Hi Southern transplant,

Thanks for the tip. Guess I will just have to wait until I get
to Ohio to finish up stuff. Why is your certification not
covering 4-5? I too graduated about 11 years ago, but I had to
take the phonics course as part of my reading specialist
endorsement. If I just have to take the Praxis, then that is
what I will take the time to do.

On 10/06/09, Southern transplant to newbie wrote:
> 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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