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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The internet was better when it was stuck inside the house.
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A routine is helpful for maintaining overall well-being, but remember that it should reflect the unique needs of your family. Focus on setting regular, flexible hours for sleeping, eating, and completing schoolwork without over-scheduling. #MentalHealthMatters
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Quebec autistic student denied disability-based French exemption, removed from college www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #edusky
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Quebec autistic student denied disability-based French exemption, removed from college | CBC News
Quebec's Charter of the French language grants children with serious learning issues a waiver allowing them to be educated in English. But education specialists say the process is too difficult and re...
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I always said the worst part about being a parent was making school lunches. Just remember this... #OntEd #SchoolLunches #EduSky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
#backToSchool If your child struggles with transitions, start talking about school now. Drive by the school. Look at pictures. Talk about teachers. Small conversations today can make September feel less overwhelming.
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Intelligence does not eliminate disability or special education needs. A student can be academically capable and still require significant support with executive functioning, communication, regulation, sensory needs, organization, social interaction or other areas. #Onted #Edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Intelligence does not eliminate disability or special education needs. A student can be academically capable and still require significant support with executive functioning, communication, regulation, sensory needs, organization, social interaction or other areas. #Onted #Edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Every educator deserves to leave work with enough energy left for the people waiting for them at home.
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
A diagnosis can finally give you answers. But in Ontario, it doesn’t automatically give you services. It doesn’t guarantee an EA. It doesn’t guarantee therapy. It doesn’t guarantee respite. It doesn’t guarantee funding. It doesn’t even guarantee timely support.
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Let's brighten everyone's day! 🐶🐱 Drop the last photo of your furbaby in the comments. I'll start! 👇
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The truth in Ontario schools is that access to services like speech therapy, psychology, and behavioural support can vary significantly depending on region, board resources, and waitlists. #Onted #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Death of Calgary boy with autism hits home for Conservative MP and party leader www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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Death of Calgary boy with autism hits home for Conservative MP and party leader
Mike Lake and his party’s leader, Pierre Poilievre, are both fathers of children with autism. They are calling for a Canada-wide framework for public alerts when vulnerable children go missing, even w...
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Children don't need a backpack full of supplies as much as they need a backpack full of confidence. Help them practice: 🎒 Carrying their backpack 🚽 Using the washroom independently 🧥 Putting on their coat 😊 Saying hello to new friends #onted #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Truth: "Schools don't lose great educators overnight. They lose them one unsustainable expectation at a time." #edusky #onted
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
We keep telling educators to practice self-care. Maybe it's time we started protecting the time they need to actually do it.
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
IEP Tip Tuesday Keep all your school emails, reports, and documents in one place so nothing gets lost.
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
One kindergarten skill that doesn't get enough attention: Waiting. Waiting for a turn. Waiting in line. Waiting to speak. Games, board games, and everyday family routines help children develop patience naturally. #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
If every classroom has "unique needs," then those needs aren't the exception anymore. They're the reality. Our education system should be funded like it. #OntEd #Edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A teacher who leaves work on time isn't less committed. An educational assistant who takes a lunch break isn't less caring. Sustainable people provide sustainable support.
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Not every behaviour is about defiance. Sometimes “I need to be first” is really: “I need to feel prepared.” “I need to know I’ll get a turn.” “I need help with flexibility.” #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Progress in special education isn't always measured by grades. Sometimes it's: • Walking into school independently • Asking for help • Making a friend • Trying again after a hard day Those wins matter too. #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Ever wonder why we talk a lot about Ontario special education? This is why ⤵️ #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
✨ Follow Friday! ✨ Are you on Instagram? If you enjoy our posts here, you'll love what we're sharing there too! Follow @ontspecialneeds 📲 www.instagram.com/ontspecialne... If our content has helped you, please follow, like, and share. Thank you! #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Are home daycares being squeezed out of business? Some home child-care providers say they're making little profit or losing clients to subsidized competition www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Are home daycares being squeezed out of business? | CBC News
Some providers point to the federal government’s $10-a-day child-care program as a cause, saying they’re forced to choose between making string-thin profit margins, losing clients or shutting down alt...
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Things you should do before your next IEP meeting: #Edusky #OntEd
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Across #Ontario school boards, communication between home and school can vary widely, which means two families with similar needs may have completely different experiences depending on the school they are assigned. #truth #onted #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Ontario teachers are doing everything they can. Working through breaks. Buying classroom supplies. Supporting students with increasingly complex needs. But dedication is not a budget. Doug Ford & Paul Calandra, our educators shouldn't have to make up for what's missing. #onted #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
IEP Tip Tuesday Bring someone with you for support if that helps you feel more confident and organized. #onted #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Education in Ontario is not properly funded. Period.
