Newbie,

I had to send in my out of state packet along with my
transcripts in order for the OH Dept. of Ed. to tell me what
I needed to do in order to get my certificate. In GA I was
certified PK-5 but here I am only PK-3 and I still have to
take an additional phonics course for renewal in 5 years.
Honestly they will have to take a look at your transcripts.
I did have to take the Praxis as well but most of this could
be because I graduated from college 15 years ago. Having
your Reading Specialist will definitely be to your
advantage. I have been told that southern OH needs more
teachers than the northern part of the state. Be prepared to
sub but here in Ohio a sub must possess a Bachelor's degree
so the fact that you are a certified teacher doesn't
necessarily mean that you go to the top of the list. Good
luck!

On 10/06/09, Newbie to teaching in Ohio wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I am going to be a newbie to Mason, Ohio in a few weeks. I
> tried today to email the department of education, but was
> told to call and speak to someone. However, I am really
> hoping that you can help me.
>
> I currently posess an Arizona teaching certificate in
> Elementary Education with endorsements in Structured
> English Immersion and Reading Specialist.
>
> I know I will have to take the Praxis, but which one? Do I
> have also take it in the areas I have endorsements in as
> well? Also, are there any classes that I will have to take?
> In Arizona, some new teachers have to take the Arizona
> Constitution and U.S. Constitution.
>
> Any help you can give me would be most appreciated. I will
> keep checking the boards until Friday. My internet is being
> turned off then.
>
> Thanks for all of your help. By the way, I have sent emails
> to Mason and Lebannon asking about volunteering/employment
> opportunities. In your opinion, was this a good move or a
> bad one?
>

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