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opening a sober house

by Michelle

Apr 29, 2012

where would I look to find people to rent from me I want to open a sober house in Ct. Thanks

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Veteran teacher considering a move to CT

by Nick

May 29, 2012

Hello all,

I'm considering a move to CT from MA where I've been teaching for the last 8 years. The reduced cost of living and family friendly neighborhoods are attractive, but I have a few concerns about making the leap. What I am most unsure about is that I may be too experienced (and thus expensive) to land a teaching position.
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flutetoot To be blunt, History teachers are a dime-a dozen around here, and forget about art. With the new reforms, many art programs are being cut or reduced. I am also in central CT. Have you looked into other areas of Massachusetts? Also, make sure you check on reciprocity.

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May 31, 2012

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Math Teach I think you would be better off staying in MA.

From what I can see about the certification exams, (at least for math) they seem to be slightly more difficult (or should I say not as easy) as the Praxis 2 exams here in CT. For the math exam, all one needs is a 137 to pass. Got a pulse? You passed! I would think a more difficult exam would w...See More

Jun 9, 2012

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highly qualified status, applitrack

by Diane

Jun 11, 2012

I recently finished my masters in elem ed and my praxis in special ed is pending (I have an undergrad in sp.ed). On applitrak one of the questions is if I've ever received highly qualified status by a school district. What do I put? My understanding is I'm highly qualified based on my degrees. Thanks for your help

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Math Teach Excellent question!

FWIW, I too am "highly qualified" via my degree (math major).

IF later in the aplication, there's a text box that allows you to enter other credentials, I enter the NCLB info there.I do not indicate that a district fouind me highly qualified. If not, then I check the box. One way or another, make SURE the dist...See More

Jun 12, 2012

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AP Teachers Needed in China

by Greg

Jun 13, 2012

Seeking English, math, economics, science, and American history teachers to work in China. Unique opportunity to work as a teacher ambassador to China, work up to 25 hrs per teaching high school students, assisting in curriculum development and training other teachers. Salaried position with housing provided or housing allowance, medical care and t...See More

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Experienced ESL Teachers Needed in China

by Greg

Jun 13, 2012

Seeking experienced (10+ years) English and ESL teachers to work in China. Unique opportunity to work as a teacher ambassador to China, work up to 25 hrs per teaching high school students, assisting in curriculum development and training other teachers. Salaried position with housing provided or housing allowance, medical care and travel allowance....See More

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Moving from Florida to CT

by Kleck

Jun 19, 2012

Hopefully next year our family will be moving out of the state of Florida up to Connecticut (or anywhere that is not called Florida). I am a high school math teacher that has experience teaching the college level math courses, including IB math. I guess my question here is how difficult do you all feel it is for a math teacher with 13 years of expe...See More

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kleck So why the initial move to FL if you don't mind me asking? When I mentioned college level courses I mean I teach in the IB program at our school which students can get college credit for. Money is tight throughout the country but I know that Florida is one of the worst. I just got done with a big IB training and spoke to several teachers from NY an...See MoreSo why the initial move to FL if you don't mind me asking? When I mentioned college level courses I mean I teach in the IB program at our school which students can get college credit for. Money is tight throughout the country but I know that Florida is one of the worst. I just got done with a big IB training and spoke to several teachers from NY and Mass and they just can't believe how much crap we have to put up with. One person from NY said he is thankful he spoke to many of us because he can go back to NY and tell them all the crap we have to do when they complain at his school. Everyone thinks it is horrible given the context of what they are used to. Job security is not what it used to be here and the tenure situation is going bye bye in Florida soon. With the way the nation is going in terms of education I might even leave the profession altogether but that would be a very extreme situation since I do love my job.

On 6/28/12, Current FL Teacher wrote: > I made the move from CT to FL about 13 years ago. Iit looks > like money is tight everywhere. We have Marzano in FL, and > it looks like CT is changing the way they evaluate teachers > and is also doing away with job security. It seems to be a > nationwide trend. I don't know where you taught in FL, but I > teach in one of the larger districts and was able to get a > better job closer to home when I was excessed a few years > ago. In CT you could very well lose your job if there are $ > cuts or if there is declining enrollment. When you factor in > the cost of living in CT and the state income tax, don't > expect to come out way ahead in CT. I hate to say it, but CT > might not look favorably at your FL experience, especially if > you did your college work in FL. With my CT to FL move, my > CT college degrees and work experience helped a lot Shen I > was looking for a position. I found one easily, but the > economy was better back then, too.. At any rate, good luck. > I don't blame you for trying to get out of here. It's going > from bad to worse. > > > On 6/19/12, Kleck wrote: >> Hopefully next year our family will be moving out of the >> state of Florida up to Connecticut (or anywhere that is not >> called Florida). I am a high school math teacher that has >> experience teaching the college level math courses, >> including IB math. I guess my question here is how >> difficult do you all feel it is for a math teacher with 13 >> years of experience to get a job at a high school? Also, >> what is the overall feeling about the state of education in >> Connecticut? In Florida is just gets worse and worse every >> year due to the state department of education getting dumber >> and dumber.

