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Retirement Benefits

by Ms. Franklin

Jul 29, 2014

If you are a teacher who retired in 2013 or 2014, and your monthly retirement benefit was calculated incorrectly by TRS, please leave a message on this chat board. Also, indicate whether or not the problem was resolved. If it has not been resolved, I would like to speak with you.

Thanks

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Ms. Franklin On 8/08/14, Ms. Franklin wrote: Your wife's situation is very similar to my own. My benefits were calculated incorrectly because the state failed to include all of my contract salary in the calculation. The state denied the error for seven months. I finally contacted a pension benefits attorney (who is also a certified public account). He reviewed ...See MoreOn 8/08/14, Ms. Franklin wrote: Your wife's situation is very similar to my own. My benefits were calculated incorrectly because the state failed to include all of my contract salary in the calculation. The state denied the error for seven months. I finally contacted a pension benefits attorney (who is also a certified public account). He reviewed the state salary documents and determined that I had been "shorted" by almost 100 dollars a month in retirement benefits. I'm searching for others who may have been short changed as well. We must put a stop to this. Retirees deserve better. I am sorry for the poor treatment that you and your wife received. The attorney may be able to help you with the insurance dispute. Please call 770-319- 0110. Good luck. > On 8/04/14, Ron Whelan/Beverly wrote: >> On 7/29/14, Ms. Franklin wrote: >>> If you are a teacher who retired in 2013 or 2014, and your >>> monthly retirement benefit was calculated incorrectly by >>> TRS, please leave a message on this chat board. Also, >>> indicate whether or not the problem was resolved. If it has >>> not been resolved, I would like to speak with you. >>> >>> Thanks >> >> My wife just retired and as of today the TRS has not added >> her sick days that add about 8 months to her retirement >> period. But I am also interested if you have heard of any >> issues with the health insurance instances where because we >> or others as the state told us today are to blame for our >> situation because we did not know the right questions to ask. >> I am 65 and on Medicare but did not have part B because I was >> given the impression by SS that as long as I was on my wife's >> insurance they would be primary and Medicare secondary. As >> she reached the end of the school year we filled out all the >> forms and called to make sure the health insurance would move >> to her retirement and did we need to do or change anything. >> She was told no all would be fine. The first check all was >> well - insurance deducted. Come July 31 no deduction. We >> called and was told she now owed $2058 a month because I was >> not on Part B. No redo no notice no nothing - take it or >> leave it. So now she will get about $50 a month till My part >> B kicks in on 9-1-14. Have you heard from others who receive >> no notice or waning just the bill and hard tactics from the >> state system? We just felt that we were at least due a >> letter of notice. If this is happening to others is there a >> way to let future retires with spouses that are older to know >> what may happen? We may be stuck but wish to be active is >> preventing others from being at a great loss.

Aug 8, 2014

Ms. Franklin On 8/08/14, Ms. Franklin wrote: > On 8/08/14, Ms. Franklin wrote: Your wife's situation is very > similar to my own. My benefits were calculated incorrectly > because the state failed to include all of my contract salary in > the calculation. The state denied the error for seven months. I > finally contacted a pension benefits attorn...See MoreOn 8/08/14, Ms. Franklin wrote: > On 8/08/14, Ms. Franklin wrote: Your wife's situation is very > similar to my own. My benefits were calculated incorrectly > because the state failed to include all of my contract salary in > the calculation. The state denied the error for seven months. I > finally contacted a pension benefits attorney (who is also a > certified public account). He reviewed the state salary > documents and determined that I had been "shorted" by almost 100 > dollars a month in retirement benefits. I'm searching for others > who may have been short changed as well. We must put a stop to > this. Retirees deserve better. I am sorry for the poor > treatment that you and your wife received. The attorney may be > able to help you with the insurance dispute.

