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Administrator Positions

by Roy

Dec 29, 2010

I'm looking for an administrator position that will allow me to get some experience. I have 25 years of high school classroom experience and have gotten my K-12 Principal certificate. Since I am now on retirement under the new plan I'd like to find a position in a private school which I realize probably won't pay as much. I'd also consider a public...See More

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NEED HELP STUDYING MTTC SOCIAL STUDIES

by Ashley

Jan 5, 2011

I am studying the social studies portion of the mttc. I've been going by the review packet but want to make sure there isn't anything else out there I should be doing. Does anyone have any suggested material I should also be studying? Any tips?

Thanks, Ashley

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Valerie Email me at [email removed].

On 1/05/11, Ashley wrote: > I am studying the social studies portion of the mttc. I've > been going by the review packet but want to make sure there > isn't anything else out there I should be doing. Does > anyone have any suggested material I should also be > studying? Any tips? > > Thank...See More

Jul 7, 2011

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Ivonne On 1/05/11, Ashley wrote: > I am studying the social studies portion of the mttc. I've > been going by the review packet but want to make sure there > isn't anything else out there I should be doing. Does > anyone have any suggested material I should also be > studying? Any tips? > > Thanks, > Ashley yeah I need help too did...See More

Feb 16, 2012

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MakeChangeCount.com Financial Literacy Pledge Materials

by Adam Guy

Jan 7, 2011

Boys & Girls Clubs of America has launched a national on- line financial literacy pledge called [link removed].

The site asks teens to offer their first name, year of birth and zip code and submit. It also invites the pledge taker to share the pledge with peers via social media. We are not asking anyone to register or capturing e-mail ...See More

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Installing Jobulator on a secondary, Laptop, computer

by Gene Nolen

Jan 7, 2011

I have just purchased a new laptop with Windows 9 operating system and I wish to have Jobulator installed on it. How do I go about doing that?

Thank you,

Gene Nolen, Baytown, Texas

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Bella I am providing a link to the Jobulator website that tells you how to install Jobulator on a second computer. The directions are under question 3, "Can I run Jobulator on multiple computers?"

Good luck!

Bella

On 1/07/11, Gene Nolen wrote: > I have just purchased a new laptop with Windows 9 operating > system and I wi...See More

Jan 8, 2011

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ESL Endorsement

by Mandy

Jan 14, 2011

Moved to MI a year and a half ago. Earned my Post-Bac in El. Ed back in 2005. Taught second grade for four years in another state before moving to MI. No luck finding a full time teaching job here. Thinking about going back to get an ESL endorsement. Michigan teachers, do you see this as a good move that will pay off in a job?

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Student grades for missing work

by Susan

Jan 17, 2011

If students do not turn in work, I have given them zeros, but this makes their grade plummet. I am not able to put an "I" for incomplete in the gradebook. Should I give some minimum number of points (e.g., 5 points out of 10) for the assignment so that they know they need to do it, but the grade doesn't lower dramatically like it would with a "0".

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Bella ersonally, if students don't turn in their homework, I feel that their grade should drop...they shouldn't get ANY points for not turning in their homework.

If you are concerned that their grade is dropping too drastically, maybe you could weight the grades. For example, maybe you could have homework only worth 10 percent of the grade.
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Jan 23, 2011

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Charter Schools

by Ugh

Jan 18, 2011

Do any of you teachers who have made the transition from charter to public school employment have any encouraging words for us still stuck in a charter school? Mine is just feeling unbearable lately. The students are amazing... as all children are... but the admin is sooo... ugh. How long till this blessed market turns around?

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SeÃ±or Mays Congrads! Best of luck!!

On 1/28/11, Hopeful Ugh! wrote: > Thanks so much for your advice and help! > > Well, I got my hiring packet/ID badge today... It felt > SOOO good for the HR person to say, "welcome to > this PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (even though it's a para > position... I'm filled with so much hope!) The people &g...See MoreCongrads! Best of luck!!

