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Selective Mutism and Kindergarten

by Tim Gillard

May 19, 2008

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Hello teachers!

Do any of you have experience with teaching children with
Selective Mutism? My son is starting kindergarten in the
fall (2008) and we are making arrangements to meet with his
school's principal and maybe even his future teacher as soon
as possbile. (He's a sweet, smart little guy who, wh...See More

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We have had two students with selective mutism /blockquote>

You might consider going online to get one of several books
written about SM. This is one of the greatest problems that
must be overcome -- the lack of knowledge that most people
have regarding this condition.

When we first discovered that one of our students has SM, I
was lucky. I mentioned it onli...See More

May 20, 2008

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curious /blockquote>

My daughter was SM thank God she out grew it. Make sure the
teachers, and counselors (sp) are well knowledgable about SM.
You would need a loving teacher and ofcourse understandable..
YOu don't want a teacher who would punish him for not
speaking. As a parent and teacher I had to become
knowledgable abou...See More

May 20, 2008

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Online masters--Mizzou? Grand Canyon? Other?

by Paula

May 28, 2008

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I am searching for a masters online program in
Literacy/Reading. The options vary beyond my comprehension!
Anybody have any ideas, have you attended online, ANYTHING!

I am overwhelmed and wrecked researching it!

And I don't even have a school job yet, after ten years
away doing other things. I R...See More

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Paula /blockquote>

On 5/29/08, Show Me Tchr wrote:
> Paula, I am doing Walden University and I enjoy it. They are
> with the International Reading Association and they are
> accredited. It is alot of work but definitely worth it.
> Good luck!

May 29, 2008

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Paula /blockquote>

On 5/29/08, Paula wrote:
> On 5/29/08, Show Me Tchr wrote:
>> Paula, I am doing Walden University and I enjoy it. They are
>> with the International Reading Association and they are
>> accredited. It is alot of work but definitely worth it.
>> Good luck!

Thanks, ShowMe...See More

May 29, 2008

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Seeking New School in greater STL area

by SeekingNewSchool

Jun 1, 2008

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Just finished my first year of teaching (charter school in
STL City). Have Bachelor's degree only (but have over 200
college credit hours). Would like a job with an accredited
district in any of the following certified categories (in
this order): Library Media Specialist, Vocal Music K-6,
Pre-School Educ...See More

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please take my technology survey

by JP

Jun 7, 2008

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As part of a graduate research project, I need to gather
data from current teachers. I’m researching the use of
technology in the classroom and what factors affect it. If
you could just take a few minutes to complete my survey, I’d
appreciate it. The survey is online and has 15 questions.

Thank you...See More

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JP /blockquote>

Montana is one of the 3 states in which I don't have a survey
response yet. If anyone could please take a moment to
complete the survey, I'd really appreciate it. I promise,
it's quick! :o)

Thanks so much!

On 6/07/08, JP wrote:
> As part of a graduate research project, I need to gather
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Jun 14, 2008

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TootSweet /blockquote>

Your 2nd post states you are needing responses from Montana. You are on the
Missouri board.

On 6/14/08, JP wrote:
> Montana is one of the 3 states in which I don't have a survey
> response yet. If anyone could please take a moment to
> complete the survey, I'd really appreciate it. I promise,...See More

Jun 14, 2008

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ABCTE certification

by Stephanie

Jun 13, 2008

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Anyone on here know about this? Dese will honor it
beginning Aug. 28. I'm thinking about getting this
certification in elementary ed, but would only be certified
to teach in charter and private schools. Or I could get
English (6-12) and teach public OR private. How do
adminstrators feel about this method of c...See More

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American Board Certified in FL This is an alternative path for career changers. who already posess a BA/BS.. although you do not need experience in education, I HIGHLY recommend it... One you complete the written and testing parts , you must complete a mentorship program for a year-no charge.

This ia a federal grant program and currently serves 11 states.

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moving to Kansas City

by leaving Southern Cal

Jun 20, 2008

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Hi - I'm moving from CA (currently a school counselor) to
Kansas City. Does anyone have any insight as to school
counselor demand in surrounding areas?
Thanks in advance for your input!

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L/MO lease look here to compare how state tests compare on a National level. kansas makes their tests easy so they do look like they are performing better. The Missouri test is much more rigorous. I have connections to both Missouri and Kansas, while both the Kansas and Missouri side of the Kansas City Metro area have great schools. Missouri at the stat...See Morelease look here to compare how state tests compare on a National level. kansas makes their tests easy so they do look like they are performing better. The Missouri test is much more rigorous. I have connections to both Missouri and Kansas, while both the Kansas and Missouri side of the Kansas City Metro area have great schools. Missouri at the state level is far and away more advanced than Kansas.

On 7/09/08, L/MO wrote: > Missouri as a whole has their stuff together way more than Kansas. If > you look at Missouri and compare it nationwide, we are doing a great job > of education. > Try the following school districts, Blue Springs, Lees Summit, Liberty, > North kansas city > Smaller but great districts, Pleasant Hill, Belton, Harrisonville, Oak > Grove, Grain Valley. > > > > On 7/08/08, OP wrote: >> On 7/08/08, mae wrote: >> >> Hi there - thanks for responding. What what little information I have >> gathered, it seems as if many educators are looking to Kansas for jobs >> and not Missouri. Is there a general consensus that Missouri district >> schools are better? >> >> thanks! >>> I wish I had seen your post earlier. >>> >>> Has anyone suggested you try KANSAS schools? There are so many >>> suburbs and outlying school districts you will want to explore. >>> Shawnee Mission, Blue Valley, Olathe, Bonner Springs, DeSoto, and >>> many more. Visit the Kansas Board of Education website and look at >>> the employment listings. I can't remember the exact wording of >>> the website...think it's either ksbe.edu or ksde.edu....google >>> it...I'm sure it'll be easy to find. >>> >>> As for the low salaries...remember it's going to cost you MUCH LESS >>> to live in KS/MO than in CA and I think you'll like the warm >>> friendly people. Anyway, I hope so. >>> >>> Good LUCK ! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 7/06/08, Now in KC! wrote: >>>> Thanks for responding - I looked at the salary schedules for this >>>> district - how are they going to attract effective staff with the >>>> low salary scales??? Then again, perhaps they can't afford to >>>> pay their teachers more??? >>>> >>>> On 6/27/08, CindyinMO wrote: >>>>> Kansas City has a large city school district that is in >>>>> shambles right now. I teacher at a charter school. Get on MO >>>>> REAP--there are jobs listed there. You will have a better >>>>> chance if you go outside the city to the many rural/bedroom >>>>> communities. Cindy >>>

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nancy baltinsky On 6/27/08, CindyinMO wrote: > Kansas City has a large city school district that is in > shambles right now. I teacher at a charter school. Get on MO > REAP--there are jobs listed there. You will have a better > chance if you go outside the city to the many rural/bedroom > communities. Cindy

I agree that a smaller school is ...See More

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