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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 55m

"Minutes" with a special educator are not always minutes of intervention. Coteaching isn't intervention. General push in help isn't intervention. These are "luxury goods." Intervention is a basic necessity! #LeadInclusion #UDL #EdLeaders #Teachers #EduSky

Bold graphic on a dark blue textured background with a large clock on the right and colorful text on the left reading “MINUTES with a special educator aren’t always minutes of INTERVENTION.” A pink curved arrow points upward near the clock, and the bottom right shows “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org.”

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 9h

📊 #Students' #grades should represent their current location in learning, not an average of performance over time. Where they *were* isn't as important--only where they are right now. #LeadInclusion #UDL #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #sblchat #EduSky

An infographic on a dark blue textured background reads, “Students’ grades should reflect where they are in their learning RIGHT NOW.” On the right is a calendar marked “NOW,” plus a progress line labeled “PAST LEARNING” and “ONGOING PROGRESS” ending at “RIGHT NOW,” with the credit “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org” at the bottom.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🔍 Gone are the days when the purpose of #assessment was to #grade and rank #students. Assessment is part of the instructional process--#feedback is the priority, not a grade. #LeadInclusion #UDL #EdLeaders #Teachers #SBLchat #TG2Chat #EduSky

Graphic with the text “FEEDBACK IS THE PRIORITY, NOT A GRADE.” A smiling child and adult sit together at a table looking at an open notebook, with speech bubbles showing a light bulb and a heart; the bottom right reads “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org.”

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

📈 Grading less isn't an unknown. Visit a #Montessori school to see students engaged for the joy of learning, growing every day with no grades. #LeadInclusion #UDL #EDchat #EDtech #SpedChat #SBLchat #ATAssessment #TG2chat #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🔄 Grouping students who have IEPs but varying needs into a resource room to be supported by a single teacher isn't likely to offer any opportunity for real intervention. Students with the same needs should be grouped for intervention time. #LeadInclusion #UDL #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

📈 A more formal assessment doesn't necessarily lead to greater assessment accuracy. Often, informal chat with a learner is our most reliable and valid evaluation. #LeadInclusion #UDL #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #ATAssessment #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

💡 Until we give students multiple options to show their learning, we are not implementing the spirit of SBG. Without options, the format confounds the variable being measured. #LeadInclusion #UDL #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #EduChat

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

💼 We rest a lot of responsibility on the shoulders of #paraprofessionals but rarely include them in professional development opportunities. This is worth the effort to change. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

💡 There are still individuals (hey #professors!) who believe low grades are evidence of a challenging class. Grades are a reflection of the effectiveness of teaching! With exceptional teaching, there's no limit to how many excel. #LeadInclusion #LeadInclusion #UDL #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

💪 Our #IEP meetings should not be focused on deficits. They should center on student aspirations and the foundational skills to make those a reality. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📊 Assessment is necessary for good teaching. #Grading is not. Dialoguing with, listening to, and observing #students are often our best #assessment. #LeadInclusion #UDL #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📈 Our rubrics need to shift from being focused on what's missing to what's next. Learning progressions empower a growth mindset by focusing on what students CAN do. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📈 Even the best standards-based scales can't save us from a culture of competition. Reform in classroom assessment comes before grading reform. 🌟 #LeadInclusion #UDL #EDtech #SpedChat #SBLchat #ATAssessment #TG2chat #EduChat

Graphic with large text reading “Assessment reform comes BEFORE GRADING REFORM” on a dark blue background, beside a multiple-choice assessment sheet marked “ASSESSMENT” and a yellow pencil. Bottom right shows “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinginclusion.org.”

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

💪 Compliance is not the ultimate goal of school. We don't only want students to be able to follow rules, we want them to make informed decisions, use their voice, and SHAPE the rules. #LeadInclusion #UDL #EdLeaders #Educators #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #ATAssessment

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

💡 Students are less likely to take significant intellectual risks if they feel threatened by grades. Less grading, more conversation and feedback. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Poster with a dark blue textured background and colorful speech-bubble graphics, including one with ellipses, one with a heart, and two smiling faces. Large text reads “STUDENTS NEED less grading AND MORE DIALOGUE & FEEDBACK,” with “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org” in the lower left.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

💥 #Homework help is not intervention. Instead of asking special educators to assist with assignments and #homework, let's ask them to support foundational SKILLS and deep UNDERSTANDING. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

A blue textured poster reads “ASSIGNMENT HELP ISN’T INTERVENTION.” At right, a worksheet and pencil sit above stacked books labeled “SUPPORT,” “STRATEGY,” “SKILLS,” and “INDEPENDENCE,” with “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org” in the lower left.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

