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PREK - 3 subject area exam

by Sabrina

Aug 29, 2016

Any suggestions on what materials or book would be helpful to study for the prek-3 subject area exam. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Is there really a teachers shortage in florida?

by floridanewbie

Jul 17, 2016

I heard that teachers were needed in Florida, so a few months ago I decided to make a career change and got temporary licenses in three hs subjects. I have been to two countywide job fairs and both had a thousand applicants, some drove from out of state. I have sent resumes and applied to openings all over the state, but have only gotten calls for ...See More

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floridanewbie i have come to realize I do not think there is a teaching shortage either. I have been to two different recruiting fairs that had 1000 attendees. A district nearby me that the Superintendent says has a critical teaching shortage and next year he will recruit more out of state, I have 27 applications in on jobs for that district and have never got a...See Morei have come to realize I do not think there is a teaching shortage either. I have been to two different recruiting fairs that had 1000 attendees. A district nearby me that the Superintendent says has a critical teaching shortage and next year he will recruit more out of state, I have 27 applications in on jobs for that district and have never got a call. I do check the sites every day, but I have only gotten one in person interview and a few phone interviews in which they were interviewing all day, and I was not selected. It is very hard not to get discouraged and I did see people cry at the last teacher fair when they did not get called for an on site interview, for which I got one. >>> >>> >>>> >>>> I am not sure where you live, but Earth Science is good >>>> because you can also teach Physical Science, so if a >>>> job is posted for that you can apply. Biology is in the >>>> most demand because it is State tested. They hire >>>> throughout the year as teachers will leave (or get >>>> fired) so I checked everyday the county websites I >>>> wanted to work in. Just get experience. It may not be >>>> in the school you want, but once you are an employee, >>>> it is easier to move around. Subbing is a great option. >>>> Good luck. >>>> >>> >>> I don't believe there is a shortage of HS or MS math and >>> science teachers in Florida at all. Especially math >>> teachers have difficult time to find an assignment. I >>> teach in West > Palm >>> SD. >> We had a tech opening all year that was staffed by a long >> term sub and never filled. >> >> I do believe that chemistry is a high need area in FL. >> >> I'm not trying to give anyone false hopes. My D-I-L was a > career >> changer; had her master's in Public Admin and undergrad >> in Ply Sci. She got a high school Am.History job. She >> passed the subject area test but is still having >> difficulty in the > professional >> area. She said there were lots of questions about child >> development, behavior management, etc. which she didn't >> have the background for because she had never taken >> classes in those areas. Those areas are included in an >> Education degree, that was all I was saying. > > Yes, a week before school starts and they say we are still > 150 teachers short! Many districts are still hiring.

Aug 13, 2016

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Bill T NC (now retired)l I notice that Lake County has a great number of vacancies. I have been offered one of them. Anything I ought to know???

Aug 26, 2016

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Marion County Schools

by Ingrid

Aug 16, 2016

Marion county pays a big $12 per hour to work as a substitute but men and people over 60 need not apply .

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How does FLDOE licensing work?

by floridanewbie

Aug 3, 2016

I thought you sent your transcripts in get an SOE, then took the subject matter exam and upon being hired by a district, you attempt the general knowledge tests. Until fully licensed you show up as nonrenewable temporary on the FLDOE lookup. We have a very popular football coach who the papers say was let go as he could not pass his licensing exams...See More

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EagleI On 8/03/16, floridanewbie wrote: > I thought you sent your transcripts in get an SOE, then > took the subject matter exam and upon being hired by a > district, you attempt the general knowledge tests. Until > fully licensed you show up as nonrenewable temporary on > the FLDOE lookup. We have a very popular football coach > who the...See More

Aug 11, 2016

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Needs help getting a book wuth the right information

by Errol D perry

Jul 28, 2016

Im trying to become a teacher an cant pass the test because im studying whats not on the test whats the best book i can study to pass thanks [email removed]

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Debbie On 7/28/16, Errol D perry wrote: > Im trying to become a teacher an cant pass > the test because im studying whats not on > the test whats the best book i can study > to pass thanks [email removed]?

When you post on a professional board, you need to write correctly, using standard English, with correct spelling. You always want...See More

Jul 29, 2016

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Great entrylevel. Palm Harbor Home

by Phil

Jul 27, 2016

I have a great end unit townhouse in Palm Harbor...1267 Sq Feet 2 bedroom, 2 bath, vault ceilings...great view of duck pond .....tile floors and new carpet....small development has pool and tennis...$162500 10&37; down $16250 mortgage $146250 @ 3.5&37; 30 yr fixed Principal & interest payment $656.73. Its good to own the roof over your ...See More

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Selling a high school elective

by floridanewbie

Jul 20, 2016

Once again, I am asking your experiences since I am new. I finally, finally got interview requests, two for the same morning. Since I committed first to a distant school, I asked the other local one if the initial interview could be by phone.

For the distant school, it turned out a very popular home ec teacher was leaving, and the school k...See More

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Debbie On 7/20/16, floridanewbie wrote: > Once again, I am asking your experiences since I am new. > I finally, finally got interview requests, two for the > same morning. Since I committed first to a distant > school, I asked the other local one if the initial > interview could be by phone. > > For the distant school, it turned out a...See More

Jul 20, 2016

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Is there a factual guide for the 6-12 biology test?

by Macuquis

Jun 25, 2016

Is there a factual guide / review for the 6-12 biology test?

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FLBioTeacher On 6/25/16, Macuquis wrote: > Is there a factual guide / review for the 6-12 biology test?

I'm not sure if you still need this info, but here it is:

I just passed test last week. Broward County Schools (2nd link) is all the info you need. I made an Interactive notebook. Printed ALL the slides and studied and studied since schoo...See More

Jul 18, 2016

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teacher shortage in Florida

by Rita

Jul 17, 2016

Have you applied in Bay County, Florida for a teaching job?

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12 Ways to Incorporate Movement & Academics

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 12, 2016

Many of the students in your class are bodily-kinesthetic learners. They need to move! Don't fight it, use movement as a positive learning force.

Click below to read 12 ideas can help make movement be a positive learning force in your classroom.

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