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teabreak
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
12-31-2021, 04:58 PM
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Cat lovers, please help!
Posted By
teabreak
Cat box
I have 2 cats and clean the box a minimum of twice a week. You may need to dump all the litter, wash the litter box, and refill with fresh litter. You can mix in some baking soda to help with the...
Board:
The VENT
08-03-2021, 06:54 PM
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30
Teacher Work Days
Posted By
teabreak
Teacher work days
Yes we do. We go back 6 school days before the students for meetings and professional development. We are expected to work in our classrooms and on lessons on our own for a full day and that is...
Board:
The VENT
06-29-2021, 09:12 AM
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Coworker going admin
Posted By
teabreak
Going admin
I am one of those teachers going admin. I did it for reasons other than the $$ as I think I could make more of a difference in my specialty area by helping the teachers as I was helped by a former...
Board:
The VENT
06-07-2021, 11:12 AM
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19
Dear Angelo,
Posted By
teabreak
Borrowing this
I am finishing my admin certification as well and I am going to borrow this idea! Good luck to you and hopefully you will pop in here from time to time :)
Board:
The VENT
06-07-2021, 11:04 AM
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31
Not to so equal anymore
Posted By
teabreak
Paras
I will say that I could not do my job as well as I need to without my paras. They are my 2nd and 3rd set of arms, eyes, and legs. My students are expected to treat them as well as they treat me or...
Board:
Special Education
05-26-2021, 10:43 AM
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6
What does FAPE mean?
Posted By
teabreak
Fape
Free and appropriate education does not mean that all electives are paid for. It means that students on IEP have the same access (as determined by the IEP team) to classes as their peers. If the...
Board:
Special Education
03-25-2021, 03:51 PM
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3
Parents, Here is What It's Like
Posted By
teabreak
Oh my goodness
I am so sorry you had to deal with all of that. Yes, being a special educator is difficult at times. We just have a different kind of difficult than the general education teachers. I feel really...
Board:
Substitute Teachers
03-19-2021, 04:47 PM
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43
Vaccine Experiences
Posted By
teabreak
Beech
I’m glad you stated this. Yes, those that choose not to get vaccinated, it is their choice. Those that choose to get vaccinated, it is their choice.
So, because it was my choice to do all the...
Board:
Substitute Teachers
03-13-2021, 03:10 PM
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43
Vaccine Experiences
Posted By
teabreak
I’m a lucky one
I was able to get my first Moderna in January (our state moved teachers up with medical personnel as we have been face to face teaching since August). Just a sore arm that time. 2nd dose was about a...
Board:
National Board Certification
01-13-2021, 01:52 PM
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5
I certified!!!!!
Posted By
teabreak
Yeah!
Congrats!! I'm sorry you had to wait so long, but so proud of you!
Board:
Special Education
12-29-2020, 02:43 PM
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5
Question about read aloud accommodation
Posted By
teabreak
Accommodation
You could also cover this accommodation by just reading out the assessment (provided they aren’t being assessed on reading skills). It’s an option so the student doesn’t stand out from their peers. ...
Board:
National Board Certification
12-15-2020, 11:13 AM
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6
Did not pass Component 2. Need support.
Posted By
teabreak
Checking submissions
When I didn't score as well as I thought I should have last year, I was able to go in (after the site is back to normal) and look at my eportfolio to see what exactly was submitted. Perhaps you can...
Board:
National Board Certification
12-14-2020, 06:36 PM
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6
Did not pass Component 2. Need support.
Posted By
teabreak
SmileBrithree
I have heard of this feedback on a couple of the NB boards I am on with social media. One of the members, Bobbie Faulkner, stated that something my not have been submitted correctly. Double check...
Board:
National Board Certification
12-12-2020, 07:42 AM
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10
3rd try
Posted By
teabreak
Minnie2019
I have heard that is happening to quite a few people. I am so sorry you are one of them. Maybe they are still loading scores? I wish I had an answer for you, but will lift you in my thoughts. I...
Board:
National Board Certification
12-11-2020, 09:49 PM
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10
3rd try
Posted By
teabreak
3rd try
After 3 tries at certification........I certified!!!! Holy cow!
Huge shout out to all who have helped me along the way. Virtual hugs to you all.
Board:
National Board Certification
11-21-2020, 07:14 PM
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3
Component 3 question
Posted By
teabreak
Unit of instruction
When I did C3, I took this to mean that I would give a brief overview of the unit I was doing and the videoed lesson would be from that unit. Something like, the unit is on learning fractions, and...
Board:
National Board Certification
11-21-2020, 07:12 PM
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15
Anyone else?
Posted By
teabreak
Anyone else?
Is anyone else getting scores on December 12? I am hoping for good news all around for everyone and wish you all good luck!
I do need to apologize for not being on here much to help lately. ...
Board:
BusyBoard
07-31-2020, 05:31 PM
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6
Co-Teaching Suggestions?
Posted By
teabreak
Co-teaching online
I’m also a co-teacher and it can be hard to do in person and even harder online. Ask each teacher to add you as a teacher on their platform. Then get a calendar/notebook/white board and write down...
Board:
BusyBoard
07-23-2020, 04:05 PM
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12
How are your school boards meeting?
Posted By
teabreak
Board meetings
They are held in person with social distancing and masks if needed. Guests are allowed a few at a time with masks and distancing and all meetings have always been streamed for those of us that can’t...
Board:
National Board Certification
06-01-2020, 05:52 PM
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3
I hit submit
Posted By
teabreak
I hit submit
I hit submit and can’t take it back. It’s in the books now and I need to feel as if I did my best no matter what. It was just as nerve wracking this time as it was every other time. Doing my part...
Board:
Special Education
05-19-2020, 01:31 PM
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3
Working with paras
Posted By
teabreak
Trouble with paras
Being a new young teacher in the room with seasoned paras is so hard!! My best advice to you is to have a meeting with all of the adults (no kids present), bring some coffee or treats and talk to...
Board:
The VENT
05-07-2020, 08:50 AM
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7
Boundaries with New Teacher
Posted By
teabreak
Being the mentor
Goodness, it sounds as if you were really burned by the previous person. Remember that the new person may not be the same. Go in with an open mind and ask them to share their ideas. I have found...
Board:
The VENT
05-06-2020, 12:04 PM
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4
Who does what?
Posted By
teabreak
Thanks all
It's so interesting to see how other districts interpret the same things. I should tell some of my teachers they are lucky that I have to do the modifications for them :) They could be responsible...
Board:
Special Education
05-05-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies:
5
IEP goal support
Posted By
teabreak
Rewards
My thought is this: If your student is able to stay at the table for 5 minutes matching shapes, then give him the toy and set a timer for like 2 minutes, then come back to the table to repeat what...
Board:
Special Education
05-05-2020, 06:50 AM
Replies:
5
IEP goal support
Posted By
teabreak
Goal ideas
Hmmm....I would base his goals around his life skills. What will he need to know to be somewhat self-sufficient in the world outside of school. Maybe he can match shapes for math, do repetitive...
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