@LOTON01 I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your husband. Please give yourself time and room to grieve in whatever way is right for you.
@LOTON01 I'm am so terribly sorry for your losses. Words don't seem adequate enough. All of my love is with your family as you navigate this extremely difficult time
@EmeraldNC I am in no way condoning that teacher's language or behavior, let me say that first!
However, I'm surprised that your district leaves it up to her to adapt and modify her materials and curriculum for the inclusion students. I have one section of co-taught Language Arts at the 8th grade level, which has several IEP students who would normally be in Resource Language Arts, and more than 50% gen. ed. students.
The special ed teacher in my classroom takes what I have planned for my regular classes and adapts them (as necessary) to meet the needs of inclusion students. Sometimes this means modifying the work or task or going to her room for more specialized instruction on the same lesson. I also have two one-on-one aides in my room with two kids who come from a special Autism class at our school. Those aides modify my materials to meet the needs and abilities of their students.
The reason for all of this is that I am not trained in special education. My speciality is English, so those whose specialties are special education take over that part. I am not as knowledgeable about how to best meet the needs of those students, so that's where they step in.
She is extremely out of line and unprofessional, but I wonder if her frustrations come from feeling like she doesn't know how to help or teach these kids...hence thinking they shouldn't be in her class.
I fully support you going to the administrator about her actions. She needs to be reprimanded! I have a few students who I feel are out of my teaching comfort zone sometimes because I don't know to help them, but that is my weakness, not theirs!
@swanbrooner In my district, it is the inclusion teacher's job to modify. I was a sped para for 8 years and while I did a lot of modifying, it was always under the direction of the inclusion teacher, not the sped teacher. Some teachers had a specific way they wanted something done, but others had more of "whatever you think best!" attitude. The latter was generally much easier to work with because I knew the students so much better. I agree, it doesn't make a lot of sense and certainly can be frustrating for everyone involved!
@swanbrooner I understand what you are saying. And let me say this.... the child IS NOT in the appropriate placement. He is very low functioning, and can not do 4th grade work (he works on a Kindergarten level)... but because of laws and policies in NC because his IQ is what it is.... he does not qualify for alternative placement. So, while I agree with this teacher that he is not in the right placement... it was the language she used and the forum she yelled about it in.
I am going to go Saturday morning for my glucose test. Should I eat in the morning before I go? If so what exactly? I was planning on waking up at 7 and getting there by 8. Any tips are appreciated.
When DH sits next to me while I'm trying to do something, and watches stupid videos on his phone at a volume that is loud enough to break my concentration (and by loud enough I need to rasie my voice to speak to him), or plays them at a volume that is louder than the news coming from the TV, I get super ragey and want to cause physical harm.
I'm not sure if this is a pregnancy symptom, but it drives me insane.
I am going to go Saturday morning for my glucose test. Should I eat in the morning before I go? If so what exactly? I was planning on waking up at 7 and getting there by 8. Any tips are appreciated.
It depends what kind of test it is and what your medical professional says. I'm not allowed to eat for eight hours before mine.
@jennas312 I didn't have to fast for either of mine. I had to take the one hour test twice. The first time I just ate scrambled eggs that morning. The second time I ate scrambled eggs and some toast. I passed both just fine and I think the protein made it easier for me to stomach the drink and wait the hour without feeling too sick. I also ate protein rich meals right after each one. If you haven't been given instructions to fast I would definitely eat before. I would not do that test on an empty stomach if I wasn't told to.
@mombod. I think everyone slips after the first one. You are just so scared of doing something wrong the first time.
Me: 34 DH: 35 Married: July 2009 BFP: November 2012 after 2 years of TTC DS born August 2013 Diagnosed with PCOS April 2016 3 months of trigger shot with timed intercourse BFN x3 First IUI: 9/17/16 BFP: 9/30/16 EDD: 6/11/17
I ate a toasted bagel thin filled with cream cheese, a slice of American cheese and a fried egg an hour before my test. I also had a half cup of coffee.
@jennas312 Protein is the answer - but you'll want to check if there's a window where you do need to fast. For example, I can eat what I want (but was told to not go carb-heavy, and fasting too long can also throw it off) but can't eat or drink anything for the hour before. I would confirm specific instructions (as PP have suggested) since every doc does it differently and you'd hate to have to wait there unnecessarily if some time for fasting is required.
@EmeraldNC. I don't care how frustrated that teacher is talking like that in the hallway is not acceptable. Do you know what I do when I need to vent? I close my door and talk to a close friend, although those words never come out of my mouth. I have had some interesting kids too because of NC's horrible EC program but come on. Your principal should be ashamed. I think we will see a lot more forgiveness for bad behavior though. With the teacher shortage here, they can't afford to get rid of or "yell at" bad teachers.
