Sublinks

The students were bright and respectful in my first grade class today. Their multi-cultural setting enhanced the learning in the classroom. The children proudly shared their personal history and, we explored maps of  several continents together. It's a great feeling when a substitute has a "teachable moment"!

Today I subbed in a small special ed. class with only 12 students. There were 2 full-time special education teachers in the room and myself, functioning as an assistant. The whole class was together at the beginning of the day and for an assembly. For the remainder of the day, groups of 2 to 3 children traveled together throughout the building. I understand that this is the nature of individual education plans but, it left me questioning the need for my presence in the classroom.