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Ozark Tutor

by Kim

Oct 10, 2008

I am looking for a teacher to tutor my son 4-8 hours a week; he has reading, language issues and isn't enjoying his special ed sessions.

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paraprofessional substitute

by Leslie

Oct 14, 2008

How much do you get to sub. for a paraprofessional in the Fort Zumwalt district in O'Fallon ?

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To Addie or other MO admin--regarding HQPD

by Sharyl

Oct 16, 2008

A question regarding HQPD

I've been researching the requirement for High Quality Professional Department.

On one website I read that teachers with lifetime certificates are exempt from having to show a given number of HQ prof dev hours.

But I can't find that on the DESE website.

Anyone know about that?

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Sharyl with an addendum Does having gone through the HOUSSE evaluation equate with exempt from the annual PD requirements?

On 10/16/08, Sharyl wrote: > A question regarding HQPD > > I've been researching the requirement for High Quality > Professional Department. > > On one website I read that teachers with lifetime > certificates are exempt ...See More

Oct 17, 2008

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Computerized grades

by Katie

Oct 19, 2008

Is it true that every school district in MO is now giving (or WILL be giving) grades through a computer system? I've been told this will help track students with their id numbers. Teachers aren't enjoying our new computer system of grading so far - lots of glitches to be worked out. Anyone want to share what their district is using? Is it for K-12,...See More

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School changes - always for the best?

by Cassie

Oct 19, 2008

Our school seems to be jumping on every bandwagon there is (for behaviors, academics, social growth, assessments, computers, etc., etc.), before it's even shown to be effective, in my opinion. (Maybe I'm just getting old!) I think when I retire I'm going to invent some big program to promote as being effective in helping schools & go out and ma...See More

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Kansas City Charter School Pay

by KCNEW

Nov 3, 2008

Does it depend on the particular school? Thanks for your input.

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??What is the best way to get into sub teaching? KCMO

by aveith

Nov 5, 2008

I have never sub'd before, but am wanting to start. I am degreed but not certified, however I am starting on my Masters in Education. I am located in the KC, north area, but will drive to teach anywhere in the Kansas City area. Any tips on how to get started would be greatly appreciated.

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Math Teacher Yes, there is an automated system that's used when teachers call in sick, but teachers can also request a particular sub if they know of the absence in advance. Also, I know some subs that refuse to work for teachers who had left them empty handed with no lesson plans, and that's OK. Our district really respects substitutes. Good subs are really ha...See MoreYes, there is an automated system that's used when teachers call in sick, but teachers can also request a particular sub if they know of the absence in advance. Also, I know some subs that refuse to work for teachers who had left them empty handed with no lesson plans, and that's OK. Our district really respects substitutes. Good subs are really hard to find.

I believe that training sessions are held every month or so depending on demand and sub turnover. Your district's administration office could answer those questions more accurately.

Good Luck!

On 11/19/08, KCNEW wrote: > related to subbing in this district, is there an automated system > and are training sessions held throughout the year? > thanks. > > On 11/08/08, Math Teacher wrote: >> You'll need to go to the administration building and fill >> out all of the necessary paperwork well in advance. The >> subs in our district have to attend a couple of days of >> training before they can work with children. They also had >> to have the background check completed before they could >> attend the training sessions. Those can take a while to get >> back from the state unless someone in the district knows >> someone who can expedite the process. >> >> Since you have a degree already, you will probably be in >> high demand once you get started. You may want to decide >> now to commit to only two or three days a week so that you >> have time to study for grad school. Subs I know have said >> how tough it is to schedule things because many times they >> get called at the very last minute and just have to drop >> everything and go. (that could be mid-day sometimes, too) >> >> Best Wishes! >> >> >> On 11/05/08, aveith wrote: >>> I have never sub'd before, but am wanting to start. I am >>> degreed but not certified, however I am starting on my >>> Masters in Education. >>> I am located in the KC, north area, but will drive to teach >>> anywhere in the Kansas City area. Any tips on how to get >>> started would be greatly appreciated. >>> >>> >>>

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Master's Degree in History

by C. Thomas

Nov 14, 2008

I am finishing a Master's Degree in History and need to know what my next step is to begin the process to teach in the St. Louis public school system. Any information? Where do I begin? Thank you.

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meow to sherry because that is the easiest way to land a gig teaching history.

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Missouri Math

by Concerned

Nov 15, 2008

lease read the information available at:

missourimath.org

and encourage DESE to improve our K-12 math standards and assessments by informing your local school board and state representatives of the serious problems that persist.

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FHSD- Middle School Wednesday Early Release Day Proposal

by Julie

Dec 17, 2008

Hello All!

My son is a 5th Grader in the Francis Howell School District. Recently I received a letter from his school about the District wanting to shorten his Wednesday's by 45 minutes every week, next year in Middle School for teacher planning and collaboration with other teachers with regard to the NCLB. I understand the District is giv...See MoreHello All!

