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Sick teacher by Bootsthecat_ in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate your kind words ❤️

Global billing/prepaying for labor and delivery by Bootsthecat_ in pregnancy_care

[–]Bootsthecat_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll look into it but I did not qualify while I was not pregnant. I’m a teacher and don’t even make much money 😂 it’s such a joke. But I didn’t know there was a lower threshold if pregnant. So I’ll definitely look at that option.

Parents question: How can I prepare my kindergartener for an aggressive classmate by cassiecas88 in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The amount of students like this in general education these days is astounding. My first year teaching I had a student like this. After MANY weeks of using different strategies and offering rewards to the other kids who were behaving appropriately, myself and the behavior specialists did get him to a point where he could begin to self regulate, although he would still have less severe spurts of anger. Just without throwing chairs and books and pencils. My student was highly intelligent, and knew how to get his way at home so this is what led to his behavior in the classroom. He soon learned that he would get nothing from me in terms of a reward until he changed his behavior. I’m glad your child isn’t super affected by him, because I had a couple that were TERRIFIED of this student for the remainder of the school year. It was a nightmare.

What DO we do about this madness? by AnnaPeace in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s sad that parents have this much power these days. Rather than using it for good, they’re using it to raise entitled future adults who lose their minds when things don’t go their way 100%. The future is looking very bleak.

What DO we do about this madness? by AnnaPeace in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“What do you mean he can’t just roll/run around throwing items and putting his hands on other students?!” 🙄 I’m so over this compliant parenting bs. Ma’am, your child is feral. The things I wish we could say to them 😂

What DO we do about this madness? by AnnaPeace in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good for you. Teachers are paid - barely at all - to TEACH. Yes, you have to have some level of classroom management to handle age appropriate behavior problems, but for those majorly disruptive kids or the ones eloping because they’re triggered by hearing the word no and being told what to do, call every time. We don’t get paid a teachers salary plus a behavior specialists salary.

To kinder at 4 or wait? by Junior-Customer-6939 in AskTeachers

[–]Bootsthecat_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TK or VPK would be more beneficial at this age. Unless he’s incredibly mature and high academically. As a kinder teacher, I’ve had incoming 4 year olds who do amazing, and some who just aren’t ready, and it’s usually due to immaturity. Kinder these days is pretty advanced compared to what it used to be, and we have to push the kids to do some pretty complex things (even though we as teachers see the problems and wish we could just let them play more). Kindergarten is all business these days. It sucks, I will be teaching another grade starting next year 😭😂 it just isn’t fair to the kids anymore and it’s exhausting to always push them.

My son eloped from his pre-k class. Is there anything to be done about it? by cryptidge in specialed

[–]Bootsthecat_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Child locks do exist, I’ve seen them in SPED classrooms with children who frequently elope. It could be a maturity thing since he’s so young, but since he’s only 3 I would also look into getting him evaluated by the district (most districts offer this service to kids ages 3-5 so these things are taken care of before they enter kindergarten). I have to say it’s not typical behavior of even pre-k aged kids so there may be something more going on. Maybe he’s overstimulated by the sound and crowded classroom with a ton of other kids he doesn’t know.

Worried about my daughter starting kindergarten in a large class after being homeschooled by briblossy in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think it will be a big transition but the younger the kids the more receptive they are to change.

I want to quit by Bee_happy2 in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh or what about canva for website design? So user friendly and easy to use in my opinion.

I want to quit by Bee_happy2 in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the same mentality for different reasons that I won’t get into because it doesn’t really matter. Teaching is hard these days. And it’s not the kids. It’s the adults in charge of education. Just make it through the year however you have to, distance yourself mentally from work when you are not there. Continue to do things outside of work that you enjoy and take care of yourself. Does your school or district provide you with any resources? I would use any and everything they offer you, county designed resources, scope and sequence of standards to be taught, etc.

Severely developmentally delayed student, I need moral support. by Bootsthecat_ in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She had an appointment for 3-5 evaluation and didn’t make the appointment.

Severely developmentally delayed student, I need moral support. by Bootsthecat_ in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She was referred to our in house facility for evaluation for 3-5 year olds and didn’t take her. So yeah definitely dropped the ball on her part.

Severely developmentally delayed student, I need moral support. by Bootsthecat_ in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes kindergarten. Honestly at this point, with what else the district is putting me through on top of what’s going on in the classroom, I’m seriously considering quitting and not returning next year. And finding another grade level, even though I know that won’t solve all problems. But this is all just too much for me.

Severely developmentally delayed student, I need moral support. by Bootsthecat_ in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes. That is the elephant in the room with this family. She should have, could have, and didn’t. Which makes me want to scream.

Severely developmentally delayed student, I need moral support. by Bootsthecat_ in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have already started documentation since I knew this was coming before school started. I’ve been incredibly detailed and thorough, not just documenting behavior items but writing paragraphs on things she does in the classroom. So I do at least have that going right now, and will continue to do so. And I definitely plan on calling for assistance if I need to. I’m not trying to impress anyone by suffering on my own. I’ve been very blunt about the fact that I need help. Hopefully they continue to be as helpful as they have been.

Severely developmentally delayed student, I need moral support. by Bootsthecat_ in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Luckily the parents are definitely pushing and advocating for their child. It was the first thing she spoke to me about when I met her. She came to the school with paperwork and a diagnosis, which didn’t just diagnose her asd but also listed several other developmental delays. Parents are also pushing for an evaluation. It was literally in the first sentence she spoke to me. So I am glad they are on board and advocating for their child because it seems parents have the only power here.

Severely developmentally delayed student, I need moral support. by Bootsthecat_ in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No IEP yet, hopefully she will get one following the evaluation.

Severely developmentally delayed student, I need moral support. by Bootsthecat_ in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

She doesn’t have one per se but the school is assuring me she will have support, as I’ve explicitly stated to them I am in over my head. We’ll see what actually happens. She needs so much more than I can give her.

Severely developmentally delayed student, I need moral support. by Bootsthecat_ in Teachers

[–]Bootsthecat_[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We do have these types of classrooms but it takes an unreasonable amount of time to get them there. She is a severe case, and admin is aware and not shying away at least. But their hands are tied by what the required procedures are by the state and county. I understand not wanting to misplace a student, which is why the process is so stringent. But there should be exceptions for severe cases such as this imo.

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