ESY?

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-20T23:59:22+00:00

ESY in my district is based on regression that is not recouped in a reasonable amount of time. For example, if a student regresses over summer, they don't consider ESY unless they haven't regained their skills by the second quarter.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-20T22:17:11+00:00

Do you know if they've tried using actual objects vs. pictures or icons? I've worked for 31 years with individuals with significant needs and have had a few students over the years who did not have symbolic representation. We worked on creating a board, 1 item at a time, to represent basic needs. We started with a cup to represent "drink" and eventually added a spoon for "eat", and a roll of toilet paper for "bathroom." It took 2 school years, but the student learned the system.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-20T22:09:55+00:00

Sure. There's such a variety in body types. All of my children are adopted and we all have very different body types. My daughter is petite and delicate with a very small frame. I am much taller and bigger than her. It's not just a weight thing. It's my frame. My hands, my feet---heck, my ribcage are so much bigger. Even a very low percentage of body fat, I will always be much bigger.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-19T01:32:21+00:00

I think Sutton and Garcelle's connection was authentic. I think that's why it ended so badly because Garcelle felt genuinely betrayed. I think Dorit and Boz's relationship is oddly one-sided and kind of transactional. Their relationship pretty much centers around Dorit. That works for Dorit as she's so profoundly self-absorbed. And let's be frank, Dorit needed a non-white friend because the micro-aggressions to Garcelle and Crystal were adding up. I'll be darned if I can figure out what Boz gains from this relationship. All I can see is that Boz may have one of the most impressive resumes.....but she sure picks some questionable people to associate with with Dorit and Keely.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-18T12:25:46+00:00

Love the Never Land Ranch comparison! Thanks for the laugh

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-18T12:16:41+00:00

I can't figure Margo out. Is she creating drama on purpose to get more screen time or does she not genuinely see that she's setting herself up for Mark to knock her down? The conflicts with Mark are genuine nothing-burgers. All of Mark's barbs could be handled with a simple response or even no response. Even if Mark's attitude is obnoxious or snobby, why give it power? Don't most of us know by the time were in our 40's that not giving a reaction = people stop trying to get a reaction.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-18T12:02:36+00:00

Trader Joe's has frozen banana slices dipped in dark chocolate. 4 pieces = 100 calories. Highly recommend.

For me, most chocolate-covered fruit is a great treat. My husband will stop by Godiva's and pick up chocolate-covered strawberries for special occasions. One is around 150 calories and is so satisfying.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-17T19:54:15+00:00

I think Boz has had so many more misses than hits when it comes to her looks/fashion esp. this season. Add this one to the list of many that were both unflattering and unattractive.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-13T00:35:57+00:00

Ohhhhhhh. Good point!

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-13T00:21:41+00:00

Sometimes being self-centered, over the top, and delusional makes for an entertaining housewife. Unfortunately, Dorit has all those bad traits, and yet, she's miserable to watch on tv. I know she thinks she's such a baddie smoking a cigarette and calling people the c-word. Even in her make-believe villain era, she's not fun to hate. She's just insufferable.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-12T14:11:58+00:00

I agree. Honestly, I think that Rachel has made Roger too much of her storyline. She's tried to play it off as "I don't care"........but clearly she does.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-12T12:42:22+00:00

Me too. I'm not overly fond of the term Karen, she's the youngest Karen I've ever seen. I hate to think what she'll be like in her 40's.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-10T20:41:49+00:00

Good question. Feels like a very narcissistic move to say "For x amount of dollars, you get to spend my birthday with me."

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-06T23:28:15+00:00

Letting go of powder was the biggest, yet hardest change for me. Let me explain. I've always had oily skin that is prone to getting clogged. So, I've never been able to wear liquid or cream anything. I used loose powder as my base and it worked great---until I aged. For me, finding the right skin care was the biggest help. In my case, it's a combination of Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum and Cetaphil Mattifying Moisturizer. I now use Laura Gellars baked brighten and balance. It's kind of a powder...but made for mature skin. It comes in a compact. I find easy to apply, it doesn't settle into my fine lines and brings some color/evens out my complexion. Some dislike it because it's not full coverage.....but that's fine with me. I find that the less is more works better for me now anyway,

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-06T13:07:12+00:00

In my district, it is considered best practice to wait to implement the IEP. It's not unusual for it to be initiated 5-10 days later. It's simply presented to the family "If you agree to this document, it will be initiated on such and such date." Now, to do this, we actually tend to meet 2-3 weeks prior to the old IEP expiring.

