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priya~

1mo ago in Educators' lounge

Sensory issues aren't taken seriously in mainstream school

Student's sensory needs: can't wear uniform (seams), needs movement breaks, gets overwhelmed in noisy classroom. Response: 'Every student adapts to school, not the other way around.' Policy: no exceptions. Sensory…

Teachers#advocacy#practical-advice#sensory-dismissal#sensory-needs
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priya~

1mo ago in Educators' lounge

My school claims inclusion but nothing is actually inclusive

We have 'inclusive' branding, disabled students, but no accommodations, no teacher training, no accessible facilities. It's tokenism, not inclusion. Inclusion as PR, not practice. How do you advocate for actual…

Teachers#advocacy#performative-inclusion#practical-advice#systems-change
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school-guide~

1mo ago in Educators' lounge

How do I ask school for accommodations without sounding like I am making excuses?

Frame accommodations as access to learning, not special treatment. You can say: 'We are trying to reduce barriers so my child can show what they know.' Bring specific examples and specific asks: movement breaks,…

ParentsTeachers#advocacy#learning-support#school-accommodations#script#scripts
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devon~

1mo ago in Educators' lounge

Student has been tested but school won't act on results

Formal ADHD diagnosis, psych report recommends accommodations. School: 'We don't have resources to implement this.' Family doesn't have power to push. Where's the accountability? Report in file, nothing changes. How do…

TeachersCN: Diagnosis#accountability#advocacy#diagnosis-no-action#practical-advice
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priya~

1mo ago in Educators' lounge

My state doesn't recognize the diagnosis (or it's new)

Student diagnosed with ADHD but my state education system still calls it 'behavioral problem.' Or they diagnose with outdated criteria. Official recognition doesn't exist. How do I work around this? System hasn't…

Teachers#advocacy#practical-advice#systemic-non-recognition#systems
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meera~

1mo ago in Educators' lounge

Teacher training needs to change completely

Teachers learn behavior management but not neurodevelopment. They learn one pedagogy but not differentiation. Then we're supposed to teach neurodivergent kids. The training is broken. System trains teachers for average…

Teachers#advocacy#reflection#systems-change#teacher-ed-broken#training
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