Digital classrooms should work for every learner. By merging Canvas settings with intentional scaffolding, we can reduce social anxiety and remove the "hidden curriculum" of interaction. Let's make collaboration accessible for all! 🚀
#EdTech #InclusiveEd #CanvasLMS #UDL #SpecEd
Right
There are none
No publicly funded school in Ontario is truly inclusive
#OntEd #SpecEd #autism #HamOnt
![Image is a screen capture from ETFO's report titled "Promises Unfulfilled: Addressing the Special Education Crisis in Ontario"
Text reads "Inclusion and a continuum of services: 2000–present. By about 2000, inclusion had become a major part of a wider school culture in which equity and diversity are highly valued (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2013). In line with this, instead of treating exceptional children’s differences as deficits to isolate or correct, inclusion treats them as unique characteristics to accept, and even to celebrate (Ellis & Axelrod, 2016). In Ontario’s inclusive schools, 'the regular classroom [is] the placement of first choice; for exceptional pupils. Yet the province has also chosen to carry on offering “a range of placements” – the continuum of services – as options for some children, simultaneously with inclusion (Bennett & Wynne, 2006). Ontario began getting teachers ready for this policy with an emphasis on universal design for learning and differentiated instruction (Bennett & Wynne, 2006; Bernard & Wade-Wooley, 2005). Differentiated instruction is a marked departure from the differentiated settings (separate classrooms) that the province first adopted over 100 years ago for special education."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:si73v4werlgoikg343ijk7ww/bafkreibdyol23ezgwthryhyao3mmywsm3ib6tirp22l4oe5r24komqxjua)
Image is a screen capture from ETFO's report titled "Promises Unfulfilled: Addressing the Special Education Crisis in Ontario" Text reads "Inclusion and a continuum of services: 2000–present. By about 2000, inclusion had become a major part of a wider school culture in which equity and diversity are highly valued (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2013). In line with this, instead of treating exceptional children’s differences as deficits to isolate or correct, inclusion treats them as unique characteristics to accept, and even to celebrate (Ellis & Axelrod, 2016). In Ontario’s inclusive schools, 'the regular classroom [is] the placement of first choice; for exceptional pupils. Yet the province has also chosen to carry on offering “a range of placements” – the continuum of services – as options for some children, simultaneously with inclusion (Bennett & Wynne, 2006). Ontario began getting teachers ready for this policy with an emphasis on universal design for learning and differentiated instruction (Bennett & Wynne, 2006; Bernard & Wade-Wooley, 2005). Differentiated instruction is a marked departure from the differentiated settings (separate classrooms) that the province first adopted over 100 years ago for special education."
Which publicly funded schools in Ontario are inclusive?
Simply putting autistic/ ND students in the same classroom as their NT peers is not #inclusion. It's not physical location but a mindset
#OntEd #autism #education #SpecEd #neurodiversity
I can be the voice for children with disabilities in my community. #speced #fashiontrends #fashion #Food
This is a really important issue, and my coworker @evieblad.bsky.social explains it perfectly:
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
#EDUsky #EduSkyAI #edtech #AIineducation #SPED #SpecEd #SpecialEducation
95% of staff positions at the U.S. Office of Special Education Program - gone. Interview with policy and advocacy advisor, Kuna Tavalin, about the implications for special education programs in America and, ultimately, its students. #SPED #SpecEd #SpecialEducation
open.spotify.com/episode/3FUs...
Since IEPs are coming out, here's a reminder that they're actually not considered legal documents in Canada
#OntEd #autism #SpecEd
Many stripes coloured using only 8 colours over and over
Tall kid did this for art class.
I'm so impressed how his fine motor skills have improved since kindergarten. Even two years ago this would have been a multi session multi day task to complete.
#Autism #Dyspraxia #FineMotor #IEP #SpecEd
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#HamOnt #OntEd #EduSky #autism #neurodiversity #disability #SpecEd
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#HamOnt #OntEd #EduSky #autism #SpecEd
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#HamOnt #OntEd #autism #EduSky #SpecEd
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Here's an alternative link to access our resource
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#autism #OntEd #SpecEd #EduSky #HamOnt
From @clontario.bsky.social:
"Navigating Special Education in Ontario:
A Guide for Students, Parents and Caregivers"
specialeducationguide.communitylivingontario.ca
#OntEd #EduSky #SpecEd #IEP #IPRC #autism
IEPs are due soon for identified / exceptional students in Ontario schools
In this episode of the Autistic Rambler podcast, Maddy & Elizabeth discuss the complexities of IEPs for Autistic students
shorturl.at/nufm1
#OntEd #autism #SpecEd #EduSky
To better advocate for your exceptional child at school, you need to know the ins-and-outs of the system
In our blog, we've compiled a list of #SpecEd resources for Ontario parents/caregivers
Check it out here www.balancehamilton.ca/post/special...
