Nest Support Project at NYU Steinhardt

The NYU Nest Support Project is hiring! We are looking for:

1. An experienced special educator to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team that values inclusion, strengths, and celebration of difference.
2. An experienced speech therapist to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team that values inclusion, strengths, and celebration of difference.

These positions include providing onsite and remote consultation in Autism Nest schools to support true inclusion and therapeutic practice, facilitating professional development workshops, and participating in ongoing program development.

For more information and to apply, check out this link: https://linktr.ee/nestnyu

Happy National Principals' Day! Thank you Nest administrators for exemplifying this year's Nest theme of Partnership! Your inclusive school communities foster partnership between practitioners and Nest students and families. Your Nest team meetings offer the unique opportunity for practitioners with different expertise to partner together to support students and learn from one another.

The Nest Support Project at NYU is honored to partner with you to provide ongoing training and support. All of these partnerships support student connection, engagement, and learning.

Thank you for making your school a place where partnership can thrive!

In partnership with the Central Autism Team at the NYCPS we co-authored a letter to the American Psychiatric Association to implore them to engage with the autism community and reconsider the language used in the DSM V to shift to language more affirming to neurodivergent identity!

Read the letter here: http://tinyurl.com/LettertoAPA

We are excited to announce that we are changing our organization’s name from ASD Nest Support Project to Nest Support Project at NYU!

The elimination of ASD from our title reflects our continuing efforts toward anti-ableism and acknowledges the problematic language associated with the terminology of disorders (the D in ASD). Our model is grounded in the social model of disability and the use of neurodiversity-affirming practices; this name change better reflects these values.

We are proud to remain an innovative and evolving program at the forefront of inclusive education. We will continue to learn from the autistic and neurodivergent advocate communities, the true autism experts.

Additionally, we are imploring the American Psychiatric Association to engage with the autism community, reconsider the language used in the DSM, and shift to language that is more affirming to the neurodivergent community. You can take action alongside us by signing the petition through Change(dot)org: https://chng.it/rNQvpb2m6V

Time for a Nest school Strategy Spotlight! Check out this idea for using preferred interests as an instructional strategy from Ms. C and Ms. F's 6th grade science class at I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes!

After being introduced to the science vocabulary word of the day “collection,” students were invited to reflect on their own collections by responding to the prompt, “What do you collect?” or completing the sentence, “My collection includes…” as part of a motivational “Do Now” activity. How do you incorporate students’ preferred interests into your lessons to encourage active participation?

Check out more ideas on our Pinterest: https://linktr.ee/asdnestnyu

Nest celebrates its 20th anniversary this 2023! Thank you to all the schools, partners, families, and students that have worked alongside us to foster Autism inclusion across NYC Public Schools! NYU Metro Center

NYU Metro Center's ASD Nest Support Team Embarks on the 2023-2024 Academic Year and Salutes 20 Years of the ASD Nest Program Learn how the ASD Nest program has – and will – support Autistic learners in their communities.

Apply for an ASD Nest Staff Grant!

The ASD Nest Staff Grant Program offers the opportunity for a team or an individual to obtain funding for a project to be implemented in the New York City Department of Education’s ASD Nest Program in the 2023-24 academic year. Follow the link for more information and to apply:

https://airtable.com/applqJc5vBSTtvU9L/shrdIPabCzaoNEtla

Calling all autistic media-makers! Museum of the Moving Image is hosting the Marvels of Media Festival -- a media festival celebrating film, videography, video game design, and more.

More information can be found at:

Marvels of Media Festival MARVELS OF MEDIA FESTIVAL Are you an autistic media-maker? Do you know an autistic media-maker? Then submit to the Marvels of Media Festival with this Fi...

We're hiring! The ASD Nest Support Project at the NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools is seeking applications for a full-time Instructional Support Specialist.

For more information, check out the application page at https://apply.interfolio.com/126103

Time for a Nest school Strategy Spotlight! Check out this idea for a whole class community check-in, from Stephanie S. and Christopher M.'s 4th Grade Math class at PS 9.

Using post-it notes and a self-reflection prompt, students were invited to non-verbally express their feelings about academic content and reflect on their learning throughout the year. How do you build classroom community in order to build collaboration and positive behavior support?

Check out more ideas on our Pinterest Site: https://www.pinterest.es/pin/302022718775683422/

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all our Nest educators! Be sure to check your email inbox tomorrow for our ASD Nest Newsletter with teacher deals and freebies near you! We appreciate all your hard work!

Happy National Principal’s Day! Thank you for your dedication to our students, families, & Nest teams!

We are honored to collaborate with you to build safe, supportive, affirming spaces for autistic children to learn, grow, and thrive!

High school Nest families! Check this out! The Reel Works Supported Summer Lab is a FREE experimental filmmaking program that provides community, support, and resources for neurodivergent NYC students ages 15-21 as they explore storytelling through filmmaking. Reel Works focuses on individual needs to provide multiple entry points to expression.

This workshop will have one lead Filmmaking Instructor with a Special Education background, as well as a Paraprofessional Certification and two Peer Mentors. Apply to the Supported Summer Lab here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/supportedsummer23

Happy Autism Acceptance Week! Every day is an opportunity to grow in our awareness and acceptance of Autism. As we work to implement practices that foster true inclusion in our schools, let's center the perspectives of autistic people!

We're hiring for a full-time Social Development Consultant!

"Primary responsibilities include direct support of SLPs in Nest Schools in their delivery of Nest’s therapeutic model (SDI) and the provision of ongoing PD to these clinicians."

https://apply.interfolio.com/122405

Nest schools hosted a team of educators, administrators, and college professors from Aalborg, Denmark as they seek to expanded their Nest-inspired inclusion classrooms from elementary into secondary! NYU Metro Center

ASD Nest Support Project at NYU Metro Center Assists with the Expansion of ASD Nest-inspired inclusion classes in Denmark Scandinavian Educators travel to the U.S. to obtain urgent training from ASD Nest Support Project to expand secondary school options back home in Denmark.

Time for a Nest school Strategy Spotlight! Check out this ideas for visualizing schedules for the whole school, from PS 84: a color-coded visual of Middle schedule of each classrooms, posted outside the classroom doors for all students to see and use.

How do you support students with executive functioning around their busy school schedules?

Check out more ideas on our Pinterest Site: https://www.pinterest.com/asdnest/routines-schedules-timers/mshs/

It's Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action! Nest educators and practitioners will find a newsletter in your inboxes today, which highlights the importance of this week and includes ideas on how to incorporate this important topic into the school day.

Time for a Nest school Strategy Spotlight! Check out these two ideas for Break Areas, from PS 4 (PTA PS4) and (): a light switch and a student-centered, centralized break area.

What does your school's break space(s) look like?

Breaking News: NYC Chancellor Banks has announced $205 million plan to expand and improve special education, including ASD Nest and Horizon!

And congratulations to Dr. Kristie Patten, Nest's Principal Investigator, who will serve on the new Special Education Advisory Council! This council will engage families and the community to be true partners in boldly reimagining special education.

NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks announces new programs for special needs students The $205 million investment will help students with autism, sensory needs, and emotional disabilities.