Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed.

*Thoughts & opinions are my own* ~Special Education Program Specialist (MCPS) ~Wife ~Mom #autismadvocate #disabilitiesadvocate

[Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed. @ResourceShark]

Intrigued to see how this impacts our pre-k special education programs in MCPS. If we are opening access to all 4 year olds we will have the ability to increase inclusion for our 4 year olds with disabilities who mostly have self-contained as the only option. #kirwancomission

[Monica @Monica_EdROI]

Projected additional costs for delivery of all the early childhood services recommended by the #KirwanCommission across the ten-year roll-out period @MdPublicSchools @MCPS @montgomerycoll @MoCoDHHS @MoCoCouncilMD

[Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed. @ResourceShark]

@Amtrak I understand you can’t reach the train staff, but I would hope you would be interested in tracking the situation and wanting to make it right with your customers.

[Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed. @ResourceShark]

Currently on an @Amtrak train for 3 hours with absolutely no A/C in our car. There has been one attempt to “check it” without any follow up. Unacceptable @Amtrak @AmtrakNECAlerts

[Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed. @ResourceShark]

@Amtrak The customer service on the train now tracks…since this is the customer service and resolution we get from corporate after sweating for 3 hours.

[Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed. @ResourceShark]

@Amtrak The train is full and I am traveling with a child and my elderly mother. So moving all of our luggage to sit apart is quite a hassle. Is this your only solution @Amtrak?

[MCPS Special Education @MCPSMDSpecialEd]

Empowering Families: A Guide to Managing Anxiety
Sponsored by the Autism Society of Maryland

Thursday, October 17
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Krystal Lewis, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist at the NIMH, will share evidence-based strategies to support children experiencing anxiety

[Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed. @ResourceShark]

Love the sound of collaborative chatter during a table activity in professional learning sessions. As a wise person once said “The smartest person in the room is the room” - Chris Lloyd. Had a great morning unpacking the new ELA curriculum with pre-k special education teachers.

[Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed. @ResourceShark]

@TheMoCoShow @Marc_Elrich

[Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed. @ResourceShark]

We have heard nothing about how they plan to reduce other spending categories before resorting to this.

[The MoCoShow (MCS) @TheMoCoShow]

MCEA Shares Email That Details Staffing Reductions Sent By MCPS Chief of Staff to MCPS Principals

Click below for full article.

https://t.co/C9LWmBNEXI

[David Stein @davidstein65]

MoCo parents, please pay attention to what is happening in MCPS. Call Felder and Hull and tell them to stop the insanity of balancing a budget on the backs of students and staff..These layoffs and voided contracts can be avoided,leadership just needs the will to do it @mceanea

[David Stein @davidstein65]

Let @MCPS know that they cannot balance their budget on the backs of educators and students. Reductions in staff and turning away already-hired new educators is the WORST possible decision for our schools. #chopfromthetop #noeducatorlayoffs #useyourteachervoice @mceanea

[Dr. Cavena Griffith @CavenaGriffith]

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[Maryland State Department of Education @MdPublicSchools]

#ICYMI — At today's joint State Board and @MDBlueprintAIB meeting, MSDE presented revisions to the Maryland Early Learning Standards that will further support early childhood educators as they nurture and educate our youngest learners.

Watch the video to learn more about the Maryland Early Learning Standards and how it reflects our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education.

[Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed. @ResourceShark]

@amyjwatkins And many did! But glad to see the change is finally happening… hopefully it sticks this time.

[InnerDrive @Inner_Drive]

🧠Cognitive Load Theory is all about not overloading working memory.

Here are the 10 principles it rests on ⤵️
https://t.co/pzXYc9x4o7

[MCPS Special Education @MCPSMDSpecialEd]

Behavior 101: Tools & Strategies for Effective Behavior Management For Students Who Are Deaf or Hard Of Hearing

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
3:30-4:30 p.m

Sponsored by Connections Beyond Sight and Sound
FREE- Virtual

Registration and access link, here: https://t.co/2tuRcegN40

[Rachel Mears (Lofthouse) @DrRLofthouse]

It’s a relief to see the key characteristics of coaching being addressed. Very much in line with this early research and guidance on teacher coaching https://t.co/oMBLqVm0dU

[Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed. @ResourceShark]

#MCPS PEP hosted our winter Family Engagement Play Group event at @kidsgroundmd . It was great to see so many families and model play and communication supports while parents connected and kids played! #earlyintervention #familyengagement

[Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed. @ResourceShark]

Pre-K and PEP teamed up to provide professional learning to over 500 staff members! It was an exciting day full of new learning, reconnecting with colleagues and preparing to welcome MCPS’s youngest learners to schools on Tuesday! #earlychildhoodeducation

[Carissa Barnes Harper,M.Ed. @ResourceShark]

NEO is always an exciting time! The PEP admin team enjoyed meeting our new PEP teachers during Day 3 - “Special Education Day”! We are looking forward to a great year!

[Dr. Daryl C. Howard @darylhowardphd]

At this time of year Im asking educators to utilize this guide I helped write for @MdPublicSchools #AAEEBB initiative. Its a useful resource for those looking for researched based strategies to address disproportionality & increase achievement #BlackBoys https://t.co/MVPeyRiCbY