Re: BEST program -- anyone know why this was repealed?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

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Jessica, you heard correctly. Someone told me that there would be
no "BEST" program in place for at least the 2009-10 year.

On 8/06/09, Jessica wrote:
> 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?
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> 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!
>>
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>> 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 program was repealed...and what they plan to implement in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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