On 9/30/09, Booklady wrote: > Ok, I'm showing my age here as when I started we > had "Teaching Certificates" not "Teaching Licenses". What is > and SOE? Thanks in advance. > > > On 8/29/09, nick wrote: >> Hi I just got my SOE from Colorado and am confused on this >> process. Do I just start applying to district directly and >> tell them I will be in the alternative license program? And >> for anyone who knows, what are the chances of finding a job >> now that the school year just started? I am guessing I will >> be out of luck for this year. I will be teaching secondary >> mathematics for anyone who knows of an opportunity and I am >> in Fort Collins so would love any help. >> >> Thanks, >> Hope to be new teacher Nick
On 9/30/09, nick wrote:...See MoreThanks for the information. By the way, that is not all that has changed on the education scene since I did my student teaching--it used to be fun and the kids did learn! I keep thinking--"All work and no play make Jack a very dull boy." I hope the circle swings around again --test zombies is not what life is about.
On 9/30/09, nick wrote: > SOE=Statement of Eligibility, meaning you are eligible for an > alternative license program. > > > > > On 9/30/09, Booklady wrote: >> Ok, I'm showing my age here as when I started we >> had "Teaching Certificates" not "Teaching Licenses". What is >> and SOE? Thanks in advance. >> >> >> On 8/29/09, nick wrote: >>> Hi I just got my SOE from Colorado and am confused on this >>> process. Do I just start applying to district directly and >>> tell them I will be in the alternative license program? And >>> for anyone who knows, what are the chances of finding a job >>> now that the school year just started? I am guessing I will >>> be out of luck for this year. I will be teaching secondary >>> mathematics for anyone who knows of an opportunity and I am >>> in Fort Collins so would love any help. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Hope to be new teacher Nick
Hi, I am in my last year of school, and about 5 classes away from Methods and then Student Teaching. I am looking for someone to mentor me, from this point on. I could just really use the support as well as help. Thank you(:) Stephanie.
Lynn I am a teacher in Aurora, CO and would love to help out anyway I can. I have been teaching for 7 years, 6 in Colorado and now how hard those last few semesters are. Good luck and let me know about any questions you may have!
If there are any teachers here who have experience teaching in other states I would especially appreciate your opinion.
I am a primary-level teacher in Texas looking to move to Denver and one of the reasons I am happy to leave Texas is the obsession with testing. After all, this was the birthplace of the beginnings of NCLB through GWB being the governor here and I think Texas like many states has gone too far with its focus on testing, connecting teacher pay/status with the test, teaching to the test, etc.. I have heard from colleagues who have taught in New Mexico and Georgia that there certainly are states that, while they obviously follow NCLB, are not as obsessed and test-driven as Texas.
So my question is, how does Colorado stacks up in this department? I know it can depend on a district by district basis, but there certainly is a lot of influence from the top down on how the whole testing culture is. Should I be making the move to Denver if I was already put off by the Texas system?
The job market is VERY competitive here. Many teachers are looking for teaching jobs; there are hundreds of applicants for every job. Luckily, I have a job, but I have a friend who has been looking for a job for THREE YEARS. I also know that many people (who have recently been laid off from other non- teaching positions) are applying for teaching licenses and subbing. CDE has been so flooded with applicants that it can take up to five months to get a license. (It took one of my friends four months to receive hers.)
Good luck.
On 9/19/09, flynnt wrote: > Hi, > > If there are any teachers here who have experience teaching > in other states I would especially appreciate your opinion. > > I am a primary-level teacher in Texas looking to move to > Denver and one of the reasons I am happy to leave Texas is > the obsession with testing. After all, this was the > birthplace of the beginnings of NCLB through GWB being the > governor here and I think Texas like many states has gone > too far with its focus on testing, connecting teacher > pay/status with the test, teaching to the test, etc.. I > have heard from colleagues who have taught in New Mexico > and Georgia that there certainly are states that, while > they obviously follow NCLB, are not as obsessed and > test-driven as Texas. > > So my question is, how does Colorado stacks up in this > department? I know it can depend on a district by district > basis, but there certainly is a lot of influence from the > top down on how the whole testing culture is. Should I be > making the move to Denver if I was already put off by the > Texas system? > > Thanks..
Re-read the post above, as all of it is quite accurate.
At the school where I teach, the principal has long been fond of saying, "I hate to say it's all about CSAP, but it IS all about CSAP."
I mistakenly believed that she said this a bit tongue-in-cheek, until I was called on the carpet after writing and illustrating TWO Big Books about Abe Lincoln.
The principal told me, "I don't care what your students know about Lincoln. They're not going to be tested on that."
I don't think that ALL of the principals in my district are that extreme about testing, but beware. . .
They have some attractive schloarships I would like to apply for, but they want a $500 application fee!?! If I had $500, I wouldn't need a schloarship!
