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I have a question and concern, I am from AZ but I am moving to CT. next year. I am trying to achive my Bachelor in Education. Could anyone recomend any good school option where I can get Enrolled in a Education program? could someone provide me with some tips and guide, I really appreciate. Diana.
by kaycasval
Dec 19, 2011
Hello Everyone, I have just started school and I know I want to teach. I am stuck between majoring in Spanish and teach middle/high school or ESL. Which one will I be more successful in finding a job after I graduate here in CT? Thanks!
Our governor has now decided to make it easier for out-of- state teachers to get teaching jobs here in CT. He also is proposing to do away with tenure. Now, I don't know about anyone else, but in my area, there is already an overabundance of in-state teachers - and few, if any, job openings. I know for a fact that for many positions that are posted...See MoreOur governor has now decided to make it easier for out-of- state teachers to get teaching jobs here in CT. He also is proposing to do away with tenure. Now, I don't know about anyone else, but in my area, there is already an overabundance of in-state teachers - and few, if any, job openings. I know for a fact that for many positions that are posted, there are well over 50-100 candidates applying for each one. By making it even easier for out-of-state teachers, you might as well double that amount. I have been looking for almost 5 years for a permanent, contractual position to no avail. I have come to the realization that once my husband can apply for early retirement,we are moving to another area. When will these people realize that the teachers are not the problem????
by Laura Loffredo
Feb 27, 2012
Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park, Connecticut¡¦s newest field trip destination. We are an Outdoor Adventure Sports offering the ultimate field trip experience for your students. Experience for yourself why schools come back year after year „X Take a Tour and see firsthand what a day at the park will look like for your group „X Try ...See MoreBrownstone Exploration & Discovery Park, Connecticut¡¦s newest field trip destination. We are an Outdoor Adventure Sports offering the ultimate field trip experience for your students. Experience for yourself why schools come back year after year „X Take a Tour and see firsthand what a day at the park will look like for your group „X Try out the Brownstone team building challenge course, youth group discounts available „X Adventure sports pass $25.20 per student with free chaperones at a 1:10 student ratio Team building Programs - Our ¡§Survivor¡¨ type challenge course or Raft building program feature both land and water based activities with various levels of physical and mental challenges. Teaching students to have faith in themselves as well as their classmates.
The ultimate location for adventure filled trips! Brownstone is a safe, well maintained and monitored environment where your group can celebrate their success and strengthen their friendships through any of the following adrenalin filled activities:
Swimming - Snorkeling - Zip Lines - Wakeboarding - Cliff Jumping - Water Toys Rock Climbing - Kayaking - Beach Volley Ball- Water Slide - Rope Swings A National Historic Landmark the Brownstone Quarries in Portland, CT offers students a glimpse of the past and is centrally located 10 minutes south of Hartford and 30 minutes from Waterbury and New Haven. Youth groups receive 10, 20 or 30% discounts plus chaperones free on a 10 to 1 ratio. Laura Loffredo 866-860-0208 x13 or [email removed]
Hi all, I am in need of a postcard from Connecticut...or 2 or even 3. Please respond to the email address via Tnet, and I'll send you a snail mail addy. Thanks so much!
by cassandra day
Mar 7, 2012
Terrific pictures of children in Middletown, CT, being rewarded for work on CT Mastery Tests
My state has decided to undergo tremendous educational reform in order to close the achievement gap between poor, urban schools and wealthier suburbs. I think this is a great idea...
HOWEVER -
our governor has decided it is the fault of teachers for thsi gap, and to do away with tenure. He has also decided to lessen the requireme...See MoreMy state has decided to undergo tremendous educational reform in order to close the achievement gap between poor, urban schools and wealthier suburbs. I think this is a great idea...
HOWEVER -
our governor has decided it is the fault of teachers for thsi gap, and to do away with tenure. He has also decided to lessen the requirements for out-of-state teachers to teach in the state, and to no longer require a Masters to teach (thereby saving districts money).
