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NoVAEdChat Jan 25 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to #NoVAedchat! Please introduce yourself and tell us - are you wishing for snow this winter?

participatechat Jan 25 @ 8:00 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #NoVAedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/BktjsLOe1d

acuteteacher Jan 25 @ 8:00 PM EST

#novaedchat I'm Katie - g5 teacher @woodleyhillses and I'm wishing for snow as long as daycare is open!!!

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tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:00 PM EST

Evening #NoVaEdChat Tiff here from Lorton, VA and wishing is an UNDERSTATEMENT!!!

abctec Jan 25 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hello Michelle here! I have been binge watching #criminalminds - would be much easier if we have a nice nor'easter! #NoVAedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hey #NoVAedchat! I'm Margaret, HS Tech Coach in Chantilly. If it's going to be grey and dark, I want snow!

basil_marin Jan 25 @ 8:02 PM EST

Basil Marin Special Education Teacher from Norfolk , VA. Also aspiring administrator :) Excited to be here tonight!! #NoVAedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:02 PM EST

*waves* Glad you're here Katie! #novaedchat @acuteteacher @woodleyhillses

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Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hey Basil! Glad you joined us tonight! #novaedchat @basil_marin

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Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:03 PM EST

Binge watching is much easier when we are snowed in! #NoVAedchat Glad you're here Michelle! @abctec

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Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:04 PM EST

No need to apologize! I hope you had a good visit! #novaedchat @abctec

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NoVAEdChat Jan 25 @ 8:05 PM EST

Q1: What challenges might students who learn differently face in your school and classroom? #NoVAedchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:05 PM EST

A1.Ss who learn diff may have trouble accessing the material if it is only delivered one way #NoVaEdChat

acuteteacher Jan 25 @ 8:06 PM EST

A1: in g5 kids start noticing they're differences more/increased self consciousness and it can be so hard on their self esteem #novaedchat

acuteteacher Jan 25 @ 8:06 PM EST

A1: in g5 kids start noticing their differences more/increased self consciousness and it can be so hard on their self esteem #novaedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:07 PM EST

That's so true Katie! @acuteteacher So important to teach and model understanding and acceptance! #Novaedchat

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tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:07 PM EST

Please don't give me ay more show options ....I will find a way to add one more! #NovaEdchat

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Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1 Ss who learn differently can easily be frustrated if their needs aren't met.It's hard to know you need something & not get it #novaedchat

abctec Jan 25 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1: processing multi-step directions and if I want to treat my weekly tech lessons as extension of LA - no staff support #NoVAedchat

basil_marin Jan 25 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1: Ss are very sensitive and need to feel that they are able to be successful. Every S is capable of learning. #NoVAedchat

abctec Jan 25 @ 8:09 PM EST

#novaedchat OMG! #criminalminds is soooo addictive!

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massignmenthelp Jan 25 @ 8:10 PM EST

#NOVAedchat #ntchat #siedchat #vted #SASDCHAT #SchoolofCharacter Start a blog in college https://t.co/SW64eeDA9h

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:11 PM EST

Exactly! I think we can use a little reflection when we treat them like they don't know they R missing anything #NovaEdchat

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Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:11 PM EST

I think it's important to realize the breadth of differences in how our students (& teachers!) learn best! Sometimes a challenge #novaedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:12 PM EST

Hi Missie! #Novaedchat @mafarrace

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tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:12 PM EST

Self Esteem is a key component to doing anything well! #NovaEdchat Lets rename it #SelfeSTEAM

In reply to @basil_marin

mafarrace Jan 25 @ 8:13 PM EST

#novaedchat Hi! Sorry I'm soo late!! I'm taking in the responses!

