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Northwest Classen fires gay teacher

by Anonymous for good reason

May 12, 2009

I heard on the news that NW Classen fired Joe Quigley, quite possibly due to his continued support and advocacy for LGBT students and the Gay/Straight Alliance.

I am NOT looking to start a morality war on this board. My ONLY question is - is 'sexual orientation' a protected status with the Oklahoma State Board of Education?

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Being gay is considered "for cause"? br> > No, it is not protected. I was fired in November because I > was being 'openly' gay with my adult co-workers (some, not > all). I was told by my OEA lawyer that since the Oklahoma > Legislature passed the bill that superintendents could fire > anyone for 'cause' that there had been a witch-hunt amongst > known gay teacher...See More

Mar 9, 2012

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Annonymous for legal reasons On 3/09/12, Being gay is considered "for cause"? wrote: > >> >> No, it is not protected. I was fired in November because I >> was being 'openly' gay with my adult co-workers (some, not >> all). I was told by my OEA lawyer that since the Oklahoma >> Legislature passed the bill that superintendents could fire >>...See More

Mar 22, 2012

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Crystal Jones

by Kathy Yarberry

May 14, 2009

I'm looking for a Mrs. Crystal Jones that taught at Porter Junior High in 2004-2005. I have a letter of appreciation for you from one of your former students.

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Whew! Passed the OGET!

by future teacher

May 15, 2009

WHEW! I've been stressed and stressed seeing all of the posts from people who could not pass the OGET. I took it for the first time on April 18th and just got my passing score... a 281/300.

My advice - legitimately study, relax, and you'll do fine. I REALLY suggest paying the $30 for the XAMonline OGET study guide. I bought it at Barnes an...See More

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Also future teacher I also got my OGET results. I scored a 264. I did not really study or buy the online exam lit. But all in all it wasnt bad.

On 5/15/09, future teacher wrote: > WHEW! I've been stressed and stressed seeing all of the > posts from people who could not pass the OGET. I took it > for the first time on April 18th and just got my passin...See More

May 16, 2009

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Angela On 5/15/09, future teacher wrote: > WHEW! I've been stressed and stressed seeing all of the > posts from people who could not pass the OGET. I took it > for the first time on April 18th and just got my passing > score... a 281/300. > > My advice - legitimately study, relax, and you'll do > fine. I REALLY suggest paying the $30 ...See More

Sep 16, 2009

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OGET and OSAT World History/Geography (018)

by Craig Carpenter

May 17, 2009

I am going to take the OGET and the OSAT World History/Geography tests on July 25, 2009. I have a degree in Criminal Justice and am doing the alternative certification through Troops to Teachers. I am really nervous and do not know what to expect. Any advice would help me. I have purchased the OGET Prep Guide, OSAT World History/Geography Secrets S...See More

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Multimedia Workshop Still Has Openings

by Carol Knopes

May 18, 2009

Oklahoma Teachers,

Apply today for the RTNDF Oklahoma Multimedia Workshop, July 23-27 at the University of Oklahoma.

Learn multimedia storytelling, basic video, audio, web design – and more.

This workshop is funded through a generous grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation and is produced in conjun...See More

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june tcrp interviews

by anxious

May 18, 2009

anyone know when june tcrp interviews are?

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june tcrp interviews

by anxious

May 18, 2009

anyone know when june tcrp interviews are?

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House Bill 1333

by Max

May 19, 2009

It's my understanding that thanks to HB 1333. The last opportunity for a person to test in for certification in early childhood, elementary, or special education will be in Sep. of 2009. A teacher education program will be required on Nov.1st.

It looks like they have made changes to other parts of the alt certified program as well. Such a...See More

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Dana Steph or others, Is Max's information correctly presented about the Sept 09 test being the last one pre-new program and Nov 1st deadline as well.

Secondly, if someone is on the alternative certification route already in a different subject area and is wanting to do early childhood or special education, how does the deadline effect him or ...See More

May 23, 2009

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tmg er my understanding, I believe that once you're in, you're in... You might call the Alt Program and verify, but I'm pretty sure you will proceed as normal.

On 5/23/09, Dana wrote: > Steph or others, Is Max's information correctly presented about > the Sept 09 test being the last one pre-new program and Nov 1st > deadline as well....See More

Jun 23, 2009

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OPTE

by Tess

May 19, 2009

Hey there! Getting ready to take the OPTE in a week and a half or so...I'm not really concerned about the multiple choice part, since I usually do fairly well on things like that. However, I am a little nervous about the essay portion!! Does anyone have any additional advice/info/insights to help me out? I have looked over the study guide provided....See More

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I think it is a good idea to read the essay questions first and then do the multiple choice parts of the tests. I did this and it gave me some time to 'think' about my response while I was taking the multiple choice part. I know it sounds weird, but it really did help. I scored very high. Also, remember that while you want to project a competent image, the graders will not be ...See More

May 20, 2009

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hillary On 5/20/09, I think it is a good idea to wrote: > read the essay questions first and then do the multiple choice > parts of the tests. I did this and it gave me some time to > 'think' about my response while I was taking the multiple > choice part. I know it sounds weird, but it really did help. I > scored very high. Also, remember t...See More

May 20, 2009

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OSAT 50 & 51, Elementary Ed

by Megan

May 20, 2009

How difficult is this OSAT in comparison to the OGET? I passed that with no problems. I'm a little worried about this OSAT.

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misshel Just review the practice test on the website, it is very similar. There are 3 essays, mine were : How would you teach cause and effect, what would you do if you taught a lesson and the students didn't seem to get it/pass it, (or something similar to that-it's hard to remember), and I can't remember the 3rd one. The questions are all pretty easy- ju...See More

May 20, 2009

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