No More Status Quo: Tips for Transforming Teaching to Support All Learners

Presented by Amanda Pharis, BCBA, LBA, MA SpEd, Associate Director, School Programs, True Measure Collaborative; and Cassie Watkins, Program Manager, True Measure Collaborative
Moderated by Samantha du Preez, Marketing & Community Engagement Director, The Modern Classrooms Project

Sponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project

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We know that every student learns differently—but the level of differentiation and personalization it can require to teach to each of their needs is impractical given the demands on most educators. While it can be overwhelming to ensure that we provide exactly what our learners need to be successful during and after they leave our classrooms, there are strategies we can employ that are manageable for educators and can best serve all students.

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders.

About the Presenters

Amanda Pharis leads the TMC team’s school-facing coaching, technical assistance, and professional development work. She brings to the team 20+ years of experience with charter and district schools and special education, as well as proven skills in behavior analysis, coaching, and program management. Amanda’s career started in California as a mentor teacher for San Francisco State University, a program director for the Down Syndrome Connection, and an inclusion specialist for the Berkeley School District. In Washington, she has served as a consultant for school districts across the greater Seattle area and as a BCBA at an interdisciplinary clinic for clients with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Amanda is a passionate advocate for equitable treatment of individuals with disabilities and applies practices to promote inclusion in all aspects of life.

Cassie Watkins has long been an advocate of equity in education. During her time as an undergraduate at Whitworth University, she was part of the Students for Education Reform (SFER) group. Her affiliation with SFER opened up many opportunities to advocate for change in education in Washington State. Shortly after graduating, Cassie was immersed in the work of teaching at PRIDE Prep charter public school. As the Director of Special Education at PRIDE, she was directly responsible for coordinating student services, overseeing the delivery of specially designed instruction, and ensuring that students of all abilities received the accommodations and modifications necessary for accessing their education. In her work with the TMC, Cassie provides coaching, technical assistance, and professional development in inclusive education practices to public school teams across Washington State.

About the Moderator

Samantha du Preez is a former educator with experience teaching in California, Arizona, and South Korea. She currently serves as the Marketing & Community Engagement Director for The Modern Classrooms Project. She earned her bachelor’s in English and journalism from the University of Arizona and her master’s in curriculum and instruction from the American College of Education. Although she has since left the classroom, she continues to empower educators, improve access to quality educational opportunities, and impact education.

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