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Praxis II Reading Specialist

by Laurie

May 15, 2007

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Hi, I am in need of some good practice websites for the
Praxis II reading Specialist license. Can anyone e-mail me
any sites they know of. I would sure appreciate it. thanks,
Laurie

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PrincipalsPage.com

by MSmith

May 27, 2007

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This administrator's tool continues to grow and expand. If
you are a school principal and looking for help with your
everyday forms, letters, etc.- please feel free to use
PrincipalsPage.com.

Each day we receive more free resources from school
administrators who are willing to share their knowledge...See More

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Physics Teachers

by Steve

Jun 5, 2007

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I currently live in West Lafayette Indiana and just
graduated from Purdue University with an Applied Physics
degree (BS). I'm looking into teaching as a possible career
choice. Does anyone know any schools in Indiana that are
looking for a Physics teacher?

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Kay /blockquote>

Look on the job listing site for the Indiana Department of
Education. It is on the left side of the home page--
titled "Looking for a teaching Job", I think. Also, larger
coroporations will post openings on their corporation
websites. Good luck & don't give up!

Jun 27, 2007

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Ellen /blockquote>

Check Ball State, as well. There are often jobs listed for the
laboratory school- Burris- and the Indiana Academy.

On 6/27/07, Kay wrote:
> Look on the job listing site for the Indiana Department of
> Education. It is on the left side of the home page--
> titled "Looking for a teaching Job", ...See More

Jul 5, 2007

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BEA test

by eve

Jun 10, 2007

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Hi my name is eve and I'm an international teacher I'm
planning to take the BEA test this coming july, however
I've been able to find any book that can help to study to
this exam if you know any please let me now!!!

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moving to IN, how good is the job market?

by help!

Jun 15, 2007

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I'm moving to IN, can anyone tell me if teachers are
needed??? I'm elementary with an early childhood
endorsement. Thanks! =)

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NWI TEacher /blockquote>

I have lived in NWI all of my life and it is TOUGH. Last
school year they did an article in the local paper that for the
4 openings a school corporation here had for elementary
teachers they received over 800 applicants! I am an elementary
ed major with minors in special education k-12. I only got my
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Jul 15, 2007

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Charlene /blockquote>

Things have been tough here. I graduated in December, and had a
couple of short term positions either as a teacher or aide. Then
I subbed for a district I had worked for and started subbing for
the coop. One of the teachers I subbed for introduced me to a
supervisor at the coop, and they needed half time tea...See More

Aug 9, 2007

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Job Fairs?

by Alicia

Jun 27, 2007

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Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knew of any job fairs for
teaching positions will be held this summer? Like I said
in my previous post, I moved here from Florida (recently)
with my husband and am very anxious to get underway with
the job search. Also, I will be checking the Indiana
Department ...See More

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Indiana--we need you for a postcard exchange

by Melissa

Jun 28, 2007

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Hey Indiana teachers!

I teach 5th grade in Florida and I am trying to start a
postcard exchange for my class. I am looking for a class
that **promises** to participate. It is so fun and any
elementary grade can do it. I am accepting the first
teacher from each state that emails me. It is super easy ...See More

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Any info on Boone County Schools, KY???

by question...

Jun 28, 2007

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I know this is the Indian chatboard but since Kentucky is
so close to you and it seems like most people do not look
at the chatboard in KY I figured this would be a good
place to ask...

I'm looking for the some info on Boone County schools,
KY...I talked with HR on the phone who said that a
Bach...See More

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Ginny /blockquote>

As with the last poster, I agree that Boone County is one of the
best public school systems in Northern Kentucky.

On the salary figure, Kentucky mandated a pay raise statewide
last year and so teacher salaries have gone up a little this
year.

The figure they quoted you does seem to be a a littl...See More

Dec 9, 2007

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LittleMissknowitall On 12/09/07, Ginny wrote: > As with the last poster, I agree that Boone County is one of the > best public school systems in Northern Kentucky. > > On the salary figure, Kentucky mandated a pay raise statewide > last year and so teacher salaries have gone up a little this > year. > > The figure they quoted you does seem to b...See MoreOn 12/09/07, Ginny wrote: > As with the last poster, I agree that Boone County is one of the > best public school systems in Northern Kentucky. > > On the salary figure, Kentucky mandated a pay raise statewide > last year and so teacher salaries have gone up a little this > year. > > The figure they quoted you does seem to be a a little bit high > for a no experience bachelor's teacher. But keep in mind their > close proximity to Ohio. Ohio schools pay considerably higher > than Indiana or Kentucky, so Boone County may be paying a little > better to attract talent away from Ohio as well. Also, the > figure they gave you would not include insurance benefits, so > you may be paying some out of pocket for part of the insurance > premiums. > > Bottom line, my advice is - if you can get into Boone County; do > it! > > Best of luck in your search.

I am three years late to thus convo but stumbled across it while searching for something else. I'm responding b/c I believe a lot of people do stumble on it still.

I'm not a teacher--I'm a parent with two kids in the Boone county schools. But my grandfather was the superintendant of elementary schools in Lousiville when I was growing up, and my aunt was a third grade teacher, so I have been around school admin and teachers all my life. I can do nothing but absolutely RAVE about the Boone schools. Our school is horribly overcrowded--more than 1300 kids in an elementary built for 700. But that is due to no fault of the school--state funding sucks. They even built an addition three years ago and so many people moved into the area that within a year it was overcrowded again. Still, even with that you don't notice a change in the quality of education or the caring of the educators.

My son has Asperger's. Normally you'd expect me to tell you all the battles I've had with the school. I can't do that, because they're virtually non-existent. He has processing issues? Let's do this. Sensory issues? We will do this. Needs an aide? Sure. A scribe for fourth grade portfolios? Okay. Did I mention they were the ones suggesting the solutions? Not me in there demanding services, fighting or having to prove he deserved them over someone else? No. When presented with an issue, they are proactive in finding the solution. And from what I hear from other parents they have similar experiences. My son is also gifted--and they have programs for him in that too. My daughter struggles with verbal learning, preferring a more visual, hands on method like a Montessori. They have that too.

My children's teachers are well-trained, well beyond what your degree gives you. I not only hear about the great training seminars they provide in specialty areas (like sensory issues in the classroom) but I also see the results as the teachers are also given the tools to implement what they are trained in.

No school system is perfect, but as a parent I can tell you that this one does an amazing job. There's a reason why this area is the fastest growing in Cincinnati--and the growth is mostly with young families. The schools are the best! I can't speak to pay, but having grown up around the other side of the equation, I can't believe they'd be horrible to work for if the parents and students are this happy! If the teachers were unhappy, it would show in the students and elsewhere.

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