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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:01 PM EST

Andy, NYC, adaptive/life skills high school math, department chair for math/science #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 8:59 PM EST

Welcome to #SwDMathChat Thanks for attending!! Tonight's chat = Post Secondary Options pls introduce yourselves

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:02 PM EST

Robin NYC work with many kinds of Math students and teachers including Swd #swdmathchat

DDibley123 Jan 26 @ 9:07 PM EST

I hang out on the other end of the age spectrum. I'll check in but won't have anything to offer. #SwDMathChat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:08 PM EST

Jen McAleer, Massachusetts, algebra 1 #SwDMathChat

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massignmenthelp Jan 26 @ 9:10 PM EST

#aphgchat #byotchat #christianeducators #ElemMathChat #SwDMathChat 10 Ways to read textbooks effectively https://t.co/0iOcFyoUbb

AssignmentHelpN Jan 26 @ 9:10 PM EST

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:10 PM EST

also math department chair for MS. LBLD Ss! #SwDMathChat

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anyaostapczuk Jan 26 @ 9:10 PM EST

#SwDMathChat Anya, Illinois, Algebra 1, Geometry, Physical Science

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:11 PM EST

Q1 #swdmathchat what can we do to help s's w as many opps as possible?

bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:11 PM EST

Hi Jen! #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:11 PM EST

Hey Anya! #SwDMathChat

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anyaostapczuk Jan 26 @ 9:12 PM EST

hello! #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1: Two words. Self. Advocacy. Students need to know how to speak up for themselves! #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:11 PM EST

Q1 #swdmathchat what can we do to help s's w as many opps as possible?

jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1: at our school we provide Ss with skills such as advocacy and knowing their learning profile to understand how they learn! #SwDMathChat

jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:14 PM EST

@mathconfidence ditto!!! You took the words out of my mouth :) #SwDMathChat

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1 @bkdidact do u think s's are comfortable disclosing? #swdmathchat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:15 PM EST

not always. I have a friend how has LBLD and just opened up to ME! Ss need to be taught that it's ok #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:15 PM EST

In a world that will do them no favors, they need to be. Laws are there to protect their abilities to disclose. #SwDMathChat

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:15 PM EST

A1 #swdmathchat thx great! how do you promote that to s's and their families? are there classes on this?

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:15 PM EST

also, we do a lot of unpacking of their profiles to highlight strengths not just weaknesses #SwDMathChat

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:16 PM EST

A1 #swdmathchat Iknow a 20 yr old college s who hasnt disclosed is getting caught w remedial math

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:16 PM EST

it's foundational to our 6th grade model. It's a "tool" they earn in their toolbox.. as well as org... #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:16 PM EST

There are local self-advocacy associations. Ours is SANYS: self-advocacy association of NYS #SwDMathChat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:17 PM EST

tools and other edu tools we provide. They leave with a "toolbox of resources" #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:17 PM EST

https://t.co/yNxoIl1R8N #SwDMathChat

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:17 PM EST

thx that is great !! #swdmathchat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:17 PM EST

I love it! I'm not sure we have as many.. edu advocates is what our parents mostly rely on #SwDMathChat

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:18 PM EST

thx do u have a list of these resources? wow #swdmathchat

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watertankmath Jan 26 @ 9:19 PM EST

Watertank Math also joining in on #SwDMathChat tonight! From KS! https://t.co/zb73NilyEy

tperran Jan 26 @ 9:19 PM EST

#SwDMathChat Hi everyone! Tom from Richmond, VA I am a Resource teacher for HS students.

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:19 PM EST

#swdmathchat Q2 to be posted soon

jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:19 PM EST

I'm happy to share, would have to put something together. I'll do a blog post and post it at this hashtag tmo! #SwDMathChat

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davidwees Jan 26 @ 9:20 PM EST

A1: We need to destigmatize differences in how we think and what we can do. Colleges need to change, not students. #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:20 PM EST

#swdmathchat Q2 What have your s's done post HS? College? Trade? Military? Work?

anyaostapczuk Jan 26 @ 9:20 PM EST

#SwDMathChat we make sure Ss are a HUGE part of their IEPs so they understand their disability, what they are entitled to, & have a say.

jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:21 PM EST

education as a whole needs a change! I agree!! Not just SwD benefit from this type of teaching! #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:21 PM EST

https://t.co/LlMtEief3z maybe? #SwDMathChat

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anyaostapczuk Jan 26 @ 9:21 PM EST

Many of my Ss have gone into military, community college or a trade school #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:21 PM EST

