This was the week that I finalized the probate stuff at Delaware County Courthouse. This was also the week that decisions were made about staffing at my school. Because the gifted coordinator position does not require any special gifted certification, it seems to be the new dumping ground for teachers who would otherwise lose their jobs. While I certainly wouldn't want to see anyone lose a job, the ultimate burden of training said coordinator rests with me because I'm the only one left standing -- all the other GIEP writers have moved back into the classroom. I'm lucky that my principal understands that and is willing to keep me in the classroom with all gifted students, but it's still very time-consuming, especially at the beginning of the school year. This year's crop of kids is so wonderful - I'm truly lucky.
I'm reading Game of Thrones per my brother-in-law's recommendation. It's compelling, I must admit. I'm also playing - badly - Words with Friends... strategy is obviously not my forte.
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