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So I thought I would give Blackboard Wars one more chance, since the first episode I watched was so disturbing, I just couldn't bring myself to watch the whole thing. There are so many problems with the school, it's hard to know where to start, but I think it is a very clear picture on what a Charter School can be.  For one, the school is run by a CEO, not a Principal, but even Principals can now be referred to as the CEO, and that is very disturbing.  A CEO runs a company with employees, not a school with students.  There is a fundamental difference in managing employees, who, for the record, are being paid, and, for the most part, choose to be there.  We are talking about schools, and our students, not employees, and if you've been in a school like this, you'll know how the actual 'employees' (teachers and all of the school staff) are treated - certainly not with respect.

This 'new' idea of getting rid of all the teachers previously in a school, often a Charter School will start 'with all new teachers', and when they say 'all new', they often mean, brand new, so that can mean teachers with no experience. If you've been a teacher, or you've ever been in a school (most people! lol!), you will know that productive schools need to have a good mix of all sorts of teachers, with a wide variety of levels of experience.  A whole school full of 'brand new' teachers is going to struggle.  All teachers need a place to start, but they need the people in place to help them through the tough days, and to support them where they need the support. In Blackboard Wars, these poor young teachers are being hit (yes, hit), and the principal did absolutely nothing.  That's horrible.  It's too hard to watch, let alone live.  I had a situation where I was in another classroom, and a student walked by from the cooking class in the next room, and this boy whipped an egg at the back of my head.  There were a specific number of male students in this class, this kid had an incredible throw, so obviously athletic... and luckily the egg hit my shoulder instead of my head, but it felt like a rock - was so scary.  I reported it to my administrator, and guess what they did?  Nothing.  Absolutely nothing.  He said there was no way they could possibly figure out which student threw the egg.  Thank God he's in administration and not law enforcement.... ugh.  Ridiculous.  But this is what teachers are dealing with on a daily basis, now... kids who can do horrendous things in the classroom, with no consequences. Is not good for anyone involved.

When education is turned into a business, that just scares me.  It's happening more and more, and is very disturbing.  When did this begin to happen?  Was it when the standardized testing began?  When they first started rating schools?  And why are schools rated?  Shouldn't every school be a great school? Was it when some school districts starting paying for students by the day, as a component of their funding? I'm pretty sure Canadian schools are funded by the year... must look into this as a factor... and I can't understand why not study the school systems around the world who are doing really well with their students, try to emulate them?   The normal systems, nothing extreme.  Extreme is rarely a good option! lol!

If you've seen Blackboard Wars, you'll have seen the bit where the principal says he's been given 5 years to turn his school around, or he'll be fired.  Fired??  A Principal???  What they need to do is go back to 'the good old days', and allow Principals to stay in their schools, let the students really get to know their Principal.  How can the principal be your 'pal' if you have no idea who the principal is, and the principal doesn't have time to get to know the kids?  We used to all have such a great relationship with our principals, as kids.  I loved my principals - they were wonderful, generous, kind and caring.  Not really how you would describe a CEO... I just heard the principal say that when he staffed his school, he accounted for 10% of the teachers not to make it... whaaaat???  10%!  I've never, ever, heard of that. You joined a staff, people of all ages, creeds, ethnicities, specialties.. but you were all there for the students, everyone was excited to be a teacher. What happened to that expectation?

I think things must have taken a serious turn for the worse when discipline that used to be in the classroom went out the window.  I really love my students, and they know how much I care about them, and it's usually a mutual respect, so I have a lovely classroom, but I've gone into classrooms where the kids didn't know me, or had a reaction to what I look like, what my expectations are (high).  It's not often, but when you have a difficult situation like that, you have to be supported by your administration.  I was lucky enough to have a fantastic administrator, and that situation was quickly remedied, but it sure looks like teacher support has diminished to such an extent, often the kids think (or know) they are in charge.

The whole thing is so upsetting.  On Blackboards Wars, it looks like all the staff is worried about losing their jobs, including the principal.  How can anyone do a really good job, and plan to stay for life (like the old days! lol!), if you never know what's going to happen to your job?

Oh, just realized that none of the teachers went to their union leader to help them get some more support... so is it a new system of a Charter School coming in, and the union going out?  There's a good reason why the Teacher's Union exists - it's just necessary to protect the teachers, and in turn, that protects the students.

Oh, man, this poor young teacher - just so upsetting.

I don't know if  can keep watching Blackboard Wars - it's too disturbing.

Okay, they got me at the end of the show... I'll watch it, again... I need to see that they can fix this school, make it work, help the kids : )






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Ailsa Forshaw: Education Specialist, Special Education

AILSA FORSHAW

Website: www.buildyourownhouse.ca 

Blog: https://buildyourownhousebodylife.blogspot.com

OBJECTIVES

My Main Objective in Life is to Teach to others the many valuable lessons I have learned over the years. When that comes to Special Needs Students, I firmly believe that everyone has a Special Purpose in life, and I enjoy bringing out the best in all of my students. Skills can be developed by a wide variety of learning opportunities, so I believe it is my job to bring those opportunities to each individual student. It is a wonderful thing to witness someone discover their strengths so they can go out into the world fully confident in their ability to do well and to be successful.

