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by Erik Romanello
Sep 27, 2012
Friends,
If you know a non-profit organization, read below see how to win a $1,000 to give to a charity (it will also be nice for the award too; only a 500 word essay):
DEADLINE: Nominations must be submitted between September 17 - October 25, 2012.
Kaplan University will honor one exemplary team in six public service ...See MoreFriends,
If you know a non-profit organization, read below see how to win a $1,000 to give to a charity (it will also be nice for the award too; only a 500 word essay):
DEADLINE: Nominations must be submitted between September 17 - October 25, 2012.
Kaplan University will honor one exemplary team in six public service categories that demonstrates the following qualities:
Energy and passion for making a difference in the lives of others Enthusiasm for public service and a commitment to go above and beyond to exceed expectations
Strong team spirit and collaboration between all members of the team
We are asking you to help us identify teams that meet these criteria through your nominations. You can nominate a team of two or more by:
Submitting a one-page summary (500 words maximum) of how the team demonstrates empowerment in one of the public service categories and fulfills the qualities above.
Each winning team will be able to designate a charity of their choice that will receive a $1,000 donation from the College of Public Service, and a maximum of 10 team members will receive a complimentary course from the College of Public Service.
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Greetings all! I have a pretty good shot at landing a job at the International School of Florence this year. The only issue is that I have no clue about what my quality of life will be on my salary. Does anyone who actually teaches there (or has taught there in the past) have any insight regarding this matter? It would be me, my wife, and two small...See MoreGreetings all! I have a pretty good shot at landing a job at the International School of Florence this year. The only issue is that I have no clue about what my quality of life will be on my salary. Does anyone who actually teaches there (or has taught there in the past) have any insight regarding this matter? It would be me, my wife, and two small children. Please do not speculate, I need first hand accounts. I have been to Italy many times, my wife is an Italian citizen, so I am familiar with the struggles there. What I need to know is if my salary was 38,000 euro (just an example), that I could afford an apartment, furniture, food, bills, etc. If someone from Italy was to move around me and asked if they could live on 25,000 with a family of 4, I would just flat out say no way. That is what I am looking for. Thanks.
I've been accepted for a teaching position at an IBO school in Nigeria. I start January 7th. I have "highly qualified" status under NCLB for early childhood through eighth grade and ESL.
I will probably not be responding to this thread.
Hi. I am making an application for DODEA.
I was looking through the vacancies on their website and there didn't seem to be many if any teaching positions available. Is it still a bit early in the hiring process or have I missed all the job opportunities?
by Mary-Lorraine/School Psyc
Jan 12, 2013
lease tell me what you know about this school in Korea.
by Gerryanne
Jan 22, 2013
I am going to be a graduate at Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota this May. I am trying to fill out a DODEA application, but either they need me to attach my license (of which I won't have until May) or enter Praxis scores. Well, Minnesota schools have moved to the MTLE tests instead of the Praxis. I did take the Praxis I, so I am able to...See MoreI am going to be a graduate at Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota this May. I am trying to fill out a DODEA application, but either they need me to attach my license (of which I won't have until May) or enter Praxis scores. Well, Minnesota schools have moved to the MTLE tests instead of the Praxis. I did take the Praxis I, so I am able to enter those scores for my application, but I took the MTLE II tests instead of Praxis II. I am not sure what I should do for my application. I feel like if I wait until May to send it in when I actually have my licensure in Elementary Ed. and Special Ed. it will be too late, and I may already accept other jobs in the states. I just need some guidance, because I can't seem to get it anywhere else.
arents and Expatriate/Local Hire Teachers: Stay away from Al-Ghanim Bilingual School in Salwa, Kuwait!
It’s my opinion that you should stay away from Al-Ghanim Bilingual School in Kuwait. These are some of the things that I disliked about the school:
1. The turn-over rate is very high for new “Westerners.” I think the reas...See Morearents and Expatriate/Local Hire Teachers: Stay away from Al-Ghanim Bilingual School in Salwa, Kuwait!
