If a formal observation is the first time you are in a teachers classroom, then put the evaluation form away. Sit, listen, and then leave a note of thanks, praise or encouragement. Relationships first!

Think about what you are putting in writing in IEPs. Keep it focused on the offering of FAPE. INSOURCE #breakingbarriersincec

"Connection lowers levels of anxiety and depression." Lindsay Kusy from Cummins Behavioral Health shares the importance of connection and demonstrating vulnerability in boosting your well-being. #breakingbarriersincec

The power of positivity is extremely important! Make sure the expectations and routines are also observable. Michael Kennedy shares with Breaking Down Barriers participants about High Leverage Behavior Practices. #breakingbarriersincec @MJK_PhD

There is no average learner! George Van Horn Dr. George Van Horn talks about the important of Universal Design for Learning at Breaking Down Barriers Symposium. #breakingbarriersincec

What is YOUR role in what happened? This is not easy but absolutely necessary. Council for Exceptional Children @MJK_PhD #breakingbarriersincec

"Parents should always come to the top of your list when thinking about who to communicate with." @DrLindaWatkins presents on 'Staying Legally Compliant' at the Breaking Down Barriers Fall Symposium #breakingbarriersincec

Tammy Overpeck shares the importance of having strategies for assessing reading skills and providing data-based reading instruction. #breakingbarriersincec Council for Exceptional Children

This. Everyday. Great time for a reminder from @DrLindaWatkins! Todd Hawks #wearewayne

"Words have power." We have to consider our bias, blind spots, and the experience everyone brings to the table. @DrLindaWatkins #breakingbarriersincec

Marcee Wilburn provides Breaking Down Barriers Symposium participants specific examples of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). It's what makes Special Education special! #breakingbarriersincec

Thankful for the opportunity to be president of INCEC as it gives me the opportunity to meet awesome educators from across the nation. Indiana CEC #breakingdownbarriersincec

ICase Red Zone Leadership conference has kicked off!

Gary Brackett - The Champion Mindset #icase

Students Are Missing School Because They're Too Anxious to Show Up edweek.org/leadership/stu…

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