I just got hired as a RSP teacher, I have no idea what supplies I should purchase for my desk, let alone my classroom. Any suggestions?

Does your school allow you to send out a supply list? I have to buy all the student supplies for my SPED classroom.

How do you show God’s love in the classroom?

What novels do you use in your ELA classrooms? I am curious to see what everyone else is using !

I’m using Padlet for students to post artwork. They type in a reflection of the process & post. It’s created a sense of classroom community seeing everyone’s artwork, can comment & like. First 3 Free!

Also wondering what curriculum is being used, if any, in your classrooms

Does anyone have experience working for Connections Academy or another virtual academy? I am very interested in teaching from home, but most virtual jobs I have reviewed still require you to come to an office/ school building. I want to know what it is like, specifically the work load. Would you say more or less than public? How does classroom management, amount of grading, and freedom of curriculum differ?

Just received a text from a team member stating two missionaries that traveled through Tokyo were in my classroom teaching (private school). Said they hired a company to deep clean tonight. Thoughts?

What do you use in your classroom for intervention ?

What kind of behavior systems do you use in your classroom? I teach 1st grade. I’m tired of using the folder/calendar system with 🙂/🙁 and a prize box. Any ideas?

Happy New Year! Although just a change of a digit on the calendar, the fact that we’ve rotated around the sun gives people inspiration for change. What new or altered mindset or actions will you be bringing into your classroom in 2021? 🤩

I’ve been daydreaming of a community loom in the school or classroom. Has anyone done this or have any tips? I’m wondering if people will want to participate or take the materials and “redecorate””.

Chem classroom social media. Do you use it? I have recently started and had a lot of success this year in terms of student and parent engagement. Please feel free to follow @johnstonchemistry on IG

Dropping this in a few bowls, sorry if you see it twice.
I'm transitioning from teaching 8th grade mathematics at a public school to teaching a 7/8 self-contained classroom at a charter school.
Any advice for teaching mixed grade levels or multi subject is appreciated: scheduling, classroom setup, subject order, behavior management, etc. I'm struggling to find my rhythm with only 6 weeks before kids return.
Thanks to everyone for your commitment and time, enjoy your summer!

I’m accustomed to keeping my students’ IEP folders in my classroom & being held responsible for their safekeeping. Now in a new district, I found that the Case Manager keeps all district IEPs in her office. We have to submit our updates & progress notes to her. And we have to make a planning period appointment with her to come look at any IEP folders. How does your district deal with IEP folder custody?

Please pray for me. I’m going back into the classroom soon. I praying for all of you too. This may be a rough reentry. But I know God is with us. He can absorb the bounce.

What's the best printer for a Special education self contained classroom? I have 10 students and need a printer that can handle printing work for them daily and IEPs at the end of the year. Any suggestions? Cost of 350 or less preferable

What are your experiences with blended learning in the classroom?

Our school uses Foss Kits for Science and I was told when students return, we will need to sanitize all items before and after each use. This doesn’t seem possible in a middle school setting where each period has a 4 minute break and 25 students in each period. What do you do in your classroom to minimize the amount of work needed to clean and sanitize items. I don’t want to short change the students’ hands-on experiences.

I just got an offer from IBM, before signing I would like to know what is it like to work in IBM? what are the negatives?

Hi Fishes, I am looking for a US IT recruitment profile or a US recruitment profile.. No experience but do have knowledge. please let me know if there are any openings.

Thanks 😇

Does anyone know much about the agency Ghost Note? What are they like as an employer?

Has anyone used Productboard with Jira? I’m specifically looking to understand how you manage epics within the Jira backlog. Currently our backlog contains the child issues for each epic

Hi fishes
My wife is looking for open projects in IBM.

Skill set : Java,spring,springboot,microservices
Let me know if there is any vacancies in any of the projects at IBM

Those currently hiring - Has the job market become inundated with applicants again or are you still finding qualified applicants to be scarce?

Recruiters or RC's

Which one would you prioritize?

1. A role that is in high demand internally
and has been opened for a while
Or
2. A specialized role that has a few candidates

Trying to get out of consulting. Ux is so watered down and I’m terrified that it’s going to stunt my growth. I’m overall just not happy. Sure, consulting pats decently but I love the field of UX and just get stuck making wireframes that the customer requests. The field is so competitive right now and I can’t seem to land another job. Struggling hard

Hey Fishes, I feel the RTO policy in not getting enforced rather it is getting imposed it seems (in ZS across offices). Suddenly from being employee centric they have shifted their focus to ZS culture and values. Let the thoughts pour in!

