#spedchat Archive | Participate

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singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #Spedchat - Introduce yourself, tell where you are from, & what you do. Don't forget to use the #spedchat hashtag for each tweet.

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hello #spedchat-ters! I'm Jodi from Indiana. SpEd teacher in alternative high school placement & private AT/AAC consultant.

nlmorrow4 May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hey, #spedchat! Nikki Morrow - Special Education Teacher/Co-Deparment Chair at Decatur Middle School in Indianapolis!

MissProvvi May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi #spedchat! Joining you tonight from Toronto, as k-6 teacher :)

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Thanks for joining #spedchat tonight!

In reply to @nlmorrow4

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hello, #spedchat! Tonya here from @PurduePolyHS . So glad to see everyone for our last chat of the year and then it's summer! :)

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Great to see you for tonight's #spedchat!

In reply to @MissProvvi

PurduePolyHS May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi Laura! Thanks for joining us for #spedchat

In reply to @MissProvvi

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Tonight's #spedchat will be celebrating/reflecting on the year’s best moments in your #sped role! Looking forward to hearing your stories!

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT

We are excited to welcome everyone to the last #spedchat of the school year!

MsAndersonSPED May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Beth Anderson- SPED resource teacher in Indiana #spedchat

MissProvvi May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Glad to be here to share in our experiences! #spedchat

In reply to @singoffpitch

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#Spedchat We will post questions as Q1, Q2, etc.. Please tweet your response with A1, A2, etc. Don't forget to add #spedchat to each tweet!

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT

So glad you could join #spedchat tonight!

In reply to @MsAndersonSPED

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi Everyone! Rachel here! I Specialize in Primary AEM, Mac Access & Content Authoring for the PATINS Project! #spedchat

dnrhymer May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi #spedchat! I'm Danielle - SPED Coordinator from Indianapolis!

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#Spedchat Q1: Tell greatest success w/Ss this year. What was best teaching moment? What will you remember as THE moment of the school year?

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Welcome to #spedchat

In reply to @MsAndersonSPED

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi Danielle! Thanks for joining #spedchat

In reply to @dnrhymer

SLP_NMS May 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#Spedchat Kim from MA, SLP MS & HS levels. Moderator for #SlpSpedChat Glad to be here & hear what people are excited about!

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Glad you are joining us tonight for #spedchat

In reply to @SLP_NMS

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Discovering the most unlikely student had clocked the most time with a txt readerl in his corporation unbeknownst to his Ts! #spedchat

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#Spedchat A1: A S who has NEVER had success completed EVERYTHING for every class 6 days straight (while w/me 24/7, but whatever it takes!)!!

PurduePolyHS May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#Spedchat Q2: What are you MOST proud of doing/accomplishing this year? Personal/professional. This is an invitation to high-five yourself!

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I LOVE this so much!!! #spedchat

In reply to @RachelH872

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#Spedchat Q2: What are you MOST proud of doing/accomplishing this year? Personal/professional. This is an invitation to high-five yourself!

MissProvvi May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: my greatest success w/Ss was the "A-Ha" moments throughout the year, watching them grasp new understandings #spedchat

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Me too! It was incredible! We were high fiving all over the place! #spedchat

In reply to @singoffpitch

ksuding May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Hi #spedchat Joining you a few minutes behind. Great topic tonight! Boo hoo last one until next school year!

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I want to HIGH-FIVE my awesome co-moderator @singoffpitch for hanging with me every week for #spedchat! I couldn't do it without you! <3

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Hi Kelli! Thanks for hanging out with us for #spedchat

In reply to @ksuding

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: I found my dream job and have learned so much. I have been in education for so long. I am thrilled to still have the thirst! #spedchat

dnrhymer May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: One of my Ss beat cancer while battling homelessness, passed both ECAs during chemo, and is graduating! #winning #spedchat

SLP_NMS May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#Spedchat A1 Hard to choose just 1. But I would say Community Outing success & Ss being published in literary magazine. #UCanDoIt #UJustDid

