I’m back in the classroom. Any f2f activities for ESL students that follow social distancing guidelines? I teach Elementary, Middle and High-school kids. Thanks!!

I can manage my classroom better if I don’t respond to emails outside of office hours. This gives my mind a break and by consequence refreshes me for the next day. It also sets a boundary.

Drop your classroom management ideas here. For my school it sure is nice to have a principal who supports a no phone policy.

How is your district implementing school reentry? How are you setting up your classrooms to meeting social distancing while still allowing for free play?

Hello Everyone,
I am need of teacher and classroom supplies. How can I get them for free? I am in DC.

Working through Google's Certified Coaching program and reading Jennie Magiera's book, Courageous Edventures: Navigating Obstacles to Discover Classroom Innovation. Wow! Where has this been all my life?! Perhaps some ideas won't work, but Chapter 10 is full of incredible and transformative ideas!

I just got brand new iPads for my classroom and need to find some apps that are appropriate for my prek students. We just went back to remote learning today. Does anyone have app suggestions?

Hey Coaches! I’m Alyssa, and I’m one of the Community Leaders here at Fishbowl. I’ve been in the classroom for 10 years and a classroom coach for 6 (mainly elementary/Pre-K). Excited to be here!

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

I am looking for ideas on how to teach spelling in the classroom.

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

I am planning on leaving teaching after 6 years in the classroom. I am not really sure where to start or what teachings skills translate to certain jobs. Any advice on where to start?

How do you integrate mindfulness in your classroom? Have you ever experienced a negative reaction from parents or administration?

I need to talk with a teacher about inappropriate behavior some parents are complaining that she has in the classroom. How do I approach this without accusing her or making her feel ambushed?

Have you felt the need to come out to show advocacy and diversity in your classroom? Even if you’re totally comfortable in your personal life, do you feel this need to be out and be an ally?

Hello everyone 👋🏾 I wanted to share a few roles we are hiring for across fund administration and fund onboarding. These roles can be remote within the US (a few states) and Ontario / British Columbia, Canada. If you’re interested and feel that your background aligns, please reach out to me to chat. The detail of roles are in the comments below:

Happy week of Christmas! How are we doing with last minute shopping?! I haven’t started 🤔

Let’s share with each other how we are making or planning on making that income .
It is a strange time we live in but it’s time to hustle up .

Hi! After 25 years of full time employment in Ophthalmology I am done with 40 hours a week bit. Does anyone know of a part-time gig in this field? Any names of headhunters?

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

I am a senior accountant with a masters and CPA credential and 3 years experience. A colleague was just promoted to senior with no credentials and 10k higher salary. My boss said he can match salary in 3 months when we have our annual review cycle. I don’t think I should have to wait. Also I said I should absolutely be paid higher than peer given my credentials. How much more though??? Also should I push to have it matched now?

Used to work at JPMC in a compliance role. Left for a few years. Interviewing for a WM KYC Onboarding Officer Associate position but have yet to speak to HR. Have interviewed with hiring manager and interviewing with ED today. The position wants 5 years of experience. Worried about the salary. Anyone know the range? Glassdoor and other places have it all over the place

Hi fishers, Has anyone bought a new vehicle and registered it under BH series of RTO? If yes, then what all documents do we need from our HR/Company?

Hi all,

The status on my ibegin portal of TCS is showing evaluated. What is the meaning of this? Salary discussion is done already. How much time will it take approximately to receive the offer letter?

Hi guys I am posting this again I have offer of almost same package from Accenture and IBM . Accenture offering is very slight more but that's not my key consideration. Which company is better in terms of job security, work life balance. That's the top most factor I am considering. Learning and project and latest niche technology is the other important factor after first 2 factors .

can i get hike in march 2024 if i join in feb last 2023

I am so beyond ready to leave my current job, but can’t yet, since bonuses are paid out in January. 😬

In the meantime, I’ve applied to a lot of similar roles (slightly higher) but have not heard - good or bad - from any. Is it common for companies to slow down hiring in December because of Q4 rush, people on holiday, etc.?

My company has given me a promotion without a raise. Any suggestions on how to deal with this?

Little background:

Asked for promotion in late 2020 - was required to skill up, after skilling up, asked again about when I'll be promoted and was denied because there is no "vacancy" for it.
Got my annual hike in Oct 2021 without the promotion. I asked HR last week again and got a random announcement email saying my promotion is w.e.f Oct 2021. ( and no raise for the newly promoted role).

What is the salary of Sr. consultant 2 and Sr. consultant 3 in ey?

I’m 9 years in. Currently taking the educational requirement for CFP through American College. I feel like I can’t focus because I am not really learning anything. Any tips to keep eyes on prize?

Is 130k and 10% bonus a good renumeration for senior software developer in Toronto area?

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.

Help! I have one beginner ESL student. He's in 9th grade and he's really falling behind. He reads at probably a 1st or 2nd grade reading level. What can I give him to improve his literacy w/o being too babyish or demeaning?

We will be starting WIDA ACCESS testing soon. How do you prepare your students?

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?

I’m retiring this year and if anyone is looking to relocate, full time ESOL teacher opening available in my school district.

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?

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?

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..,.,

What are the different ways that you prep for WIDA? I'm having the kids use Flipgrip to practice the speaking portion. Any ideas for good prompts?

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?

How are teachers with high school ELs providing services? Especially to those who are in the program but are proficient? Do you just keep in contact with the teachers?

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?

Looking for a job and willing to move anywhere, USA. Where is there a high need for ESL teachers?

I am moving to MD or VA in about 2 years from AK. Does anyone know what the requirements are for a certified , tenured teacher who is switching from music to ESL? (I will finish my Masters this school year in ESL.)

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

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?

What types of phonics programs do you use in your state for L1 ELs and have they ever been evaluated for bias and discrimination?