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Your professional development is personal

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Mar 12, 2015

Professional Learning- Make it Personal by school principal Bethany Hill

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Run From Florida Virtual School

by Flvs Teacher who is stuck

Aug 27, 2014

I just want to say that I am a long time teacher at Flvs who is stuck due to family members medical conditions. If you are a teacher considering coming here please reconsider as this school has turned into a "it is all about the money" place to work. You will be available to students 8am to 8pm 7 days a week, you will have bosses who lead through f...See More

pink scissors So. Very. True. FLVS is pure evil. I am so, so, SO very thankful that I'm no longer there.

I "taught" (read: was a data entry/bill collector) a semester course. On more than one occasion, students I reported to Academic Integrity for cheating were simply moved to another class, There, they were able to complete the course and earn FLVS it...See MoreSo. Very. True. FLVS is pure evil. I am so, so, SO very thankful that I'm no longer there.

I "taught" (read: was a data entry/bill collector) a semester course. On more than one occasion, students I reported to Academic Integrity for cheating were simply moved to another class, There, they were able to complete the course and earn FLVS its $.

Don't even get me started on my IL. Hands-down the worst human being I've ever known, but was the darling of FLVS and has since been promoted. This person even stooped as low as to retroactively change records of my monthly walk-throughs in order to get me on the summer firing list. I have the proof--s/he thought was s/he sneaky, but s/he really wasn't/isn't that smart...though, I didn't notice until I was going through files and getting ready to send back my computer.

I haven't pursued anything with it because I ended up with a good job and was just happy to be done with FLVS. When I was let go, I was actually just getting ready to let FLVS know I wouldn't be coming back and was just going to finish up my contract. I'm only upset that they beat me to the punch and messed up my perfect record.

I really hope anyone who reads anything pro-FLVS realizes that they have shills who write positive reviews and posts for them. I actually chose to believe those online reviews when I was trying to make the decision whether or not to accept the position at FLVS. I ignored all the negative ones that I thought were just too crazy to possibly be true. Spoiler alert: if anything, those reviews underestimated how terrible things are at FLVS.

If you read all the positive reviews, you can easily see how many of them were either written by the same person or someone in HR who was given guidelines on what to include. They all read like HR copy.

I still can't believe there hasn't been some kind of expose done on FLVS.

If you have integrity: avoid FLVS at all costs. Spread the word!!!!

On 8/27/14, Flvs Teacher who is stuck wrote: > I just want to say that I am a long time > teacher at Flvs who is stuck due to family > members medical conditions. If you are a > teacher considering coming here please > reconsider as this school has turned into a "it > is all about the money" place to work. You > will be available to students 8am to 8pm 7 days > a week, you will have bosses who lead through > fear, Your pay will be lower as this is year > round work, you will be ignored and > disrespected by leadership, no union, > Capricious terminations, nepotism,favoritism > are rampant. Think long and hard and do not be > fooled into thinking this is a good job because > you work from home. Run teachers run, do not > fall into this trap. Please heed this warning.

Aug 28, 2014

nameless The $ is what all virtual schools are about in FL, not just the state.

On 8/28/14, pink scissors wrote: > So. Very. True. FLVS is pure evil. I am so, so, SO very > thankful that I'm no longer there. > > I "taught" (read: was a data entry/bill collector) a semester > course. On more than one occasion, students I rep...See MoreThe $ is what all virtual schools are about in FL, not just the state.