Teaching:

Los Angeles Unified School District, Community Based Instruction (CBI), Special Education, Westchester High School. 2006 - 2011. I have been fortunate enough to teach a wonderful group of students with Special Needs in this amazing CBI Program. We actively ran the School Garden, participated in Gardening Programs with Descanso Gardens, had very active Cooking and Work Experience Programs, alongside a highly interactive Academic Program, with an emphasis on Technological Skills, Reading, Math and Money Awareness.

Los Angeles Unified School District. Special Education, Severely Handicapped, Senior Division, Widney High School. 1990-1993. I love Teaching Special Ed., and this was a particularly wonderful Teaching Position. You develop very close ties with your Students, Staff and Parents when you are Teaching Special Needs Students.

DeVry Institute for Technology, Calgary. 1996. I taught Speech (Public Speaking) and 1st Year English to over 200 Students. It was very enjoyable to Lecture and Teach at the College Level.

Calgary Board Of Education, Adult Division. 1995/96. Scriptwriting. I developed and Taught a Scriptwriting Course for an Adult Community Course. I had the great opportunity to work with some promising up-and-coming Writers.

Hastings Board of Education, Quinte High School & William R.Kirk. 1989/90. High School English and High School Special Education. This Position was split between Two Schools.

Prince Edward Heights. Adult Special Needs Program Instructor. 1987/88.

Prince Edward Board of Education. Alternatives Program, Adult Special Needs Education. 1986/87.

ARC Industries. Adult Special Needs Program Manager & Instructor. 1985/86.

ABC Children's Learning Centre. After-School Program Instructor. 1985.

Hastings County Board of Education. Supply Teaching. Kindergarten-Grade Eight. 1984.

WRITING:

www.buildyourownhouse.ca All the Writing and Development of My Building, Construction and Family-Oriented Site.

The Simpsons. 3 Full-Length Spec. Scripts, including one Featuring Ben Johnson, Olympic Sprinter.

Ben Johnson, The Ben Johnson Story. This was Written in Collaboration with Ben Johnson, intended for an Animation Series.

Romance Novel, Children's Books, Articles, Website.

Website Development and Management, 2001 - 2018. http://www.buildyourownhouse.ca , http://buildyourownhousebodylife.blogspot.com

I have spent the past ten years Writing and Developing this very substantial Website, which enjoys a large Readership and a great deal of Monthly Traffic. My plan is to continue with the website management, and build on the growth I have already experienced. This website grew out of a desire to teach people how to Manage their Finances and ultimately being able to buy or build their own home. The Site grew to include anything I felt was useful to Everyday Living, that wasn't being taught elsewhere. I consider this work one of my best 'Teaching Experiences', because of the sheer number of people I have been able to help. Also, I've learned more about the Computer than I ever would have imagined for myself, so that was an added bonus.

Construction -- Building and Renovation, 1996 - 2006. Over these years I have Renovated, Developed and Built a number of Buildings, culminating with the Design and Build of my own 5400 square foot home. It was a huge undertaking, and I came away with innumerable Skills and Knowledge that will serve me well in the Future.

EDUCATION:

California Teaching Credentials Held: Document Title Expiration Date / Status 

Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential 08/01/2022

District Intern Credential 12/01/2010

Level I Education Specialist Instruction Credential 03/01/2014

Level II Education Specialist Instruction Credential 08/01/2019

BC Teaching Certificate

Ontario Teaching Certificate

Alberta Teaching Certificate

University of Southern California, Dominguez Hills. 1991-93, Part-Time. Began working on my Masters of Education Degree in Special Education. I will be continuing with my Masters Degree.

Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Bachelor of Education. 1981-84. This was the Concurrent Education Program, so I began taking the Education Degree Classes and Student Teaching in Year 1, culminating in a Full Year of Classes and Student Teaching in Year 4.

Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Bachelor of Arts. 1981-83. English and Classics.

York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Summer School, 1986. High School Teaching Qualification.

Queen's University, Continuing Education, Special Education. Part-Time F/W Session, 1985-86. Special Education I.

F.O.L.P. Fitness Instructor Certification, Ontario, Canada. 1985.

First Aid, Special Education Workshops, and a Variety of Other Professional Workshops & Sessions.

References:

Ms. Edie Weeks, Special Education Department Head, Westchester High School.

Dr. Kenneth Pride, Principal, Orville Wright Middle School.

Mr. Anthony Solomon, Assistant Principal (Retired), Westchester High School.

Mrs. Fonna Bishop, Retired Principal, LAUSD (Interim Principal at Westchester High School).

Mr. Elias Miles, Administration, Westchester High School.

Mr. Fred Page, Teacher, Westchester High School.

Mr. Marvin Cooper, Healthy Start Program, Westchester High School.

Ms. Jo Bernstein, Head of Magnet Program, Westchester High School.