On 1/28/11, Hopeful Ugh! wrote: > Thanks so much for your advice and help! > > Well, I got my hiring packet/ID badge today... It felt > SOOO good for the HR person to say, "welcome to > this PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (even though it's a para > position... I'm filled with so much hope!) The people > are so nice already and things function so much > amazingly better... I can't wait to get started and > make a difference for some kiddos! Starting in a > charter makes you really appreciate the move to a > district... that's for sure. > > Thanks for being my sounding board!! > > > > On 1/25/11, take the parapro job wrote: >> If you can afford it for now, I would take the >> parapro job for sure - it will be a welcomed break >> and perhaps a new opportunity to teach in a wonderful >> district! >> >> >> On 1/24/11, Ugh? wrote: >>> Well, I had an interview today for a position as a >>> parapro. I think I may have gotten it... although >>> it will be about 1/4 the pay I might take the job. >>> It would be an "in" with a wonderful >>> district, and our family is at a place where we can >>> live off my husband's income. So, here's the big >>> question: stay in an awful charter or go to be a >>> parapro in a good district with a possiblility of a >>> teaching job?? Is it worth the pay cut?? >>> >>> Input is so appreciated... people on the outside >>> always have a fresh perspective, thanks! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 1/22/11, "hang in there" nfm wrote: >>>> On 1/22/11, I hear ya...hand in there wrote: >>>>> I worked in a horrible charter school for years >>>>> but I kept applying every summer. I finally got >>>>> lucky - it was really luck. I think thats what >>>>> it comes down to sometimes. The one thing that >>>>> the horrible charter school taught me ...if i >>>>> could last years THERE, I can handle almost >>>>> anything. The "problems" I experience >>>>> at my present school are minuscule in >>>>> comparison to what I put up with for years.. >>>>> Now, I did have adjustment issues in the >>>>> beginning of my present job. I had to make my >>>>> expectations higher with the students etc. In >>>>> some ways it was like student teaching again >>>>> because I had never worked with experienced >>>>> teachers and supportive parents in the charter >>>>> school. Teachers were always new because of the >>>>> high turn over. >>>>> >>>>> So, hang in there- when you get out of this, >>>>> working in a public school will be like a >>>>> breeze and you will be so appreciative because >>>>> you will know what it is like to work without >>>>> supplies and support.... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 1/19/11, SrMays wrote: >>>>>> On 1/18/11, Ugh wrote: >>>>>>> Do any of you teachers who have made the >>>>>>> transition from charter to public school >>>>>>> employment have any encouraging words for >>>>>>> us still stuck in a charter school? Mine is >>>>>>> just feeling unbearable lately. The >>>>>>> students are amazing... as all children >>>>>>> are... but the admin is sooo... ugh. How >>>>>>> long till this blessed market turns around? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> It's honest work. It takes a lot of >>>>>> determination to work in a charter school. >>>>>> >>>>>> Public school jobs are good, but you will >>>>>> find problems with them as well. The best >>>>>> thing I like about 'public school' is having >>>>>> a union. It is nice having someone to stand >>>>>> up for the teachers. >>>>>> >>>>>> In Michigan any teaching job right now is a >>>>>> treasure. It's an opportunity to practice the >>>>>> craft of teaching. When a >>>>> public >>>>>> school job opens up, you will have experience. >>>>>> >>>>>> My first job teaching was in a charter school >>>>>> in Flint, Michigan. I remember feeling >>>>>> frustrated and tired after only a few months. >>>>>> >>>>>> tenga suerte (good luck

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I love public schools Hurray!!! You made a great choice and you will be a lot happier for it!!!

Congrads!

On 1/29/11, SeÃ±or Mays wrote: > > Congrads! Best of luck!! > > On 1/28/11, Hopeful Ugh! wrote: >> Thanks so much for your advice and help! >> >> Well, I got my hiring packet/ID badge today... It felt >> SOO...See MoreHurray!!! You made a great choice and you will be a lot happier for it!!!

Congrads!

