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special education

by Kimberly

Mar 4, 2016

Hi! I am brand new to this forum! and I was wondering if I could get some feedback on the environment of special education in North Carolina? I know the dismal state of education in general in N.C. but does anyone here have some advice for someone wanting to teach mild/moderate elementary school? Thank you ahead of time for any and all advice!

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Sardar Kimberly,

Agree 100&37; with A.

Also, special ed teachers might be 5&37; or 10&37; of the teachers in a high school, but reliably make up 25&37; of the admin.

If you have a special ed background, you will almost certainly get hired as an admin as soon as you are qualified.

The good news from my...See MoreKimberly,

Agree 100&37; with A.

Also, special ed teachers might be 5&37; or 10&37; of the teachers in a high school, but reliably make up 25&37; of the admin.

If you have a special ed background, you will almost certainly get hired as an admin as soon as you are qualified.

The good news from my perspective is that you probably are better off as a school if you have at least one admin who is familiar with the way special needs education works. Like A said, an important part of this is the legal issues, the paperwork, etc. An admin who has experience with special needs students probably improves the environment of understanding at a school.

On the other hand, I have recently been observed/evaluated by someone who has never taught a class bigger than 6 children. The observation went well for me, but this admin has only 4 years of teaching experience, and that experience was with special needs students. Can't really spell. Doesn't really seem to ever hang out near the special ed classroom (which is right next to my classroom). So, I am not sure if there was a lot of competition for the job this admin landed. This is a tough problem to unravel: this admin apparently has no idea what I am doing in my class. On the flip side, I would have no idea how to assess the effectiveness of the special needs faculty.

The students who are in service clubs at our school have activities which try to include the special needs students as much as possible. It helps that the lead teacher in our school's special needs dept is good at her job, super-involved in the school, laid-back, and cheery.

Elementary school specifically? It seems analogous to my situation with the older students from what I hear. Much depends on the principal at your school, the school district, etc. Commenter A suggested that there are ample resources for special ed, and I would agree. Most classroom funding seems to be driven my wants & needs, but funding for special needs seems to be driven and guaranteed by legalities and mandates.

I have never had a bad experience with special needs teachers, so either I am lucky or someone has been doing a good job of hiring. Most of the certified (teacher) job openings in our district seem to be for special needs, and these jobs stay open for weeks or even months. Therefore I assume that the pool of applicants for these positions is smaller than that for PE jobs - jobs which seem to get filled immediately. Either that, or like "A" said, people just burn out at every school but mine.

Those thoughts are based on my experiences, so others may have different views.

Mar 5, 2016

Kimberly On 3/04/16, Kimberly wrote: > Hi! I am brand new to this forum! and I was wondering if > I could get some feedback on the environment of special > education in North Carolina? I know the dismal state of > education in general in N.C. but does anyone here have > some advice for someone wanting to teach mild/moderate > elementary sc...See More

Mar 5, 2016

Northern Virginia District Job Fair

by Mr. Jones

Feb 22, 2016

A friend of mine is a Principal in Loudoun County, Virginia(30 miles NW of Washington, DC/ nations wealthiest county) and they will be in the Greensboro Area recruiting teachers March 9th and 10th at the Hampton Inn, Greensboro Airport.

Please follow the URL below to register

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Be careful what you wish for

by TLC

Feb 3, 2016

From an observer:

"SO I'm here at the state board mtg, listening to discussion on standard 6. DPI recommends removing standard 6 but to continue collecting testing and ASW data. Recommends giving to districts student artifacts (testing data) but that these not be used as indicators of employment.

Wait for it...

