Take 2

Ok, so this is the second time I'm trying this. I wrote this all out, clicked to upload an image and the entire page disappeared. This post is auto saving for some reason, but the one I just lost obviously didn't. So this all ties in well with my quote:

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. ~Franklin D. Roosevelt

I have been at the end of my rope so many times with the activities for ED646 but I keep hanging on (I am stubborn--an attribute I keep telling my husband he should appreciate in me) and I am finally making some progress.

I met with a paraprofessional at Marcial A. Sablan last week for the mentoring project. I spent about an hour with her doing the interview and observing two lessons. She seemed to enjoy our time together as much as I did because our conversations about DI and paraprofessional training was very relaxed and comfortable. She invited me back "anytime" so I hope to visit with her again.

I have also been able to infiltrate McCool (DODEA). As you know, I was told by the superintendant's office that I could not conduct any projects at McCool because DODEA has no agreement with UOG. I was a bit annoyed with this because I am a parent and a volunteer and I only asked for an interview with the reading specialist and to observe a paraprofessional. I was denied anyway. For the review of a reading program activity I chose Read 180 because McCool uses this program. At the end of my rope and not being able to interview the reading specialist, I contacted the Read 180 teacher and explained my situation and asked if she perhaps might need a volunteer during the Read 180 session. She said "Absolutely!" so I am "volunteering" there next week. I have successfully finagled my way into DODEA.....for one project anyway--HA!

And now I will send this post--before it disappears too! Have a great weekend...

Kate