Obtain the standards for your state in seco...See MoreFirst, make contact with your classroom supervisor. Ask if he/she has any specific ways for you to prepare. Ask for copies of the books you will be using, if you don't have them already.
Next, make sure you have a copy of your college's expectations for student teachers--portfolios, etc.
Obtain the standards for your state in second grade & familarize yourself with them.
Purchase some comfortable shoes & professional-looking clothing, if you need them.
You might consider the aide position, but not tell anyone that you will be leaving just yet. Aide positions are not by contract in my district--just by hours like other jobs. It would prob. be easier for them to replace you if you were an aide.
I am sure there are other factors that you did not mention, but, based on your post, that is my advice. Good luck in whatever you decide!
I graduated under rules 46-47 in 1991 - so I have always done traditional in class course work - now the rules have changed and apparently I can also take CRUs or CEUs. Now I have NEVER done a professional growth plan - because it didn't exist while I was in college and then I was still required to take regular college credit courses.
I am not currently working in a school - but I want to renew my license - but do not understand what courses I can take to renew my license - I know I can take the same types of courses I have taken - but expensive and I have 200 college credit hours and still no teaching job - though I have subbed and worked in other types of school jobs.
I have read everything at the Indiana Teacher site - checked with the local colleges and I still am not sure what things besides regular classes that I can take.
I did google and found some free or lowcost CRUs or CEUs - are those acceptable?
I am so overeducated at this point and have so many college credits and have spent so much money renewing coursework - if I can go with a cheap or free option at this point - that is what I want to do - chances are there are still few jobs available - but I don't like letting my license expire.
Financially I can't see spending more and more money to renew licenses.
Since I am not in a school system - I cannot take workshops offered by the local school systems either.
I am going in circles to find answers from the various places - each telling me to call someone else.
The rules just recently went into effect - so no one seems to have the answers - especially for someone who has on experience with a professional growth plan since I was under rules 46-47.
So does anyone have resources for free or lowcost CEUs?
Apparently those who are not currently working in a school have their documents evaluated by the state licensing office rather than a school administrator.
I want a cheaper way to...See MoreNew rules since July 2010, see them on the Indiana teacher site - I cannot professionalize even if I get a Masters - since I have never had a teaching contract (subbed and para) and no school system will hire a Master in this economy anyway - what with layoffs.
I have spent so much money on classes already.
I want a cheaper way to keep my license current - teachers who graduated after me did not have to take regular courses to renew their licenses - only workshops and Crus.
I can't take the systems free workshops since I am "only" a sub not a contract teacher (that makes subs feel really good doesn't it?).
I also don't want to sink another 5000 dollars on grad courses to renew the license. Even the colleges tell me a masters will make it even harder to ever get a job in Indiana - they have to pay the teacher more.
I only want to renew my license the cheapest fastest way I can - trust me if you knew how much education I have and money I have spent to just work in subbing - you would understand my point of view.
So the professional growth plan people have taken only crus and workshops since 2002 - can any of them tell me what I can take that is inexpensive and fast?
1. I have contacted the state. 2. Contacted all colleges and Universities 3. Contacted several message boards. 4. Contacted the school systems
No one has answers.
As I stated non working teachers have the info sent directly to the state not an administrator - that is what it says on the website for teachers.
On 9/06/10, What I heard wrote:
> Are you at a point where you can professionalize? It is my > understanding if 46-47 professionalizes the next time around, > we can do 10 years cycles after that now (as opposed to before, > where we could only do a 10 year once). They require a > master's in the major area, and because of the new rules, > minors and endorsements that might be on the same license will > go (from what PSB told me last month). > > [link removed].
> > > > > > > New rules since July 2010,...See MoreLooking for online Cru and Ceu renewal classes for Indiana teachers - already know about pbs online and cantor - anyone have some other ones - hopefully quick courses that are lowcost?
Topic specific answers please.
Thank you.
On 9/06/10, Sandy wrote:
> > > > > > > New rules since July 2010, see them on the Indiana teacher site - > I cannot professionalize even if I get a Masters - since I have > never had a teaching contract (subbed and para) and no school > system will hire a Master in this economy anyway - what with > layoffs. > > I have spent so much money on classes already. > > I want a cheaper way to keep my license current - teachers who > graduated after me did not have to take regular courses to renew > their licenses - only workshops and Crus. > > I can't take the systems free workshops since I am "only" a sub > not a contract teacher (that makes subs feel really good doesn't > it?). > > I also don't want to sink another 5000 dollars on grad courses > to renew the license. Even the colleges tell me a masters will > make it even harder to ever get a job in Indiana - they have to > pay the teacher more. > > I only want to renew my license the cheapest fastest way I can - > trust me if you knew how much education I have and money I have > spent to just work in subbing - you would understand my point of > view. > > So the professional growth plan people have taken only crus and > workshops since 2002 - can any of them tell me what I can take > that is inexpensive and fast? > > 1. I have contacted the state. > 2. Contacted all colleges and Universities > 3. Contacted several message boards. > 4. Contacted the school systems > > No one has answers. > > As I stated non working teachers have the info sent directly to > the state not an administrator - that is what it says on the > website for teachers. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On 9/06/10, What I heard wrote: > > > > > > >> Are you at a point where you can professionalize? It is my >> understanding if 46-47 professionalizes the next time around, >> we can do 10 years cycles after that now (as opposed to before, >> where we could only do a 10 year once). They require a >> master's in the major area, and because of the new rules, >> minors and endorsements that might be on the same license will >> go (from what PSB told me last month). >> >> [link removed].
