Several years ago I had a moment of awe. It was the moment, not filled with a new idea, but a moment of belief and acknowledgment of the beauty of something that I already knew. I looked around and paused. It was one of those moments where the world gets a bit slower and I felt like I could take it all in. I truly saw the unbelievable collaborative effort from the vast professionals that support a school. I believe this particular ah-ha moment included a student's AAC device. Regardless, I was so inspired by the coalescence of the planning, teaming, and support across so many individuals that come together to make an educational experience for each student. At the time, I asked my husband to draw me this little visual that I used on cards for several years.

This graphic stands out now more than ever. Once again, I am in AWE. To say that in January 2022, I learned something new, is not accurate, but more accurately to acknowledge being struck by the beauty of how each of our individual work comes together in this system that is so great is true gestalt sight. It is because of the strength of each individual in our system and how that work amplifies in a necessary synthesis for our students. Whether it is supporting a student off the bus, connecting with a family, prepping the materials for a lesson or covid mitigation, making the visuals, or supporting a colleagues lesson while they are taking care of their health.

We are continuing to live through unprecedented times and nonetheless, this community is wrapping around each other in unprecedented ways. We know that we continue to live through unknowns, caring for the health and wellness of our students, our colleagues, our families and ourselves, as well as daily embracing the work of ensuring that we can support schools from opening to closing. This is possible because of the dedication, care and hard work of each team member. It is truly impressive. We hope that you had a restful and rejuvenating weekend. We are thankful to be in this village with you.

It doesn't just take a village. It Takes THIS Amazing Village. Thank you for being the educators that you are.

Are you interested in supporting the planning and programming for recovery services? We are hoping to bring together a dynamic group of professionals to support in planning and organizing these important services. If you are interested in joining planning sessions on:

• Thursday January 27th from 3:30-4:30 Primary, Middle, and High School Representatives
• Thursday February 10th from 3:30-4:30 for Primary, Middle and High School Representative

Primary

• Thursday February 3rd from 2:30-3:30

Middle School

• Thursday February 3rd from 8:00-9:00

High School

• Thursday February 3rd from 3:30-4:30

If you are interested in joining each of the times that your level is listed, please email Lauren Brigsby. Thank you for considering think and planning with us!

When supporting and discussing recovery services, please document this important conversation. There are three ways that we document the conversation:

1. On our Special Factors Page.
2. In the Meeting Notes (Here are some sentence frames)
3. By Special Education Action. (Here are some templates)

If you need support with drafting a special education action, please reach out to your IC, Stephanie, Allison or Lauren.

Thank you to those that have already expressed interest in supporting this great work for students!

We are planning for Recovery Services and we want to recruit you! We are recruiting paraedcuators for after school opportunities 1-2 times per week during the school year AND we are recruiting - Paraedcuators, learning specialists, Motor Team, SLPs, ICs - for a robust summer program. If you are potentially interested in supporting the summer program, let us know and we will keep you in the loop. Indicating yes is not a commitment, but a potential interest! Click on this link or the form below to express interest!

You represent the expertise, care, and compassion to create beautiful learning communities. Thank you for all that you do.