Illinois Teachers Chatboard

Sep 11, 2014

Use these 10 tips to motivate your students, answer their questions about why school is important for them... why it matters to work hard, value education, and take school seriously.

The Teacher Who Couldn't Read - True story

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!

I recently moved from Texas where I taught and was certified in secondary math for four years. I am waiting on my license application to go through (it's been over three months) and I've passed my content test, showed my valid TX license, and passed the basic knowledge and skills test. My question is, will I be granted a provisional license even if...See More

Reciprocity

by Ben

Jun 30, 2014

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Socivol Wondering the same thing. I actually got offered a job and waiting on my license. I applied for History since that's what I currently teach in Tennessee but I don't have 15 hours in the core content area listed on my transcript. I took history classes but they are listed as a different content area (ex. American Society was the history of American ...See More

Jul 21, 2014

Socivol I got a deficiency letter today but I was told it was because they hadn't processed the paperwork from my school or my license. She told me once they do that I will be issued a provisional license. So I am really confused too!

On 6/30/14, Ben wrote: > Yes, I've contacted ISBE. They're backed up because they switched > to a new licens...See More

Jul 25, 2014

Hello! I am new to this board, and have come to seek some advice. :) I am up for my goal based assessment this year, and I have no idea what to do. With the push of Common Core, I am wondering if I should gear it towards that, or if I should steer clear for sanity purposes, LOL! Any thoughts? I would really appreciate any ideas. I teach 4th grade. ...See More

Goal Based Assessment

by Michelle

Jul 21, 2014

Filing for Unemployment

by Journey

Jun 26, 2014

Are Illinois educators able to file for unemployment if their contract is not being renewed?

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sped On 6/26/14, Journey wrote: > Are Illinois educators able to file for unemployment if > their contract is not being renewed?

Yes. File as the first Monday after school ends.

Jun 26, 2014

SMARTBoard SB660 For Sale

by Lee Baird

Jun 26, 2014

I have a used SB660 SMARTBoard available to sell. No projector. Board includes the following items: Pens and Eraser for Pen Tray and USB Cable to connect to computer. I'll also include the Portable Floor Stand to mount it on. New this would be $1548 product. I am willing to sell it for $450.00 Product is located in Rockford, IL area. If you are int...See More

Retiring teachers list "What I won't miss about teaching"

Jun 20, 2014

Don't miss the comments readers added to the Comments section lower on the linked page...and be sure to add yours!

In Finland, Students Always Have Time for Bathroom Breaks

Jun 8, 2014

Tim Walker is an American educator now teaching in Finland. He blogs about the contrasts between American and Finnish schools. His latest entry begins, "Nothing should ever get in the way of bathroom breaks for students, right? Think again..."

Click below to read the rest, then share with friends!

Content 107

by Halee

May 24, 2014

How hard is the Illinois Content test 107??

how long for pending app's

by newbie

May 25, 2010

How long does it take once your certification is pending?

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sped Usually less than a month, assuming you have everything in to ISBE.

On 5/25/10, newbie wrote: > How long does it take once your certification is pending?

May 26, 2010