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Upcoming Teacher Training: Supporting Children with PANS & PANDAS in Education Settings

Join us on 19th March 2025, from 16:00 - 17:15

📅 Save the date & register now: panspandasuk.org/events/

#PANS #PANDAS #TeacherTraining #InclusiveEducation #SEND #EducationMatters #SupportingStudents
March 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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We're offering a new format this year for the BC POP Conference called POPcon Lite. On Oct. 23rd a collection of pre-recorded, greatest hits sessions will go live! Register now to receive updates and reminders. https://popcon.ca/2026

#BCEd #SupportingStudents #BuildingCapacity #inclusiveEducation
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September 22, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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We've been busy creating more #QuickTip videos on #AssistiveTech for you. Next week, we'll begin sharing them here and throughout the school year!! Hope you'll be watching!

#QuickTips #SupportingStudents #bced #InclusiveClassrooms #AssistiveTechnology
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September 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Meet Precious Akowuah, one of our Student Ambassadors at Nottingham Law School, and the link between her fellow bar students and the Inn. 🎓

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April 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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This week, our team gathered to explore comparing mid-tech options to support communication, access and engagement for #StudentsWithVisualImpairments, including opportunities to incorporate tactile symbols/feedback.

#AssistiveTechnology #SupportingStudents #bced #Accessibility #InclusiveClassrooms
A group of four people gathered around a table exploring various assistive technology devices, including large push buttons and tactile tools. A group of people sit around a table discussing various assistive technology devices, including a large button switch and a communication board. A few people interacting with a Braille learning device and educational materials on a white table, including a tactile game. Three women examine assistive technology devices and manuals on a table, discussing their features and usage.
February 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Dr. Carly Christensen of UBC had us reevaluating our concepts of #ableism and inclusive practice during an enlightening PL session - Inclusive Education in Practice: Core Values, Curriculum, and Addressing Ableism. Thank you, Carly!

#InclusiveEducation #bced #SupportingStudents
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March 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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In a 6th "In a Minute or So" #SwitchAccess video, Doug demos using switches with the fun & motivating Tar Heel Gameplay site. Find more #QuickTips like this at www.setbc.org/resources/?_...

#AssistiveTechnology #SupportingStudents #BCEd #CauseAndEffectApp #InclusiveEducation #TarHeelGameplay
March 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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A few of us attended #ATIA2025 in Orlando & had the privilege to connect with & learn from a community of peers who care about #AssistiveTechnology like we do at SET-BC. Much has been shared with the rest of our team!

#ProfessionalLearning #EdTech #SupportingStudents #BCEd
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March 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Are you ready for a #QuickTip on #AssistiveTech? 1st up - #SnapScene - an app from #TobiiDynavox that's great for creating visual scenes with #AAC students! Watch how in a minute or so. More #QuickTips at https://www.setbc.org/resources/?_resource_type=quick-tip

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September 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Our table at the #BCCAISE Conference this month allowed us to showcase some Assistive Tech & connect with District Leaders in Inclusive Education. The conference theme was "Honouring Perspectives, Empowering Communities."

#BCEd #InclusiveEducation #AssistiveTechnology #SupportingStudents #Incusion
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May 18, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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We love collaborating with our fellow Provincial Outreach Programs! Myra from #POPARD joined Doug and Gary in our studio to prep for a workshop on adapting #LiteracyInstruction.

#Inclusion #Accessibility #ProfessionalLearning #BuildingCapacity #SupportingStudents #BCEd
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May 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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How much do you know about SET-BC? For a brief video intro, visit www.setbc.org/resources/se...

#ThisIsSETBC #SupportingStudents #BuildingCapacity #BCEd #BCProvincialOutreachPrograms #DiverseAbilities
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February 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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#BCPOPConference2025 is only 2 weeks away! Have you explored our great lineup of sessions? We hope you will join us. Can't make it?  Register to watch recordings later!  Register and explore sessions at www.popcon.ca 
 
#VirtualConference #BCPopconference #bced #DiverseNeeds #SupportingStudents
POPConference 2025 - 2 Weeks To Go! October 24th, 2025
October 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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SET-BC's Kim & Debbie and Jen from #PRCVI host another live #TechTalk at 2pm PST today. Join our #TSVI team for demos of #assistiveTech for #StudentsWithVisualImpairments followed by Q&A.

#SupportingStudents #teacherofstudentswithvisualimpairments #AssistiveTechnology #bced #teachingresources
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January 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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We're often creating #AssistiveTech solutions to show others how they can easily do the same for their students. #SLP Elizabeth & Educator Kamelia found #LessonPix & #Boardmaker #CommunicationCards to print & laminate via https://core.projectvc.org

#AAC #SupportingStudents #PCSsymbols #lowTechAAC
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November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Please join us in welcoming Tristan to the SET-BC team! Our new Networking/Programmer has a strong background in programming and the technical expertise we need to keep our network aligned with current industry standards. Happy you're on our team, Tristan!   

#thisissetbc #SupportingStudents #BCEd
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January 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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A glimpse behind the scenes of our monthly #TSVI Tech Talk. Kim and Debbie join Jen from #PRCVI to demo some tech and then open discussion for other TSVIs around BC to talk about their students' & #AssistiveTech.

#teacherofstudentswithvisualimpairments #SupportingStudents #AssistiveTechnology #bced
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November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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We have 6 #QuickTip videos to help you get started using switches with students! In the 1st, educator Doug walks through setting up a Bluetooth Switch Interface. Watch it & other #QuickTips at www.setbc.org/resources/?_...

#AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveClassrooms #SupportingStudents #EdTech #BCEd
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February 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Using #DocsPlus with your students? Our new pdf tutorial offers quick step by step instructions & visuals for various features of this robust #AssistiveSoftware from @Cricksoft. Visit www.setbc.org/resources/do...

#AssistiveTechnology #BuildingCapacity #SupportingStudents #BCEd
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April 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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A team of our educators were in Chilliwack last week for an #SD33 #EducationAssistants Conference. They hosted stations for hands on exploration of #AAC, #EyeGaze & Vision #AssistiveTechnology!

#BuildingCapacity #SupportingStudents #InclusiveEducation #DiverseAbilities #BCEd
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April 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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We're so lucky to live and work in such a beautiful province! Educator Jessy took these while in Port Hardy & Port McNeill last month while supporting students and school teams in School District 85 on Northern Vancouver Island.

#BCEd #SupportingStudents #BuildingCapacity #SD85 #beautifulBC
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June 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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It's official! The 2nd annual virtual POPConference is October 24th, 2025! Attend live or watch later. Registration just opened at popcon.ca/register

#BCPOPConference #VirtualConference #SupportingStudents #BCEd #ProvincialOutreachPrograms
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June 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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We and the other BC #ProvincialOutreachPrograms are gathering virtually in the new school year to bring you #POPConference2025! Hope to see you there! Attend live or watch later. Register now at popcon.ca/register

#BCPOPConference #VirtualConference #SupportingStudents #BCEd
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June 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Yay! Gary & our educators have been creating MORE helpful "in a minute or so" video tutorials with #Quicktips to help you get started using #AssistiveTech with your students! They're coming soon!!

#Accessibility #SupportingStudents #VideoTutorials #InclusiveClassrooms #Inclusion #BCEd
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June 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM