Re: BEST program -- anyone know why this was repealed? more

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Hey NewTeach

The job market is very hard throughout CT from what I know. I
know people who have been searching for a permanent teaching
position for 5+ years (this is is elem. ed.) and many others
have just given up!

Thsi will be the third summer I have looked for a permanent
position (I ended up doing long-term subbing or tutoring to
make ends meet) and this summer has been the worst yet! I
have had a total of 2 interviews and probably sent out about a
dozen or so applications.

As for the BEST, I was told that they (the state) are
modifying it because of so many complaints about how it used
to be. Don't know when the changes will be implemented though.

BTW - I'm in Hartford County and and have been searching
basically throughout the state with no luck.

On 7/22/09, newCT teach wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone had any info on why the BEST
> program was repealed...and what they plan to implement in
> its place. I just renewed my initial cert and got a letter
> informing me that as of July 1 2009 BEST ended.
>
> On a side note, it looks like others in CT are having a
> tough time finding a job. I sure am. I have about 20 apps
> out there and have gotten one request for an interview.
> Unfortunately that school needed me to come in that very
> day, which I was unable to do! i am beginning to wonder if
> something is wrong with me. I even have some experience. I
> never thought it would be so hard to get a teaching job, and
> am bummed that I may have to sub again next year. I thought
> Stamford would have a few openings (I was told they would,
> back in May), but NOTHING. I subbed there last year (plus
> one other district) and looks like I will be returning in
> Sept unless some miracle happens.
>
> I am trying to keep hope, but wondering how long I can
> survive on this pay and working in other people's
> classrooms. Apparently I do not know the right people.
>
> Just wondering if anyone has any insight into what is going
> on. Are a lot of people relocating to CT? I live fairfield
> County, and am considering moving closer to New Haven
> County. I have applied in New Haven County, but no one
> calling me back there either.
>
> Any insight greatly appreciate, on either BEST or what is
> going on in this job market right now.
>
> Thanks a bunch.
>
> new CT Teach
 

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