On 8/28/14, pink scissors wrote: > So. Very. True. FLVS is pure evil. I am so, so, SO very > thankful that I'm no longer there. > > I "taught" (read: was a data entry/bill collector) a semester > course. On more than one occasion, students I reported to > Academic Integrity for cheating were simply moved to another > class, There, they were able to complete the course and earn > FLVS its $. > > Don't even get me started on my IL. Hands-down the worst human > being I've ever known, but was the darling of FLVS and has > since been promoted. This person even stooped as low as to > retroactively change records of my monthly walk-throughs in > order to get me on the summer firing list. I have the > proof--s/he thought was s/he sneaky, but s/he really > wasn't/isn't that smart...though, I didn't notice until I was > going through files and getting ready to send back my computer. > > I haven't pursued anything with it because I ended up with a > good job and was just happy to be done with FLVS. When I was > let go, I was actually just getting ready to let FLVS know I > wouldn't be coming back and was just going to finish up my > contract. I'm only upset that they beat me to the punch and > messed up my perfect record. > > I really hope anyone who reads anything pro-FLVS realizes that > they have shills who write positive reviews and posts for > them. I actually chose to believe those online reviews when I > was trying to make the decision whether or not to accept the > position at FLVS. I ignored all the negative ones that I > thought were just too crazy to possibly be true. Spoiler > alert: if anything, those reviews underestimated how terrible > things are at FLVS. > > If you read all the positive reviews, you can easily see how > many of them were either written by the same person or someone > in HR who was given guidelines on what to include. They all > read like HR copy. > > I still can't believe there hasn't been some kind of expose > done on FLVS. > > If you have integrity: avoid FLVS at all costs. Spread the > word!!!! > > > On 8/27/14, Flvs Teacher who is stuck wrote: >> I just want to say that I am a long time >> teacher at Flvs who is stuck due to family >> members medical conditions. If you are a >> teacher considering coming here please >> reconsider as this school has turned into a "it >> is all about the money" place to work. You >> will be available to students 8am to 8pm 7 days >> a week, you will have bosses who lead through >> fear, Your pay will be lower as this is year >> round work, you will be ignored and >> disrespected by leadership, no union, >> Capricious terminations, nepotism,favoritism >> are rampant. Think long and hard and do not be >> fooled into thinking this is a good job because >> you work from home. Run teachers run, do not >> fall into this trap. Please heed this warning.

yesterday, 2015

Teaching in Florida

by Melody

Jan 10, 2015

I am currently a special education teacher in Michigan, and I am contemplating moving to Florida. I have been teaching for 12 years in Michigan, and each year since starting teaching, I have made less and less money. We are continually taking pay cuts and/or wage freezes. I have family living near the Sarasota area, and I am wondering how the teach...See More

Debbie On 1/10/15, Melody wrote: > I am currently a special education teacher in Michigan, and > I am contemplating moving to Florida. I have been teaching > for 12 years in Michigan, and each year since starting > teaching, I have made less and less money. We are > continually taking pay cuts and/or wage freezes. I have > family living ...See More

Jan 10, 2015

kt I wish that I had known that, but I also moved here to be closer to family. Also pay attention to the county in Florida. Some pay significantly less than others, but don´t tell you until after you start teaching. They do not pay you for experience!

On 1/10/15, Debbie wrote: > On 1/10/15, Melody wrote: >> I am currently a special ...See More

yesterday, 2015

Orange County Schools

Feb 15, 2015

I am considering relocating to Florida and was told there is a teacher shortage in Orange County and basically Southern Florida. Is this true and would it be easy to get placed at a school in Orange County. Also, is it a decent area to teach - please don't say pay because as an alternative teacher in Illinois I earned 23,000 anything is better than...See More

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Debbie On 2/15/15, Stacy wrote: > I am considering relocating to Florida and was told there is > a teacher shortage in Orange County and basically Southern > Florida. Is this true and would it be easy to get placed at > a school in Orange County. Also, is it a decent area to > teach - please don't say pay because as an alternative > teac...See More

Feb 16, 2015

Mark I would say that your first step is to apply for a Florida license. You're much more likely to get hired from out of state with a Florida license in your pocket. Plus, you will know exactly what you're qualified to teach in Florida.

FL certifies special ed K-12, not K-9, so I don't know if that transfers. From what I understand they are l...See MoreI would say that your first step is to apply for a Florida license. You're much more likely to get hired from out of state with a Florida license in your pocket. Plus, you will know exactly what you're qualified to teach in Florida.

FL certifies special ed K-12, not K-9, so I don't know if that transfers. From what I understand they are lenient when taking out of state certifications in the high need subjects, so you may be OK there. We do have a middle level (5-9) certification in Math and English, and of course there is an elementary certification.

Apply for your license. If you get the Florida special ed and/or middle math endorsement, you will probably get a job since you are flexible on location. Good luck!

