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Teach ESY With Less Stress
Teaching Extended School Year (ESY) can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. Some of us relish the opportunity to stay busy over the summer, while others enjoy the laid-back atmosphere. Yet, for many, the need for extra income or the job requirement is the driving force behind teaching ESY. Regardless of the motivation, one thing is sure: we all want ESY to be as stress-free as possible. Don’t worry- keep reading to learn all you need make ESY as easy as possible. Prep Your Paperwork Let’s get the boring part out of the way! Make copies of generic data sheets to fill in student IEP goals easily. You might get student information at the last minute, so you’ll want
Teach ESY With Less Stress
Teaching Extended School Year (ESY) can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. Some of us relish the opportunity to stay busy over the summer, while others enjoy the laid-back atmosphere. Yet, for many, the need for extra income or the job requirement is the driving force behind teaching ESY. Regardless of the motivation, one thing is sure: we all want ESY to be as stress-free as possible. Don’t worry- keep reading to learn all you need make ESY as easy as possible. Prep Your Paperwork Let’s get the boring part out of the way! Make copies of generic data
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