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Looking for other teachers certified by the AC aroute

by teacher from TX

Nov 26, 2009

Looking for other alternately certified teachers who wish to share their experiences. Anyone who was enrolled with i teach TX?

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Nora On 11/26/09, teacher from TX wrote:

I am about to start an alternative certification program; I also live in TX. I am debating whether going through my local University so that my credit will go towards a Masters degree, or going through the Region. Have you weighed the pros and cons of other programs?

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Jan 4, 2010

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Online Masters Programs

by Jen

Jan 5, 2010

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for some advice on online education programs in New York state. I am looking to get my masters degree in curriculum and instruction for grades 1-6 and need some assistance or feedback from those of you who might be in the same position. I want to start as soon as possible in an online program. I currently work 3 j...See More

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Jarod HM To be clear, you need to check to see if the university is regionally accredited. Eric's suggestion seems like a viable option.

On 1/05/10, Jarod HM wrote: > From what I understand for the NYSED website, it would make > the most sense to do a program online that is offered by a > traditional institution, then you maybe able to ap...See More

Jan 8, 2010

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FL Teacher If you are strapped for cash and don't want to take on additional debt, try Ft. Hays State University. It's in Kansas, and a MED will cost about $7,000.

On 1/05/10, Jen wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I am looking for some advice on online education programs > in New York state. I am looking to get my masters degree in > curriculu...See More

Feb 5, 2010

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Should I get my Master's?

by Jill

Jan 7, 2010

Any advice would be greatly appreciated:

I'm currently working in a corporate company planning/creating/delivering training for clients in regards to new technology/computers, etc. After 3 years of working there and being really bored and unfulfilled with the corporate nonsense, I'm thinking about going back to school to get my Master's d...See More

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Jarod HM My advice is to consider where you want to teach. If you are want to teach in suburban school district where they is a lot of competition for jobs, you would be in somewhat of a disadvantage with a Master in early ed. You will be in competition with well-trained and cheaper recent grads with bachelors and teachers with a degree in elementary ed and...See More

Jan 8, 2010

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MO teacher. Plus 30 hours

by Mike Kaletta

Feb 8, 2010

I am looking to see if anyone suggest an easy and not too demanding plus 30 on-line program. I already have a masters and to move up on the pay scale I need a plus 30 hours which would mean another master's

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Lee Whittelsey On 2/08/10, Mike Kaletta wrote: > I am looking to see if anyone suggest an easy and not too > demanding plus 30 on-line program. I already have a masters > and to move up on the pay scale I need a plus 30 hours > which would mean another master's

I did the American College of Education program which might fit your needs - [link...See More

Mar 18, 2010

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Jill Allen I took some courses with KDS and they had a bunch of options for online graduate credit that you can then apply towards a MA+ The website was [link removed]!

Jul 6, 2010

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14.5 ACT 48 Credit Hours

by Drug Free PA

Feb 19, 2010

Act 48 Credit Hours Available: 14.5

Drug Free Pennsylvania’s third annual media literacy conference, Media Literacy and Its Impact on Substance Abuse, will feature three of the top authorities in the field of media literacy: Dr. Renee Hobbs from Temple University, Dr. Brian Primack from the University of Pittsburgh and Dr. Jean Kilbourne...See More

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Additional Certification

by Brandi

Mar 4, 2010

Hi,

I currently am certified in Vocational Rehabilitaton with a cerification in Special Education- Cognitive Disabilies (# 810). I completed my masters program through UW-LaCrosse and received a Masters of Education - Professional Development throught the learning community model. I am wanting to become cross-categorically certified in spe...See More

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Jarod HM This question might get a better answer in your state-specific forum since they would know what are the criteria for certification in your state and what programs are available.

On 3/04/10, Brandi wrote: > Hi, > > I currently am certified in Vocational Rehabilitaton with a > cerification in Special Education- Cognitive Disabil...See More

Mar 4, 2010

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CLEP and Level 1 to Level 2 Pa Cert.

by I need cheap credits

Mar 9, 2010

So I am one of those teachers they warn you about who waited too long and hasn't taken enough credits to get my Level 2 certificate. I was looking to take "CLEP" tests to get through some credits.

Has anyone done this or heard of anyone doing it?

If so do you know which University they did it through.

Any other cheap qui...See More

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International Teacher

by Todd

Mar 9, 2010

Hi, I am currently enrolled in an American university and have about a year and a half left before I will have a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education with a minor in Arabic Language studies.

I am starting to think about masters degree programs that I can do once I get my undergrad. My ultimate goal is to teach in o...See More

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Jill Allen I heard that Knowledge Delivery Systems offers Masters through Touro University Nevada and its all online with different specializations and pretty affordable. here is the link, [link removed]

Jill

On 3/09/10, Todd wrote: > Hi, I am currently enrolled in an American university and > have about a year and a half left before I...See More

Jul 6, 2010

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Studying for the PACT...help!!!!!

by Ceca

Apr 7, 2010

I am having a hard time studying for the PACT. I finally got an answer about "how" I am to study. It's not reading comp, grammar, etc....it's scenarios.

If you know a good source for me to study for this entrance exam, please let me know. Test is April 15th. Yikes!

Thanks in advance. Sincerely, Someone trying to become a teacher ...See More

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Ambiguity about the Masters

by Raghav

Apr 14, 2010

Dear Sir/Ma'am,

I am going to pursue my Masters in Management Information Systems and I would like to know the prospects of that course, as I am in a bit ambiguity.

Regards,

Raghav

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