My son is a 5th Grader in the Francis Howell School District. Recently I received a letter from his school about the District wanting to shorten his Wednesday's by 45 minutes every week, next year in Middle School for teacher planning and collaboration with other teachers with regard to the NCLB. I understand the District is giving parents an opportunity to learn more about this proposal and give feedback in January 2009. I plan to attend. However, I have concerns that I'm not quite sure how to articulate in a large group Q & A presentation style setting. So I'd like to open a discussion about it here with what I'm currently thinking. You may not agree with my views and that's fine, but I am looking for a way to support the proposal that will sit easier on my mind.

I understand it is important for Teachers to collaborate, I don't understand why this should take place during my child's school time hours every Wednesday of the school week. Why not once a month? As there are already early release days throughout the school year for which the children miss for teacher improvement, meetings, etc., sometimes twice a month. Four times a month for this one purpose just seems to be excessive to me and an un- necessary weekly burden on parents and students when the school day for Middle School Teachers could be extended to allow for such meetings on those days or a little every day, rather than taking that "learning time" away from my child in larger chunks every week.

I also understand that teachers deserve to be paid for the things they do to help our children district wide, but I personally don't see how taking away 3 hours of learning time per month from these children will make a positive impact on the NCLB or my child's individual learning performance in school by the District expecting parent's to fork out an extra $80.00 per month permanently on after school childcare per month. I'd rather see the District work this extra money into their budget for teachers if it truly is necessary. Furthermore, some of these children may be released from school to homes without supervision because the parent's can't afford to pay for that additional childcare. Possibly increasing the chances of some of them getting into some kind of trouble because they are not in school.

I can't help but feel that the negative impact to our student's education and family life may be far greater than the positive one here, when time learning is being taken away from them for "administrative purposes" that can be carried out by teachers for 10 minutes each morning or afternoon before school starts or ends for the day for the students.

I feel that the current proposal interrupts the student learning process every week and causes possible family hardship that could result in parents feeling forced to support a proposal that could be better thought out without the children having to lose valuable time each week from the classroom.

Can someone explain this to me in a way that will help me understand the benefit of taking additional learning time away from my child and giving it to teachers who, from what I understand, already plan and teach lessons that correspond to what the other teachers are teaching in their respective subjects so the children understand how they all connect to one another and learn more productively? I mean if this model of educating our children is currently being planned, used and analyzed by teachers within the time frame already allotted to them and it seems to be working on the Middle School level, then what is the extra time really needed for?

Any insight into this subject by current FHSD teachers or concerned parents would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

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teacher I worked in a district where all elementary schools dismissed at 2:00 every Wednesday. This was to "make things fair" as far as teacher plan time. (middle school teachers got 1 personal plan and 1 team plan time) NO meetings could be scheduled...it was for teacher plan/prep ONLY. Being a teacher, I wouldn't want to attend professional dev't every w...See MoreI worked in a district where all elementary schools dismissed at 2:00 every Wednesday. This was to "make things fair" as far as teacher plan time. (middle school teachers got 1 personal plan and 1 team plan time) NO meetings could be scheduled...it was for teacher plan/prep ONLY. Being a teacher, I wouldn't want to attend professional dev't every week or whatever because I have PLANNING to do!!!

On 12/17/08, Julie wrote: > Hello All! > > My son is a 5th Grader in the Francis Howell School > District. Recently I received a letter from his school > about the District wanting to shorten his Wednesday's by > 45 minutes every week, next year in Middle School for > teacher planning and collaboration with other teachers > with regard to the NCLB. I understand the District is > giving parents an opportunity to learn more about this > proposal and give feedback in January 2009. I plan to > attend. However, I have concerns that I'm not quite sure > how to articulate in a large group Q & A presentation > style setting. So I'd like to open a discussion about it > here with what I'm currently thinking. You may not agree > with my views and that's fine, but I am looking for a way > to support the proposal that will sit easier on my mind. > > I understand it is important for Teachers to collaborate, > I don't understand why this should take place during my > child's school time hours every Wednesday of the school > week. Why not once a month? As there are already early > release days throughout the school year for which the > children miss for teacher improvement, meetings, etc., > sometimes twice a month. Four times a month for this one > purpose just seems to be excessive to me and an un- > necessary weekly burden on parents and students when the > school day for Middle School Teachers could be extended to > allow for such meetings on those days or a little every > day, rather than taking that "learning time" away from my > child in larger chunks every week. > > I also understand that teachers deserve to be paid for the > things they do to help our children district wide, but I > personally don't see how taking away 3 hours of learning > time per month from these children will make a positive > impact on the NCLB or my child's individual learning > performance in school by the District expecting parent's > to fork out an extra $80.00 per month permanently on after > school childcare per month. I'd rather see the District > work this extra money into their budget for teachers if it > truly is necessary. Furthermore, some of these children > may be released from school to homes without supervision > because the parent's can't afford to pay for that > additional childcare. Possibly increasing the chances of > some of them getting into some kind of trouble because > they are not in school. > > I can't help but feel that the negative impact to our > student's education and family life may be far greater > than the positive one here, when time learning is being > taken away from them for "administrative purposes" that > can be carried out by teachers for 10 minutes each morning > or afternoon before school starts or ends for the day for > the students. > > I feel that the current proposal interrupts the student > learning process every week and causes possible family > hardship that could result in parents feeling forced to > support a proposal that could be better thought out > without the children having to lose valuable time each > week from the classroom. > > Can someone explain this to me in a way that will help me > understand the benefit of taking additional learning time > away from my child and giving it to teachers who, from > what I understand, already plan and teach lessons that > correspond to what the other teachers are teaching in > their respective subjects so the children understand how > they all connect to one another and learn more > productively? I mean if this model of educating our > children is currently being planned, used and analyzed by > teachers within the time frame already allotted to them > and it seems to be working on the Middle School level, > then what is the extra time really needed for? > > Any insight into this subject by current FHSD teachers or > concerned parents would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks in advance for your thoughts! > >