So i...See More

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Bill T NC (now retired) On 2/19/16, Ex- NC Science Teacher wrote: > Any teacher who votes for Republicans in North Carolina, > at any level, is undermining their own economic and > professional self-interest. Unfortunately, many of the > state's teachers (particularly in majority white, rural areas), > cling to an outmoded, horribly conservative world-view ...See More

Feb 20, 2016

Raleigh Teach On 2/20/16, Bill T NC (now retired) wrote: > On 2/19/16, Ex- NC Science Teacher wrote: >> Any teacher who votes for Republicans in North Carolina, >> at any level, is undermining their own economic and >> professional self-interest. Unfortunately, many of the >> state's teachers (particularly in majority white, rural area...See More

Feb 20, 2016

by tlc

Feb 2, 2016

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Steve On 2/06/16, High school wrote:

> When the state final exam is 20&37; of course grade and their > exam grade is a 50 and we are to record a passing > for the course. > Oh, and I really appreciate that a 40 question multiple choice > test is used to assess a course for which I planned and > executed 8000+ minutes of ins...See More

Feb 7, 2016

High school
> I agree. We count the exam as 25&37; of the final grade. I
> very rarely had anyone score below a 70 but this year I
> had several. I'm convinced it is only because the bar was
> lowered and the kids are good at figuring out the minimum
> effort they need to put forth to get by. I wasn't aware
> the lowes...See More

Feb 7, 2016

health plan vote postponed

by jean

Feb 3, 2016

From wral: The board overseeing North Carolina's health plan for teachers, state employees and retirees says it will delay discussion of controversial changes that sparked concerns among many beneficiaries.

Board members are scheduled to meet on Friday at 3 p.m. to vote on changes in store for 2017, including some rises in costs for member...See More

by tlc

Feb 3, 2016

Dear Concerned Citizens,

This Friday, the NC State Health Plan Board of Trustees is considering eliminating the 80/20 health insurance plan currently available to all NC teachers and state employees (for a fee). This would force them to take the more costly 70/30 plan (and also eliminate coverage for spouses). This change would increase he...See More

Do you belong to SEANC

by explorer

Feb 1, 2016

Can teachers join SEANC? Are any of you members. I have no interest in NCAE. Their dues are high and `I can't see a thing they have done for us. I heard legislators are more willing to work with SEANC. Do they let teachers join? I really don't see anything clear about that on their website. Do you belong?

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clc I'm a retired teacher. I remember when NCAE, working with a more teacher friendly legislature, was able to substantially improve the salaries and conditions of teachers in NC. They fought loudly and actively for those benefits and salaries that you want. The more conservative legislature made it their agenda to eviserate NCAE. SEANC kowtowed to the...See MoreI'm a retired teacher. I remember when NCAE, working with a more teacher friendly legislature, was able to substantially improve the salaries and conditions of teachers in NC. They fought loudly and actively for those benefits and salaries that you want. The more conservative legislature made it their agenda to eviserate NCAE. SEANC kowtowed to the GA and were not supportive of NCAE in any way. It is true that salaries for non-teacher NC employees had not improved in any major way for a number of years and SEANC members were ticked off that teacher salaries had increased so much more than theirs had.

I think your anger with NCAE is misplaced. They have been "busted" by an anti-teacher legislature. As long as SEANC is weak and submissive (which they have been), they have been left alone and pretty much ignored by the legislature. They don't have a long history of major accomplishments.

Direct your anger at your state legislature.

