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Reply to "Dec 18th: FY 2026 Recommended Operating Budget "
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Remember that some of these SS, English and gym positions are often working in some of the most difficult schools as well. It’s really hard to compare difficulty. Every teacher has strengths and weaknesses, but obviously there are some teachers who do the minimum (or less) out there for a variety of reasons.[/quote] It isn't about the difficulty of the position- it's about the difficulty of filling the position. SPED, and to a lesser extent, STEM, positions have consistently been the hardest to fill.[/quote] There is a legal right, enshrined in COMAR, to appropriate enrichments to address the differential needs of those identified as GT. Missing are the specifics of compliance afforded to SPED in both state and federal law and the penalties associated with non-conpliance. Society willingly turns a blind eye to unmet GT need, as most view that as something extra for the privileged vs. something necessary for the underprivileged. Funny thing is that a considerably disproportionate amount of SPED accommodation goes to those folks priveleged enough to have the resources to pursue independent identification of need and legal challenges to system decisions. This. You can’t just decide to pay special education teachers more because some of you have a vested interest in special education. There is a shortage of physics teachers especially for advanced courses like AP and IB physics. Should we pay physics teachers more? What about advanced CS teachers? The problem with special education is that due to lawsuits, etc., the documentation and paperwork requirements have exploded. The job requirements need to be pared down [/quote] Yes, we probably should pay STEM teachers more. I think most people realize that, teachers unions have broadly been fighting to push that off as long as possible. That being said, there's no legal right to advanced physics or computer science courses, but there is a legal right to FAPE for children with special needs. Regardless of how we deal with STEM positions long-term, we should be addressing the current disaster in special education. Increasing staff and pay for SPED is a necessary first step.[/quote] There is a legal right, enshrined in COMAR, to appropriate enrichments to address the differential needs of those identified as GT. Missing are the specifics of compliance afforded to SPED in both state and federal law and the penalties associated with non-conpliance. Society willingly turns a blind eye to unmet GT need, as most view that as something extra for the privileged vs. something necessary for the underprivileged. Funny thing is that a considerably disproportionate amount of SPED accommodation goes to those folks priveleged enough to have the resources to pursue independent identification of need and legal challenges to system decisions.[/quote]
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