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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Teacher here. I’ve never been told to do this. I will admit that it can be overwhelming. In a typical year, I may have 150 student overall. 40 of them may have an IEP or 504. I’m overwhelmed. It’s hard to respectfully follow each student’s plan. For example, one test may require 6 different versions to accommodate different needs. I have to create those tests. Some need to be given under different scenarios. (This student needs me to write for them. This student needs me to read all questions out loud.) I have to stay after school to accommodate that. I’m already working 60+ hours a week. Yes, some things slip through the cracks. I’m trying. I’m always trying. I’m just one person, however, and I’m being asked to do the work of three. No, I’m not ignoring IEPs and 504s. I just can’t do it all. [/quote]

If you can’t do it all, then why aren’t general education teachers advocating for students to have more para educator and special education teacher hours? Those hours would supplement the time spent administering the tests with appropriate accommodations. [/quote]

We are! We’re always asking for more support. The problem is there aren’t enough special education teachers or para educators. We are facing massive shortages. That means these responsibilities fall on us, the general educators. I am a meticulously organized person, yet I can’t keep up with the demands of my classroom. One test equals about 15 hours of accommodations that I have to meet. I’ll be completely honest: I’m always looking for other jobs. I love what I do, but I can’t give of myself more than I already am. This job takes, and then takes more. [/quote]

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