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This week was so stressful. I have had other teachers at work tell me I am lucky that I don't have very many students this year and that I have so much help in my room. Personally, I'd rather have more kids and less help. Well, maybe not less help. I'd like to swap one of my paras. This is my third year with this guy (or is it my fourth?). I also had him in my room a few years ago for part of a year. I have to tell you all that I've done my penance. If you don't know him you'd think he's very intelligent and helpful. Well, let me tell you different. We were doing "journaling" in class yesterday. The students were to choose pictures on a choice sheet to answer questions. To be fair, it was the first time we'd done this. However, the instructions were simple. 1. Ask the question. 2. Show the student the communication sheet and read the words/symbols to the student. Have the student point to what they want to say. 4. Assist the student to cut out that choice. 5. Assist the student to put ...See More
KT I have a para like that too. She comes off intelligent, says things that you indicate she knows what she is doing. But in action doesn't demonstrate it. Her judgement is so poor. She has worked in the district at all levels with every teacher complaining about her. She has been on a plan of improvement in my building. Instead of the district lettin...See More
Sep 6, 2014
This and That I can so relate!

On 9/06/14, KT wrote: > I have a para like that too. She comes off intelligent, says > things that you indicate she knows what she is doing. But in > action doesn't demonstrate it. Her judgement is so poor. She > has worked in the district at all levels with every teacher > complaining about her. She has bee...See More
Sep 7, 2014


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