#spedchat Archive
#spedchat is a Twitter hashtag used for (1) daily, continuous research and resource sharing on issues related to and effecting students with disabilities, & (2) a scheduled weekly Twitter chat on Tuesday nights from 9:00-10:00 EST.
Tuesday March 15, 2016
Welcome to - Introduce yourself, tell where you are from, & what you do. Don't forget to use the hashtag for each tweet.
Welcome to - Introduce yourself, tell where you are from, & what you do. Don't forget to use the hashtag for each tweet.
Hi everyone! Britt from Massachusetts here- special education middle school teacher
I'm Jodi from Indiana. SpEd teacher in alternative HS setting & private AT/AAC consultant.
Ty Toews here from Central California! I teach SpEd Math 7&8!
Hey Everyone! Tonya here from Indiana. I am a director of sped and love being a part of
Welcome to ! Tonight should be a great chat!
Tonight's will discuss how to expand your or Personal Learning Network. Looking forward to great discussions.
Hello everyone! Laura here from Indianapolis.
Brooke Levell, SpEd Director from SE Indiana
Hi Ty! Welcome back to . Great topic tonight.
Hi, Ty! Is this your first ? I feel like maybe I've seen your name, but not recently... Welcome!
Hi Brooke! Another fellow director...welcome back to
Angie Boone middle school sped T from Kansas
Personal Learning Networks are virtual colleagues who collaborate, teach, inspire, & guide by combining all our expertise.
Sierra, special education student at Ohio University
I'm Samantha, an elementary inclusion/resource teacher from NC.
Hi Angie! Welcome to . Are you a Jayhawks fan?? :)
Thanks for joining ! You picked a great night to grow your !
Angela a division chair for SPED in a HS north of Chicago - glad to learn with everyone
Welcome to ! Thanks for joining us tonight!
Hey ! I'm Danielle from Indy! Sped coordinator for I'll be in and out tonight!
We will post questions as Q1, Q2, etc.. Please tweet your response with A1, A2, etc. Don't forget to add to each tweet!
We will post questions as Q1, Q2, etc.. Please tweet your response with A1, A2, etc. Don't forget to add to each tweet!
Hi Danielle! Hope is going well! :)
Well, now I feel bad because I'm obviously oblivious. (Sorry! Pretend you can see me sticking my foot in my mouth.)
Q1: Before we jump into ’s...how did you plan to spend your upcoming spring break?
Nicole from WV, special Ed teacher
Hey Nicole....long time no see. Welcome back to
A1: I plan to spend spring break sleeping, sleeping, reading, sleeping, & maybe taking a nap. Only 3 more weeks to spring break!
A1: Not sure yet.....First time in awhile I'm not traveling somewhere
You're BAAAAACK!!! How ARE you? I've missed you! How's the new job?
A1: My spring break was a couple of weeks ago, and I spent one full day at my placement, did a bunch of homework and relaxed.
A1: Heading out to the west coast with family and our German Exchange student. Can't wait to share this with her!
A1 I am going to spend some time in Madison Wisconsin - not warm, but at least fun
A1: Relaxing in a cabin in TN with awesome friends and family
I'm kinda jealous you've already had break. Yours is really early!!
A1- we have spring break this week, basketball and recharging with family
What spring break??? We are in until Patriot’s Day and we lost February this year..I have a trip to NOLA Jazzfest coming..
A1: Catching up on some quality time with my 2 week old, 2.5 year old and wife! Maybe some woodshop time!
Hi Everyone! Tom here from Richmond, VA. HS Resource teacher
That sounds heavenly! Can I invite myself along?
No way! & I will be in NOLA then too! (not for Jazz fest but LRP--almost the same thing!)
Jodie, IS from central OH! I'll be working on admin internship hrs over spring break!
Can I be your not-foreign exchange student next year? You have way too much fun!
That's the benefit of being a college student. It tends to be winter during spring break though.
Q2: Have you attended any great conferences or PD opportunities this year? Any fab finds to share with colleagues?
A1 headed on a cruise with the family
Hi Eric SPED IN NJ jumping in & out. Spring break sleep, day trip back to NYC , lesson plans & taxes! https://t.co/mUCZpG2e7B
Q1: Before we jump into ’s...how did you plan to spend your upcoming spring break?
