tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post8740243857653611795..comments2023-10-16T10:57:40.564-04:00Comments on Crisscross Applesauce In First Grade: PLC, ABC, PLT, XYZ...Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861143488616582042noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-57848847383812203612013-10-26T16:20:28.245-04:002013-10-26T16:20:28.245-04:00Thank you for the freebie...I needed a form for ou...Thank you for the freebie...I needed a form for our PLTs. <br />I agree that there is so much more to what we do than a number on a data sheet. It is truly unfortunate what is happening in public education, and our children are the ones paying the price. I believe in teacher accountability (and administrator accountability) but I think there are much better ways to assess a teacher's performance than testing our kiddos to death. I mean c'mon...my third graders took almost 10 hours of testing this fall!! When did that become developmentally appropriate?? And testing for kindergartners and first graders....don't even get me started!!!Third Grade Doodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377577046342203591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-53726792844318370362013-10-19T21:43:58.132-04:002013-10-19T21:43:58.132-04:00Funny ~ Dawn and I were just talking about this on...Funny ~ Dawn and I were just talking about this on Friday. Especially this year I feel like I just need to do my best and trust. After 29 years you would think it would get easier. Hugs friend- trust you are one AMAZING teacher!carolyn khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11046214988820824485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-45814034678440979432013-10-19T19:48:10.977-04:002013-10-19T19:48:10.977-04:00I think you just posted what most of us are feelin...I think you just posted what most of us are feeling, except you were able to post it in a rather upbeat manner. My school has already this year had one teacher resign, another one retiring soon and another one that says they are quitting in January. We currently have 2 positions waiting to be filled and we seldom get any subs.<br /> As for No Child Left Behind, there will always be children left behind until all parents step up and take some responsibility. There are children born to 13 year olds, children born to drug addicts, children born so the parent can get more money from the government. We as teachers can't fix all the problems that kids have, though we do try. Great thoughts!<br />Kelly<br />I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your TeacherKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877388703388130759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-74653842547398859012013-10-19T18:29:24.475-04:002013-10-19T18:29:24.475-04:00Thank you so much for this lovely comment. Let...Thank you so much for this lovely comment. Let's work to keep each other grounded and sane!!!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861143488616582042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-42274521134923209462013-10-19T18:28:03.823-04:002013-10-19T18:28:03.823-04:00Hi Kelly,
This will be our second year doing NWEA....Hi Kelly,<br />This will be our second year doing NWEA. I'm waiting for our district to assist us in using the data to drive instruction. I've tried on my own to do this, but there's so much there it's overwhelming. I also question the validity of the data after watching my firsties just randomly click, click, click around and finish the assessment in top speed.<br /><br />Hi hum....<br />Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861143488616582042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-85241335232078161822013-10-19T12:27:51.775-04:002013-10-19T12:27:51.775-04:00I completely understand and agree with you, Holly....I completely understand and agree with you, Holly. Does your district do NWEA testing as well? My district (Plymouth-Canton) just started it this year and I haven't been able to get an answer to my questions: "WHY are we doing this? What is the point? Who is benefiting from this?" It's just one more hoop to jump through. I am fortunate to work in a building with a child-centered, understanding principal who KNOWS we are all doing what's best for kids, but I fear that the bubble I live in will one day pop. I'm keeping the faith though and trusting that the pendulum will soon swing the other way. :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904994863863186983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-5756588105571825292013-10-19T12:22:25.131-04:002013-10-19T12:22:25.131-04:00Using Danielson rubric. The things they expect fr...Using Danielson rubric. The things they expect from little tiny children on that rubric are truly impossible. That is why there are no videos or examples of k-2 teachers/students modeling it. We are set up for failure. Teaching for 25 years. I still love the interactions with my students and dreaming up new and better ways to teacher- but I am more stressed out than ever. And, I don't think it is making teachers or students any better or smarter. :(Tracy Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304287491910625186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-29006855773138634622013-10-19T11:29:22.676-04:002013-10-19T11:29:22.676-04:00I need to check things before I hit publish..sorry...I need to check things before I hit publish..sorry. It should say...just trust it will all be ok. And will not let anything steal my....Terry Stouferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103949892448542474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-28137502195059822632013-10-19T11:15:51.221-04:002013-10-19T11:15:51.221-04:00Proverbs 16:3 "Commit to the Lord whatever yo...Proverbs 16:3 "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." I lean on this all the time. I also focus on my students, stick to what I know is right and good, and just trust and will all be ok. So far, it is! I will not let anything still my joy and love for teaching. I think we need to keep these conversations happening between us, encourage one another. I struggle when it all turns negative, I love your approach and thought...thanks!!Terry Stouferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103949892448542474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-20948583651244531232013-10-19T10:56:57.532-04:002013-10-19T10:56:57.532-04:00LOVING your to-do list ... that's mine today, ...LOVING your to-do list ... that's mine today, too ... thanks for sharing! We still have PLC ... no Marzano yet ... C-Scope which isn't called C-Scope anymore ... no Common Core yet ... PST, DOK, RtI, etc ... somebody sure does LOVE those alphabet letters.<br /><br />Keep smiling, my friend!<br /><br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-2208149126571181562013-10-19T00:05:47.029-04:002013-10-19T00:05:47.029-04:00Hallelujah, Sister!!!!!!!! Hallelujah, Sister!!!!!!!! Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226820526811197762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-52823945243426931062013-10-18T23:07:52.787-04:002013-10-18T23:07:52.787-04:00I'm often feeling a little overwhelmed. This ...I'm often feeling a little overwhelmed. This constant evaluation, even if informal, sucks the joy out of my teaching. I feel like if I'm doing anything "fun," I'll be judged. But your post--and especially the "To Do" list visual--is EXACTLY what I needed!Mrs. Yazzie's Classroom Newshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766391717630628532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-64324401138567735632013-10-18T22:55:16.893-04:002013-10-18T22:55:16.893-04:00Holly, Well said! I think this is one of the most...Holly, Well said! I think this is one of the most stressful years out of my 18 years in the classroom! I can't imagine being a new teacher walking into this. Bottom line- it is out of our hands and in God's. I love your to-do list:)<br /><br />Tammy<br /><a href="http://theresourcefulapple.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Resourceful Apple</a>Mrs. Wathenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16012228788109238216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-78938049668326319482013-10-18T21:18:00.069-04:002013-10-18T21:18:00.069-04:00Holly, we are feeling the same pressure in our dis...Holly, we are feeling the same pressure in our district as well! PLC's. SGO's, and we have the Danielson Evaluation Model. Our students' growth is also directly tied to our evaluations. Unfortunately, NONE of the outside factors that you mentioned are considered at all-you're right-it's ALL on us! And developmentally appropriate learning has sadly taken a back seat to test-driven mania. Lots of prayers and hard work ahead as we prepare our littles for the next level! primary practicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06431154430429090558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805931609283766751.post-26275048481071008432013-10-18T21:15:33.514-04:002013-10-18T21:15:33.514-04:00How ironic that I have had the same thing on my mi...How ironic that I have had the same thing on my mind and blogged about Mr. Marzano tonight as well. It's all very daunting. The thing I worry about the most is all the time to "track data" and "test growth" could be time reading with my children...maybe we can walk this trail together I'll be looking for your insight! <br />Tammy<br /><a href="http://www.klingercafe.com" rel="nofollow">First Grade @ Storybook Cafe</a> <br />dtklinger@gmail.com<br />Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033713836621074476noreply@blogger.com