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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 education teachers in Tennessee? Would my Massachusetts teachers license be recognized? Thanks

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Ann 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 > think...See More

Oct 1, 2015

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meh 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-...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.

Nov 27, 2015

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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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