A1: I'm going to the beach for a few days and I have some family coming to visit. Our break starts next Friday.
A2: Yes, amazing PD with the great .
Huh, Tuesday, ... SR, severe sped t from ma stepping (and zoning) in briefly. :)
A2: I presented at the , , & conferences this school year! HIGHLY recommend all of them!
A2. Ross Green was very engaging!
The best PD for me has been EdCamps. Since I'm in school, that takes a lot of my learning time!
A2: We've Skyped in with Ross Greene a few times this year in an attempt to get our school onboard with his philosophy
Attended and presented at IDA Solution Saturday last weekend. Great resources for working with children with SLD
I used to be a nanny! I can be very helpful on vacations.
A2: I enjoyed the state conference. Sessions by and were great!
A2: -great conference. Working on my proposal for F '16
A2: Do Twitter chats count as PD?
A2: Some of the best PD is born out of teacher's just talking to each other and sharing. This collaboration leads to greatness.
Absolutely!! It's one of the best PD's I have engaged in.
I'm very lucky where I live. and are amazing PD resources!
Oh, yes! My birthday (3/6) was always on spring break when I was in college. Good & bad!
What is his focus/philosophy? https://t.co/cVKDaoVSUk
A2: We've Skyped in with Ross Greene a few times this year in an attempt to get our school onboard with his philosophy
A2-T at my school did an intro to twitter chats and I have been branching out, great for introverts!
He's all about behavior. Great book: Lost At School.
I need to get there next year! I keep promising myself but travel is hard!
Q3: What area of SpEd do you currently work? What are your previous areas/roles that others could collaborate w/you about?
Just remember that 3 days ago, this was only 8:00. Feels earlier already, right? ;)
I think so! Some of my best PD comes from my !
Thank you - I will have to look into it https://t.co/xqVvHBsCIy
He's all about behavior. Great book: Lost At School.
A1: Just got back from spring break. Visited Family
A2 spent 2 days at And going to this weekend & our school hosting in April https://t.co/WwY3NlWR8q
Q2: Have you attended any great conferences or PD opportunities this year? Any fab finds to share with colleagues?
A3: Director of Special Education for . TOR for 12 years. Experience with elem, middle, and high school
A2: Nothing stands out as awesome PD.... sadly...
Then that is what I would recommend. There are so many out there!
Especially for those of us who communicate best text-based!
A3. Former special education teacher, lead teacher and expert and title I!
A3: I currently teach Wilson Reading in a public HS Setting.
Try to come-amazing! It's in my backyard so I'm lucky!
A3: I work with HS Ss expelled from traditional HS for behavior. Previous severe/multiple disabilities, autism, adult services.
Current Director of Spced, High Ability, Section 504, ELL. But my passion is teaching writing! I love those ED kiddos too.
A3 Currently combo OF POR, ICS, & ALT ED https://t.co/TIjxlCRbLO
Q3: What area of SpEd do you currently work? What are your previous areas/roles that others could collaborate w/you about?
Closing the Gap is on my bucket list!
I've missed you! Glad you're here tonight!
Hi ! Kelli from Indiana just bubbling w jealous w reading your answers to A1.
A2: Twitter chats and edcamps are my favorite because I can choose what I learn.
A3: I currently work in a HS for adults called , worked in a typical HS in the past, as well as an ABA clinic
My birthday (5/4) happens to be right after finals. B-day present: a long break from school!
Yes !! https://t.co/MZxqW4FDTb
The best PD for me has been EdCamps. Since I'm in school, that takes a lot of my learning time!
A3: I teach SpED Science. Both resourse & inclusion. I also serve as dept chair and lead teacher. .
A3: Cont. I have previously T K-3 special needs and in a self contained program for middle schoolers
A3 I am current a division chair of SPED in HS, previously self-contained Ss with Autism in MS
A3 Currently T-previous 9 yrs high school T. Working on Director license have my principal license.
A3: I teach elementary inclusion/resource now but I have taught gen ed in grades 4-8 before.
Agreed. I am an introvert myself, and sometimes f2f convos are a little intimidating!
A#: part 2 - I teach middle school, but have taught elem. Those were level classes.
Yes becomes personalized PD !! https://t.co/Am7jwoxuc4
A2: Twitter chats and edcamps are my favorite because I can choose what I learn.
