Hi, New to the area and working with a 2nd grader about to take the NECAPS. Can anyone give me a basic overview of the accommodations that are given in this test? Is a translator used? Can the ESOL teacher administer the test?
The NECAP test starts I believe in the third grade. It's a 3- 8 test on reading responses, multiple choice, math responses and multiple choice.
On 4/16/07, Margaret wrote: > Hi, > New to the area and working with a 2nd grader about to > take the NECAPS. Can anyone give me a basic overview of > the accommodations that are given in this test? Is a > translator used? Can the ESOL teacher administer the test?
Next year I’ll be moving to NH and will start looking for a teaching job. I’d like to start the process of getting my initial certification now so that I’ll have it before I move. I have a teaching license from another state, 9 years experience teaching at the elementary level, and a Masters degree. My question is; will I need to take the Praxis test in order to get my initial NH teacher’s license? If so, which test? Will I need to take the Praxis test for my HQT status? Thanks for you help.
I am currently enrolled as a CE student; and I am hoping to become certified in 2008. Do you think it would be a good idea to attend a job fair under these circumstances? My thought is, that it might give me some perspective on the process of being hired, or at least, what school districts are currently looking for in personnel. Any ideas? Thanks.
On 5/20/07, John Stone wrote: > On 5/13/07, Jackie wrote: >> Does NH offer pay increases for classes you take? > > > It all depends on the school district. Some do some don't. This would be a > negotiated agreement in the teachers' contract.
That is good to know. Thank you very much for your response!
The CANE (Classical Association of New England) Summer Institute is an annual week-long seminar, which has been held at Dartmouth College for the past 25 years. It is a series of lectures, courses, and special events aimed at adults interested in the ancient world. This year, the CANE Summer Institute will take place from July 9-14, and the theme this is "Beyond Antiquity: The Legacy of the Classical World". Topics will include the ancient origins of democracy, the influence of classics on America's founders, the influence of Greek and Latin literature on World War I British poets and on the Renaissance, the Spanish use of Roman models of government in the New World, and classicizing art and architecture. The faculty is drawn from senior scholars at outstanding colleges and universities, who not only teach, but also share a dormitory and cafeteria with participants, living and working together in a uniquely collegial and stimulating atmosphere.
CSI has a double mission. We aim to make classical studies available to the general public, both to provide personal enrichment and to promote the classics in the cultural life of our communities. We also aim to provide teachers of the humanities with material and insights useful in their classrooms, and also with the opportunity to study at an adult level, converse with their colleagues, and refresh themselves professionally.
The Institute is a bargain, at $485 for room, board and tuition for the week (and even less for commuters who do not stay on the Dartmouth campus for the week). Much more information and registration forms are available at the site linked below.
I am thinking moving out to New Hamsphire. How is technology education or computer job market there? I am teaching Tech Ed for a high school at Baltimore, Maryland. I only have a conditional certificate.
Each SAU (District) is different. Check with the ones you are interested in and they will have all the info. Many might be a high school degree and you have to pass the criminal record checks and get finger printed.
On 6/13/07, John J Stone wrote: > I am in the southwest corner of NH. As of this point in time I have no openings > but who knows as the summer arrives.
If you are planning on leaving New Hampshire to come to Nevada, check out Teachers4Change...... You need to get the facts regarding the Silver State before you come here......
I am so discouraged. I now have a Masters in Reading and Literacy and I still can't find a teaching position. I have gone on lots of interviews and almost everytime, I get told by the principal that I was very confident and that they were extremely impressed with me (this is always when they walk me out) and they say they will definetly be getting in touch with me. Yet I never hear from them again and I always follow up several times. I went to school as an adult to become a teacher and have a mass of experience. I just need that one FULL year of teaching experience. I am NYS and NHS certified.
Anyone have any suggestions??? Or can atleast lift my spirits a little???
Twice I have been offered a job, one here in Rochester, NH and one in NY where they took the job back and would not give me a reason AFTER they verbally offered it and I verbally accepted.
UGHHHHHH! For financial reasons I cannot keep up this search and will have to take ANY job that become available. I am sooooo FRUSTRATED and financially whipped!
