Summary of the year

The year has been full of challenges, accomplishments and learning.  To come out of the classroom and into an itinerant role is a learning curve on its own.  I was ready for a new challenge and because our cluster operates under the direct teaching approach I still felt close to the coal face - albeit  in a one-to-one or small group capacity.
I have learnt to move in and out of schools making good contacts with SENCo's and classroom teachers or other key people.  It has been an opportunity to work in rural schools - something I had not done in the past and in full primary's which has been interesting.
My appreciation for levels of communication  in terms of reporting data, collaborating on interventions and providing useful information or resources to teachers has improved throughout the year.
As you would expect, some teacher's embrace the chance to collaborate and support the intervention while others see it as another child out of their 'hair'.  I would have to say the majority of teachers I have worked with are looking to confirm, clarify or want support and fresh ideas for working with their children.

I have also been pleasantly surprised with the parent/caregiver response to the interventions and most of these stakeholders have also supported their child's learning in positive ways.