Be respectful to kids even if they are disrespectful back. Be kind to kids even if they are unkind back. Smile at kids even if they don’t smile back. Say good morning to kids even if they don’t say it back. Add yours 👇. #edchat #thatonekid #kidsdeserveit

Every kid needs love, respect, encouragement & dignity! Thank you gerry brooks for sharing your message at #TCASEgreatideas23 with heart, honesty & humor.

Thank you to all of the educational diagnosticians who work tirelessly to meet the demands of the job while supporting students, teachers, and families. I’m so grateful for our diagnosticians Venus ISD and the work they do!

All of us take out our biggest annoyances aggravations & frustrations on people we actually love & care about most. Kids in school are no different. It’s not about you… #thatonekid

Too often, practices are followed because they were followed before. Sadly, the current model was not built for all students, and “freezing” there leads to the continuation of inequitable and exclusionary practices and systems. The solution bit.ly/3oHPOSl #MTSS

Who’s down with IEPs? 👇This team! I can’t wait to start a new year with this amazing team & all of Venus ISD. #BulldogConnections #BulldogsUnited

We have to validate our students' emotions before we offer guidance. During a time of an intense emotion is not a teachable moment.

Always a good reminder that they’re doing the best they can with the skills they currently have👇

Greg Abbott is trying to defund our schools with a private school voucher scam. Not on our watch. Today I joined my colleagues to introduce the Fully Fund our Future Act which will invest in ALL students and give every teacher a $15,000 raise. #txlege

Are you at a point in the school year where you feel like you could use some guidance on behavior support for intensive intervention? Check out the 8 modules in the Behavior Support for Intensive Intervention course on NCII website : tinyurl.com/cvc9rn4h

We’re starting 2024 by sharpening our skills with the Standards-Based IEP process with ESC Region 11 SpEd Rocks

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a nationwide event to raise awareness and address the barriers that those with disabilities face. #DDAM

While we all demand excellence, we also need to model a growth mindset and build a culture of caring and empathy. A necessary and important aspect of our job as leaders is to coach our staff and work with them to improve. #UDLPlaybook

#FWISD D/HH, O&M, & VI professionals collaborated with ESC Region 11 to support babies, toddlers, & their families with sensory development. It was amazing to see them in action⭐️

#SWCED2024 started out with a powerful statement from @_rebeccaalexander_ to exercise you advocacy muscles💪

#onefortworth #fortworthisd Special Education professional learning day- our special educators are our Superheroes- every day! Welcome to the 2024-25 school year!

📚 #Students should be given a variety of ways to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding, and skills. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #TeacherTwitter

🌈 Not all students who have a significant need have an #IEP. Not all students who have an IEP have a significant need. And no one's needs are automatically long term. #Intervention works to build independence in any student who needs it. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #TeacherTwitter

Looking for a job in special education? Fort Worth ISD has options for teachers and teaching assistants! Join us at our instructional hiring fair this Saturday. Bring your resume and get ready to change lives!

Fort Worth ISD is seeking passionate Special Education professionals! Want to becoming an Inclusion, RISE, SEAS teacher or teacher assistant? We offer a competitive salary plus stipends. Our starting teacher salary is $64,500. Apply Now: fwisd.org/careers