Re: Plans of Assistance

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I hope it all works out to the benefit of all!

On 5/16/12, Update wrote:
> I just wanted to update you on this. I have 3 weeks left of the
> Plan of Assistance. I have been meeting with the principal weekly,
> putting in a lot of work. Today we had an official review with my
> association rep there. He said everything was great in all areas
> except he still has concerns about the classroom management
> aspect. I am still going to observe two more classrooms.
> He praised how positive I was and cooperative with the plan, and
> always listening and following suggestions. I have also gotten
> praise for working with 2 very difficult behavior students. One
> student he said was the most successful he has ever been in
> school.
>
> He is going to have an informal observation next week. It seems to
> me like there is hope if all of the plan has been fulfilled except
> for the one area.
>
> All of our weekly meetings have been very positive, and he
> especially notes my respect and kind way with students and my
> working well with coworkers (which before he had stated there were
> concerns with negative relationships with students and coworkers.)
> He stated he was impressed with how hard I was working and how he
> knew I really wanted to work there.
>
> At the end of yesterday's weekly meeting, he emailed and
> stated "thank you for today" meaning our meeting. I was a bit
> worried after today's meeting with the rep. I just have to keep
> working hard so I can show improvement the last 3 weeks of school.
>
>
>
> On 4/07/12, OP wrote:
>> Thank you for your perspective, Other Options.
>> The weekly meetings with the principal are really helpful,
>> actually. We are simply discussing the plan, planning classroom
>> visits, discussing classroom strategies...it is the principal
>> providing me support for the plan of assistance. So I actually
>> don't have a problem with that.
>>
>> So far the principal has been pretty supportive. I think he
>> will be fair.
>>
>> Most of the staff members do not know why I left for a quarter
>> and then returned. That is not an issue, and I have a positive
>> relationship with the staff at the school.
>>
>> I am starting to feel that he is going to be supportive
>> throughout this process, but as we get further into the coming
>> weeks, I'll have a better feel.
>>
>> On 4/01/12, Other Options wrote:
>>>
>>> I am still asking myself why you would want to stay working
>>> under such adverse conditions......have you considered
>>> looking at positions in area private or parochial schools
>>> for a couple of years. Even taking a pay cut might be worth
>>> it to just be in a new, more positive environment. It might
>>> do you a world of good to just get your confidence back and
>>> to enjoy being in the classroom. Then you could try to
>>> transition back into a new district with a new record. If
>>> you are a young teacher, I really would encourage you to
>>> think about it.
>>>
>>> Even given a pay cut, I might consider what I could earn
>>> with a summer job and/or some tutoring on the side in a new
>>> environment. With all the balls you will seem to have to
>>> keep in the air - watching your rear with the "principal's
>>> pal IA;" watching out for the principal's visits and weekly
>>> sessions which really do seem excessive and aimed at being
>>> another point of harrassment from what you have shared;
>>> making sure to take notes on every negative thing going on
>>> in other classrooms rather than taking in the positive
>>> pointers you might benefit from;" most likely listening to
>>> the undercurrents you may be hearing about your situation
>>> from other staff.... My goodness that sounds like a
>>> full-time job right there - nevermind being a classroom
>>> teacher. There are times in life when you have to consider
>>> carefully whether you will win the battle, but lose the war
>>> - and it may be your mental or physical health as the major
>>> casualty.......

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