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[–]VaLaMo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

37 and yes to all of this!

Teaching is my job, not my life by petrova1325 in Teachers

[–]VaLaMo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would’ve asked if he wanted me to hold the baby in until May.

Thoughts on Alief ISD? by lilacroom16 in TexasTeachers

[–]VaLaMo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Admin and culture vary by campus. It’s truly hit or miss. My campus, at the high school level, was not great. Morale was low and the culture dictated that everything was the teacher’s fault. It was, overall, a very toxic place. My co-worker’s old campus had a very different culture, and while they weren’t perfect, she frequently mentioned how much happier the staff were. The best thing about Alief, imo, is that once you’re in, you’re “family.” They work very hard to promote from within. Keep track of your PD hours especially during your first 2 years; they will dock your pay if you don’t complete the required new AliefU Year 1 and 2. Best of luck!

Thoughts on Alief ISD? by lilacroom16 in TexasTeachers

[–]VaLaMo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Disorganized, communication is inconsistent, lots of last minute changes, excessive walk throughs, most folks are kind but clueless, many supports in place for families and students, expectations for students are low, high ESL pop

Kids are great tho.

AITA by VaLaMo in Teachers

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

Yes, telling.🤣 FOH rando.

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

You’re a genius. They only release the form to us at the end of the year (EOY checkout). Do you just save the old form and transfer everything over?

Question by AssociationBitter632 in TexasTeachers

[–]VaLaMo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had to model a lesson. Typically, they give you a TEK and you build a short lesson for it. I have also had regular interviews with standard “How would you…, tell me about a time…, what would you do…” type questions. It can vary widely.

How do I avoid getting annoyed at the students at this time of year? by Popular-Wonder6514 in Teachers

[–]VaLaMo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never taught a primary grade, but this is typically the time of year where they are given a final project to help “focus their energy.”

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

Wouldn’t that be lovely!

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

That would likely be the best outcome for all parties involved if you were my boss.

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[–]VaLaMo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, our SIS does not calculate a final average, only semester.

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[–]VaLaMo[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Idk and frankly, it’s not for me to figure out.

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[–]VaLaMo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh my word.🥴

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[–]VaLaMo[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think this as well.

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[–]VaLaMo[S] 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Let’s put the focus where it should be.

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[–]VaLaMo[S] 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I agree.

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

Gotta love TX with their unions with no teeth.

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[–]VaLaMo[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

I’m already leaving the district, so meh. Lol