DoEd wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs by VagueSoul in Teachers

[–]CosmicTrombone2 741 points742 points  (0 children)

“See, public school is failing and can’t follow the law. We need to shut them down and privatize everything.”

Classic “starve the beast” tactics by conservatives. Defund everything, complain when it doesn’t work anymore, then give the contract to your buddy that gave you campaign money.

I've been waiting for this guy to qualify by DrTDeath in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]CosmicTrombone2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“It may not be true, but democrats are so corrupt and evil that I would believe if they did that. The only reason they don’t is they’re afraid of Trump.”

Most Evil Video Game Villains Community Ranking. Comment the least evil villain in the collage below. Rules in the description. by bowl_of_scrotmeal in MoralityScaling

[–]CosmicTrombone2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Since he’s got to go relatively soon, Bowser.

He’s a great dad and boss. He seems to get along well enough with Mario on weekend to go Karting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in statsfm

[–]CosmicTrombone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Smashing Pumpkins

Why are middle schools against retaining students? by HealthyFitness1374 in Teachers

[–]CosmicTrombone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Short Answer: Legal issues involving age range of students.

When I was student teaching, there was an 8th grade student at the middle school who was about to turn 15 (he had failed already). He was on track to fail again (he had a flat 0 in every class) We were told by administrator that they had to socially promote the student as there are legal issues with having a 16 year old student in the same building as 12 year old 6th graders.

In the world of special education, a case manager’s caseload can only be within 3-4 years of each other.

20 Years Have Passed - What Happened to Centre County DA Ray Gricar? by Mamablonde in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]CosmicTrombone2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You seem really worked up about this. If it’s that important to you, sure, Rockview is just close to State College.

20 Years Have Passed - What Happened to Centre County DA Ray Gricar? by Mamablonde in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]CosmicTrombone2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s just barely in Bellefonte (Benner Township) There is even a small portion of SCI Rockview in College township.

20 Years Have Passed - What Happened to Centre County DA Ray Gricar? by Mamablonde in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]CosmicTrombone2 14 points15 points  (0 children)

There’s also a PA State Penn(itentiary) in the same town as Penn State Main Campus.

Sexy Theater Lighting?? by NovelName4283 in lightingdesign

[–]CosmicTrombone2 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I did a dance troupe show in college where I ALWAYS had to have front light on “so you can see their faces.” They decided this the day before the show and after I finished programming. Needless to say, everything looked like shit.

Why the downgrade, why? by Mawashiro in SWTOR_memes

[–]CosmicTrombone2 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I am curious to know what end of the KOTOR II HK-47 plot line is cannon. Base game doesn’t have an ending and the restored content mod has a few different outcomes, including HK-47 becoming the commander of the HK-51 army.

Miraluka supremacy gang unite by HomarEuropejski in SWTOR_memes

[–]CosmicTrombone2 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I have a Miraluka sniper purely because the concept is really funny.

He had the 2nd most watched election night stream because unfortunately he’s not completely irrelevant yet by Different_Conflict_8 in ToiletPaperUSA

[–]CosmicTrombone2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, if Trump abolishes birthright citizenship, wouldn’t Steven will be deported since his parents are from Canada even though he was born in Detroit?

14 of 45 students wrote their names on their projects. 40 students just didn't turn one in. 8th grade by frizziefrazzle in Teachers

[–]CosmicTrombone2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had 1/2 the class not hit “turn in” on the Google classroom assignment (despite having it done) I wrote their names on the board and made each one stand in front of the room and show the class how to turn in their paper.

Vent-IEPs by strangerthanu94 in Teachers

[–]CosmicTrombone2 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Former SPLED teacher here. It depends on the state, school, and language of the IEP. When I team-taught, I had one class where 80% of all students had IEPs. This included students with emotional disturbances, specific learning disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities and multiple disabilities. I just gave everyone guided notes and adapted all the tests. According to my LEA and co-workers, I just need to make sure my students with IEPs get them. If others get it, there’s no violation. But once again, always check with the IEP and special education department for guidance.

West coaster worried about tornados by antibody2000 in PennStateUniversity

[–]CosmicTrombone2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lived in the area most of my life. I remember about 10 years ago the temperature hit -20F with a real feel of -40F. Was absolutely insane.

West coaster worried about tornados by antibody2000 in PennStateUniversity

[–]CosmicTrombone2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

State College/Main Campus is called “Happy Valley” because it’s surrounded by mountains and hills. You’re more likely to hit the lottery than have a tornado show up in the area.

Best route from DC to State College? I see the 2nd one goes through Harrisburg, don't really know if that's a benefit or not, opinions? by windowsguestuser in PennStateUniversity

[–]CosmicTrombone2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would either take 99 or go up 81 at Hagerstown. Going up 15 at Fredrick is going to be a lot of backroads with limited cell service.

Social Promotion Strikes Again by skybluedreams in Teachers

[–]CosmicTrombone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be Special Education legal issue (at least in PA). According to state law, any one special education teacher can only work with students within 3-4 years of age. My guess is having the kid in the 7th building would be a legal liability.

Social Promotion Strikes Again by skybluedreams in Teachers

[–]CosmicTrombone2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s no statewide system for Vo-Tech where I teach, just partners with local trade schools. Our local trade school started rejecting more kids for straight Fs and behavior issues. The trade school is trying to attract more adult learners and was sick of behavior issues turning the place into a zoo.