On 2/16/15, Stacy wrote: > On 2/16/15, what do you teach? wrote: >> I have an elementary K-9 with Middle School endorsements for > Math, Language Arts, and Social Studies as well as Special > Education endorsement (LBS 1) I can't even find a job in my > area - small town where it is all about who you know in order to > get the job - I am not that familiar with the new Common Core > although as a special education assistant I have had the > privilege of teaching two sections of math per day. Seems like > everyone wants me as an assistant but not the teacher. > > I have no intention of relocating without a job already lined > up. I am desperate but not stupid. Some call me stupid for > wanting to be a teacher but that is their opinion. > > It is always interesting to see these posts about a "teacher >> shortage," but the OP doesn't include what she is qualified to >> teach. >> >> I'm not aware of any major "teaching shortage" in any part of >> the country that includes all fields of teaching. There was >> an article posted on here about Las Vegas a few months ago. >> They seem to be the closest, according to what I read, but I >> don't live in Vegas, so I don't know the particulars. >> >> In general, many FL districts have a need for special ed, >> bilingual Spanish, math, and maybe some science teachers. >> They do not have a shortage of PE, art, FACS, social studies, >> or basic, English-speaking elementary teachers. English and >> industrial arts/vo-tech falls somewhere in the middle. >> >> If you work in Illinois and you're an elementary or social >> studies teacher, then you will likely not find the job market >> any better in FL than back home. If you have one of the >> higher need areas, then you might find a job. I am going to >> guess that you don't have these areas on your certificate >> because if you did, you would probably have a better job in >> Illinois, as that these shortage areas are typically shortage >> areas all around the country. >> >> Regardless, if you're looking to relocate, I suggest that you >> secure a job BEFORE moving and apply for your Florida license >> as soon as possible. Even if you're a Spanish-speaking >> Special Ed teacher who is also endorsed in Math, I wouldn't >> move to South Florida without a job. Some Florida districts >> send representatives to northern teacher job fairs, so you >> might be able to get an interview that way. >> >> On 2/15/15, Stacy wrote: >>> I am considering relocating to Florida and was told there is >>> a teacher shortage in Orange County and basically Southern >>> Florida. Is this true and would it be easy to get placed at >>> a school in Orange County. Also, is it a decent area to >>> teach - please don't say pay because as an alternative >>> teacher in Illinois I earned 23,000 anything is better than >>> that.....

Feb 17, 2015

Year Round school

Feb 15, 2015

I forgot to ask - are there any year round schools in Florida?

mark On 2/15/15, Stacy wrote: > I forgot to ask - are there any year round schools in > Florida?

Many districts have a hand-full of YRS. Many times they are alternative or academy-type schools. I'm not familiar with any district that has it implemented wide-spread.

Feb 16, 2015

Debbie On 2/16/15, mark wrote: > On 2/15/15, Stacy wrote: >> I forgot to ask - are there any year round schools in >> Florida? > > Many districts have a hand-full of YRS. Many times they are > alternative or academy-type schools. I'm not familiar with > any district that has it implemented wide-spread. Charlotte County has a cou...See More

Feb 16, 2015

by Lori

Feb 11, 2015

Are you required to send your FTCE score reports to your school district or do they get them automatically?

Osceola or Orange County

Feb 5, 2015

Hi everyone,

I just graduated and in the process of obtaining my educator certification. I am new to the area and wanted some advice about where to apply for a teaching job.

If you have taught in either Orange or Osceola county, what can you tell me about it? Pro/cons?

Thank you in advance for any advice or information!...See More

Jan in Orlando I would apply to both and see what happens. :)

On 2/05/15, Nyleve wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I just graduated and in the process of obtaining my > educator certification. I am new to the area and wanted > some advice about where to apply for a teaching job. > > If you have taught in either Orange or Osceola county, >...See More

Feb 5, 2015

max Jobs are tight. You are in driving distance of several counties...perhaps you may be interested in applying to others as well. Look at their web sites and see who may have something to offer that you could be interested in.

On 2/05/15, Jan in Orlando wrote: > I would apply to both and see what happens. :) > > On 2/05/15, Nyleve w...See More

Feb 7, 2015

Florida Standard Assesment

by Corey Thornton

Feb 5, 2015

3 Steps For Students To Pass The Florida Standard Assessment Test [link removed]

Florida Standard Assesment

by Corey Thornton

Feb 5, 2015

FSA Florida Standard Assessment Test Music Video By Corey Thornton [link removed]

Transferring a CA teaching credential to a FL cred.

by jannL

Jan 27, 2015

Hello,

I am looking to relocate to Fl in June. I have a California teaching credential currently. I am going through the process of transferring my cred. through the FL. dept. of ed. I was just wondering if anyone has gone through this process and what I can expect in terms of smoothness, or tests I should be prepared to take.

FL Teacher Check out fldoe.org. All the info plus more is there.

On 1/27/15, jannL wrote: > Hello, > > I am looking to relocate to Fl in June. I have a California > teaching credential currently. I am going through the process > of transferring my cred. through the FL. dept. of ed. I was > just wondering if anyone has gone through ...See More

Jan 28, 2015

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