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Trisha Johnson
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As the president of Building Wings Co, I lead a team of passionate and dedicated professionals who provide special educators with instructional learning materials for learners of all ages.
I am a vocal proponent and advocate of AT .
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Literacy isn’t just letters and words—it’s communication, connection, and empowerment. For learners with complex needs, we adapt, innovate, and never give up. 💪

#EduSky #EveryLearnerMatters #AllMeansAll
March 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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🌟💙 Happy World Down Syndrome Day! We’re rocking our wildest socks today to celebrate inclusion, advocacy, & the amazing contributions of individuals with Down syndrome. 🧦

Let’s make today more than just a celebration— spark meaningful conversations! 📚

#WorldDownSyndromeDay #RockYourSocks #EduSky
Colorful mismatched socks in a circle for World Down Syndrome Day awareness on March 21, featuring fun patterns including pugs, avocados, sloths, and bright stripes to celebrate inclusion and diversity.
March 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Every student has potential.

Always presume competence while providing the support they need to be successful. Belief in their ability to learn can make ALL the difference! 💡

#BelieveInBetter #PresumeCompetence #EduSky #AllMeansAll
A blue gradient background with a quote in black and white text: "When we are not sure what students can learn, Presume Competence and the ability to learn." - Cheryl Jorgensen, PhD.
March 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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🚀 Literacy is for EVERY learner, including Autistic students. When we presume competence & provide access to meaningful texts, phonics, & writing supports, we unlock potential. Let’s move beyond limits & create true literacy success for all!

#LiteracyForAll #UDL #AutismEd #EduSky
February 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Excited to be heading to Baltimore for the #CEC2025 conference. Bringing together literacy thought leaders sharing how to explore powerful strategies and tools. Dr. Karen Erickson, co-author of Comprehensive Literacy for All with be joining us. I can't wait to connect with you there!

#EduSky
Image promoting Building Wings' participation in the CEC 2025 Special Education Convention & Expo, featuring team members Marisa Rodriguez, Cindy Brooks, and Trisha Johnson, alongside Dr. Karen Erickson, co-author of "Comprehensive Literacy for All.
February 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Belief is a powerful force in education. When teachers believe in their students, that belief becomes contagious—students start to believe in themselves too.

#EduSky #AllMeansAll #SpedEd
Quote image with a blue gradient background featuring the text: "Belief is contagious. When teachers believe in students, students begin to believe in themselves." ~ Dr. Brad Johnson
February 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Let’s turn up the volume on what’s working! When we amplify the positive, the negative fades into the background. 📢✨

ALL students have endless possibilities with literacy!

#EduSky #SpedEd #PresumeCompetence #AllMeansAll
A motivational quote graphic with a dark blue background and a tilted rectangular text box in light gray. The quote inside reads: 'We need to make the positive so loud that the negative almost becomes impossible to hear.' — George Couros.
February 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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🚗📖 Boost engagement in Shared Reading with the CAR Model!

A simple way to spark language and literacy for ALL learners!

#ComprehensiveLiteracyForAll #AllMeansAll #Readtopia #EduSky #SpedEd
A graphic titled "What is CAR?" from Readtopia by Building Wings, explaining the CAR model for Shared Reading. The CAR model consists of three steps: Comment (e.g., "Oh no! A monster!"), Ask (e.g., "Oh no?"), and Repeat & Respond (e.g., Student: "Scary." Teacher: "Scary. Scary monster!"). The background features bookshelves filled with colorful books. The graphic highlights how Readtopia provides scripted examples of the CAR model to support literacy engagement for all learners.
February 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Just a simple but amazing way to connect with students!

Building Connections With Students as a Middle School Principal www.edutopia.org/article/conn...

#EduSky #RelationshipsMatter
Building Connections With Students as a Middle School Principal
This simple (and tasty!) strategy can help middle school principals get to know their students and create a welcoming school community.
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February 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Consistency is key! 🔑 Building a literacy routine, even in small steps, leads to big gains over time. Love the idea of starting a streak—every day counts! 📚🔥

#LiteracyForAll #EduSky

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To Build a Habit, Try a Streak
Here’s how getting on a roll can help you achieve your goals.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Met an incredible class today using Geartrude the puppet to bring #ReadtopiaGO to life! 🌟 Inspiring to see how they’re embracing comprehensive #LiteracyForAll with creativity and connection. 💛📚

#LiteracyForAll #SpecialEducation #EduSky #AllMeansAll
A teacher engaging with a student using a bright, colorful puppet named Geartrude in a classroom setting. The student is seated in a wheelchair, and the classroom is filled with educational materials, emphasizing inclusion and literacy
January 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Malala's words remind us: education is a fundamental right, not a privilege. Let's champion the voices of ALL learners, providing tools for equity, dignity, and opportunity.

#LiteracyForAll #EduSky
Quote from Malala Yousafzai: 'I speak not for myself but for those without voice...those who have fought for their rights...their right to live in peace, their right to be treated with dignity, their right to equality of opportunity, their right to be educated.
January 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Empower every student with daily writing opportunities! ✏️. Provide access to all 26 letters, presume competence, and ensure they see their words on paper. Writing is for everyone.