A3: Currently I'm the director and wear many hats, but I taught Intense Intervention K-6. Lots of experience w/ASD
A3: I teach in the least restrictive program of our school. I co teach English and Math and have a support class for sixth graders
I'm sending you a PM. Check it later!
A3: currently elem ED/mild MI, getting lots of behavioral experience this year; previously LD, AEM,
Sounds gr8 I have it on my "to read" list - thank u 4 the information perhaps the next book study 4 staff https://t.co/rZOxfDX2qU
Kids would do well if they knew how to do well. It basically tries to hone in on lagging skills and how to help support Ss
A2 I presented at ATIA this year, attended a long list of conf for PD. I'll try to pipe in any good "finds" from them if I can.
A3: I am currently observing a 4th grade reading classroom. I will have a SpEd placement this fall.
A3: I currently teach SpEd Math 7&8. This is my 4th year and this is all I've done! I majored in Deaf Ed, so there's a niche!
Fantastic. When do you graduate?
A3-I am the sped department at my middle school. Also have gone in to help with 9th grade algebra
There are so many deaf ed positions open in Indiana right now! You are a hot commodity with that background!
Agreed. We need one right now! :)
I want to go to ATIA! I'm hoping to make it maybe next year, depending where I'm working by then!
A2: not much this year, but Twitter and sharing ideas with colleagues have been helpful
That's my boss, always recruiting 😂
The best kind! We personalize for our kids; we need to personalize for teachers.
Q4: If you had to pick your top 3 areas of expertise, knowledge, or passion related to SpEd, what would they be?
A3. Severe/profound. I'm currently doing multi handicapped, but have done behavior for years. Also endorsed Deafblind Ed.
I graduate spring of 2018.
A4: Behavior Management and Interventions, Transition Services, and Advocacy
A4. I've been at this about 16 years, but still wouldn't consider myself an expert! I suppose instructional strats transitions
A4. Self-advocacy, presuming competence, disability rights/culture.
A4: My areas of passion/expertise: Assistive Tech/AAC, Multiple/Severe Disabilities, Transition/Adult Services
A4: , transition, paperwork, relationships with Ss.
A4 behavior, Autism, using technology effectively in the classroom
A4:I think I am pretty strong with behavioral students, building self esteem, passionate about combatting high stakes testing
A3 Sped/Life Skills & now the Central Coord for the - working w Ts&Ss in K-12. Collaborate w the whole state of Ed.
The key to finding your , folks, is the answers to Q4! Find your people/shared passions & follow them! Do it! Now! :)
A4: 1. ASD Best Practices 2: Leadership 3. Tech Integration
A4: behavior interventions, AT, accessibility/inclusive practices
Reading, advocacy, building relationship w students over years
A4: DeafEd, EdTech, Beh Management
Q4: struggling writers; emotional disabilities, twice exceptional learners (high ability and Spced)
Exactly, our time is valuable give us what we need https://t.co/cxpjQrAwVG
The best kind! We personalize for our kids; we need to personalize for teachers.
A4-relationship with S, relationship with Parents, and lately math.
Twice exceptional is a great area....often over looked. Thanks for sharing.
A4: My Super SpEd Powers consist of collaboration w/ Ts, ARDing and student empowerment.
We are kindred spirits. I <3 you.
A4: building relationships, reading interventions, & leadership skills.
Off Topic - Does anyone use the Participate Learning Chrome Extension
Q4 mathematics, self advocacy, transition Hello from MI, spec ed math consultant
Just 3? A4: BLV, Autism/Aspergers, ED
Q5: When thinking about your personal learning network, what do you most want to learn from them or see on Twitter?
A4: I am interested in the autism spectrum, individual attention/relationships, and adults with disabilities.
A4: transition services, autism services, and advocacy
A5 I would like to see more high school peeps and SPED in general
I'm not allowed to go to PD in my current job. I have to take all PD days without pay. It's treated like a sin. :(
A5: I really enjoy connecting with other educators and learning about what they use in their classrooms on a daily basis!
A4 classroom relationships, listening & trying new tech https://t.co/qLvbg9PGfN
Q4: If you had to pick your top 3 areas of expertise, knowledge, or passion related to SpEd, what would they be?
