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Networking opportunities

by Nichole

Nov 11, 2008

Hello SC educators! My name is Nichole and I am currently a Junior at Arizona State University. I plan to move to SC after my Spring 2010 graduation with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education.... and I'm looking for networking opportunities! I know absolutely no one in SC but I'm hoping to meet other educators and to lear as much as I can prior to m...See More

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Lunch with students

by anne riley

Nov 12, 2008

Because I am an inclusion teacher, I visit 5 classrooms a day. I have lunch with some of my students once a week, but it is getting crowded as I do not have my own classroom. I need a creative way to invite no more than 3 per week. This is a popular event which I would like to make less a popularity contest and more of a time for me to get to know ...See More

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Anyone teach pre-k of develpement delayed pre-k?

by darnell

Nov 18, 2008

~ Prospective Volunteer Autobiography ~ Name:__________________________ Date:_____ Please TYPE a brief one-page autobiography. We would like to know more about you before you begin the training. This summary will help us make your training and Guardian ad Litem experience as meaningful as possible. Your autobiography will only be used internally an...See More

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Disregard post about Pre-k/developmentally delayed teachers

by darnell

Nov 18, 2008

lease disregard the post titled pre-k/developmentally delayed teachers. I tried to copy and paste and the wrong info was put in. I couldn't figure out how to delete that post. However, if there is anyone out there that teache pre-k or developmentally delayed in public school can you tell me if this positions requires a lot of paper work like specia...See More

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Teachers with advanced degrees

by Alex

Nov 21, 2008

Does anyone here know what the state of South Carolina feels about high school or junior high school teachers with Ph.D.s?

I have a Ph.D. and a teaching certificate--but I don't know if the degree helps me or hurts me.

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Alex Well that is good to hear--I come from Chicago, where the Ph.D. permanently disqualifies me from teaching at the secondary level.

I have one more question--does SC have a ESL/ELL endorsement/add-on to the teaching certificate? I have some experience in this area, and would like to follow up on it.

On 11/22/08, darnell wrote: > ...See More

Nov 22, 2008

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SC Teach Considering the MASSIVE budget cuts that many school districts are experiencing, your Ph.D. may, unfortunately, hinder your job search primarily because you require more pay. Many school districts would probably love to hire a Ph.D., but may not because oftentimes, they can hire two teachers with a Bachelor's vs. one Ph.D.

Just my two cen...See More

Nov 22, 2008

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ESL / ELL endorsement--add on?

by Alex

Nov 24, 2008

Does anyone here know if SC has an ESL add-on or endorsement? What would be involved with getting it? Is there demand for ESL teachers in SC?

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Alex So it looks like 15 hours of coursework, a practicum, and an exam.

I wonder how a teacher who does not currently teach ESOL students does the practicum? Do they have to quit their job and go back to school?

On 12/01/08, Caroline wrote: > You have to look in the certification manual. I have copied and > pasted below what yo...See MoreSo it looks like 15 hours of coursework, a practicum, and an exam.

I wonder how a teacher who does not currently teach ESOL students does the practicum? Do they have to quit their job and go back to school?

On 12/01/08, Caroline wrote: > You have to look in the certification manual. I have copied and > pasted below what you need to add on to an exisitng certification. > I took it straight from the website: > > > ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) > (1) Bachelor’s degree > (2) Temporary, initial, or professional certificate at the early > childhood, elementary, middle, secondary, or pre-K–12 level > (3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the South Carolina content area > examination(s) required by the State Board of Education > (4) Specialized preparation Semester Hours > Principles and Strategies for Teaching ESOL > to Elementary and Secondary Learners 3 > Linguistics 3 (Summer 08) > Teaching Reading and Writing to Limited English Proficient (LEP) > Learners 3 > Two electives from the following courses 6 > Practicum in the Instruction of ESOL to Elementary > And Secondary Learners* (November 08) > Testing/Assessment for Language Minority Learners > ESOL Curriculum Design and Materials Development > Teaching English through the Content Areas > Bilingual Special Education > Second Language Acquisition for Teachers of Elementary (Summer 08) > and Secondary Learners > English Grammar/Structure > Cultural Diversity in Education > *Practicum may be waived based on one year’s experience > > > > > > On 11/24/08, Alex wrote: >> I went to the scteachers.org website, but I can't find anything >> there concerning add on certifications or ESOL. >> >> Did you have to take a series of courses? A PRAXIS exam? >> >> On 11/24/08, Caroline wrote: >>> SC does offer add on endorsement for ESOL certification. I >>> am a German teacher currently working on adding ESOL >>> endorsement. I work as an ESOL teacher in Charleston. You >>> can visit scteachers.org and click on certification to find >>> out more about add on subjects. >>> >>> Good luck! >>> >>> On 11/24/08, Alex wrote: >>>> Does anyone here know if SC has an ESL add-on or >>>> endorsement? What would be involved with getting it? Is >>>> there demand for ESL teachers in SC?

