Have you read Teaching With Love and Logic? That could help - it talks about specific ways to interact with children to increase the level of...
Also, as I read your post, I find it very hard to believe that there is something so wrong about you as a person that people would treat you this...
I couldn't read that and not respond... Is there a special ed supervisor that you could talk to? How can you be the teacher that everybody...
Also, he was being pegged as a kid with behavioral issues, not SPD, even though his Sensory Profile was off the map in all areas. I think you...
Here, a student cannot receive OT services just for sensory issues, only if they occur along with a gross or fine motor delay. The funny thing...
Thank you, Special-T and teacher12345! We are going to increase his minutes with me, but people in general in the school system have the...
Hi, I have a new student (Primary grades) with severe sensory processing disorder who is not successful in the gen.ed. classroom setting. This...
One thing for getting kids more comfortable with visible accommodations: have extras in the classroom, explain what it can be used for...
I would let your district special ed person know that you do not have a complete IEP, and they should pursue getting it for you and help you...
I have never been required to turn in a lesson plan other than for formal observations. As a resource teacher, I have about 20-30 different plans...
Mine is a micromanager at times, but she is a great person - she just wants everything done right. She will laugh at herself and/or be reflective...
I was a young 21 year old when I graduated, and I was so uncomfortable with my experience student teaching that I decided to do something else for...
It claims to be more "user-friendly". Does it seem that way to you, and if so, in what way? Thanks! Leatherette
Yes - the new CIBS-II. I bet my current one is as old as yours. Any info would be much appreciated.
alilisa, I can understand wanting to just get that mold out of there, ASAP, but I agree with the others that it was someone else's job. And...
Wanted to add: Our climate changed abruptly when the despotic principal was moved to another school. Otherwise, I was not only going to leave,...
Last year I was moved into a room 1/4 of the size of the one I was in (I am also a K-5 special ed teacher). I had absolutely no time to organize...
I am wondering if this is any better than the old one. I am not happy with the old one, but an updated version may be all I need. It would use...
I was there a year ago. It helped me to talk to people 1-1 and offer help to anyone who seemed distressed. I did little things like put a...
Kids' school day: 9:25 - 3:30 Contract day for teachers: 8:55 - 4:00 I am usually there at 8:30, 8:00 for some meetings, and am often there...