A5: Networking, Building Capacity, Supporting each other--all leads to better results for students
A5: I think it is nice to just see what others are doing and find that you aren’t that island. I like other Ts viewpoints..
A5 I like learning new ideas from others - just hearing how and why people do stuff is so inspiring
A4 cont: love it when reg Ed teachers see me as a resource for them
A5. I'm always interested about how ToRs r coached and and given feedback. We are often an island in our schools
Q5: resources for transition and technology that will help my teachers
A5: Something new and different. Something creative or engaging. Something with a wow factor. Something to challenge me.
I accidentally became a math teacher a couple years ago. I still hate math, but now love teaching it! Weird, right?
Yes collaboration and sharing https://t.co/pOvsded1hD
The key to finding your , folks, is the answers to Q4! Find your people/shared passions & follow them! Do it! Now! :)
A5: HOW educators r actually implementing new tools, etc in their classroom REAL experiences. Success, failures AND frustrations.
A5: I want to spend one day in each of their classrooms!
A5: Blog posts, research articles, tips & tricks of the trade, tech resources. I like to share great resources w/my SpEd staff
A5 The opportunity to learn from and gain ideas from peeps from MN and beyond! Have learned so much.
Q5 curriculum resources, solid research on Ss with disabilities, exemplary programs or micro-businesses
I haven't tried the Chrome extension yet, but I've been using their chat recently. Have you tried the extension yet?
That is unless you like it because you are getting back at math.
A5: I would like to see what their passions are and what their school/classroom is like. Especially admins that I might work for.
Sometimes spec ed seems like an isolated island. It's important to connect w others!
Shameful! ! https://t.co/U931SuxXky
I'm not allowed to go to PD in my current job. I have to take all PD days without pay. It's treated like a sin. :(
I am using it for the first time tonight and really like it, but I'm struggling w/ how to easily follow https://t.co/fx0JRs1oLZ
I haven't tried the Chrome extension yet, but I've been using their chat recently. Have you tried the extension yet?
A5: any and all resources, or "this worked today"
Totally agree. It's so necessary.
Adults with disabilities is my very favorite area! I worked as a case manager in adult services for awhile. Loved it!
Q6: How do you most use social media? Personal, professional, stalking celebrities? Do you use social media as a teaching tool?
A5 love hearing how others teach lessons, new & differential tech & classroom stories https://t.co/z8gjKQn7Sb
Q5: When thinking about your personal learning network, what do you most want to learn from them or see on Twitter?
A6: Both! But my favorite has been connecting with colleagues during
A6: Both! But my favorite has been connecting with colleagues during
A5: I like to see research, new perspectives, and possible resources that can impact my practice.
A6 I only participate in social media professionally, I try to blog & twitter - love learning new ideas
A6: I use Twitter strictly for professional stuff (sped, assistive tech, advocacy, etc) & FB for personal & professional.
A6: More for professional than ever before. Not as a teaching tool currently.
Yes that's why our peer observation is so good in school Ts get to see peers in action https://t.co/nWOqAHt0Dx
A5. I'm always interested about how ToRs r coached and and given feedback. We are often an island in our schools
A6: I most use social media (FB) for social reasons at home (celebrity stalking). At school we engage in Twitter chats
A5: I think we can learn so much from each other, depending on the day, I may need academic ideas...
A6: I use social media as a learning tool. It's a great way to connect w other passionate educators & leaders!
A6: I use social media for connecting with family, friends and for professional use! Gaining knowledge on hobbies as as well!
Q6: I use it for personal and professional. Facebook groups are great for book studies. And Twitter chats of course.
A6: I tend to use social media for Twitter chats and retweeting articles I've read. Never seen it as a teaching tool.
A6: There are SO many great Special Ed private groups on facebook specific to different areas/interests, it's like daily PD!
A6: Twitter is professional only, Facebook is personal, and Instagram is a mix.
A6: Professionally, I have a FB group and Pinterest for our SpEd staff where we share resources. Twitter to expand my PLN.