It’s my opinion that you should stay away from Al-Ghanim Bilingual School in Kuwait. These are some of the things that I disliked about the school:
1. The turn-over rate is very high for new “Westerners.” I think the reason for this is the administration does not provide the appropriate classroom support. Instead, the climate at the school is one in which some administrators are critical of teachers. In fact, the Director, Dr. Afaf El-Gemayel said in a meeting with new staff members, “If you look hard enough, all student problems are the teacher’s fault.” As a result of this attitude, the probability of surviving for very long at this school is low. Given the low probability of surviving at this school, it is not worth the financial, emotional, and time investment to go here.
2. The administration is constantly popping into classrooms to observe teachers. In some cases, they will go into a teacher’s classroom five or more days straight . . . And, then they will still come back to do more observations at- will. It is very uncomfortable and nerve-racking for the teachers who are being watched. The administration says that they are doing it to “help” the teachers, but it feels more like they are doing it to “push” them out of the school. It seems barbaric.
3. On a regular basis, the school “docks” people’s pay. As a Westerner, this was abhorrent to me—the idea that you could work a day and then lose that day’s pay based on the judgment call of an administrator. (My belief is that if someone has done something egregious enough, suspend them without pay. But to have people work and not pay them seems too self serving.)
4. The school does not live up to financial commitments. You may or may not receive money owed you. Just because an administrator says in an e-mail that she will reimburse you for expenses, does not mean that she will. Also, I heard stories about how this school refused to pay summer salaries and “indemnity” pay owed to some teachers.
5. The housing the school provided smelled. I think it was a combination of cigarette smoke and feces (no joke) from poor plumbing. When I returned to the “West,” I had to wash all of my clothes because they smelled.
6. During the interview process, Dr. El-Gemayel said that the school had all the necessary classroom resources. The classroom decorations that were supplied to a colleague of mine were old and dirty, and several important resources were not available for the start of school.
7. Even though the school is not licensed to teach special education students, the school has numerous low-level classes called “Special English.” Guess what the “Special” stands for? These classes have many students that should be evaluated for special education services. It appears to me that the administration does not want these students evaluated because if the results determined that these students needed special education services, then the students would have to leave the school, and the school would stand to lose a lot of tuition money. So, when teachers have trouble managing and teaching these students, the administration acts like the problem is with the teacher rather than acknowledging these students need services beyond the scope of a regular educational classroom.
Although I recommend staying away from this school, if you are even considering working there, make sure that you get the following before making a final decision:
1. A copy of the contract.
2. A copy of the staff manual. If it’s the same staff manual that I received, you’ll find a list of things teachers should not do and the consequences—including the number of days pay that will be lost.
3. Your assignment and schedule in writing. (There were teachers who were told that they would be doing one thing, and when they arrived they were told that they would be doing something else.)
When you request these reasonable things, consider how the administration responds. Do they freely offer them to you with a smile, or do they come up with excuses not to provide them? If they don’t provide them, beware!
If you make the mistake of accepting an offer from this school, then make sure you receive copies of your Initial and Final Approval Letters. (These approvals are sent to the school from the Kuwait Ministry of Education.) Also, once you receive copies of these items, contact that Kuwait Ministry of Education to make sure an original copy of your contract, as well as Initial and Final Approval Letters are on file. PLEASE DO THIS BEFORE YOU EVEN BOARD THE PLANE TO KUWAIT! I sought the assistance of the Ministry of Education when I was experiencing difficulty with the school administration. A ministry representative informed me that she couldn’t help me unless she had my original contract and approval letters on file (which she didn’t). Fortunately, the ministry representative was kind enough to refer me to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor. (This ministry was a big help.) Unfortunately, I think the school administration purposely delays giving teachers these items so they won’t be able to seek assistance from the Ministry of Education when they’re being mistreated.
Please read additional reviews for the school and its director, Afaf El-Gemayel, on internationalschoolsreview.com. You must pay a membership fee to read reviews. Reviews may be posted for free.
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