Re: BEST program -- anyone know why this was repealed?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

Jessica

Posted on 8/06/09

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I've heard that the new program replacing the BEST has not been
approved by legislature and nothing will be in place for new
teachers. Has anyone heard this or have any information about
the new program?

On 7/23/09, Jenn wrote:
> The talk I've heard about BEST is that there just wasn't
> enough money to keep funding it. It is being replaced by
> something, but from what I've heard that something is going
> to be easier than BEST was; not sure if there will be a
> mentor component or a portfolio component.
>
> From all I've heard, Fairfield and New Haven counties are the
> hardest places to find jobs - the areas are simply over-
> saturated with applicants. Doing a quick search on ctreap
> under elementary ed. I found 21 openings that vary from
> Willimantic, Hebron, Marlborough, Burlington, Norwich,
> Bridgeport, and Westport. Keep looking, but vary the parts
> of the state that you are looking in; you might want to try
> further east past New Haven county. 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 program was repealed...and what they plan to implement in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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