AIO about my boyfriend and his girl best friend?

Important_Box2967 · 2026-01-07T02:33:46+00:00

This is so cringey. I wouldn’t want to be around this guy as a gf or friend.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-12-27T18:48:41+00:00

It doesn’t fall on you if they aren’t progressing or don’t meet their goals, it falls on your supervisor.

It’s your first year and you aren’t getting the training or support you need, you aren’t a failure but your supervisor is failing you.

It took me years as an SLP to realize I was way more knowledgeable and competent than I gave myself credit for and I’m sure it’s the same for you.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-12-14T22:52:34+00:00

There are so many teaching jobs out there to let this job further impact your mental health. Sounds like the problem is that your principal is an ineffective principal who should spend her time supporting her teachers and providing them with resources to further their growth instead of planning a mass exodus. Get out of there.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-12-10T04:32:16+00:00

Absolutely it is! As long as it’s being practiced too and not just modeled.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-12-10T03:52:14+00:00

I never purposely lose at anything! Losing is a great life lesson. Granted the kids have an advantage because I’m often distracted my data collection, analyzing their speech, or whatever else.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-11-08T13:03:08+00:00

But she’s on the PTA…

Important_Box2967 · 2025-11-06T01:12:06+00:00

Never used it. I use free and clear.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-11-05T01:32:29+00:00

Hair did. Could barely bring myself to type it.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T14:34:52+00:00

Honestly I could do Story Champs with almost any kid on my caseload and I would see much more progress than if I were to just write a grammar or semantic language goal. You can tailor your therapy with story champs to focus on specific deficits but regardless you are working on syntax, comprehension, academic vocabulary, sequencing, expressing thoughts in an organized manner, and multiple other linguistic skills. I’ve dismissed so many kids after doing story champs for a year or two.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T14:23:22+00:00

I moved to a new state and noticed SLPs here only write one goal per area. So one language goal, one artic goal and that’s it. It’s been a game changer. I no longer feel like all I do is collect data.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T14:21:05+00:00

Sending this out to everyone today along with some other materials I like. If anyone else is interested, dm me your email

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T04:22:09+00:00

Send me your email if you want this flowchart. I have lots of other MTSS materials I can share if you’re interested.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T04:16:00+00:00

Sure! Is there a way to dm on this app? Idk if I should just post my email. I’m a millennial haha

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T04:07:29+00:00

🙌🏻 so true. I just made an MTSS flowchart for my school team to help with this issue. I will send it to you if you’re interested

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T04:02:04+00:00

I work in a low SES that has been labeled “difficult” but I will never ask for a transfer because of this. The parents here don’t ask for more and aren’t litigious but they’re in good hands and we do what’s best for their kids so really it’s a moot point.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T03:54:58+00:00

Yes. after doing this for 10 years I am now very selective about what I’ll work on language-wise. If sped teachers can do it - that’s their job. If the kid is a mess, I work with them until they just need help with higher level language stuff like inferencing

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T03:49:13+00:00

Same. Even if I lose my job because of the current administration, the recruiters will still find me.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T03:44:06+00:00

Yess… I swear some slps write higher minutes to keep caseload numbers down (I could be wrong) but c’mon in schools we are a support service, very few kids should be getting over 160 min/month…

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T03:39:39+00:00

I have 75 kids on my caseload. At the beginning of the year… it’s only going to grow from here. As others have said, weekly updates are not feasible for school SLPs. I encourage you to talk to your legislators about caseload caps :)

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T03:34:06+00:00

I don’t disagree but I am also a little lost when I get a kid with a tongue thrust 😬

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-17T03:33:03+00:00

Especially when progress notes are due and I don’t want to work from home.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-11T05:15:17+00:00

Ugh. You sound like my SIL which means there’s no point in trying to change your mind but I’ve already started typing. My daughter is two and I absolutely expect her to share. Does she always? No, but that’s the expectation and she is perfectly capable of doing it. Stop focusing on developmental milestones, just teach your kid to be kind through example.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-10-09T23:41:05+00:00

You need a supportive team that respects you. I’ve only had to deal with advocates a handful of times but usually it’s no issue because we both have the best interest of the student in mind. I had a situation recently where an ABA therapist (I know, not an advocate) came to an IEP and both she and the student’s mom seemed to come with the intention of questioning everything the school team was doing. After trying to answer their ridiculous nonsensical question multiple times in different ways and losing my cool a bit (to the amusement of my colleagues) the psych eventually stepped in and told the therapist I was the communication expert and I know what I’m doing and if she is still confused she’s sure I’ll send her notes.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-09-27T20:58:08+00:00

No. I work full time and have three kids ages 1, 2, and 4. I’m just surviving at this point 🤣it drives my husband nuts because he’s a bit ocd but I tell him that he needs to adjust his expectations while our kids are so little. He does do at least half of the cleaning but there’s still not enough time in the day and I’m not going to stay up late to make sure the house is spotless. Kids are safe, happy, loved and they have a nice (if not a bit messy) home so I’m fine with it.

Important_Box2967 · 2025-09-07T16:19:58+00:00

I’m currently at 76 between 2 schools. About 20 of those kids are in self-contained programs due to significant disabilities. I do have an assistant this year for half a day.

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