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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Mar 24

Literacy isn’t just letters and words—it’s communication, connection, and empowerment. For learners with complex needs, we adapt, innovate, and never give up. 💪

#EduSky #EveryLearnerMatters #AllMeansAll

Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Mar 21

🌟💙 Happy World Down Syndrome Day! We’re rocking our wildest socks today to celebrate inclusion, advocacy, & the amazing contributions of individuals with Down syndrome. 🧦

Let’s make today more than just a celebration— spark meaningful conversations! 📚

#WorldDownSyndromeDay #RockYourSocks #EduSky

Colorful mismatched socks in a circle for World Down Syndrome Day awareness on March 21, featuring fun patterns including pugs, avocados, sloths, and bright stripes to celebrate inclusion and diversity.

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Mar 5

Every student has potential.

Always presume competence while providing the support they need to be successful. Belief in their ability to learn can make ALL the difference! 💡

#BelieveInBetter #PresumeCompetence #EduSky #AllMeansAll

A blue gradient background with a quote in black and white text: "When we are not sure what students can learn, Presume Competence and the ability to learn." - Cheryl Jorgensen, PhD.

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Feb 26

🚀 Literacy is for EVERY learner, including Autistic students. When we presume competence & provide access to meaningful texts, phonics, & writing supports, we unlock potential. Let’s move beyond limits & create true literacy success for all!

#LiteracyForAll #UDL #AutismEd #EduSky

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Feb 25

Excited to be heading to Baltimore for the #CEC2025 conference. Bringing together literacy thought leaders sharing how to explore powerful strategies and tools. Dr. Karen Erickson, co-author of Comprehensive Literacy for All with be joining us. I can't wait to connect with you there!

#EduSky

Image promoting Building Wings' participation in the CEC 2025 Special Education Convention & Expo, featuring team members Marisa Rodriguez, Cindy Brooks, and Trisha Johnson, alongside Dr. Karen Erickson, co-author of "Comprehensive Literacy for All.

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Feb 24

Belief is a powerful force in education. When teachers believe in their students, that belief becomes contagious—students start to believe in themselves too.

#EduSky #AllMeansAll #SpedEd

Quote image with a blue gradient background featuring the text: "Belief is contagious. When teachers believe in students, students begin to believe in themselves." ~ Dr. Brad Johnson

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Feb 12

Let’s turn up the volume on what’s working! When we amplify the positive, the negative fades into the background. 📢✨

ALL students have endless possibilities with literacy!

#EduSky #SpedEd #PresumeCompetence #AllMeansAll

A motivational quote graphic with a dark blue background and a tilted rectangular text box in light gray. The quote inside reads: 'We need to make the positive so loud that the negative almost becomes impossible to hear.' — George Couros.

Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Feb 11

🚗📖 Boost engagement in Shared Reading with the CAR Model!

A simple way to spark language and literacy for ALL learners!

#ComprehensiveLiteracyForAll #AllMeansAll #Readtopia #EduSky #SpedEd

A graphic titled "What is CAR?" from Readtopia by Building Wings, explaining the CAR model for Shared Reading. The CAR model consists of three steps: Comment (e.g., "Oh no! A monster!"), Ask (e.g., "Oh no?"), and Repeat & Respond (e.g., Student: "Scary." Teacher: "Scary. Scary monster!"). The background features bookshelves filled with colorful books. The graphic highlights how Readtopia provides scripted examples of the CAR model to support literacy engagement for all learners.

Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Feb 6

Just a simple but amazing way to connect with students!

Building Connections With Students as a Middle School Principal www.edutopia.org/article/conn...

#EduSky #RelationshipsMatter

Building Connections With Students as a Middle School Principal

This simple (and tasty!) strategy can help middle school principals get to know their students and create a welcoming school community.

www.edutopia.org

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Feb 3

Consistency is key! 🔑 Building a literacy routine, even in small steps, leads to big gains over time. Love the idea of starting a streak—every day counts! 📚🔥

#LiteracyForAll #EduSky

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/w...

To Build a Habit, Try a Streak

Here’s how getting on a roll can help you achieve your goals.

www.nytimes.com

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Jan 28

Met an incredible class today using Geartrude the puppet to bring #ReadtopiaGO to life! 🌟 Inspiring to see how they’re embracing comprehensive #LiteracyForAll with creativity and connection. 💛📚

#LiteracyForAll #SpecialEducation #EduSky #AllMeansAll

A teacher engaging with a student using a bright, colorful puppet named Geartrude in a classroom setting. The student is seated in a wheelchair, and the classroom is filled with educational materials, emphasizing inclusion and literacy

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Jan 22

Malala's words remind us: education is a fundamental right, not a privilege. Let's champion the voices of ALL learners, providing tools for equity, dignity, and opportunity.

#LiteracyForAll #EduSky

Quote from Malala Yousafzai: 'I speak not for myself but for those without voice...those who have fought for their rights...their right to live in peace, their right to be treated with dignity, their right to equality of opportunity, their right to be educated.

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Jan 21

Empower every student with daily writing opportunities! ✏️. Provide access to all 26 letters, presume competence, and ensure they see their words on paper. Writing is for everyone.

