Hello, I was wondering how hard it would be to get a job in the Grand Junction area. I am completing my Masters this semester. My degree is in Earl Ed/Special Ed. I know my current state has public preschool while some still just have head start programs. I was wondering how things work in Colorado. Thanks for any info.
Hello. My family is considering moving to Colorado. We are interested in Louisville or another nice suburb near Denver or Boulder.
What are the best schools for autistic children? We have 2 kids on the spectrum...one low-functioning and one high-functioning. They are in intermediate grades 3,4.
On 12/13/10, Mom to 2 aspies wrote: > Hello. My family is considering moving to Colorado. We are > interested in Louisville or another nice suburb near Denver > or Boulder. > > What are the best schools for autistic children? We have 2 > kids on the spectrum...one low-functioning and one > high-functioning. They are in intermediate grades 3,4.
We live in Brentwood and have an eight grade daughter that would like to try homeschooling. She is very bright and needs to be challanged. If you would like to discuss this in greater detail please contact us @ 615.202.1554.
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Charles and Dorinda Hill 383 Jones Pwy, Brentwood 37027
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1. Very, very few teachers will be pronounced Outstanding - just enough so that it appears that it's actually possible for any teacher to earn a bonus.
2. At the school principal's direction, the team of Master Teachers will create "documentation" that huge numbers of teachers are "Ineffective."
3. It will now be much harder, if not impossible, for a teacher labeled "Ineffective" to appeal or contest the decision, since the evaluation will be conducted by a team, rather than by an individual.
4. Jefferson County can now dismiss up to 50% of their teachers, saving the school district an enormous amount of money, possibly even solving their budget crisis in one stroke.
5. Class sizes will roughly double.
6. At the end of the five year grant period, Jeffco can point to the pilot study as proof that pay does not equal better education, and cut pay, or at least eliminate pay increases, for the teachers who remain.
What a deal for the district! Reduce pay costs by legally eliminating half of the teaching jobs in the district, solve the budget crisis, and stop giving salary increases permanently - all while proclaiming to be improving education!
Since so many pe...See MoreIf you know this is coming for you, I would get out of the way by looking for teaching jobs with other districts. I'm at DPS and have not found a ft teaching gig yet, but if I suspected they had something like this in place or coming down the pike, I would look for nearby districts that value education professionals more.
Since so many people are under-educated and/or struggling to survive in an economy that is literally breaking families apart and pushing millions out onto the streets - governments are using the stressful times to their advantage to cut overhead while refusing to take pay cuts themselves. Would looking for work at other nearby districts make a difference?
=============== ================ On 2/02/11, PB wrote: > So, with SB191 making it easier to dismiss "ineffective" > teachers, and Colorado facing a $1B shortfall, it appears > to me that the writing is on the wall regarding Jeffco's > Strategic Compensation project: > > 1. Very, very few teachers will be pronounced Outstanding - > just enough so that it appears that it's actually possible > for any teacher to earn a bonus. > > 2. At the school principal's direction, the team of Master > Teachers will create "documentation" that huge numbers of > teachers are "Ineffective." > > 3. It will now be much harder, if not impossible, for a > teacher labeled "Ineffective" to appeal or contest the > decision, since the evaluation will be conducted by a team, > rather than by an individual. > > 4. Jefferson County can now dismiss up to 50% of their > teachers, saving the school district an enormous amount of > money, possibly even solving their budget crisis in one > stroke. > > 5. Class sizes will roughly double. > > 6. At the end of the five year grant period, Jeffco can > point to the pilot study as proof that pay does not equal > better education, and cut pay, or at least eliminate pay > increases, for the teachers who remain. > > What a deal for the district! Reduce pay costs by legally > eliminating half of the teaching jobs in the district, > solve the budget crisis, and stop giving salary increases > permanently - all while proclaiming to be improving > education!
Does anyone have advice about how to study for the PLACE exam early childhood? I have been out of school for a while and need some good resources, other than the PLace exam secrets...the one with the bright yellow front page. Any suggestions?? THanks!!
Thi...See MoreOn 2/02/11, Colleen wrote: > Does anyone have advice about how to study for the PLACE > exam early childhood? I have been out of school for a while > and need some good resources, other than the PLace exam > secrets...the one with the bright yellow front page. Any > suggestions?? THanks!!
