Text reads, "Students with IEPS are just students." The phrase is prominently displayed in bold and regular blue text on a light blue background, conveying inclusivity. A circular logo in the bottom right corner reads, "lead inclusion."
👥 Students who have #IEPs are not "special education students." They are simply students. They belong to every educator they have. Receiving a service shouldn't impose an identity. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
Bold white text on a dark brick wall questions special education's intent: "Do we place students in special education rooms to meet the students' needs? Or is it sometimes justified to be convenient for adults?" Logo says "lead inclusion."
💡 Do we place students in special education rooms to meet the students' needs? Or is it sometimes justified to be convenient for adults? #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
An adult and child sit on a hallway floor, talking. Text reads, "Behind every disengagement is a story and a barrier to remove." Tone is supportive and understanding.
👊 If a #student is not engaged, our primary task is to determine why and remove the barrier. There is a story behind disengagement, and #UDL helps us find solutions. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
Three diverse teachers collaboratively reviewing a document, smiling and engaged. Text overlay reads, "All students benefit from special education strategies when teachers co-plan." Logo in the corner says "Lead Inclusion."
🏫 Inclusive school leaders structure the master schedule for co-planning, and include special educators in grade-level or content-area meetings. All students benefit from special education strategies when we do. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
Blue fabric with a Velcro strip, featuring the text "A student who has been velcroed to a paraprofessional has not been included." Logo in the corner.
👥 A #student who is velcroed to a paraprofessional all day has not been included. Exclusion can happen even when sharing the same room. LRE is a low bar. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
Caught up on giving feedback over 100 assignments 😅 Urban education cohort done, northern one next! Loved connecting with Nenqayni stories & land-based wellness 🌆🪶 Book club on The Anti-Ableist Manifesto sparked honest, heartfelt convos 📚💭 #AcademicSky #InclusiveEd
Blue text on a light blue background reads, 'In inclusive classrooms, everyone is Seen, Heard, & Valued.' A logo with 'lead inclusion' appears in the bottom right."
🏫 An inclusive classroom is a place where every learner feels seen, heard, and valued. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
Text reads, “Place inclusively, and ask, ‘How can I ensure the student gains valuable learning?’” on a colorful watercolor background of blue, green, red, and yellow. The "lead inclusion" logo is at the bottom right.
🏢 When making placement decisions, the question should not be whether the #student can meet grade level expectations. The question is, "How can the student learn something valuable in this setting?" #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
Text overlay on a blurred hallway reads, "Schools become inclusive because of teachers who are collaborative, caring innovators who make it work for each student." In the corner, a logo reads "lead inclusion."
🏫 #Schools don't become "#inclusive schools" by #learning strategies and implementing programs. They become inclusive because the people are collaborative, caring, innovators who make it work for each #student. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
Three educators engage in a discussion near windows. Text reads, "Classroom teachers and special educators need scheduled time to identify barriers & plan together." The atmosphere is collaborative.
🏢 #EdLeaders: To implement UDL well, classroom teachers and special educators need scheduled time to identify barriers and co-plan. This investment pays off significantly for every student. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd
A teacher engages with diverse young students at a classroom table, focused on activities. Text reads, "Teaching isn’t best evaluated by watching teachers, but rather in watching students."
🏆 Learning isn’t about what we deliver—it’s about what students receive. To reflect on our teaching, we look to the students, what they do, how they engage. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
"Illustrated text reads 'Iterate instruction with Universal Design for Learning' atop a background of code. Below, wooden blocks spell 'Iteration.' Logo reads 'Lead Inclusion.'"
🏃 We can make massive strides in becoming a more #inclusive classroom by finding ways to iterate our instruction with universal design for learning as the guide. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
Screenshot of title and abstract: Biology Graduate School Pathways for Inuit Students and Lessons Learned by Southern Academics Bryan Vandenbrink 1 *, Thomas McIlwraith 2 , Shoshanah Jacobs 3 1 Polar Knowledge Canada 2 Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph 3 Department of Integrative Biology, University of Guelph Abstract The minimum requirement for admission to a master's program is normally the successful completion of an undergraduate or baccalaureate degree in an honours program or the equivalent from a recognized university. Inuk student Bryan Vandenbrink is an exception to these expectations. Here, in a loosely autobiographical format, Bryan tells his education story from early high school in Iqaluktuuttiaq through to completing an MSc at the University of Guelph. Co-authors Thomas McIlwraith and Shoshanah Jacobs add short reflections on the journey and identify barriers to postsecondary education for Indigenous students and how those barriers can be reduced. Keywords: Indigenous students, graduate school, barriers to education, alternative entry, colonialism, Inuit
📣NEW PAPER: Biology Graduate School Pathways for Inuit Students and Lessons Learned by Southern Academics
Read Bryan's story about his education and MSc at #Guelph
journals.library.brocku.ca/brocked
We are so grateful to the @brocku.ca journal team for editorial support
#HigherEd #InclusiveEd
Corkboard with a pinned paper stating, "Get fired up about inclusive practices for OUR students." Surrounding it are thumbs-up cutouts, creating a positive tone.