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Suzan I am looking in to this area and wonder how long it all takes and what the opportunities are here in Charleston. Do you think this is a growing area locally?

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On 12/01/08, Alex wrote: > So it looks like 15 hours of coursework, a practicum, and an exam. > > I wonder how a teacher who does not currently teach ESOL st...See MoreI am looking in to this area and wonder how long it all takes and what the opportunities are here in Charleston. Do you think this is a growing area locally?

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On 12/01/08, Alex wrote: > So it looks like 15 hours of coursework, a practicum, and an exam. > > I wonder how a teacher who does not currently teach ESOL students does > the practicum? Do they have to quit their job and go back to school? > > > On 12/01/08, Caroline wrote: >> You have to look in the certification manual. I have copied and >> pasted below what you need to add on to an exisitng certification. >> I took it straight from the website: >> >> >> ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) >> (1) Bachelor’s degree >> (2) Temporary, initial, or professional certificate at the early >> childhood, elementary, middle, secondary, or pre-K–12 level >> (3) Minimum qualifying score(s) on the South Carolina content area >> examination(s) required by the State Board of Education >> (4) Specialized preparation Semester Hours >> Principles and Strategies for Teaching ESOL >> to Elementary and Secondary Learners 3 >> Linguistics 3 (Summer 08) >> Teaching Reading and Writing to Limited English Proficient (LEP) >> Learners 3 >> Two electives from the following courses 6 >> Practicum in the Instruction of ESOL to Elementary >> And Secondary Learners* (November 08) >> Testing/Assessment for Language Minority Learners >> ESOL Curriculum Design and Materials Development >> Teaching English through the Content Areas >> Bilingual Special Education >> Second Language Acquisition for Teachers of Elementary (Summer 08) >> and Secondary Learners >> English Grammar/Structure >> Cultural Diversity in Education >> *Practicum may be waived based on one year’s experience >> >> >> >> >> >> On 11/24/08, Alex wrote: >>> I went to the scteachers.org website, but I can't find anything >>> there concerning add on certifications or ESOL. >>> >>> Did you have to take a series of courses? A PRAXIS exam? >>> >>> On 11/24/08, Caroline wrote: >>>> SC does offer add on endorsement for ESOL certification. I >>>> am a German teacher currently working on adding ESOL >>>> endorsement. I work as an ESOL teacher in Charleston. You >>>> can visit scteachers.org and click on certification to find >>>> out more about add on subjects. >>>> >>>> Good luck! >>>> >>>> On 11/24/08, Alex wrote: >>>>> Does anyone here know if SC has an ESL add-on or >>>>> endorsement? What would be involved with getting it? Is >>>>> there demand for ESL teachers in SC?

Dec 3, 2008

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RtI

by clanna

Nov 28, 2008

How is RtI being implemented in your school? What are the intervention programs you are using for Tier 2 interventions? Do you see more or less students being screened and tested for Special Ed services?

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PE Vacancies in Charleston/Dorchester/Berkeley

by careerchange

Nov 30, 2008

I am seriously considering a career change to get my MAT for physical education but was wandering if anyone is familiar with what the job market is like for PE jobs in Charleston/Dorchester/Berkeley Counties. Although PE is considered a critical needs area by the state of SC, I have also heard that these jobs can be tough to come by. I am also inte...See More

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Interview with a Teaching Professional

by Amanda Sandoval

Dec 8, 2008

Hi, I need to interview a teacher for an assignment for my AED 201 class. If anyone is willing to participate please email me at [email removed].

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SC to suspend National Board stipend??

by The Backward Deep South

Dec 9, 2008

Anyone hear about this- it was on NPR. They want to freeze our salaries AND eliminate the $7500.00 stipend for new NBCTs. Any teacher that voted Republican deserves what they get.

