Does anyone live and breathe the Arkansas Comprehensive Literacy Model? We are going through the process of becoming a partner in the model and am wondering about any thoughts or pointer people have about the workload, resources, effectiveness, or any other tidbits you can give a floundering teacher.
I teach 5th grade in WI and am hoping for some guidance from teachers in the state that started it all :)
teacherOn 5/04/08, Linda wrote: > Okay, this is scary, > > Our district is going full speed ahead on this model and no > one is responding? I guess I am just looking for confirmation > that it is working... > > :) Anyone?? > Linda - Still in Green Bay... > > On 4/17/08, Linda wrote: >> Does anyone live and breathe the A...See MoreOn 5/04/08, Linda wrote: > Okay, this is scary, > > Our district is going full speed ahead on this model and no > one is responding? I guess I am just looking for confirmation > that it is working... > > :) Anyone?? > Linda - Still in Green Bay... > > On 4/17/08, Linda wrote: >> Does anyone live and breathe the Arkansas Comprehensive >> Literacy Model? We are going through the process of >> becoming a partner in the model and am wondering about any >> thoughts or pointers people have about the workload, >> resources, effectiveness, or any other tidbits you can give >> a floundering teacher. >> >> I teach 5th grade in WI and am hoping for some guidance >> from teachers in the state that started it all :) >> >> Cheers, Linda Can I tell you that our district is going full speed ahead, hired lots of new teachers and is now rifting them all! most of them just got trained in your approach which the district used a lot of money to do so and now they have no more to keep them!! Have any suggestions?
I have wondered what it says about Arkansas that our chatboard is almost entirely devoted to arguments about corporal punishment. Is this really the topic that is most important to Arkansas teachers?
I'm not in ARK. but this is the topic they will respond to. Only other person that I see post here that has an origional thought is Jack!
On 4/29/08, Rebecca wrote: > I have wondered what it says about Arkansas that our > chatboard is almost entirely devoted to arguments about > corporal punishment. Is this really the topic that is most > important to Arkansas teachers?
There will always be a need for spankings for some people because they may not have received any guidance at home and may need some disciple as a last resort after timeouts, counseling, and bargaining have not worked. As the head male in my family of 15 sibings, spankings were necessary sometimes in order to keep order in a large family. For some children time-out or counseling may be enough to get your point across. But, some children are raised in families where spanking is how the child is raised by fowllowing the bible's teaching of "spare the rod, spoil the child." To an extent, this my be true, due to the many families that seek help with wayward children through T.V. shows such as "The Nanny" to help raise their children. Spankings should be used as a "last resort" after all fails. Wake up "Spanking and what a shame!" We live in the "real world" where children are growing up dictating to the parents and abusing them. You must plan on being one of those parents. Ha-ha.
On 4/23/08, eddie pearl wrote: > There will always be a need for spankings for some people > because they may not have received any guidance at home and > may need some disciple as a last resort after timeouts, > counseling, and bargaining have not worked. As the head > male in my family of 15 sibings, spankings were necessary > sometimes in order to keep order in a large family. For > some children time-out or counseling may be enough to get > your point across. But, some children are raised in > families where spanking is how the child is raised by > fowllowing the bible's teaching of "spare the rod, spoil > the child." To an extent, this my be true, due to the many > families that seek help with wayward children through T.V. > shows such as "The Nanny" to help raise their children. > Spankings should be used as a "last resort" after all > fails. Wake up "Spanking and what a shame!" We live in > the "real world" where children are growing up dictating to > the parents and abusing them. You must plan on being one > of those parents. Ha-ha.
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Is anyone driving from N.W. Arkansas to the NTLP orientation meeting on June 27th? My car's not in great condition, but I've got gas money for anyone willing to give me a ride!
On 7/07/10, Wilma Bates wrote: > On 5/20/08, Dinah Allen wrote: >> Our committee is working on an ISS curriculum. Is there >> anyone that could give us a copy of one that works for >> you? Dinah Allen > > Did you get any information on ISS? I will have ISS in a > middle school this year.
>>>>...See MoreOn 7/07/10, Wilma Bates wrote: > On 5/20/08, Dinah Allen wrote: >> Our committee is working on an ISS curriculum. Is there >> anyone that could give us a copy of one that works for >> you? Dinah Allen > > Did you get any information on ISS? I will have ISS in a > middle school this year. >
>>>>I would set up cubby holes that the student cannot see the person next to them. Students who are in my ISS know they have to work or I will add additional days to ISS There is no talking whatsoevr and breaks come every two hours. We have about 12 at a time. We set up male, female, male then skip a cube female male female female male. I a student talks or passes a note. We add on two days and I have on occassion paddled them for their offense. If I do decide to use the paddle I still add on one extra ISS
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It is VERY competitive in Arkansas, you're right. I just got a job in a central Arkansas public school after two years of trying to do so. It might be best to go to a smaller district first, get to know lots of people and then try to get in to a bigger one. Little Rock has a TON of openings right before school starts if you live in central Arkansas. North Little Rock is very friendly and Pulaski County was harder to get in. NWA is a lot harder due to the U of A turning out about 40 Masters graduates a year. (I was one of them). Good luck!
On 5/29/08, Grace wrote: > I want to move to Arkansas to teach, however, I have heard > that the competition is high. How can I get my foot in > the door when I live out of state?
On 8/01/08, KinderTeacher wrote: > Hi Grace, &g...See MoreI do not think it is hard to get a job in AR. I have never had a problem. I think alot of it depends on what you teach and where you want to teach. I had a friend who moved to NWA and had a job in April before school was even out for the following year. What part of AR are you looking at?
On 8/01/08, KinderTeacher wrote: > Hi Grace, > > It is VERY competitive in Arkansas, you're right. I just got > a job in a central Arkansas public school after two years of > trying to do so. It might be best to go to a smaller > district first, get to know lots of people and then try to > get in to a bigger one. Little Rock has a TON of openings > right before school starts if you live in central Arkansas. > North Little Rock is very friendly and Pulaski County was > harder to get in. NWA is a lot harder due to the U of A > turning out about 40 Masters graduates a year. (I was one of > them). > Good luck! > > On 5/29/08, Grace wrote: >> I want to move to Arkansas to teach, however, I have heard >> that the competition is high. How can I get my foot in >> the door when I live out of state?