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This is a very good question and one I have not found an answer to - except to try to procure the relevant study guide or book from a local public library or amazon.com. I have read the response from someone to "go online." But I have yet to find any website that offers free practice tests for any of the PLACE tests, much less practice tests in the varied categories.
I'm trying to study for the PLACE 07 test myself, and it's tough to study for because a) most of the material is simplistic material from college and b) there just aren't any websites to practice at and no teacher support groups to speak of for those of us who are not yet full-time teachers within a specific district.
If an innovation gran...See MoreAs a former Charter Schoot teacher, I can confirm that they operate on an "at will" basis. Essentially, this allows the administrative team to make threats with the ability to carry them out. The principal in the Charter School I worked for threatened to fire us in meetings if her objectives were not met (CSAP, etc.).
If an innovation grant school operates on an "at will" basis, I would really avoid it, unless you have no other choice employment wise. Particularly in light of the upcoming funding cuts in the state budget for K-12 education.
On 2/05/11, jesusita wrote: > Does anyone have any experience working at a school that has > received an Innovation Grant? From want I understand, the > grant makes schools exempt from the Union Contract and > enables them to increase the school year/day and offer "at > will" employee contracts. How is this different from a > Charter School? I'm just curious if anyone out there has > first hand experience working at an Innovation Grant school > and could speak specifically on how the grant affected > working conditions and student achievement.
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. (FEB, 2011) – Niagara University is now accepting applications from K-12 teachers nationwide for a summer program entitled Crossroads of Empire: Cultural Contact and Imperial Rivalry at Old Fort Niagara. The week-long residential sessions, which take place July 11-15 and July 18-22, 2011 at Old Fort Niagara and Niagara University, have been made possible by funding obtained from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
Directed by Thomas A. Chambers, Ph.D., chair of Niagara University’s history department, the workshops are focused on the vital history that emanated from Old Fort Niagara, one of most significant and well-preserved 18th century historic sites in North America. Fort Niagara served as an important crossroads between the empires of Great Britain, France, the Haudenosaunee (the native people who inhabited what is now much of New York state and surrounding areas), and, later, the United States as they battled each other for control of the North American continent. The Fort threatened American territory during the Revolution, was occupied by both sides during the War of 1812, and then a peace treaty secured the Fort and region for the United States.
This workshop will immerse NEH Summer Scholars in the world of 18th century life, from both the Native American and European perspective. Participants will interact with historic interpreters, clamber about ramparts dating to the 1700s, handle beaver pelts and trade goods like fishhooks and beads, and perhaps even fire a musket. One unique feature will be an overnight stay at the French Castle, the three-story stone fortress and trading post perched above the crashing waves of Lake Ontario that dates back to 1726. By week’s end NEH Summer Scholars will understand the perspective of the Iroquois people who first inhabited this region, as well as the struggles of ordinary European soldiers who bled and died to control Fort Niagara.
Teachers of grades K-12 at schools in the United States or its territorial possessions, or Americans teaching in foreign schools where at least 50 percent of the students are American nationals, are eligible for this program.
Teachers selected to participate as NEH Summer Scholars will receive a stipend of $1,200 at the end of the residential workshop session. Stipends are intended to help cover travel expenses to and from the project location, books, and ordinary living expenses.
The deadline for applications is March 1, 2011.
For eligibility and application information, please call 716.286.8091, e-mail [email removed].
Niagara University is located 11 miles south of Old Fort Niagara.
Niagara University Founded by the Vincentian Community in 1856, Niagara University is a private liberal arts university with a strong, values-based Catholic tradition. Its four academic divisions include the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. The university also maintains an Academic Exploration Program that provides a learning community for students who are undecided about their major, as well as numerous opportunities through Continuing Education. -30-
On 2/11/11, FL Teacher wrote: > I teach in Fl and they are in the process of passing a new > law that will tie teacher evalation to student growth (all > based on the FCAT) How are Teachers in CO evaluated? Are > they basing your evaluation on student growth? If so; how > is that working? How does the state define student growth? > I have many students in my class who simply do not care > about the test. I am worried about how this new law is > going to effect my career. Have they passed a similar law > in CO? How long after passing the law did they actually > chagne your evaluaiton?
On 12/13/10, Mom to 2 aspies wrote: > Hello. My family is considering moving to Colorado. We are > interested in Louisville or another nice suburb near Denver > or Bould...See More