I agree with you about finding it frustrating when principals are put down. I understand the job they have. That is why I blame the system. As I have found, the lower portion of NH is quite fair when it comes to interviews and jobs and not so much in upper NH. No matter, it is still who you know. Those who get hired and do not know someone are the lucky ones.
What I am frustrated by is the fact that I get told how great of a candidate I am, I have many letters written by principals I have worked with and teachers too stating the same thing, my background is excellent, yet...Here I sit twiddling my thumbs. I have tried many ways of getting a job, yet I still do not have one. I will be 40 soon and cannot start my career at that age. I will never retire! It is very frustrating. I feel beat down by the system and I am severely discouraged.
I have decided to embark on my PH.D, but I know it will just make me over qualified at that point. I feel as though it doesn't matter what I do, I am in a catch 22 situation and it just stinks.
My interview with the YMCA today went very well. I am not banking on anything though. I hope the Hampshire Agency can help, I just really want to do what I do best and that is teach. On 7/19/07, John J. Stone wrote: > Ryan, > Sorry to hear about all the isms that you have come across and I > am glad you said most SAU and not used the word ALL. Sounds like > you have been burnt in your job search with isms. I am sure that > Principals want to hire the best for positions. I receive many > applications for positions and have to weed out before making > decisions. > > Just to let you know I hired a teacher from Ohio. Never knew her, > but was impressed by her determination, did a telephone interview, > then an in person interview with a team of my staff. Cover letters > say a lot to me and catch or don't catch my eye. > > I find it frustrating when Principals are put down when someone is > upset for not being hired etc. The job market is tough and I have > interviewed those with teacher certifications but know they are > not teacher material. > > Good luck to everyone out there searching for positions. Your time > will come.
Hi Jen, I just saw an ad for a literacy teacher in Biddeford ME. I'm guessing that that is not too far from Rochester.
Also, I had to work as a para-educator for two years before finally landing a teaching job. It does not pay well, but it gets you references and experience.
Good luck, Dot
On 7/19/07, Jen Mecus wrote: > Mr. Stone- > > I agree with you about finding it frustrating when principals are > put down. I understand the job they have. That is why I blame the > system. As I have found, the lower portion of NH is quite fair when > it comes to interviews and jobs and not so much in upper NH. No > matter, it is still who you know. Those who get hired and do not > know someone are the lucky ones. > > What I am frustrated by is the fact that I get told how great of a > candidate I am, I have many letters written by principals I have > worked with and teachers too stating the same thing, my background > is excellent, yet...Here I sit twiddling my thumbs. I have tried > many ways of getting a job, yet I still do not have one. I will be > 40 soon and cannot start my career at that age. I will never retire! > It is very frustrating. I feel beat down by the system and I am > severely discouraged. > > I have decided to embark on my PH.D, but I know it will just make me > over qualified at that point. I feel as though it doesn't matter > what I do, I am in a catch 22 situation and it just stinks. > > My interview with the YMCA today went very well. I am not banking on > anything though. I hope the Hampshire Agency can help, I just really > want to do what I do best and that is teach. > On 7/19/07, John J. Stone wrote: >> Ryan, >> Sorry to hear about all the isms that you have come across and I >> am glad you said most SAU and not used the word ALL. Sounds like >> you have been burnt in your job search with isms. I am sure that >> Principals want to hire the best for positions. I receive many >> applications for positions and have to weed out before making >> decisions. >> >> Just to let you know I hired a teacher from Ohio. Never knew her, >> but was impressed by her determination, did a telephone interview, >> then an in person interview with a team of my staff. Cover letters >> say a lot to me and catch or don't catch my eye. >> >> I find it frustrating when Principals are put down when someone is >> upset for not being hired etc. The job market is tough and I have >> interviewed those with teacher certifications but know they are >> not teacher material. >> >> Good luck to everyone out there searching for positions. Your time >> will come.
The NECAP test starts I believe in the third grade. It's a 3-
8 test on reading responses, multiple choice, math responses
and multiple choice.
On 4/16/07, Margaret wrote:
> Hi,
> New to the area and working with a 2nd grader about to
> take the NECAPS. Can anyone give me a basic overview...See More