BBT,
I could have written this post! I'm a special ed. teacher - grade 2 SLD, DD, ADHD, etc. I'm with you. It's so stressful and demands every ounce of patience available. I'm also majorly burned out. What is up with the fact that special ed. teachers are not required to have a planning bell? That is infuriating! I hate it. I have one this year but a few years ago didn't. It made me feel like I'm insignificant as a teacher. It's discriminatory in my opinion. Don't the kids with disabilities deserve a teacher who has planning time like the rest? Where are the parents and advocates to fight for this right? I wish my response could be more positive. I do feel like I have made a difference. But it has had a negative effect on my health. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. I know that you make a difference! Take care.