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Writing In Your Classrooms

by Brooke

Dec 5, 2022

Hello everyone! I am an education student who goes to college for childhood and special education. I have two questions for teachers about writing. My first question is how do you teach writing in your classroom? My second question is for students who are about average or below average of the grade level, how do you differentiate writing for those ...See More

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Free Stem Tutoring Program for Young Girls

by Synthia Shohel

Feb 23, 2022

I am junior in Stuyvesant HS and am seeking mentees for a program Steminism, aiming to tutor young girls for free in stem-related topics. Please reply if you are interested in sharing this opportunity to your students or email steminism.stuy@gmail.com

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Sub-Para;s and dismissal

by NIceNIce

Jun 9, 2021

Hi, Are Sub-Para's allowed to dismiss a student to their adult at dismissal? I remember being told no but I can't find it written anywhere.

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Initial Certification

by Burt

May 23, 2021

Hello!

I have a bachelors in math and would like to get an initial certification for New York. I do not have a Masters degree, but have a year of experience teaching math. I have two years of experience teaching in general. Does anyone know the best course of action for me?

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ATSW elementary

by Yazzi0811

Sep 30, 2020

Hello,

Does anyone have any reliable study guides for the atsw exam?

I would forever be grateful, thank you!

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renewing ny teacher certificate (initial)

by Dana

Jul 26, 2020

hi does anyone know how I can renew my public school teacher certificate (initial)? it expires the end of August and there is no one to talk to.

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DiazG Did you try to email someone in your region?

Jul 27, 2020

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jeniffer call the department of education, they said that will be ready up to 60 day,

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violence in the classroom

by teacherfilm2020

Jan 20, 2020

Each day when a teacher walks into a classroom, they face a wealth of uncertainties. Which students will show up? Will there be a fire drill? Will students be attentive and engaged, or aloof and disruptive? What new edicts will be sent down from the administration this week? Will I have time for lunch with all the grading I have due for sixth perio...See MoreEach day when a teacher walks into a classroom, they face a wealth of uncertainties. Which students will show up? Will there be a fire drill? Will students be attentive and engaged, or aloof and disruptive? What new edicts will be sent down from the administration this week? Will I have time for lunch with all the grading I have due for sixth period? All important concerns, but increasingly, teachers must also question whether acts or threats of violence will impact their workday. This violence is an issue that many teachers have dealt with, that few other professions experience, and that the public should be made aware of.

I am a filmmaker in New York City searching for teachers to speak to about their experiences in classroom settings where violence was (or is) an active problem or a disturbing backdrop to their career. My father was a teacher and his experiences and those of many friends drive my interest in this subject. I am writing a film about a teacher who must confront the parents of a student she believes may become violent, and I would like to talk with teachers who have dealt with this problem in their classrooms. I will film these interviews and cut a short documentary giving voice to this issue.

I would love to speak to teachers with a wide range of experiences, from the minor (being kicked by a pre-schooler during a tantrum) to the more serious (threatened by a high school student) to the catastrophic (acts of gun violence). I would also like to hear from teachers who have not experienced violence directly, but are affected by it through community issues, media coverage, etc. Teachers may face potentially dangerous situations every time they walk into a classroom, and their stories should be told.

I will bring a very small crew to you for an interview at your convenience that should last a couple of hours, including setup and breakdown. I will guide you through a series of questions in telling your story, and I am open to whatever you would like to share. Please email teacherfilm2020@gmail.com with brief answers to the questions below and I will reach out to discuss and schedule an interview.

Thank you so much.

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Experience with classroom violence:

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Hello, fellow NYC teachers!

by NYC teacher

Jul 16, 2019

I have been in the system, on and off, for several years. I have resigned twice and had no issued getting hired at different schools. This May I was hired by another school and as always got nominated through the Applicant Gateway. My issue is my background check has been going on for 6 weeks now. In the previous years this process took the longest...See More

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SUB paraprofessional question..

by Diane

Apr 1, 2019

Hi! I was wondering if anyone can tell me what is the process of becoming a sub para to then becoming a full time para? I'd like to know how to become a sub para.. what would I have to do? I noticed on the doe website that nominations are currently closed but is there anything that I can do in the meantime? Like maybe start taking the necessary wor...See More

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Mrs Vylmary Hi Diane. I just did the same. You need to set up a teach account, http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/ then look up certification requirements and it will let you know what you need. Then go to https://edtrainingcenter.csod.com/client/edtrainingcenter/default.aspx and create an account. On there you'll be able to start trainings. You have to...See More

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Getting Scores

by JustJulie

Sep 16, 2018

I used to work for the NYCDOE and left for another job in a different district. I now need a copy of my MOSL and MPTS ratings for my new job. My DOE email is no longer active. Are there any suggestions as to how I can get these?

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