RickyMedina

Special Education Administrator, Ed.S.

[Mary Bhardwaj @BhardwajMary]

An amazing Opening Day! Thank you @casas_jimmy for sharing your excellence with us! @ELC_EduIL @MeganClarkeELC @RickyMedina86 #ELCGrowsTogether

[Megan Clarke @MeganClarkeELC]

@Kmbordonaro @barrymanilow Please Mr. Manilow!!! Our superhero has fought through so many things in life with having Fanconi Anemia.

[ELC @ELC_EduIL]

Thankful our Executive Director @MeganClarkeELC challenges us daily to always think outside the box! #nevergiveup #elcempowers

[RickyMedina @RickyMedina86]

@ELC_EduIL @ToddWhitaker @casas_jimmy @Jeff_Zoul Danica Evans:
I feel I have personal strengths in growing each day as a new BCBA in the school environment. This experience taught me how to use my knowledge of ABA in a different light, and “showing the way” to my colleagues the proper use of ABA techniques.

[RickyMedina @RickyMedina86]

@ELC_EduIL @ToddWhitaker @casas_jimmy @Jeff_Zoul Laura Czopek:
I feel I have personal strengths in regularly working to build relationships and regularly seeking out feedback to improve my work.

[RickyMedina @RickyMedina86]

@ELC_EduIL @ToddWhitaker @casas_jimmy @Jeff_Zoul Leila Matusiak:
I feel that my strengths for knowing the way and growing each day is my desire to continue to learn. I want to be great at what I do and keep updated on best practices. I love reading peer reviewed articles to make sure my knowledge and skill set is continuing.

[ELC @ELC_EduIL]

We are so excited to kick off the school year!! #elcempowers

[RickyMedina @RickyMedina86]

A great day to bring together our paraprofessionals for staff development. Thank you for your engagement and dedication to our students! @ELC_EduIL @stevensonhs #elcempowers

[RickyMedina @RickyMedina86]

Day one of person centered planning complete! Teams were collaborating and learning how to use PATH as a planning tool for positive and possible outcomes! Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow. #elcempowers @ELC_EduIL @stevensonhs @KCSD96 @d103 @AptakisicTripp

[Kristen Bordonaro, Ed.D.🌟 @Kmbordonaro]

Ready for some great info!!!! @ELC_EduIL @MeganClarkeELC @AMGluck1 @janepedersen22 @RickyMedina86

[RickyMedina @RickyMedina86]

#5: Know your students and learn about their talents as you build rapport. Celebrate their academic talents be creating opportunities for them to display throughout the year. #ILEdChat

[RickyMedina @RickyMedina86]

ELCs Brandt Rosen, AT, supporting the SHS special education department and related services by presenting on AT resources that are accessible for use. Great way to collaborate! @elcempowers @ELC_EduIL #elcempowers

[Kristen Bordonaro, Ed.D.🌟 @Kmbordonaro]

Wrapped up another 5 Day Training with @UNCTEACCH!!! So glad we are able to offer this amazing training to more of our staff and continue this vital work. Couldn’t have done it without the amazing help of all of our staff, admins, and districts!! #elcempowers #amilliondreams

[Kristen Bordonaro, Ed.D.🌟 @Kmbordonaro]

Day 2 of TEACCH training underway!! Such a great opportunity for our staff and students to have this opportunity! Lots of great conversations and questions today! Ready for Day 3 tomorrow! #elcempowers @UNCTEACCH @KCSD96 @stevensonhs @d103

[Kristen Bordonaro, Ed.D.🌟 @Kmbordonaro]

Productive weekend setting up for our 2nd round of 5 Day TEACCH training with our partners at @UNCTEACCH!! Ready for 25 more staff members to become certified through a 5 Day Course! #elcempowers

[Kristen Bordonaro, Ed.D.🌟 @Kmbordonaro]

Had a great time today celebrating at our winter luncheon!! Love getting to work alongside these fantastic leaders! #operationwinterbreak #elcempowers #pajamaparty

[RickyMedina @RickyMedina86]

@ELC_EduIL @Kmbordonaro @MeganClarkeELC Laura Czopek Response: In addition to regularly recognizing the accomplishments and efforts of others during daily conversation and team meetings, individual members have reached out to administrators to note the efforts other members have put in.

[RickyMedina @RickyMedina86]

@ELC_EduIL @Kmbordonaro @MeganClarkeELC Dawn Kaplan Response: We work as a team by encouraging positivity, support, listening and helping the students be the best they can possibly be. Collaboratively, as a group, we celebrate by acknowledging the task that was completed by high fives, "Congratulations!" and praise.

[edutopia @edutopia]

Tips for running the kind of faculty meeting your staff will want to attend. https://t.co/6bGGX9jysH

[RickyMedina @RickyMedina86]

Paraprofessionals bring immeasurable value to the classroom! Discussion and questions were thought provoking! Paraprofessionals had an opportunity to role play and discuss the functions of behavior. @ELC_EduIL @stevensonhs #elcempowers