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One Big Idea: Nicole Biscotti on Special Education Training

If you could share One Big Idea to change the future of education, what would it be?

In the 11th episode of Future of School’s One Big Idea series, our guest is Nicole Biscotti, a proud educator who believes that everyone should have access to a quality education that connects them with their purpose. Her writing seeks to bridge understanding, spark conversations, and inspire. Nicole wrote her book, I Can Learn When I’m Moving: Going to School with ADHD, with her 9-year-old son about ADHD from the unique perspectives of a child and a mother who is also a teacher.

Nicole shares her big idea that all teachers should have education and practicum in the area of special education so they’re prepared to teach all learners. As a general education teacher whose own child was diagnosed with ADHD, Nicole realized she’d never received training in special education, and got a firsthand perspective of why it would be so beneficial. Her dual roles of educator and parent informed one another as she developed her big idea.

Follow Nicole on Twitter @BiscottiNicole and using the hashtag #ADHDGlobalConvo

What’s your One Big Idea to transform education? Connect with us on social media or on our website, www.futureof.school, to share! Follow Future of School on Twitter @futureof_school and follow Amy Valentine @amyvalentine555.

Learn more about Future of School and its mission to mobilize change in American K-12 education from a one-size-fits-all system to one that ensures all students reach their unbounded potential no matter where their learning takes place at www.futureof.school.

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Amy Valentine: Author

Amy Valentine is the Chief Executive Officer and Education Evangelist of Future of School, a national nonprofit organization designed to support the growth of innovative school models integrating blended and online learning. Prior to guiding Future of School’s incubation and launch, Amy managed a portfolio of Colorado schools where she led academic and operational turnaround strategy. She also previously served as executive director for a network of Nobel Learning Communities schools in California.

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EdCircuit Staff and Amy Valentine

edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox