[Counselors] Fw: Re[2]: QUESTION: OAM

[OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board]

Yes it is.  I am losing my mind.  Especially with the item try outs.  This
is crazy!


On Sat, Mar 29, 2014 at 6:32 AM, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion
Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:

> Rant, I'm drowning in tests......endless emails, fall retest window,
> winter\trimester, writing, spring retest, I do 3-12 labeling, uploads, 2TT,
> Scheduling, finding monitors, remediation........ Along with all my endless
> duties!  Don't get me wrong I do love my job and my students but testing is
> out of control!
> On Mar 28, 2014 4:16 PM, "OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board" <
> counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:
>
>> Well, when I did the Webinar and they didn't know what a Portfolio was, I
>> lost all faith.  And they say the Writing test can't be read aloud to IEP
>> students---not sure they know what they're talking about.  And those
>> materials come during OCCT testing.  How many people do they think are
>> building test coordinators because I can only stretch so far.  Evidently
>> they have no idea how long it takes to box tests up and mail back.  After a
>> certain point, our schedule is filled with end of year activities that we
>> cannot all of a sudden cancel or reschedule.  Yes!  Rant, Rant, Rant!  Gail
>> Fine, Sallisaw
>>
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>> From: "OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board" <
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>> To: counselors at lists.onenet.net
>> Date: 03/28/14 02:27 PM
>> Subject: [Counselors] Fw: Re[2]: QUESTION: OAM
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>> ------------------------------
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: pmarlow at calvin.k12.ok.us
>> To: counselors at lists.onenet.net
>> Date: 03/28/14 12:06 PM
>> Subject: Re[2]: [Counselors] QUESTION: OAM
>>
>> Does anyone want to join me on a RANT at the rally about 3-4 testing
>> companies next year and all the work of the upcoming tryout tests? Too much
>> time and energy is being spent in Oklahoma on poorly designed tests that
>> make an A-F report card.
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: "OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board" <
>> counselors at lists.onenet.net>
>> To: counselors at lists.onenet.net
>> Date: 03/28/14 10:43 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Counselors] QUESTION: OAM
>>
>> Calling all rural Oklahoma high schools, we are currently trying to
>> incorporate Spanish as a Foreighn Language into our class schedule.
>> However, we have always used the Computer Language class as out FL. We do
>> not have the funding necessary for either online curriculum or hiring
>> another teacher. Any ideas?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Have a great day.
>> Laura O'Hara, MAMFT
>> DTC/School Counselor
>> Cashion Public Schools
>>
>>
>> *On Fri 28/03/14 8:26 AM , OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board
>> counselors at lists.onenet.net <counselors at lists.onenet.net> sent: *
>>
>>
>>
>>   What are you using for your OAM (Other Academic Measure)?
>>
>>   Thank you,  Alicia
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>   *Alicia Brierton *
>>
>>   *Guidance Counselor *
>>
>>   *MacArthur High School *
>>
>>   *Office: 580 355 5230 Ext. 459 <580%20355%205230%20Ext.%20459> *
>>
>>   *Fax: 580 585 6434 <580%20585%206434> *
>>
>>   *"For I know the plans I have for you...to give you a future full of
>> hope." *
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>> Patricia Marlow
>>
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>> United in education,
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>> Patricia Marlow
>>
>> Calvin Public School
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>> P.O. Box 127
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>> 229 Third Street
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>> Calvin, OK 74531
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>> 405-645-2411 X 1003
>>
>> pmarlow at calvin.k12.ok.us
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>> FAX: 405-645-1056
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