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Mindy I'm in wa...and our legislation is going to vote on suspending all stipends...very upset about this. We are controlled by democrats right now...so, i dont' think it's a republican thing... On 12/03/10, AS usual Republicans ARE to blame they don't support us wrote: > > There I said it. As someone who always voted Republican in the past, I am &...See MoreI'm in wa...and our legislation is going to vote on suspending all stipends...very upset about this. We are controlled by democrats right now...so, i dont' think it's a republican thing... On 12/03/10, AS usual Republicans ARE to blame they don't support us wrote: > > There I said it. As someone who always voted Republican in the past, I am > sick of it -- I finally realized they have only "their" interests at > heart....no support for education and teachers whatsoever. 'Tis > true...why do we continually vote in such self-righteous selfish > Republicans????? We are getting screwed and can't even enjoy it! Anyone > who thinks Haley is going to help teachers -- well, I really, really > doubt it! > > > > On 12/01/10, looneyteachr wrote: >> think we're grandfathered in - but i think renewals will go down to >> $5000 >> >> On 11/30/10, corrie wrote: >>> On 12/29/08, National Board Certified Fired Up wrote: >>>> Do you mean the annual bonuses will still be available for the >>>> next school year? I just got my first bonus this month. My >>>> district has divided the 7,500 for the remainder of the year in >>>> my 8 checks I have left. My friend teaches in Cherokee County >>>> and they gave her half of it this month and will give her the >>>> other half in a couple of months. I know this year we get the >>>> money, but didn't know if you meant it has been approved for >>>> next year or not? Thanks! >>>> >>>> On 12/29/08, Diana wrote: >>>>> I got an e-mail today from my district NB liaison indicating >>>>> that SC has stopped loans to new applicants to pay the >>>>> $2500.00 application fee effective January 2009. >>>>> >>>>> She stated the annual bonuses to existing NBCTs will still be >>>>> paid, and the loans may resume in Sept. (in the new fiscal >>>>> year). >>>>> >>>>> Not a disaster yet, but not a good sign. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 12/09/08, The Backward Deep South wrote: >>>>>> Anyone hear about this- it was on NPR. They want to freeze >>>>>> our salaries AND eliminate the $7500.00 stipend for new >>>>>> NBCTs. Any teacher that voted Republican deserves what they >>>>> get.

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Incentive to keep good teachers is needed. On 1/08/11, Mindy wrote: > I'm in wa...and our legislation is going to vote on suspending all > stipends...very upset about this. We are controlled by democrats right > now...so, i dont' think it's a republican thing... On 12/03/10, AS usual > Republicans ARE to blame they don't support us wrote: >> >> There I said it. As so...See MoreOn 1/08/11, Mindy wrote: > I'm in wa...and our legislation is going to vote on suspending all > stipends...very upset about this. We are controlled by democrats right > now...so, i dont' think it's a republican thing... On 12/03/10, AS usual > Republicans ARE to blame they don't support us wrote: >> >> There I said it. As someone who always voted Republican in the past, I am >> sick of it -- I finally realized they have only "their" interests at >> heart....no support for education and teachers whatsoever. 'Tis >> true...why do we continually vote in such self-righteous selfish >> Republicans????? We are getting screwed and can't even enjoy it! Anyone >> who thinks Haley is going to help teachers -- well, I really, really >> doubt it! >> >> >> >> On 12/01/10, looneyteachr wrote: >>> think we're grandfathered in - but i think renewals will go down to >>> $5000 >>> >>> On 11/30/10, corrie wrote: >>>> On 12/29/08, National Board Certified Fired Up wrote: >>>>> Do you mean the annual bonuses will still be available for the >>>>> next school year? I just got my first bonus this month. My >>>>> district has divided the 7,500 for the remainder of the year in >>>>> my 8 checks I have left. My friend teaches in Cherokee County >>>>> and they gave her half of it this month and will give her the >>>>> other half in a couple of months. I know this year we get the >>>>> money, but didn't know if you meant it has been approved for >>>>> next year or not? Thanks! >>>>> >>>>> On 12/29/08, Diana wrote: >>>>>> I got an e-mail today from my district NB liaison indicating >>>>>> that SC has stopped loans to new applicants to pay the >>>>>> $2500.00 application fee effective January 2009. >>>>>> >>>>>> She stated the annual bonuses to existing NBCTs will still be >>>>>> paid, and the loans may resume in Sept. (in the new fiscal >>>>>> year). >>>>>> >>>>>> Not a disaster yet, but not a good sign. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 12/09/08, The Backward Deep South wrote: >>>>>>> Anyone hear about this- it was on NPR. They want to freeze >>>>>>> our salaries AND eliminate the $7500.00 stipend for new >>>>>>> NBCTs. Any teacher that voted Republican deserves what they >>>>>> get.

No, I do not think they will suspend them in SC -- too hard to get teachers to stay as it is. that is what CERRA is all about, trying to retain teachers in SC. They KNOW in Columbia that the stipend is a godsend for many teachers and I have a feeling it will stay - otherwise many good teachers will move elsewhere, if possible. There will be a real roar if it were happen as in SC there are many NB's - just my thoughts, however.

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