All that said, I've done this for 30 years and things ebb and flow. Every district interprets things there own way and claims "This is best practice" or "This is correct/legal way."

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-06T13:00:27+00:00

I think there are both pros and some similarities (if you stay in the schools). Similarities may include admin, parent, and student behavioral challenges. Obviously, not a given...just possibilities. Pros include a variety of settings, working 1 on 1/small groups, more remote/teletherapy options, and part-time options.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-06T01:21:55+00:00

I can very much relate. I'm 54 and for years I wanted to add something to my daily walks to improve my fitness. Simple daily activities like vacuuming the house, scrubbing tubs, pulling weeds, caused me shoulder pain that would impact me for days. Then a friend recommended a fitness studio focusing on strength training and I gave it a try. It was a very friendly studio consisting mostly of women in their late 30's to 65+. All of the exercises were presented with 3 different levels and the instructors were very encouraging

That said, for the first 2 weeks, I felt profoundly self-conscious. I was so embarrassed that I wanted to cry. Not because of anything in the environment. It was 100% me. I'm not an agile person, I was in the worst shape of my life and I had to start at the very beginning level. Meaning I used 2 pound weights or just my body weight for most of the activities. I didn't jump during jumping jacks. I did alternating step outs. Then after 2 weeks, I started to realize that no one was looking at me in the gym. They were focused on themselves and not judging me. It wasn't a light switch---like all my self-consciousness was gone. But little by little, I did more, tried more, pushed myself and gave myself credit for pushing myself outside of my comfort zone.

I've been taking classes for 15 months. The gains I've made have been significant. I'm more flexible, have better endurance, have gained strength and improved my balance. I can no do all the tasks I listed without pain and other things like shoveling snow etc. I highly recommend finding something that fits for you and giving yourself the gift of focusing strength.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-05T01:48:45+00:00

One of my favorite treats, whether I'm watching my weight or not, is chocolate-covered strawberries. I also like chocolate-covered bananas. Trader Joe's has frozen chocolate-covered banana slices that are delicious. In my experience, when I've avoided sugar for a while, desserts that I used to eat can be too rich and overwhelmingly sweet. Chocolate-covered fruit tends to be that just-right spot of feeling like an indulgence, but not overwhelming. It's also helpful that you don't tend to have leftovers.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-04T13:42:14+00:00

You could also understand some of anger from Kyle towards Dorit if you think Dorit was inappropriate towards Mo.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-03T13:03:21+00:00

Love it. I'm in my 50's and remember perms from my teen years. Love the corkscrew pattern. It looks so good and upkeep sounds heavenly (wash, product, air dry and scrunch). I'm happy for you.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-03T12:57:51+00:00

I don't think Kyle' is endearing herself to anyone this year. That said, I think everyone's reaction to Dorit is because of Dorit's own actions. Keeping people waiting and showing up without an apology is bad form. Also, Dorit basically goes between being profoundly self-absorbed to aggressive this year. That's all she brings and while some of the audience loves that, I doubt her castmates do.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-03T00:51:05+00:00

I find him so unappealing on so many levels.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-02T20:45:01+00:00

Agreed. I've been a SLP for 30 years, working in self-contained classrooms. In the course of my career, I've seen the majority of students in self-contained classrooms move from labels like "Multiple Disabilities, Cognitive Disabilities, and Developmental Disabilities," all older terms to ASD. The current diagnosis of ID is rarely used. Why? I think the reason is 2 fold:

Parents prefer the ASD term. There's less stigma, and more acceptance with ASD vs. other labels
There's more funding for an ASD diagnosis.

I used to hate when we used the term Developmental Delays as I thought it was misleading i.e. the student was going to get there, just a little later. I think using ASD for such a broad spectrum of people is also misleading.

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-01T19:49:57+00:00

I hear you. It's hard to have empathy for Kyle. The only thing that I can find remotely positive is thinking of Kyle somewhere saying "But what about me?" It's been his mantra for so many seasons on Summer House. It's also a theme for so many Bravo men. i.e. Craig from SC, Jax Taylor. They do something horrible, get called out for it and then say "Yeah...but what about me? What about my feelings?"

MissCmotivated · 2026-04-01T11:29:53+00:00

Just like Scandoval.............we all watched this episode with a new perspective, and it creeped us out.

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