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I was just issued a provisional certificate and I don't plan on applying for jobs until I have my tests done and have my initial certificate. Do I still need to register it?

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newbie On 5/28/10, newbie wrote: > I was just issued a provisional certificate and I don't > plan on applying for jobs until I have my tests done and > have my initial certificate. Do I still need to register > it?

BTW, I'm out of state.

May 29, 2010

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sped On 5/29/10, newbie wrote: > On 5/28/10, newbie wrote: >> I was just issued a provisional certificate and I don't >> plan on applying for jobs until I have my tests done and >> have my initial certificate. Do I still need to register >> it? > > > BTW, I'm out of state.

Registration can be done with the co...See More

Jun 4, 2010

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World language teacher with an ESL endorsement?

by Y

May 30, 2010

I'm currently world language teacher (Spanish) in the Chicago Public Schools teaching at the middle grades. Since I have a K-12 certificate, I want to go back and teach HS. However, I want to add and ESL endorsement to make myself look great.

My thinking is that HSs (either city or suburbs) would see me as a great candidate since I can te...See More

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sped On 5/30/10, Y wrote: > I'm currently world language teacher (Spanish) in the > Chicago Public Schools teaching at the middle grades. Since > I have a K-12 certificate, I want to go back and teach HS. > However, I want to add and ESL endorsement to make myself > look great.

Actually, you should add the Bilingual endorsement ...See MoreOn 5/30/10, Y wrote: > I'm currently world language teacher (Spanish) in the > Chicago Public Schools teaching at the middle grades. Since > I have a K-12 certificate, I want to go back and teach HS. > However, I want to add and ESL endorsement to make myself > look great.

Actually, you should add the Bilingual endorsement since you speak Spanish. This will enable you to teach in ESL classes (which are taught in English), as well as Bilingual - Spanish clases.

> My thinking is that HSs (either city or suburbs) would see > me as a great candidate since I can teach both Spanish and > ESL classes. What do you guys think? Am I thinking > straight?

Yes, you're thinking straight. Actually, since you are certified to teach Spanish now, many districts will hire you, get a temporary bilingual endorsement for you, and possibly pay for your Bilingual endorsement classes. This is about as hot of a teaching field as there is in IL right now. If you're looking to make a move from CPS or need a job now, you should look at going that route. Some districts have hired bilingual teachers who have NO teaching certificate, so you as a certified teacher already have a leg up on others.

There is the whole highly qualified thing, but when there is a genuine shortage, they can work around that. You should check out the ISBE HQ worksheets to see what you might be highly qualified in.

Does anyone know any world language teacher > (Spanish, French...) that teach both subjects?

A language teacher that teaches more than one language? Yeah, a lot. I have even known a couple of high school teachers who can teach 3 languages, though I don't know if they were actually assigned to teach 3. I've never met someone who was a bilingual teacher who also taught a regular Spanish class. There's usually too much need for the bilingual teacher in that program. I guess, if you were properly certified, it could happen, but I wouldn't count on it. Once you get bilingual certification, the days of teaching the Spanish alphabet to English-speaking Freshmen are probably over for you.

> > Thanks/Gracias

Jun 4, 2010

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St. Louis area new teachers wanted

by Bfly Donna

May 31, 2010

I am clearing out old teaching resources. From commercially available teaching guides in math, science, and communication arts, to VHS tapes, cassette tapes of children's music, to magazines from the Mailbox Center, I have much to share for the teacher willing to to do a little digging to fill out some files and subjects.

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letters of rec

by Joy

Jun 3, 2010

I have 2 letters of recommendation from 2009. Would they be okay to use when submitting w/ applications.I have my student teaching one from my CT but that's from 2006. I even contacted her and She's not willing to rewrite one for me. I did really well in student teaching, so I don't know why she won't. So, what are my options? Would it be okay to u...See More

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Michael I have one from 1999 that I keep in my portfolio. That said, no one has ever even glanced at them. I've been hired for 5 teaching jobs since then. Don't stress about the date on the letter.

On 6/03/10, Joy wrote: > I have 2 letters of recommendation from 2009. Would they be > okay to use when submitting w/ applications.I have my &g...See More

Jun 3, 2010

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Joy On 6/03/10, Michael wrote:

Thank you!

> I have one from 1999 that I keep in my portfolio. That said, > no one has ever even glanced at them. I've been hired for 5 > teaching jobs since then. Don't stress about the date on the > letter. > > > > > On 6/03/10, Joy wrote: >> I have 2 letters of reco...See More

Jun 3, 2010

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deficiency statement question

by newbie

Jun 4, 2010

I just received my deficiency statement and it says I have until June 30, 2010 to remove the deficiencies or I'll have to reapply. I thought you were given 9 months to get them off. Now I wish I had waited to apply if that's the case. I'm taking the tests in July. Their process is unheard of. In my state if you get a provisional, it's valid for 3 y...See More

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S The scores are sent to IBSE (or they have access to them...I didn't have to send them in). I initially thought I would have to send in all of the documents again when I reapplied (ahh!!), but I had someone at ISBE confirm I only needed to resubmit the Application for Certificate form (73.03C) and the $30 check. I didn't submit any of the other form...See More

Jun 5, 2010

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newbie On 6/05/10, S wrote: > Thanks so much for your help! I did create an account on the ECS site. Very helpful. I will probably call them as well to double check.

The scores are sent to IBSE (or they have access to them...I didn't > have to send them in). I initially thought I would have to send in > all of the documents again when I...See More

Jun 5, 2010

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Momtessori tutor needed

by Kesha Ivory-Darnell

Jun 8, 2010

Looking for a tutor in language arts for my son who will be entering 3rd level in the fall. He attends Midwest Christian Montessori Acedemy in Bolingbrook, IL.

please contact me at [email removed]

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