Sunday, March 22, 2020

I'm back...a vent

It's been a long time since I've posted...This school year has been a TOUGH one.   My caseload and workload are at all time highs.  Behavior support calls are also frequent and intense.   There just always seems to much to do and never enough time.   I've really been struggling with all of it.

and then this week happened...

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Oh how I'd rather be back to my crazy typical work week with too many meetings, behavior support calls, no plan time, eating lunch at my desk as I respond to my emails, and bringing way too much work home.  To be honest the only thing difference this week is that I'm not responding to behavior support calls.  Of course this was replaced by trying to figure out how to teach students with complex communication needs via e-learning.  Anyone else in the same boat?  

In all honesty I think I've worked more this week then ever but on the plus side I "think" I have a framework in place to provide my students with lessons and support.  I'm feeling a bit better but still have quite the to do list.


The challenge of trying to support students and parents with individualized lessons while maintaining confidentiality has been challenging and time consuming but I think it looks good and functional.  What do you all think?  How are you sharing your lessons and resources?  

I'll share some of the resources and links in my next post.  Stay tuned!

P.S. I realize my vent is a first world problem.  Just needed a place to let it out. ;)  Please forgive me.  I generally do my best to be positive.

SO grateful for all of those on the front line: nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists, grocery store employees, restaurant employees.  I"m sending lots of prayers and postive thoughts to all of them.  I realize I'm also blessed to still have a source of income with the ability to work from home.