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Hear a STEER role model talk about proactive #pastoralcare... And if you want to see what this tool is and how Emma Millo and Haileybury are using it to measure, track and improve their students' mental and social-emotional health.... https://steer.education/ Could your school become a STEER school? #proactive #preventative #precise

"I think getting a degree in social work helps with understanding a lot of systems and hardships that people go through." Brianna Herrera discusses what social work means to her. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/gK2Cvu_g

"You can't squeeze blood from a turnip" My dad's legacy lives within the remnants of life lessons taught through phrases like this. When I did a google search on what this phrase really means - it means that you cannot get money from someone who doesn't have it. I always thought it was more than this... I would argue that you can't get quality work from someone who is burnt out. You can't ask someone to do a job without support that they don't have the skill for yet. You can't expect perfection with sub-quality materials. Can you come up with others? Students in transition to higher education spaces may be trying to "squeeze blood from a turnip" if... -they don't have college educated parents to guide them through the hidden curriculum - they have a disability that makes different learning tasks difficult -they didn't learn good study skills in high school Getting supports to equal the playing field is something that we, as educators, can advocate for - summer bridge programs, specialized supports for students with different needs, destigmatizing supports and request for accommodations, and making sure that these offices are fully staffed and appropriately trained so that when I student has a need they can get that need met. #OccupationalTherapy #StudentSuccess #TheCollegeOT

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Finding & Demonstrating Passion: Importance of Community Service Gain valuable insights into the college admissions process by examining this seminar, which delves into the role of community service in application evaluations https://lnkd.in/g_e45CJ7

Whether you're parent of a student with a disability or work with them, you must know the facts about the college environment so that you can prepare your student(s) for it. Too many people get bad information or make assumptions, leaving students without the skills they need to make a smooth college transition. I offer two opportunities to learn from me at your own pace on your own time: In "Preparing Students with Disabilities for Successful College Transition," I discuss • the shifts in prevailing laws • how students access accommodations • a few accommodations that are commonly approved and one that isn't • what the law says about disability disclosure in the admissions process • the varying levels of support available In “College Accommodations: What They Are and Why They Change,” I take a deep dive on: • academic accommodations colleges commonly approve or don’t – and why (you might be surprised by what you learn) • what a typical process for registering with disability services involves – the steps involved and the self-knowledge students will need to complete it • the documentation colleges may require (this may also offer some surprises”  Now is a great time to watch, when there's plenty of time left in the school year to get students on the right path: https://bit.ly/ECHNZ1 Contact me for information on how to get a discount: https://lnkd.in/eRtrUNUD #SpecialEducation #IEP #CollegeAccommodations #LearningDisabilities #ADHD #Dyslexia

We're shining a spotlight on our SLNC Team, who make library magic happen every day! Meet Josh Berkov, the Assistant Director at SLNC Accessible Books and Library Services (ABLS). What do you do? "I supervise the outreach, volunteer, and public services staff, in addition to working with patrons directly." What do you like most about your job? "No two days are alike." Why did you decide to work at the State Library? "The mission of ABLS intrigued me. I hadn't worked much with disabled patrons in the past and wanted to learn more." What do you like most about working at the State Library? "Knowing that the work that I do helps thousands of North Carolinians each and every day." What challenges have you faced in your career? "It took me a while to find my niche in the library world, but I've been at ABLS for nearly ten years now and can't imagine ever working anywhere else." What is a professional success story that you're proud of? "Seeing others whom I have mentored succeed in their own library careers." #NCLibraries #LibraryWeek

How can career services support retention at their institution? For Chris Entringer and his team at Northeast Iowa Community College, it's all about building relationships with other student support staff on campus and getting referrals. Here's how he thinks about it 👇 #CareerEverywhere #careerservices #highereducation #careercenter #careerdevelopment #communitycollege

Parents of three and four-year-olds will soon find out what primary school has offered their child a place for the next academic year. Find everything you need to know about primary school offer day, from when you can expect to find out, to how to appeal a decision. #primaryschool #academicyear #education #reception #EYFS