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retired teacher returning to work

by Roger

Apr 30, 2008

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Hi,
I am new to this message board. I am wondering since I have
retired. I retired early, that the district I applied to
might hesitate to hire an older teacher. I am finishing my
doctorate and have a lot of years left to work in the
profession. Please help me with this concern.
Thank you,
Sincerely...See More

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Lynn Strauss Hi Roger,

I am just dropping in on this conversation, but I am president of the board of directors of Little Forest Playschool in Los Alamos. Our preschool has 90 students ages 2-5 and we employ 15-20 staff.

We are in need of subs and teachers and are looking for subs and teachers. If this is your area, we'd be happy to hire a q...See More

Aug 28, 2008

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Aug 28, 2008

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requirements for hiring as an elementary school librarian

by wendy

Apr 30, 2008

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I am newly licensed in NM, and a brand-new teacher, but I am
still living out of state. We are relocating this summer.

I want to know more info about librarians in NM. I see on
the NMPED site that I could work as a librarian with either
a license endorsement or the library coursework. Have you
seen sch...See More

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i am trying to become a teacher HELP!!

by sara

May 4, 2008

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i am looking into becoming a teacher... but i was trying
to see if new mexico accepts degrees from the university
of phoenix online? they are regionally accredited... i
need to know ASAP i enrolled with them if they are not
accepted then i need to cancle NOW! my reasons for online
educaions is i have an ...See More

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wendy /blockquote>

I really would recommend checking out Western Governors
University. They are 100% online, and much less expensive than
Phoenix. Their degree is accepted, I got mine from there and
just got licensed last month.

May 6, 2008

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Delilah Yes, I believe that it is accepted, but I would call the necessary "people" before making that committment.

On 5/04/08, sara wrote: > i am looking into becoming a teacher... but i was trying > to see if new mexico accepts degrees from the university > of phoenix online? they are regionally accredited... i > need to know ASAP i ...See More

Jul 2, 2008

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anyone know anything about Moriarty, NM?

by interview next week

May 7, 2008

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I have an interview in Moriarty--any info would be
appreciated.

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too late for anyone to post.....had the interview. What a
WONDERFUL, well-operated high school!

May 15, 2008

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Substitute teaching?

by Mia

May 28, 2008

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I would like to know what the pay is for a substitute
teacher in New Mexico? I just received certification for
NJ but I am thinking of moving to NM. Do I need to be
certified again?

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CathyO It is $154 in NYC. Most LI schools pay between !00-125. I heard Great Neck pays $ 180. NM pays about $85 a day. Good Luck! On 7/02/08, Delilah wrote: > I believe the pay is about $65 an hour. > > On 5/28/08, Mia wrote: >> I would like to know what the pay is for a substitute >> teacher in New Mexico? I just received certificati...See More

Jul 4, 2008

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rw Last I heard to sub in Albuquerque you needed 2 years of college in anything. Pay was really low, like $55 a day or so.

Jul 26, 2008

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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>

New Mexico 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...See More

Jun 14, 2008

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Jemez Mountain T2T

by Liz

Jun 30, 2008

I have applied to the Jemez Mountain T2T program. Has anyone had any experience with this transition to teaching program? Any suggestions on which schools would be good for a new teacher. I have already read posts regarding the reservation schools, but would like some feedback on the Alburquerque schools. Thank you.

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rezzy I did T2T in Gallup, and it was great. In this state, so much depends on finding somebody who doesn't give you the runaround, so it'll probably depend on who's running the program in the Jemez area.

Jul 19, 2008

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Liz Thanks for sharing! I submitted all the paperwork, but can't interview since I live out of state. They did encourage me to apply to the Santa Fe CC on-line program which I have just done. I'm glad you had a good experience. At least you did secure a job, and that's the most important thing.

Jul 19, 2008

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NM wanted in Postcard Exchange

by christine corrado

Jul 8, 2008

Hey all!

The following states are still available for the 2008-2009 POSTCARD EXCHANGE:

AK, CO, CT, DE, HI, ID, IN, IA, LA, MA, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, ND, OR, RI, SD, VT, WV, WY, DC

This a great way for you and your class to learn about the United States and Canada! If interested email me offline at [email removed] ...See More

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TESOL endorsement

by Delilah

Jul 12, 2008

I heard that getting an a TESOL endorsement is fairly easy, an $80 test. I looked through the PED site, but I wasn't able to find any information on where I can take this test. Can anybody direct me to a link with information?

