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1. over 13 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   I’m an urban high school special ed. teacher and the department head. In the summer, I take about 2 weeks of required professional development. I also usually try to squeeze in a grad. level class (which I pay for). I usually accompany the seniors on college trips for about a week. I also hope to help plan and implement a transition program for incoming 9th graders this year. The rest of the time I spend planning for the coming year, meeting with my teachers, administrators, etc. Most of this is unpaid work, but I do it because I feel it’s important. I also try to spend some vacation time with my family. :) I’m not looking for a pat on the back here, just want people to know that many of us do not spend the summer at the beach with a frozen beverage.