⏲️ The most frequent IEP accommodation is extended time. What if we offered extra time to any student? If speed isn’t what we’re evaluating, extended time doesn’t change the standard. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

👥 Students who have #IEPs do not *belong* to special education. They are general #education #students no matter where they are or who they are with. ALL students belong to ALL of us. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

💡 A truly inclusive culture is only possible when all teachers in the school see themselves as inclusive educators who can teach all students well. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📚 Steps to mastery of a skill: 1. acquisition (I did it once) 2. fluency (I can do it consistently) 3. maintenance (I can keep doing it) 4. transfer (I can use it in new ways) (Hanson, et al., 1978) and still true. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #EduSky

Infographic on a dark blue textured background titled STEPS TO MASTERY, with four pink upward arrows of increasing height labeled ACQUISITION, FLUENCY, MAINTENANCE, and TRANSFER. A small note says ADAPTED FROM HARING, LOVITT, EATON, & HANSEN, 1978, and the bottom left shows Lee Ann Jung and leadinginclusion.org.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

💌 Actively supporting a sense of belonging for all #students is a fundamental part of being inclusive. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Graphic on a dark blue background with the text, “Actively supporting a sense of BELONGING is fundamental to BEING INCLUSIVE.” At right, a wooden signpost points to three signs reading “YOU,” “BELONG,” and “HERE” with a heart, and the footer says “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org.”

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

💔 Before punishing a behavior, calmly and empathetically validate the emotion, even when it's aggressive. Emotional regulation is about helping a #student manage emotions and behavior. Changing the behavior isn't enough. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders

Dark blue textured poster with large text: “Regulation is more than BEHAVIOR. It’s the ability to MANAGE EMOTIONS.” Colorful emoji-style faces on the right show happy, calm, laughing, sad, and angry expressions, with small doodles and the credit “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org” at bottom right.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

💡 Special Educators: let's avoid calling students you serve "my students." It's well-intended, but it can perpetuate the view that students with #IEPs belong to special #education. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Poster on a blue textured background with a spotlight illustration and colorful text reading: There are NO “your students” and “my students.” All students are OUR STUDENTS! Lee Ann Jung, leadinclusion.org.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

👩‍🏫 Sometimes #teachers request special educators pull students from their class because they lack of confidence in their skills. Supporting teachers is as important as supporting students. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Poster on a dark blue textured background with layered hands of different skin tones reaching up to touch, with a pink heart above them. Large text reads: Supporting TEACHERS is as important to INCLUSION as supporting STUDENTS. Lee Ann Jung leadinginclusion.org.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

👥 Tier 3 intervention is NOT #specialeducation. Tier 3 only means intensive support. Not all who need intensive support have an #IEP. Not all with an IEP need intensive support. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Graphic on a dark blue textured background with a three-tier pyramid labeled TIER 1, TIER 2, and TIER 3, topped by a pink triangle with confetti-like accents. Large text reads: “TIER THREE intervention isn’t special education. It just means intensive intervention, & anyone might need it.” with Lee Ann Jung and leadinginclusion.org in the lower right.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

💓 If we want students to be kind, empathetic, considerate, and respectful, we must both demonstrate this to them and explicitly teach them strategies. These are skills, not inherent traits. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

👥 Students who have #IEPs are not "special education students." They are simply students. They belong to every educator they have. Receiving a service shouldn't impose an identity. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

💡 Do we place students in special education rooms to meet the students' needs? Or is it sometimes justified to be convenient for adults? #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Text on a dark blue textured background asks, “Do we place students in special education rooms to meet the students’ needs? OR is it sometimes justified to be convenient for adults?” with “special education rooms” and “convenient” highlighted in teal and “OR” in red. Colorful hand-drawn question marks appear on the right, and the bottom right shows “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org.”

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🏫 Inclusive school leaders structure the master schedule for co-planning, and include special educators in grade-level or content-area meetings. All students benefit from special education strategies when we do. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

👊 If a #student is not engaged, our primary task is to determine why and remove the barrier. There is a story behind disengagement, and #UDL helps us find solutions. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Graphic poster on a dark blue textured background with a pink heart rising from an open rainbow-colored book and small brushstroke marks above it. Large text reads: “Behind every DISENGAGEMENT is a story and a BARRIER TO REMOVE.” with “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org” in the lower right.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

