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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC schools serve a more economically disadvantaged population that will need more supports for distance learning than the surrounding districts. I suspect they are thinking about that.[/quote]

More than PG County? Nope. PGCPS is bigger than DCPS with similar numbers of Title 1 schools.

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Also - DCPS must realize how many of their teachers live in Maryland, and have kids in MD schools. [/quote][/b]

This. Hybrid means that a ton of teachers would have to take leave to care for their own kids. This would be a logistical nightmare. [/quote]

But if they are teaching from home won't they have to anyway. Or are they going to teach from home WHILE providing full-time childcare. [/quote]

Mmm honestly I think some parents would really care. It’s supposed to be a lesson done by a professional yet there’s a child crying really close by? I think parents expect A LOT MORE out of DL this time, as they should.

My own children will be thoroughly occupied during my live sessions, of course one is 9 months so there may be occasional crying on the day I don’t have my husband around.

Idk I saw this anger at crying children with a few of my parents, I teach K-1st. So my husband will be with the kiddos during my live sessions since he for sure can work from home.
Yup they sure are, just like they did in Spring, just like we all are...[/quote]

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There are lots of people right now working from home while also caring for their own children. Teachers are no different in that regard when they are doing distance learning. [/quote]

Totally agree. I hate that teachers and others are using this as an excuse. A good chunk of the US workforce is doing their job virtually with their kids at home. Why can't teachers do this too? No one is going to be bothered if your kid is screaming in the background while you are teaching a class. Kids crying, interrupting, etc. is totally normal now. Well, maybe it actually might be some good karma for the kids interrupting work calls.[/quote]

Who is saying that?  I’m a teacher and I had my kids interrupt me/cry all the time.  You know what?  It happens.  No kids cared (in fact they thought it was funny) and the parents understood because it was happening to them. [/quote][/quote]

I’m not trying to be rude but seriously. I live in a house with children and I am a teacher. Things happen, kids cry. If people get upset about it then that is on them.  I don’t care if my kids’ teacher has a kid issue.  Everyone is at home. [/quote]

As a parent I could care less about kids interruptions of the teacher.  But as a mom, I know how my own ability to do quality work was impacted.  I will have childcare this fall.  My kid's teachers better either have childcare OR figure out how to do two full-time jobs at the same time, because while I don't care about kids screaming in the background, I do care about my kids learning and receiving decent feedback. Parent expectations are very high since we will be at this a year.  Last spring we all half assed it.  This fall that won't work.  [/quote]

I never said it impacted my work. It never did and it won’t.  I do my job. But I’m not going to listen to someone say my house should be some sort of mausoleum. I am a teacher and a parent. Your emotions and reactions are your responsibility not mine [/quote]

So you gave your students quality feedback on the work you assigned.  Because my kids go no feedback at all.  They got assignments that then I had to sit down and walk them through.  They got no instruction and no peer interaction beyond a everybody muted morning meeting where the teacher told them where that day's assignments were.  I have no doubt their teachers were busy and doing the best they could considering their own kids were home.  But it won't work for the year ahead.[/quote]

Yep I did.  I held small group sessions 4 times a day with 5 children each.  We worked on Fundations and Eureka math.  Every night I sat and graded work and provided the normal amount of comments that they receive.  I sent a text to all of my parents daily reminding them of the schedule that day and what/if any help their child may need. I was also available until 6 pm for parent questions or concerns.

I’m sorry you had a different experience.  But assuming I’m not doing my job isn’t very nice. [/quote]

What is your plan for social-emotional development?[/quote]

Not the PP teacher but I plan to address social emotional learning through morning meeting, I’ve already modified about 2 months worth for online (holding off on the rest until the announcement)

I also did small group games, there’s a ton of free games for ages 3-12 online. I also bought a paid subscription. What I do is let students take turns by letting each control the screen. -I’m sure as you know children learn a lot through games and play.

I also utilize interactive PDFs to see where they are socially and emotionally. Can they recognize emotions, social cues, etc. in others and themselves?[/quote]

You mean  small group meetings - not whole class morning meetings, right?  I know it's less efficient, by my kids tune out at those big meetings.  One is an introvert and one has adhd.  Their only engagement comes in small group when DL. So you've got to do it 4 small group meetings for social emotional development and then 4 small group meetings for instruction. Then feedback and help.  Then plan for tomorrow.  Otherwise DL wont come close to comparing.  But that is 8 30 minute meetings which is 4 hours and leaves you 4 more hours for the other stuff though no time to watch your kids.  In other words, please hire childcare like all the parents of your kids are doing. [/quote]

Yes I have 2 morning meetings, about 12 kids.

Small groups is 3-5 students depending on their needs. I have 4 kiddos in my class with ADHD and one with Autism and they are in one of the groups of 3 since that’s what they personally needed. Some are only in groups of 3 for a certain subjects, sometimes they are in a group of 4-5. It’s individualized.

I also gave 15 min one on one lessons to each student 2-3x a week (depending on needs)

Also those are nice suggestions but I know what I’m doing. All my student received support and feedback. My parents also had access to me for questions on assignments if they didn’t understand themselves, etc.
If you at any point feel like you’re child isn’t getting what they need talk to the teacher.

I implemented the 1 on 1 BECAUSE of parent feedback.

Parents talk to your teachers! (With respect and kindness) [/quote]

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