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Winnie O'Leary

Winnie O’Leary has spent over 25 years in education, as a classroom teacher, school board member, a family advocate, special education teacher, curriculum writer and currently the Educator Initiatives Manager. Her experiences have allowed her to work with districts all over the country where she learns something new and exciting every day.

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11 Best Practices to Keep in Mind for Online Teaching

As schools find their way back at the end of a truly strange summer, there is a great emphasis on being flexible. Brick to click. Fluid instruction.

48 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Prepare for the New School Year

With everything so chaotic and school districts struggling to find a balance between keeping schools open while keeping students and teachers safe, there are some questions you should be asking you

Diving into Considerations for State Remote Learning Plans

As states and higher education programs are beginning to create their plans for phased reopening, many states are creating guideline and leaving it

[Current Trending Issues in Special Education] How COVID-19 School Closures Have Impacted Special Education

As schools across the country question when to reopen, it is essential to find ways to continue to provide learning opportunities and critical services to our students.

[Educator Network] Answering Educator Questions Around Supporting Students with Special Needs During School Closures

With the changes and challenges in education brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures, educators are struggling to support the goals and objectives of Individual Education Pl