I wish her and the students and teachers of DC the very best!
On 9/06/07, Kylie wrote: > On 9/01/07, Karla wrote: >> Just wondering what everyone thinks? > > Rhee is revolutionizing DC Public Schools by implementing > common sense measures. She is phenomenal. I hope she stays > her full term. > > Now if we can get someone brilliant for DC Public Libraries > our kids will have a great learning city.
Hi, I am working on an article for a news service this week on efforts to reduce truancy in DC public schools, and need a teacher to interview. If anyone is willing to speak with me I would be most appreciative.
On 11/27/07, sarah wrote: > Hi, > I am working on an article for a news service this week on > efforts to reduce truancy in DC public schools, and need a > teacher to interview. If anyone is willing to speak with > me I would be most appreciative.
In the DCPS school were I taught the administration doctored the attendance that was sent to the main office to get their numbers up. Attendence counts in AYP-- I happened to see a print out of attendence and it showed that my class had 100% attendance for the day before winter break. I had records showing that 6 out of my 20 students showed up. I then looked at their records more closely and realized they were fiction. I kept copies of the attendance sheets I handed in. I brought it to the principals attention, and she brushed it off. I kept the records on the report cards correct. I have a feeling truancy is much more of a problem than is reported. I would have to guess my attendence was about 80%.
Did you write the article? I would be interested to read it. The doctoring of documents in the DCPS is common place. The majority of IEP's are false. On 1/28/08, A former DCPS teacher wrote: > On 11/27/07, sarah wrote: >> Hi, >> I am working on an article for a news service this week on >> efforts to reduce truancy in DC public schools, and need a >> teacher to interview. If anyone is willing to speak with >> me I would be most appreciative. > > In the DCPS school were I taught the administration doctored > the attendance that was sent to the main office to get their > numbers up. Attendence counts in AYP-- I happened to see a > print out of attendence and it showed that my class had 100&37; > attendance for the day before winter break. I had records > showing that 6 out of my 20 students showed up. I then > looked at their records more closely and realized they were > fiction. I kept copies of the attendance sheets I handed > in. I brought it to the principals attention, and she > brushed it off. I kept the records on the report cards > correct. I have a feeling truancy is much more of a problem > than is reported. I would have to guess my attendence was > about 80&37;. > > A former DCPS teacher
My class will be reading the story the Gingerbread Man and doing a project with it. I am asking if anyone would mind assisting with this... if you would like to please email me at [email removed].
Project letter: My name is the Gingerbread Man, my friend in CLass 2H was reading a story about me and i jumped out of the storybook to visit you. My friend at school is wondering where I have run to. Please help them by sending them a picture postcard showing them the area where you live. This postcard will be posted on a large map of the world outside of my classroom. This will help the children by showing them how different parts of the world look. I know my friends will enjoy hearing from you and learning where I have run! Thank you for your help! Got to go! The Gingerbread Man
** If you would like to help my class please email me at [email removed].
Anyone struggling in the district to reform sped services at the local level? I'm trying to address the lack of resources, training for teachers regarding the needs of sped students. I'm getting nowhere.....
How are things with the new superintendent? Are teachers getting paid? Is anything improving? I still want to return to the area, but trying to figure out if it is worth applying to DCPS.
Computer Explorers is looking for teachers to fill summer teaching positions! We have opportunities in Maryland and DC for experienced teachers that want to have fun while teaching. Training, equipment and supplies provided. Please email your interest to the above address.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is currently accepting applications for the Washington, DC 2008 summer scoring session.
Participate in this unique professional development opportunity! Score NBPTS candidate responses and earn $150 per day. (Scoring sessions typically run from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, although Saturday scoring may be necessary. Lunch will be provided. NBPTS does not reimburse for travel or lodging expenses.)
Eligibility Requirements:
• Baccalaureate degree • Valid teaching license/certificate (or valid state license as a school counselor, if applying to assess the ECYA/School Counseling certificate), if required by the state • Three years of teaching experience in a preK-12 setting • Currently teaching at least half-time in the certificate area for which you are applying to assess, or a National Board Certified Teacher® in the certificate area. Retired teachers or teachers with new assignments should visit [link removed]
Summer 2008 the following certificates will be scored in WASHINGTON, DC
On 9/01/07, Karla wrote:
> Just wondering what everyone thinks?
Rhee is revolutionizing DC Public Schools by implementing
common sense measures. She is phenomenal. I hope she stays
her full term.
Now if we can get someone brilliant for DC Public Libraries
our kids will have a great lear...See More