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ElemSped13
Board:
The Job Search
03-02-2020, 03:53 PM
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Couple questions for NC teachers
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ElemSped13
Thank you! That does help and I am looking at...
Thank you! That does help and I am looking at Johnston or Wake county for job. I've been off work since winter break, part of me misses it but part of me is already stressed about going back into a...
Board:
The Job Search
01-08-2020, 01:18 PM
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4
Couple questions for NC teachers
Posted By
ElemSped13
Thank you! There seem to be several different...
Thank you! There seem to be several different types of sped jobs so I am excited to find out more when I apply.
Board:
The Job Search
01-05-2020, 11:10 AM
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Couple questions for NC teachers
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ElemSped13
Couple questions for NC teachers
I have tried searching online but can't find definitive answers. We are trying to relocate at some point and I'm researching options.
My masters was earned in another state in 2011. Would I be...
Board:
The VENT
01-02-2020, 01:25 PM
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33
Are you kidding me??
Posted By
ElemSped13
Sadly, you could keep the players, change the...
Sadly, you could keep the players, change the scenario to just about anything, and get a similar response.
So the teacher is supposed to read minds for who snuck in contraband yet the parents are...
Board:
The VENT
12-29-2019, 08:09 PM
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How would you feel?
Posted By
ElemSped13
Honestly, I would ask to meet with her. Calmly...
Honestly, I would ask to meet with her. Calmly let her know it confused you and you would like to discuss some comments in more detail.
It will either force her to be more straightforward about...
Board:
The VENT
12-24-2019, 02:42 PM
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I’m freaking out and thinking I made a mistake
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ElemSped13
Change is always stressful. I'm also a sped...
Change is always stressful. I'm also a sped teacher who resigned. The panic of what did I do hit me too but I am already sleeping so much better. Just the thought of my old school makes me tense up....
Board:
The VENT
11-18-2019, 05:34 PM
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18
Are they out there?
Posted By
ElemSped13
I'm curious too and seriously considering if I...
I'm curious too and seriously considering if I can mentally continue after winter break.
I love some of the kids but others just suck all of my energy with their negative attitudes and...
Board:
Career Decisions
11-17-2019, 09:49 AM
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3
Can I break my contract?
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ElemSped13
So what did you end up doing? We also get paid...
So what did you end up doing? We also get paid when our prep is taken up.
Board:
The VENT
11-17-2019, 09:45 AM
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14
Update: I did it!
Posted By
ElemSped13
Me too. :( Congratulations on making a...
Me too. :(
Congratulations on making a decision that brings you peace. Wishing you the best in your new adventures!
Board:
The VENT
10-31-2019, 05:15 PM
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No Support During 1st Week SPED Teacher
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ElemSped13
It is always going to be crazy and stressful in...
It is always going to be crazy and stressful in the beginning. Despite all the stress, if you like and are already liked by the kids, then any help they get is better than none. If you have even the...
Board:
The VENT
10-25-2019, 06:57 PM
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Peanut allergy being ignored by cooks
Posted By
ElemSped13
That is ridiculous and a little scary. I hope you...
That is ridiculous and a little scary. I hope you are not eating school lunch. She sounds like the type to hide it to "test" your allergy.
My large public school isn't strictly peanut free but...
Board:
Special Education
10-02-2019, 04:22 PM
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4
Student with behavior issues
Posted By
ElemSped13
Does he like the feeling of tickling or the...
Does he like the feeling of tickling or the reaction from others? Would he put his fingers in putty, use some kind of mushy bean bag, or carry a stuffed animal? If he wants attention, could he learn...
Board:
The VENT
10-02-2019, 04:07 PM
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17
You could have said it in a nicer way
Posted By
ElemSped13
How petty and childish is she? That is setting a...
How petty and childish is she? That is setting a horrible example for the kids. If she were a professional, she could have just quietly mentioned why it wasn't ok.
I wonder how many subs she only...
Board:
The VENT
09-30-2019, 06:55 PM
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23
Assaulted by a student - I don’t want to return tomorrow
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ElemSped13
I'm so glad you have a union and hope they are...
I'm so glad you have a union and hope they are effective in helping you with this situation. Take care of yourself.
Board:
The VENT
09-29-2019, 04:22 PM
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Assaulted by a student - I don’t want to return tomorrow
Posted By
ElemSped13
Omg, I'm so sorry you got hurt and your P is...
Omg, I'm so sorry you got hurt and your P is responding like that. Do you have a union? Do you still have a headache? If so, you need to be on medical leave and I hope you filed a work comp claim. ...
Board:
The VENT
09-29-2019, 01:19 PM
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8
I apologize for posting in the wrong place but..
Posted By
ElemSped13
I came from an insurance field and you could...
I came from an insurance field and you could definitely transition into a customer service type position.
Also, my husband hires for bank investigators. It is involves report writing so good...
Board:
BusyBoard
09-24-2019, 04:21 PM
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Teaching year round vs traditional schedule
Posted By
ElemSped13
From what I can tell, different schools are on...
From what I can tell, different schools are on different tracks but I suppose I don't know if there might be tracks within schools. If my husband gets a job there, I will definitely ask more specific...
Board:
BusyBoard
09-23-2019, 04:16 PM
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Teaching year round vs traditional schedule
Posted By
ElemSped13
Thank you all for your replies. You did a great...
Thank you all for your replies. You did a great job verbalizing some of the issues.
I do worry about not feeling "done" and working in June when I'm normally in summer mode.
The flip side is...
Board:
BusyBoard
09-23-2019, 02:22 PM
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12
Teaching year round vs traditional schedule
Posted By
ElemSped13
Teaching year round vs traditional schedule
If there is already a discussion, please point me in the right direction. We are trying to relocate and a potential target area offers both.
From a vacation standpoint, I can see a definite...
Board:
The VENT
09-23-2019, 02:07 PM
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18
Oh! They didn't like that!
Posted By
ElemSped13
It sounds like you work at a successful prep...
It sounds like you work at a successful prep school so it's sad those parents don't feel that their kids are competent enough to handle an application.
Despite needing permission for access, I'm...
Board:
Special Education
09-15-2019, 06:35 PM
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5
I think this is the most frustrating thing for me.
Posted By
ElemSped13
I hear you. I'm up to almost 30 and don't feel...
I hear you. I'm up to almost 30 and don't feel very effective with most of them. There are several with pretty major behaviors who are taking most of the attention as well.
No advice, just...
Board:
The VENT
09-15-2019, 06:14 PM
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18
We are going on strike as of Tuesday.
Posted By
ElemSped13
I'm sorry you are going through it but glad you...
I'm sorry you are going through it but glad you are sticking with the union. Hope it is resolved quickly.
Board:
The VENT
09-15-2019, 06:10 PM
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18
desperate need for advice
Posted By
ElemSped13
I would think you were talking about my school...
I would think you were talking about my school but I don't think our principal does that. If you can afford to sub and you aren't burning a bridge you need in any way, I would leave while you can.
...
Board:
The VENT
09-14-2019, 06:16 PM
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9
Invisible me
Posted By
ElemSped13
It's really hard to say but she truly may not...
It's really hard to say but she truly may not have seen you. I know I went shopping today and was generally in my own world, trying to de-stress from the week. I scanned the racks but could only tell...
Board:
Special Education
08-11-2019, 04:24 PM
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5
A question from the mainstream
Posted By
ElemSped13
Touchmath and movement are great ideas. Could he...
Touchmath and movement are great ideas. Could he trace numbers in shaving cream, beans, etc? He might need that kinesthetic piece. It's interesting that he can match them. Please post back when you...
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