💥 Assignment help is not intervention. Instead of asking special educators to assist with assignments and #homework, let's ask them to support foundational SKILLS and deep UNDERSTANDING. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders

March self-care ideas! 🍀

I received an #ocsbMerci today and it was the glimmer in my day. Thank you Merci Lisa Wood (she/her/elle) 🏳️‍🌈 ~Would you consider paying this kindness forward and saying "merci" to a fellow colleague? Go to ocsb.ca/merci & recognize someone by Monday, March 31, 2025. #ocsbBeCommunity

🌟🧠Neurodiversity Celebration Week 🧠🌟 There are many strategies to support neurodiversity in the classroom. Have a look at the strategies below to support those with ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, DLD and Tourette's. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #Neurodiversityweek #NCW

Wonder how many secondary schools take into consideration the most critical stage of brain development is adolescence. An emotional rollercoaster of impulsive reactions, irrational behaviours that are neurobiologically & physiologically explainable & totally not their fault🧠🌱

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We do not need to be qualified therapists or counsellors to make a difference. re-trauma responsive practices If teachers /staff understand how trauma works & a few core concepts on brain science,we can all make a difference.🧠🌱

If you notice a pupil disconnected, dissociated, zoned out,daydreaming.Rather than reprimanding them,check in with them later to see how they are doing.Look beneath the surface .The behaviour could be an outward expression of an inward emotion.🧠🌱

Children do not navigate school with a brain primed to follow rules & be perfect. They arrive with emotional backpacks. Memories,short-term & long-term,toxic stress,parental separation,mental health, or in the midst of a family crisis 🧠🌱

Join Autism Ontario on April 22 for a workshop that will focus on understanding and addressing the unique support needs of caregivers, with an emphasis on improving overall well-being and mitigating caregiver burnout. Register Now: autismontario.com/civicrm/event/…

Check out our What Autism Is Not infographic: Autism is: - not an illness or disease; - not temporary; - not contagious - not caused by vaccines or parenting styles; and - not something that “goes away” in adulthood To learn more, visit our website: ow.ly/Eh6550VPzlk

Children understanding their window of tolerance is important in doing trauma work or just working with children in schools.This teaches children how to manage their emotions under stress by giving them a toolkit of inner resources to self-soothe & keep within their window. 🧠🌱

At its essence, trauma is in the nervous system. When your brain perceives a threat,it turns on your sympathetic response, moving from safety to activation, triggering a massive physiological response.🧠🌱

Post trauma responses.🧠🌱

Connection isn't built in minutes,it is built by micromoments & therapeutic micromoments .This is what pupils brains thrive on, it's hardwired for it. The way we speak ,listen & respond has a profound impact, not just emotionally, but also neurologically. 🧠🌱

Open the door to knowledge for every student, regardless of their background or learning style. Open the door to opportunity by connecting students with resources & pathways they might not see themselves. Open the door to belonging & create a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Our Educational Assistants are “All That and a Bag of Chips.” Their energy, patience, and commitment to making sure every student succeeds is truly AH-mazing! St Joseph High School #ChipChipHooray 🎃