Im looking for a teacher interested in joining a Postcard Exchange with schools from all 50 states. We have several states already participating, but we do need a school from Oregon. It can be any grade level, incorporating this activity into a lesson for any grade is appropriate. If you are interested please email me with your school address and I will reply with a listing of all the schools participating so far. Thank you! -Liz [email removed]
Help someone, I need a straight answer regarding whether you need a Masters degree in Oregon to renew your license. I asked so many people, universities, principals, superintendents, and the TSCP, but no one can still give me the straight answer. This is my situation: I have a bachelors degree. I got a multi subject teaching credential from California. (Teaching credential program consisted of 38 smemester hour units). I have all the requirements for an Oregon license. After getting an Oregon Initial license, will I need to get a Masters degree? Some say yes, some say no. Which is it? TSCP told me that they changed the policy and now they will accept 45 quarter hour units of post bachelors classes in liew of the masters degree. So does that mean my 37 semester units will count towards the equivalent of the masters degree, or do I have to start all over and get 45 units of graduate courses? Help, does anyone know or experienced the same confusion as me?
On 10/31/05, Laststraw wrote: > Shelley, > I have been teaching for over 30 years and have never heard > of a state that requires its teachers to have a master's > degree to renew a teaching certificate;
Oregon DID pass a law requiring all new teachers to have a master's within six years. However, it is my understanding that this has been changed. If TSCP told you that a master's was not required, then I would tend to believe them. (well, maybe I would...) However, the post graduate hours should be converted into quarters. They have a formula for that. I think if you have a letter in writing from TSCP and you know what the formula is for converting semester credits into quarter credits, you should be able to figure it out.
OR does not require you to have a MA yet, but if you want to get hired than you will need one. Most universities in Oregon have a one year program that you can complete without having to re-do your cert. or student teaching. Although, you will need to have an oregon license before you can get hired. Also job availabily depends on the area. If you want to get hired in Portland, you have a good chance if you are highly qualified because the district is a big mess and falling apart. If you want to get a job in Lake Oswego or Beaverton, the two top districts in the Portland/Metro area, good luck. My mother has been teaching in Beaverton for almost thirty years and the problem is that the teachers are not retiring because of poor benifits. Look else where in the state or if you want to live in Portland, try Vancouver WA. Good Luck!
Does your district have a plan in case of a bird flu pandemic? It may or may not happen, obviously, but if it does, it could be a terrible thing. Will schools be among the first places shut down because the flu can spread quickly through a classroom, or will they stay open because they are such a critical part of societal infrastructure? If it hits, a classroom is NOT going to be a safe place for anyone.
I invite you and your students to visit my Monday through Saturday column in the San Antonio Express and News called Jorge Aleman's Math Minute.
Since 1991 , I have used newspapers to provide basic math lessons. My goal is to expand Math Minute , via newspapers , nation-wide!
Another goal of mine is to introduce America to Long Multi-topic equation instruction. Via this teaching strategy , I teach the reading-writing-math connection plus Job and Life skills.
I realize that the job market for teachers is very competitive. I am considering returning to the workforce and going for my Masters in Teaching. Generally speaking, where do you feel the demand will be.. elementary, middle school, or high school. In addition, would it be better to select Science/Math/Technology vs. Language/Literacy as an emphasis.
Curious about your thought. It's a big investment to go back to school and I would like to make smart choices along the way. Any additional advice or comments is appreciated.
On 12/09/05, Julie H. wrote: > Generally speaking, where do you feel the demand will be.. elementary, middle school, or high school.
Becoming highly qualified in math or science (biology and chemistry particularly) up to the secondary level seems to be the ticket to a teaching job these days, but even that won't guarantee you a job in Oregon. I will be trying to get a placement in Bend, OR next year, but I think I'll have to do a lot of subbing first. Currently I teach math in Las Vegas, and would need to get my masters before pursuing opportunities in Oregon, but I think I'll sub first to make sure I want to spend the bucks.
Meanwhile, contact the school districts and find out what areas they are short on or what they feel they will need in a year or two. That will give you a much better idea. Good luck.
Cynthia
In addition, would it be better to > select Science/Math/Technology vs. Language/Literacy as an > emphasis. > > Curious about your thought. It's a big investment to go > back to school and I would like to make smart choices along > the way. Any additional advice or comments is appreciated. > > Thank you.
On 12/09/05, Julie H. wrote: > I realize that the job market for teachers is very > competitive. I am considering returning to the workforce > and going for my Masters in Teaching. Generally speaking, > where do you feel the demand will be.. elementary, middle > school, or high school. In addition, would it be better to > select Science/Math/Technology vs. Language/Literacy as an > emphasis. > > Curious about your thought. It's a big investment to go > back to school and I would like to make smart choices along > the way. Any additional advice or comments is appreciated. > > Thank you.
Online Raters Needed for HSTW Program (High Schools That Work)
Who: Teachers and Individuals with Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mathematics, general science, English, and/or language arts. Current or prior teaching experience at high school or middle school levels is highly desirable. Middle school teachers should be experienced in Algebra. Graduate students (Teaching Assistants) and substitute teachers are also welcome to apply.
Applicants must be residents of the United States.
What: To score HSTW student responses to open-ended performance questions by computer, using ETS scoring rubrics
Where: HSTW raters will use the Online Scoring NetworkTM (OSN) system to evaluate examinees’ responses using a computer from their home or office.
When: February 1 – March 5, 2006
Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university Scorers must have computers that meet the minimum hardware and software requirement (please see [link removed])
Training: Approved applicants will self-train using the online tutorial followed by certification. Successful certification is required to score.
Schedule: Raters are required to work in four or eight hour increments up to a maximum of 40 hours a week.
Compensation: Approved and certified raters earn $15 an hour
Public education in Texas is in BIG trouble! We have a politician in Austin who is from Arlington, and is the head of the education committee. His name is Kent Grusendorf anf he hates teachers! He blames teachers for his son's suicide, and has been punishing teachers since he was elected. If he gets re-elected, we will lose our continuing contracts. We'll also lose our 22-1 class cap for K-3, and our 30-minute duty-free lunch (I never knew those existed until I came to Texas!) He supports vouchers, which as we all know takes money from public education. There is a lady running against him this year who has a good chance of defeating him. Her name is Diane Patrick. Early voting for this primary election is Feb 21 - March 3, and the regular election is March 7. We have it on good authority that he plans to initiate a nasty smear campaign against her just prior to the primary. Those of us who care about our children are asking that voters who live in District 94 call, write, or email their friends and family to ask them to vote for Diane Patrick. We're even asking those dyed-in-the-wool, straight-Democrat-ticket voters to, JUST THIS ONCE, to vote in the primary, vote early, and vote for Diane Patrick. If you have friends or family in the Arlington, Texas, area please forward this email to them and ask them to help us defeat Kent Grusendorf. Thanks, and have a great rest-of-the-year!
I have actually been to the job fair twice. I got both my teaching jobs there. One was in Arizona (my first) and then I came back to Oregon. I went last year and it was very different than the year before. There were only about half the districts and many were not hiring at the moment but were collecting applications for when they had a better idea of their budget. If you are within driving distance, I would go. If you aren't I would find a more local one or utilize edzapp as almost all the jobs are posted there for Oregon and that is where most of the districts pull their information. I had to formally go through edzapp for my job. Hope this helps.
On 10/31/05, Laststraw wrote:
> Shelley,
> I have been teaching for over 30 years and have never heard
> of a state that requires its teachers to have a master's
> degree to renew a teaching certificate;
Oregon DID pass a law requiring all new teachers to have a
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