Counting Down to PD

I've been trying to sit down and post about the upcoming school year, but in all honestly, the idea of it leaves me speechless. I can't put into words how I feel going into this new reality. (And usually... I'm someone with words to spare). 

But facing a year of unprecedented unknowns, I have no idea what to say or feel. 

I am excited to be back in the classroom, but I don't know how that classroom will ever feel like it once did.
I am excited for kids to get back into school, but I am worried about them being exposed to Covid. 
I am both dreading and excitedly awaiting Wednesday, when I'll return for my first day of PD. 

Beyond that, I can't really wrap my brain around much more. 

I do feel very fortunate that this is my third year teaching the same preps. That means I have materials for everything ready and I can focus on all the changes and variables that come with this year. I am also fortunate enough to have started last fall in a flexible, self-paced format that I can implement again. I'm not really stressing about course content, to be honest.

However, I know that is not the case for everyone.

That's one of the big reasons I spent this summer updating my Year of AP Lang. I truly hope that it comes in handy for someone and spares them at least one meltdown. (Even with those units in my back pocket, I'm anticipating a few meltdowns of my own.)

That said, I woud like to continue helping where I can. I am thinking of maybe posting my flexible, hybrid format on a week-by-week basis. Or I could start sharing some of my AP Literature materials. Or I could just create new AP Lang content as the year goes on. 

Thoughts? If so, comment or email me. I am here to help :)