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Valerie Franklin retweeted
14 Feb 2024
Having one educational assistant running between six classrooms to “put out fires” is now the norm in Ontario. This is unfair to vulnerable students with complex needs (and for ALL students), for the EA, for other educators, and for students’ families.
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
7 Feb 2024
The supposed inferiority of disabled people, is created by ableism, not disability.
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
22 Jan 2024
We are heading back to the bargaining table on Wednesday in hopes of achieving a fair and respectful contract from the employer!
Let's stand united – wear @OPSEU blue or #RedForEd to show your support.
Together, we are stronger. 💙 ♥️
#OntEd #SafeSchools #RespectEAsAndDECEs
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
10 Oct 2023
The “special needs” of disabled people are a byproduct of ableism, not disability.
Accommodation and access are human needs.
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
11 May 2023
Looking forward to welcoming community to our spring clothing/food drive at GFSS this evening. @PDSBDirector @PeelSchools
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
9 May 2023
Free clothes and food being distributed out of Glenforest SS from 4-7 pm this Thursday. All are welcome. @PeelSchools @PDSBDirector
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
16 Mar 2023
Leadership is not about being in charge.
It's about caring for those you are in charge of.
#education #teacher #student #school #leadership #autism #sped #stem #LeadershipMatters #specialeducation #teachertwitter
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
18 Mar 2023
Students who have IEPs are not "special education students." They are just students. They belong to every teacher they have. Receiving a service doesn't change a students identity as a student. #LeadInclusion #EdChat #UDL #Inclusion
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
21 Mar 2023
For #WorldDownSyndromeDay (WDSD) 2023, the Down Syndrome International network is campaigning for the right to legal capacity, supported decision making and easy to understand communication @CdnDownSyndrome #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #WithUsNotForUs
youtu.be/A_iDL2NnH5s
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
10 Mar 2023
Neurodivergent people generally receive more negative feedback for completely inconsequential things than neurotypical people.
When we're repeatedly told even the smallest things we're doing are wrong, self-worth, self-esteem, and self-love can be incredibly hard.
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
9 Mar 2023
A autistic meltdown is NEVER a choice, and is absolutely NOT bad behaviour.
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
7 Mar 2023
“There are no ‘IEP kids.’ Students are not documents.”
“‘Special education’ is not an identity.”
- @leeannjung (@CorwinPress)
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
A friendly reminder as we approach April… toss the puzzle pieces, do not ‘Light It Up Blue’ #DifferentNotLess #AutisticAcceptance #WorldAutismDay #AutisticTruths #AutisticPride #AutisticRightsAreHumanRights and check out more accessible tips from @AutisticalityAu
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
4 Mar 2023
ZIIZABAAKADO GIIZIS is the time to get out in the sugar bush, collect that nutritious sweet water and maybe turn it into maple syrup or maple sugar! Here is a resource we created for our Anishinaabemowin language nest. Feel free to share and use: ojibwaylearning.weebly.com/i…
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
4 Mar 2023
The most common IEP accommodation is extended time. What if we allowed additional time to any student? Or didn't time at all? If speed isn't what we're assessing, extended time doesn't change the standard. #LeadInclusion #SBLchat #TG2Chat #EdChat #ATAssessment
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
4 Mar 2023
An alternative to assigning a zero:
Use alternative evidence.
In other words, if a student fails to complete a (1) summative assessment, leaving you with zero evidence of learning:
(2) look for evidence in formative assessments
(3) look for "informal evidence"
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Valerie Franklin retweeted
4 Mar 2023
There are good things about being autistic too. Here are some of my positives.
ALT Positives of autism spider diagram with circles saying autistic joy, honesty, creative, ability to hyper focus, loyalty, attention to detail, passion and determination, in-depth knowledge about interests.
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