Best things to do around but not in Austin (I.e dripping springs, Fredericksburg, Colorado river/lake Travis) preferably some kind of activity that isn’t eating or drinking?

Hey fishes need 11 likes help me out

There’s no excuse that by the age of 25 you have never tried therapy. I’m speaking directly to the demographic in this group who I’m sure over 95% of people in here are earning 6 figures. Key word: TRY. I understand it’s not for everyone but to have never even attempted seeking therapy is a injustice to yourself and the people around you.

Hi fishes,

I have expertise in Tableau and Process Management (Coaching / Transformation). Studying Cloud for all 3 major CSPs. Will have something to show for all 3 by the time I get out.
YOE: 6

What should be my target package?
Current CTC: 8L

Also, should I brush my Python and Data Analytics or the aforementioned will do?

How long do you think one could coast billing between 1700 and 1800 hours? Assuming your work is quality and people generally like you (which feedback so far indicates is the case).

Happy Halloween! Who says Financial Professionals are not creative? Share what you dressed up as for work today?

Educational book recommendations! I love to read, please list any educational books you loved, especially related to special education!

IEP, 504, and those without internet will return in-person next week while rest of students remain remote. Regular Ed teachers may have students (mild Learning Disabled kiddos) in their room while teaching. They are saying it’s a liability issue if they have one student in the room with them, even though teaching other via Zoom. Thoughts? Anyone else experiencing this?

As a SPED teacher, do you feel like your admin "gets" your students and what you do for them? If not, what would you like them to know?

Does your school allow you to send out a supply list? I have to buy all the student supplies for my SPED classroom.

My students come to my class first every morning and are really hard to settle. They continue to carry on whatever they were doing on the bus. It takes about 20 min to get them settled down and doing the warm up and the class is only 45 min. Any tips?

Do IEP team members other than parents have any rights? For example, when a student is moved from an alternative placement and the amendment meeting was only held with administrators and not with the general education or special education teachers. What happens when you don’t get invited, but should be??

Countdown... beginning now

Did anyone get their Behavior Analysis certification after their masters in Special Ed? Anyone do it online?

What has been your greatest challenge this year and how have you overcome?

What is your favorite planner?

I’m accustomed to keeping my students’ IEP folders in my classroom & being held responsible for their safekeeping. Now in a new district, I found that the Case Manager keeps all district IEPs in her office. We have to submit our updates & progress notes to her. And we have to make a planning period appointment with her to come look at any IEP folders. How does your district deal with IEP folder custody?

What's the best printer for a Special education self contained classroom? I have 10 students and need a printer that can handle printing work for them daily and IEPs at the end of the year. Any suggestions? Cost of 350 or less preferable

Hi. I am a Transition teacher in California. I would like to know what is the ratio of students to staff for community outings in your districts? I have been teaching in my district for 20+ years and it has always been 4:1 ratio for our moderate/severe transition classes. Now our director is saying it's 6:1 and I don't feel like this is safe for our students.

How do you approach a stinky middle school kid or their parents with hygiene suggestions? I don’t know how to politely tell anyone that they smell bad.

I have a principal with ZERO sped experience or knowledge observing and rating me. I got all distinguished last year from my AP. He gave me all basics & 2 unsat. He’s told us to not worry about goals

Interview this week for 7th grade Special Ed Math. Any tips on what questions I can expect? I have never taught SPED but currently working on my masters. I have experience with inclusive classes

Do you work the holidays into your lesson plans this time of year? Or is it too much of a distraction from your routine? Teaching a SPED music class this year and the students have finally *mostly* become comfortable in the room and with the instruments + noise. We usually work on the same songs each week for one month, but I'm thinking of switching it up and doing Christmas/Holiday songs next week as a send off into break. I work with mostly autistic students.

How do I effectively utilize my special ed ea?

Hi! I have an interview on Monday for a Special Ed position. There are multiple positions so the interview is for Elementary / MS position. Can anyone tell me what questions I can expect to be asked?

What Sped teachers wish Gen Ed teachers knew....