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Scholarships for TN Students to Study Abroad

by Dr. Barbara Y. Wills

Oct 12, 2016

Scholarships for Rossview High School Students to Study Abroad. Many deadlines are soon. Please, apply now. Please, share this with your local media and school system.

Vaya a América Latina Scholarship $2,000 scholarships for select programs in Latin America.

Cultural Explorer Scholarship Partial scholarships for year programs in...See More

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AFS-USA Volunteers needed in TN

by Dr. Barbara Y. Wills

Sep 4, 2016

I serve as the PR for the Miss Tennky Area AFS Volunteer Leadership Team. We support our AFS-USA hosted exchange students and their families and promote students from the USA going to study abroad as well.(Many scholarships are available for summer, semester, gap and year long programs, etc.,, but students need to apply early. (See [link removed]

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AFS exchange students still need host for the fall

by Dr. Barbara Y. Wills

Aug 20, 2016

Why not apply today to at least be a "welcome" family for one of these two great AFS young guys from Thailand and Brazil?

These two (2) AFS exchange guys need loving hosts by August 31st as they are schedule to arrive on September 8th and hosts must be obtained before they leave their countries. Please, share this information wi...See More

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Postcard Exchange for 2016-2017 School Year

by Amanda

Aug 15, 2016

I have an opening in a postcard exchange for a classroom from Tennessee. If anyone out there would like to join, email me at amandaandrews10@gmail.com and I can give you more information. Thanks!

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Come Visit our AFS-USA Booth at Rivers and Spires

by Dr. Barbara Y. Wills

Apr 15, 2015

Join us at our AFS-USA Miss Tennky Area Team Booth at the downtown Clarksville Rivers and Spires Festival Booth in the First Baptist Church Parking lot. The times are Friday April 17th from 5-9 and Saturday, April 18th, from 10-9. Admission is FREE. Come visit our current AFS exchange students, their host families and volunteers. Many amazing futu...See More

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Barbara Wills On 4/15/15, Dr. Barbara Y. Wills wrote: > > Join us at our AFS-USA Miss Tennky Area Team Booth at the > downtown Clarksville Rivers and Spires Festival Booth in > the First Baptist Church Parking lot. The times are Friday > April 17th from 5-9 and Saturday, April 18th, from 10-9. > Admission is FREE. Come visit our current AFS exc...See More

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Barbara Wills On 4/11/16, Barbara Wills wrote: > On 4/15/15, Dr. Barbara Y. Wills wrote: >> >> Join us at our AFS-USA Miss Tennky Area Team Booth at the >> downtown Clarksville Rivers and Spires Festival Booth in >> the First Baptist Church Parking lot. The times are > Friday >> April 17th from 5-9 and Saturday, April 18th, fr...See More

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Think Globally-Act Locally-Host an AFSer or Volunteer

by Dr. Barbara Y. Wills, NCC, LPC

Mar 28, 2016

Please, share with your faculty, parents and students in bulleins and announecments until August 3rd.

Think Globally-Act Locally-Host an AFS Exchange Student this Fall

Now is the hour for you to act locally. Go to [link removed].

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Transferring Full Clear Credential from Calif. to Tennessee

by Heidi

Mar 8, 2016

Hi All!

I've been living in Nashville 5 years and want to go back into teaching now. I have a Full Professional Multi- subject (elementary) credential from California plus 5 years of experience there.

Once I transfer my CA license and get my Tennessee license, I'm hoping to get a special education endorsement to add on. I'm readi...See More

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BP Full Scholarships for Study Abroad

by Dr.Barbara Y. Wills

Jan 30, 2016

Please publicize in magazines, newspapers, bulletins and newsletters. Thanks for your support. byw

BP Scholarships for Study Abroad for High School Students Who are Financially Challenged for a Year

In the past, this has only been for students in several states. However, AFS-USA and BP felt that they needed a larger pool of stude...See More

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New AFS Hosting & Sending Opportunities 2016-17

by Barb Wills

Jan 13, 2016

Thinking About Hosting an International AFS-USA Exchange Student in the Fall of 2016-17 + Study Abroad Opportunities

Look no further. Go to [link removed].

Locally contact Sandy Rich at [email removed]].