👥 A #student who is velcroed to a paraprofessional all day has not been included. Exclusion can happen even when sharing the same room. LRE is a low bar. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Bold poster on a dark blue textured background with two Velcro strips peeling apart on the right and colorful brush marks around them. Text reads A STUDENT WHO HAS BEEN VELCROED TO A PARAPROFESSIONAL HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED., with Lee Ann Jung and leadinclusion.org in the lower right.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🏫 An inclusive classroom is a place where every learner feels seen, heard, and valued. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🏫 #Schools don't become "#inclusive schools" by #learning strategies and implementing programs. They become inclusive because the people are collaborative, caring, innovators who make it work for each #student. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Poster on a dark blue textured background with a large purple lightbulb held up by three colorful cut-paper people, surrounded by small rays and shapes. Readable text says: “SCHOOLS BECOME INCLUSIVE because of teachers who are collaborative, caring INNOVATORS who make it work for EACH STUDENT.” Bottom right reads “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org”.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🏢 When making placement decisions, the question should not be whether the #student can meet grade level expectations. The question is, "How can the student learn something valuable in this setting?" #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🏆 Learning isn’t about what we deliver—it’s about what students receive. To reflect on our teaching, we look to the students, what they do, how they engage. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🏢 #EdLeaders: To implement UDL well, classroom teachers and special educators need scheduled time to identify barriers and co-plan. This investment pays off significantly for every student. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🏃 We can make massive strides in becoming a more #inclusive classroom by finding ways to iterate our instruction with universal design for learning as the guide. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Poster on a dark blue textured background with large text reading “ITERATE INSTRUCTION WITH UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING.” At right, a lightbulb with three stylized people inside is surrounded by circular arrows labeled “PLAN,” “TEACH,” “ASSESS,” and “REFLECT”; bottom right reads “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org.”

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📝 Self-assessment is key to self-efficacy. When students track their own progress, they become drivers of their learning journey. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Promotional graphic with a pair of hands holding a steering wheel on the right, driving toward a sunrise over a road, and bold text on the left reading Self-assessment helps students become DRIVERS of their own LEARNING and GROWTH. The top right shows the name Lee Ann Jung and leadinclusion.org.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

⚖️ Don’t be the critic—be the mentor. Let’s shift from judging to guiding, so students learn from every challenge, not fear it. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Poster on a dark blue textured background reads Guide students through challenges instead of judging them. A wooden signpost on the right points to Explore, Practice, Learn, Grow, and Keep Going, with Lee Ann Jung and leadinclusion.org in the bottom right.

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🎯 Learning progressions shift attention from “what’s missing” to “what’s next.” It’s always about growth, not just errors. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

💬 The best assessment can be a simple conversation—talking with students, hearing their thinking, and guiding them forward. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🔑 Valid assessments are about removing barriers so students show what they really know. Choice in how they demonstrate learning is the path to fairness. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Poster on a dark blue textured background with large text reading “FAIR ASSESSMENT REMOVES BARRIERS AND GIVES STUDENTS MULTIPLE WAYS TO SHOW WHAT THEY KNOW.” To the right, colorful fence posts with icons (pencil, microphone, camera, paint palette, people, laptop) frame a path toward a sunlit garden; bottom right says “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org.”

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🤔 Assessing students isn’t about “tests.” It’s about using every interaction—from quick chats to big projects—to guide their growth. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🌱 Formative or summative? Big, formal tasks can be formative, and everyday chat can be summative. How the information is used is what matters, formality and format are unrelated. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🚀 If we only focus on labels, we risk lowering the bar. Believe in every student’s potential for high achievement—labels shouldn’t define their limits. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Graphic on a dark blue textured background with colorful blank label shapes and a small heart. Large text reads: “LABELS SHOULD NEVER LIMIT expectations FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.” A tag at lower right reads “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org.”

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

✨ Creating inclusive environments isn’t quick or easy. It’s a moral imperative grounded in equity and human rights, and we must treat it with urgency. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Graphic poster on a dark blue textured background with large text reading “INCLUSION is a matter of EQUITY, RIGHTS, AND URGENCY for every learner.” A large yellow warning triangle with an exclamation mark appears on the right, and the bottom right shows “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinclusion.org.”

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🤔 Instead of asking whether a student "fits" in general education, let's ask, "How can this setting help them learn and thrive?" High expectations make a world of difference! #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

Poster-style graphic with large text asking, “How can we DESIGN THE SETTING SO EVERY STUDENT CAN LEARN AND THRIVE?” beside a cozy classroom corner with a beanbag, rug, bookshelves, plants, and wall art. A sign reads “BELONG LEARN GROW THRIVE,” and the bottom right says “Lee Ann Jung” and “leadinginclusion.org.”

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🌍 What’s necessary for some is powerful for all! Embedding high-impact practices in every classroom supports every learner, not just those with IEPs. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🍏 MTSS is fundamentally about prevention, not just intervention. When core instruction is strong, fewer students ever need Tier 2 or Tier 3. #MTSS #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🚀 MTSS can transform a school’s culture. With systematic prevention, precise intervention, and collaboration, no learner slips through the cracks. #MTSS #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

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