1. Nancy Harr Molly Turner
There’s only one you!
It’s time to share some wisdom with you.
Nancy Harr
Molly Turner

2. Always be on the lookout for a new friend
Varying abilities (social and academic)
Level of support
New colleagues
Utilize resources
Approximately 50% or more of students with disabilities spend at least 80% of their day in the general education classroom.
There are many different teaching styles. Depending on the classroom that you are in, the teacher might not have the same teaching style, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work together and have a good relationship.
Utilize your resources—reach out to other teachers in the building and from other disciplinaries. Even be willing to look outside of the building for different professionals who might have ideas. Beyond ”people” you can look for resources on the internet, blogs, in books, etc.
Every student brings something unique to the classroom. Certain students might seem like they require a lot of work because of meetings and going the extra mile, but some of those students can bring forth the best learning opportunities. Give everyone a fair chance!

3. Look for beauty wherever you are
Think about positives
Find the good
Provide Opportunities to share
Allow students to take ownership in success
Take time to think about the positives. Share about the 180 days of awesome book.
Some days are better than others, find the good in every day
Teacher
Think about the positives
Find the good

4. Blend in when you need to, stand out when you have a chance
Create a classroom that accepts and embraces diversity
Help students feel empowered
Make a difference
Be true to you!

5. Find your own way—you don’t have to follow the crowd
Let students be individuals
Everyone has strengths—find a way to share your own strengths
Encourage celebrations
Provide choices in how to present knowledge

6. Know when to speak; know when to listen
Let experts be experts
Know there is a team
Be willing to try new things
Allow for processing and wait time
Foster opportunities to share
Create equal opportunities
This is a blended one

7. If you make a wrong turn, circle back
Don’t give up
Admit mistakes
Learn something new

8. If something gets in your way, move around it
There will be obstacles, but keep going
Think outside the box
Use your resources

9. Set aside some quiet time to relax and reflect every day
Ask the following questions:
How did things go today?
What could I have done different?
What can I change for tomorrow?
What are reflective questions that you ask yourself?

10. ENJOY THE VARIETY LIFE HAS TO OFFER!
Appreciate art
ENJOY THE VARIETY LIFE HAS TO OFFER!

11. Make wishes on the stars in the nighttime sky
Dream big for your students, families, and for yourself!

12. How to make it happen?
The question is not, “How can we fix a disability?” but “How can we make out classroom environment a place where all students can learn?” (Kirby, 2016)
Teacher
Family
Student
Try not to get overwhelmed
Meet them where they are
They’re excited to go out into the world with what they learn!
Seek out resources
Be included
Welcome everyone!
Stay Informed

13. There’s only one you in this great big world! Make it a better place!