Hello All!
I TRULY missed you all yesterday. I've become accustomed to the lively exchange of ideas and the friendships that have developed in such a short time. I'm particularly impressed with our different teaching styles and unwavering commitment to our students. My paper is complete, and it did change a great deal...that's the process, after all. Most of all, I want to thank everyone for helping me realize that, even though the setup of my ELL classes is "unconventional", I don't have to go it alone.
Pam asked me to comment on chapters 7-9: Those "in the know" in Education really frighten me sometimes...50 years ago, kids with serious learning disabilities were delegated to the ungraded room, where their lack of self worth grew by leaps and bounds. Now, those that really need services are stymied by "regulations" yet a senior can be "identified" and therefore be able to magically graduate, after doing nothing for 3 years.(here goes that graduation fairy again)!!
Sorry- I don't mean to be a cynical. Maybe I need more time in Italy!!! Arrivedirci! Donna