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ron/nj I'm pretty sure there's a formula like working and collecting social security. Just try googling the info or call the state. I know that can be frustrating, but you will get the facts. Good luck.

Jun 19, 2015

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ron/nj I spoke to a retired friend who works. They said there is a waiting period of so many days before you can work for another board of ed.

Jun 19, 2015

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Fund the Pension Video !

by Nuevo Jesse

May 26, 2015

If you teach in NJ, please view this video to support saving your pension.

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Please share via social media.

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Retirement/SGO's

by Bob

Apr 25, 2015

Are retiring teachers required to submit final SGO's? If so, why?

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Bob On 4/25/15, ron/nj wrote: > > The answer is no if you are referring to student growth objective.

Apr 26, 2015

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Bob On 4/26/15, Bob wrote:
> On 4/25/15, ron/nj wrote:
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>> The answer is no if you are referring to student growth
> objective.

Yep, I'm referring to the dreaded student growth
objective. Logically there's no reason to submit as I jump
ship! I guess I'm paranoid about some consequence that
could af...See More

Apr 26, 2015

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Teacher of Students w/ Dis. Cert

by Liz F

Apr 11, 2015

I'm looking into getting my Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification. I was looking at University of Phoenix but I am concerned that NJ won't accept them or the credits. UoP is insisting that they will if I take the Masters program but I can't find any other information on the subject. Are there any teachers on here that have gone this r...See More

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summer benefits if resigning

by LS

Apr 7, 2015

Hi, my union rep is being totally unhelpful in finding me this information. I've contacted NJEA and no one is getting back to me. I'm considering resigning from my college instructor position.

I need to know if there are any NJEA or state mandates that determine whether colleges/schools need to continue health benefits in the summer for em...See More

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Marian I don't know about College contracts, but I resigned from a district position before the summer, actually in the spring and my health benefits ended on my last day of school. Guess I should have resigned closer to the end of summer.

On 4/07/15, LS wrote: > Hi, my union rep is being totally unhelpful in finding me this > information. ...See More

Apr 7, 2015

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re: ask your union

by kathie

Mar 30, 2015

unable to ask union rep as it would not be confidential. wondering what others have done or know what should be done, if 60 day notice is from last day of school or can I wait for 60 days from start of the school year?

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ron/nj try posting on the main board as 60 days is usually the same all over.

Mar 30, 2015

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Resigning and moving out of state

by kathie

Mar 29, 2015

i am unsure of the date for me to resign. I need to give 60 days notice. I need to keep health insurance as long as possible. Is it 60 days from start of next school year or 60 days from last day of school?

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