On 2/02/16, explorer wrote: > Well- that's good info to know..but I also see they are > fighting hard to retain our state benefits. It looks like if > someone doesn't fight our health care is going down the > toilet. NCAE seems powerless and ineffective. I like the > SEANC agenda regarding our benefits. Glad they indicted the > former director - can't fault the whole organization just for > his behavior. We as teachers get that treatment all the time. > I surely don't want to return it. Just exploring...not sure - > reading and listening. I just know someone has to go to bat > for our future as state employees. > > On 2/01/16, clc wrote: >> The former executive director of the SEANC was charged in >> 2015 with spending almost half a million dollars of SEANC >> funds for personal use. I'm not sure if the trial has >> happened yet. >> >> SEANC was angry with NCAE for a number of years because >> NCAE's teacher members were receiving raises while other >> state employees were being ignored. It was a legitimate >> grievance. SEANC played ball with the General Assembly >> when the NCAE was being critical of them. THE GA punished >> NCAE for their criticism by forbidding the automatic >> withdrawal of NCAE dues from teacher paychecks. SEANC >> members (non teacher state employees),however, could still >> have their dues automatically taken from their paychecks. >> The GA also offered professional liability insurance to NC >> teachers since NCAE had provided that as a benefit of >> joining. >> >> This was a pretty successful attempt by the GA to break the >> back of the closest thing NC had to a pro-teacher lobby. >> In effect, your Republican legislators did their version of >> union busting-although of course there are no public unions >> in NC by law. SEANC stood by and watched and hoped the GA >> would throw them some bones. >> >> I don't know if SEANC has teacher members. They'll >> probably take your money. >> >> On 2/01/16, explorer wrote: >>> Can teachers join SEANC? Are any of you members. I have >>> no interest in NCAE. Their dues are high and `I can't see >>> a thing they have done for us. I heard legislators are >>> more willing to work with SEANC. Do they let teachers >>> join? I really don't see anything clear about that on >>> their website. Do you belong?

Feb 2, 2016

clc Usually I can spell eviscerate. Senior moment.

On 2/02/16, clc wrote:
> I'm a retired teacher. I remember when NCAE, working with
> a more teacher friendly legislature, was able to
> substantially improve the salaries and conditions of
> teachers in NC. They fought loudly and actively for those
> benefits an...See More

Feb 2, 2016

Eliminate the 80/20 plan

by tlc

Jan 30, 2016

TAKE ACTION! The NC State Health Plan staff are proposing to the Board of Trustees this Fri, Feb 5, to eliminate the 80/20 plan and force all state employees to take the 70/30 plan, which would increase our healthcare costs significantly making NC’s state health plan the worst in the nation. Call and email your legislators and tell them to stand ...See More

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AR Williams On 1/31/16, AR Williams wrote: HERE IS WHAT SEANC SAYS:
> [link removed]

Jan 31, 2016

futile On 1/31/16, TLC wrote: > I agree, it probably is futile. However, you can indicate to > your legislator that you know it is an election year, and if > they allow to happen, you will encourage everyone you know to > not vote for them.

My legislator is in a safe district. He usually runs UNOPPOSED and the last time he had opposit...See More

Feb 1, 2016

by A

Jan 28, 2016

Great article, if it's true:

NC Superintendent Seeking 10 Percent Salary Raise For Teachers By Jeff Tiberii • Jan 27, 2016 June Atkinson is the North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction.

State Superintendent June Atkinson is asking lawmakers to consider a 10 percent raise for teachers across the board. Atkinson delive...See More

Wake This was already smacked down today. Not surprised.

Jan 28, 2016

yuck She's posturing for re-election. Big deal. Re-elect NO incumbents! Including DPI!

Jan 29, 2016

Anyone gotten their w2 forms yet?

by Staying positive

Jan 26, 2016

I know the district doesn't have to have them to us until early Feb. but we usually have ours electronically by now and it's not there. Anyone have theirs yet?

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Staying positive It looks that way. At least they are supposed to mail it by January 31st but usually electronically ours has been accessible earlier. We shall see...

Thanks for the responses!

On 1/28/16, deadline wrote: > The law says you have to get it by January 31. > > On 1/27/16, Staying positive wrote: >> Thanks, guys. Good to...See More

Jan 28, 2016

hst@yahoo.com On 1/26/16, Steve wrote: > On 1/26/16, Staying positive wrote: >> I know the district doesn't have to have them to us until >> early Feb. but we usually have ours electronically by now >> and it's not there. Anyone have theirs yet? > > Got mine yesterday.... Union county. Got my paper copy delivered to school at least a w...See More

Jan 28, 2016

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