I'm wanting to make my classroom someplace really special as I spend so much time there. I don't have the Pinterest skills others have and have...
I agree with the others on going with your gut. As someone who has coped with my husband's long commute, I would caution you, especially as you...
I'm an elementary mild-moderate special education teacher in a self-contained classroom. Today is the first day of spring break and I went in to...
I teach elementary special education. I think it's all about the implementation. The concept is Fabulous. The Boys Town model can be terrific to...
I don't know your situation at all but I wanted to lend support. In my district (about 35K students) the interview process is very direct....
https://www.sosc.org/r-word There is a National End the R Word Day on March 6 with a pledge and even an education kit....
This is where I'm at mentally right now. I need to move past this and into teachable moments.
You are a better and kinder person than I am at the moment and you are absolutely right. I could and should turn this into a teachable moment. I...
Thanks for your sound advice. I've been trying to work around AP for four years and have been largely successful. When events happen, we run into...
This is how I feel. This little guy has a history of major behaviors and he missed a field trip last year as a result of his behaviors.
The party was the same day as the on campus suspension. Parent wanted child to leave suspension and rejoin class just for the party.
I deal with major behaviors. I just left a whiny post about an AP dealing with one earlier today. I'm assuming this child is not new to your...
The AP called me during class to say the parent had called and wanted child to attend the party. Parent had spent money on party favors. He asked...
I am an elementary special education teacher. I believe I have the full support of my school principal- she has said so. My issue is the assistant...
Here in Southern California, we do indoor recess if there are puddles on the playground- I'm dead serious. The most surprising hit this year for...
I've been off this page for a long time and just read your post this evening. I don't know if you have already left your position, but my heart...
I'm a special education teacher in need of extra income since my other half has lost all of his. I was considering applying to online programs...
I understand and feel your frustration so much. I'm also a parent and remember fretting about making my girls school ready, and one of mine is in...
I teach special education and we are taught to look at what is the function of the behavior. You seem to have nailed it- attention seeking. Does...