Mississippi Teachers Chatboard

SHARED AND GUIDED READING

by Sheshe

Oct 8, 2007

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I would like some ideas on how you feel about Shared and
Guided Reading. I teach third grade and I'm beginning to
see a great drop in my student's reading level when they
get to third grade. I just don't understand the concept at
looking at a picture to read. Guess what? There are no
pictures in chapter ...See More

girl in gulfport /blockquote>

On 10/08/07, Sheshe wrote:
> I would like some ideas on how you feel about Shared and
> Guided Reading. I teach third grade and I'm beginning to
> see a great drop in my student's reading level when they
> get to third grade. I just don't understand the concept at
> looking at a picture to...See More

Oct 8, 2007

WILLIAM SULLIVAN HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE

by FRUSTRATED IN HOLMES COUNTY

Oct 10, 2007

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Hello,

I am a new teacher to the profession and I have began
teaching in a critical needs, Level One School in Durant,
MS. The children practically run the school. Teachers are
cursed at, threatened, subjected to daily fights and only
two security guards are at the school to assist with the
500 ...See More

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missy I moved from Leflore county 3 years ago in Greenwood MS. Go to the MS State Department of Education and look for alternate certification route if you have a degree in another area besides teaching. The Leflore County School System is always looking for teachers. Contact Roy Curry The Greenwoood city schools are rougher than the county. I worked in ...See MoreI moved from Leflore county 3 years ago in Greenwood MS. Go to the MS State Department of Education and look for alternate certification route if you have a degree in another area besides teaching. The Leflore County School System is always looking for teachers. Contact Roy Curry The Greenwoood city schools are rougher than the county. I worked in Leflore for 14 years and always had job security, but be ready to paddle. The big problem in many state is that they are cutting teachers. Your best bet is to go where there are shortages. Most of the time, these are rough schools, but if you are strong and can contol your class, it is manageable. I think that these are the best teaching experiences for beginning teachers. You will learn quickly about structure and good classrooom management. On 12/22/09, Doug wrote: > I am new on this site and actually came on to try and get info on > becoming a teacher in MS. Even though I've been out of college for > many years now, when I was in High School, fear was a great > deterant. I came from a family of teachers. My grandmother, mother, > grandfather and aunt were all career educators in MS. The rumor was > that our principle had an electric paddle. Not true but we didn't > know that. The fear of having to go the office was worse than the > actual paddling. I'll admit I got a couple of paddlings over the > years at school, but the one I got when I got home was worse. I did > my best to be a good boy. I still would like to become a teacher if > anyone has any info on how please let me know. > > On 11/27/09, Colin wrote: >> On 5/20/08, anonymous wrote: >>> This is the case in MANY schools in Mississippi. They need to >>> bring in the National Guard. >>> >>> >>> >>> >> I feel very sorry for you, I really do! >> >> Reading your post makes me realise The UK is not alone with these >> kinds of issues. I was quite shocked to read certain parts of the >> US have such problems within the education system. >> I think you have to really have zero tolerance on the low level >> classroom disruption >> >> Over in the UK these kind of issues are at critical levels with >> teachers leaving the profession in mass numbers, and others ill >> with stress. You simply have to blame the British Government for >> the unacceptable mess we have over here. 12 years ago, Tony Blair >> said on his debut speech saud, 'Education! Education! Education! >> 12 years later, it is worse, with bullying rife, gun and knife >> crime in schools and teachers being attacked ona daily basis. So >> well done, Tony! You are a star! It makes me ashamed to be British >> >> As for these issues in the US, I have recently read a few similar >> acconts to this one. Yes, one can blame parents, peer pressure, >> social standing etc, but you just can't have teachers feeling >> like this and like over here, it has to be addressed at local >> level, and if all fails, the education dept and its state >> secretary, nationally has to deal with it. Kicking kids out is no >> answer. Deal with them! Investment has to be made,too, but wisely >> in kindergarden/nursery school age and also $ spent in educating >> young parents. >> What really is worrying too, I saw a world survey about two years >> ago on countries' performances in producing A grade maths >> students. Both the US and the UK weree down in 18th and 19th >> place, respectively. That, I'm afraid is very worrying. The buck >> must stop at both the US and UK governments that have presided >> over this sham! Not sure if things are improving over your place, >> but, without question it has not got better. I think we are >> almost bottom of the league in Europe.....MMMMMMM..... >> Education"! Education! Education >> Good Luck to 'Frustrated in Holmes County.' Keep your chin up!!! >> I just hope things work out for you >> >> Colin >> >>> On 4/30/08, anon wrote: >>>> Sounds like a possible leadership issue....just an opinion >>>> >>>> On 10/10/07, FRUSTRATED IN HOLMES COUNTY wrote: >>>>> Hello, >>>>> >>>>> I am a new teacher to the profession and I have began >>>>> teaching in a critical needs, Level One School in Durant, >>>>> MS. The children practically run the school. Teachers >>>> are >>>>> cursed at, threatened, subjected to daily fights and only >>>>> two security guards are at the school to assist with the >>>>> 500 plus students there. Before I signed my contact, I >>>>> never imagined the headache and stress associated with the >>>>> position. It is a complete nightmare. I was wondering if >>>>> there was a State Contact to refer the matter to. I >>>> looked >>>>> on the Mississippi Department of Education website and I >>>> do >>>>> not see a link. Could someone offer suggestions?

