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Now, again, we have adopted another "new" model. I've been silent for too long. Confusion sets in at Miami-Dade as ETO creeps into the schools. Teach a concept in a few minutes using "gradual release model." Low performing/Title 1 students (in general) need more practice and more than a few minutes of "gradual release" to grasp concepts. Additional...See MoreNow, again, we have adopted another "new" model. I've been silent for too long. Confusion sets in at Miami-Dade as ETO creeps into the schools. Teach a concept in a few minutes using "gradual release model." Low performing/Title 1 students (in general) need more practice and more than a few minutes of "gradual release" to grasp concepts. Additionally, guided by "coaches" who know NOTHING themselves. Teachers are forced to give highest ratings to ETO staff and coaches, or risk being reported to the principal. Teachers are given a review sheet and it must be completed in the presence of the coach and/or ETO staffmember. Keep your job=highest rating on survey! That's the modus operandi of the Miami-Dade Schools ETO. In "low performing" and Title 1 schools, "low" and "high" students are seated together, even during tests, low students copy from high students, data gives appearance of "making gains." More than half will certainly do poorly on the FCAT, unless high/low seating pairs and proctors look the other way. That's how Miami-Dade County Schools inaccurately earn national accolades. Again continuing the modus operandi of Miami-Dade Schools. If individual seating and proper outside proctoring is in place, struggles of students would be accurately reflected in the assessment scores, therefore proper remediation would be given. A novel idea! Here in Florida, we prefer the quick easy route so county top staff can earn their bonuses and we have the appearance of making gains! Again, it's Florida, we continue to be the laughing stock! Cheating and shoring up the data in school districts, have been going on around the country. It's nothing new. Superintendents create the appearance of making gains to earn bonuses, while receiving kickbacks from book companies and other private educational agencies in exchange for purchasing their products. Miami-Dade - "low" schools are in turmoil. Teachers are frustrated! Eradicate ETO! Go Math should GO AWAY!
I have been doing phone interviews for MS & HS math positions in Seminole County. After every interview I feel overwhelmed! I will be moving from private school education in AR. The schools seem very different from what I'm accustomed to! Would like to be able to discuss some of my concerns with FL classroom teachers. Thanks!
Any idea if we should expect to see A+ money this year?
by Ex-Teacher
Dec 1, 2013
It seems FL is following in the footsteps of NY and LA by publicly shaming teachers.
I demand to see the rankings of firefighters based on how quickly the fires were put out. No matter how big the fire was when they arrived. No matter if accelerant was used. NO EXCUSES.
Here's a really good Pinterest Pin that links you up to a lot of educational games for grade K-5! Most of the games are aligned to Common Core I believe (math, reading, language arts and such). I like to project stuff like this on my Smartboard.
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