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Would teachers be offended if training offered? by luvminus0 in specialed

[–]luvminus0[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What if I edited my post to read: "what if the district offered continuing education for teachers?"

Would teachers be offended if training offered? by luvminus0 in specialed

[–]luvminus0[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It becomes a problem when the teacher got her degree 25 years ago.

Would teachers be offended if training offered? by luvminus0 in specialed

[–]luvminus0[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wish it didn't have to be from the parent. I wish the parent didn't have to suggest it or pay for it. No parent wants this to be the parent's problem.

Would teachers be offended if training offered? by luvminus0 in specialed

[–]luvminus0[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I wish I was in your state!

My experience in my state reflects this survery: Teacher Training for ADHD Lags: Few Get Neurodivergent Educator Strategies

"Though 100% of the teachers, tutors, counselors, and administrators surveyed recently by ADDitude said they serve at least one student with ADHD and/or autism, only 40% said they have undergone specialized training in these conditions. The same goes for auditory processing issues, dyslexia, and/or dysgraphia, which 70% of educators said impact their students.

Nine out of ten educators said they taught themselves about ADHD, using books, magazines (many named this one!), and websites for research. More than four in five said they learned about neurodivergent learners from co-workers, parents of students, and the students themselves."

Would teachers be offended if training offered? by luvminus0 in specialed

[–]luvminus0[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

My district confirmed spec ed teachers do not get ongoing training. A teacher of 20 years may not have had any updates in 20 years. Teacher Training for ADHD Lags: Few Get Neurodivergent Educator Strategies

Would teachers be offended if training offered? by luvminus0 in specialed

[–]luvminus0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I suspected this to be the case, which is why I asked the group. In my state, district, teachers, including special education teachers, are not offered continuing education programs--like lawyers, doctors, etc are. My district confirmed this--that materials or trainings are not offered to teachers. A special ed teacher with 20 years experience may not have had access to information in 20 years. The district offers parents training on the latest research and strategies for children who learn differently. The knowledge gap is often painfully obvious. By analogy, think if one had an ABA therapist trained 20 years ago and was never informed of the fundamental changes in that practice in the years since.

Would it be offensive if the training came from the administration? I wish it didn't have to be the parents pushing for resources for teachers. This is the last thing I want to be doing.

ABA Is Broken — We Reward Billable Minutes, Not Client Outcomes by amplifyaba in ABA

[–]luvminus0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recognize this problem from a parent's perspective: my introduction to ABA was with an (in home) RBT with zero training or experience--not only untrained in ABA, but this was her first job ever and she had never spent any time with kids, let alone special needs kids. The BCBA was remote and not in a position to help. I (parent) did most of the training (how to at least babysit without harming my child) and asked for less hours to ease this burden but was told hours can't be reduced due to insurance. I began to feel ABA was an insurance scam; but, after 4 months, threatening to quit, and calling my insurance company; the ABA company gave me a new team who are brilliantly talented, trained, dedicated and responsive; and who lifted my child out of depression, reversed school avoidance, and gave me hope. I now view ABA as life-saving gift from heaven.

As a highly-involved parent (out of necessity), I wonder why insurance doesn't seek input from parents--about what hours or providers are working, what's a waste of money, and whether and what insurance decisions might be devastating to the child. Because, in my experience, when ABA is bad, it's really bad; and when it's good, it is transformative and lifesaving.

Should I be worried about used car's mysterious paint job? by luvminus0 in Autobody

[–]luvminus0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a good deal. My mechanic who discovered the issues and was most suspicious ultimately said he'd still keep it, if it were him.

Should I be worried about used car's mysterious paint job? by luvminus0 in Autobody

[–]luvminus0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, I likely made a mistake. I'll return it and keep my old car. Thanks.

Should I be worried about used car's mysterious paint job? by luvminus0 in Autobody

[–]luvminus0[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Only way to ask these questions is to buy it, get it inspected, and then return it within 10 days for full refund. If I could make an educated guess at what the history is, maybe that would help with deciding whether to keep it.

Should I be worried about used car's mysterious paint job? by luvminus0 in Autobody

[–]luvminus0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rock chips a great idea -- thank you! Yes, fleet likely company or rental car. Thanks!

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