A5cont- or behavior, or just support for Ts
A6 Blog-used in 2nd Masters, Twitter-professionally/some personal. In don't use social media-yet-do c possibilities
That's a great thought. I would love to learn more about that! https://t.co/xx0QEHLWDK
Yes that's why our peer observation is so good in school Ts get to see peers in action https://t.co/nWOqAHt0Dx
A5. I'm always interested about how ToRs r coached and and given feedback. We are often an island in our schools
A6: I use Twitter for PD and I'm a terrible personal FB'r. However, fully support social med w Ss If anythiing, educate safety.
A6: Cont'd: Facebook- personal Twitter-professional Insta-woodworking!/personal
A6: Instagram and Facebook for personal as well
A5: OK... I follow on Twitter because I'm convinced we are going to have a sing/dance off in my class one day.
I snoop into other teachers classrooms via instagram
Q6 Using twitter for our book study. Upload evidence of Ss activities and Ts reflections Love math groups on Facebook
I definitely need to do it more - I have found that the more I write the easier it is and the better I can https://t.co/PvImvNMrmq
I just started blogging! Love it as a way to share and grow!
Q7: Do you participate in other Twitter chats? Which ones? Check out the Weekly Twitter Chat Schedule: https://t.co/JAHhUdz2w4
how many teachers do you have that r dedicated to special-education! Do you mix high school and elementary obs
A Ts sets up a Google calender & Ts post lessons they would like others to see.Ts stop in when they can https://t.co/BbcE9xO6nu
That's a great thought. I would love to learn more about that! https://t.co/xx0QEHLWDK
Yes that's why our peer observation is so good in school Ts get to see peers in action https://t.co/nWOqAHt0Dx
A5. I'm always interested about how ToRs r coached and and given feedback. We are often an island in our schools
A7: ( usually a half hour before this one)..Inclusive Education
A7: Yeah! Although I've found Twitter chats recently, I've become addicted to joining in!
People always tell me I need to write a blog, but I never do it. Do people really read & respond?
A7: I try to learn about being a future administrator in a principal chat. I have also done a PBIS chat.
A7: I haven't yet but want to do and
WHOA...mind blown. What a great opportunity for your staff!!
A7: I am a lurker on these but of course love the weekly
A7: I am a lurker on these but of course love the weekly
A6: Twitter professionally, FB personally. Struggle with how to involve in classroom with confidentiality
In love with this idea!!! Out ToRs would Lv this 😜💕 https://t.co/vi6buzvV47
A Ts sets up a Google calender & Ts post lessons they would like others to see.Ts stop in when they can https://t.co/BbcE9xO6nu
That's a great thought. I would love to learn more about that! https://t.co/xx0QEHLWDK
Yes that's why our peer observation is so good in school Ts get to see peers in action https://t.co/nWOqAHt0Dx
A5. I'm always interested about how ToRs r coached and and given feedback. We are often an island in our schools
A7 and any others my happen to be following and retweeting that night 😀
I don't think I have many readers, but I use it more as a way to reflect - I share with my Ts https://t.co/DGIAeasOPY
People always tell me I need to write a blog, but I never do it. Do people really read & respond?
A7: I love (this Wed, 9pm EST) & (Wednesdays 8pm EST), but rarely get to join lately!
Q7: I'm pretty monogamous at the moment...lol
I still believe it will happen for you. Your persistence should be applauded.
About 10 in HS where I am.Only on HS niw. One of our ELA teachers set it up https://t.co/170n1k6KLy
how many teachers do you have that r dedicated to special-education! Do you mix high school and elementary obs
A7: I have recently started participating in . I have been looking for another one to possibly join.
A6 Thank you f/t mention tonight. We'll again be offering the Administrator's Participate Free Registration Policy for the conf.
is that similar to the pineapple model from the Hacked book?
A7: atchat, hybrEdtech, udlchat but not consistently
Schedule makes it Tuff to see as many as we like but each one is helpful https://t.co/yXW2lH2pe6
WHOA...mind blown. What a great opportunity for your staff!!
I post almost daily facebook statuses "Things Miss Click Said Out Loud Today," but that's it.
thank you! Maybe when returns from her awesome vacation and is back home in Lil Rhody.
Q8: Who is on your "Must-Follow" list of education-related people/companies on Twitter?
A6 - Complete registration details and online registration will be announced/avaialable April 1
Advice I got to grow my -use #-
WAHOO!!!! Looking forward to it!