Hi there Tom! #SwDMathChat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2: all of the above. We hope Ss leave knowing who they are and what their strengths are! We host multi intelligence day at #SwDMathChat

jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:22 PM EST

a2: our school to hammer this home #SwDMathChat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:22 PM EST

yes! That is where they go! #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2: All of the above. Focus is finding matches for student interest and strengths. 4-year internship opportunities help too! #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:20 PM EST

#swdmathchat Q2 What have your s's done post HS? College? Trade? Military? Work?

jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:23 PM EST

Multiple intelligences day is huge for our kids. Lawyers, trades ppl, doctors, speakers all come that are dyslexic! #swdmathchat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:24 PM EST

#swdmathchat who does the guidance? college counselor? adv ocate? parent?

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tperran Jan 26 @ 9:24 PM EST

A2 My students have gone on to all four off those listed. I suppose I most often contact those who went to work locally #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:24 PM EST

We need more adults with disabilities to speak at our school! This is a great idea! #SwDMathChat

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:24 PM EST

#swdmathchat what kind of internship opps?

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:24 PM EST

I hope to hire past Ss in the near future as they know their brains and how they learn the best. They want to come back!! #swdmathchat

jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:25 PM EST

it is AMAZING. I would love to talk more to you about this! #SwDMathChat

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:25 PM EST

and also parents of s's w disabilities #swdmathchat so p's can hear from other p's

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:26 PM EST

all kinds: childcare, mail room, retail, animal care, etc. #SwDMathChat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:26 PM EST

we have panels of parents and past Ss at the beginning of and throughout the yr #SwDMathChat

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tperran Jan 26 @ 9:26 PM EST

Hi Andrew! Sorry I'm late. Wife and I are mourning Mary Tyler Moore tonight. #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:26 PM EST

We have parent groups and PTA events. I am thinking more about the Ss POV of their opportunities #SwDMathChat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:27 PM EST

yes!! For math! We have a focus area extra math class and some Ss think it helped them see math differently #SwDMathChat

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anyaostapczuk Jan 26 @ 9:27 PM EST

#SwDMathChat Convo starts with councilor, then we talk about it as an IEP team and I follow up with my caseload of kids.

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:27 PM EST

#swdmathchat great that your school has r'ships with orgs that will hire your s's

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:29 PM EST

yeah, we also have a post-secondary, more vocationally based site that focuses even more on this area. #SwDMathChat

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watertankmath Jan 26 @ 9:29 PM EST

Nice intimate chat going on here at #SwDMathChat tonight:-) https://t.co/zb73NilyEy

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:30 PM EST

thx for all the great info/sharing everyone!! Q3 coming up :) #swdmathchat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:31 PM EST

#swdmathchat Q3 what Math should s's know? ACCUPLACER see attached ASVAB much of this is mid sch Math

jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:33 PM EST

A3: unfortunately many of my Ss are already over tested so yes. Something similar. My Ss need extra time on tests like theses! #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:33 PM EST

thx David what kinds of changes do you think would be the most helpful for Swd? #swdmathchat

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giveawaybucket Jan 26 @ 9:33 PM EST

A3: unfortunately many of my Ss are already over tested so yes. Something similar. My Ss need extra time on tests like theses! #SwDMathChat

watertankmath Jan 26 @ 9:34 PM EST

Q3: ours have not, primarily PSAT is used. #SwDMathChat https://t.co/zb73NilyEy

jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:34 PM EST

But I think Ss should UNDERSTAND how to figure out problems given enough time. Derive not memorize! #SwDMathChat

tperran Jan 26 @ 9:35 PM EST

A3 I thought the ASVAB was very difficult for any students. It asked them to do things they didn't normally do. #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk Jan 26 @ 9:35 PM EST

Mine are more exposed to the SAT then any other but we do offer ASVAB testing and studying materials #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:36 PM EST

#swdmathchat extra time for accuplacer possibel I think but ASVAB no accommodatinos

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:36 PM EST

or skills in isolation which for many SwD doesn't make sense or have meaning! #SwDMathChat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:37 PM EST

right. Which deters many of my Ss who want to go into some parts of armed forces! #SwDMathChat

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anyaostapczuk Jan 26 @ 9:37 PM EST

ASVAB there are ZERO accommodations and no calculator is allowed #SwDMathChat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:37 PM EST

all I can say to that is 🙄#SwDMathChat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:38 PM EST

so many of my Ss struggle to memorize esp facts.. but are of above average/high intelligence 😡#SwDMathChat

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anyaostapczuk Jan 26 @ 9:38 PM EST

yeah me too! I understand where they are coming from. In the field they won't have time or a calc #SwDMathChat

