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shift to see positives in "DIS"abiities will be difficult to convince some teachers...

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shift to see positives in "DIS"abiities will be difficult to convince some teachers...

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As educators we have an opportunity to guide the educational environment to focus on individual strengths where others may see weakness.

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As educators we have an opportunity to guide the educational environment to focus on individual strengths where others may see weakness.

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It would be a great idea to share this with students in some form or fashion to help them see their strengths as well.  So many of them have been told for a long time, what they can't do.  

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It would be a great idea to share this with students in some form or fashion to help them see their strengths as well.  So many of them have been told for a long time, what they can't do.  

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I really want to build student confidence levels prior to introducing any type of curriculum this year. So many times, students with special needs are self-conscience and this presentation helps me to understand strengths. I can't wait to help them adjust their perspectives!

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I will  use the positive to introduce students, 

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I will  use the positive to introduce students, 

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Present information with these students in mind first rather than reacting only after you've identified a problem. Set them up for success using their strengths.

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Present information with these students in mind first rather than reacting only after you've identified a problem. Set them up for success using their strengths.

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Looking at the kiddos in a positive way instead of their Sped label

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Looking at the kiddos in a positive way instead of their Sped label

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Love the concept of looking at strengths on which to build versus defining student need only through areas of weakness.

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I am going to use this framework of focusing on assets rather than deficits to teach Gen Ed teachers in our PD next week.  

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I am going to use this framework of focusing on assets rather than deficits to teach Gen Ed teachers in our PD next week.  

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Region 4 has one of the highest rates of Autism.

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Region 4 has one of the highest rates of Autism.

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Present the students in the a positive light. Think of strengths they have! 

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Present the students in the a positive light. Think of strengths they have! 

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It be nice to have a quick reference sheet of the strengths of each category of disorder for the first couple weeks.

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Every student has strengths that can be utilized in the learning process.  

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Every student has strengths that can be utilized in the learning process.  

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Sped teachers should present students with paperwork in a positive light

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Sped teachers should present students with paperwork in a positive light

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Use "neurodiversity" to replace "disorder" or "disability".

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Use "neurodiversity" to replace "disorder" or "disability".

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The largest disability category in TISD is ADHD therefore we have students with amazing creativity!!!!

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The largest disability category in TISD is ADHD therefore we have students with amazing creativity!!!!

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Collaborative Research Projects
Book Studies and Discussion Points
Student Sharing
Formative Assessment

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Kathy Bonds, Special Education Content Specialist

Megan Parker, Program Specialist for Assessment and Instruction