Hey, I herad Zucker made A.Y.P. Way to go, also was told you received an award for most improved reading MAP scores and Community of Readers. Look what happens when you clean house of incompetent teachers who think complaining is a job.
On 10/01/10, Lauren wrote: > Hey, I herad Zucker made A.Y.P. Way to go, also was told > you received an award for most improved reading MAP scores > and Community of Readers. Look what happens when you clean > house of incompetent teachers who think complaining is a > job.
1. How do you keep your students ready to learn? 2. How do you comply to the regulations of public school life? 3. How do you meet the standards of ADEPT? 4. How do you continue to develop as a professional? 5. What do you think is the goal of a teacher? 6. What do you think is the purpose of education? 7. How do you think students should be assessed and why? 8. How do you believe students learn best and why? 9. What do you believe students should learn in school and why? 10. How do you manage the classroom? 11. How do you think students should be treated and disciplined?
Is there a resource that would indicate indicators that are highly tested on PASS? I know there are at least 8 questions from each standard, but would like to know which indicators those questons most likely relate to.
On 10/24/10, clanna wrote: > Is there a resource that would indicate indicators that are > highly tested on PASS? I know there are at least 8 > questions from each standard, but would like to know which > indicators those questons most likely relate to.
You are correct, the state website is a valuable resourc...See MoreCalm down. Not trying to do anything illegal here! I wasn't asking about this year's PASS test, in particular, but item analysis, in general. I think we can all agree, that some indicators are more important to scaffold learning than others. Just trying to teach smarter, not harder.
You are correct, the state website is a valuable resource with tons of testing information. I thought there might have been something there that I had missed. Why would I even trust information from another source??
On 11/05/10, No Way!! wrote: > There's no resource that will tell you this. And, as we can't > see the test if anyone tells you the answer to this, you may > be getting yourself in hot water. If you don't see the > information on the state department website, then its illegal > to know. > > On 10/24/10, clanna wrote: >> Is there a resource that would indicate indicators that are >> highly tested on PASS? I know there are at least 8 >> questions from each standard, but would like to know which >> indicators those questons most likely relate to.
I am starting a Christmas card exchange. Fifty teachers (one from each state) will participate in this exchange. Teachers will be chosen simply by whoever responds first. I teach kindergarten, but I opening up the exchange to any classrooms in grades K-3.
Cards can be store bought or homemade. Inside your card please include a short letter about your school (name, grade level, school mascot, etc.) I am asking that all cards be mailed no later than Monday, December 6, 2010....that way all cards will arrive before the start date of most holiday breaks (ours is December 17th).
After I have a teacher for each state I will type the names/addresses for all fifty teachers onto a Microsoft Word label format so all you will have to do is print the labels and place them on your cards.
I was a participant on a Chicka Chicka letter exchange this fall and my students absolutely loved it. I would love to be able to complete a United States map with my students and surround it with cards.
Hoping this will be fun....
If you would like to do this.......
Please e-mail me with the following info: [email removed]
Winning students are honored at a prestigious awards ceremony and the top winners are given a 10-day cultural trip to Turkey over the summer months.
The contest is supported and sponsored by the Istanbul Center and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. This is a unique opportunity for young people to think globally and learn about other cultures.
Some of the benefits of the contest for students and teachers are:
· A co-curricular activity as it adheres to State and National standards;
· Mimics the State Writing Test for the Essay section of the Contest in its very structure and goal;
· Builds civic leadership in students;
· Encourages deep thinking about social problems;
· Promotes/uses critical and abstract thinking about complex social issues;
· Facilitates dialogue throughout all student groups, ethnicities and races that acts as a force for moderation in the future;
· A local grassroots endeavor sponsored by the United Nations Alliance of
Civilizations Secretariat in New York.
I would like to invite your students to participate in our Annual Art & Essay contest. Please visit our beautiful contest website at [link removed].
Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions. I will be so glad if you could confirm that you would be interested in to encourage your students to participate in the contest.
On 11/09/10, S. Oner wrote: > I would like to introduce our 1st Annual Art & Essay Contest. > The contest is a part of our educational programs and is > open to middle and high schools students in South Carolina. > Its theme is “Empathy: Walking in Another’s Shoes.” The > submissions will be due on December 20, 2010. > 1st Place: Trip to Turkey (**All-Expenses-Paid except for > international airfare to and from Istanbul, Turkey for the > student, sponsoring teacher and their local district > superintendent) > 2nd Place: Apple iPad Tablet > 3rd Place: $200 Gift Card > 4th Place: $75 Gift Card > 5th Place: $50 Gift Card > 6th through 10th Places: $25 Gift Card > Every Student: Certificate of Participation > > Winning students are honored at a prestigious awards > ceremony and the top winners are given a 10-day cultural > trip to Turkey over the summer months. > > The contest is supported and sponsored by the Istanbul > Center and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. > This is a unique opportunity for young people to think > globally and learn about other cultures. > > Some of the benefits of the contest for students and > teachers are: > > · A co-curricular activity as it adheres to State > and National standards; > > · Mimics the State Writing Test for the Essay > section of the Contest in its very structure and goal; > > · Builds civic leadership in students; > > · Encourages deep thinking about social problems; > > · Promotes/uses critical and abstract thinking about > complex social issues; > > · Facilitates dialogue throughout all student > groups, ethnicities and races that acts as a force for > moderation in the future; > > · A local grassroots endeavor sponsored by the > United Nations Alliance of > > Civilizations Secretariat in New York. > > I would like to invite your students to participate in our > Annual Art & Essay contest. Please visit our beautiful > contest website at [link removed].