The pay system would no longer be based on seniority or education, but on evaluations. If you have good evals, you move up. If you get bad evals, you move down. Evals are based on test scores, parental and student input, and adminstrative input.
Here's the real kicker: If you get a non-renewal due to a poor eval, you no longer can have your teaching license and it is revoked. I have heard word that you may re-apply for it after a period of time, but you are not guaranteed to get it.
I myself received a non-renewal not because I had poor evals (I actually had good ones) but because of a corrupt administrator who took over mid-year and decided she wanted to clean house and replace everyone with her friends.
Sorry- I'm just so troubled by the state of affairs....
Also, as an aside, please check out this website, [link removed]
It gives some interesting perspective on the governor's education policies....
I am concerned as a teacher and future administrator about the state of affairs in CT., teacher reform to be exact. I understand that Connecticut needs to close the achievement gap but holding teachers solely responsible is not the answer nor are teachers solely the problem. The issues of poor student success is in the hands of all that touch that ...See MoreI am concerned as a teacher and future administrator about the state of affairs in CT., teacher reform to be exact. I understand that Connecticut needs to close the achievement gap but holding teachers solely responsible is not the answer nor are teachers solely the problem. The issues of poor student success is in the hands of all that touch that child's life including the student. Unfortunately, we as educators have to take the brunt of the criticism. Teachers need support from everyone in the community, the state and the nation to help these kids make the grade. Instead of finding ways to support teachers in the difficult job of educating our youth, we are being threatened with job loss, changes in certifications, and elimination of the Maters degree. How can society expect us to perform well without the support we need? Would they want someone teaching their child lesser qualified to do so? Teaching moral is extremely low and the field is becoming less and less desirebale due to the extreme stress of standardized testing. Teachers are sick of it and so are the kids! Form an administrative stand point, those who lead are being put in a difficult situation and pressure is on to evaluate and evaluate and evaluate, there is so much more they need to be doing to make a school strong! Teachers need their support in and outside the classroom. Govenor Malloy may be concerned about the achievement gap but the truth is... it comes down to the almighty dollar. Connecticut has seen the biggest tax increase in CT history and has still not covered its debt. Blaming and putting pressures on an already stressed system is just an excuse to cut salaries and save money. Where is the financial support we need form our government and is every distrcit recieve the same amount??? NO. This will become a merit system pitting one teacher against another competing for the best students in their classrooms to make test scores strong. This teacher reform has it all backward.
by Malloy is Wrong
Mar 23, 2012
no more tenure, really?
Please share it on (using your personal email, not your school email) to your peers.
I think phone calls are more effective, but this can be done anytime, anywhere.
Running an email campaign in Connecticut.
I'm going to teach you how to send email so your message will not be blocked by a s...See Moreno more tenure, really?
Please share it on (using your personal email, not your school email) to your peers.
I think phone calls are more effective, but this can be done anytime, anywhere.
Running an email campaign in Connecticut.
I'm going to teach you how to send email so your message will not be blocked by a spam filter. When sending messages:
Do start from the middle of the list Do skip addresses; try every third address.
Mass mailers email a list in order - and will be flagged as spam, and not delivered;
Do change the Subject line for each email Do change the content of each email; You do not have to rewrite the whole message; Changing the name in the first line should be sufficient; Dear Congresswoman Boucher
Duplicate subject lines and duplicate email contents will be flagged as spam, and not delivered;
Do Write your own content.
Do NOT address an email to more than one person. Do not use the cc: field or the bcc: field. Do NOT use your business (school)email accounts to send these messages. nuff said. Follow these rules, and your message should reach our congressmen.
If you choose to leave contact information, a cell phone number does not disclose where you live; The recipient will assume (hopefully) they represent you.
You could be a teacher, an administrator, a parent or student or taxpayer. You could be anyone who would want this bill fixed or voted against.
Kevin.[email removed]
This seems hard to believe.
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