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WGU

by Hannah

Jan 19, 2009

Does anyone have information on Western Governor's University (the one advertised here) in obtaining a masters degree in administration?

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Bachelors VS Masters in education?

by Bob

Jan 22, 2009

Whats the difference in curriculum? Would I be fine without having a bachelors in education?

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on-line M.A.T.

by NJteach

Jan 29, 2009

Has anyone gone through the Marygrove MAT program recently? If so, I'd like to know what you thought of the program? thanks!

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What can I do with my BA other than teach?

by missamberlori

Feb 21, 2009

What can I do with my BA other than teach? Any ideas?

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mel On 2/21/09, missamberlori wrote: > What can I do with my BA other than teach? Any ideas? you can work for ACS children's services as a caseworker. it's interesting and it's an awesome job to have.

Mar 24, 2009

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National Boards VS Professional Cert?

by Anna

Mar 31, 2009

I've been putting this off, and putting this off! My certificate expires in June of 2010 (no more extensions unless enrolled in cert program, applied for all the other ones already!) and I'm not sure how to figure out which route is better for me. Things I'm looking at are: cost of program compared to pay increase (stiped with NBTC, higher level on...See More

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me On 3/31/09, Anna wrote: > I've been putting this off, and putting this off! My > certificate expires in June of 2010 (no more extensions > unless enrolled in cert program, applied for all the other > ones already!) and I'm not sure how to figure out which > route is better for me. > Things I'm looking at are: cost of program compa...See More

Mar 31, 2009

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Andrea I'm in the exact same situation, and am also going back and forth. I planned to go with the pro-cert because I have a toddler and don't know if I can make myself put all that is necessary into the NB, but I'm still second-guessing myself! > > If you begin your National Boards now the earliest you will > get your score is November of 2010. ...See More

Jul 24, 2009

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Information on providing continuing education for teachers

by Pamela J

Apr 8, 2009

Hello all, I have a question that I am hoping you can help me with I am with an organization called Redcomet that provides recovery credit to high school student to prevent dropouts. The program is free to the school but I am having a difficult time get all levels of staff motivated about the program so we can get all the schools onboard with it, w...See More

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Returning to the classroom

by Janet

Apr 29, 2009

I have been teaching at a private preschool since my children were born- the youngest being 12. I taught second grade and middle school science before that. My certificate is a Texas Provisional Life(1st-8th grade). I would like to return to an elementary classroom. I feel a little rusty- especially with current trends and terminology. Any advice w...See More

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Online schools for Georgia certification

by DaNae

May 14, 2009

I am interested in changing careers and want to get a MAT with certification from an online university. I currently have my BBA from a 4 year university, but am not sure how a teaching degree online is viewed by the Georgia School Board. I've been researching Western Governor's University because it's fully accredited. I just don't want to get a de...See More

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happy girl I live in SC and I know four teachers who went to WGU. These teachers did not have any problems finding a job or passing the PRAXIS test. I plan on starting in July.

May 24, 2009

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Dawn I can relate Danae. I am struggling w/ the same questions as you are only about Walden University. They have a master's degree program that I want to study and are only about 3 in the nation to offer it. It's a MS in Instructional Design and Technology w/ an emphasis on Online Learning. It's the Online Learning part that seperates it from everyone ...See More

Jun 19, 2009

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masters in teaching or masters in a specific subject

by Slow

Jun 1, 2009

Dear All,

I am currently a ELT in Vietnam. I have found that I really enjoy teaching, just not English. I want to return to the states (or online) to obtain a masters degree. The question is to get a masters in teaching, or a masters in aa specific subject: biology or geography.

Regards, Slow

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vocational ed

by maureen

Jun 1, 2009

Hello,

I need test prep materials for vocational ed....the ets site does not have anything.....does anyone have any suggestions? I've already googled....not much comes up....i'm getting nervous.

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