HDSB Special Education Services

On this day, we pause to reflect and pay tribute to the many veterans who have served our country. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

Call for presenters at #ASET2025 is open until Jan 12! Are you an educator passionate about #SpecialEducation, #AssistiveTechnology, & #UDL? Submit a proposal to share your knowledge & inspire others, visit bit.ly/4foZFkJ Registration opening soon! #onted

The Call for Proposals for #ASET2025 is now open!!! Come & celebrate 20 years of ASET & share your expertise at this amazing conference! aset-ontario.ca For more information on being a presenter, visit forms.gle/sWGkoCU7HY9PPn… #onted #AssistiveTechnology #Inclusion

Using visual schedules is beneficial for ALL!

Save the Date! #ASET2025 Conference Fri April 11 Keynote @TheAnthonyLue From Pickering to Paralympics! After life-changing accident, Anthony inspires as a speaker & accessibility advocate. Aiming for Paris 2024 in hand-cycling,he embodies resilience perseverance #Paralympics2024

Deep dive into our Independent Reading Journal for students this summer! 😎📖 Get your template at hubs.la/Q02BXftk0 (and BIG shoutout to one of our Ambassadors, @steviefrank23 for all her hard work in helping us put this together✨💛)

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The Canadian Paralympic Committee is entering a new era with a fresh brand, an accessible website, and the launch of CAN Crew! 🇨🇦🪩✨ #CPCNewBrand #CanadianParalympicCommittee #ParalympicMovement paralympic.ca/news/canadian-…

👀A sneak peek into one of #LumioPalooza's sessions! In this session, Ambassador Angelica will show you how using Lumio has increased student engagement in special education middle school classrooms! 🎉Register here: bit.ly/3xlI2So #SummerPD

Thank you @texthelp for the info on updates and ways to preview what’s coming! Co-writer and Snap and Read integration into Read &Write toolbar is #gamechanger #July1 #Assistivetech #Edtech #Inclusion

🌈 For nearly 20 years, we've teamed up with educators to create award-winning games for learners with Autism. Our fun, engaging approach reduces anxiety and builds essential skills! ➡️ Read the full article: ccur.short.gy/L8G0HN #AutisticPrideDay
#Autism #ASC #autismteacher

#MotivationMonday Have you thought about using Read&Write as a teaching tool? Use voice notes explaining instructions or as feedback to allow students to hear them as many times as they need. #UDL #AssistiveTechnology #inclusion #accessibility #tdsb

More than 500 athletes participated in #HDSB’s 37th Annual Special Athletics Track Meet on June 14, 2024.

Time is running out! Registration for the Summer 2024 session of @etfoaq courses is open until Tuesday, June 18, but selections are filling up. Visit etfo-aq.ca/catalogue/ to learn more and enroll. #onted

Did you know we have a collection of #STEAM resources? Learn about AI, get coding, explore @PhETsims & more. Find it here: bit.ly/4brsCe2 #GoLumio

Passion Project workshops kick off all day tomorrow and will continue Wednesday. I can hardly wait to see what the creative minds of 8-2 have come up with! Reminder to students to bring all required items to school for facilitating their interactive class session! Thanks! 😀💡

☝️Dylan Wiliam said that Cognitive Load Theory is ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’. This poster summarises some key ideas from CLT and offers 6 strategies to optimise instruction and maximise learning. 👊 REPOST and grab a free HQ copy here: jamieleeclark.com/graphics

In case you missed it... The Lumio Latest 💌 Get all the details on Lumio Palooza, the brightest PD bash of the summer. Join our monthly #LumioChallenge, save the date for upcoming events and discover what's new with #GoLumio. 🔗bit.ly/3VyIzZp

#ThrowbackThursday Ss were working on vocabulary in The Smart Cookie by @IamJoryJohn using graphic organizer template in @BookCreatorApp. They had a variety of ways to demonstrate understanding including images, pen tool, microphone & used Read&Write dictionary. #UDL #inclusion