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Special educator tweeting & retweeting vetted resources to support all teachers serving SWD. 🇺🇸 See my website ⤵️

[Council for Exceptional Children @CECMembership]

During virtual instruction, engaging young kids and their families is key. In partnership with @decsped, we'll be bringing you webinars and Quick Takes to help you move your #ECSE interventions online. Watch the first webinar now & stay tuned for more at https://t.co/ZOf5rKngUY!

[The SpEd Source @TheSpEdSource]

@KristinOropeza @Filibuster3 @evolvesped @ElsHacksTech @spedteacheriam @SpEdTeachLove @Spedtechmia3 @SarahKesty @Texaslifeskills @KYgirlinAlabama @specialearners @spedquityteach @specialtechie I retweeted and shared with our Ed Specialist. I am currently working as a general ed teacher, but this resource seems very useful. Our Ed Specialist said she loved how it is in English & Spanish. 👍🏻

[Kristin Oropeza @KristinOropeza]

If you haven't checked out @LASchools #SpecialEducation Division's website of resources, do yourself a favor - visit it! I found helpful resources. https://t.co/ndqDyAX4s1 #wearecue #cue #SPED #SPEDMatters #SPEDCanToo #BetterTogether

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

SCHOOL UPDATE: Today is an unprecedented day with more than 5 million students home from school and counting due to COVID-19. These are unchartered waters, and all of us are in this together.

[Katie Novak @KatieNovakUDL]

Hi all! Day 1 of #UDLhomeschool was a success! My daughter's fav: funny faces with nature! My amazing colleague @Teach_Sancinito and I are thrilled to share Day 2. To make your lives easier, we created a page where you can access our daily #UDL lessons: https://t.co/xvzZv2ICnX

[Council for Exceptional Children @CECMembership]

In these unprecedented times, teachers are being asked to think outside the box - especially as we move into virtual instruction. Join us THURS. at 4pm ET for a FREE webinar to learn the latest strategies for providing #specialeducation to students online: https://t.co/NFN0JQiWKl

[Council for Exceptional Children @CECMembership]

#TipTuesday may have been yesterday, but evidence-based resources never go out of style. 💁‍♀️ Check out these guidelines and considerations for using positive reinforcement from “Teaching Behavior: Managing Classrooms Through Effective Instruction”: https://t.co/VJZABy5oYo

[NCLD @ncldorg]

We know that students with #disabilities must be included in a vision of #21stcentury learning. Our report explores ways to get them there:
https://t.co/tTZ0mT3G1G

[edutopia @edutopia]

Building a strong classroom community can be as simple as spending just a little time each day in a circle, where kids can connect and share with each other.

[NCLD @ncldorg]

IDEA requires schools to include families as partners in evaluation and IEP meetings. But how good is family-school communication? New @EdProgress survey compares the perspectives of parents and educators. Read more here: https://t.co/hEA1OB7ruf #CAPeducation

[The SpEd Source @TheSpEdSource]

@KristinOropeza @mrsjenngoodman @thatonewife21 @evolvesped @Filibuster3 @KYgirlinAlabama @spedteacheriam @Texaslifeskills @SpEdTeachLove @Spedtechmia3 @TeachFromRidge @AndersonEdTech @inclusionchick @HowardKiyuna Thanks! I was just thinking I need to post more! You rock!

[Kristin Oropeza @KristinOropeza]

@mrsjenngoodman @thatonewife21 @evolvesped @Filibuster3 @KYgirlinAlabama @spedteacheriam @Texaslifeskills @SpEdTeachLove @TheSpEdSource @Spedtechmia3 @TeachFromRidge @AndersonEdTech @inclusionchick @HowardKiyuna - all great teachers who are well versed in #SPED and/or #inclusion! 👍🏻

[Council for Exceptional Children @CECMembership]

Adults need time to reboot too! 🔋⁣ As you're gearing up for Back-to-School, arm yourself with evidence-based strategies for #teacherselfcare that prevent burnout & defuse stress: https://t.co/dUNYWifTv1. And remember, it's OK not to do it all! #mentalhealthmatters #SEhealthchat

[NCLD @ncldorg]

Did you know? #LearningDisabilities #StateofLD

[Council for Exceptional Children @CECMembership]

Look familiar? It’s how 83% of new teachers feel about managing their new classrooms! Fortunately, our latest #HighLeveragePractices video offers concrete, research-based methods for creating a consistent, organized, and positive classroom environment: https://t.co/jSCKGyBXgt

[Council for Exceptional Children @CECMembership]

To prepare for her first year in the classroom, new #specialeducationteacher Faith is using free tools to create #visuals for simple ways to add practice, independence, & autonomy. How do you incorporate student choices & decision-making in the classroom? https://t.co/m7ZJadiWBO

[NCLD @ncldorg]

The support your child receives in the classroom starts with the resources & training given to their #teachers. Learn how to help educators enable the 1 in 5 to succeed in our latest report: https://t.co/mtDmHAfSfJ #ForwardTogether

[Katie Novak @KatieNovakUDL]

Students are simply not capable of learning when emotionally dysregulated. Learn how to bridge UDL and SEL with our online course, beginning tomorrow - Monday, June 3. #UDL #SEL

[BKGPC @BKGPCLAW]

So many letters that have such importance in your child's education. How many did you know? #SpecialEducation #FAPE