I have been an elementary reading specialist for 8 years and before that I was a first grade teacher for 10 years. Thinking of making a jump to middle school reading specialist. Any advice? Thoughts?

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Do it. Try something new. What's the worst that will happen? You can do it. Do your pros and cons. Research, ask questions. Good luck!

I have work with middle schoolers for 20 years and love this age group. As a reading specialist you may find some unique issues, but they merely present an interesting challenge.

Do it. You will feel like you are on vacztion

What did you decide?

Middle school is the best! Try to make sure you use relevant materials. I tell my kuds, "Its not that you can't reas. Its that you won't read!"

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