Valerie Bennett

Mom (to one sweet, funny boy). Teacher & Special Education Consultant.

[HWDSB Post-Secondary Navigation @HWDSB_psn]

Our newly established Post-Secondary Navigation Team @HWDSB lights the path for students with disabilities as they exit secondary school.

We're building valuable connections & resources so please share our page far and wide to help us grow our network & reach our audience!

[HWDSB Athletics @HWDSB_athletics]

Day 2 - seconday student athletes are enjoying Access Athletics! Huge thank you again to all the volunteers, staff and participants! #access #inclusion

[HWDSB Athletics @HWDSB_athletics]

Welcome to the first ever Access Athletics! Thank you to all who have made this possible - especially @NFH_Huskies for hosting over 50 elementary schools and over 500 student athletes and helping highlight Accessibility Inclusion week! #accessibilty #inclusion #athletic @hwdsb

[Hillcrest School @Hillcrest_HWDSB]

⁦@Hillcrest_HWDSB⁩ was proudly represented at our first annual Access Athletics hosted by @NFH_Huskies #accessibilty #inclusion #athletic @hwdsb

[Prince of Wales ES @POW_HWDSB]

Our students had a blast @HWDSB's Access Athletics event today! Way to represent - Go Tigers! @HWDSB_athletics

[Glendale Secondary @Glendale_HWDSB]

Glendale Bears had an absolutely outstanding day at @HWDSB Access Athletics! Thank you to the organizers for making this day possible, and Mr. Grant for supporting our students at this event! @HWDSB_athletics

[Forget Me Not Documentary @fmndoc]

“Forget Me Not reveals a path to a more inclusive society that starts with welcoming diversity into the classroom.” - https://t.co/3vdOXQ2Jxx
https://t.co/Gz7PkVf9cx
#fmndoc #disabilityinclusion #DownSyndromeAwareness

[HWDSB @HWDSB]

Tomorrow is our Transition to School Information Night for kindergarten families!

Attend the virtual session to learn how we support families with children requiring special education services.

MS Teams link to join: https://t.co/DjQQqGhUkz

[Jason To | 杜澤信 @Jason_To]

Equitable and inclusive assessment doesn’t lower the bar, it ELEVATES it. It’s just a shift in perspective:

Offer choice ➡️ expect high-quality work

Triangulate assessment ➡️ increase data validity

Give re-tests ➡️ demand proficiency

Equity and excellence go hand in hand.

[Valerie Bennett @vkbennett]

“The biggest risk of not including a child with disabilities is that we limit everyone’s potential as human beings...” My Son Belongs In Your Child’s Class | by Maureen Rich Wallace | BRIGHT Magazine https://t.co/7Qm3K95qA0

[HWDSB @HWDSB]

HWDSB and @HWCDSB's Special Education Advisory Committees invite families and educators to a presentation on 'The Evolution of Inclusion'.

This session from special education expert Shelley Moore will provide an understanding on how inclusion is shifting. See the flyer for info!

[Valerie Bennett @vkbennett]

@MrGambleC4S @c4sHWDSB

[HWDSB @HWDSB]

Learning4Success is a digital initiative of HWDSB Specialized Services that was created in response to COVID-19 school closures.

Find meaningful learning tasks for families to use at home and to support the transition back to school!

Learning4Success: https://t.co/WljhaMSWuh

[Valerie Bennett @vkbennett]

“Inclusion isn’t something you do…It’s something you believe.” My Son Belongs In Your Child’s Class | by Maureen Rich Wallace | BRIGHT Magazine https://t.co/7Qm3K9n1ry

[Valerie Bennett @vkbennett]

@BishopKeery @avivaloca @MrDHill Update: welcome home, Gnome!

[Valerie Bennett @vkbennett]

@BishopKeery @avivaloca @tidridge @MrDHill Adorable!!! Looking forward to meeting them!

[Valerie Bennett @vkbennett]

@avivaloca @tidridge @BishopKeery @MrDHill I collect gnomes! And my son collects nutcrackers!! We are definitely heading to the Ancaster Fairgrounds to add some @BishopKeery gnomes to the collection ☀️

[HWDSB @HWDSB]

A small number of HWDSB staff members attended a Pride Flag raising celebration at @HDHurricanes 🏳️‍🌈

“When I see a flag every day, it becomes a part of me.”

Watch the video to see the flag being raised and to learn about #Pride2021 from Computer Technician Jo Pavlov.

[Valerie Bennett @vkbennett]

@hwdsb_marshall @SassoPizzas @JosieDalley @MATHYMOM @jen_jhazzard @McLeanMr Enjoy your pizza and well deserved break!!!

[Valerie Bennett @vkbennett]

Inclusion is much more than sharing space... Cheers For Peers! https://t.co/w05wktC3SV ...another @tweetsomemoore video to support the teaching and learning of all students.