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Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:14 PM EST

No need to apologize!!! I'm glad you could make it :) #NoVAedchat @mafarrace

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NoVAEdChat Jan 25 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q2: Who supports you in working with Ss with special learning needs? How do they help? What additional help do you wish you had? #NoVAedchat

linda_peace1 Jan 25 @ 8:15 PM EST

Students don't always believe they can learn and are not given a variety of option to showcase their learning #NOVAedchat

AssignmentHelpN Jan 25 @ 8:15 PM EST

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tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1.Ss don't have equal opportunities to show what they know if they have to show it the same way.Why can't they draw a picture? #NovaEdchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:15 PM EST

OMGosh SOoooo important. YES! #novaedchat @linda_peace1

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linda_peace1 Jan 25 @ 8:15 PM EST

Students don't always believe they can learn and are not given a variety of option to showcase their learning #NOVAedchat

abctec Jan 25 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2: as a "special" that is like LA block, I would like IEP accommodations to be the same for Lab time. We write, read, process #NoVAedchat

linda_peace1 Jan 25 @ 8:17 PM EST

The grade level team share strategies and resources with the each other #NoVAedchat

acuteteacher Jan 25 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2: inst coach (@cait_fiocchi), ESOL team, reading team experienced Ts. Strategies and resources, words of encouragement. #novaedchat

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acuteteacher Jan 25 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: part 2 - wish I had more in class support observing and giving me feedback with implementing strategies #novaedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2 We are so fortunate to have such fab staff in our schools! ESOL, SpEd, IAs, Inst Coach, Reading, Math Spec & more! #novaedchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2.My PLN helps with tested ideas and moral support. The parent community helps 2, since they know their own Ss best. #NovaEdchat

EduGladiators Jan 25 @ 8:19 PM EST

👩🏻‍💻 Don't miss our last chat of Rethinking Discipline series: PBIS SATURDAY! #EduGladiators #edbeat #fledchat #miched #NoVAedchat #XPLAP

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:19 PM EST

OOooh great point! I wonder if you could do some learning walks like we are! The feedback is quick and important #novaedchat @acuteteacher

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mafarrace Jan 25 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: Can look into county info; ask 2 speak w/present/past Ts but I still feel it's up 2 me 2 have a 1-1 connection #NovaEdchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:20 PM EST

Strong Teams that share with each other are so important! #NovaEdchat

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abctec Jan 25 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2: LOADS of #collaboration with sped Ts and ESOL. Incredibly helpful with accommodations #NoVAedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:20 PM EST

I would say with strategies too! SO many brains together make better ideas :) @abctec #NoVAedchat

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abctec Jan 25 @ 8:21 PM EST

#novaedchat @Techy_Margaret yes! I agree!

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Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:20 PM EST

I would say with strategies too! SO many brains together make better ideas :) @abctec #NoVAedchat
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KarenMilleBurke Jan 25 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2: Jumping in late #collaboration don't forget your Assistive Tech teachers for strategies and tools! #novaedchat

linda_peace1 Jan 25 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2- Don't forget to use the social worker and psychologist. They have great family resources and behavior strategies #NoVAedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:22 PM EST

Sometimes I dislike talking to past Ts because I want a fresh start. Our dynamic is diff than theirs @mafarrace #novaedchat

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mafarrace Jan 25 @ 8:22 PM EST

My frustration as elective T is not being able 2 have meeting time w/core 2help understand Ss better #NovaEdchat

In reply to @tifferdu, @linda_peace1

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:23 PM EST

YES! ATS is always available for questions and conversation to find what's best!! #NoVAedchat @KarenMilleBurke

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Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:23 PM EST

Fantastic resources we don't want to overlook! #NoVAedchat @linda_peace1

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Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:23 PM EST

#NoVAedchat

linda_peace1 Jan 25 @ 8:23 PM EST

I agree. Get to know the student and see him or her in a different lens
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tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:23 PM EST

yes it would be great to put heads together and create a personalized , cohesive approach. #NovaEdchat

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NoVAEdChat Jan 25 @ 8:25 PM EST

Q3: What technology tools might help you to support students with special learning needs? #NoVAedchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:25 PM EST

#NoVaEdChat

mafarrace Jan 25 @ 8:25 PM EST

Love that too. The only thing I like about my trailer is Ss are away fr what sometimes upsets them- clean start #NovaEdchat

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Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:26 PM EST

#NoVAedchat Nice Suggestion!

