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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nope- the toxic mindset is that your students only have value if they do grade level work. That’s what’s toxic. [/quote]

I assume you are replying to my comment. Glad you're not a teacher. No teacher would read that as children who aren't on grade level have no value but rather we should strive to have children get there. All students deserve to reach their highest potential whether it be socially, emotionally, academics, etc.
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Nope. Grade level is not the holy grail. I am sped teacher and a sped mom. I took my own child the h*ll out of DCPS because of teachers like you. Teachers who thought it was adorable that they were teaching my kinder aged kid about the main idea in a text. When he needed to know how to recognize his name, potty training, and play skills.

I know you think you are doing good- and for most of the kids you are. But this grade level snake oil is not for all kids. My own child needs life skills- a class that DCPS refuses to give our students. And a district and school staff that refuse to value that are not actually willing and able to teach all kids. And for the pp who mentioned 2.5 years worth of growth per kid, yawn. Truly, yawn. So, with those states- after 3 years in your room the kid is not only ready for gen edu, but skipping grades? Do you see how silly that sounds. And what about the kids who don't help your TAS? They still are amazing, right?

For the kids in your self contained class that are doing grade level content. That is awesome. Truly! They need to be pushed into inclusion. I hope that you have the support structures in place at your school to do just that.

Kids with severe a profound needs need teachers who are willing and able to teach differently. Not gen edu light.

This spin off conversation started because someone said that DC teachers are not paid well enough, we are. And that sped teachers should make more, we should not. If anyone trule believes that they are underpaid and over worked, that is a disaster waiting for happen. Go and find a career that works well and where you feel valued.

I am paid well and love my work.

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