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gasconade country r2

by ebshiloh

Feb 10, 2009

Can anyone give me any insight into the Gasconade school district in MO? Particularly Owensville Elementary or any other nearby elementary schools?

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Missouri House Bill 96

by anony1

Feb 22, 2009

is a bad bill proposal. I hope people look into this dumb thing and tell the lawmakers to vote NO.

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??? -- -- what are YOUR thoughts specifically to the OP You've given no specifics as to which aspects of this piece of legislation you oppose.

On 2/22/09, anony1 wrote: > is a bad bill proposal. I hope people look into this dumb > thing and tell the lawmakers to vote NO.

Feb 23, 2009

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parent the provision regarding corporal punishment is darn scarey

On 2/23/09, ??? -- -- what are YOUR thoughts specifically to the OP wrote: > You've given no specifics as to which aspects of this piece of > legislation you oppose. > > > On 2/22/09, anony1 wrote: >> is a bad bill proposal. I hope people look into this dumb &g...See More

Feb 23, 2009

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"at will" state and what that means

by concerned tired teacher

Feb 23, 2009

I work at small urban KC charter schools. One is moving buildings next year, and they are going to want us teachers to help a lot with the move. I already know I'm not coming back to the schools for many reasons, but hadn't planned on letting them know that until my contract is up at the end of July. i'm definitely not being paid enough to help a m...See More

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not as concerned teacher Thanks everyone, I have been looking through my terms again (I just skimmed at first because I was stressed, my fault) but yes, I'm not as worried at all.

Even I'm not exactly sure how at-will works, but my principal made it clear at the beginning of the year that basically we can quit if we want, and just be paid through that day we quit...See More

Feb 24, 2009

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ShowMe Tchr I can help with the "at will" terms. I have worked in both charter and public schools. In the charter schools, my contract was an at will contract which meant I could break the contract without the consequences that come from breaking a contract at a public school. At the same time, they could break their contract with me whenever they chose for an...See More

Feb 25, 2009

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What are some ways you celebrate/"kick off" MAP testing?

by Kikki

Feb 24, 2009

Would anyone care to share ways that your school (esp elementary ones) motivate/encourage students just before their MAP testing occurs? (or also, during?) Thanks in advance!

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Would They Hire You?

by EA MCGRAW

Mar 18, 2009

Dear Fellow Educators,

What affects the marketability of a professional educator? If you had to interview for a job as an educator, today, would you be hired, or would there be factors that affect your marketability? Take this survey...find out! Results will be posted May 11, 2009. NO NAMES PLEASE!

Thank you, Ea

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According to CBS news this morning

by a federal judge has cleared the way

Mar 24, 2009

for seventeen year olds to get the "morning-after pill" without a prescription.

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Carol On 3/24/09, a federal judge has cleared the way wrote: > for seventeen year olds to get the "morning-after pill" > without a prescription.

Sounds like a good idea to me.....

Mar 24, 2009

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Does anyone know about the Fulton elementary schools?

by My family may be moving to the area.

Apr 15, 2009

My husband is considering a job in the area and we may move. I was wondering if anyone teaches in Fulton, can tell me about the schools, the town and IF there are any elementary teaching positions open. I have taught K-1 for 19 years. I appreciate any thoughts. Thanks!

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what about this???

by teacher mom

Apr 18, 2009

I have taught for 10 yrs in MO. I took this school yr off to stay home with my infant son. I have great references, experience, and wonderful evaluations. I was even told by one principal in an interview she wanted to hire me, then in a follow up email, she said she had no openings. I can't seem to get a job! What's up with this?

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s I can relate...eleven years here, one year off, perfect teaching record and high recommendations and NOTHING....I have to agree with Jen...it's because we are too expensive...schools can hire first year teachers at a fraction of the cost! I went back to school to get my Masters, and it's like a dead weight now b/c no one wants to pay me for that "e...See More

Apr 22, 2009

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teachermom I totally agree. It rips at your heart. You know you are a great teacher and would be an asset to their district, however it comes down to money. And that gets my goat, because they push and push you to advance your degree and then shut the door in your face once you have gotten it!

