Did any one else go to the GA Educator day at the aquarium and World of Coke? I thought it was really well done and very cool that we got to see "behind the scenes" at the aquarium.
We didn't go to the teacher meeting at 9, though. I'm curious about what they talked about; did anyone else go?
Wanna KnowI am currently a teacher wanting to get out of the classroom. I have a passion for education and still like working with the students...just not as their teacher. Any position suggestions...HELP!
On...See MoreI was a teacher who left the profession and returned as a para a couple of years ago. Because I had degrees, I was given para certification immediately. The pay is horrible. In my metro Atlanta county, they make only a bit above minimum wage. I have since returned as a special education teacher. Self-contained is an awesome place to be!
On 8/31/12, Wanna Know wrote: > I am currently a teacher wanting to get out of the classroom. > I have a passion for education and still like working with the > students...just not as their teacher. Any position > suggestions...HELP!
Each year we have a pin design contest for the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair. The contest is open to any middle or high school student in the state (they do not have to be taking science). The winner receives $150 and is honored at the awards ceremony in Athens in March. The winning design is widely distributed. The pins are given to the 750 state science fair finalists, then an additional 2,000 of the pins are taken to the international pin exchange at the ISEF fair and traded by Georgia students for pins from other states and nations. The image is also used for the cover of the State Science and Engineering Fair Directory.
The entry form is available at [link removed],
Christine Burgoyne Director, Georgia Science and Engineering Fairs & Office of Academic Special Programs (OASP) The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education Suite 192 Departmental phone: 706-542-3537 Direct line: 706-542-6473 Fax: 706-542-7537 [link removed]
GSEF 2013 will be March 21-23, 2013 GSEF 2014 will be March 27-29, 2014 GSEF 2015 will be March 26-28, 2015
Has anyone acquired an ABA certificate? How difficult was it? How many courses? Was it worth it?
Although I have experience taking and analyzing data, I might go for a certificate, not a Masters, to supplement my teacher certification (in Sped, that I have).
On 9/01/12, Cur...See MoreIf you are talking about the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certificate.... it's hard to find certificate programs in Georgia that are not part of a degree seeking tract. Georgia state does have one. It consists of 5 courses (changing to 6 in 2014) along with 1500 experience hours and 75 hours supervised by a BCBA.
On 9/01/12, Curious wrote: > Has anyone acquired an ABA certificate? How difficult was > it? How many courses? Was it worth it? > > Although I have experience taking and analyzing data, I > might go for a certificate, not a Masters, to supplement my > teacher certification (in Sped, that I have). > > Thank you.
On 9/10/12, Sped Teach wrote: > I couldn't link to the story, but I've heard those words > around here too. Isn't it part of the Race to the Top money? > > On 9/06/12, unreal wrote: >> say it ain't so !! >> >> [link removed]
The Kindergarten Common Core, and the 1st Grade, workbooks looked great and useful. I was able to view and access information showing activities, worksheets, and standards blown up in mini poster size.
I was so excited I mentioned it to the K and 1st grade teachers within my school. I also spoke to my principle about using title one money to possibly purchase the workbooks to use for each grade level. I figured they were inexpensive for the school to purchase for our use.
They are suppose to offer 2nd - 5th later in the fall. I'm so excited. Go on the site and take a look for yourself.
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I think that you may be pleasantly suprised at the free sample download as well.
I hope you find this information helpful and useful.
I would like to know what any Gwinnett teachers think about the new teacher evaluation system that is being implemented in GCPS. What are your thoughts? Good or bad?
Georgia75From what I am gathering... bad. Are you one of the "fortunate" ones to be chosen for the pilot of this monstrosity?
On 9/17/12, Teachin' Gwinnettian wrote: > I would like to know what any Gwinnett teachers think > about the new teacher evaluation system that is being > implemented in GCPS. What are your thoughts? Good or bad?
Clarification needed: Are you referring to a SofL as far as a lawsuit is concerned or as it relates to complaints to the Professional Standards Commission (PSC) or the local board? Keep in mind that if the local board is aware of an allegation, but does not seek to non-renew the educator, that incident/allegation cannot be later used against the educator in a subsequent school year(assuming the teacher has gained tenure status). See state board case, Moulder v. Bartow County.