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Wendy My kids school is having a meeting now to supply information as to why they are increasing the early release days and late start days to accomodate more teacher planning days. This is a bunch of hogwash, to put it nicely. I live in a small community and I'm telling you it is going to impact our family greatly. I can't hardly afford to pay the befor...See MoreMy kids school is having a meeting now to supply information as to why they are increasing the early release days and late start days to accomodate more teacher planning days. This is a bunch of hogwash, to put it nicely. I live in a small community and I'm telling you it is going to impact our family greatly. I can't hardly afford to pay the before/after school care I have. The economy is in the pits so raises or better jobs are out of the question. The states get into trouble and the first thing that happens is they cut out kids educational hours, which is not nearly enough as it is. Do you know that the foreign students that come over here for college are so far ahead us that it's embarrasing. Oregon state wanted teachers to work for 1 or 2 days a month without pay... that raised a big stink and they refused, but oh give them a chance to take more time not teaching... they grabbed at that...

Our educational system here in the U.S. is so far in the sewer that our hope lies with Arne Duncans future plans of revamping the system, extending school hours and comeing closer to other countries educational standards.

On 12/20/08, Our school has early release every Friday -- 1 hour. wrote: > We are a small district in a small community and the parents > haven't indicated it is a burden on them. > > > > On 12/17/08, Julie wrote: >> Hello All! >> >> My son is a 5th Grader in the Francis Howell School >> District. Recently I received a letter from his school >> about the District wanting to shorten his Wednesday's by >> 45 minutes every week, next year in Middle School for >> teacher planning and collaboration with other teachers >> with regard to the NCLB. I understand the District is >> giving parents an opportunity to learn more about this >> proposal and give feedback in January 2009. I plan to >> attend. However, I have concerns that I'm not quite sure >> how to articulate in a large group Q & A presentation >> style setting. So I'd like to open a discussion about it >> here with what I'm currently thinking. You may not agree >> with my views and that's fine, but I am looking for a way >> to support the proposal that will sit easier on my mind. >> >> I understand it is important for Teachers to collaborate, >> I don't understand why this should take place during my >> child's school time hours every Wednesday of the school >> week. Why not once a month? As there are already early >> release days throughout the school year for which the >> children miss for teacher improvement, meetings, etc., >> sometimes twice a month. Four times a month for this one >> purpose just seems to be excessive to me and an un- >> necessary weekly burden on parents and students when the >> school day for Middle School Teachers could be extended to >> allow for such meetings on those days or a little every >> day, rather than taking that "learning time" away from my >> child in larger chunks every week. >> >> I also understand that teachers deserve to be paid for the >> things they do to help our children district wide, but I >> personally don't see how taking away 3 hours of learning >> time per month from these children will make a positive >> impact on the NCLB or my child's individual learning >> performance in school by the District expecting parent's >> to fork out an extra $80.00 per month permanently on after >> school childcare per month. I'd rather see the District >> work this extra money into their budget for teachers if it >> truly is necessary. Furthermore, some of these children >> may be released from school to homes without supervision >> because the parent's can't afford to pay for that >> additional childcare. Possibly increasing the chances of >> some of them getting into some kind of trouble because >> they are not in school. >> >> I can't help but feel that the negative impact to our >> student's education and family life may be far greater >> than the positive one here, when time learning is being >> taken away from them for "administrative purposes" that >> can be carried out by teachers for 10 minutes each morning >> or afternoon before school starts or ends for the day for >> the students. >> >> I feel that the current proposal interrupts the student >> learning process every week and causes possible family >> hardship that could result in parents feeling forced to >> support a proposal that could be better thought out >> without the children having to lose valuable time each >> week from the classroom. >> >> Can someone explain this to me in a way that will help me >> understand the benefit of taking additional learning time >> away from my child and giving it to teachers who, from >> what I understand, already plan and teach lessons that >> correspond to what the other teachers are teaching in >> their respective subjects so the children understand how >> they all connect to one another and learn more >> productively? I mean if this model of educating our >> children is currently being planned, used and analyzed by >> teachers within the time frame already allotted to them >> and it seems to be working on the Middle School level, >> then what is the extra time really needed for? >> >> Any insight into this subject by current FHSD teachers or >> concerned parents would be greatly appreciated. >> >> Thanks in advance for your thoughts! >> >>

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