Re: BEST program -- anyone know why this was repealed?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

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Hey,

I don't know about this year, but last year I had a limited
inside connection that told me not to bother filing an
application with New Haven Public Schools. I was told for
last year (things have gotten worse since then) that they
received over 1,000 applications for 30 jobs. They weren't
even reading the applications any more. The only way your
file got viewed was if you knew someone who could get it into
the right hands.
Personally, I interviewed at a school in Branford last
year. They got over 300 applicaitons for 3 jobs in this
school. They gave 15 people interviews. There were local
teachers there with 5-10+ years of experience at the grade
levels they were hiring for. It was insane.

Charter schools are going to be your best bet in CT in this
economy. They've still got their funding, and they're the
only ones hiring right now because they're still expanding
their school systems. You'll work much, much harder, but
it's better then being on sub pay.

Good 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 program was repealed...and what they plan to implement in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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