>> On 8/04/14, Ron Whelan/Beverly wrote: >>> On 7/29/14, Ms. Franklin wrote: >>>> If you are a teacher who retired in 2013 or 2014, and your >>>> monthly retirement benefit was calculated incorrectly by >>>> TRS, please leave a message on this chat board. Also, >>>> indicate whether or not the problem was resolved. If it has >>>> not been resolved, I would like to speak with you. >>>> >>>> Thanks >>> >>> My wife just retired and as of today the TRS has not added >>> her sick days that add about 8 months to her retirement >>> period. But I am also interested if you have heard of any >>> issues with the health insurance instances where because we >>> or others as the state told us today are to blame for our >>> situation because we did not know the right questions to ask. >>> I am 65 and on Medicare but did not have part B because I was >>> given the impression by SS that as long as I was on my wife's >>> insurance they would be primary and Medicare secondary. As >>> she reached the end of the school year we filled out all the >>> forms and called to make sure the health insurance would move >>> to her retirement and did we need to do or change anything. >>> She was told no all would be fine. The first check all was >>> well - insurance deducted. Come July 31 no deduction. We >>> called and was told she now owed $2058 a month because I was >>> not on Part B. No redo no notice no nothing - take it or >>> leave it. So now she will get about $50 a month till My part >>> B kicks in on 9-1-14. Have you heard from others who receive >>> no notice or waning just the bill and hard tactics from the >>> state system? We just felt that we were at least due a >>> letter of notice. If this is happening to others is there a >>> way to let future retires with spouses that are older to know >>> what may happen? We may be stuck but wish to be active is >>> preventing others from being at a great loss.

Aug 14, 2014

Ed. S. degree in Leadership

by CreativeTeach

Jul 18, 2014

Hello, I am planning on working on my Ed. S. degree in leadership, and was wondering if any of you know how that works for my certificate level. Would that give me a T-6 certificate as well as leadership certification? Or would I stay a T-5 with the leadership certification? Thanks!

Florida to Georgia

by Chrisy

Jul 18, 2014

Looks like my pay will be the same. Where are the best Places to live in Georgia. Would like to be closer to The mountains .....

Nicole On 7/18/14, Chrisy wrote: > Looks like my pay will be the same. Where are the best > Places to live in Georgia. Would like to be closer to > The mountains ..... We moved from Collier County, FL last year. We moved to Jasper because it's less expensive, close to other bigger towns, and close to mountains, waterfalls, etc. I am getting paid ...See More

Aug 21, 2014

SD Hi all, my wife and I are both teachers (English/Science) looking to move to the Rome, GA area. Any advice? When do most districts begin hiring, February/March?

We have family in Rome and Atl, son anything in between would be fine as well.

On 8/21/14, Nicole wrote: > On 7/18/14, Chrisy wrote: >> Looks like my pay will be...See More

Oct 4, 2014

Moving counties

by RJL

Jul 18, 2014

If a teacher has accrued sick days in one county and moves and begins teaching in another county, are those days kept on the teachers record?

Kteacher On 7/18/14, RJL wrote: > If a teacher has accrued sick days in one county and moves > and begins teaching in another county, are those days kept > on the teachers record?

I taught in three counties in Georgia. I was able to transfer 45 sick leave days each time I changed counties. However, I am pretty sure I received the days over...See More

Jul 18, 2014

Former Teacher All have a limit as to how many accrued sick days you can bring in (usually from 60 to 120 days). Sick days that don't transfer will be credited towards retirement.

On 7/18/14, Kteacher wrote: > On 7/18/14, RJL wrote: >> If a teacher has accrued sick days in one county and moves >> and begins teaching in another county, are ...See More

Aug 6, 2014

Opening in SW Atlanta APS

by X

Jul 17, 2014

First Grade position available at Deerwood Academy in SW Atlanta with Atlanta Public Schools. Great Title I school. The phone number is 404-802-3300.

birth thru k certification test

by Ms.Newby

Jul 16, 2014

I am scheduled to take my exam tomorrow. This will be my first time taking it. I'm really nervous. Can anyone give me some advice?

Mrs. Trivedi-Ziemba Ms. Newby,

Research has proven that having some anxiety for test results in students doing better. Best of all remember the anxiety you are feeling now when you have your own classroom to help your students better (yes birth-K do not have exam but they still have observations. Now let us address your query

First step: take a deep...See More

Jul 16, 2014

Rak Hello,

I am new to GA. I am planning to get ready for the Birth through kindergarten test. Don't know where to start from.

Can you please guide. What books should i refer? Where can i find it? anything?

Nov 11, 2014

Provisional Certification?

