That's a great question! I just finished year 5 and some parts of the job definitely get easier with time. What I'm realizing now is that you...
Sigh. In theory, it seems like a great system. I used a similar running record sort of program when I tutored in college and felt it really gave...
In the past my district has been fairly lax when it comes to giving DRAs. Most teachers gave the DRA sometime in the fall and again near the end...
We have several open positions at my school and I've sat in on the interviews. Out of 10 interviews, 2 of the applicants have been from NC. My P...
In my state there is a state-wide date in which teachers under contract are supposed to let their employers know if they're not returning. Our...
I can relate. My P came to me in Feb. to "feel out" our interest in student teachers as a grade-level team. Seems he bit off more than he could...
I've sent this student to other rooms before and it's been effective. I tried to use that option this time but the student refused to move....
This is my 4th year of teaching 3rd grade and my second year at my current school. After a first year I never thought I'd make it through alive,...
My building groups our SpEd kids together (my room) and has both years I've taught there. I have a class of 20. 5 students are on an IEP for...
Just seeing the topic of this thread made my stomach flip-flop. My 3rd graders take the winter MAP test at the end of the month. Our scores from...
Our school is just under 90% FR population. Students get a full lunch which is the same for K-5. I'll admit that some days it doesn't seem like...
In my district and a district I worked in previously, workbooks are purchased through money collected from school fees. Therefore, I have felt...
This has always been an issue for me as well. In my new school it has only been compounded by the fact that students bring supplies for art and...
$900 a year. Due to my state's Fair Share laws, even if someone opts out of the union, they must pay a specified amount (usually the dues for...
I have a rolling back pack that I carry some days when I either have a lot to take into school or know I'll be taking quite a bit home. It makes...
I think I would have to pass on this one. If they're asking for this much preparation prior to an interview, I can't imagine the demands once I...
It's actually not uncommon not to hear back from thank you emails. I was on a tight deadline when I interviewed for my current position (1st to...
At this point I'd sit tight and wait to hear back from her. In the meantime, why not get more resumes out there? Be proactive and it will...
I see nothing wrong with it. If the district doesn't want to make it available to outside candidates or if it has already been filled internally,...
Sounds like it could have been a "trick" question to see what you are familiar with as well as whether you ask for clarification or admit that...
