We should ALL be worried. I work my tail off; I know the misconception is that teachers who are worried have been skating by for far too long. It's all coming at us at once; it's hard for US to figure out who to credit/blame for anything, let alone people not employed by the district. I worry about: -Senate Bill 5 and its ramifications. -Budget cut...See MoreWe should ALL be worried. I work my tail off; I know the misconception is that teachers who are worried have been skating by for far too long. It's all coming at us at once; it's hard for US to figure out who to credit/blame for anything, let alone people not employed by the district. I worry about: -Senate Bill 5 and its ramifications. -Budget cuts and their ramifications. -Kasich's merit pay. Many of us are in grades that will never see a dime of merit pay, but it's a fact that no 4 grader would pass their OAA without the hard work of all the teachers preceding that 4th grade teacher. I'm OK with not getting the $ since I'm not one one under the gun (with scores published on the report card and in local papers, etc); I am NOT ok with local parents wondering if I didn't deserve merit pay when the list is published that Mrs. 4th grade received it, Mrs. 6th grade received it...but Mrs. Kindergarten didn't. If Kasich is trying to pit us against each other, it'll surely work. When Mrs. 5th grade doesn't get it, who is she going to blame? Mrs. 4th grade, of course, for a combination of not preparing the kids adequately, and for stacking the deck so all the low kids are in her class and not Mr. 4th Grade's class, etc.
I could really use some feedback on this! Are there any online programs (for example: Walden, WGU, UOP...or other suggestions...) that are acceptable for obtaining a teaching license?
I've heard as long as the program led to licensure in the school's state, the program would be acceptable. I've completed a program at a brick and mortar school, but now I'd like another license and attending a brick and mortar school won't fit my busy lifestyle. I certainly don't want to invest time and money in a program that won't be accepted when all is said and done.
Has anyone here (in Ohio), taken one of these online programs? I'd love to hear feedback.
On 5/01/11, Wouldluv2teach wrote: > Hi ...See MoreI completed a Post-bacc degree from Western Governors University and obtained a teaching license in Ohio. You apply for the license with an "out of state" application. I just needed a letter from the university stating that the curriculum met the requirements of the state of Ohio. Hope that helps!
On 5/01/11, Wouldluv2teach wrote: > Hi all! > > I could really use some feedback on this! Are there any > online programs (for example: Walden, WGU, UOP...or other > suggestions...) that are acceptable for obtaining a > teaching license? > > I've heard as long as the program led to licensure in the > school's state, the program would be acceptable. I've > completed a program at a brick and mortar school, but now > I'd like another license and attending a brick and mortar > school won't fit my busy lifestyle. I certainly don't want > to invest time and money in a program that won't be > accepted when all is said and done. > > Has anyone here (in Ohio), taken one of these online > programs? I'd love to hear feedback. > > Thanks!
I am looking for an online curriculum writer job, I excel in creativity and writing activities and have a Masters Degree in Curriculum. I am having surgery soon and will need to stay home and get a job online for this year at least. Does anyone know of a lead I can look into?
Hello Shelly...See MoreOn 5/06/11, shelly wrote: > I am looking for an online curriculum writer job, I excel > in creativity and writing activities and have a Masters > Degree in Curriculum. I am having surgery soon and will > need to stay home and get a job online for this year at > least. Does anyone know of a lead I can look into?
Hello Shelly,
Look into ECOT, OHVA, and Ohio Connections Academy. They are all currently hiring.
I'm currently in the United States with the intention of contact with teachers who could be interested in making an educational project for the next academic course 2011-2012, so that science students from Malaga and USA could make a collaborative work and establish a rewarding relationship, using the new technologies.
I´ve already done a science project to enable our students to meet students from another country, while working together and improve their science skills.
If you are interested, I could sent you the project and we could change it, since it´s a flexible project.
I´d like to have the opportunity, also, to visit some schools in Usa to learn about the U.S. educational system, the methodologies used, the available resources ... Would appreciate someone gives me the opportunity to make a visit to your school.
My email address is: [email removed]
Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about it.
