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‘Alone Together: A Special Education Teacher’s Perspective During COVID-19’
by Hank Bohanon | Jul 22, 2020 | Resources We Love, Tools for Practice | 0 |
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many teachers felt alone and in need of support. As someone who had to embark on this virtual education journey, I understand. In response to what we thought was a need to connect educators who support students with special needs, students, alumni, and faculty at the Loyola University of Chicago created the Special Needs Network for Educators (SNNE). The goal of this online community is to connect educators who support students with special needs to each other. Our community includes current and pre-service teachers alike. All are welcome!
Read MoreSchools: A Labor of Love (For Teacher Appreciation Week)
by Ellen Williams | May 5, 2020 | Reflections on Practice | 0 |
Have you ever witnessed something so beautiful, so delicate that it stops you, and demands your attention? And you get this tingly feeling come over you, you cannot help but smile while you breathe it in? This is what it feels like, every day, in a school. Schools are truly a sacred space- a space where students can feel safe, heard, cared for, and valued. Schools are so much more than an education, state tests, and homework- they are a labor of love, they are a village of adults, students, and families coming together from all walks of life.
Read MoreStriking is a Tier 3 Intervention
by Mary Difino | Oct 22, 2019 | Interventions, Reflections on Practice, Tools for Practice, Uncategorized | 0 |
I’m striking because I believe in the work that we do as social workers, and I know that the current staffing levels are not conducive to the frequency and quality of services that our students deserve. I’m striking because I can no longer tell a hurting child that no, they cannot have lunch with me tomorrow because I will be at one of my “other” schools.
Read MoreMake Time for What Matters Part 1: Using Technology to Improve Efficiency & Develop Strong Relationships
by Marjorie Colindres | Jun 25, 2019 | Resources We Love, Tools for Practice, Uncategorized | 0 |
Part 1 From a School Social Worker Perspective Introduction As a school social worker, I believe...
Read MoreShari Gateley, Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
by Charles Barr | Oct 21, 2018 | Podcasts | 0 |
Shari Gateley is the 2017/2018 Teacher of the Year in Oklahoma. This is no ordinary task. Oklahoma...
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