Me: 34 DH: 35 Married: July 2009 BFP: November 2012 after 2 years of TTC DS born August 2013 Diagnosed with PCOS April 2016 3 months of trigger shot with timed intercourse BFN x3 First IUI: 9/17/16 BFP: 9/30/16 EDD: 6/11/17
Our week took a turn this week. My college roommate lost her husband and DH's grandfather passed. So we have a funeral Thursday and then have to travel to OH (8 hrs away) for the second funeral. 8 hrs pregnant in the car with 3 year old is not going to pleasant but trying to remember the bigger picture.
Me: 34 DH: 35 Married: July 2009 BFP: November 2012 after 2 years of TTC DS born August 2013 Diagnosed with PCOS April 2016 3 months of trigger shot with timed intercourse BFN x3 First IUI: 9/17/16 BFP: 9/30/16 EDD: 6/11/17
DH came home from work at accidentally woke me up at 1 AM. I had such a hard time falling back asleep. Then he woke me up again at 3 AM when he came to bed. I couldn't fall back to sleep. I asked him to cuddle with me and he said only if I stopped breathing the way that I'm breathing... ummm so sorry that I'm congested. Didn't mean to inconvenience you, jerk. I think I was so irritated by that comment that I couldn't go back to sleep. Then DD was up from 4:15-5:45 only to wake up for the day at 7 anyway. Is the day over yet?
@kahlan82 So sorry for your losses. That sounds like a stressful few days coming up.
I am headed to Santa Barbara for my best friend's bachelorette. Should be an interesting weekend sober! I work from home and generally go out mostly to run errands in a very family oriented neighborhood, so I was surprised by all of the stares at my belly this morning at the airport! Luckily no unsolicited comments yet. It's like no one has ever seen a pregnant woman before.....
I'm leaving for babymoon Sunday. Does anyone have tips for air travel with a Snoogle or avoiding the scanner/metal detector at the airport? My dr said I can tell them I'm pregnant and ask for the pat down.
Yall... I KNOW this shouldn't bother me... but my students are making fun of what I decided to name my kid. I just got a glimpse of what his life may be like in the future. Is Fitzgerald, with the nickname Fitz really that bad/weird?!
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However, I'm surprised that your district leaves it up to her to adapt and modify her materials and curriculum for the inclusion students. I have one section of co-taught Language Arts at the 8th grade level, which has several IEP students who would normally be in Resource Language Arts, and more than 50% gen. ed. students.
The special ed teacher in my classroom takes what I have planned for my regular classes and adapts them (as necessary) to meet the needs of inclusion students. Sometimes this means modifying the work or task or going to her room for more specialized instruction on the same lesson. I also have two one-on-one aides in my room with two kids who come from a special Autism class at our school. Those aides modify my materials to meet the needs and abilities of their students.
The reason for all of this is that I am not trained in special education. My speciality is English, so those whose specialties are special education take over that part. I am not as knowledgeable about how to best meet the needs of those students, so that's where they step in.
She is extremely out of line and unprofessional, but I wonder if her frustrations come from feeling like she doesn't know how to help or teach these kids...hence thinking they shouldn't be in her class.
I fully support you going to the administrator about her actions. She needs to be reprimanded! I have a few students who I feel are out of my teaching comfort zone sometimes because I don't know to help them, but that is my weakness, not theirs!
I agree, it doesn't make a lot of sense and certainly can be frustrating for everyone involved!
I'm not sure if this is a pregnancy symptom, but it drives me insane.
@mombod. I think everyone slips after the first one. You are just so scared of doing something wrong the first time.
Me: 34 DH: 35
Married: July 2009
BFP: November 2012 after 2 years of TTC DS born August 2013
Diagnosed with PCOS April 2016
3 months of trigger shot with timed intercourse BFN x3
First IUI: 9/17/16 BFP: 9/30/16 EDD: 6/11/17
My tested number was 90.
BFP #1 6/13 DD 3/14
Mirena 10/14-5/16
BFP #2 9/2/16, CP confirmed 9/8/16
BFP #3 10/10/16 EDD 6/22/17
Me: 34 DH: 35
Married: July 2009
BFP: November 2012 after 2 years of TTC DS born August 2013
Diagnosed with PCOS April 2016
3 months of trigger shot with timed intercourse BFN x3
First IUI: 9/17/16 BFP: 9/30/16 EDD: 6/11/17
Me: 34 DH: 35
Married: July 2009
BFP: November 2012 after 2 years of TTC DS born August 2013
Diagnosed with PCOS April 2016
3 months of trigger shot with timed intercourse BFN x3
First IUI: 9/17/16 BFP: 9/30/16 EDD: 6/11/17
I am headed to Santa Barbara for my best friend's bachelorette. Should be an interesting weekend sober! I work from home and generally go out mostly to run errands in a very family oriented neighborhood, so I was surprised by all of the stares at my belly this morning at the airport! Luckily no unsolicited comments yet. It's like no one has ever seen a pregnant woman before.....
Yall... I KNOW this shouldn't bother me... but my students are making fun of what I decided to name my kid. I just got a glimpse of what his life may be like in the future. Is Fitzgerald, with the nickname Fitz really that bad/weird?!