Author Archives: Anna

Richard: Where Did I Put My Map?

Posted on 7 October 2011 by Anna

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. A special educator (read: paperwork specialist) enters the field with the foreknowledge that they will have a significantly higher amount of paperwork than the typical teacher. I knew going … Continue reading →

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Allisence: Siloed

Posted on 3 October 2011 by Anna

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. First of all, I’m not so proud to share that I have not started running, nor have I made much progress in finding any balance in my life. But … Continue reading →

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Theresa: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Posted on 30 September 2011 by Anna

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Disclaimer: I am not a super hero, nor do I claim to have super-human powers. Collaboration. (sigh) It seems every time I turn around someone is talking about it. … Continue reading →

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Richard: Welcome, Ricky-Dude!

Posted on 27 September 2011 by Anna

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Reflecting back on my favorite teachers in grade school, I realize that most of them had class pets. Somehow, those teachers just seemed more fun and I actually looked … Continue reading →

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Allisence: No Hope for Balance

Posted on 24 September 2011 by Anna

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Despite previous bouts of self-doubt and concern, I feel like my aides and I are finally starting to gel. Weekly AIMSweb progress monitoring has given me solid data that … Continue reading →

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Jessica: The Other Side of the IEP Table

Posted on 22 September 2011 by Anna

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I hope I’m not late . . . I hope I am dressed okay . . .I hope I don’t say anything stupid . . .This was me. Going … Continue reading →

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Theresa: My Co-Teaching Comfort Level

Posted on 20 September 2011 by Anna

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. When looking through my students’ IEPs, nothing increases my anxiety more than seeing the word “co-teaching.” Behavior plans, transition difficulties, and problems listening to adults do not faze me. … Continue reading →

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Richard: Are We There Yet?

Posted on 15 September 2011 by Anna

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Wow. My students, para, and I have made it through the first six weeks of school and now are on vacation (thank you, balanced calendar!). Time to pause and … Continue reading →

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Theresa: New School Year, New Classroom

Posted on 13 September 2011 by Anna

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I remember a veteran teacher once telling me, “You know, teachers who are really good at cleaning up classrooms tend to get their classrooms changed a lot.” That seems … Continue reading →

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