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:39 PM EST

yes esp w working memory issues #swdmathchat

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:39 PM EST

Q4 coming up for #swdmathchat

jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:40 PM EST

I agree. I just struggle with the idea that my Ss can out problem solve most "typical" Ss... #SwDMathChat

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tperran Jan 26 @ 9:40 PM EST

True, the ASVAB, though difficult, did seem to focus on skills the students found more useful #SwDMathChat

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anyaostapczuk Jan 26 @ 9:41 PM EST

Every Ss is great at something to bad it's not always what they are tested on 😩 #SwDMathChat

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:41 PM EST

Truer words… #SwDMathChat

anyaostapczuk Jan 26 @ 9:41 PM EST

Every Ss is great at something to bad it's not always what they are tested on 😩 #SwDMathChat
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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:42 PM EST

Q4 #swdmathchat @davidwees what can colleges do 2b more accommodating to s's with dis? (which would help all s's!)

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:42 PM EST

I know! Or skills that CAN be tested! #SwDMathChat

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anyaostapczuk Jan 26 @ 9:43 PM EST

#SwDMathChat some do offer accommodations as well as math and writing labs but not all and it's not mandatory #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:43 PM EST

A4: When I was in college, they didn’t teach students, they taught content. That should change. #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:42 PM EST

Q4 #swdmathchat @davidwees what can colleges do 2b more accommodating to s's with dis? (which would help all s's!)
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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:45 PM EST

#swdmathchat thx Andrew:) trying to picture what that would look like? in Math? other areas?

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:45 PM EST

This. #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:43 PM EST
A4: When I was in college, they didn’t teach students, they taught content. That should change. #SwDMathChat
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  Q4 #swdmathchat @davidwees what can colleges do 2b more accommodating to s's with dis? (which would help all s's!)
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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:46 PM EST

#swdmathchat have you heard of any colleges that offer oral exams in lieu of papers?

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:46 PM EST

Not lecturing in massive auditoriums could be one simple change. College should be about learning, not making $ #SwDMathChat

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anyaostapczuk Jan 26 @ 9:46 PM EST

not that I know of but it would be great for them. I know some will offer a scribe #SwDMathChat

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davidwees Jan 26 @ 9:47 PM EST

A4: A starting place might be more concerned about teaching. Many colleges tread teaching as secondary to all else. #swdmathchat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:49 PM EST

#swdmathchat A4 I know what you mean I have an#observeme sign but no one has visited :(

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tperran Jan 26 @ 9:49 PM EST

I read an article last year that VT was teaching some math classes in a strip mall off campus #SwDMathChat

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:50 PM EST

Get ready Q5 on the way :) #swdmathchat

jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:50 PM EST

I'd visit!! #SwDMathChat

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mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:51 PM EST

#swdmathchat Q5: How can famliies help s's research&choose good options? Many schools don't offer support

jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5: edu advocates .. but they can be expensive! Some are free but require effort and time by Ps that they may not have! #SwDMathChat

bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5: Schools must offer support. It takes a village and all! #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:51 PM EST

#swdmathchat Q5: How can famliies help s's research&choose good options? Many schools don't offer support

davidwees Jan 26 @ 9:54 PM EST

Just to clarify: I don't think this is a problem for individual instructors but more at the system level. #SwDMathChat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:54 PM EST

a good neuropsych and side education also helps Ps advocate and understand their Ss' profile! Need more free workshops for Ps! #SwDMathChat

tperran Jan 26 @ 9:54 PM EST

A5 By being an integral part of their child's team. Knowing their strengths and weaknesses in math and elsewhere. #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:54 PM EST

A5 @bkdidact I agree butmany schools do not so p's must take it onto themselves #swdmathchat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:55 PM EST

@mathconfidence this is also a great point! Schools are part of the team/village #SwDMathChat

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watertankmath Jan 26 @ 9:55 PM EST

A5: our school uses naviance to help Ss focus on career path based off interests. Lots of resources to help direct Ss. #SwDMathChat

mathconfidence Jan 26 @ 9:56 PM EST

#swdmathchat do u recommend a late in HS eval? like 11th/12th grade?

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bkdidact - Moderator Jan 26 @ 9:56 PM EST

being a parent of a SwD is unfortunately often a full-time job, because of the lack of auxilary support. #SwDMathChat

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jennifuhs4 Jan 26 @ 9:56 PM EST

A5: teacher to Ss relationships and honesty with parents about the Ss' strengths and passions go a LONG way #SwDMathChat