A6: Special Education Directors, Principals or Hospital Administrators FREE when an additional staff member registers
A8: Must Follow: , , , , , & of course,
My fav Twitter chats and I lurk every morning...
A8:I have followed many of you and I love that I have because you are all interesting and knowledgable and funny…Does that count?
A8: Must-follows- , , , , , , ,
A7- ksedchat- love it highlight of a Monday!
I really want to join but I am not awake yet....maybe one day.
that's on my top 5 reasons why I lurk 😉
:) I will become a lurker.... shhhhhh....
What was the topic tonight?
I haven't read that book. Might need to pick it up though
A8: Edutopia, Think Inclusive
Q9: What are your goals for the year for building your ? How can your fellow spedchatters help you grow & learn?
Must follow@INISchoolsSpEd
Book study maybe?? Let's check it out.
is a book chat for teachers - not necessarily SPED, but it has been in the past
A9: My goal is to free up this hour and participate at least twice a month! You all help me grow by just sharing your views
Must follows are ones with great blogs you can learn from , , , ,
A9: Goals: Retweet good resources, encourage colleagues/staff to participate in Twitter chats along with me
A9: I am going 2 help lead an 4 leaders & lead a book study on Teach like a Pirate.
No way?? Really...I had no idea. Thank you!! This is a game changer.
A9 I want to blog more consistently and try many of the tech things I learn off twitter & get more Ts from my HS on twitter
Q9: TWEET all the great stuff you do & learn! My goals r to assist Ts to make classroom instruction accessible for ALL Ss.
A9- getting connected with other Sped Ts, we are the experts in our rooms and have much to offer each other
A9: My goal is to build a potential network of employers and colleagues and to learn what they're experiencing in their classrooms
Lol. not only am I an expert in my room but I am an unstoppable king!
Great topic. Too any special educators are unaware of the power of social media, imho.
A9: continued...highlight great things my staff is doing to share with others & celebrate successes
A9: Share the positivity and encouragement. We all need it and it can spread like ripples of kindness.
Q10: What topics do you want to see during our chats? Any specific person/company you'd love to have moderate a topic?
is a great # for that https://t.co/jeBq1kLgy1
A9: Share the positivity and encouragement. We all need it and it can spread like ripples of kindness.
YOU like positivity? Shocking! (Also, spellcheck says positivity is not a word.)
especially this time of year!
Q10 Writing measurable goals with ways to collect meaningful data
So important - not just as a student teacher, but as a professional and learner! https://t.co/vKlgbY0MiL
A9: My goal is to build a potential network of employers and colleagues and to learn what they're experiencing in their classrooms
Great idea! We will jot it down.
absolutely is! I tag any day of the week! Starts my week off with smiles!
A10: I have seen an explosion in Ss who have been identified asSocial/Emotional and would love a chat on this
A10: What about advice for college students? (I'm new to this, so I don't know how recently anything has been done.)
Now that is a must follow! https://t.co/FyImMYljfr
absolutely is! I tag any day of the week! Starts my week off with smiles!
See peeps---> is a must follow 👍
A10: pre-K, Transition, ADHD interventions, poverty, family involvement, alternate curriculums (maybe would be interested)
Time to wrap up tonight! Thanks for the great dialogue & collaboration. Continue to use the hashtag as you finish your chats.
A10: how to improve executive functions- concrete strategies and methods
I like this idea! We've done 'how to support new teachers' & it may be time to recycle that topic w/students Ts!
We will storify this chat and post later tonight so you can catch any missed tweets & check out all the posted links & resources.
A10-ways to assist Ss with sensory needs in reg Ed classroom
Q10: Specifically designed chats, less broad. Ex: Dyslexia, ASD, ED, AAC, Sensory, etc...
A10: tech tools and resources, family & community engagement, making students & colleagues smile
I just heard a presentation on this!!! Good topic!
See you Tuesday, 3/22, at 9:00 pm EST for the next chat.
Thank goodness. My eyes are fuzzy from playing Twitter chat catch!
Have a wonderful week because you are all amazing and deserve it!
I missed tonight's due to forgetting about the time change :( No time change here in Regina, SK.
It would be fantastic if any of you -ers could check out . Finalist for an inclusive technology prize!
I like being me, I don't mind that I have a diagnosis. I am who I was born to be.-Tina J. Richardson
