Synthian Sharp - Believe

And theres an energy, I feel in the air, a whole generation becoming aware, And one by one, they're lining up in a row, to kick a nail into the coffin of the status quo. Synthian Sharp

Good Friday DCPS Petition

Dear colleagues,
We are having an online petition for Good Friday to be off for DCPS teachers, please support, sign and pass on to another DCPS teacher in your listserv. We need 100 signatures for this petition, thanks to all who signed!

http://www.change.org/petitions/good-friday-petition?share_id=sxXJXltbuQ&utm_campaign=friend_inviter_chat&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition&utm_term=permissions_dialog_false

We, the DCPS teachers signing this petition, are committed to providing high quality teaching and educational services to our children each and every day. However, Friday, March 29, 2013 is a ½ instructional day for our children. It is also “Good Friday”, a day that many DCPS teachers value and observe as a core part of their religious faith. While this “Good Friday” is scheduled on the DCPS school calendar as a recordkeeping day for teachers, the ½ instructional day for students can easily be altered in such a manner that our spring break includes Good Friday as it has been in the past.
Therefore, we are asking that Chancellor Henderson allow all teachers to perform their recordkeeping activities at home and not require teachers to report to our school or work location on Good Friday, March 29, 2013.
We believe her granting of this request will have no negative impact on DCPS school operations but will allow teachers who wish to observe “Good Friday” as a part of their faith to do so without being penalized and forced to use a leave day. Also, the Chancellor's granting this reasonable request is a win-win for her as our Chancellor and all DCPS teachers, as we work together with mutual respect and commitment to improve and deliver quality educational services to our students.


Sincerely,

Maria Angala, NBCT
Twitter: @TeacherSol
LinkedIn: Maria Angala

What Are The Signs of Autism? Infographic

This is a very helpful chart! As soon as you notice these signs, get them into Early Intervention (even if it's just a delay). April is Autism Awareness Month, pass this on to a friend in need!



5 Pinterest Collaborative Boards : Teaching & Education


I must confess that I am now an official Pinterest addict and I have spent more than an hour of my waking day to devote to building content of my awesome Pinterest teacher boards since its inception in November. The great news is that I'm now opening them up for collaboration!
 
What are Pinterest Collaborative Boards? They are actually boards on Pinterest that allow other pinners to pin content on the board. Yes, it's that plain and simple! I believe that I have great colleagues who are also Pinterest users (like YOU!) who would want to share pins centered around teaching and special education. Collaborative boards on Pinterest are a great way to share your information to other teachers and networkers, while also generating great back links to your blog or website.
 
My Pinterest boards are now open, please leave a comment on the latest post and I will certainly add you. Let's start sharing!
 
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#1. Books and Reading Resources. This is all about the written word. Please leave me a comment on the most recent pin if you are interested in sharing your books and everything about books on this board.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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#2 Great Ideas From Teachers. Need ideas for the kiddos? Get authentic teacher-made classroom resources, fun kid-friendly games, craftivities and more from our amazing teachers. If you want to share your awesome classroom pins, please leave me a comment on the most recent pin! We currently have 75 teachers collaborating on this board, join us!





 
#3 Social Media and Technology in Education. For social media savvy teachers, this board is for you! Blog, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Google + tips and tricks to make all of them grow and glow...follow this board! Let me know if you want to be a pinner to this board by leaving a comment on the most recent pin.
 
 
 
 
 
 

#4 100+ Education Quotes. Get your education quotes from the most political edreform sayings to the most inspirational wisdom laden and famous proverbs from this board! Same process, share your pins by leaving a comment on the most recent pin and I will add you as a collaborator.
#5 National Board Certification and Teacherpreneurship. When the going gets tough, what do you do? Here are some resources that you might need if you are going through the process of National Board Certification or are just looking for teaching standards and best practices for effective teacher leaders. If you have something to share about NBC or Teacherpreneurship, please leave a comment on the most recent post.









HAPPY PINNING!
 
 
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