Always learning, self-reflecting, and growing. Advocate for students and adults with learning challenges. He/Him

Joined December 2013
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♥️🥰 See you there?
The SIP team is spreading our inclusion ❤️ at the @camtsspli. We'd 🥰 if you'd join us, introduce yourself, and connect on all things cultures of belonging, relationship-focused practices, and community-based policies. Deal? #belonging #ittakesavillage #inclusionmatters #CAMTSS
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The students are ready...don't wait 84 years to register for the 3rd Annual SIP Virtual Inclusion Conference. Register: sip2024.vfairs.com/ #inclusionmatters #ittakesavillage #belonging
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As you dive into the @CCEECA Family Engagement Toolkit, consider how families are engaging in the IEP process. Check out this tool from @hqiep that are built on the Family Engagement toolkit docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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🎉 Exciting news from CCEE! 🚀 Dive deeper into @caengage comprehensive training series with the NEW set of learning modules, enhancing your skills in fostering community involvement in education. Let's explore what these modules have in store! Read here: bit.ly/3uYMBR0
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Time running out! Apply!
June 9th is the deadline so APPLY TODAY! An opportunity to share the #Youth perspective on the Advisory Commission of #SpecialEducation. Details 👇 @CalSCDD @DCDT_CEC @DREDF @ev_selpa @rcselpa @ESGVCAC14 @PomonaSELPA @CharterSELPA @SAUSDspecialed @SLO_SELPA @SupportforFams
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Saying "In Support of Students" by K. Novak & K. Rodriguez is "A must-read and call to action" is putting it mildly...We stake our reputations on it. The 6/7 release just might become a national holiday celebrated by inclusive ed. orgs EVERYWHERE! Order: amzn.to/3MJFNvV
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DAMMIT!…what are we waiting for?
Inclusion from birth-adulthood matters. Ss w/ int./dev. disabilities matter. College/career opportunities for Ss w/ int./dev. disabilities now exist. We know ableist policies, practices & cultures exist in our ed system. What are we waiting for? Congrats Patrick & Thank You 🤟
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We are inspired and thankful for our Day 1 #sipcon2023 breakout session presenters! We're not letting up on Day 2! Registration is still open! sip2023.vfairs.com/
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Our @SIPInclusion Virtual Inclusion Conference is going to be “lit”…like the Sacramento Kings beam. Register even if only in celebration of my one and only sports reference ever. lol!
Register for the SIP 2nd Annual Virtual Inclusion Conference May 4/5! * Redwood Seed Scholars Ss & Mentors * CA Transition Alliance * Andratesha Fritzgerald * DJ BDiamond * Sam Drazin * East Valley SELPA ...and much more! Network, learn & reflect TOGETHER! sip2023.vfairs.com/
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CCEE partnered w/@texthelp @Catlin_Tucker @OCDeptofEd @FritzTesha @KevinESchaefer @UDL_LA @LosAngelesCOE @NovakEducation @SIPInclusion @jamesmckenna @DavidToston & more to develop the "Why UDL" video series. Check out our #Fridayfeature to learn more: bit.ly/3ZGj5K2
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Starting in T -5 minutes: Seeds of Change UPK Series: INCLUSION WORKS! Collaborative presentation by CPIN and SIP. If you are a procrastinator like me, we got you!!! Register: eventbrite.com/e/upk-seeds-o…
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Honored, excited, and every emotion in between to be part of this incredible series! @SIPInclusion @CADeptEd @ElDoradoCOE @RCOE @system_leads @CCEECA
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ICYMI: CCEE partnered w/ @texthelp @Catlin_Tucker #CAMTSS @OCDeptofEd @FritzTesha @CADeptEd @UDL_LA @LosAngelesCOE @NovakEducation @KevinESchaefer @SIPInclusion @jamesmckenna @DavidToston & more to develop the "Why #UDL" video series. Read about it here: bit.ly/3ZqkmFJ
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Wrapped up our Coaching for Equity series today with a focus on supporting implementation of UDL. Great to collaborate on @PowayUnified inclusive practices with induction & intern coaches, TOSAs, COSAs, & Tech & Innovation. Great minds are better together!
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This team right here…I can’t even begin to tell you how committed to change the @SIPInclusion team is to disrupting the status quo…#dointhework
Join us on the inclusion bus! Our 2-day SIP team retreat addressed self-reflection, relationship-building, vision-setting, belief-alignment, & a focus on "results"...bottom line: no matter how difficult inclusion work is, we are here for it. Koi street art by Jeremy Novy! #belong
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Inclusive Schools Week: Grateful for our time w/ @ECSE_LAUSD this AM. These #InclusionAccomplices are evaluating their learning spaces & practices for our youngest learners. TY Parks Huerta EEC & Esther Collins EEC for hosting us today. @DeanTagawa @ECE4LA @LAUSDSup #dointhework
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I hear you @emily_ladau@RAPinSAC are you listening? #fanmefeedme
"Special" needs are human needs & we all have human needs. Listen to @emily_ladau's take: "My special needs are that I need U to fan me & feed me grapes like a queen...other than that, my needs aren't really that special." SIP & Sam Inclusion Coffee Talk: bit.ly/3zGjzoL
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Start your week by exploring tiescenter.org/ website for resources focused on implementation of inclusive opportunities for Ss w/sig. cognitive disabilities. VIDEO SERIES AVAILABLE NOW: Including Ss w/sig. cognitive disabilities in Tier 1 PBIS bit.ly/3GeXCkA
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Seriously, which students and families do you feel worthy of notifying of this opportunity? #share
Inclusion challenge: Applications for the 2023 @ucdavis @UCDMINDINST Redwood Seed Scholars Program are now being accepted. A four-year university residential program for students w/intellectual & developmental disabilities. To whom will you forward this? bit.ly/3UGa1Cc
Hard stop.
Let's be clear: Determining 100% gen ed access to peers as the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is not the same as ensuring a meaningful inclusive environment experience rooted in belonging, relationship & community. Jus' sayin'...Hard stop. 🛑 bit.ly/3jg4JvQ
You go…and don’t ever stop.
Granted, times are tough...still, we continue to be inspired by the reflective & progressive work continuing around inclusive education. UDL, Inclusion, Barriers, Lesson Planning, Belonging, Learner Variability, Expert Learners, Standards for ALL... #vallecitounionschooldistrict