#InclusiveEducation #AAC #EduSky #AllMeansAll
Slide titled 'Access to writing' with bullet points: 'All students should have daily writing,' 'Access to all 26 letters each day,' 'Assume competency,' and 'Have a paper copy of writing.' Includes an illustration of a person reading on a large checkmark with books nearby.
January 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Attributing meaning to emergent writing isn’t just a strategy—it’s a message: 'You are capable.' 🌟 Let’s empower AAC users with high expectations, competence, and understanding. 💬✍️

Learn more today: bit.ly/3OYBePI

#AAC #SpedEdu #PresumeCompetence
Slide titled 'Why Attribute Meaning?' with a list of five bullet points: Natural response to child's writing, Teaches student to be less random, Builds understanding over time, Sends message of competence, High expectations. Includes a cartoon of a woman with curly hair thinking.
January 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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It takes a team! Together, we can ensure that ALL learners have the support they need to succeed!

#EduSky
January 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Empower your learners with these 4 actionable strategies! 🌟

📚 Create a diverse reading environment
🤝 Encourage autonomy & community building
⏳ Dedicate time for independence
💬 Foster sharing and collaboration

Together, we help ALL learners soar!

#EduSky #LiteracyForAll #SpedEd
Graphic featuring '4 Actionable Strategies for Educators' with the Building Wings logo and tagline 'How ALL learners soar.' Strategies include: Establish a Diverse Reading Environment, Support Learner Autonomy, Allocate Time for Independent Activities, and Encourage Sharing and Community Building, displayed on a vibrant blue and yellow background.
January 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Everyone has something to offer, regardless of ability. Let's celebrate strengths, embrace diversity, and create spaces where all voices are valued. 🌼

#Inclusion #PresumeCompetence #EveryoneBelongs #EduSky #AllMeansAll
Image of a single white daisy with a yellow center against a blurred natural background. Text on the image reads: 'Everyone has something to offer, regardless of ability
January 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Symbol-supported text can actually impede literacy learning. 🚫 Here are 4 reasons why:

🔤 It’s all about the alphabet
🐢 Symbols slow you down
❓ Symbols cause confusion
🌍 Symbolated text doesn’t exist in the real world

#LiteracyForAll #EduSky #ReadingForLife
Graphic titled 'Four Ways Symbol-Supported Text Impedes Literacy Learning Progress' with a blue background. It lists four points: 1) It’s All About the Alphabet, 2) Symbols Slow You Down, 3) Symbols Can Cause Confusion, 4) Symbolated Text Doesn’t Exist in the Real World. Each point is accompanied by a checkmark icon.
January 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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✏️ Every learner deserves daily access to all 26 letters of the alphabet to learn to write - including AAC users. Writing is a fundamental skill.

From low-tech tools to high-tech solutions.

Join us on Jan 15th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. CST

#EduSky #AAC #LiteracyForAll

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Webinar information for Letter by Letter: AAC Adventures in Writing with Paige Buckingham
January 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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For new educators, students, and families, stepping into an IEP meeting for the first time—acronyms flying everywhere!

Understanding the terms behind the letters empowers everyone at the table.

#SpecialEducation #IEP #EduSky #Inclusion

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crossword puzzle with different acronyms commonly used during an IEP meeting
January 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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🌟 Here's to making 2025 an even better year for ALL learners and educators! Literacy unlocks opportunity, builds confidence, and empowers individuals to reach their full potential.

#LiteracyForAll #2025Goals #EduSky #InclusiveEducation
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A look back at 2024 as we look ahead to 2025. We appreciate the many educators we met and supported who believe ALL learners should have access to engaging, effective, and age-respectful literacy instruction solutions! #HappyNewYear
January 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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🎉 This year we champion literacy for ALL! Let's make this the year every learner finds their reading superpower through accessible tools & inclusive practices. When we presume competence & provide access, possibilities are endless. Here's to new chapters of success! 📖

#Inclusion #EduSky
January 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Shared reading vs. read-aloud: 📚

📖 Read-aloud: A fluent reader reads to learners, cultivating listening skills, language, & love for books.

👥 Shared reading: A collaborative, interactive approach where learners engage with the text.

#LiteracyForAll #EduSky

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Shared Reading and Reading Out Loud: Benefits and Differences - Building Wings
Explore the differences between shared reading and reading out loud, including best practices for both.
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December 31, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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Imagine a world where every learner, regardless of complexity, has the tools to succeed. High-quality, inclusive education ensures every student reaches their potential. Let's make that vision a reality. 🚀

#AllMeansAll #LiteracyForAll #BuildingWingsForAll #EduSky
December 30, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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🌟📚 Success in literacy for learners with complex needs isn't the exception - it should be the expectation!

#BelieveInBetter #LiteracyForAll #SpedEd #AAC #Autism #EduSky
December 26, 2024 at 2:24 PM