#InclusiveEducation #AAC #EduSky #AllMeansAll

Slide titled 'Access to writing' with bullet points: 'All students should have daily writing,' 'Access to all 26 letters each day,' 'Assume competency,' and 'Have a paper copy of writing.' Includes an illustration of a person reading on a large checkmark with books nearby.

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Jan 16

Attributing meaning to emergent writing isn’t just a strategy—it’s a message: 'You are capable.' 🌟 Let’s empower AAC users with high expectations, competence, and understanding. 💬✍️

Learn more today: bit.ly/3OYBePI

#AAC #SpedEdu #PresumeCompetence

Slide titled 'Why Attribute Meaning?' with a list of five bullet points: Natural response to child's writing, Teaches student to be less random, Builds understanding over time, Sends message of competence, High expectations. Includes a cartoon of a woman with curly hair thinking.

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Jan 16

It takes a team! Together, we can ensure that ALL learners have the support they need to succeed!

#EduSky

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Jan 15

Recognizing the impact of #paraprofessionals in the classroom and optimizing their role through collaboration via @allmeansalltj.bsky.social:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/impact...

#SpecialEducation #EducationAssistants #TeachingAssistants

Green and white infographic titled Paraprofessional Classroom Collaboration Checklist with six strategies to optimize the impact of paras: clarifying role, regular communication, data, professional development, collaborative culture, celebrate and thank.

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Jan 15

Empower your learners with these 4 actionable strategies! 🌟

📚 Create a diverse reading environment
🤝 Encourage autonomy & community building
⏳ Dedicate time for independence
💬 Foster sharing and collaboration

Together, we help ALL learners soar!

#EduSky #LiteracyForAll #SpedEd

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Jan 14

Everyone has something to offer, regardless of ability. Let's celebrate strengths, embrace diversity, and create spaces where all voices are valued. 🌼

#Inclusion #PresumeCompetence #EveryoneBelongs #EduSky #AllMeansAll

Image of a single white daisy with a yellow center against a blurred natural background. Text on the image reads: 'Everyone has something to offer, regardless of ability

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Jan 13

Symbol-supported text can actually impede literacy learning. 🚫 Here are 4 reasons why:

🔤 It’s all about the alphabet
🐢 Symbols slow you down
❓ Symbols cause confusion
🌍 Symbolated text doesn’t exist in the real world

#LiteracyForAll #EduSky #ReadingForLife

Graphic titled 'Four Ways Symbol-Supported Text Impedes Literacy Learning Progress' with a blue background. It lists four points: 1) It’s All About the Alphabet, 2) Symbols Slow You Down, 3) Symbols Can Cause Confusion, 4) Symbolated Text Doesn’t Exist in the Real World. Each point is accompanied by a checkmark icon.

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Jan 13

✏️ Every learner deserves daily access to all 26 letters of the alphabet to learn to write - including AAC users. Writing is a fundamental skill.

From low-tech tools to high-tech solutions.

Join us on Jan 15th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. CST

#EduSky #AAC #LiteracyForAll

bit.ly/4iECpS6

Webinar information for Letter by Letter: AAC Adventures in Writing with Paige Buckingham

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Jan 6

For new educators, students, and families, stepping into an IEP meeting for the first time—acronyms flying everywhere!

Understanding the terms behind the letters empowers everyone at the table.

#SpecialEducation #IEP #EduSky #Inclusion

bit.ly/4a4KlIq

crossword puzzle with different acronyms commonly used during an IEP meeting

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Jan 3

🌟 Here's to making 2025 an even better year for ALL learners and educators! Literacy unlocks opportunity, builds confidence, and empowers individuals to reach their full potential.

#LiteracyForAll #2025Goals #EduSky #InclusiveEducation

Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Jan 2

A look back at 2024 as we look ahead to 2025. We appreciate the many educators we met and supported who believe ALL learners should have access to engaging, effective, and age-respectful literacy instruction solutions! #HappyNewYear

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Jan 2

🎉 This year we champion literacy for ALL! Let's make this the year every learner finds their reading superpower through accessible tools & inclusive practices. When we presume competence & provide access, possibilities are endless. Here's to new chapters of success! 📖

#Inclusion #EduSky

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Dec 31

Shared reading vs. read-aloud: 📚

📖 Read-aloud: A fluent reader reads to learners, cultivating listening skills, language, & love for books.

👥 Shared reading: A collaborative, interactive approach where learners engage with the text.

#LiteracyForAll #EduSky

bit.ly/3HPY4Fy

Shared Reading and Reading Out Loud: Benefits and Differences - Building Wings

Explore the differences between shared reading and reading out loud, including best practices for both.

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Dec 30

Imagine a world where every learner, regardless of complexity, has the tools to succeed. High-quality, inclusive education ensures every student reaches their potential. Let's make that vision a reality. 🚀

#AllMeansAll #LiteracyForAll #BuildingWingsForAll #EduSky

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Trisha Johnson @allmeansalltj.bsky.social · Dec 26

🌟📚 Success in literacy for learners with complex needs isn't the exception - it should be the expectation!

#BelieveInBetter #LiteracyForAll #SpedEd #AAC #Autism #EduSky

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