One of the most devastating things was being told I wasn't nurturing enough to work a magnet position at my old school. I thought I was liked and that I interviewed find, but I wasn't warm and squishy enough. Then when they hired some jackass (who is still there) I was heartbroken because he's an awful teacher and a wretched human. I kept thinking "He's better than I am?"
The net result is I left the school, took a job doing something else (which was a job I SUCKED at but was perfect for at the time).
In other news, K and I spent over 3 hours in an IEP meeting today. But we did sign the IEP. AND hooray! They recognize she belongs in a general ed class and that's she smart and her issues relate to communication! AND we might be able to get a sign interpreter next time we have to do this in the fall.
In this market, you can't necessarily assume you didn't get a job because you did something wrong. My employer is receiving 900 resumes for posted positions -- lots of the people are perfect for the jobs.
AND hooray! They recognize she belongs in a general ed class and that's she smart and her issues relate to communication! AND we might be able to get a sign interpreter next time we have to do this in the fall.
That is fabulous news Kat!
Hey, speaking of LAUSD, do you or K know any terrific teachers in elementary in LAUSD who are looking to find a new job? Community Magnet is hiring a teacher this year. I feel awkward mentioning it to the people at Franny's school, plus I think they are all pretty happy, at least all the really good ones are.
I don't at this point but I might be able to put feelers out through my WP people.
I am really pleased that the IEP wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I was pretty convinced we would have to go through Due Process and get an attorney/advocate. We still might if we move, but we may not.
The teacher asked us what we really wanted and I said for an interdistrict transfer to Burbank where she could attend a blended ASL/SEE/English class. Not going to happen.
They are also changing her eligibility to reflect that she is low-incidence Other Impairment other than Multiple Disability which implies cognitive deficiencies. This part matters a ton because it opens up a sign interpreter as possible.
Whew.
Also, I donated blood today and am now a bit tired. I didn't get a pedicure (which I really wanted). Nor did I get to return stuff to Target.
BUT my new nano came. Did you all know if you have a first Gen Apple Nano, there was a recall and you can send it and get a new one back? Even if your battery is wonky and doesn't hold a charge.
Hi all, just sticking my head in for a second to say thank you all for the good wishes! We're thrilled and exhausted and more than a little loopy. I had to have a c-section so we're still in the hospital for another night, and very much looking forward to going home tomorrow. It still seems really unreal. We have a daughter! Holy crap.
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Kate, I'm glad you'll get to head home soon. Having a daughter is pretty exciting; we like it a lot!
Work has left me so mentally exhausted this week. We closed out my last meeting today with one coworker face-down on the conference room table and me plaintively saying, "My brain hurts."
People want me to be social this weekend, but at this point I want to stay at home in my pajamas and watch Invader Zim.
