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Student Rules Reporting Rubric FREE PRINTABLE

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 25, 2014

Student Rules Reporting Rubric PRINTABLE by teacher Liz Phillips

"Since using this rubric, my discipline referrals to the office have almost disappeared."

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Our Finest Hour - A unique, silent mentoring program

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 19, 2014

Our Finest Hour - A silent mentoring program - by Todd Bloomer

Todd's school is mentoring students in a very different way. "The key to our program is that the student is not told they are part of a mentor program." Click below to read all about it...

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Coming to the Sunshine State

by Bill t

Jul 18, 2014

Some of you might know me from the main board. Yeah, I am one of the "oldies" who has been around since the startup of teachers net.

Retired last year from the state of North Carolina after 31 years, partly because I was having the lap band surgery done (I was nearly 300 pounds) and knew I could never give my efforts to it if I were still ...See More

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Stacy Bill t - please e-mail me at [email removed]

On 7/18/14, Bill t wrote: > Some of you might know me from the main board. Yeah, I am > one of the "oldies" who has been around since the startup of > teachers net. > > Retired last year from the state of North Carolina after 31 > years, partly because I was having the lap band...See MoreBill t - please e-mail me at [email removed]

On 7/18/14, Bill t wrote: > Some of you might know me from the main board. Yeah, I am > one of the "oldies" who has been around since the startup of > teachers net. > > Retired last year from the state of North Carolina after 31 > years, partly because I was having the lap band surgery done (I > was nearly 300 pounds) and knew I could never give my efforts > to it if I were still working full time. Now, 80+ pounds left, I > feel like a different person. > > Yes, I've enjoyed my year "off" but wanna get back in the > saddle one more time. I have REALLY missed the interaction > with kids and with other teachers. > > Don't bother telling me I am nuts. I know that. One does not > deal with middle schoolers for as many years as I have and > retain any semblance of sanity. Not a whit. > > And save your breath....I know things are tough for teachers in > Florida; they are tough everywhere. The legislature in North > Carolina is openly hostile to pubic school teachers, stripping > away tenure, eliminating pay for advanced degrees, cutting > teacher assistants and raising class sizes (one of our science > classes had 37 students); they've even established a vouchers > program for private schools, all the while slashing the public > school budget by about a billion dollars and giving tax break > to millionaires. So don't weary yourself telling me about the > horror stories. I've already read that chapter and seen it in > action. Besides, my new principal was very upfront with me > and told me all about how things are in Florida. She even > asked me: " are you SURE you want to come here?" > > I do. I lived in Florida before, eons ago, when it was a very > different place than I surmise it is now. > > I will be teaching 5th grade science and math in Orange City. > Will be heading down early next week to deal with paperwork > and do another (my third) reconnaissance of the area. > > Would be delighted to meet up with any t netters I know.

Aug 15, 2014

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Bill T (retired) e mail on the way >> I do. I lived in Florida before, eons ago, when it was a > very >> different place than I surmise it is now. >> >> I will be teaching 5th grade science and math in Orange > City. >> Will be heading down early next week to deal with paperwork >> and do another (my third) reconnaissance o...See More

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FTCE. certification exam

by elaine

Aug 11, 2014

Can someone give advice on best resources for SALE FTCE SOCIAL SCIENCE

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The Teacher Who Couldn't Read - True story

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 4, 2014

Difficult to imagine, but a true story! In the just-posted August issue of Teachers.Net Gazette:

The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read - By Owen M. Griffith - an incredible story!

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FTCE SAE k-6 exam after 5/1/14

by Ebony

Jul 30, 2014

Hello.

Has anyone taken and passed the latest version of the FTCE SAE K-6 exam since its implementation date of 5/1/14? If so, please describe your experience and if you have any advice on how to pass, please provide.

Thanks

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Van Gogh

by john vitale

Jul 30, 2014

FREE Van Gogh Video DVD upon request for classroom teacher.

Simply send request by E-Mall to [email removed]

m in length covers the ten productive years of Van Gogh.

Using extracted from Van Gogh's letter, Van Gogh explains

how and why he painted the painting in the DVD. Great

teaching tool! This DV...See More

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Florida Post Card Exchange

by Sharon

Jul 24, 2014

I just had an idea! Since, in Florida, we are teaching all about Florida, I would like to start a Florida post card exchange. The only request I have is if you commit to the exchange, please send out the post cards. PM or post here if interested. There are 6 of us so far. It would be great to have at least 10 classes participating. I need your: Nam...See More

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any suggestions

by fiken

Jul 24, 2014

Hi

Me again still looking to move to Florida. Anyone know of chemistry/science vacancies??

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teaching in Florida

by fiken

Jul 9, 2014

Hi all,

I am a chemistry teacher in Scotland and have been for 3 years. I am keen to move to Florida as I have been coming here for 28 years and love the heat and lifestyle.

Any advice about the visa process? Or areas to work? I am keen on kissimmee varea.

And do you need to get certified? I have a masters in education as...See More

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Teri On 7/09/14, fiken wrote: > Hi all, > > I am a chemistry teacher in Scotland and have been for 3 > years. I am keen to move to Florida as I have been coming here > for 28 years and love the heat and lifestyle. > > Any advice about the visa process? Or areas to work? I am keen > on kissimmee varea. > > And do you need to...See More

Jul 9, 2014

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Teri Visit the fldoe.org website to find out about certification requirements. Sorry I don't have any information about visas. As for areas, look around carefully; every school district is different. Martin County (about 2 1/2 hours south of Orlando) is still a nice district to work in.

Jul 9, 2014

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