Special Thoughts - Pick Your Partner!
I wanted to do a collaborative project with a colleague. Reflecting on my SERT practice I came to a disheartening realization - despite the fact that Paul was literally teaching with all of the IEPs in my school, other than collaborating on the modified French pages and handing him his stack of IEPs when they were done with a "There ya go buddy, have at 'er!" I was providing zero support to Core French. I clearly needed to learn more about current research-based strategies to support the unique challenges of working with students with IEPs in an FSL program and Paul was willing to work with me. Our proposal for a TLC grant focused on teacher and student well-being was accepted and our partnership was born! Itinerant Core French Teachers face a number of stressors and barriers that directly impact their well-being and that of their students - especially those with special needs. Some stressors include: - scheduling - travelling between classrooms with all...