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I-STEP

by New Teacher

Jun 25, 2008

Are the I-STEP tests being moved from the fall to the spring? I heard they are changing it again? What exactly are they doing this coming year with them?

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Lizzie 4th This coming school year the tests will transition to the spring. My 4th grade group will actually take two different batches of ISTEP+ tests.

In the fall, they will be tested over 3rd grade standards. In the spring, they will be tested on 4th grade standards. The spring set of testing will be broken into two groups. The first batch (given ...See More

Jun 27, 2008

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Post Card Exchange

by cwilson

Jun 28, 2008

Hello,I am a 2nd grade teacher in NC. I am organizing a postcard exchange for this fall. This is a simple project, offered to classes across the nation. A classroom commits to exchanging picture postcards (purchased, computer or handmade) with all other participants. This "Class to Class" exchange is appropriate for all ages. If you know of a class...See More

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Quality child care with preschool in my Valparaiso home

by Melissa Steinhiber

Jul 2, 2008

I am a former 1st grade teacher making the transition to staying at home. I am in the process of licensing my home for child care. I would love to care for your children! My program would not only include loving and caring for your children as if they are my own, but I am also including a preschool curriculum in my day. I have a smoke-free, pet-fre...See More

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INDIANA WANTED 4 POSTCARD EXCHANGE

by Christine Corrdao

Jul 3, 2008

Dear Fellow Educator,

I'm looking to add INDIANA to a postcard exchange that I started. Any grade is welcome! I am collecting one per state so it is a first come first serve.

Once I have a representative from each state I will be sending info out or August which ever happens first!

Thank you for your consideration! Chr...See More

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Losing Hope

by PurdueGrad

Jul 4, 2008

I am a Purdue grad and hold a primary/intermediate generalist license with a reading endorsement. Last semester I worked as a teacher's aide/aide to a child with Autism at a private school. I am now looking for a public school position in Bloomington (and surrounding areas). I am getting more discouraged by the minute. I've had people actually laug...See More

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Go Purdue! On 7/04/08, PurdueGrad wrote:

About your student loans....can't you ask for a deferance? I know both my daughters did that when they first got out of college and needed some time to get a job that pays enough to pay back the loans. The loan programs are willing to work with you on paying back what you can afford. They would much rather ge...See More

Jul 14, 2008

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Louisa On 7/04/08, PurdueGrad wrote: > I am a Purdue grad and hold a primary/intermediate > generalist license with a reading endorsement. Last > semester I worked as a teacher's aide/aide to a child with > Autism at a private school. I am now looking for a public > school position in Bloomington (and surrounding areas). I > am getting m...See More

Jul 20, 2008

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ESL Licensing Question

by Susan

Jul 7, 2008

Does Indiana require teachers seeking ESL licensing in Indiana to be bilingual? (English and another language?

Do colleges require this in order to enroll in an ESL teaching license program?

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Constancia Of course you have to have a BA! The alternate path is a transition to teaching program, which is just three courses over the summer, four in the fall, and the field work, which is only 30 hours. It's still considered an "alternate path" because it's done quickly---in less than one year, and you can do it while you are on an emergency license, so y...See More

Aug 3, 2008

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Susan On 8/03/08, Constancia wrote:

I have a Bachelor in Education and an Indiana teaching license already. I am thinking about adding an endorsement in ESL or graduate classes ESL.

IF Indiana allows someone to do student teaching or practicums on a paid basis through an alternate teaching license program then that should not be allowe...See MoreOn 8/03/08, Constancia wrote:

I have a Bachelor in Education and an Indiana teaching license already. I am thinking about adding an endorsement in ESL or graduate classes ESL.

IF Indiana allows someone to do student teaching or practicums on a paid basis through an alternate teaching license program then that should not be allowed IMO.

I certainly was not allowed to do this in my rigorous teacher training.

Personally I do not agree with alternative teaching license programs or emergency licenses.

There are many many well qualified teachers in Indiana who have been looking for jobs for a long time - there is no need in Indiana for alternative licensed teachers and I think these programs are rubbish.

I think the emergency license thing is just an excuse for school boards and principals to hire friends and relatives - rather than a teacher who is already licensed in Indiana.

Maybe the low scores of students in this state would improve if Indiana upheld the idea that teachers should be educated in traditional teacher training rather than alternative coursework.

I have been told this is not allowed in Indiana. > Of course you have to have a BA! The alternate path is a transition to > teaching program, which is just three courses over the summer, four in the > fall, and the field work, which is only 30 hours. It's still considered an > "alternate path" because it's done quickly---in less than one year, and you > can do it while you are on an emergency license, so your own classroom is > where you do the student teaching. > > On 8/02/08, Susan wrote: >> On 8/02/08, Constancia wrote: >> >> Indiana does NOT allow simply taking the Praxis test to teach - you must >> take college courses - get a Bachelors or endorsements and do practicum >> and student teaching - there is NO Alternate course for this in Indiana. >> However I wouldn't be surprised if teachers from other states are allowed >> to come here without taking the coursework that Indiana requires for it's >> own resident teachers. >>> Sorry to disagree, but there IS a need for teachers in Indiana. Check >>> out the DOE website! >>> [link removed]?

Aug 3, 2008

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High School Math Teacher Needed

by DeKalb Eastern School Corp.

Jul 10, 2008

High School Math Teacher is needed with DeKalb County Eastern Community School District, Butler, IN. DeKalb Eastern is located in DeKalb County. Our mostly blue collar and rural school district is along the Ohio State Line and is within driving distance from Auburn, IN, about 45 minutes from Fort Wayne.

Beginning date: August 11, 2008. To ...See More

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What are the working conditions? How do you treat the math teachers? Are the classes stuffed full of students who were passed along at previous levels and need rememediation because they are not ready for the math they are placed into?

How do you feel about retests? Do you think teachers should have to give retests to students or do you think students should live with the...See More

Jul 10, 2008

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These are interview questions Aren't these questions you should be asking in an interview? As a teacher still looking in July, your post is frustrating. Someone posted a job, if you are qualified, apply for it. I am seeing few posts in my certification area (not math here).....enjoy the fact a job is posted and apply!

On 7/10/08, What are the working conditions? wrote:...See More

Jul 12, 2008

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teaching jobs

by Patrick Bertrand

Jul 15, 2008

Looking for middle school math or science job in Northern Indiana.

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Job Hunter There are a few still posted on the DOE site.

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On 7/15/08, Patrick Bertrand wrote: > Looking for middle school math or science job in Northern > Indiana.

Jul 16, 2008

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