On 3/07/10, hmmmm wrote: > yes, i'm bored. > > this EXACT same post...word for word...was posted on my state's board > not long ago and I just saw it posted on another state's board a few > minutes ago. > > > > On 2/02/10, ~Bradley wrote: >> On 10/18/09, don wrote: >>> On 10/02/09, Carl wrote: >>>> yes >>>> On 10/01/09, Teacher wrote: >>>>> I have a situation where I would like other people's >>>>> opinion. Two weeks ago, my schools enrollment went up and >>>>> my principal asked if I would like to teach on my >>>>> conference period (which is an extra $10,000). Everything >>>>> was going great until another teacher found out that >>>>> because of the master schedule, they would have to change >>>>> their conference period from 7th to 2nd. This teacher >>>>> raised such a fuss (started rumors, resigned off >>>>> committees, etc), that the pricipal change her mind and >>>>> told me that I now can not teach the extra period. So >>>>> basicly, I lost out on $10,000 because the other teacher >>>>> refused to switch their conference period. Should I be >>>>> upset at that teacher when he knew if the switch wasn't >>>>> made, I would lose out on $10,000. We are talking about >>>>> quite a bit of money, not $200 or a minimal amount. Just >>>>> wondering what others would think and do if this happened >>>>> to them. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >> >>
On 5/17/10, dave wrote: > same post was posted a year ago. someone is really bored > > On 3/07/10, hmmmm wrote: >> yes, i'm bored. >> >> this EXACT same post...word for word...was posted on my state's board >> not long ago and I just saw it posted on another state's board a few >> >>>>> yes >>>>> On 10/01/09, Teacher wrote: >>>>>> I have a situation where I would like other people's >>>>>> opinion. Two weeks ago, my schools enrollment went up and >>>>>> my principal asked if I would like to teach on my >>>>>> conference period (which is an extra $10,000). Everything >>>>>> was going great until another teacher found out that >>>>>> because of the master schedule, they would have to change >>>>>> their conference period from 7th to 2nd. This teacher >>>>>> raised such a fuss (started rumors, resigned off >>>>>> committees, etc), that the pricipal change her mind and >>>>>> told me that I now can not teach the extra period. So >>>>>> basicly, I lost out on $10,000 because the other teacher >>>>>> refused to switch their conference period. Should I be >>>>>> upset at that teacher when he knew if the switch wasn't >>>>>> made, I would lose out on $10,000. We are talking about >>>>>> quite a bit of money, not $200 or a minimal amount. Just >>>>>> wondering what others would think and do if this happened >>>>>> to them. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>> >>>
Teachers are being cut left and right. Class sizes are increasing as tax revenues plummet. Older teachers ARE NOT retiring as their "nest eggs" have been decimated and spouses are laid off.
Current economic forecasts predict it will take 10 years to regain the jobs lost in the last 2 years. That means lower tax revenue which means less money in the local budgets for schools which means fewer teachers.
On 10/09/09, Crystal wrote: > I really want to teach!!! I have a degree in art ed and > can't find anything full time in colorado (hopefully near > the springs or pueblo). Any help?
I am taking the Praxis II General Science test in 3 weeks and am very nervous. I would appreciate any study suggestions you would have. I am particulary nervous about having to remember the physics formulas and math.
On 10/24/09, Teresa wrote: > Hello all; > > I am taking the Praxis II General Science test in 3 weeks > and am very nervous. I would appreciate any study > suggestions you would have. I am particularly nervous about > having to remember the physics formulas and math. > > Thanks so much, > Teresa
Colorado is needed for a 2009 Christmas card exchange. It is a lot of fun, and quite easy to do. I'll send all directions to help you along. Any takers? Only catch - most cards will be Christmas, but I can try to request "holiday" cards if your school does not allow "Christmas".
Majority of time/living arrangement will be spent aboard a private motor yacht; however this individual will also accompany family and child on return visits to primary residences in Mexico and Texas, as well as all other domestic and international travels.
Strong Spanish speaking skills (somewhat fluent) are required so that child maintains adequate education levels for both the U.S. and Mexican school systems.
Mexican school supplies (books, curriculum, etc) will be supplied with support from current private Mexican school; however, the chosen individual will be required to independently develop a challenging and thorough U.S. school system curriculum.
Many benefits included! Drug free and moderate drinkers need only apply. Will be required to pass criminal background and past employment checks.
Interested and qualified applicants, please e-mail CV and salary requirements ASAP.
On 9/30/09, Booklady wrote: > Ok, I'm showing my age here as when I started we > had "Teaching Certificates" not "Teaching Licenses". What is > and SOE? Thanks in advance. > > > On 8/29/09, nick wrote: >> Hi I just got my SOE ...See More