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slap on the hand!

by teacher4hire

Dec 5, 2008

Recently, at our school, a third-grade boy held three other boys in the restroom with a cap gun that they thought was real, by pointing it at their heads and threatening them. This boy was held the rest of the day in "in-school suspension" and sent back to class. Am I overly strict, or do these consequences seem INCREDIBLY light? -thanks

SF We have zero tolerance at our school. If this was to happen at my school they SHOULD be suspended. I had a child who got suspended for something completly light...this seems major!

On 12/05/08, teacher4hire wrote: > Recently, at our school, a third-grade boy held three other > boys in the restroom with a cap gun that they thought was...See More

Dec 14, 2008

by Fran

Dec 7, 2008

I took the NM TESOL this semester and passed it. Although it was a very long test (100 questions), I thought it was a farce. Anyone can pass that test. In fact, there are teachers at my school who don't have a clue about teaching our diverse group of ELL students who are TESOL-certified. No coursework is required. No actual knowledge is required. A...See More

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Jon A. On 12/07/08, Fran wrote: How I agree with you Fran. I'm only a substitute here in Alb. and thinking to take the TESOL test since I have taken most of the courses with UNM. I just am subbing here at Montazuma ES. taking with a daul language 2nd grade teacher from Spain that doesn't understand much English which she had a diversity of students in her...See More

Mar 13, 2009

Jon A. On 12/07/08, Fran wrote: How I agree with you Fran. I'm only a substitute here in Alb. and thinking to take the TESOL test since I have taken most of the courses with UNM. I just am subbing here at Montazuma ES. taking with a daul language 2nd grade teacher from Spain that doesn't understand much English which she had a diversity of students in her...See More

Mar 13, 2009

by Robert Schubert

Dec 20, 2008

I cut and pasted the requirements for N.M teacher certification through reciprocity. I meet all the criteria except I haven't taken a teacher competency exam. Are there any circumstances under which I do not have to take a competency test to obtain NM teacher certification?

Option 2 – Reciprocity

Possess a bachelor’s and/or a ...See More

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brendie On 5/05/09, Liz wrote: > On 1/24/09, cjode wrote: >> I applied and was fully licensed without taking any tests. I had >> taken tests in TX: the TECAT which was the first step to prove >> teacher competence in 1985, and the tests I had taken to get >> ELA/Reading cert. in TX But NM did not require any more tests from >&...See More

May 7, 2009

audrey oh man, I know I way late on this one, but I hope you've looked into getting granted a level 2. If you are on level one then in a few years they make you do this crazy dossier project to prove you are a good teacher (plus a huge fee). If you don't do it, your license expires and you can't teach.

Sep 7, 2009

NMteacher's salaries

by CBrown

Dec 24, 2008

What school district pay highest in Albuquerque area?

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MOM On 8/13/09, Lori wrote: > Forgot to mention..we just got a 1.5% pay cut. They > mismanaged/bankrupted our retirement fund and have to build it > back up. No reality set in my friend (retired) at 48 she had done her 25 years!!

Aug 15, 2009

Audrey On 12/24/08, CBrown wrote: > What school district pay highest in Albuquerque area?

Albuquerque is all one district. Rio Rancho is next door but I'm not sure what their rates are. I just moved out of there to CA, where teachers make a crazy amount, but cost of living is equally or more crazy (not that there is even one single job for the...See More

Sep 7, 2009

Special education teaching positions

by Tim in Michigan

Jan 20, 2009

Considering a move from Michigan to NM..possible four corners area. Can anyone tell me what the job market looks like in Kirtland / Farmington?

School Project from NH - looking for your help

by Jacob George

Jan 20, 2009

My name is Jacob George. I'm a fourth grader at Troy Elementary School in Troy, NH. I'm looking for more information about your state and things to do in New Mexico as well as facts about your state and anything else on your state you think is interesting. I picked New Mexico as my state because I think your state is cool. Do you think the kids in ...See More

2009 New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium Applications Now Open

by Hispanic College Fund and New Mexico MESA

Feb 5, 2009

High School Students! Apply to Participate in the 2009 New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium

Would you like to: * Compete for $14,000 in scholarships? * Experience life on a college campus for four days and three nights? * Meet new friends like you who are interested in going to college? * Learn more about your culture? * Learn about the col...See More

Can I become a teacher with a dwi?

by lnfjim

Feb 11, 2009

5 years ago a I got a dui and in the same year was charged with intent to sell marijuana, but was never convicted. Since then I have had no incidents with the law and have received my bachelor's degree. I am interested in pursuing a master's in elementary education to become a teacher. Is this still possible with my record?

Thomas Dougherty On 2/11/09, lnfjim wrote: > 5 years ago a I got a dui and in the same year was charged > with intent to sell marijuana, but was never convicted. > Since then I have had no incidents with the law and have > received my bachelor's degree. I am interested in pursuing > a master's in elementary education to become a teacher. Is > this...See More

May 17, 2009

NJ/4th I honestly don't know what to tell you, but I would certainly find an answer before you go for that Master's! You don't want to be in student loan debt and unable to work. I wonder if you could find more information on the DOE website or if you could call anonymously? I've heard stories of teachers coming to school drunk - or drinking on the job! -...See More

Jul 5, 2009

certification as elem. science/math teacher

by teacher4hire

Feb 15, 2009

I'm a 3rd grade teacher wanting to become certified as a sci./math teacher for elem.-in anticipation of added interest in this in the Obama future. Do I just get my secondary cert. in these subjects, or is there another way?

Any layoffs in New Mexico

by barb

Feb 21, 2009

My sister is a special education teacher and is thinking of moving to New Mexico to be near our folks. I told her she should be think twice. Are schools doing OK in NM or are they planning layoffs like the rest of the country.

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