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Does anyone know what classes qualify for a social science >endorsement? Obviously history classes, but what about >anthropology, ethics, poly sci or civics? Thanks for your >input
Look here:
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Scroll down to P. 21, notice the Science and Social Science section. You must have 32 credit hours in Socia...See MoreDoes anyone know what classes qualify for a social science >endorsement? Obviously history classes, but what about >anthropology, ethics, poly sci or civics? Thanks for your >input
Look here:
[link removed]
Scroll down to P. 21, notice the Science and Social Science section. You must have 32 credit hours in Social Science with 12 in a specific designation and credits in at least two other designations, and you must pass the designation's content area test. So, if you wanted SS-History, you would need 12 credits in history, but then also need credits in at least two other designations. The approved designations are: History, Econ, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology (as one designation), Geography, and Poly Sci.
That said, I feel it's necessary to point out that for every social studies job there are several thousand applicants. I'm not exaggerating. However, if you're, say, already a working teacher and might want to transfer into a social studies job in your district, it might be worth your time. Don't think for a minute it would help you get a job, however.
I was referring to middle school endorsement. The section >you sent me to is just for high school, correct?
Yep.
>When looking back >at my transcripts, it seems like I have 18 credit hours in >the social science realm.
In that case, 18-credit hours in any of the 6-designations will work. History, Psych, Soc/An...See MoreI was referring to middle school endorsement. The section >you sent me to is just for high school, correct?
Yep.
>When looking back >at my transcripts, it seems like I have 18 credit hours in >the social science realm.
In that case, 18-credit hours in any of the 6-designations will work. History, Psych, Soc/Anthro, Poly Sci, Geography, and/or Econ. You will also need the two middle school classes ISBE requires for any middle school endorsement.
>Maybe I'll just pay the $30 and >if I only need one more class, I have a year to do complete >it. I am trying to remain hopeful for a job, but it's >mighty difficult!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that's the only kind of news that there seems to be any more. $30 is probably worth it to add an endorsement, even if it is social studies. However, I wouldn't waste my time taking even one class.
Social studies is basically being marginalized at the middle school level. It's getting close to being relegated to "encore" status along with art and music. Add on top of that the fact that there are literally thousands of would-be social studies teachers out there, and universities pumping out many more each year, and they have almost no chance of getting a job.
by Chicagogirl
Apr 17, 2011
Does anyone know about the rumored changes that the State of IL is making to the middle school and LBS1 endorsements? or were they just rumors?
Still can't reply!!!! Oh well...
>I've been told that if I do the >LBS1 endorsement, I could only teach special education >business classes and that I could not be the teacher of >record for any other type of class. Is this true?
No. Who told you that?
>Basically >I'm asking what could I teach in additio...See MoreStill can't reply!!!! Oh well...
>I've been told that if I do the >LBS1 endorsement, I could only teach special education >business classes and that I could not be the teacher of >record for any other type of class. Is this true?
No. Who told you that?
>Basically >I'm asking what could I teach in addition to business with >the LBS1 endorsement?
If you add the LBS I endorsement, you can teach any special education class within the grade range of your certificate. For your Type 09, that would be grades 9-12 unless you take the two middle school classes which would make you eligible to teach 6-12. You would also have to take and pass the LBS content test.
You would be qualified to teach any special ed class that a special ed major could teach, but instead of being sped certified K-12, you would be certified within the grade range of your type 09. That means you could teach severe and profoundly disabled students who need toileting, ED students who need physical restraint, your mild to moderate MR rooms, your basic LD classes, Resource classes, or support inclusion in the reg ed environment, or any other job they have for a special ed teacher.
That said, while it would be legal to put you in some of those rooms, it likely wouldn't be something that you would actually be qualified to do, regardless of what the state says. Usually the people who have added the LBS I endorsement work inclusion support or resource classes, at least to start, and then may branch out into the more intensive students as they get comfortable with sped. Or, they quit and go running for the door.
That said, you never know. Special ed has traditionally been a shortage field. Not so much now with the funding cuts and poor economy, but it's still not easy to fill an ED room, so if someone with an endorsement on a type 09 is willing to do it and no one else with a type 10 is..., well, it might happen.
Ah, I guess I should have also mentioned the highly qualified aspect. While you would be properly certified to teach sped classes, you also need to be highly qualified in the subject. Now, this is actually not all that hard to do. If you've never taken a math class, well, you're not going to be highly qualified in math, but it does not require a ma...See MoreAh, I guess I should have also mentioned the highly qualified aspect. While you would be properly certified to teach sped classes, you also need to be highly qualified in the subject. Now, this is actually not all that hard to do. If you've never taken a math class, well, you're not going to be highly qualified in math, but it does not require a major to be HQ in a subject. You may be hq in several subjects and not even know it.
Actually, at the high school level, this is where people with LBS I endorsements find themselves valuable. Special ed majors aren't usually HQ in many subjects at the High School level, so LBS I type 09s come in handy to teach an LD math course, for instance.
My CPS id was dated 09/11, I thought it was linked to my sub certificate. I called sub center in Sept. 2010 and they said I was active to work. Now CPS says my cert. has expired and I taught in violation of board rules and have been terminated with a DNH on my file.What sort of recourse might I have?
Hi,
Just obtained my Type 09 in December. Student taught in 1st grade. Interested in obtaining my Type 04 certificate. Is there an easy way to do this (alternative certification program??) or will I be forced to start a new program? Thanks!
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