Admin is thinking of leveling the 9 - 12 th grade using the ELPA21 scores from a year ago to place students in Levels 1, 2, and 3. What are your experiences with this? Your thoughts?

HNY! For those of you that took the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam, how did you prepare for it? Study materials, hours, etc?

I recently received an offer for 200k€ in Amsterdam. Includes travel, 30% ruling, holiday pay.

Any idea if that is enough to cover a mortgage on a flat within biking distance from the city center without over spending on housing?

(3 small kids and a non-working partner)

I joined fishbowl a month ago and while I’ve seen a couple contentious debates but I must say I’m pleasantly surprised at how respectfully ppl comment on this app even when disagreeing. Usually anonymity on the internet brings out the absolute worst in ppl; they type things anonymously that they would NEVER say in person smh. But I really haven’t seen horrible comments here. I wonder what makes this app diff frm others?

Hi all, how many of the big 4 accept 3 months notice period?

How Fidelity Banagalore provides the compensation ? Is that good ?

I know this is small dollars, but my firm only pays $25 per months for my cell phone. We all work remotely, so using cell a lot. Is it silly for me to push for full reimbursement? Is that pretty standard?

Good answer for “what motivates you” for MBB interview without the mention of 💵

Any metaverse coins I should be looking at? What’s the next big thing? Have a few grand to gamble away.

Hi Fishes
How is EY Embryonics? Is there a work life balance in the team?

Can someone please help me with investment banking hierarchy grade in BNY. what those grades are position wise.

Hi i am supposed to join capgemini tomorrow. Got an email to submit documents as part of virtual onboarding. I have submitted the same and then i got another email stating "ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION YOU WILL RECEIVE READY RECKONER EMAIL". any recent joinees who can help me with what this is?

Good places to scuba with lower currency value (cheaper hotels, food, etc.)?

That Biden speech was appalling.. How did his team approve a message like this, and what was that blood red background?!

What is the best agency poised for growth in OHG in 2021 and why?

Remind me when TDUMP served the 🇺🇸 by being in the military or any of his sons? Oh that’s right. Never. But Biden’s son did. Hmmmm

For anyone that is CPHQ certified - how has this certification benefited you? Do you think it has improved your job prospects? Thanks in advance!

I just got a new student who was placed in 6th grade. However, based on her age and schooling, she should be in 7th. I talked to her and she agrees. Have you ever advocated for a student to be placed in a differnt grade?

Recently applied to get ESOL endorsed. I have a student from Argentina who is struggling over distance learning. Any tips from veterans on effective methods that can cross over into the digital world?

Who has a good online planner that works well for planning your EL classes? Does it work well when switching between in-person, hybrid or distance learning? Is it free or affordable?

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of Where the Red Fern Grows in Spanish? I can’t find one anywhere I’ve looked. Thanks!

I teach Spanish for 5th grade. I am interested in going into TESOL but scared if the workload of starting over and the transition. Can you tell me what the daily TESOL esl teacher life is like? Sheltered instruction, esl, or TESOL?

Any ideas for teaching ESL students (especially those with very limited English and formal schooling skills, computer skills) virtually bc of the corona virus?

As an ESL teacher, do you ever feel forgotten by your school staff when it comes to Teacher Appreciation Week? Not that I have to get something, but....

What are some things your current ESL compliance specialists are doing that are working well for you, students, & school?
What are some things you would like to see in this position that you currently do not? (Ways we can be supporting you & your students in this role.)
Anything else you would like to say about improving ESL services in general.
Thanks!

So, I have 1 class of SLIFE students (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Ed). What are some good life skills to teach them to help them adapt? A lot of them will be able to work soon.

I have been charged with leading a PD on ESL strategies for content teachers in the new year. I'm still pretty new and the only ESL teacher at my school. Any tips, resources, ideas about what to include?

Most of my students are Spanish-speaking and only want to speak their native language to each other. How do I discourage this, but in a positive way?

I had a student tell me that he was learning more English by playing a Clue-like game called, Among Us. He asked if I could host a game for the class. The next day, during a workshop, the speaker brought it up as well. I checked it out and it looks promising and would certainly hook the students. Has anyone tried this?

We have ESL students who speak languages like Mongolian that no one in our school speaks and can translate. How do I communicate with parents? How do I get them to feel more welcome/comfortable?

How many students do you have to pull out at one time? What do you think is an optimal number? I think 5-8 is perfect.

Are your schools talking about ACCESS scores not counting this year/kids not exiting next year bc of covid?

Has anyone every heard or use iLit ELL in their classroom? What is your take?

Would it be helpful to have a google drive folder so we can share resources?

I’m trying to write a grant for iPads for my DL class - what apps do you use/ have used that would be useful for that specific group? We especially need to focus on language development across content

Admin wants to level our high schoolers into ELD 1, 2, and 3, which would mean mixing up freshmen and seniors...our staff is against it, but they are reacting to ELPA scores which, according to those who don't understand the strands, look abyssmal. I need some moral support here..,.,