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Getting an additional Initial License

by Lindsey

Feb 7, 2012

Hi

I'm about to take on a teaching job in subject (A), get my Preliminary license in subject (A) but also in an additional subject (B), as a requirement of the program I am in.

In addition, I will be completing a certification/masters program in ONLY subject (B). So after two years I will have a Preliminary license in subject (A),...See More

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multiple licenses I have multiple licenses at varying levels. Getting a preliminary license is as easy as passing the MTEL and applying for the license. To advance it to the initial level,there are a few options - do a college program that includes student teaching (300 hours), do a district program that your district offers, or pay Class Measures $2,500 to evaluate...See More

Feb 8, 2012

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Looking for Preschool Lessons

by Lisa

Feb 9, 2012

Looking for preschool lesson plans. Lesson plans on Penguins.Would also like to be your teacher pen pale. please email me back rightaway.

lisamarie--[email removed]

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MTEL Chemistry Tutor Wanted

by Andrea

Feb 13, 2012

I am looking for a tutor for the MTEL Chemistry or General Science tests. I've taken the Chemistry test twice and failed. I don't want to take it just to fail again. Please help!

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MTEL FOUNDATIONS OF READING TEST HELPFUL VIDEO

by IPASSED

Feb 25, 2012

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coolidge corner theatre

by Alison

Mar 22, 2012

meet dance and music teacher on 66 bus last week - Rachel ??? Going to coolidge corner movie theatre wanted to follow up with her !!!!

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coolidge corner theatre

by Alison

Mar 22, 2012

meet dance and music teacher on 66 bus last week - Rachel ??? Going to coolidge corner movie theatre wanted to follow up with her !!!!

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Mtel math subtest tutor

by Jill Hurley

Apr 6, 2012

Hi I am looking for a private tutor to help prepare me for the Gen Math Subtest in May I already failed the test twice. I am in the Worcester area. Please email me if you are interested in helping! Thanks!

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What can i do to get my Initial license in MA?

by Bernadette

Apr 22, 2012

I have my preliminary certification in math. I've been teaching for 10 years under that certificate in a private school. I would like to try and teach in a public school. My preliminary certification will expire 5 years after my first day teaching in a public school. What can I do to get my initial license? I have a masters degree. I am a career ch...See More

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been there I'm also a career changer. There are 3 options that you have to move on to the initial license:

1. Do student teaching through a degree program 2. Attend a district-based training program (not all districts have this though) 3. Pay Class Measures to evaluate you in your current teaching position and review your portfolio

I opted f...See More

Apr 24, 2012

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Claire On 4/24/12, been there wrote: > I'm also a career changer. There are 3 options that you have > to move on to the initial license: > > 1. Do student teaching through a degree program > 2. Attend a district-based training program (not all districts > have this though) > 3. Pay Class Measures to evaluate you in your current teachi...See MoreOn 4/24/12, been there wrote: > I'm also a career changer. There are 3 options that you have > to move on to the initial license: > > 1. Do student teaching through a degree program > 2. Attend a district-based training program (not all districts > have this though) > 3. Pay Class Measures to evaluate you in your current teaching > position and review your portfolio > > I opted for #3. When I did it last year, it was $2,500. My > portfolio was HUGE and took about 6 months to complete. I was > observed by my program mentor 3x in my classroom. This was the > only way to avoid student teaching after already teaching for 5 > years! There are some restrictions though. You must have > taught in your current position/school for at least 3 years and > your district can't have their own program. If your district > has their own program, you have to do that because you will not > be eligible for Class Measures. > > If you have any other questions about the process, I'd be happy > to answer as best I can. It was VERY difficult to get to this > point and I had to figure it out all on my own as I went. The > DOE is very unhelpful through the process and will just tell > you to go to their website (which is terrible , by the way). > > > On 4/22/12, Bernadette wrote: >> I have my preliminary certification in math. I've been >> teaching for 10 years under that certificate in a private >> school. I would like to try and teach in a public school. >> My preliminary certification will expire 5 years after my >> first day teaching in a public school. What can I do to get >> my initial license? I have a masters degree. I am a career >> changer and do not have any education credits. I have gone >> to countless seminars and conferences over the past decade. >> Can I get my initial license? I do not want to waste time >> student teaching when I already have a decade of >> experience. I don't mind taking a few more courses if >> necessary but I really do not want to get another masters >> degree. What can I do?

I would go to the MA dept of Ed site and check on their pull down menu. You might be able to get away with a waiver in math but you probably will have to do student teaching. There certification process is stricter now. You will need to take several MTEL tests such as Reading Foundations, Communications, General Curriculum, and Math for a Math license. I went from NH cert to MA cert and I definitely had to jump through a lot of hoops. It will not be an easy road. I happened to do a conversion program in NH where I converted into education. I don't know if there are any comparable programs in MA. I think your best bet would be to find a program that converts to ed like I did to do it the fastest. I hear you about the student teaching but they don't bend much. Springfield might be a good place to start. Of all the districts they hire under a waiver or any other large district especially for math, sped, or ELL. Good Luck. Claire

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Schools around Northampton

by Jenn

Apr 23, 2012

Hi ~ I'm looking for information on schools in the Northampton area and south to the CT border. My sister is relocating for GA; they don't have a place to live yet but she will be working in Northampton and they will live somewhere near by. I teach in CT and have given her some information I have learned, but I'm looking for information such as whe...See More

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Jenn Thanks Jo, this was helpful! Jenn

On 4/25/12, jo/ma wrote: > I can answer some of your questions. > > Yes, Mass. has adopted the Common Core plus added a few > additional goals at each grade level. You can check it out at >> [link removed]

Apr 27, 2012

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Claire On 4/23/12, Jenn wrote: > Hi ~ I'm looking for information on schools in the > Northampton area and south to the CT border. My sister is > relocating for GA; they don't have a place to live yet but > she will be working in Northampton and they will live > somewhere near by. I teach in CT and have given her some > information I hav...See More

May 16, 2012

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Need recommendation for MTEL study guide for Gen Curriculum

by Amy K

Apr 27, 2012

I am taking the MTEL (03) in a couple of months and I am looking for a good study guide (and affordable too). I need to take the multi-subject and the math portions.

I need to get something soon! Thanks!

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