesting article that described the life of a gifted child. Is it really a gift?
The curse of genius https://t.co/KJgj1qnjJV

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

There are many reasons why students may not use accommodations that are available to them on their IEP. Here are 9 Reasons Kids Might Refuse to Use Accommodations https://t.co/K473dp5dOT

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RT. Here's a great example of how a simple tool can support students in becoming more independent completing daily living skills.

[SecordTDSB @SecordTDSB]

This kindergarten student shows his peers the machine he created! “This is a fold-your-clothes machine”. Wow! How creative 😀 @tdsb @EarlyYearsTDSB @lucygiannotta2

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

Worth RTing. Let's not forget that individuals who are non-verbal DO think, have feelings, hear us, and understand.

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

This clock needed to be retweeted. I could watch it all day....

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

The equinox clock is a dynamic moving timepiece which gradually changes shape throughout the day https://t.co/trGx97iZSz | https://t.co/qV5xr4bey6

[Sharon Mortimer @mortimer_sharon]

Excellent video on FASD. This disability is unique in that it often doesn't present the same way as other disabilities educators are used to dealing with.

[ONTSpecialNeeds @ONTSpecialNeeds]

6 Things Educators and School Staff Should Know About #FASD https://t.co/7RyaCqxXFu