Anyone have any pros and cons on selecting one of the 3 plans offered in STRS? It's time to lock into a plan, and I'm looking for some feedback. I read that 85% of teachers in Ohio are in the Defined Benefit Plan. I wonder if there is an advantage to that one, or just a more conservative choice. Thanks
not what you may want to read....Our (public)district needed another preschool special needs teacher. They hired a teacher who was certified p-3 regular ed with a provisional license, which she held and the district renewed while she took her sp ed coursework to be fully certified as a preschool sp ed teacher. While she wasn't fully certified with her sped, at least she was certif...See MoreOur (public)district needed another preschool special needs teacher. They hired a teacher who was certified p-3 regular ed with a provisional license, which she held and the district renewed while she took her sp ed coursework to be fully certified as a preschool sp ed teacher. While she wasn't fully certified with her sped, at least she was certified by grade. Your situation, however, sounds like quite a stretch. I can't imagine that flying in a public school unless you are the son of the superintendent, etc. While I'm happy for you that you are employed, I don't think it's in the best interest of the children. It would be like filling a 4-9 position with a teacher who only has K certification, for example. I'm sorry if I sound negative, but I'm just looking out for those K students with a teacher who has been trained in intermediate education only. I know that some will say it's been like that forever; in the past, a teacher with K--8 certification might get hired for a grade at one extreme when all student teaching and field work was at the other extreme. At least then, though, coursework was geared K-8. Your coursework was geared specifically 4-9. I wish you luck and I hope that you find the K chatboard. It'll be extremely valuable.
On 6/29/11, Catherine wrote: > I attended the University of Toledo graduated in May 2010 a > 2 year provisional license for middle childhood grades 4-9. > It expires in June 2012. I am not sure what I need to do to > renew the license or upgrade it to a professional license. I > just got a job as a kindergarten teacher in a toledo > catholic school. The principal mentioned having the other > kindergarten teacher mentor me? But she wasn't sure if that > was possible because kindergarten isn't my area of > licensure. Does anybody know if this is true or not? Can she > mentor me? And what does this mean in relation to my > licensure?
I think the question is not whether you can have a K teacher as a mentor but instead how is it that you are able to teach without a license in the grade level in which you will be employed? I couldn't even be a long term sub for a fourth grade teacher without being licensed in fourth grade. However, maybe the rules are different for a private school. The ODE will let you know what you need to do to renew or upgrade. Usually to renew you will need to have professional development hours.
I was just laid of in Maryland. I applied in a few counties there, but didn't hear anything. So, I moved back in with family in Oh. Of course, now I'm getting some response from Md. I don't want to go back, but I'm really scared that there are no jobs here. Or that some schools might not want me since I have 5 years of experience and a Master's degree.
On 7/19/11, librarian wrote: > Are there jobs in the Youngstown area (or Western Pa) for > school librarians or any sub jobs? What's the competition > like? And is the salary decent? > > I was just laid of in Maryland. I applied in a few counties > there, but didn't hear anything. So, I moved back in with > family in Oh. Of course, now I'm getting some response from > Md. I don't want to go back, but I'm really scared that > there are no jobs here. Or that some schools might not want > me since I have 5 years of experience and a Master's degree. > > Thanks for any insight.
not a good areaOn 7/28/11, Ohio Transplant wrote: > Ohio jobs are VERY hard to come by. After two years out of > the classroom due to relocating to Ohio, I finally got hired > but I had to sub and tutor. My area is in Early Childhood. > Experience and a Master's Degree was not to my advantage > because it is expensive for the district. Union rules ...See MoreOn 7/28/11, Ohio Transplant wrote: > Ohio jobs are VERY hard to come by. After two years out of > the classroom due to relocating to Ohio, I finally got hired > but I had to sub and tutor. My area is in Early Childhood. > Experience and a Master's Degree was not to my advantage > because it is expensive for the district. Union rules prevent > negotiating salary. Concerning librarian jobs...librarians at > the Early Childhood level are not required to have a degree. > In fact, most of the librarians are actually classified people > and do not have a degree. I believe that the librarians begin > to have a degree in middle or high school. Educators in Ohio > tend to stay in their districts until retirement. As in many > places the economy is forcing districts to layoff. If you are > able to move, I would suggest going down south but I would > hurry since school will be starting there shortly. If you are > offered a job in MD, take it! > > On 7/19/11, librarian wrote: >> Are there jobs in the Youngstown area (or Western Pa) for >> school librarians or any sub jobs? What's the competition >> like? And is the salary decent? >> >> I was just laid of in Maryland. I applied in a few counties >> there, but didn't hear anything. So, I moved back in with >> family in Oh. Of course, now I'm getting some response from >> Md. I don't want to go back, but I'm really scared that >> there are no jobs here. Or that some schools might not want >> me since I have 5 years of experience and a Master's degree. >> >> Thanks for any insight.
Unfortunately that area of Ohio is extremely poor for positions. Even some of the wealthier districts, IE: Canfield, had many terminations this year. The people do not want to pass levies to fund the schools, so of course, it is in the best interest of the students to start getting rid of teachers (sarcasm)