I am considering applying and wanted to see if anyone can offer any information about their schools. Are they organized? Good working environment? Any info would be helpeful
I am certified in another state or country. What steps should I follow to become certified in Louisiana?
Out-of-State Applicants
If you are certified to teach in another state you must follow the guidelines of the Out-of-State Application Packet for certification in Louisiana. The Out-of-State certificate is valid for three years; you will have that time to complete any guidelines you may lack for a standard Louisiana teaching certificate.
NOTE: If you have not taught within the past five years in an elementary or secondary school, you are required to complete six semester credits related to your certification area(s) from an accredited college/university. The credits must be earned during the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application.
All teachers new to Louisiana public schools are required to complete Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program (LaTAAP). If you are an experienced teacher with a minimum of two creditable years of public school teaching experience from another state and are entering service for the first time in a Louisiana public school system, you are eligible to apply for exclusion from LaTAAP. To be considered for exclusion from LaTAAP, a teacher must apply within the first six weeks of his/her employment by a Louisiana public school system. Please request a LaTAAP Exclusion form from your employing district.
I don't where you got your information about the exams but the only exams I could think of that you might have to take is Praxis exams (if you have not had any) or if you need to take the GRE to be able to take your graduate courses. Either way this should in no way take 1 1/2 years. I went to a school on the quarter system and completed two graduate courses while teaching. On the quarter system this took about 4 months. On a semester system it should take about 6 (I'm guessing-haven't attended college on semester system).
Secondly, the only way you should have to take any courses is if you haven't taught in the last 5 years. Sadly you are right on about the money if you have to take classes!
As far as the Praxis tests (if that is what you have to take) they can be taken at any time.
On the other hand you will almost be guaranteed a cut in pay! Yes there are hurdles but there are plenty of people on here that would be glad to help you answer any questions you might have. (I'm one of them!) Good Luck!
On 3/24/07, Colin wrote: > I have a State of Illinois certificate, and some experience. > When I called the board of ed here in Louisiana, I was told I > had to take 8 stadardized exams, take two graduate level > education courses (I have a M.A.) and pass a background check. > > The process will take 1 1/2 years and cost well over $1200. > > Can we say hurdles?
The International Student Film Festival is accepting submissions for the 2007 competition. Deadline for entries is May 31, 2007. You can be any age to participate but must be a student when the film/video was produced.
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I am also working with Educator's Roundtable, a group of educators(PK-College)nationwide who are seeking to dismantle NCLB. Our first meeting was March 17th at Georgia State University. Dr. Kovacs is asking each state to develop a roundtable session of their own to inform teachers of current legislation and issues. I am trying to get an idea of who would be interested in attending a one day roundtable to discuss educational issues. If you are interested, please email me at [email removed]]!!!
What are the requirements for maternity leave? Does a teacher have to be teaching for a certain period of time, or does it kick in at the time of employment? Also, is it paid or non-paid?
I am a student currently enrolled in the Elementary Education (Grades 1-5) program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. For my educational psychology class, I am required to interview an elementary school teacher and write an essay. If someone could please help me, please do. I would appreciate it.
Next week I begin teaching my unit on Civil Rights and, while I am comfortable with the subject, my students can sometimes say things that are in appropriate, and not in a "I just didn't realize" way but in a "I meant to be a jerk" personal way.
I teach in a middle school that is 97% white, which makes it very hard to get an African-American perspective, no matter how hard I try.
I generally try to keep things low key and not give them the rise they are looking for; however, I also feel for the students having to listen to their garbage.
Can anyone give me suggestions for how you handle this in your classes? Personally, feel I've done a decent job in the past but I can always use a few extra pointers.
You can use poetry by writers like Langston Hughes or read excerpts from books by Maya Angelou , etc. to bring in that direct perspective. I think a lot of the white kids don't really even understand what they are saying.
On 4/26/07, 8th Grade Teacher wrote: > Next week I begin teaching my unit on Civil Rights and, > while I am comfortable with the subject, my students can > sometimes say things that are in appropriate, and not in > a "I just didn't realize" way but in a "I meant to be a > jerk" personal way. > > I teach in a middle school that is 97&37; white, which makes > it very hard to get an African-American perspective, no > matter how hard I try. > > I generally try to keep things low key and not give them > the rise they are looking for; however, I also feel for > the students having to listen to their garbage. > > Can anyone give me suggestions for how you handle this in > your classes? Personally, feel I've done a decent job in > the past but I can always use a few extra pointers.
I need to know about the Praxis 1 and 11 test. What are they composed of?I have heard that the PRAXIS 11 is largely composed of questions about books, is this true and will they be questions from books that we have read in college? I am very worried.
Praxis I is a basic knowledge type of test. Praxis II is more focused on what you should have learned in your teacher ed. classes. Part is multiple choice and part is short answer/essay. One part ask scenario type questions - ex. You have a student that is reading way below grade level, what can you do to help this child?
If you are still worried about the tests, Praxis has great practice exams you can get either from them or a bookstore.
On 4/26/07, Selena/4th wrote: > Praxis I is a basic knowledge type of test. Praxis II is more > focused on what you should have learned in your teacher ed. > classes. Part is multiple choice and part is short > answer/essay. One part ask scenario type questions - ex. You > have a student that is reading way below grade level, what can > you do to help this child? > > If you are still worried about the tests, Praxis has great > practice exams you can get either from them or a bookstore. > > Hope that helps!
Well, I have heard that the English PRAXIS 11 test has a lot about literature, im good with grammar, literary terms, and things like that, but what if we haven't read the books that are a part of the test?
I plan on becoming an English teacher(high school). I wanted to know how long did it take for you to find a job. Im worried because I might graduate and get certified and then not be able to find a job.
I teach in Union and there is no stipend available that I am aware of. Course I'm usually the last to know about these things! lol
On 5/15/07, Julie wrote: > Moorehouse parish is extremely tough. I have several friends > teaching in Moorehouse parish and all have experienced very > difficult situations. One of my friends have acually given up > teaching as a result of the conditions. > > I do know that there are programs available to lure new teachers > to parishes like Moorehouse. I believe there is some type of > stipend available if you take a job in Moorehouse or Union > parish. Check with ULM. I know that while I was in ULM > TeachNortheast program they would often announce available > postions. > > Good luck! I hope you find the position you desire.
On 5/04/07, wanna be teacher wrote: > I plan on becoming an English teacher(high school). I wanted > to know how long did it take for you to find a job. Im > worried because I might graduate and get certified and then > not be able to find a job.
I have taught in Louisiana public and private schools for 27 years. I have always gotten hired the minute I applied. There is a teacher shortage here, especially for certified,highly qualified teachers. If you're a minority with those credentials, your chances are even better of getting hired.
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To answer your question:
I am certified in another state or country. What steps should I
follow to become certified in Louisiana?
Out-of-State Applicants
If you are certified to teach in another state you must follow the
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