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I appreciate the connection with other special educator colleagues.

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I appreciate the connection with other special educator colleagues.

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There is a uniqueness in our positions, and it can be isolating. So I feel empowered to be an advocate for change after our sessions.

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This is one place that always feels safe.

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This is one place that always feels safe.

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It's great to talk to other teachers!

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Thank you for everyone's perspective. It is inspiring to be learning with fellow life-long learners.

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Thank you for everyone's perspective. It is inspiring to be learning with fellow life-long learners.

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So happy to be in a safe space to discuss these important ideas.

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So happy to be in a safe space to discuss these important ideas.

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So grateful for this group. Excited to continue to advocate for all learners!

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Continuing these heavy conversations and developing these relationships that I would not have had the opportunity to make with like-minded teachers and feeling empowered that I am not in this work alone.

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Thank you for making space to grow and learn together and works towards personal and collective transformation. It is difficult to be in positions that can feel isolating and I appreciate being part of a group seeking educational justice.

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Thank you for validating my feelings! This work is difficult and frustrating and isolating, but this group makes me feel less alone :)

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Hearing from teachers from other districts and other programs has been wonderful. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and helping me grow in my practice.

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Thank you for inspiring me and reminding me of why my work matters. Thank you for the conversations about how I can improve as an educator and better advocate for my students.

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I always feel empowered leaving these sessions. That I can put more tools in my belt and raise my voice a little higher in terms of using my agency. 

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I always feel empowered leaving these sessions. That I can put more tools in my belt and raise my voice a little higher in terms of using my agency. 

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This group has helped pull me out of all of the issues that came along with the COVID-19 closures and gave me an opportunity to focus on other aspects of our field in a way that made me better.

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This group has helped pull me out of all of the issues that came along with the COVID-19 closures and gave me an opportunity to focus on other aspects of our field in a way that made me better.

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Hearing from different teachers from different schools and positions has been so positive. I've only taught in one district, at one school so this has been a great experience.

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Thank you for offering a place to keep learning with a set time and space to do it.

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Thank you for offering a place to keep learning with a set time and space to do it.

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Thank you all for sharing your ideas and and helping me grow my understanding of what is possible! - Deborah