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Trimesters

by Mathgirl

Dec 3, 2008

Any of you teaching or have taught in schools on the trimester schedule? Pros? Cons?

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Legal Advice

by jenn

Dec 9, 2008

hi there!

my boyfriend was just recently "let go" from a private school for drinking a beer in public.

it was not specifically stated in the contract that he could not drink beer in public (he wasn't even in the state!).

he's a first-year teacher, and he was given NO warning.

does he have rights?

(he had...See More

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Teach in OK Is he apart of APOE or OEA? If so then I would get ahold of his union rep. or call the lawyer for his area in the union.

On 12/09/08, jenn wrote: > hi there! > > my boyfriend was just recently "let go" from a private > school for drinking a beer in public. > > it was not specifically stated in the contract that he could ...See More

Dec 9, 2008

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Jessica I would say that since it is a private school and he probably signed a statement saying something to the effect that he will conduct himself in a professional manner and will be a representative of his school, that he is probably up a creek without a paddle. It is not uncommon around here to sign a statement of conduct when hired. Good luck. Jessic...See More

Jan 8, 2009

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Testing

by Shannon

Dec 11, 2008

I graduated from PSU in Kansas, I have taken the PPST Math, C-Base test for the remainder of the testing required for admission to teacher education. I live in Oklahoma and I have recently passed the OPTE. I have sent off for my papers to fill out for my certification and my official transcript from PSU should be arriving anyday. Will I still have ...See More

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Teacher Career Fairs?

by Niki Lisk

Dec 11, 2008

My agency is looking to find qualified, certified teachers. I was wondering if there are Teacher Career Fairs or Job Fairs that I might be unaware of. Do you know of any?

thanks!

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Debbie There are alot of us - "highly qualified professional career teachers" - in the field trying to find jobs. What is the name of your agency

Dec 15, 2008

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Alternative Certification

by Danny B

Dec 15, 2008

I am currently a federal employee looking to get into teaching by way of the Alternative Certication. I am curious to know if there are others who are currently working in the school system who have taken this route and if they can explain how the process worked for them.

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Joe On 12/15/08, Danny B wrote: > I am currently a federal employee looking to get into > teaching by way of the Alternative Certication. I am > curious to know if there are others who are currently > working in the school system who have taken this route and > if they can explain how the process worked for them.

Why do you want...See More

Dec 29, 2008

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mrs.a (para) Our state has a program for paraprofessionals to recieve teacher certification. If you could afford to work on a teaching assistant's salary this might be an option for you. I is hard to make it on a irregular substitute schedule because our state limits the number of days a substitute who is not certified can work. Just a suggestion. A good place ...See More

Jan 11, 2009

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Resident teaching program???

by MS

Dec 18, 2008

I am moving to Oklahoma in the next month and was curious about the resident teaching program. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, which constitutes as Elemetary Ed. there. I have no teaching experience and a teaching certificate in the state I live in. I was told I had to apply for a one year license and participate in the resident teach...See More

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j I work in the OKC area so I'm not familiar on the Tulsa area schools/hiring practices...

I know resident teachers here are assigned a mentor teacher in the school and usually someone from the local college (I think?). In my district, they have to attend monthly meetings with all the resident teachers to discuss various topics. You are cons...See More

Dec 19, 2008

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Stacey Yes it is paid. You teach just like normal you are just observed more often by a group of people. It is not bad. I just finished my resident year and unless you are a horrible teacher or have a god awful committee they will pass you. Just don't do anything unethical and just meet the requirements and you will be fine

Feb 22, 2009

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OSAT 50 &51

by Shannon

Dec 30, 2008

I need to take the OSAT 50 & 51. Do I have to take both of these subtests at the same time or can I only take one and then another the next time it is offered?

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hh Yes you have to take them together. Its sorta like one test. It is just one testing sesson. But two test you have to pass. If you pass #50 and not #51 you only have to retake the #51 part though.

On 12/30/08, Shannon wrote: > I need to take the OSAT 50 & 51. Do I have to take both > of these subtests at the same time or can I onl...See More

Jan 2, 2009

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Shannon H. Thank you!!

On 1/02/09, hh wrote: > Yes you have to take them together. Its sorta like one test. > It is just one testing sesson. But two test you have to pass. > If you pass #50 and not #51 you only have to retake the #51 > part though. > > On 12/30/08, Shannon wrote: >> I need to take the OSAT 50 & 51. Do I h...See More

Jan 2, 2009

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Vocal test in February

by Beth

Jan 4, 2009

I am taking the Vocal test in February. This is my second time to take it. Can anyone suggest something more to study than the online study guide?? I haven't had music for 18 yrs and that was just Music Apprecation class.

Thanks

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Pen Pals Wanted: First Grade- Rural Environment

by Sharon W.

Jan 10, 2009

Hi- I am looking for pen pals to write to who live in a rural community. I teach 12 first grade special education students in New York City. We'd love to hear about your lives, and tell you about ours. Thank you. Sharon

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mrs.a Hi Mrs. W. I am only a para so I will have to clear it with our only first grade teacher. Our first grade only has 12 students and we are as rural as you can get. We have a small school outside of Holdenville, OK. Our kids are active in agriculture and things of this nature. It would be really neat to hear about children in New York City. If you wo...See More

Jan 11, 2009

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OSAT Early Childhood

by mrs. a (para)

Jan 11, 2009

Has anyone taken the OSAT Early Childhood recently? If so which ages did you think it most pertained to and what advice to you have for me?

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lindsey On 1/11/09, mrs. a (para) wrote: > Has anyone taken the OSAT Early Childhood recently? If so > which ages did you think it most pertained to and what > advice to you have for me?

Did you get any advice? I take it next mont

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Lisa On 4/08/10, lindsey wrote: > On 1/11/09, mrs. a (para) wrote: >> Has anyone taken the OSAT Early Childhood recently? If so >> which ages did you think it most pertained to and what >> advice to you have for me? > > Did you get any advice? I take it next mont Are there any study guides for osat early childhood.

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