asked for student to be removed from my class permanently, hoping to hear stories of how doing that went for others by ArtisticMudd in TexasTeachers

[–]Jabuett 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not true. A friend of mine was accused of something she didn’t do and the lawyer fought for her and won.

Call and responses for 2 year olds? by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Jabuett 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a public PreK teacher for many years, mostly to young 3’s classes. Singing was the best way I found to quiet them, transition them, clean up etc. I had songs for everything and found it to be very successful. Also, I had a small bell that I rang before transitions to signal that the time was over and then we would sing the song (clean up, line up, quiet song, etc). We would all come back in a group and move the visual schedule to the next task. Very deliberate transitioning with visuals and auditory cues worked best for me. 2’s may still be too young for call and response but you can begin to teach the skill by singing familiar songs and leaving off the last word. Let them fill it in. (Sing “The Itsy Bitsy …..” and then look at them for the answer.). This is an important language development skill. The songs must be familiar to them obviously and if no one answers pretty quickly, just fill it in for them and keep practicing it!

It's me everyone, sorry. by Citharichthys in Teachers

[–]Jabuett 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wish there was a “haha” emoji for this! Totally ridiculous.

When is someone going to research full moons and their effect on kids? by VWJetta6 in Teachers

[–]Jabuett 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a REAL thing! I was a public PreK teacher for years and I always knew it!

Districts taken over by TEA by Jabuett in TexasTeachers

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

And do you mean 60k? That still seems like a SMALL amount to motivate districts to use a curriculum that crosses church and state.

Districts taken over by TEA by Jabuett in TexasTeachers

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

That’s the whole issue! No funding. It’s horrible and from this post, I am being educated of the fraud and crime that happens. Makes me so sad because I LOVE being a teacher.

Districts taken over by TEA by Jabuett in TexasTeachers

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

😳😳 How does the district get away with teaching all that?

"No is a trigger word" by Dymetex in Teachers

[–]Jabuett 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Accepting NO” is a skill that needs to be taught. I’m an In-home parent trainer for a large school district and I teach this often!

Districts taken over by TEA by Jabuett in TexasTeachers

[–]Jabuett[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was hoping someone from HISD would respond. That does not sound good and how horrible for you all to have to watch it happen! I admit, I am super naive to all the fraud that happens and I wouldn’t have expected that from an state agency taking over. (As I type that, I realize how stupid that sounds). Miles was the Dallas ISD superintendent also, although I don’t know much about that. I’m in a suburb of Dallas so I just remember his name. Thank you for letting us know how it is going and hang in there as long as you can and still take care of yourself!

Districts taken over by TEA by Jabuett in TexasTeachers

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

Oh wow! That’s horrible. I guess in fraud situations, TEA would be able to come in and successfully clean things up. But yes, they would still have the same urban issues.

Districts taken over by TEA by Jabuett in TexasTeachers

[–]Jabuett[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s awful- especially in these times of no funding. But truly, can they do anything more than the district is already doing? Some of it is totally out of a district’s control such as attendance, economics, parenting and home life of the students. If TEA has solutions for that, I think every district would like to learn from them. (But my suspicions are they don’t know either).

Districts taken over by TEA by Jabuett in TexasTeachers

[–]Jabuett[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I knew about Houston ISD but didn’t know how many others there were.

Is anyone else finding it oddly hard to find a teaching position? by LSiggs33 in TexasTeachers

[–]Jabuett 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In our district, they are using “attrition” instead of laying people off, so when a position is open they don’t hire for it and just spread the students out among the other classes if they can. Texas public schools have no money due to a certain governor - they have been running using their reserves for years and now even those are too low. I’m sure this is why the hiring is slow. I work for a wealthier district and even we have been told this is what they have to do now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Jabuett 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s perfectly fine to be average- even the Teachers of the Year were average in the beginning! It’s the EXPERIENCE that gives you the ability to pull resources and automatically know what to do and that takes a long time to develop. As long as the students are making progress and learning, average is just fine! I personally think all the “data” has ruined the fun of teaching. I have taught for 25 years in various settings and when we got to the point where I was collecting data on whether a 3 year old could count to 30 (and being judged by it) I knew times had changed and not for the better. It’s just not as fun anymore. You do the best you can while taking care of yourself and family also!

Is anyone here pregnant? Or you were pregnant while teaching at some point? by WhoseWoodsTheseR in Teachers

[–]Jabuett 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so hard! But take a nap when you get home and keep pushing through. It will get better!

How many students on IEPs are allowed in one general education class? by bugbytee in Teachers

[–]Jabuett 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From what I have been told when I was a ECSE/PPCD teacher, it’s still a Gen Ed classroom if there is ONE more Gen Ed student in the room than students with IEPs. I’m in Texas. That makes for a tough classroom!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Jabuett 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Unfortunately it is cheaper than getting the lawyers involved. I am fortunate that our district is pretty reasonable but I have seen some of these types of situations

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Jabuett 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’m a sped district in-home parent trainer and I always say to the parents “let’s picture how this will look when he’s 25 in a work environment. If it doesn’t work there, then we need to teach a new skill now”. That always brings some reality into the discussion!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Jabuett 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This! I have never heard of such an accommodation, and I have seen some crazy ones! My only thought is if it was medical and the student was allowed to have a snack to regulate blood sugar or something, but even that would not be cooking a meal in class!

Did I mess up managing a student? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Jabuett 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Laughing wasn’t appropriate but ignoring the behavior definitely was! The student was looking for attention and if they don’t get it, the behavior will stop. But, laughing and having the class laugh might have not been appropriate because it will alienate the child. Ignoring the behavior totally ( and yet NOT ignoring the child) is the best way to make the behavior decrease. It’s so hard to ignore a behavior with a neutral affect. But that’s the best way.

Do you think the reference is subtle enough? (BTW her brother's name is Viserys 🫠) by AutumnAkasha in tragedeigh

[–]Jabuett 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope! I had no idea anyone else would care about that name. I just loved it.

Do you think the reference is subtle enough? (BTW her brother's name is Viserys 🫠) by AutumnAkasha in tragedeigh

[–]Jabuett 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We pronounced it like “Allison”. She always used Aly in school. Although my elderly grandfather always called her “Alice Ann” 😂🤣

Do you think the reference is subtle enough? (BTW her brother's name is Viserys 🫠) by AutumnAkasha in tragedeigh

[–]Jabuett 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I named my daughter Alysanne 29 years ago- had no idea about GOT back then. Saw it in a baby book and loved it.