Sandi Smith

ESE Teacher VE, Largo Middle School, National & State level presenter, Equity+Access=Outcomes believer, UDL preacher, avid reader, interior designer, beach bum.

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

New @ Same Sandi! Posting from sunny Florida where it is more fun to practice social distancing! #PatinsIcam #a11y

[Lisa Branscum @LisaBranscumOT]

A6: Core word boards, visual schedules, choice boards, and larger print items are a few low/no tech options. You can always pick up the phone too in many cases. #PatinsIcam

[Mike Marotta @mmatp]

Thx to #PatinsIcam for providing this forum to address this ever changing issue. Want to keep talking about this topic? Join us tomorrow night at 8PM eastern for #ATchat Same topic! See you then

[Kelli Suding, M.Ed., CPACC @ksuding]

A6: An excellent example of this that can be modified to various grades/subjects is the awesome resource @KatieNovakUDL is sharing each day: https://t.co/1yOq9JxNQ6 #PatinsIcam

[Jessica Conrad, M.Ed., M.A., CCC-SLP @jconradslp]

A4: people have been asking "can Ss with complex needs participate in teletherapy/distance learning" and the answer is YES. Research would indicate this is a new but promising practice. We're doing a webinar just about this: https://t.co/JkX7iOq62k #PatinsIcam

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

What a great resource! #PatinsIcam

[Lisa Branscum @LisaBranscumOT]

A4: Matching/mirroring the format that is required daily would be a good start. For intensive needs, consider telehealth, multi-sensory experiences, visuals, captioning, etc. #PatinsIcam

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

Just like washing your hands! #PatinsIcam

[Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles @hillary_atp]

A3. It’s my job. We must do this not just during a pandemic, but ALL.THE.TIME. #PATINSIcam

[Mike Marotta @mmatp]

A3: Lots of ways to provide accessibility support for ALL students. Check out and add your thoughts to this crowd sourced G Doc: https://t.co/pwJoRYuO4Z #PatinsIcam

[Daniel G McNulty @danielgmcnulty]

A3b: Join one of the PATINS Open Office Hours in Zoom at 10am & 2pm EVERY SINGLE work day for the next 2 weeks at least! We can help!

#PatinsIcam

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

Teachers using Google Suite products Grackle Accessibility checker is my go to. https://t.co/H7Px161KUq #PatinsIcam

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

Sandi Smith here...about to be former PATINS Specialist. For more info, see https://t.co/lRWDLu8vSb #PatinsIcam

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

Looking for help? We are here! #PatinsIcam

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

Such a smart idea! #PatinsIcam

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

@JudithSchoonov1 @danielgmcnulty @wernedat Oooh I like that! #PatinsIcam

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

A4: Hemingway App/Editor https://t.co/Xz9eVavLW2
is a big winner for me. #PatinsIcam

[Lisa Branscum @LisaBranscumOT]

Q4: What are some tools/techniques you like for reviewing/editing? [Picture of a hand writing a note on paper with Question 4] #PatinsIcam

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

@jconradslp Sing it! #PatinsIcam

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

A3: I really like a to do list. I have worked with students to pull apart essay questions into to do lists so that they understand why the questions require a long answer. #PatinsIcam

[Lisa Branscum @LisaBranscumOT]

Q3: What are some tools/techniques you use for writing organization? [Picture of a hand writing a note on paper with Question 3] #PatinsIcam

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

Q2: I am currently really loving FriXion Pens. Mistakes? No scribbles! I like as fine a line as possible for me because I tend to write small. For students, anything goes. Same as reading - Be thoughtful about what you are assessing. #PatinsIcam

[Sandi Smith @VEry_SSmith]

A1: I define writing as the ability to express your own opinions and observations in a method that preserves them. Everyone should be a candidate for that. #PatinsIcam

[Lisa Branscum @LisaBranscumOT]

Let's get started with the questions! Q1: Define "writing." Who is a good candidate for learning to write? [Picture of a hand writing a note on paper with Question 1] #PatinsIcam