MissProvvi May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: completing my first year in the Masters of Education program in order to enhance my knowledge and skills as an educator #spedchat

nlmorrow4 May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1. When a S of mine, whom avoided all social interaction last year, ran for student council this year and was chosen by his peers #spedchat

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Are you KIDDING me? I am crying! #spedchat

In reply to @dnrhymer

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#Spedchat A2: Parent hated me all year b/c of situation unrelated to me from SpEd 9 yrs ago asked me for advice this week! #MetMyOnlyGoal :)

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

This is incredible! #spedchat

In reply to @nlmorrow4

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Incredible! Kudos to you! #spedchat

In reply to @nlmorrow4

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

That is huge! I would be celebrating too! #spedchat

In reply to @singoffpitch

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

The Excel Centers are amazing places filled with amazing people. I love this!! #spedchat

dnrhymer May 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: One of my Ss beat cancer while battling homelessness, passed both ECAs during chemo, and is graduating! #winning #spedchat

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

All the feels on this one! :) #spedchat

In reply to @dnrhymer

PurduePolyHS May 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

All the feels on this one! :) #spedchat

In reply to @dnrhymer, @ttaylor03

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#Spedchat Q3: What tough lesson was learned the hard way & shaped your practice/approach as professional? (Any spectacularly epic fails?)

nlmorrow4 May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Our PLC's progress: A Ross Greene book study, created a digital IEP goal database & digital forms of data collection, etc. #spedchat

In reply to @ttaylor03

ksuding May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: Having Ts realize that reading auditory is NOT cheating & allowing text to speech #spedchat

SLP_NMS May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#Spedchat A2 Co-founding @EdCampSEMass with Rock stars like @kwinsper @rlfreedm @MrsPrester was an amazing journey. Can't wait for 2017!

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Auditory reading is hard and needs to be respected!!! #spedchat

In reply to @ksuding

lrdichiara May 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Leslie, AT specialist from Long Island, NY, jumping in late! #spedchat

MsAndersonSPED May 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I would love to learn more about your digital creations! #spedchat

In reply to @nlmorrow4, @ttaylor03

MissProvvi May 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A3: learning to utilize twitter as an educational tool for both myself and students #spedchat

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Ross Greene is a total rock star...perfect book for a book study! #spedchat

In reply to @nlmorrow4, @ttaylor03

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Would love to hear more about founding and #EdCamp. This is a dream for @singoffpitch and I! #spedchat

In reply to @SLP_NMS, @EdCampSEMass, @kwinsper, @rlfreedm, @MrsPrester, @singoffpitch

massignmenthelp May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#PISDedchat #SchoologyChat #SDedchat #spedchat #TeacherFriends Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX

AssignmentHelpN May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#PISDedchat #SchoologyChat #SDedchat #spedchat #TeacherFriends The Ultimate 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB

ATforEducation May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Successful Transition to College! AT, Accommodations & Advocacy, June 1 https://t.co/HIEPfmES9c … #Spedchat #udlchat #ATchat #ATUDL #LDchat

ksuding May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

That's HUGE. It's not that easy 2 "see" unless u jump in and do it! Awesome way to think outside of the box in learning & teaching #spedchat

In reply to @MissProvvi

KaraGuiff May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Late joiner A1 Ss discovering sketchnotes and @TannyMcG choosing to publish his sample in her new book #spedchat

OGav2017 May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: I am proud of almost being done the MEd degree. I am a non-educator but that did not stop me from accomplishing my goal #spedchat

lrdichiara May 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A3: I am constantly reminded that as Ss needs change so does the service and Tech I provide to them. It's an ongoing process #spedchat

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#Spedchat Q4: Do you have a favorite story from this year? May not be inspirational, but what stands out? Remember, we all "get it." :)

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Congrats! Huge accomplishment! #spedchat

In reply to @OGav2017

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#Spedchat A3: If almost fall on steps w/ugly save, prayers won't prevent subsequent fight requiring everyone viewing THAT camera footage.

