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Lynn Henderson, BEd, MEd, is Curriculum Advisor for Students with Special Needs in School District #62 (Sooke) on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. She is currently working as a constultant while on education leave. Lynn has worked in special education for 25 years supporting students, developing resources and working with educators in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Lynn has been a support teacher to classroom teachers and administrators. Her creative energy, innovation and strategic decision making have contributed to students being active participants in meaningful and functional activities in their schools. She continues to share strategies with school teams and school consultants and helps develop individual education plans for students (K-12). Lynn lives in Victoria with her husband and two sons and can be reached at tyjo@shaw.caPat Winram, BA, BEd, spent many years in primary classrooms in School District #62 (Sooke) on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, and then as a Learning Assistance Teacher. Most recently she worked as an itinerant Special Education Support Teacher for 10 years. As a Curriculum Advisor she has used her technology skills to help with district transition to computer drafted Individual Education Plans. She has also provided direction and creative solutions to student teams. Pat has retired from the school district but continues to work on new endeavors.