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How long to return contracts?

by Anon

May 15, 2013

How long do Georgia teachers have to consider contracts before signing and returning them?

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Mathematics GACE

by John

May 21, 2013

I am currently in the process of obtaining my high school math certification. Just wondering if anybody knew any good study guides or how to properly prepare for the test. Thank.

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Purviben John,

First download and print GACE preparation material. GO through frameworks and work on them. Take the practice test to see where you need to prepare.

Next, go to your local library, university library or bookstore. I got Praxis and reagent exam books and studied from there. Now, GACE also have books available. Spend X amoun...See More

May 21, 2013

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Media specialist or instructional technology?

by Kelly S.

May 22, 2013

Does anyone know if media specialist and instructional technology are the same thing? Is one better than the other? I want to get qualified to become a media specialist. Any advice or suggestions? Thank you.

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L.H. On 5/22/13, Kelly S. wrote:

> Does anyone know if media specialist and instructional

> technology are the same thing? Is one better than the

> other? I want to get qualified to become a media

> specialist. Any advice or suggestions? Thank you.

Instructional Technology: Corporate Training/Lea...See More

Oct 31, 2013

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Teacher retirement

by From the spouse

Jun 3, 2013

My wife taught for about 10 years in gwinnett county and is not at a private school. Can she use her private school years to count toward retirement benefits? I heard she can "buy" years, but is it worth it?

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Elaine On 6/03/13, From the spouse wrote: > My wife taught for about 10 years in gwinnett county and is > not at a private school. Can she use her private school > years to count toward retirement benefits? I heard she > can "buy" years, but is it worth it?

you can buy private school years in with TRS but it's very very expensive. TRS...See More

Jun 3, 2013

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Canceling contract due to move

by Teacher101

Jun 6, 2013

Hi,

I just recently signed a new contract in the state of Georgia. My husband just got a job in Illinois. Are there any stipulations that would allow me to get out of my contract without paying the penalty to do so? I mean... We're MOVING out of state...

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Former Teacher Most districts have a policy that will let teachers out of their contracts if they move away more than 70 miles. Your best bet is to contact your central office and find out the guidelines for your contract release.

As a general rule, as long as the district can find your replacement prior to the start of the school year, the district wil...See More

Jun 7, 2013

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Ebony Hi, Was it an Elementary Education position because you can definitely hand it over to me! I'm with an Alternative Certification program and I'm currently in training. I would love it!

On 6/06/13, Teacher101 wrote: > Hi, > > I just recently signed a new contract in the state of > Georgia. My husband just got a job in Illinois....See More

Jun 8, 2013

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Gwinnett or DeKalb

by LuvingLee

Jun 14, 2013

I have been offered a position from DeKalb County Schools as a 2nd grade teacher. I am scheduled to sign a contract in about two weeks. A friend was able to get be in contact with a Gwinnett County principal who wants to consider me for a 2nd grade position. I live in Gwinnett County, so the commute will be about 15 minutes shorter for me. Is GC a ...See More

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LuvingLee Thanks everyone! I went with Gwinnett. I'm so happy I did.

On 6/20/13, Susan wrote: > I've been working in Gwinnett for the past 7 years. I've taught in other > school districts, but definitely like it here better than any previous > district. We have a lot of people coming to work here from DeKalb and APS. > > > On 6/20...See More

Jun 24, 2013

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This and That Congratulations! I should have done that. Maybe next year. I am still hanging on with DeKalb. Seventeen years. Guess I keep thinking about how it use to be . . . I really need to move on now!

On 6/24/13, LuvingLee wrote: > Thanks everyone! I went with Gwinnett. I'm so happy I did. > > > > > On 6/20/13, Susan wrote: >&g...See More

Jun 27, 2013

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Teacher's Forgiveness Loan Discharged

by Louise

Jun 24, 2013

Has anyone had their loan discharged through the Teacher's forgiveness loan?

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This and That I used it back in 2006. I teach Special Educaiton in a Title 1 school (area of need). I met all the requirements and had all of my graduate loans forgiven! If you met the requirements they would forgive up to $17,500. It was $4000 for general ed. I was 3/4 of the way through grad program when I found out. I was so excited!

On 6/24/13, Loui...See More

Jun 27, 2013

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Ignorant I met all of the requirements, but didn't realize that consolidating my loans into one lump sum loan changed the type and title of my loans. I didn't get anything because they were not the direct original loans. I wish I had known that

Jul 30, 2013

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DeKalb/Gwinnett/Clayton

by Liz

Jun 27, 2013

I moving from Detroit to GA and wanted to know is it possible to get hired in GA as a re-locater. I know may places may prefer people who already live there. I'm open to any county because coming from Detroit Public Schools I don't there it could be much worse.

I've recently applied for my teacher certification for GA that should transfer...See More

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This and That If you are just looking for any job then you might want to look at the DeKalb County website. Click on PATS Employment. Right now they have lots and lots of jobs in both general and special education.

I have only worked for DeKalb so I can not say anything about th Gwinnett or Clayton. I am glad I have a job and enjoy what I do (where eve...See More

Jul 1, 2013

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Ed.S upgrade

by Randosowner

Jul 3, 2013

After looking into certificate upgrades, I am confused about the new requirements. Will an Ed.s from liberty university upgrade my certificate? There are only a handful of programs listed on the PSC website that are approved programs.

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