Get fired up about inclusive practices, not for “my students” and “your students,” but for OUR students. ALL students are ours, and all students belong! #LeadInclusion #EduSky #InclusiveEd #SBLchat
A stressed student sits at a desk, head in hands, surrounded by peers in a classroom. Text discusses the harmful impact of singling out students.
Making comments that single out students with missing assignments creates an atmosphere that they are lesser and affects the way their classmates view their worth. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #InclusiveEd #SBLchat
Two children smile playfully with fingers forming glasses against leafy background. Left text reads, "Investment in students' aspirations..." with "lead inclusion" logo.
Investment in students' aspirations is the ultimate expression of equity-driven schooling. It communicates to students, "We see you." #LeadInclusion #EduSky #InclusiveEd #SBLchat
A yellow accessibility ramp with the text: "The more universal design for learning we use, the fewer accommodations & modifications we need to add."
🛗 Just like the ramps around us that help everyone, the more universal design for learning we put into place in our classrooms, the fewer special accommodations and modifications we need to add later. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
Colorful gradient background with text reading: “We can make huge leaps in becoming more inclusive by infusing our work with universal design for learning.”
We can make massive strides in becoming a more inclusive classroom by finding ways to iterate our instruction with universal design for learning as the guide. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
A solitary figure in a hooded jacket sits on a bench by a misty lake at dusk, framed by autumn branches and fog-shrouded forest, evoking isolation. Overlay text: "Of the 16% of students who have IEPs in our schools, most have 'invisible needs.'" Bottom right logo: circular equals sign with "lead inclusion."
Of the 16% of students who have an IEP in our schools, most have "invisible needs," making them easily overlooked. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
Two people sit facing each other in conversation, with text reading: “A real conversation with a student usually yields more valid data than a formal assessment.”
Data doesn't have to mean numbers or letters. All of the information we have is data. A conversation often yields your most valid data. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
A student sits at a desk looking stressed while working on a laptop, with text reading: “A grading system that persistently punishes mistakes guarantees stagnation of learning.”
A grading system that consistently penalizes errors instead of communicating progress and mastery steals the joy of learning. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
Creating a welcoming classroom environment never goes out of style. Here are four ways to make your classroom more inclusive: www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/4-ways-....
#representation #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #inclusiveed #education
EKO is encouraging students to express themselves however they want!
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/applynow
Share the message. Spread the word. Let's give some scholarships!
#EKOScholar #Scholarship #HigherEd #DisabilityEd #InclusiveEd
For deep understanding: grab a pen. For speed and future editing: use the keys. As leaders, we must guide students to choose the right tool for the task. It’s about inclusive, effective learning, not just the device. How do your students choose? 🇸🇪 #InclusiveEd #Digitalisation
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
Transform your planning with UDL! Ask: What choices do students have? How do materials reflect their cultures? Can they show learning through drama, tech, or audio? These reflection questions move us from checklists to intentional, inclusive design.
#UDL #TeacherTips #InclusiveEd
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Are your lesson tasks truly engaging multilingual learners? Discover smart strategies to boost access and success in diverse classrooms.#MultilingualLearners #InclusiveEd #ClassroomStrategies
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Today, we celebrate 50 years of the landmark Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). But the work is far from done. The next 50 years must be about innovation as we shift from compliance to fully accessible learning for all students.
#IDEA50 #EducateAll #InclusiveEd #LearningDifferences
Excited to be presenting at STAO Celebrates!
My session, Empowering Students with Exceptionalities in Elementary Science & Math, runs Nov 27 at 8:10 PM in the Stouffville Room.
Hope to see fellow educators there! 🚀
#STAOcelebrates #InclusiveEd #SciEd #MathEd
We’re looking for a leader who could work anywhere - but chooses to work at Birch Wood.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our thriving, inclusive school as an Assistant Headteacher.
This isn’t a role about titles or ticking boxes. It’s about impact.
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