Yes, it is approaching the seventh week of school, and I definitely have a countdown going. This year is just so different. I wish I could pin-point the exact reason why, but I can't. I'm more overwhelmed than I've been in MANY years. The Ohio Dept. of Educ., in conjunction with my school district, is putting more and more pressure on teachers to make sure students pass the OGT (Ohio Grad Test) although the test will be non-existent in about four years. And then many (including my own administration) seem to forget that while they are dumping crap upon crap upon crap on us, we're supposed to be Rigorous, Relevant, and building Relationships. Ugh.
But enough about the yuckiness in my life...Things otherwise are going well.
The Adoption Academy is about to enter it's third week. There was no "class" last Monday because of the Jewish holiday. John did a great job taking notes the week before when I was unable to be with him. The class was all about the financial aspects of adoption as well as the emotional issues which could come up with a child who is adopted. This week's class I'm excited about...the ins and outs of home studies. This is something I've heard about, but it will be nice to hear some concrete facts about home studies. Then the week after next is the last week of the "core" classes, and that is a question and answer session with birth moms and adoptive parents. That I'm REALLY looking forward to.
Other than the Adoption Academy and work, life is chugging along. I'll update again soon, when there is something to update about!!! :-)
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You know...you just reminded me why I love my school so much. We have so much freedom! We don't have intense curriculum training, nor do we have curriculum requirements. I can pretty much do what I want and teach what I enjoy as long as it makes sense (and our English department talks informally about what we're doing in the classroom). Our kids do fine on the tests--not "Big school" fine, but we have some of the highest scores in our county, just shy of the wealthiest district out there. Our grad rate is 97.9%, so I guess we just have a relaxed approach. Boy, you just made me love my school.
Kristen,
I am so glad to hear that teh adoption academy is going well! That's awesome! It was so good seeing you on Thursday night! :)
~Rhiannon
Sorry that work has been rough. I hope it either gets better or that the weeks zoom by.
I loved our classes where we listened to birth/adoptive families...they were the best. :)
So happy to hear the adoption academy is going so well.
It was great to finally meet you!
Glad to hear that Adoption Academy is helping you out. Sounds interesting!! I can't wait for you to really get moving forward with this. I want to see pics of your children!!
Sorry about the school stuff, I couldn't imagine having to deal with all the things you do. You are almost halfway to Christmas break!!
Rigor rigor rigor. Yep, heard it for a few years now! My class this year is overall a good group of 4th graders, but we're doing so much petty paperwork & following such a regimented curriculum plan that I'm just overwhelmed and stressed out. This too shall pass, right?
GL with the adoption academy. I'm sure you're learning all sorts of things and proving that you are ready for your baby!
I love your blog :0)
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