KaraGuiff May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q3, again that advocating for Ss sometimes means adults don't appreciate me...sigh...#spedchat

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#Spedchat Q3: What tough lesson was learned the hard way & shaped your practice/approach as professional? (Any spectacularly epic fails?)

ksuding May 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3: I used to talk to much to Ss. I was the barrier to their focus #spedchat

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A4: Visiting a school with fabulous coworkers/friends and having an impromptu picnic...at a gas station. HAHAHAHAHA #spedchat

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

So says your stache...#spedchat

In reply to @ksuding

OGav2017 May 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: As much as I wanted to give up and postpone my studies, I learned to keep going and stay motivated #spedchat

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Such a hard but powerful lesson to learn. Sometimes we just have to stop talking. :) #beentherelearnedthat #spedchat

In reply to @ksuding

SLP_NMS May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#Spedchat A3 Ss R not digital natives. All Ss need ramp up time & trials 4 integrating EdTEch.Same device different app is a learning curve

nlmorrow4 May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Here are a few screenshots of some..all thanks to Google Drive! PM me your email and I can send you direct links! #spedchat

In reply to @MsAndersonSPED, @ttaylor03

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#Spedchat A4: S who said, his whole life, he'd be killed by age 18 or do it himself, discussed job interests for after HS w/me last week.

OGav2017 May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4: Favorite story/lesson that I plan on sharing with others is to continue challenging oneself regardless of what others may say #spedchat

KaraGuiff May 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4 getting admin to see value in flexible seating, S who went from over 20 beh ref last year to less than 3 this yr #spedchat

ksuding May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4: I bought a Chewbacca mask for my office & it's highly engaging when needed! #spedchat ha ha

lrdichiara May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4: Attending 1st AT conference at @atiaorlando. Was an amazing experience.Left feeling inspired, motivated & w/ many connections! #Spedchat

nlmorrow4 May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

We also have daily/weekly student behavior sheets through Google Forms that have been heaven sent LOL #spedchat

In reply to @MsAndersonSPED, @ttaylor03

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#Spedchat Q5: List professional goal for next year (doing). List goal for expanding your network & knowledge (knowing)?

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Engaging with Ss...engaging with your coworkers too! :) #spedchat

In reply to @ksuding

SLP_NMS May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#Spedchat A4 The sum of a team is > the sum of its parts only IF & WHEN the cogs are connecting. Miracles can happen if you let them.

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I think everyone needs one of these! :) #spedchat

In reply to @ksuding

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Just picturing this in my head makes me giggle - I'm engaged & don't even need to actually see it! #spedchat

In reply to @RachelH872, @ksuding

ksuding May 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: Sharing uPAR results with an entire school w each student & seeing them realize that all they needed is a text reader. :) #spedchat

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A5: I want to learn more about virtual worlds and games that engage Ss. I want to know how to reach the fringe Ss better! #spedchat

PurduePolyHS May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#Spedchat Q5: Biggest goal? Laughing a new school @PurduePolyHS where design thinking is the name of the game! #reinventinghighschool

ksuding May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I'll remedy that for you. #spedchat

In reply to @singoffpitch, @RachelH872

MsAndersonSPED May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

That's great! Thank you! My goal for next year is to use them more #spedchat

In reply to @nlmorrow4, @ttaylor03

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#Spedchat Q5: Biggest goal? Laughing a new school @PurduePolyHS where design thinking is the name of the game! #reinventinghighschool

KaraGuiff May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A5 more global connections for Ss,...more use of #qft #spedchat

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#Spedchat A5: Professional goal: find new teaching job b/c my school is closing. Knowledge goal is to go to an #edcamp this summer!

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Seriously! You need to see it! HAHAHA #spedchat

In reply to @ksuding, @singoffpitch

lrdichiara May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A5: Continue growing my blog,present @ a conference,develop guidelines handbook for my district & maybe take a nap @ some point! 😜 #Spedchat

KaraGuiff May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A5 become Google certified trainer #spedchat

MissProvvi May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5: goal: expand my PLN and take advantage of connections built on and offline. Learn how to make my students digital citizens! #spedchat

nlmorrow4 May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5: To expand my knowledge on trauma, the impact/warning signs & strategies to help students who have experienced trauma #spedchat

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Naps are important! :) #spedchat

In reply to @lrdichiara

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Not lofty goals at all, right? Start with the nap! :D #spedchat

lrdichiara May 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A5: Continue growing my blog,present @ a conference,develop guidelines handbook for my district & maybe take a nap @ some point! 😜 #Spedchat

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#Spedchat Time to wrap up tonight! Before we go, how do you plan to refresh, renew, & recharge this summer?