Jul 6, 2012

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Math Teach If CT government had its way, one would need a passport to drive through CT, let alone get a job there.

CT is good at "adopting" out of state teams, like NYY or the Red Sox, though.

Having lived in GA, NY, FL, CT, and TX, I have never seen any state so "into itself" like CT is. Sad... On 7/05/12, In CT, absolutely ... wrote: >...See MoreIf CT government had its way, one would need a passport to drive through CT, let alone get a job there.

CT is good at "adopting" out of state teams, like NYY or the Red Sox, though.

Having lived in GA, NY, FL, CT, and TX, I have never seen any state so "into itself" like CT is. Sad... On 7/05/12, In CT, absolutely ... wrote: > On 7/05/12, Mid Atlantic Native wrote: >> >> So, someone who graduated from University of Miami would get >> passed over in favor of someone from U-CONN? >> >> With all due respects to any U-Conn alumni, there are good >> schools outside CT. The whole world isn't into hoops. >> >> On 6/28/12, Current FL Teacher wrote: >>> I made the move from CT to FL about 13 years ago. Iit looks >>> like money is tight everywhere. We have Marzano in FL, and >>> it looks like CT is changing the way they evaluate teachers >>> and is also doing away with job security. It seems to be a >>> nationwide trend. I don't know where you taught in FL, but I >>> teach in one of the larger districts and was able to get a >>> better job closer to home when I was excessed a few years >>> ago. In CT you could very well lose your job if there are $ >>> cuts or if there is declining enrollment. When you factor in >>> the cost of living in CT and the state income tax, don't >>> expect to come out way ahead in CT. I hate to say it, but CT >>> might not look favorably at your FL experience, especially if >>> you did your college work in FL. With my CT to FL move, my >>> CT college degrees and work experience helped a lot Shen I >>> was looking for a position. I found one easily, but the >>> economy was better back then, too.. At any rate, good luck. >>> I don't blame you for trying to get out of here. It's going >>> from bad to worse. >>> >>> >>> On 6/19/12, Kleck wrote: >>>> Hopefully next year our family will be moving out of the >>>> state of Florida up to Connecticut (or anywhere that is not >>>> called Florida). I am a high school math teacher that has >>>> experience teaching the college level math courses, >>>> including IB math. I guess my question here is how >>>> difficult do you all feel it is for a math teacher with 13 >>>> years of experience to get a job at a high school? Also, >>>> what is the overall feeling about the state of education in >>>> Connecticut? In Florida is just gets worse and worse every >>>> year due to the state department of education getting dumber >>>> and dumber.

Jul 6, 2012

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Link to CT towns' salaries & contracts

by Teacher

Jun 21, 2012

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No longer a secret!

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Math Teach Teacher: MUCH thank you for the link. Someone provided me with that kind of info (it was a spreadsheet)a few years ago, but I had misplaced it...

Of course, I'd be happy to sign a contract ANYWHERE this year, but the info can't hurt.

Once again: THANKS!

On 6/21/12, Teacher wrote: > [link removed]!

Jun 23, 2012

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Turtlediary.com

by Turtlediary

Jun 29, 2012

Turtlediary.com is an online educational website for kids between Preschool and Grade 2. It offers a wide variety of educational activities for kids and learning aids for teachers and parents like interactive learning videos, educational skill building games, reading exercises, preschool activities, practice worksheets, art and craft activities and...See More

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Breaking Contract

by A teacher

Jul 12, 2012

Hi Everyone- I recently accepted and signed an initial teaching contract for the upcoming school year 2012-2013, about two weeks ago. I have not been enrolled in benefits or anything yet.

I have been contacted about a teaching position that with the district of my choice and is closer to home and at the grade level that I have been strivi...See More

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Just Passing through I'm not sure, but within a certain period before the first day of school (30 days?) onc can get into trouble with the SDE for breaking a contract. They would be the ones to call.

I'm sure the teacher applicants who got turned down for the job offer you accepted are going to just love you.

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Aug 8, 2012

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Postcard exchange 2012-2013 needs CT Teacher

by Diana

Aug 9, 2012

Any elementary grade - Kdgn to 5th.

Your class sends a card to all other participant classes, and gets postcards in return. We are trying to get a class from each state.

Very educational and fun. Here is the link: [link removed]

Copy and paste it into your browser, and you will see all of the particulars about how it w...See More

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kristina Comeau-Ramos On 8/09/12, Diana wrote: > Any elementary grade - Kdgn to 5th. > > Your class sends a card to all other participant classes, > and gets postcards in return. We are trying to get a class > from each state. > > Very educational and fun. > Here is the link: > [link removed]!

Sep 6, 2012

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