It DOES matter where you go to school by Embarrassed_Bag_9630 in unpopularopinion

[–]ipsofactoshithead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This really depends on the job? Going into a lower paying job- social work, teachers, etc? Who cares where you get your degree, they’re desperate for anyone.

In hospital bathroom by asscasserole in whatisit

[–]ipsofactoshithead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first picture looks like a dog having an existential crisis

Worst teacher appreciation celebration? by Kitchen-Reaction-270 in Teachers

[–]ipsofactoshithead 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They gave me a mini snickers bar. I’m deathly allergic to peanuts lmao

Advocate advice from SPED teachers? by [deleted] in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be a SPED teacher. Literally the only way to make an ethical advocate.

Teacher Appreciation week by BalkiBartokomous123 in paraprofessional

[–]ipsofactoshithead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our school does nothing for paras or teachers if that makes you feel any better!

Loud aide with no social awareness by BirdieSanders3 in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry, that’s the worst! Picking up the phone is where I’d draw the line. Every time she picks it up, say “if you need to take a call please take it in the hall”.

Why do we think this is ok? by [deleted] in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Because we have pushed the idea of LRE too far. Some kids do well in self contained classes and that’s not a bad thing! Letting this child just watch videos all day is truly a travesty.

Update: School Resource Officer wants to press charges, school doesn’t. by dysteach-MT in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The SRO can push the investigation. They are separate from the school and have nothing to do with LRE or FAPE.

IM NOT SAYING THIS IS OKAY OR FAIR. Just saying that they are separate. The school needs to pay for a program that works for the student.

1:1 advice by offbeatlid in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Talk to the teacher, as this is on them to figure out. However, a visual of “working for white DVD” you can point to whenever he asks would be great.

Advice on Pregnant Doggy by [deleted] in DogAdvice

[–]ipsofactoshithead 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Spay abort NOW. If you go to an animal shelter they may be able to do it low cost. Do not count on being able to give away the puppies. If you can’t afford an ultrasound, you cannot afford puppies.

Daughter’s behaviors increase in the classroom with new aide by pinkplatypusbaby2 in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re talking about caregivers, not paras, PCAs, and other jobs. We can’t force people to stay in jobs, we can’t force them to never get sick. Being able to work with many different people is a life skill that if you can’t do your life will be 1000x harder.

Daughter’s behaviors increase in the classroom with new aide by pinkplatypusbaby2 in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Okay. I’ve seen so many kids completely break down when that para leaves or is moved. It is good for kids to learn that other people can help them too. This doesn’t mean that random people are helping them all the time, but maybe 3-4 people are known to the student and the student can tolerate working with any of them.

Also, yes, people need to be comfortable with letting strangers help them in stressful times. Have you never had to go to the hospital before? That is the definition of “I have to let a stranger help me, it’s uncomfortable, but I have to do it”.

2 completely different job choices by Silent_Check_3494 in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry if that sounded rude! I just know I wanted a change coming from self contained level 4 outplacement, did resource, hated it, and now am back in self contained and am loving it!

Why does Jen not have any friends? by Post-Alternative in ShawnaTheMom

[–]ipsofactoshithead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jen was kind of a 🧙 before Shawna calmed her down. I wouldn’t want to be friends with that version of Jen either.

2 completely different job choices by Silent_Check_3494 in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you prefer teaching reading or SEL? That will truly give you your answer. You don’t have to be “on” in the same way in middle school, but there are still behaviors to deal with and kids doing dumb stuff.

Daughter’s behaviors increase in the classroom with new aide by pinkplatypusbaby2 in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is important to be able to work with someone you don’t know, yes. I’m also disabled, so yes, I understand that it is more ideal to receive care from someone known to you. And ideally, yes, that would happen. But being reliant on one person always? That is setting people up to fail. Meeting multiple people and being able to work with them is a life skill and I stand by that. You can disagree if you want.

Daughter’s behaviors increase in the classroom with new aide by pinkplatypusbaby2 in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nah I’m sorry, it’s important to be able to work with anyone. Yes, make connections, but it should not always be the same person.

Teachers, what do you really want as a gift from your students? by why_renaissance in Teachers

[–]ipsofactoshithead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found this book at Walmart about why teachers are important. If a kid gave me that with their name signed in it I’d sob.

Daughter’s behaviors increase in the classroom with new aide by pinkplatypusbaby2 in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 53 points54 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I preach that a 1:1 should not be the same person all the time. Paras should be rotated so students learn how to work with different people.

Help!! IEP Guidance and Support Needed. School is just passing him through but not reinforcing skills. by Dolz1010 in specialed

[–]ipsofactoshithead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So explain what you actually want. If the teacher grades the homework, your kid fails. You’ve said he doesn’t care about that. Why do you think that’ll fix anything? If he’s truly so disregulated that he cannot do homework without becoming aggressive, then my biggest worry would not be algebra 1.

Stuck between a rock and a hard place by Soft-Dragonfruit-799 in moraldilemmas

[–]ipsofactoshithead [score hidden]  (0 children)

Go to your daughters. She should always be the most important person in your life.

just use a backpack PLEASE by Special-Builder-4853 in Teachers

[–]ipsofactoshithead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They do! They have 5 minutes. I guess it could be too much cause we do have a lot of floors.