abctec Jan 25 @ 8:25 PM EST

Yes same. One of my former principals suggested we wait until after a few months with Ss to talk with other Ts @Techy_Margaret @mafarrace
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MrGreeneEdu Jan 25 @ 8:26 PM EST

A little late, but still wanted to say hello to everyone #Novaedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:26 PM EST

Hey Michael! Glad to see your face here :) #NoVAedchat @MrGreeneEdu

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abctec Jan 25 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: any website (database) that's reads aloud to kiddos conducting research...recording and videoing tools #NoVAedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3 LOVE the voice typing in G Suite! So easy to access and use! #NoVAedchat

abctec Jan 25 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3: any website (database) that reads aloud to kiddos conducting research...recording and videoing tools #NoVAedchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3. Txt 2 Speech,Speech 2 txt, Drawing & storyboarding Apps,Movie Making Apps,Sound recording Apps,Photo Apps, Screen Recording #Novaedchat

mafarrace Jan 25 @ 8:28 PM EST

I haven't tried that. Hmmm.#NoVAedchat

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KarenMilleBurke Jan 25 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: Free screen readers like Natural Reader, voice typing in G Suite #NoVAedchat #usewhatyougot

acuteteacher Jan 25 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: use google docs for typing & myon for reading a ton; last year my Ss taught me about talk to text feature in google #novaedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3 there are so many great Chrome Extensions that allow Ss to do the same work, but in their own way. Not separate or diff #novaedchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:31 PM EST

Hey There! #NoVaEdChat

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tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:32 PM EST

A3. Google Clsrm now has differentiated assignments so YAY! #NovaEdchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:32 PM EST

We can learn so much from our Ss if we just listen to them! #novaedchat @acuteteacher

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abctec Jan 25 @ 8:32 PM EST

cellphones are a tool too! my daughter typed up 6 articles in #googleapps from her phone faster than most can type on a computer #NoVAedchat

KarenMilleBurke Jan 25 @ 8:32 PM EST

A3: Help S's use personal devices Assistive Technology That’s Built Into Mobile Devices https://t.co/Zp9Cxbg0IQ #novaedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:34 PM EST

I read your post about that! Amaaaazing! #NoVAedchat My tech aides do that all the time too :)

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NoVAEdChat Jan 25 @ 8:35 PM EST

Q4: Name the strategy/method/tool that has been most impactful in supporting Ss with special learning needs, and tell us why! #NoVAedchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:38 PM EST

A3. Ss Voice and Choice Using menus and multiple devices since they R all diff so there is never any one way 2the same objective #NovaEdchat

acuteteacher Jan 25 @ 8:38 PM EST

A4: relationship building; capitalizing on interests; HIGHLIGHTING any & all wins #novaedchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:39 PM EST

A4. Ss Voice & Choice Using menus and multiple devices since they R all diff so there is never any one way 2the same objective #NovaEdchat

abctec Jan 25 @ 8:40 PM EST

A4: #NoVAEdChat graphic organizers, buddy, proximity, age appropriate online tools (FYI I work w/2nd & 3rd Ss - my school's oldest grades)

KarenMilleBurke Jan 25 @ 8:40 PM EST

A4 GSuite has been a game changer across grades/subjects/abilities #novaedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:41 PM EST

Totally! #NoVAedchat

acuteteacher Jan 25 @ 8:38 PM EST

one of my girls taught me how to make a youtube playlist this year for our science songs...LIFE CHANGING!
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abctec Jan 25 @ 8:41 PM EST

choice is great. Reading RC book for specialists and just finished the academic choice chapter. Empowers Ss. #novaedchat

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tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:42 PM EST

A4 Strategy:I Believe in U. Method:What works 4 U? Tool:Ss Choose. #NovaEdchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:43 PM EST

A4 Relationships. It really is about getting to know Ss and helping them know you too! #NoVAedchat

NoVAEdChat Jan 25 @ 8:45 PM EST

Q5: Share a success story from a time you worked with a child who had special learning needs. #NoVAedchat

KarenMilleBurke Jan 25 @ 8:45 PM EST

@Techy_Margaret @ tifferdu Yes! Relationships! Ts and Ss have to believe they can do it #novaedchat