KaraGuiff May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#edcamps r the best PD #spedchat

In reply to @singoffpitch

OGav2017 May 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5: Professional goal is to teach higher education students. I always wanted to teach college/university students #spedchat

ksuding May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: I would like to reach even more teachers & chat about the Dignity of Risk #spedchat https://t.co/nm6YFRRE4q

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I'm going to finish building closet in house this summer! (I'm restoring historic house & after 6 years will have 1st closet!) #spedchat

lrdichiara May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I like your thinking! Most are thankfully in the works already so the nap may come sooner than later! ☺️😴#spedchat

In reply to @singoffpitch

KaraGuiff May 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A6 RELAX as much as possible #spedchat

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#Spedchat I hope to read, rest, and repeat this summer!

SLP_NMS May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#Spedchat A5 Doing=more creating 2 show what Ss know & how they apply skills meaningfully. Knowing=Learn more about VR, videomodeling.

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I'm the keynote speaker for a conference in July and the thought gets more terrifying with each passing day closer to the date! #spedchat

In reply to @lrdichiara

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Thanks for great dialogue & collaboration this year. Use the #spedchat hashtag as share resources, chat w/colleagues, & network this summer!

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Whoa! Which conference?? #spedchat

In reply to @singoffpitch, @lrdichiara

ttaylor03 May 16 @ 9:28 PM EDT

See you in September for the next #spedchat! Have a great summer, everyone! Remember to relax!

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT

It's a medical conference, which is kind of cool. And kinda really scary. Discussing self-advocacy for patients by using tech. #spedchat

In reply to @RachelH872, @lrdichiara

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT

That is incredible! You will rock the house! #spedchat

In reply to @singoffpitch, @lrdichiara

lrdichiara May 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT

It really is but if you're anything like me once you're up there and doing you think "Why was I so nervous?" Lol #spedchat

In reply to @singoffpitch

SLP_NMS May 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT

#Spedchat A6 Cape Cod beaches, yoga, long walks, good books, great friends & fam, amazing food, & lots and lots of laughs.

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Thanks! I hope so! :) #spedchat

In reply to @RachelH872, @lrdichiara

RachelH872 May 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A6 Take time to nurture my mental and physical health and spend time with my kiddo :) #spedchat

jillries May 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hi Jill, Jill Ries, fellow Tweeter, small group instruction is so effective and one on one is so rare, both rewarding #spedchat

In reply to @jsnitko

singoffpitch - Moderator May 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Can you pack me in your suitcase for the Cape Cod part? Actually, for all of it? Pretty please? #spedchat

In reply to @SLP_NMS

SLP_NMS May 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#spedchat Thanks for hosting a great chat! Anyone interested, #SlpSpedChat will happen 5/25 8:30pm ET.

In reply to @ttaylor03

MissProvvi May 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT

glad i got to be a part of this chat for a few weeks, I'll definitely be tuning in after the summer! Thanks for the chats #spedchat

lrdichiara May 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#spedchat Be sure not to miss out on some amazing giveaways to celebrate the 1 yr blogiversary. Subscribe today! https://t.co/JC7DatLA8m

jillries May 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Absolutely ALL Behavior is Communication! Why is it so hard for some adults to start fresh following student behavior? #spedchat

teacherjean55 May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 1) All Behavior is Communication 2) Everyday day is a new day 3) Maintain structure and routines. #Spedchat

MrsWambold May 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Such an amazing option for students with disabilities #spedchat

JenniferFox13 May 5 @ 7:30 PM EDT

EquatIO – Voice Type Your Math https://t.co/LsMzwaSswj via @alicekeeler #mathchat #gttribe #gafechat #googleEDU #oklaed #6thchat