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Research Study

by Archna

Dec 8, 2011

K-6th Grade Teachers, please participate in my dissertation study by completing this survey: [link removed]

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Technology for Teacher-Parent Interaction

by Meera Subramaniam

Jan 4, 2012

I am researching a model where technology can enable equitable access to quality education in schools globally. I would like to know from teacher's point of view what you would expect technology in schools to provide you with. It could be anything from parent- teacher interaction , teacher announcements etc. It would be of great help if you can sha...See More

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Model Student Assistance Program

by Jeanne Levy

Jan 24, 2012

The February 15, 16 & 17, 2012, seminar is offered free to teachers in Oregon. MSAP addresses all at-risk youth behaviors while staying specific to the educational concerns of behavior, attendance, health and academics. The professionally-led seminars are paid for by the Masons of Oregon. They also cover the cost of materials, meals, lodging (t...See More

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Virtual and In-Person Classroom Management Classes Set

by Ruth Herman Wells

Feb 3, 2012

Got Problem Kids? Here's your Problem Student Problem-Solver Conference. You name the problems and this workshop delivers hundreds of immediate, problem-stopping answers. You will leave with innovative, more effective strategies for bad behavior, poor motivation, work refusal, violence, conflict, bad attitudes, and more. College credit and clock ho...See More

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Teaching positions

by Rippy

Feb 22, 2012

Thinking of changing career to teaching after being laid off from previous profession. Is it wise idea to jump in at this time from employment point of view?

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Undergrad/Masters from Oregon The story seems the same year after year. When I graduated the lack of timber industry was the big reason of so many lay offs. 3 people from my class got half time jobs in varying parts of the state. I landed a full time job in California about a month after the regular school year started. I may have been the only full time teacher out of my group...See More

Sep 15, 2012

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anon Oregon has LOTS of classified help in the school districts; unfortunately, at least in Jackson County school districts, the majority of classified help is part-time with NO benefits. The "game" seems to work like this: You have to get in the sub pool for classified help, and then they move you into part-time work if they like you enough. Then after...See MoreOregon has LOTS of classified help in the school districts; unfortunately, at least in Jackson County school districts, the majority of classified help is part-time with NO benefits. The "game" seems to work like this: You have to get in the sub pool for classified help, and then they move you into part-time work if they like you enough. Then after a fashion, the part-timer moves into a full-time or at least a benefited job. In the district where I am subbing classified, there are a lot of assignments.

Of course, the substitute teaching pool is used as a hiring pool for regular positions, but unfortunately, there are so many people in these pools, it is virtually impossible to make any money at it in most of the districts, so most have their names in multiple districts. Everybody is gunning for long-term sub jobs, which in turn can lead to regular positions.

I don't know how many teachers get hired right out of the classified pool; I am trying to find this out first-hand as a classified sub trying to get steady work after four years of underemployment thanks to a Nevada district that treated me like garbage. I have a sub license although I have two credentials from Nevada. Because I didn't have three years in one subject area and my Oregon transitional expired, I cannot apply for any certified job in Oregon until I get a clear credential via taking those idiot tests. Not easy to do when I am flat broke.

One advantage Oregon has over the Nevada district where I worked is the fact there ARE classified positions in the school where the employees actually assist the teachers, not just in the instruction, but also in the paperwork and preparation area. There are instructional assistants, crossing guards, playground monitors, and clerical teacher assistants. I just finished a sub classified assignment this past week, and the work the teachers have just to prepare is just tremendous. In Nevada, the teachers have to do all the work in preparation, laminating, copying, correcting papers, playground duty, and so forth. At least teachers have help up here. The union up here may have something to do with this. Nevada's "unions" are garbage.

On 9/15/12, Undergrad/Masters from Oregon wrote: > The story seems the same year after year. When I graduated the > lack of timber industry was the big reason of so many lay offs. 3 > people from my class got half time jobs in varying parts of the > state. I landed a full time job in California about a month after > the regular school year started. I may have been the only full > time teacher out of my group that first year. A bunch of teachers > from my group now have teaching jobs in Oregon, and at least one > is a principal in Oregon. Some of these peoples have experienced > cuts and had to get different positions, but they are still > teaching (maybe not in their desired area). > > Oregon is a tough job market, but getting in isn't impossible. > > All the negative info about teaching is true. My kids still make me > laugh, we have fun, and I constantly am trying to improve myself. > I work with the greatest group of colleagues ever. However, if I > won a large sum of money, I would walk away from teaching in a > heartbeat. > > If you are still reading this chatboard, I would advise you to try > to get a classified job in a school before investing the time to > become certified. I don't know if Oregon has kindergarten teacher > assistants, or special ed teacher assistants, but that is the way > to go to get into a classroom and see what a teacher has to deal > with. Still not the whole picture of it all, but at least you > can get a general sense. All of our TAs say they will NEVER > become teachers, which kind of blows us away because they are so > good, and would make excellent teachers. However they don't want > all the paperwork (and there is more than you could ever imagine), > data, dealing with parents, the accountability, breaks spent doing > work, evenings working, weekends working, meetings......... > > The other option is to volunteer in schools - spending as much time > in classrooms as possible. >

Sep 15, 2012

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New website for teachers/college students

by ftm

Feb 28, 2012

Hi my friend opened up a new website. It's great for buying books very cheap. It also has a great product for your classroom called the bulletin board buddy. Thank you for visiting his website and passing it along to your friends.

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