Mom (to one sweet, funny boy). Teacher & Special Education Consultant.
Ancaster, Ontario
Joined February 2011
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Valerie Bennett retweeted
Our newly established Post-Secondary Navigation Team @HWDSB lights the path for students with disabilities as they exit secondary school.
We're building valuable connections & resources so please share our page far and wide to help us grow our network & reach our audience!
Valerie Bennett retweeted
Day 2 - seconday student athletes are enjoying Access Athletics! Huge thank you again to all the volunteers, staff and participants! #access #inclusion
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Welcome to the first ever Access Athletics! Thank you to all who have made this possible - especially @NFH_Huskies for hosting over 50 elementary schools and over 500 student athletes and helping highlight Accessibility Inclusion week! #accessibilty #inclusion #athletic @hwdsb
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@Hillcrest_HWDSB was proudly represented at our first annual Access Athletics hosted by @NFH_Huskies #accessibilty #inclusion #athletic @hwdsb
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Our students had a blast @HWDSB's Access Athletics event today! Way to represent - Go Tigers! @HWDSB_athletics
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Glendale Bears had an absolutely outstanding day at @HWDSB Access Athletics! Thank you to the organizers for making this day possible, and Mr. Grant for supporting our students at this event! @HWDSB_athletics
Valerie Bennett retweeted
“Forget Me Not reveals a path to a more inclusive society that starts with welcoming diversity into the classroom.” - Dove.org
dove.org/review/280418-forge…
#fmndoc #disabilityinclusion #DownSyndromeAwareness
Valerie Bennett retweeted
Tomorrow is our Transition to School Information Night for kindergarten families!
Attend the virtual session to learn how we support families with children requiring special education services.
MS Teams link to join: hwdsb.info/Transition2023
ALT Transition to School info night: Jan 19 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Valerie Bennett retweeted
Equitable and inclusive assessment doesn’t lower the bar, it ELEVATES it. It’s just a shift in perspective:
Offer choice ➡️ expect high-quality work
Triangulate assessment ➡️ increase data validity
Give re-tests ➡️ demand proficiency
Equity and excellence go hand in hand. – at Toronto, Ontario
“The biggest risk of not including a child with disabilities is that we limit everyone’s potential as human beings...” My Son Belongs In Your Child’s Class | by Maureen Rich Wallace | BRIGHT Magazine brightthemag.com/my-son-belo…
Valerie Bennett retweeted
HWDSB and @HWCDSB's Special Education Advisory Committees invite families and educators to a presentation on 'The Evolution of Inclusion'.
This session from special education expert Shelley Moore will provide an understanding on how inclusion is shifting. See the flyer for info!
Valerie Bennett retweeted
Learning4Success is a digital initiative of HWDSB Specialized Services that was created in response to COVID-19 school closures.
Find meaningful learning tasks for families to use at home and to support the transition back to school!
Learning4Success: learning4success.commons.hwd…
“Inclusion isn’t something you do…It’s something you believe.” My Son Belongs In Your Child’s Class | by Maureen Rich Wallace | BRIGHT Magazine brightthemag.com/my-son-belo…
Valerie Bennett retweeted
A small number of HWDSB staff members attended a Pride Flag raising celebration at @HDHurricanes 🏳️🌈
“When I see a flag every day, it becomes a part of me.”
Watch the video to see the flag being raised and to learn about #Pride2021 from Computer Technician Jo Pavlov.
Inclusion is much more than sharing space... Cheers For Peers! youtu.be/0uZRZXTrAhA ...another @tweetsomemoore video to support the teaching and learning of all students.
Valerie Bennett retweeted
This. This right here is what everyone needs to be watching. We need to challenge our ableist thinking. #presumecompetence #inclusion #weallbelong The Importance of Presuming Competence youtu.be/6Mq8sQTEhG8
“There is no ‘other’ place students need to go to be successful.” Stop designing for deficits! Stop collecting and relying on data based only on what kids can’t do! Another perfectly timed @tweetsomemoore video: The Importance of Presuming Competence youtu.be/6Mq8sQTEhG8
Valerie Bennett retweeted
Learning4Success is a digital initiative that was created in response to school closures. These tasks are designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or a Developmental Disability who are on a modified or alternative program at school.
More info: learning4success.commons.hwd…
Valerie Bennett retweeted
Been really good for us today. Our daughter is engaged with the classes and our teacher is doing a fantastic job! Thank you Mr Johnson from Rousseau!
Valerie Bennett retweeted
World Mental Health day. It can be invisible. It can be kept secret. Advocate to have this conversation. Our students are depend on it. @Michele07622045 @SVS_Sting @PaulTut2 @SStephanian @vkbennett @TyBoehme @mannyhwdsb
