Anon

Posted on 10/04/09

In my district, all of those people who were not certified (all on
waivers, most had not passed MTEL'S) were laid off and not asked
to return. In this economy, most districts are not desperate.

On 10/04/09, Former Tech School Teacher wrote:
> Last year I worked at a tech school in Mass. where many of
> the teachers had not passed the mtels. I think that you can
> teach on a waiver for two years but you must keep taking the
> test and you must pass the test eventually. I don't think
> there are many schools that are willing to do this but if
> they really want you, or they are really desperate then I
> think it is an option.
>
> On 10/02/09, Nancy wrote:
>> To all of you who've passed the MTEL's, God bless and great
>> job. Please don't hate me for asking this. But as one of
>> the hundreds who wait in the cattle-call lines to be tested
>> repeatedly-- at $100 buck a pop-- I'm looking for another
>> way into this profession in Mass. (I taught on a permanent
>> license for 12 yrs in NY, so it's frustrating.)
>>
>> Is there anyway around them? I'm afraid I know the answer
>> already... thanks.

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