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
In Ontario, “inclusion” has become a word used everywhere, but real inclusion means funding, training, time, and support — not just placing students in the same physical classroom. #onted #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Education in Ontario is not properly funded. Period.
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
In Ontario, an EA shortage is not just a staffing problem. It directly affects the students who rely on consistent support to access their school day. #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
In Ontario, an IEP can identify a student's needs, but it does not automatically come with a one-to-one EA, unlimited staffing or every support a parent requests. #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Let's connect beyond this page! Are you on Instagram? Drop your handle below so we can find you and support your page. 👇 We're building a community of parents, educators and advocates — and we'd love to connect with you there too! Follow us: www.instagram.com/ontspecialne...
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
In Ontario, “every child can learn” is a powerful statement. But it means very little if we refuse to provide the supports that make learning accessible. #Edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Let's connect beyond this page! Are you on Instagram? Drop your handle below so we can find you and support your page. 👇 We're building a community of parents, educators and advocates — and we'd love to connect with you there too! Follow us: www.instagram.com/ontspecialne...
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🚨 ONTARIO SPECIAL EDUCATION MYTH 🚨 “Every child with an IEP gets a 1:1 EA.” ❌ MYTH An IEP does NOT automatically mean one-to-one EA support. EA support may be shared with other students. Source: files.ontario.ca/edu-special-... #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
New youth mental health crisis team up and running in Ottawa www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #edusky
cbc.ca
New youth mental health crisis team up and running in Ottawa | CBC News
A new youth mobile crisis team is up and running in Ottawa. The partnership includes police and the Youth Services Bureau and will operate four days a week, Monday to Thursday.
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🚨 New Series Starting! 🚨 Welcome to IEP Tip Tuesday! 💙 Every Tuesday, we’ll share a quick tip to help parents better understand, prepare for, and advocate through the IEP process. Follow. Share. Learn. Advocate. #IEP #SpecialEducation #EdueSky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Absolutely unacceptable. N.L. teen whose intimate photo was shared says error by RCMP prevented her from getting justice www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
N.L. teen whose intimate photo was shared says error by RCMP prevented her from getting justice | CBC News
"It just hurts me, knowing that this could have went through, and that I could have got the justice I wanted," says a teenaged girl in N.L. who said an intimate photo of her was shared multiple times....
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Why some young Canadians are ditching their smartphones and what a unique brain study revealed www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/art... #edusky
ctvnews.ca
Why some young Canadians are ditching their smartphones and what a unique brain study revealed
As more young Canadians rethink their relationship with smartphones and social media, one Calgary teenager has decided to find out what would happen if he gave his up altogether.
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
What students should feel when they enter school every day. #EduSky #Onted #education #advocacy
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
You know you're the parent of a child with additional needs when... ...you celebrate things other families might never notice. A full day at school. A new food. One new friend. A haircut. Making a phone call. Those "little" wins are actually huge. #OntEd #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
You know you're the parent of a child with additional needs when... ...you celebrate things other families might never notice. A full day at school. A new food. One new friend. A haircut. Making a phone call. Those "little" wins are actually huge. #OntEd #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
What's a hill you'll die on when it comes to supporting students? #OntEd #Edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Hard Truth: The number of students needing support is growing faster than the number of supports available. Fact: Educators across Ontario report increasing academic, behavioural, and mental health needs among students. Question: Where should additional funding be prioritized? #Edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
We need to normalize the fact that some students require accommodations to access learning — just like some people require glasses to see clearly. #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Ontario school boards record more deficits a year after supervisors sent in globalnews.ca/news/1195540... #edusky
globalnews.ca
Ontario school boards record more deficits a year after supervisors sent in | Globalnews.ca
In June 2025, Minister Paul Calandra announced he would appoint supervisors to the Toronto public, Toronto Catholic, Ottawa-Carleton and Dufferin-Peel school boards.
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
A student asking for help is showing strength. #edusky
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ONTSpecialNeeds @ontspecialneeds.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Ottawa public school board recommends students not participate in Pride parade for ‘safety’ www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic... #edusky
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Ottawa public school board recommends students not participate in Pride parade for ‘safety’
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) says staff will participate in the Capital Pride parade but recommends students not participate in next month’s event “because the board cannot guaran...
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