Thank you so much!

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Delilah Hello, I haven't seen any options online, but I do plan to take the TESOL endorsement in January. I will provide the link for the N.M Assessments if this is something that may be helpful to you. :)

On 10/31/08, bouldergin1 wrote: > I took three classes in Kansas five years ago and want > to get endorsed...I am > now in missouri an...See MoreHello, I haven't seen any options online, but I do plan to take the TESOL endorsement in January. I will provide the link for the N.M Assessments if this is something that may be helpful to you. :)

On 10/31/08, bouldergin1 wrote: > I took three classes in Kansas five years ago and want > to get endorsed...I am > now in missouri and have looked around online with no > luck unless I start all over...? Any thoughts? > > > On 10/31/08, bouldergin1 wrote: >> YOU GO GIRL! >> >> On 7/30/08, Delilah wrote: >>> I would have to disagree with you. I teach ELL >>> students all day. The majority of my students are >>> predominately Hispanic (93%). Many, if not the >>> majority, of my students are first generation >>> students to this country. I am very qualified to be >>> TESOL endorsed as I use the sheltering strategies >>> on a daily basis. I am sure this is true for those >>> teachers who take AND PASS the TESOL endorsement >>> assessment. I am truly sorry if you may feel >>> cheated as you had to take classes to be endorsed, >>> but if you look at the test questions...you will >>> see that only someone knowledgeable about the >>> content would be able to distinguish between what >>> is appropriate in each scenario in order to answer >>> correctly. Additionally, the school I work at has >>> many great strides because of the great teachers >>> and administration. In fact, we won a monetary >>> award this year($62,000) because of this >>> improvement. We are also going to be a model school >>> for many of the CCI tools that state requires. So, >>> I feel, it is just a case of sour grapes to put >>> down the standards, which, in turn, insults the >>> teachers here in New Mexico. Yes, New Mexico is >>> unique due to the diversity of our state and the >>> many challenges, but to blame the standards is a >>> way to avoid the real issues. I honestly would >>> think a veteran teacher would know that. I am >>> dealing with students who are poor, whose parents >>> do not speak English, parents with two or more >>> jobs, a school in a high crime area and with these >>> "Standards" we are making GREAT >>> successes. I am proud to be a teacher in New >>> Mexico. This is where my heart is and my students >>> know this. Honestly, with that response, it is >>> probably a good thing you no longer work here in >>> New Mexico. Bottom line, I don't think you are any >>> more qualified to be TESOL endorsed than those >>> teachers who simply take the TESOL assessment and >>> pass. Teachers, like myself, and most teachers in >>> New Mexico who live and practice strategies for our >>> ELL students are VERY qualified and should be >>> recognized. A test is a great way to demonstrate >>> our qualifications. Some teachers may need classes >>> and that is fine as well. There should be options >>> for teachers who are already qualified in a >>> particular content area. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 7/29/08, rw wrote: >>>> Wow, this makes me worry the standards are >>>> totally going downhill! Oh well, I don't live in >>>> NM anymore anyway. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 7/27/08, Delilah wrote: >>>>>> Thanks rw. I actually found out that taking >>>>>> the test is an option for someone who doesn't >>>>>> have all the the credit hours. A fellow >>>>>> teacher of mine has just taken it and passed. >>>>>> She is now TESOL endorsed. An instructional >>>>>> coach that I know has also told me how a >>>>>> couple of teachers have done the same at her >>>>>> school. Lastly, I looked it up on the >>>>>> teachnm.org site. They have allowed teachers >>>>>> to attain this endorsement with classes, of >>>>>> course, and also by passing the Teacher >>>>>> Content test. It is a fairly new change in >>>>>> the requirements. With that being an option, >>>>>> I will be taking my test in November. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for the reply. :) >>>>>> >>>>>> On 7/26/08, rw wrote: >>>>>>> I think you need certain coursework. I'm >>>>>>> pretty sure it is more complicated than >>>>>>> just taking a test. When I did it about 5 >>>>>>> years ago I needed at least 15 credits >>>>>>> including linguistics, spanish and TESOL >>>>>>> courses >>>>> >>>>> I think you can add any endorsement as the 2nd >>>>> or 3rd etc endorsement by test only or >>>>> coursework.