On 1/29/11, SeÃ±or Mays wrote: > > Congrads! Best of luck!! > > On 1/28/11, Hopeful Ugh! wrote: >> Thanks so much for your advice and help! >> >> Well, I got my hiring packet/ID badge today... It felt >> SOOO good for the HR person to say, "welcome to >> this PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (even though it's a para >> position... I'm filled with so much hope!) The people >> are so nice already and things function so much >> amazingly better... I can't wait to get started and >> make a difference for some kiddos! Starting in a >> charter makes you really appreciate the move to a >> district... that's for sure. >> >> Thanks for being my sounding board!! >> >> >> >> On 1/25/11, take the parapro job wrote: >>> If you can afford it for now, I would take the >>> parapro job for sure - it will be a welcomed break >>> and perhaps a new opportunity to teach in a wonderful >>> district! >>> >>> >>> On 1/24/11, Ugh? wrote: >>>> Well, I had an interview today for a position as a >>>> parapro. I think I may have gotten it... although >>>> it will be about 1/4 the pay I might take the job. >>>> It would be an "in" with a wonderful >>>> district, and our family is at a place where we can >>>> live off my husband's income. So, here's the big >>>> question: stay in an awful charter or go to be a >>>> parapro in a good district with a possiblility of a >>>> teaching job?? Is it worth the pay cut?? >>>> >>>> Input is so appreciated... people on the outside >>>> always have a fresh perspective, thanks! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 1/22/11, "hang in there" nfm wrote: >>>>> On 1/22/11, I hear ya...hand in there wrote: >>>>>> I worked in a horrible charter school for years >>>>>> but I kept applying every summer. I finally got >>>>>> lucky - it was really luck. I think thats what >>>>>> it comes down to sometimes. The one thing that >>>>>> the horrible charter school taught me ...if i >>>>>> could last years THERE, I can handle almost >>>>>> anything. The "problems" I experience >>>>>> at my present school are minuscule in >>>>>> comparison to what I put up with for years.. >>>>>> Now, I did have adjustment issues in the >>>>>> beginning of my present job. I had to make my >>>>>> expectations higher with the students etc. In >>>>>> some ways it was like student teaching again >>>>>> because I had never worked with experienced >>>>>> teachers and supportive parents in the charter >>>>>> school. Teachers were always new because of the >>>>>> high turn over. >>>>>> >>>>>> So, hang in there- when you get out of this, >>>>>> working in a public school will be like a >>>>>> breeze and you will be so appreciative because >>>>>> you will know what it is like to work without >>>>>> supplies and support.... >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 1/19/11, SrMays wrote: >>>>>>> On 1/18/11, Ugh wrote: >>>>>>>> Do any of you teachers who have made the >>>>>>>> transition from charter to public school >>>>>>>> employment have any encouraging words for >>>>>>>> us still stuck in a charter school? Mine is >>>>>>>> just feeling unbearable lately. The >>>>>>>> students are amazing... as all children >>>>>>>> are... but the admin is sooo... ugh. How >>>>>>>> long till this blessed market turns around? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It's honest work. It takes a lot of >>>>>>> determination to work in a charter school. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Public school jobs are good, but you will >>>>>>> find problems with them as well. The best >>>>>>> thing I like about 'public school' is having >>>>>>> a union. It is nice having someone to stand >>>>>>> up for the teachers. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> In Michigan any teaching job right now is a >>>>>>> treasure. It's an opportunity to practice the >>>>>>> craft of teaching. When a >>>>>> public >>>>>>> school job opens up, you will have experience. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My first job teaching was in a charter school >>>>>>> in Flint, Michigan. I remember feeling >>>>>>> frustrated and tired after only a few months. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> tenga suerte (good luck

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MEA is a disgrace!

by Wilma Sudd

Jan 21, 2011

Hello,

I was wondering if any other teachers feel that the MEA has completely sold out and is doing a horrible job representing us? First, there was that awful retirement incentive plan, now they're reforming tenure and caving in to everything the Republicans want, before the new Governor has even asked anything of them! The Dems are not s...See More

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FREE HELP IN FINDING JOB - IN OR OUT OF MICHIGAN

by Tom K

Jan 27, 2011

STARTED HELPING OTHERS IN 2005 AND WE HAVE HAD OVER 270 HIRES SINCE THEN -- IT'S MY WAY OF "PAYING IT FORWARD" AS THEY SAY.

I'M A RETIRED TEACHER-SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR-COLLEGE COACH- UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE.

YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT [email removed]

Tom K

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