#OntEd #EduSky #autism #neurodiversity
Further reading from @chrisbonnello.bsky.social:
autisticnotweird.com/teaching/
autisticnotweird.com/building-rel...
#OntEd #autism #SpecEd #EduSky
Money alone won't fix Ontario's public education system
#OntEd #EduSky #SpecEd #autism #disability #neurodiversity #inclusion @inclusioncanada.bsky.social
Can read the previous report from 2008 here www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/a...
And its follow up here www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/a...
#OntEd #ONpoli #SpecEd #EduSky
Image is a screen capture from the Ontario Auditor General's website. Text reads "Special Education Needs This audit plans to examine the procedures of the Ministry of Education and selected school boards for: assessing the extent to which special education programs and services meet students’ needs; and for ensuring that programs and services comply with legislation, regulations and policies regarding special education, and are delivered economically and efficiently."
FYI
Ontario's Auditor General has an audit in progress on Special Education
If you have info or would like to contribute, please complete the Public Requests Form shorturl.at/qlN8m
#OntEd #ONpoli #SpecEd @inclusioncanada.bsky.social
With school right around the corner, check out our post about Special Education in our blog here:
www.balancehamilton.ca/post/special...
#HamOnt #OntEd #SpecEd
Screen capture from the Ontario government's news release about education funding Text reads "For the 2025-26 school year, these investments include: $16.5 billion to support classroom staff, including teachers, kindergarten early childhood educators and educational assistants $4.7 billion to fund staff who support students outside the classroom, such as librarians, guidance counsellors, mental health workers and school administrators, as well as classroom materials and equipment $3.9 billion for special education to provide access to supports and resources for students with special education needs $3 billion for school boards to operate, maintain, renovate and renew school buildings $1.4 billion to fund safe, effective and efficient transportation services"
While government investment is needed, Ontario's public education system needs MAJOR changes
Fix the SYSTEM because the current one is irretrievably broken
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
#OntEd #ONpoli #SpecEd #autism
ICYMI, we are wrapping up your review of #Ottawa elementary school programs and we made some important decisions last night at the #OCDSB.
#OntEd
#ONpoli
#OntarioSchools
#SpecEd
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Text reads "In our blog! Special Education in Ontario. We have resources and links that you may find helpful should your child require additional support at school. Read now"
ICYMI
In our blog we have a list of resources that help explain:
- the Special Education process
- IEPs/IPRCs
- what to do should you disagree with an educational placement
There are also links to websites, MoEd documents & more!
shorturl.at/mNwtZ
#HamOnt #OntEd #autism #SpecEd #EduSky
Have you checked out our blog?
This article has a number of Spec Ed-related resources that you may find helpful when advocating for additional support at school for your child
www.balancehamilton.ca/post/special...
#HamOnt #OntEd #EduSky #SpecEd #autism #disability #neurodiversity
"The review did not find any studies that demonstrated more favourable academic outcomes for students in self-contained programs. Two studies explicitly reported harm caused by being in a self-contained class"
Read the study here cjds.uwaterloo.ca/index.php/cj...
#OntEd #EduSky #SpecEd #autism
Minneapolis Teacher Warns of Devastating Special Education Cuts
#speced #teaching #specialeducation #educationbudgets
beyondbarrierspecialeducation.com/minneapolis-...
Systematic Literature Review: Examining the Impact of Self-Contained Special Education Classes on Students’ Academic Achievement, Social Belonging & Engagement in School
rb.gy/up376i
#OntEd #EduSky #autism #inclusion #SpecEd
The practice needs to banned in Ontario schools too
@mikeschreiner.bsky.social @bonniecrombie.bsky.social @chandrapasma.bsky.social @maritstilesndp.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social @etfoeducators.bsky.social @osstf.bsky.social
#OntEd #EduSky #ONpoli #autism #SpecEd
Woohoo! I’m ahead of schedule on work for grad school! All that’s left is the project! #gradschool #speced #specialeducation