Hello, Here's wishing you a great year in teaching! I have just published my first children's book, and using my talents as a Reading Specialist have developed interdisciplinary activities, as well as before, during, and after reading activities for the classroom. There are vocabulary activities and opportunities for your students to write to me ab...See MoreHello, Here's wishing you a great year in teaching! I have just published my first children's book, and using my talents as a Reading Specialist have developed interdisciplinary activities, as well as before, during, and after reading activities for the classroom. There are vocabulary activities and opportunities for your students to write to me about the book and its characters. I am glad to respond to those letters at your request. A physical disability permits me from teaching in the classroom anymore, so I am reaching out to students this way. The main goal of this book is also the part of my job I miss the most: instilling a love of reading and learning in each student. I can visit your classroom by Skype, if you wish, and our website is about to go online. There, you will be able to access the acitivities I spoke of earlier. The obok is called Harley Hits a Homer, and I am so pleased with the positive way it is being received in the classrooms where it is being used. I'd love to hear from you if you think we could work together on this project. I'd love to hear from your classes and to interact with them. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Let's keep them reading, Tena
Indiana accepts out of state technical college credit - so they should accept Ivy Techs.
I already took some classes there - had to pay for them myself for a job outside of teaching (since there are no teaching jobs) - so it would be great if I could now use them to renew my license.
I know people who come here from out of state and they can use their out of state tech schools credits to get a teaching license.
I have no idea why Indiana discriminates this way - in the past they have said no to Ivy tech courses - now teachers can take online courses or workshops - seems just the same to me.
I might just submit the documents and see what happens.
On 9/17/10, Rachel wrote: > Under the new Repa plan in Indiana can I use Ivy tech > college credits to renew my teaching license? > > Indiana accepts out of state technical college credit - so > they should accept Ivy Techs. > > I already took some classes there - had to pay for them > myself for a job outside of teaching (since there are no > teaching jobs) - so it would be great if I could now use > them to renew my license. > > I know people who come here from out of state and they can > use their out of state tech schools credits to get a > teaching license. > > I have no idea why Indiana discriminates this way - in the > past they have said no to Ivy tech courses - now teachers > can take online courses or workshops - seems just the same > to me. > > I might just submit the documents and see what happens.
Basically it is age discrimination - that is the teacher who is older and they are trying to get rid of the older teachers by eliminating their grade levels to make it more difficult to get a job.
How can this be legal?
If I move out of state I can't teach at the grade levels I have put on my resume - since it will change - that is discrimination!
The American Turkish Society's Education Program is pleased to announce the availability of Curriculum Development Grants for 2011.
The program, which was initiated by The Society in the spring of 2010, offers funds to elementary and secondary school teachers to develop innovative curricula, projects and other classroom activities about Turkey. The Society’s first Curriculum Development Grant was awarded to Harry A. Dawe, former Headmaster of Robert College in Istanbul and current history teacher and college counselor at the Fieldston Upper School in Bronx, New York. Mr. Dawe received support for History 181: East Meets West, for which he developed course material and two chapters of a history text book for use with eleventh and twelfth graders.
Grants vary between $250 and $2,500, and cover the costs of research, materials, speakers, and other expenses incurred by the school or the teacher. The amount of each grant is determined by the project’s scope, the availability of total funds, and the number of projects selected through a competitive process. The American Turkish Society encourages all applicants to identify additional sources of funding where possible. Once selected, grantees will be free to develop their proposed projects without editorial input from The Society. They will, however, participate in follow-up activities for evaluation purposes and will be asked to share any teaching plans, materials and activities with The American Turkish Society for future dissemination.
Application Process: Spring Semester, 2011
Application deadline: November 1 Notification: December 1
Please submit proposals including:
1. A 2-page summary of the proposed project detailing the tools, materials, and methods to be used; the objectives and anticipated impact; and the teacher's relevant qualifications; 2. A project budget, including a detailed breakdown of costs and the grant amount requested; 3. The teacher’s CV; and 4. A letter of support from the teacher’s school.
Interested parties should send proposals to The American Turkish Society at [email removed].
For questions and additional information, please email [email removed].
I need to go observe another teacher in a modern language program. Especially one who uses technology. I'm in the Lafayette area. I am at a small school...and run a 5 level program. My principal wants me to get an observation in ASAP.
Next, make sure you have a copy of your college's expectations for student teachers--portfolios, etc.
Obtain the standards for your state in seco...See More