Re: Job Outlook in WA?

>
> I think you would have a good chance of finding work in King
> county especially with your ELL background. I would just
> start working on applying for a Washington state credential.
> You would have to take the Washington state endorsement exam
> which cost $130. Google, "OSPI" it is the Washington state
> superintendent office website which will give a ton of
> information on getting certified in WA.

Thanks, that sounds encouraging. I'll look into it. I don't look
forward to having to take more subject matter tests, though.

I don't mind teaching ELL. I had a good time in the Newcomers
class, and the district where I work has just adopted Hampton-
Brown's "Avenues" ELD program for all elementary grades at all
the schools (the EO kids have enrichment during the Avenues
time) - it's a majority minority district that has large Asian
and Hispanic populations.

Also, are there districts in King County that have adopted the
Read 180 program?

What does the enrollment look like for 2009-2010? If California
is losing enrollment, they have to be going somewhere.

Is Seattle the best place to look for work, or in the outlying
suburbs or rural areas?

Thanks

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