Good luck! You will do great!
I was lucky and went through an excellent teaching credential program. I think programs just very from state to state. But, it is like anything,...
In my district it is not taught stand alone. In other districts in my state, it is offered in either 8th or 9th grade.
Most of my students can't make it to the bathroom if they need to throw up. Iit usually ends up in trash can and the custodians come and take it...
Yes, it does look familiar. I just do not remember where I saw it.
I have two adult assistants in my classroom, so my situation is a little different. Generally, when I need adult interaction, I will search it...
I just do not think guns belong in schools.
Currently, I am in my worst year of teaching. I think a lot of it has to to do with my current crop of kids. They are incredibly rude and...
I was once upon a time a hope to be social studies teacher. The job market was so tight for that field, I couldn't find a job. I went back and...
I was always able to deduct the 250 even before I itemized as long as I used the 1040A form. I have always done my own taxes.
I'm in SPED, parent encounters can get difficult quite often. Although, I have noticed since I started working exclusively with upper classmen,...
I have had the last two summers completely off. But, thinking of working summer school.
I know we can have fish. I would like a Geko of some sort because it would be easier for me to transport the cage home on holidays. I know we are...
The short of it is that yes I am sick of the teacher bashing that has been going on for a long time. I am most looking forward to working with...
I would say around my fourth year. This is year 8 for me. Although, I someitmes feel like a brand new teacher when I am prepping for that first...
I think it is completely normal to feel this way as a first year teacher. Especially given the difficult setting you teach in.
I believe there is an application called Quick office or something like that for the iPads. It may have a note type taking feature. we have...
Where I am middle school is generally considered 6-8. But, most of the elementary schools where I am still have 6th grade. The middle schools...
Did the OP start school late? Or retained??? To be honest, the only time I am nervous about making conversation or small talk with someone is...
21 is the federal limit, but with the kids I teach, they move on to our 18-21 transition program. However, that will change when my school will...
