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As a case manager. how long does it take you to prep for a ARD / IEP meeting? Going off of last year, my average was about 3 -3.5 hours. Just curious if I am just super slow or not.

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They are putting life skills students in resource for math and reading. Once you do this, they are required to take normal state assessment like STAAR. They are not cognitively ready for any of this. … more

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Do you certify a kid with anxiety (to the point it’s impacting academics and peer friendships) under emotional impairment or OHI?

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Anyone in OC, CA looking to work 2pm to 6pm? After-school program is hiring LVNs, RNs, Behavior Technicians and Aides

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Has anyone ever tried servicing 8-15 students in the Resource setting at one time within a 30 minute period, with little to no para support due to staff shortage? I'm servicing 13 fourth graders … more

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Is anyone else guilty of diagnosing their colleagues and administrators? Especially during staff meetings?

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Any elementary art teachers out there working with center classes? I have four, three are 1-4 th grade- multiage and one is kindergarten. I’m not super thrilled to have them to be honest. It is a LOT… more

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I ‘m a Sped teacher at a charter school. I’m tired of continuously having to swallow my pride & remain quiet during parent meetings with principals, sped supervisors, teachers …& the parent of a chi… more

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Hi friend am new here

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I've gotten into adaptive tech lately and I'm curious what the market is in educational equipment for switch adaptions.
I have usually just done my own for years. Recently it was pointed out to me th… more

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I took a position that seemed to fall in line with my experience. I get into the position and it is not what they represented. If I knew the dynamics of staff and that the students didn't actually… more

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Hello everyone. For SPED teachers.... I am teaching sped history and science for 7/8 mixed classes. I also have never taught science before.

Can anyone recommend some good places to start? Good websites/curriculum… more

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Curious if anyone has used the TEACCH method in their ASD class and what are your thoughts.

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Hello, I have taught elementary resource for the past five years. I accepted a HS resource position for this year. I’ve never taught HS before. Does anyone have any advice, tips or share how you ran y… more

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I just found out that the contracted teacher for the 6-8 class decided not to take the position after all. Now I am stuck teaching 5-8. I did not want to deal with a certain student who is 7th grade. … more

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Our special needs kids are different thinkers. They really are undiscovered gifts!

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Here I go with the anxiety. I was just told that because no Teachers have applied for the 2 vacancies we have, I will be teaching EC-6th Grade Life Skills with no pay increase.

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Does anyone do push-in high school math and co-teach with a regular education teacher?

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Anyone in here has a second endorsement in foreign language? Can you share your experience? Thank you!

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Welp, I got fired from my 5th school in 10 years. 🥴 Drop some encouraging words below 👇🏾

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I just put in to be a B.I. para full-time in my district! Everyone thinks I'm crazy but I love it!!

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Amen❤️

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Teachers how’s your health? How many have been diagnosed with cancer or kidney disease? Overweight? Depressed?

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Anyone have any good book recommendations for supporting students with autism in elementary classrooms? I’ve had a caseload with only students with learning disabilities and students with adhd since b… more

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I am taking the position of special education teacher with a new district who is starting a new autism program. They said I will be hands on in the development of the program. Being a first year teach… more

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Any one have any good questions to ask elementary sped candidates? I want to know what the candidates know about science of reading and how they would support students with autism and ADHD. We’re reva… more

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My year as an inclusion teacher was challenging. How do you feel about pushing SDC mild moderate students in the general education classrooms?

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I have been asked to review Teach Town K-5. Please give me pros and cons. If you currently use it, how does it work for you?

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