SC teachI do not, but check the national board chatboard on teachers.net. Lots of stuff on SC stipends floating around
On 11/21/10, JUST CERTIFIED wrote: > Does anybody know how RCSD2 issues their NB stipend. I > began the process in 2008 and just certified. Just > curious...
Has anyone in Berkeley County heard how/when the stipend will be paid to teachers who passed this year (began in 2008)? I saw where the teachers who began the process in 2009 will have to wait until July 2011 to get it.
SusanOn 12/06/10, blergh wrote: > I spoke to Jenna on Friday. The back pay ONLY applies to those > who started in 2007 and 2008. Those who began in 2009 and just > certified will get payment starting July 2011 with no back pay > for the current school year. This means you have to teach for 11 > years to get 10 years of stipends - OR - if ...See MoreOn 12/06/10, blergh wrote: > I spoke to Jenna on Friday. The back pay ONLY applies to those > who started in 2007 and 2008. Those who began in 2009 and just > certified will get payment starting July 2011 with no back pay > for the current school year. This means you have to teach for 11 > years to get 10 years of stipends - OR - if it's pulled from the > budget completely, you will never get your full amount. > > The wording of the proviso contradicts itself - the payment > starts in 2011 but is also supposed to run for the life of the > certificate. The only way for that to happen is to receive back > pay for the current year. We are trying to decide if it's worth > fighting, and how best to fight for the back pay. I'm open to > suggestions. > > And of course, still no word from our District about the back > pay question. They didn't tell us about the back pay issue when > teachers applied in 2009, so I don't know why I'm surprised that > they haven't told us anything now. > > > > On 12/05/10, RCSD2 Teach wrote: >> I just certified in Nov. so I won't receive any money any >> time soon :( However, I heard those who began the cycle >> before 2009, will receive a check in Jan. But, call CERRA to >> find out for yourself. >> >> On 12/04/10, Sidgurl wrote: >>> Has anyone in Berkeley County heard how/when the stipend >>> will be paid to teachers who passed this year (began in >>> 2008)? I saw where the teachers who began the process in >>> 2009 will have to wait until July 2011 to get it.
SusanOn 1/23/11, Susan wrote: > On 12/06/10, blergh wrote: >> I spoke to Jenna on Friday. The back pay ONLY applies to those >> who started in 2007 and 2008. Those who began in 2009 and just >> certified will get payment starting July 2011 with no back pay >> for the current school year. This means you have to teach for 11 >...See MoreOn 1/23/11, Susan wrote: > On 12/06/10, blergh wrote: >> I spoke to Jenna on Friday. The back pay ONLY applies to those >> who started in 2007 and 2008. Those who began in 2009 and just >> certified will get payment starting July 2011 with no back pay >> for the current school year. This means you have to teach for 11 >> years to get 10 years of stipends - OR - if it's pulled from the >> budget completely, you will never get your full amount. >> >> The wording of the proviso contradicts itself - the payment >> starts in 2011 but is also supposed to run for the life of the >> certificate. The only way for that to happen is to receive back >> pay for the current year. We are trying to decide if it's worth >> fighting, and how best to fight for the back pay. I'm open to >> suggestions. >> >> And of course, still no word from our District about the back >> pay question. They didn't tell us about the back pay issue when >> teachers applied in 2009, so I don't know why I'm surprised that >> they haven't told us anything now. >> >> Has anyone heard anything from the district as to whether they have received the funding from the state and will we begin receiving our stipend on Jan 30th paycheck? >> >> On 12/05/10, RCSD2 Teach wrote: >>> I just certified in Nov. so I won't receive any money any >>> time soon :( However, I heard those who began the cycle >>> before 2009, will receive a check in Jan. But, call CERRA to >>> find out for yourself. >>> >>> On 12/04/10, Sidgurl wrote: >>>> Has anyone in Berkeley County heard how/when the stipend >>>> will be paid to teachers who passed this year (began in >>>> 2008)? I saw where the teachers who began the process in >>>> 2009 will have to wait until July 2011 to get it.
The site asks teens to offer their first name, year of birth and zip code and submit. It also invites the pledge taker to share the pledge with peers via social media. We are not asking anyone to register or capturing e-mail addresses. We have no way to contact pledge takers, and the pledge does not ask for anything beyond its pure intentions.
If you are a teacher and would like a packet of posters, pens and pencils for your class to encourage them to take the pledge, I'd be more than happy to send one to you. Just e-mail me your mailing address to [email removed]