Dec 25, 2009

The Apache Kid On 9/27/09, Student Teacher wrote: > I was student teaching PE last year at a suburban high > school where the > students are given a choice between Saturday dentention > and corporal punishment for things like tardies, etc. > This was primarily 11th and 12th grade girls' classes > and almost every time the student would choose a ...See MoreOn 9/27/09, Student Teacher wrote: > I was student teaching PE last year at a suburban high > school where the > students are given a choice between Saturday dentention > and corporal punishment for things like tardies, etc. > This was primarily 11th and 12th grade girls' classes > and almost every time the student would choose a > paddling. It seemed to work, as the same students > almost never got paddled twice. > > > > > > > On 9/22/09, fatcoach wrote: >> if that's the case then what is the best alternative >> to corporal punishment?...... >> >> you can make 'em write sentences......then that makes >> 'em hate writing....or even better they don't do it, >> just like they don't do their homework.....then you >> gotta write 'em up for open defiance...... >> >> you can keep 'em in for breaks or recess or after >> school......then the teacher is punished because >> somebody has to watch 'em or take 'em home..... >> >> you can suspend 'em......then they miss the most >> important thing....class time...... >> >> >> i know that corporal punishment worked for >> me........i feared my football coach at first then >> learned to respect him.....fear kept me out of >> trouble.......fear kept me in line..... >> >> if you do away with the punishments that are >> quick......the only thing remaining is >> suspension.......and i promise you that is exactly >> what kids want......a vacation.......they don't give >> a rip about your test scores, and if they are >> suspended for any extended period of time, they have >> almost no chance at making a respectable score....... >> >> i'm not responding to diminish your idea....i'm just >> saying what is the answer then? what else allows them >> to pay for the disruption and get back to class >> within about fifteen seconds...... >> >> >> if you come up with a good answer then write a >> book......you could make millions...... >> >> >> >> >> On 9/20/09, Mary wrote: >>> You obviously never read the bible: Spare Thy Rod, >>> Spoil Thy Child. >>> >>> --God >>> >>> >>> And what about the other students trying to learn >>> who cannot because the disruptions? >>> >>> I got paddled in 11th grade for smoking. Those 5 >>> licks of the paddle taught me more than anything >>> alse ever could have, even a year of Saturday >>> detention. I'm in college now and every time I >>> smell cigarette smoke, my butt aches. I'll never >>> smoke again I'm sure--that paddling may have >>> roasted my back side, but saved my lungs and life! >>> >>> >>> >>> On 9/20/09, ga wrote: >>>> Mary - if you are an educator - you make me sick >>>> with such a comment - It takes brains to >>>> discipline a child effectively without hitting. >>>>> Hitting children with paddles is abusive IMHO>