On 4/22/09, s wrote: > > I can relate...eleven year...See More

Apr 23, 2009

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Advertising for a position...is it required???

by Overlooked Educator

Apr 22, 2009

Does anyone know if there is a law regarding hiring in the state of Missouri as to "requirement to advertise" and or length of time? Can a school post one day and hire outside of the district the next? Then the advertisement was left on the web for weeks and weeks...and I am sure many people spent time, money, and hope for a position that wasn't av...See More

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MAP Testing Schedule

by Gena

Apr 22, 2009

I am the Assessment Coordinator for our District. We usually spread the MAP testing in grades 3rd-6th out over two weeks taking one or maybe two sessions a day. I teach kindergarten so I do not give the MAP test, but I make the schedule. The state recommends that you only give 1 session a day. My teachers feel the kids would do better to NOT stretc...See More

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Robin The reason for testing in the morning is when the students are fresh. Some of the fourth grade testing this year took two hours. Other parts where done in 45 minutes. Testing the third week in May wouldn't work for our school because that's generally when we are done with the school year in rural Missouri. This year, we tested in late March, which ...See MoreThe reason for testing in the morning is when the students are fresh. Some of the fourth grade testing this year took two hours. Other parts where done in 45 minutes. Testing the third week in May wouldn't work for our school because that's generally when we are done with the school year in rural Missouri. This year, we tested in late March, which was way tooo early. But Easter break messes up the schedule. Robin

On 6/02/09, It is give and take... wrote: > I apologize that no one has responded to your query in four > weeks. It may be one of the most important issues that a test > coordinator has to address. > > Over the years our school given the MAP in several different > formats. If one session is administered per day, and the MAP is > stretched over three weeks, the students and instructors are > not as fresh and pumped up the last week as they are the first. > If two sessions are given per day, you can finish all three > sessions in two weeks. I have seen very little difference in > the results. > > I would think that DESE would have collected data and have > facts for testing coordinators to use to support decisions. The > data wouldn't be difficult to collect, just have each school > mark the actual dates that they give each session on a bubble > sheet. They could collect data to support whether students who > take the MAP with the entire group score higher than students > who have to make up a session due to absences. But instead, we > have the personal opinions of regional leaders, teachers, and > testing coordinators that drive the way you set up your tests. > > All that said, I personally prefer to give two sessions in one > day; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Teachers are > not giving difficult lessons that require homework the > remainder of a day if only one session is tested, so the day is > often not strongly academically structured (meaning many > schools virtually give students fun, stress-free activities to > fill up the hours in which the MAP is not given, so the day is > a waste academically anyway). > > I would also like to see the assessment window from the last > week in April until the third week in MAY. Many schools still > have an additional six-week term after they have given the MAP. > Students tend to think that "learning is over" after the MAP, > and it is more difficult to get them to work on lessons. If > the MAP was later, that learning window might be extended > another month. > > 4/22/09, Gena wrote: >> I am the Assessment Coordinator for our District. We >> usually spread the MAP testing in grades 3rd-6th out over >> two weeks taking one or maybe two sessions a day. I teach >> kindergarten so I do not give the MAP test, but I make the >> schedule. The state recommends that you only give 1 session >> a day. My teachers feel the kids would do better to NOT >> stretch it out over 2 weeks. They would rather give a >> session in the AM and one in the PM in one week. I am >> wondering what other districts are going and if you have >> seen any trends in results?? Thanks!!

Jun 9, 2009

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Addie/mo We take only one session per day. I only have 3rd grade as a tested grade in my building. Last year we gave the math test one week, skipped a week and then gave the comm arts test the third week of our district testing window. We also move session 2 in CA to the last session, because it is completely different from any other part of the test and wo...See More

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