Liz Capone, M.S.
@pdninja.bsky.social
Co-Founder of PDninja.com, former Special Education teacher who taught every grade from Pre-K to 12th. #EduSky #GoPackGo
Time and space are key. Especially for special education teachers whose legal deadlines don't stop or slow down as the end of year approaches. Designated time for things like reflection is crucial.
May 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Time and space are key. Especially for special education teachers whose legal deadlines don't stop or slow down as the end of year approaches. Designated time for things like reflection is crucial.
Thank you. My mother's only brother, my late Uncle Jack, was KIA as a Marine with the 4th Marine Raider Battalion. Awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery. Today is a day for all loved ones of those lost in battle to see that people do remember.
May 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Thank you. My mother's only brother, my late Uncle Jack, was KIA as a Marine with the 4th Marine Raider Battalion. Awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery. Today is a day for all loved ones of those lost in battle to see that people do remember.
She's just precious! Thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures!
May 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
She's just precious! Thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures!
Winter is over and now the sun can shine. Beautiful picture.
April 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Winter is over and now the sun can shine. Beautiful picture.
I still remember my first interviews in the 1990s. I remember the responses from admin. That's great you could provide a supportive atmosphere for them so they could be themselves.
April 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I still remember my first interviews in the 1990s. I remember the responses from admin. That's great you could provide a supportive atmosphere for them so they could be themselves.
Then I'll say it today: Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day!
March 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Then I'll say it today: Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day!
No one has a voice like his. I used to have some of his songs on my very first iPod.
March 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
No one has a voice like his. I used to have some of his songs on my very first iPod.
So precious ! I love the creative spelling.
And Happy Birthday!
And Happy Birthday!
March 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
So precious ! I love the creative spelling.
And Happy Birthday!
And Happy Birthday!
Yes to this. When I taught on an acute unit years ago some students were very affected by the extreme amount of pressure to perform academically.
February 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Yes to this. When I taught on an acute unit years ago some students were very affected by the extreme amount of pressure to perform academically.
Thank you everyone! I go into even more detail here.
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February 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Thank you everyone! I go into even more detail here.
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6 Tips to Make Difficult Phone Calls Home More Manageable
While calling home about an in-school incident is never fun, these tips can help make the conversations more effective and efficient.
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February 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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You may have been the only teacher to provide that positive feedback. That is what they will remember.
February 26, 2025 at 5:53 AM
You may have been the only teacher to provide that positive feedback. That is what they will remember.
Thank you! Appreciate you.
February 26, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Thank you! Appreciate you.
I stood outside of his hotel at 6:00 am (in his first trip to DC post release). The guard told us he was out for his morning walk. There was a Howard U. student and I -- and he waved at us as we cheered. That's him in the NY Yankees hat. After we took our pictures they closed off the entrance.
February 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I stood outside of his hotel at 6:00 am (in his first trip to DC post release). The guard told us he was out for his morning walk. There was a Howard U. student and I -- and he waved at us as we cheered. That's him in the NY Yankees hat. After we took our pictures they closed off the entrance.
Thanks for sharing!
February 26, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Thanks for sharing!
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February 26, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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I find the use of the phrase "can't save" is a way for adults to opt out of being responsible for what students learn. I have never met a student who didn't want to learn. Maybe on a bad day they say they don't care about learning. Catch them on a better day though. They do want to learn.
February 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I find the use of the phrase "can't save" is a way for adults to opt out of being responsible for what students learn. I have never met a student who didn't want to learn. Maybe on a bad day they say they don't care about learning. Catch them on a better day though. They do want to learn.
My pop-up challenge to you reading this is to try a pop-up challenge in your cafeteria this week. You might be surprised by what you see from your students. I go into more detail on how to create these challenges here. (7/7)
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January 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
My pop-up challenge to you reading this is to try a pop-up challenge in your cafeteria this week. You might be surprised by what you see from your students. I go into more detail on how to create these challenges here. (7/7)
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much more likely to listen to you in the event of an emergency. They respond to redirection easier. And when their energy is channeled towards a positive, exciting activity, they become less likely to engage in disruptive cafeteria behavior in the first place.
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January 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
much more likely to listen to you in the event of an emergency. They respond to redirection easier. And when their energy is channeled towards a positive, exciting activity, they become less likely to engage in disruptive cafeteria behavior in the first place.
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When you engage in a positive and fun manner with students in the cafeteria, it allows you to show students who may otherwise be unfamiliar with you that you are a safe, trusted adult. Trust is the foundation of students respecting you. When students believe you are a reasonable adult, they're(5/7)
January 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
When you engage in a positive and fun manner with students in the cafeteria, it allows you to show students who may otherwise be unfamiliar with you that you are a safe, trusted adult. Trust is the foundation of students respecting you. When students believe you are a reasonable adult, they're(5/7)
My real purpose was to create an opportunity for positive adult interactions in the cafeteria.
Think about it. When an adult is interacting with students in the cafeteria, most of the time it’s either a command or a correction. Put your tray away, be quiet, sit down, get back in line. (4/7)
Think about it. When an adult is interacting with students in the cafeteria, most of the time it’s either a command or a correction. Put your tray away, be quiet, sit down, get back in line. (4/7)
January 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
My real purpose was to create an opportunity for positive adult interactions in the cafeteria.
Think about it. When an adult is interacting with students in the cafeteria, most of the time it’s either a command or a correction. Put your tray away, be quiet, sit down, get back in line. (4/7)
Think about it. When an adult is interacting with students in the cafeteria, most of the time it’s either a command or a correction. Put your tray away, be quiet, sit down, get back in line. (4/7)
could name the player. Something lighthearted and fun, not an academic quiz.
I would always get at least 2-3 excited participants at each table, with multiple tablemates listening in and talking about the challenge. It was never mandatory, and I never expected each individual child to reply.
(3/7)
I would always get at least 2-3 excited participants at each table, with multiple tablemates listening in and talking about the challenge. It was never mandatory, and I never expected each individual child to reply.
(3/7)
January 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
could name the player. Something lighthearted and fun, not an academic quiz.
I would always get at least 2-3 excited participants at each table, with multiple tablemates listening in and talking about the challenge. It was never mandatory, and I never expected each individual child to reply.
(3/7)
I would always get at least 2-3 excited participants at each table, with multiple tablemates listening in and talking about the challenge. It was never mandatory, and I never expected each individual child to reply.
(3/7)
wanted to participate in a pop-up challenge. It might be me asking if someone could come up with a word they think I wouldn't be able to spell, if anyone could name a faraway state capital, or even me looking up who made the final touchdown in last night's football game and asking if anyone (2/7)
January 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
wanted to participate in a pop-up challenge. It might be me asking if someone could come up with a word they think I wouldn't be able to spell, if anyone could name a faraway state capital, or even me looking up who made the final touchdown in last night's football game and asking if anyone (2/7)