Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
We're BACK!! New medications plus new diagnosis: Does Risperdal help with impulse control?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="exhausted" data-source="post: 491281" data-attributes="member: 11001"><p>Liz,</p><p>I'm so sorry about the school troubles! They just never end with our kids. It only takes one overstressed or less skilled or inexperienced or burnt out teacher to create a mess!</p><p>Depending on the writing process that the school is using-this chart should not only be on the wall but at near point on a sheet for the kids. That teacher needs to get you a copy-that's bunk! One process that is popular now is the 6 Traits model. Ask which model. Many are available on-line.</p><p></p><p>As far as the book thing-honestly very few states have text books being written that fit their states core standards. Companies will only write for a few of the "richer" states that they know will buy and mandate their use.($$$$) (Especially true of elementary school texts-reading basals are the one exception though, these are more universal but they come in one level per grade, often have nonfiction that doesn't fit the social studies or science core at that grade level, and offer a one-size-fits all set up) Hopefully, when the common core (for the whole coutry) is complete in the next year or so your state will be using it and books maybe more available that fit this core across the U.S and support multiple learning styles.. The problem with textbook however is that they create some real issues for kids:</p><p>1. They are not written on a consistant reading level and never at multiple levels to support struggling readers.Navagating these textbooks can be a bear for many kids.</p><p>2. Teachers who <strong>religiously </strong>use the texts tend not to incorporate as many hands-on activities and active learning strategies that benefit all children but more so our kids.</p><p>3. Textbooks are soooo expensive. Many elementary teachers have just enough for their classes and sending them home is tough to do-what if the child forgets to bring it in, it gets lost or ruined? This happens, but when you only have just enough for your class, and your principal holds every dollar tightly-it's a real fear. Money spent on textbooks means less money for those hands-on experiences and fieldtrips that make a greater learning impact. It's a catch 22!</p><p></p><p>Just a thought-I think you could help your little guy more by asking her for a curriculum map. Ask what she will be teaching when. (If she doesn't have one-this is a sign!) A little preteaching could really help him feel on top of it. Also for next year, ask to be involved in his class placement. If they have a no request policy, get the Sp. Ed. person to be very involved, her job is to advocate and find the best fit. As a teacher I feel an involved parent is a gift. I do my best when they openly comunicate and value me-sounds like this teacher is a poor fit! (Just my opinion)</p><p>Hugs and good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="exhausted, post: 491281, member: 11001"] Liz, I'm so sorry about the school troubles! They just never end with our kids. It only takes one overstressed or less skilled or inexperienced or burnt out teacher to create a mess! Depending on the writing process that the school is using-this chart should not only be on the wall but at near point on a sheet for the kids. That teacher needs to get you a copy-that's bunk! One process that is popular now is the 6 Traits model. Ask which model. Many are available on-line. As far as the book thing-honestly very few states have text books being written that fit their states core standards. Companies will only write for a few of the "richer" states that they know will buy and mandate their use.($$$$) (Especially true of elementary school texts-reading basals are the one exception though, these are more universal but they come in one level per grade, often have nonfiction that doesn't fit the social studies or science core at that grade level, and offer a one-size-fits all set up) Hopefully, when the common core (for the whole coutry) is complete in the next year or so your state will be using it and books maybe more available that fit this core across the U.S and support multiple learning styles.. The problem with textbook however is that they create some real issues for kids: 1. They are not written on a consistant reading level and never at multiple levels to support struggling readers.Navagating these textbooks can be a bear for many kids. 2. Teachers who [B]religiously [/B]use the texts tend not to incorporate as many hands-on activities and active learning strategies that benefit all children but more so our kids. 3. Textbooks are soooo expensive. Many elementary teachers have just enough for their classes and sending them home is tough to do-what if the child forgets to bring it in, it gets lost or ruined? This happens, but when you only have just enough for your class, and your principal holds every dollar tightly-it's a real fear. Money spent on textbooks means less money for those hands-on experiences and fieldtrips that make a greater learning impact. It's a catch 22! Just a thought-I think you could help your little guy more by asking her for a curriculum map. Ask what she will be teaching when. (If she doesn't have one-this is a sign!) A little preteaching could really help him feel on top of it. Also for next year, ask to be involved in his class placement. If they have a no request policy, get the Sp. Ed. person to be very involved, her job is to advocate and find the best fit. As a teacher I feel an involved parent is a gift. I do my best when they openly comunicate and value me-sounds like this teacher is a poor fit! (Just my opinion) Hugs and good luck [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
We're BACK!! New medications plus new diagnosis: Does Risperdal help with impulse control?
Top