Feb 7, 2011

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I left a teaching job over a year ago by resigning. The
principal and I had words and could not reach an
agreement, so I left. I have since been on several
interviews, but not hired. I know they are checking my
references and calling this principal. Am I doomed to be
unemployed forever? I did work severa...See More

Am I Doomed?

by Stupid

Oct 12, 2007

girl in gulfport /blockquote>

On 10/12/07, Stupid wrote:
> I left a teaching job over a year ago by resigning. The
> principal and I had words and could not reach an
> agreement, so I left. I have since been on several
> interviews, but not hired. I know they are checking my
> references and calling this principal. Am ...See More

Oct 12, 2007

how is it going in your districts

by tired teacher

Oct 13, 2007

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I hear that morale in our district is lower than it has
ever been. What about your districts/schools?

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Teachers Rock Do you suppose admin is taking loads of work home > to do at night and on weekends?

I think administrators are at work right now, taking a break by reading this website. Some of us are trying to take the load off our teachers by working 13 hours days during the week and coming in on weekends. But teaching is an honorable and critical p...See More

Oct 24, 2009

MSGIRL On 10/13/07, tired teacher wrote: > I hear that morale in our district is lower than it has > ever been. What about your districts/schools?

I taught school for 30 years and retired after $200.00 was stolen out of my filing cabinet. When that happened, I said, "I do not have to take this anymore. I am retiring." In other words, 3 week...See More

Oct 24, 2009

priority schools

by tired teacher

Oct 13, 2007

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Are any of you in a priority school? If so, can you give
me some pointers on the portfolio? I need ideas on what I
can use for my contribution to school improvement.

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I would like to know the real function of special
education teachers. Our school is "inclusion" but I only
see teachers sitting with their assigned student with
little interaction with the class as a whole.
I'm just curious as to how inclusion should be. The way I
see it is that they really don't have to...See More

SPED

by JustRead

Oct 13, 2007

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Elisabeth Nations /blockquote>

On 10/13/07, JustRead wrote:

ike to know the real function of special
> education teachers. Our school is "inclusion" but I only
> see teachers sitting with their assigned student with
> little interaction with the class as a whole.
> I'm just curious as to how inclusion should be. The ...See More

Oct 18, 2007

Teachers Rock On 10/13/07, JustRead wrote: > I would like to know the real function of special > education teachers. Our school is "inclusion" but I only > see teachers sitting with their assigned student with > little interaction with the class as a whole. > I'm just curious as to how inclusion should be. The way I > see it is that they really...See More

Oct 24, 2009

test item specs

by tired teacher

Oct 14, 2007

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Has anyone noticed that under competency 2 there are very
few samples? I need samples for the numbered items
underneath the competency. It makes me wonder why mde
hasn't provided more.

happy in 4th (I think) /blockquote>

I wonder how much of this is about money. I assume they have
to pay teachers to make test questions for the item specs.
Maybe they just give CEUs. Either way we need more. I am
getting very tired and it is only October. Lord, help me
make it through the year. Wish I was closer to 25 years.
Since Barber d...See More

Oct 15, 2007

MS Curriclulm Framer

by JustRead

Oct 22, 2007

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Does anyone have knowledge of the MS Curriculum Framer
website that the state dept. has started? If so, how does
it differ from the student monitoring system?

teacher /blockquote>

All it is are lessons for Understanding by Design.

n 10/22/07, JustRead wrote:
> Does anyone have knowledge of the MS Curriculum Framer
> website that the state dept. has started? If so, how does
> it differ from the student monitoring system?
>

Oct 22, 2007