On 5/06/10, Lainy wrote: > Hi, I'm a native of Colorado and have been non-renewed four > times now. The particular subject, which I teach, is very > political. I'm going to be 51 years old, this July. I'm > very wary that in this economy, my beloved Colorado's at > will status, and the fact I've been non-renewed four times, > that I will no longer be employable. I've had excellent > reviews, and letters of recommendation. My MA and years > spent teaching (15), also add to the difficulty of getting > hired. I earned my masters, several years ago, while > teaching out of state, because I was informed by 3 > different school districts that I'd be more attractive to > schools looking to hire. Now, it feels as though it was a > big mistake. > > What Can I Do? I love what I teach and I'm good at it. > I'm also highly qualified.
On 5/06/10, Leah wrote: > I'm sorry this is happening to you. Would you be open to > teaching in another state or perhaps another country? > Tutoring? Teaching at a community college? What do you mean by "I've been non-renewed four times" any particular reason > > On 5/06/10, Lainy wrote: >> Hi, I'm a native of Colorado and have been non-renewed four >> times now. The particular subject, which I teach, is very >> political. I'm going to be 51 years old, this July. I'm >> very wary that in this economy, my beloved Colorado's at >> will status, and the fact I've been non-renewed four times, >> that I will no longer be employable. I've had excellent >> reviews, and letters of recommendation. My MA and years >> spent teaching (15), also add to the difficulty of getting >> hired. I earned my masters, several years ago, while >> teaching out of state, because I was informed by 3 >> different school districts that I'd be more attractive to >> schools looking to hire. Now, it feels as though it was a >> big mistake. >> >> What Can I Do? I love what I teach and I'm good at it. >> I'm also highly qualified.
Thanks, Mor...See MoreI am in College now and need to take the place test before December. Can anyone tell me how to sign up for it? The schools office tried to but they are from a different state and could not walk me through the sign up process.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Sharon - do not get frustrated this is your dream.
Thanks, Moriah
On 5/17/10, J in Denver wrote: > Hi Sharon > Sorry you didn't pass the test, but don't get discouraged. > Like I mentioned in previous post, it took me a couple of > times before I passed. I'm not sure what study material you > are using, but what helped me was a study guide from Mometrix > Media. I took the Elementary PLACE, but here is the title of > the study guide for the ECE PLACE: > > PLACE early childhood education (02) exam secrets study > guide : your key to exam success.Beaumont, TX] : Mometrix > Media, [2009?]. > > I recommend requesting it from your local library. Let me > tell you, the real exam was very similar to what's covered in > this guide. > > Good Luck! > > On 5/11/10, Sharon Crolwey wrote: >> I took the PLACE test and received my scores and did not >> pass, I studied so hard that I am becoming frustrated. >> This is the last leg of my journey to get the teaching job >> of my dreams. Please help with suggestions and ways I can >> study to get this torture out of the way. I graduated with >> my Masters with a 4.0 average, why am I struggling so much. >> Sharon
You can register for the PLACE exam and find more information about the exam on the official PLACE website: [link removed]
On 5/18/10, Moriah wrote: > I am in College now and need to take the place test before > December. Can anyone tell me how to sign up for it? The schools > office tried to but they are from a different state and could not > walk me through the sign up process. > > Thanks in advance for any help. > > Sharon - do not get frustrated this is your dream. > > Thanks, > Moriah > > On 5/17/10, J in Denver wrote: >> Hi Sharon >> Sorry you didn't pass the test, but don't get discouraged. >> Like I mentioned in previous post, it took me a couple of >> times before I passed. I'm not sure what study material you >> are using, but what helped me was a study guide from Mometrix >> Media. I took the Elementary PLACE, but here is the title of >> the study guide for the ECE PLACE: >> >> PLACE early childhood education (02) exam secrets study >> guide : your key to exam success.Beaumont, TX] : Mometrix >> Media, [2009?]. >> >> I recommend requesting it from your local library. Let me >> tell you, the real exam was very similar to what's covered in >> this guide. >> >> Good Luck! >> >> On 5/11/10, Sharon Crolwey wrote: >>> I took the PLACE test and received my scores and did not >>> pass, I studied so hard that I am becoming frustrated. >>> This is the last leg of my journey to get the teaching job >>> of my dreams. Please help with suggestions and ways I can >>> study to get this torture out of the way. I graduated with >>> my Masters with a 4.0 average, why am I struggling so much. >>> Sharon
I think it will be tough finding a job, but, you might be lucky. Be persistent. DPS is a very large district, and it will probably take several calls to get your questions answered. Good Luck to you!
n 5/14/10, Oh well wrote: > Yeah, hope your hubby has a good job. > Forget getting a teaching job in the beautiful state of > Colorado, or any other state for that matter. > > On 5/14/10, JKoranda wrote: >> does anyone have tips for making a successful move from >> Ohio after teaching 11 years to Colorado with 3 kids and a >> hubbie in tow?
Hi all teachers, I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this new teacher evaluation that will be implimented soon that Gov. Ritter signed recently.
1. As student achievement and a greater understanding of curriculum have become more relevant, what are some ways you have found to apply curriculum to previous knowledge? 2. Technology seems to be the way in which education is steering itself. Some believe that technology can lead the way and eventually produce better schools, while others believe that there may be long-term consequences that are not being considered in the rush to use technology. What are your thoughts on this issue? 3. NCLB states that the equitable distribution clause requires states to take steps to “ensure that poor and minority children are not taught at higher rates as other children by inexperienced, unqualified, or out-of-field teachers.” What are you beliefs on this subject and why? 4. How do you view the NCLB act? What is your opinion on the matter? 5. In your years of experience do you feel that your teaching philosophy has helped or harmed your classroom? Have you had to change it? 6. How do you talk to a parent who may not agree with you as a teacher? 7. What steps do you take in the classroom to implement NCLB while obtaining Higher Order Thinking levels for those students? 8. How does your overall school mission coincide with your classroom philosophy that addresses a safe learning environment? 9. How do the styles/ methods you use today differ from those that you used when you first begin teaching, what brought about the change? 10. In your opinion what should the desired outcome (socially, economically, and politically) of the teacher be when teaching students?
I will be taking the PLACE test in a month and have been studying using the PRAXIS review book from the library. (It's pretty much the only one they had). Can anyone tell me what the sections are on it? I just mean is there an English, math, writing, history, etc.
It depends on which PLACE test you will be taking. I took the Elementary Education test and yes, there was math, reading, science, and history. Visit the main PLACE website, it has a practice test just to give you an idea of what to expect. [link removed]
Good Luck,
J On 6/12/10, Meghan wrote: > Hi, > > I will be taking the PLACE test in a month and have been > studying using the PRAXIS review book from the library. > (It's pretty much the only one they had). Can anyone tell > me what the sections are on it? I just mean is there an > English, math, writing, history, etc. > > Thanks! > > Meghan
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On 5/06/10, Lainy wrote: > Hi, I'm a native of Colorado and have been non-renewed four > times now. The particular subject, which I teach, is very > political. I'm going to be 5...See More