Looking Forward

I'm not sure about other teachers, but around this time [mid to late July] I start thinking about what changes I want to implement for next year. I start to feel rejuvenated, and sale ads are already touting Back-to-School sales. Yet, I still know that I have some time before back-to-school really happens! ;0

As indicated by the title of this blog, I teach high school English, and next year will be the first year Amy and I will team teach two sections of English 9. Amy has her masters in reading; I have mine in writing. Together we have a combined teaching experience of fifteen [?] years from elementary to post-secondary.

The class is designated for students who are struggling with reading and writing. Students have been placed in one of the two sections based on multiple pieces of data: Scantron scores, CSAP scores [the state test], a writing sample, reading tests, and teacher recommendation.

I’m really excited about this class! The hope is that students will receive the help they need to be successful in all of their classes in high school, and in the process – maybe – actually come to like –okay at least not completely hate -- reading and writing. Keep your fingers crossed! J

There isn’t another class at the high school that is team taught, so I’m curious how this is going to work. While Amy and I have worked together, it hasn’t been a true teaming experience. Additionally, I’m curious how other teachers have gone about team teaching at the high school level. There is a certain perception of teaching in isolation at this level.

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