When I taught elementary we could not set our own schedule. I found it stifling and did not see the purpose of such rigid schedules.
We have early release every Wednesday-2 hours earlier than usual. This is when we have staff meetings and PD's, though they happen rarely with my...
I think you acted appropriately and I would not have personally sent a student to the office for that. Our office gets full with kids referred...
Since your contract has an end date, I don't believe they have to. However, I think a lot of districts still go through that process with anyone...
No we do not have multiple levels. All students are passed into Algebra from 7th grade pre-Algebra regardless of their grade (teacher or state...
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I just checked mine which has code R20, and it says I just have to pay a fee online, no clock hours required. Not sure if that helps...
We are required to give winter and spring homework packets. I've always been in the same district so I've never experienced anything else....
More is definitely more when it comes to the TPA's. Not that you should put in useless information, but just because a question doesn't...
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At least once a week, maybe more. I am not near the lunch area and that is where they tend to happen.
80's: I totally hear you on the obsessing over the bulletin boards, rather than the actual quality of teaching. I switched from elem to jr high...
Last year when I taught the slope formula I taught is as it is in our textbook, with y2-y1 in the numerator, etc. I did tell students that it...
I did that too when I taught second grade and tattling was a major problem. Of course we discussed cases of injury, etc, where the teacher would...
What is also frustrating is when you meet people who have mentors that just sign off on everything. I have met SO many people who didn't do the...
We used this a few years ago. I remember liking it actually, because it was interesting and useful to see videos of other teachers teaching. We...
I just saw your question....I am in the LA area. I don't know what it would be like to leave my phone and keys on top of my desk. Students...
That is true, I did BTSA in one year. It was referred to as "accelerated" BTSA. The requirement was that you must have been the "teacher of...
Could he trace some or use stencils, until he gets the confidence to do it freehand?