ABSTRACT
A teacher entered the officer of her principal, threw herself down in a chair, and said: “Nobody told me that teaching had so much paper!” With the requirements for IEPs, ESOL, SLD, and 504, you may say the same thing. Many new teachers can feel a little overwhelmed by the abundance of forms, notes, and files they must generate (also see Juggling Paperwork). Though much paperwork is required, especially in cases of students with special needs, this record keeping is important and its accuracy critical for many reasons. In addition to showing student progress, these records detail academic needs for assistive tools, referrals, and other resources. Beyond the students’ needs, these records are required documentation for school funding requests.