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Delilah Hello, Here is the link for the N.M Teacher Assessments:

[link removed]

I hope this is helpful. :)

On 10/31/08, bouldergin1 wrote: > I took three classes in Kansas five years ago and want > to get endorsed...I am > now in missouri and have looked around online with no > luck unless I start all over...? Any tho...See MoreHello, Here is the link for the N.M Teacher Assessments:

[link removed]

I hope this is helpful. :)

On 10/31/08, bouldergin1 wrote: > I took three classes in Kansas five years ago and want > to get endorsed...I am > now in missouri and have looked around online with no > luck unless I start all over...? Any thoughts? > > > On 10/31/08, bouldergin1 wrote: >> YOU GO GIRL! >> >> On 7/30/08, Delilah wrote: >>> I would have to disagree with you. I teach ELL >>> students all day. The majority of my students are >>> predominately Hispanic (93%). Many, if not the >>> majority, of my students are first generation >>> students to this country. I am very qualified to be >>> TESOL endorsed as I use the sheltering strategies >>> on a daily basis. I am sure this is true for those >>> teachers who take AND PASS the TESOL endorsement >>> assessment. I am truly sorry if you may feel >>> cheated as you had to take classes to be endorsed, >>> but if you look at the test questions...you will >>> see that only someone knowledgeable about the >>> content would be able to distinguish between what >>> is appropriate in each scenario in order to answer >>> correctly. Additionally, the school I work at has >>> many great strides because of the great teachers >>> and administration. In fact, we won a monetary >>> award this year($62,000) because of this >>> improvement. We are also going to be a model school >>> for many of the CCI tools that state requires. So, >>> I feel, it is just a case of sour grapes to put >>> down the standards, which, in turn, insults the >>> teachers here in New Mexico. Yes, New Mexico is >>> unique due to the diversity of our state and the >>> many challenges, but to blame the standards is a >>> way to avoid the real issues. I honestly would >>> think a veteran teacher would know that. I am >>> dealing with students who are poor, whose parents >>> do not speak English, parents with two or more >>> jobs, a school in a high crime area and with these >>> "Standards" we are making GREAT >>> successes. I am proud to be a teacher in New >>> Mexico. This is where my heart is and my students >>> know this. Honestly, with that response, it is >>> probably a good thing you no longer work here in >>> New Mexico. Bottom line, I don't think you are any >>> more qualified to be TESOL endorsed than those >>> teachers who simply take the TESOL assessment and >>> pass. Teachers, like myself, and most teachers in >>> New Mexico who live and practice strategies for our >>> ELL students are VERY qualified and should be >>> recognized. A test is a great way to demonstrate >>> our qualifications. Some teachers may need classes >>> and that is fine as well. There should be options >>> for teachers who are already qualified in a >>> particular content area. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 7/29/08, rw wrote: >>>> Wow, this makes me worry the standards are >>>> totally going downhill! Oh well, I don't live in >>>> NM anymore anyway. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 7/27/08, Delilah wrote: >>>>>> Thanks rw. I actually found out that taking >>>>>> the test is an option for someone who doesn't >>>>>> have all the the credit hours. A fellow >>>>>> teacher of mine has just taken it and passed. >>>>>> She is now TESOL endorsed. An instructional >>>>>> coach that I know has also told me how a >>>>>> couple of teachers have done the same at her >>>>>> school. Lastly, I looked it up on the >>>>>> teachnm.org site. They have allowed teachers >>>>>> to attain this endorsement with classes, of >>>>>> course, and also by passing the Teacher >>>>>> Content test. It is a fairly new change in >>>>>> the requirements. With that being an option, >>>>>> I will be taking my test in November. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for the reply. :) >>>>>> >>>>>> On 7/26/08, rw wrote: >>>>>>> I think you need certain coursework. I'm >>>>>>> pretty sure it is more complicated than >>>>>>> just taking a test. When I did it about 5 >>>>>>> years ago I needed at least 15 credits >>>>>>> including linguistics, spanish and TESOL >>>>>>> courses >>>>> >>>>> I think you can add any endorsement as the 2nd >>>>> or 3rd etc endorsement by test only or >>>>> coursework.

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PDD results

by Delilah

Jul 13, 2008

I am so anxious for my dossier results. I submitted on June 30th. I know it takes 30-60 days, but has anybody experienced getting their results sooner?

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