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Age at initial referral

by Zday

Nov 1, 2013

A parent came in today asking about a referral for a 19 year old. What is the age limit for starting an initial IEP for a student? I thought it was before 18th birthday.

sped On 11/01/13, Zday wrote: > A parent came in today asking about a referral for a 19 > year old. What is the age limit for starting an initial IEP > for a student? I thought it was before 18th birthday.

I've never seen any limitation on age for initial referral up to age 21. My guess is that the kid is a 5th year senior, and it look...See More

Nov 2, 2013

class on medicare

by go

Nov 2, 2013

Learn what Medicare supplement vs advantage. Frankfort park district November 7 3pm.

by 2 Spanish Young Adults

Nov 4, 2013

Need an ESL teacher for two students, private lessons, and 50 hours each! Email me asap if interested!

Jason Catizone Hi, my name is Jason, and I began tutoring English in 2001. I offer online English sessions, and can help these two students to speak more and comprehend better.

I can provide my resume, too, of course, and I'm confident that we can work together to help these two students improve. Thanks! Jason

On 11/04/13, 2 Spanish Young Adult...See More

Jan 6, 2014

Middle School Courses-Univ of Phoenix

by Ms. Palm

Nov 13, 2013

I currently teach 2nd grade but I am interested in teaching middle school. Has anyone taken the middle school classes at Univ of Phoenix to obtain their MIDS endorsement? If so, were there any observation, practicum hours, or specific assignments where I will need to have access to middle school students. I just want to prepare myself and give my t...See More

Benefits at charter schools in Chicago

by wondering

Nov 16, 2013

Are charter schools in Chicago free to make up their policy concerning sick days, disability leave, etc. or do they follow guidelines and policies set by CPS or other government agencies?

Bilingual or ESL Endorsement?

by Jill

Nov 16, 2013

Which endorsement is more marketable in today's workplace - and ESL or a Bilingual Endorsement? Thanks for your input!

sped On 11/16/13, Jill wrote: > Which endorsement is more marketable in today's workplace - > and ESL or a Bilingual Endorsement? Thanks for your input!

Actually there is a lot of overlap. Bilingual teachers can and will typically teach ESL courses, but ESL teachers obviously can't teach bilingual classes if they aren't certified and don'...See More

Nov 16, 2013

IL pays Paul Vallas $1200 per day while CT pays $900 daily?

by "not the lowest bidder"

Nov 26, 2013

Do you ever feel as though the world is going crazy? Corporate crazy! Read post linked below.

School Choice, Tracking & Resegregation

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Mar 20, 2014

Linked below is the first of 4 excerpts we'll be sharing from the new book "On the Same Track: How Schools Can Join the Twenty-First-Century Struggle Against Resegregation" by school administrator Carol Corbett Burris (Beacon Press, March 18, 2014).

Coming soon: an opportunity to win a free copy of the book!

This excerpt reveals ...See More

"I'm One of the Worst Teachers in My State"

Mar 13, 2014

In "I'm One of the Worst Teachers in My State" award-winning teacher Simone Ryals writes:

In the past decade, I have been greatly moved and honored to win numerous awards and been nominated for more still. My curriculum night presentations are always standing room only, because I’m the funny teacher who is going to make that half hour co...See More

How to teach less helplessness, more independence

by Kathleen

Mar 12, 2014

Today's article for educators:

Dealing with Learned Helplessness by Barbara Blackburn and Dr. Bradley Witzel

Learned helplessness is a process of conditioning where student seek help from others even when they have mastered information. Are your practices inadvertently fostering helplessness in students? What can teachers do to t...See More

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