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Want to move back to ohio

by Kerri

Aug 23, 2009

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I am from Ohio and left 5 years ago after I graduated to teach down south. I knew then I would not get a job because of the market, so I decided to go where they were hiring. After this year I would really like to move back to Ohio. What is the job market like? What should I do to get my name out there and get noticed? I am ready to ...See More

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kerri On 8/23/09, Tina/OH wrote: > Do you know where you would be moving to? If so, I'd look at > the districts within that area and apply to them. Check the > district websites on a regular basis too. My district, located > in NE Ohio, had 15 openings this year. There are jobs out > there but you need to be aggressive in looking and letti...See More

Aug 24, 2009

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Tina/5/OH Kerri,

I'm about an hour and a half southeast of Cleveland. I'm in a rural school district that is in the middle of Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Our district doesn't typically have that many openings at one time, but we have a number of teachers who have retired. Best wishes on your job search!

Tina

Aug 31, 2009

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Special Education Teachers

by Jane

Aug 28, 2009

Is a teacher in Ohio authorized to tube feed a student or should there be a medical professional available to do this?

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M.Ken Hello Jane,

Tube feeding is considered a special need not a medical need in the district that I used to teach in. A RN or LPN came in to complete the feed as it has some aspects that were beyond my training as a special education teacher. If your district is not offering a nurse contact your local ESC. If the ESC is unable or unwilling to ...See More

Aug 30, 2009

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Jane On 8/30/09, M.Ken wrote: > Hello Jane, > > Tube feeding is considered a special need not a medical need > in the district that I used to teach in. A RN or LPN came in > to complete the feed as it has some aspects that were beyond > my training as a special education teacher. If your district > is not offering a nurse contact yo...See More

Sep 1, 2009

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Special Ed question

by wondering

Aug 28, 2009

I teach in GA and we are phasing out resource rooms and departmentalized special ed (content area classes taught by SPED teacher to all SPED kids w/ a parapro). My district claims that we are mandated to have 80 something % of SPED students in general ed classes. So they have created tons of inclusion classes and put everyone except in these classe...See More

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Crystal On 8/28/09, wondering wrote: > I teach in GA and we are phasing out resource rooms and > departmentalized special ed (content area classes taught by > SPED teacher to all SPED kids w/ a parapro). My district > claims that we are mandated to have 80 something % of SPED > students in general ed classes. So they have created tons > o...See MoreOn 8/28/09, wondering wrote: > I teach in GA and we are phasing out resource rooms and > departmentalized special ed (content area classes taught by > SPED teacher to all SPED kids w/ a parapro). My district > claims that we are mandated to have 80 something % of SPED > students in general ed classes. So they have created tons > of inclusion classes and put everyone except in these > classes except for severally disabled students. This is > insane. I have taught inclusion classes before in NY and it > was wonderful. THis is because we placed students there who > would be successful in that environment. For example, in > GA, I have a ninth grade student with an IQ of 55, who is a > non-reader in an inclusion geography class. She is expected > to do everything everyone else does...I can't take her out > of the room to test (supposedly this is illegal in GA).I > could go on and on about this. My question is do schools in > OH still have resource rooms or departmentalized SPED? > Sorry about the rambling, but I'm frustrated down here.

Ohio does have resource rooms, but primarily for those who are more severe. It is true that Ohio is now including the majority of special needs students in the general ed. classroom. They are using the 3 tiers of instruction model. However, at the school I teach at, there are two students in seventh grade whose IQ's are far below 70 that are mainstreamed into the gen. ed. room. They, however, get a binder of work, for the basic subjects from the Intervention Specialist. They are documented as receiving an ability adjusted curriculum on their report cards. They can't do the work of their classmates, however are there primarily for the socialization aspect. They work on their math pages, when the rest of the class works on math, etc. These two children will be receiving transition services on their IEP's probably more toward life skills or some type of job training. I know it's been hard on one of the students as she is made fun of and doesn't understand comments made by others. She is functioning at the early childhood level. I often wonder at what point inclusion holds back the students who could really be challenged even more. However, I don't want to isolate the others just because of their ability levels.

Aug 28, 2009

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Teaching Kids About Entrepreneurship

by Adrienne

Aug 28, 2009

This site offers an excellent Entrepreneurship Workbook and Teaching Series for elementary and junior high school students.

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studying for the PLT exam

by divinity29

Aug 29, 2009

I need to study for the PLT exam and I need LOTS of help. Are there any candidates who have struggled with taking the exam and need a study partner??? Please respond back if this is you.

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Robert On 8/29/09, divinity29 wrote: > I need to study for the PLT exam and I need LOTS of help. > Are there any candidates who have struggled with taking the > exam and need a study partner??? Please respond back if > this is you.

I am in the process of retaking it again the next go round. I missed it by 6 points the first time. If y...See More

Oct 6, 2009

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some advice Just some advice on taking the PLT. I was tol when i took it to be sure to answer the extended response questions using a lot of teacher jargon that you learned in school. Be sure to do a lot of name dropping....Piaget, etc. Also, answer the questions the way you were taught the "real world" works while you were in teacher prep (although any real t...See More

Oct 7, 2009

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School Visits/Children's Books

by Maria Luisa Retana

Aug 29, 2009

Good Morning OH. Principals, librarians, teachers, and events’ coordinators, For the 2009-2010 school year High Desert Productions recommends booking six months prior to your desired date. Our busiest time of the year is from January-May. Therefore been the first semester of the traditional school year more flexible. We are also available to pres...See More

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Looking for Smartboard Accessories

by Sarah Waters

Aug 30, 2009

I'm looking for the eraser and eraser cup, the pens, and a USB cord for a Smartboard 560 model. Used would be fine as long as they are in good condition. Anybody know where I can find them?

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Anyone know how much private tutors usually charge in Ohio?

by JoeOhio

Aug 31, 2009

Anyone have an idea of what they charge? Thanks

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elana On 8/31/09, JoeOhio wrote: > Anyone have an idea of what they charge? Thanks

It depends on where in ohio you are, the length of time you are tutoring , the subject matter and the age of the child. I have a family that I have known for years that I tutor their kids for $25 and hour which is really on the inexpensive end! but they are fro...See More

Sep 1, 2009

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JoeOhio On 8/31/09, M.Ken wrote: > In southwestern Ohio I was making $25 per hour and supplying all > of the support materials for elementary and middle school > students. My high school ACT/SAT prep tutoring students > supplied the materials I requested and I charged $20 per half > hour due to the level of instruction required. I hope this ...See More

Sep 2, 2009

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certification question

by jessia

Sep 2, 2009

I am certified in GA as a special ed general cur, and HQ in reading and social science up to grade 8 cognitive level. I had a history/poli sci major as part of a dual major with my education major for my undergrad. Does anyone know if this will allow me to be HQ in history or will I have to take a praxis?

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