Jul 13, 2014

I am looking for links for info concerning events around 2008:

I was teaching on a provisional certificate at the time. I was told I was not going to be renewed and should resign, because a non-renewal was the kiss of death to your career.

A week later, I learned from a veteran teacher that all provisional and TAPP people have bee...See More

Former Teacher Any teacher who holds a valid teaching certificate is considered "Highly Qualified" by No Child Left Behind Standards. Having said that, many districts are moving away from the TAPP program as TAPP teachers typically have strong content knowledge, but fairly weak knowledge in pedagogy. The biggest complaint of TAPP teachers is in classroom manageme...See MoreAny teacher who holds a valid teaching certificate is considered "Highly Qualified" by No Child Left Behind Standards. Having said that, many districts are moving away from the TAPP program as TAPP teachers typically have strong content knowledge, but fairly weak knowledge in pedagogy. The biggest complaint of TAPP teachers is in classroom management. With today's regulations, students must be kept engaged in the classroom as much as possible.

Many TAPP candidates become successful teachers, but too many of them don't survive the system.

Today's districts won't hire a teacher unless he or she has a valid certificate for the upcoming school year. Districts can't risk hiring someone who doesn't have proper certification in the event that the teacher failed to meet all qualifications. That would put the district in a tough spot. Also it would be more costly for the district to ensure proper certification on behalf of the teacher.

As far as the question of resigning in lieu of nonrenewal is concerned, if a principal offered you the opportunity to resign, then he or she isn't likely to bring up considering you for nonrenewal to a potential employer. That question is mainly for teachers who committed a major transgression and the district needs to get rid of the teacher. In those cases, the principal will bring up the consideration for nonrenewal. If you know you principal won't mention the nonrenewal and give you a positive reference, then I would check no to that question as your prospective employer won't find out unless you mention it.

On 7/13/14, Iggy Autry wrote: > I am looking for links for info concerning events around > 2008: > > I was teaching on a provisional certificate at the time. I > was told I was not going to be renewed and should resign, > because a non-renewal was the kiss of death to your career. > > A week later, I learned from a veteran teacher that all > provisional and TAPP people have been tossed out. She said > the county had issued a new rule that they would no longer > employ such people in order to meet "Highly Qualified" > standards. > > Recently, a cousin who is a retired teacher said that was a > new state-wide rule back then. > > Also, I was finishing up a MA in Teacher as a part-time > student. That year, since we would not receive > certification until mid-August, virtually none of the > students could land a job. -- That was a stark difference > from the two previous years in which virtually all students > had found a job by mid-summer. > > Now, I would like to locate more information about this, but > a quick Google check has turned up nothing... > > [The resigning in lieu of not being renewed has had a > negative impact on finding a job since then, because many > applications ask you that question...]

Jul 14, 2014

Special Education Law and Litigation

by Tamara Bauer

Jul 12, 2014

Hello, I am a special education student at Grand Canyon University, I have been trying for weeks to interview a sped attorney or sped director, coordinator.. for my assignment which is due tomorrow...If possible, please answer the following questions for me and email them to [email removed].

by Should I Worry?

Jul 7, 2014

Hello,

Now that Georgia has switched to TKES, should I be worried? Does anyone with many years of teaching experience have an opinion they would like to share? I'm curious if I need to make a run for the exit door soon! Any insight is welcomed. Thank you!

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ga teacher This is the way education is going nationally. If you go to another state, you may avoid this type of evaluation for two or three years, but eventually it will catch up.

Like with all evaluation systems, if you are doing your job, then it's fine. I've been dealing with TKES going on 3 years now. It's the same game, different check boxes. ...See More

Nov 29, 2014

Acronyms... Is that similar to PDAS but by another acronym? (Teacher rating system?)

On 11/29/14, ga teacher wrote: > This is the way education is going nationally. If you go to > another state, you may avoid this type of evaluation for > two or three years, but eventually it will catch up. > > Like with all evaluation systems, if you a...See More

Jan 8, 2015

Exceptional Child Course

by Amanda

Jul 3, 2014

Does anyone know if there is an on-line course offered for the required Exceptional Child course for Ga?

TeacherMom Albany State University has online class for exceptional students. You may also want to check with your RESA; depending on the teacher class may be online/onsite combo. Best

Jul 4, 2014

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