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Obstacles if any faced by out of state teachers moving south

by Mr Hand

Mar 27, 2015

I am a licensed teacher in Boston Massachusetts (5-12 moderate level disabilities) I have a a Masters degree in Education, focus in special education, and have experience as a 6th grade sped teacher in an inclusion classroom. I have family that moved to Tennessee some years ago- and I'm thinking of making the move. How are job prospects for special...See More

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Laurie On 10/07/15, meh wrote: > I have several licenses from various states, though not TN. > In my opinion, it is never good to take advice on reciprocity > and out-of-state licensing from others. It is not that > they're wrong or lying to you, but simply that these > situations are very unique and specific to the individual. > > Fo...See MoreOn 10/07/15, meh wrote: > I have several licenses from various states, though not TN. > In my opinion, it is never good to take advice on reciprocity > and out-of-state licensing from others. It is not that > they're wrong or lying to you, but simply that these > situations are very unique and specific to the individual. > > For instance: California is notoriously hard on out-of-state > special ed applicants. I personally know people who simply > couldn't teach in California, despite many years of sped > experience and education, without retaking almost an entire > degree or teaching as a low paid "intern" to earn their CA > license. Me: I got my preliminary license and only had to > complete their ELL endorsement tests in five years (required > of all teachers renewing their license in CA). It just so > happened that my transcripts must have lined up with what > they required. > > So, my advice is to apply and see. Don't write something off > just because someone said it was hard on the internet. > > On 10/01/15, Ann wrote: >> On 3/27/15, Mr Hand wrote: >>> I am a licensed teacher in Boston Massachusetts (5-12 >>> moderate level disabilities) I have a a Masters degree in >>> Education, focus in special education, and have >> experience >>> as a 6th grade sped teacher in an inclusion classroom. I >>> have family that moved to Tennessee some years ago- and >> I'm >>> thinking of making the move. How are job prospects for >>> special education teachers in Tennessee? Would my >>> Massachusetts teachers license be recognized? >>> Thanks >>> >>> Mr Hand >> >> Mr. Hand, TN will not accept your license. I moved here >> from N.C. (also had a license in GA) & they will not accept >> either license. I have a M.ED & PSY w/Spec. Ed. >> certification & TN says that I have to repeat classes that >> I have already taken & retake tests. Crazy! Also, the small >> towns only hire their friends & family. Go else where. I >> wish someone would have warned me before I moved here-I >> just never thought anything like this would happen.

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Laurie I have a RI certification and just recently added a TN certification. It was very simple. Just send in the correct paperwork. I am also preparing for a possible move in a few years, so I wanted my certification in place. On 10/07/15, meh wrote: > I have several licenses from various states, though not TN. > In my opinion, it is never good to ...See MoreI have a RI certification and just recently added a TN certification. It was very simple. Just send in the correct paperwork. I am also preparing for a possible move in a few years, so I wanted my certification in place. On 10/07/15, meh wrote: > I have several licenses from various states, though not TN. > In my opinion, it is never good to take advice on reciprocity > and out-of-state licensing from others. It is not that > they're wrong or lying to you, but simply that these > situations are very unique and specific to the individual. > > For instance: California is notoriously hard on out-of-state > special ed applicants. I personally know people who simply > couldn't teach in California, despite many years of sped > experience and education, without retaking almost an entire > degree or teaching as a low paid "intern" to earn their CA > license. Me: I got my preliminary license and only had to > complete their ELL endorsement tests in five years (required > of all teachers renewing their license in CA). It just so > happened that my transcripts must have lined up with what > they required. > > So, my advice is to apply and see. Don't write something off > just because someone said it was hard on the internet. > > On 10/01/15, Ann wrote: >> On 3/27/15, Mr Hand wrote: >>> I am a licensed teacher in Boston Massachusetts (5-12 >>> moderate level disabilities) I have a a Masters degree in >>> Education, focus in special education, and have >> experience >>> as a 6th grade sped teacher in an inclusion classroom. I >>> have family that moved to Tennessee some years ago- and >> I'm >>> thinking of making the move. How are job prospects for >>> special education teachers in Tennessee? Would my >>> Massachusetts teachers license be recognized? >>> Thanks >>> >>> Mr Hand >> >> Mr. Hand, TN will not accept your license. I moved here >> from N.C. (also had a license in GA) & they will not accept >> either license. I have a M.ED & PSY w/Spec. Ed. >> certification & TN says that I have to repeat classes that >> I have already taken & retake tests. Crazy! Also, the small >> towns only hire their friends & family. Go else where. I >> wish someone would have warned me before I moved here-I >> just never thought anything like this would happen.

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