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So how many of you counselors, elementary specifically, are the test coordinator for your school?

The thought of having to do this when I eventually become an elementary school counselor makes me want to throw myself in front of a bus.
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amy On 4/20/12, CRCT Hater wrote: > So how many of you counselors, elementary specifically, are > the test coordinator for your school? > > The thought of having to do this when I eventually become > an elementary school counselor makes me want to throw > myself in front of a bus.

I am and I am in one of the largest elem scho...See More
May 2, 2012
NC Counselor I have been the test coordinator at my school (elementary Pk-5/ 830 students) for the past 10 years. At first, I was dismayed. However, once I networked with some counselors in my district, I took tips and tricks for organizing all the materials and scheduling. At this point, I pretty much have it down to a science and use the same system year afte...See More
Jul 28, 2012
Teacher C Every Counselor I know is the Test Coordinator. It really is awful, I'm afraid to say. Most Counselors spend the 2 month period surrounding testing in a state of survival, putting everything else to the side.

On 4/20/12, CRCT Hater wrote: > So how many of you counselors, elementary specifically, are > the test coordinator for your s...See More
Aug 16, 2012
Brian Yes, Especially at the Elementary School you will be totally consumed with the state testing. In our state the students Grade 3 through 6 sit the test three times even if they reach proficiency on the first try. So it doesn"t allow for anything else during those times which often can be spread over 2 to 3 weeks. A train might be better.

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Sep 27, 2012
Cal-Kid On 4/20/12, CRCT Hater wrote: > So how many of you counselors, elementary specifically, are > the test coordinator for your school? > > The thought of having to do this when I eventually become > an elementary school counselor makes me want to throw > myself in front of a bus.

I was a middle school counselor, now retired,...See More
Nov 5, 2012


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