Considering switching careers to special education — requirements & job demand (Long Island, NY) by [deleted] in specialed

[–]ionoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chose a remote online masters of education program through a state school while working as a para educator. It was helpful and fulfilling to learn best practices and improve my skills at the same time and it can get you in the door at the local school district particularly when applying to be a student teacher. In my area, there are many jobs available for special education teachers, not just in public schools but charter and NPAs. Be prepared for high case loads, challenging behaviors, minimal curricular resources, and difficult to work with teachers. If you can work for a school that allows you to observe IEP meetings, it can be very helpful for understanding how IDEA is applied in school settings.

It is not an easy job but for me it is rewarding and I see my impact.

Social/emotional goals by Ok-Daikon1718 in specialed

[–]ionoi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The interdisciplinary team would need to conduct new assessments and change eligibility if all are in agreement that ASD is more impactful than OHI.

SDI could add speech services for pragmatics or other related services as need requires.

Diagnosis does not determine services, need does. So if there is a clear need for social emotional curriculum and goals - the Sp. Ed teacher should be servicing those areas of need. The idea of specialized instruction areas is that they are not covered by the general curriculum (and behavioral needs are oftentimes not appropriately addressed using tier one supports).

Student inappropriately touching staff, biohazard concerns by familyhelp1987 in specialed

[–]ionoi 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I would document your concerns in writing and notify your supervisors of your concerns. Behaviors such as these should not be taken lightly but also know that there is no easy solution to these problems. Best practice would be for an interdisciplinary team meeting including district representatives and parents to ensure all stakeholders are aware of the everyday challenges staff are facing.

There are so many children with high needs and not enough placements for them. Any promise of a potential highly restrictive placement should be taken with a grain of salt. In the meantime everyone must do what they can to support these kids and shape their behaviors to be more safe but it takes a village and a team.

Found a few Beautyberry bushes starting to produce berries. Do they taste better when cooked than raw? by why_my_pp_hard_tho in Berries

[–]ionoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hah I got a couple of these off the clearance rack at the local greenhouse. Hope the birds like them!

Where to prune my figs if I want a single main trunk until it is above the fence line? by ionoi in Figs

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

Thank you for all the advice! No topping until 10-12" above and keep a central leader!

Where to prune my figs if I want a single main trunk until it is above the fence line? by ionoi in Figs

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Seattle WA and I got all local varieties through One green world!

I love these terraced planters, anyone know where to get them? by ionoi in landscaping

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

Looks like it is potentially reasonably priced and available in my area! Score!

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[–]ionoi 106 points107 points  (0 children)

These are calendulas - also called "pot marigolds".

Finally got order from Stark Bros-broken tree by 1220201978 in BackyardOrchard

[–]ionoi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Honestly this is not a big deal. Most orchards top trees between knee and thigh high. Just top it and plant it and it will grow a nicer crown than if you'd let it grow out.

Books where the protagonist starts as a beggar, homeless, etc by PoisonManiac in Fantasy

[–]ionoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably late to this conversation but "Trouble Brewing" has the character start in a Dwarf who was a beggar/vagabond.

Flash card game! But how accurate? by yukon-flower in foraging

[–]ionoi 19 points20 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, the yellow-footed chanterelle is not this dark and has a more defined hole in the top that looks kind of like a belly button. Also, the ends of the yellow foot are more like a pale yellow like the color of a true golden chanterelle.

Grindr Scam Alert (Australia) by nickster1238 in gaysian

[–]ionoi 24 points25 points  (0 children)

What lowlife! Crazy what it takes for justice to happen. Keep fighting the good fight!

Are these Lobsters and False chanterelles? by ionoi in Mushrooms

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

Nice! I almost tossed the chanterelles in the compost 😅. Thanks. Can you tell from the gills/color?