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tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:47 PM EST

A5. Changed to flex seating & a S was so happy to get to move around, he wrote a story about it and shared it proudly. #NoVaEdchat

acuteteacher Jan 25 @ 8:47 PM EST

A5: beg of this year, mom thanked me for allowing her son to choose ways he demo'd learning bc that hadn't happened much before #novaedchat

March4Edu Jan 25 @ 8:48 PM EST

I need your help to change the system. Teachers are a FORCE; Please join @March4Edu & have DC make education a top priority #NOVAedchat

March4Edu Jan 24 @ 8:40 PM EST

Who's with me? March in June to tell DC that PUBLIC EDUCATION is for ALL students-no matter race/religion/gender/orientation/age/disability

linda_peace1 Jan 25 @ 8:48 PM EST

A5- A little boy at my school read a book 2 me. His teachers changed their approach and programmed differently for him. #NoVAEdchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:50 PM EST

Why is that not happening more? Ss don't need to get there the same way as long as they get there :) #Novaedchat

In reply to @acuteteacher

abctec Jan 25 @ 8:51 PM EST

A5: work w/a withdrawn S for 2 years...had a breakthrough when I brought in BB-8 robot and let him explore. Talks to me now. :) #NoVAedchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:52 PM EST

Love it! BB-8 is an ice breaker 4 sure. #NovaEdchat

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abctec Jan 25 @ 8:53 PM EST

A5: invited a S to do special broadcasts on our news program (telling about Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, MLK day etc) #NoVAedchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:53 PM EST

I wish I could see it from their perspective, but I just can't. Its such a lose lose...:( #NovaEdchat

In reply to @acuteteacher

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:54 PM EST

Great Idea! Give them opportunities to showcase their talents! #Novaedchat

In reply to @abctec

NoVAEdChat Jan 25 @ 8:55 PM EST

Q6: Complete this sentence: The most important idea to remember when working with students with special learning needs is ... #NoVAedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:55 PM EST

A5 - our tech aide class is like an internship. It's amazing to see kids bloom and learn and grow before they head to college #novaedchat

abctec Jan 25 @ 8:55 PM EST

A5: attending morning meeting for month in a class where I had behavior challenges. HUGE changes during lab time. #connections #NoVAedchat

a_ster Jan 25 @ 8:55 PM EST

Privileged to work with kids from Key Center to witness the profound impact tech has on lives of students. Made me passionate. #NoVAedchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:55 PM EST

Ss love it and I can see why! I would not want to be glued to a desk all day either. #NovaEdchat

In reply to @linda_peace1

abctec Jan 25 @ 8:55 PM EST

A6: they can learn! #NoVAedchat

Techy_Margaret Jan 25 @ 8:56 PM EST

A5 Conversations with students this year who have their own computers for very first time. SO excited, so many opportunities! #novaedchat

acuteteacher Jan 25 @ 8:56 PM EST

A6: approach teaching them from a place of "can" not "can't" #novaedchat

a_ster Jan 25 @ 8:57 PM EST

Q6: We all have special needs and when we see ourselves in others, we gain understanding and resolve to do more. #NoVAedchat

H270 Jan 25 @ 8:57 PM EST

A6: they deserve the same opportunities! #NoVAedchat

tifferdu Jan 25 @ 8:57 PM EST

A6 Their needs R not what make them special. U have to dig deeper to find that out and let them surprise you. #NovaEdchat

abctec Jan 25 @ 8:57 PM EST

A6: read IEP or 504 and know what is suggested to help them with success #NoVAedchat

KarenMilleBurke Jan 25 @ 8:58 PM EST

A6 Start with strengths/interests and go from there #NoVAedchat

MrGreeneEdu Jan 25 @ 8:58 PM EST

A5: I still tear up to these students' priceless reaction https://t.co/fZJSjfjbuv when we had #googleexpeditions @OaktonHS #Novaedchat

In reply to @OaktonHS

NoVAEdChat Jan 25 @ 9:00 PM EST

Thanks for joining us tonight! Please remember to follow your colleagues and build your #PLN #NoVAedchat