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Prince William County

by Lucky

Apr 7, 2010

Got a screening interview for this county wondering if anybody can tell me a little bit about it, is it a good county to work for? Is the pay good? any info would be great

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Karen It is hard to get a job in MCPS. I met with personnel at a job fair re PWCPS and they made the commute seem short. When you say the commute will be long, do you mean at least an hour? If so, is that to Manassas City or PWC? I thought about applying to Manassas City, but you mentioned things were not so great...what is wrong with them?

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Apr 20, 2010

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Other Options Rather than going through or around DC have you also considered some other options in the DC area other than DCPS depending upon your grade level, special endorsements and interests including:

- Archdiocese of Washington DC has a number of openings, especially in elementary schools listed. - There is a private school listing in DC and a nu...See More

May 3, 2010

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Question regarding Career Switcher

by Jay

Apr 15, 2010

Hi all,

I'm writing this for my not-so-tech-savvy father. He has actually been a teacher for 30 years in a religious-school setting. Obviously, he's not certified, but he has lots of experience. The school where he teaches is making noises about letting him go. He recently found out about Old Dominion's Career Switcher program, so I am won...See More

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Jay Thanks for the response! Yes, he is definitely a compassionate person. He has worked with upper elementary kids throughout his career. Just to clarify though: are you saying that most of the hiring in the Hampton Roads school systems is being done in Special Education? Thanks again.

On 4/16/10, sem wrote: > Your Dad would most likely fi...See More

Apr 16, 2010

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Jim As a (very - this is my first year teaching) new Career Switcher myself, I can say rather confidently that very few districts are hiring anybody. Special Education seems to have a higher burnout rate than regular ed teaching (this is anecdotal, but not off the cuff, as my wife has taught for almost a decade), and is more likely to have any position...See More

Apr 17, 2010

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Seeking Advice

by Alice

Apr 22, 2010

Hello teachers! I was hoping for your input on the current budget issues in the good ole state of VA. I've just returned to school (6 mos. ago) and am pursuing Special Education. I'm up in age (hitting 50 soon) and am having some doubts about my major in light of the fact that 376 teachers will be losing their jobs in my area. I know that I am gift...See More

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Hampton Roads Jobs 9-12?

by Katie

Apr 22, 2010

I am a 60 year old Math teacher. I have been the math head in 2 different schools and am coming back to Va Beach! Does anyone know when they start posting jobs? I applied to Norfolk, Va Beach, and Chesapeake. I am afraid that I'm too expensive... I know that jobs are gonna be slim out there this year but isn't math always needed? I have a masters i...See More

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Chesapeake Teacher Katie, I'm sorry to reply that right now Chesapeake Public Schools have a hiring freeze due to budget cuts. I'm not sure about Norfolk or VA Beach, but I know last year they also cut back the number of new hires. I wish you luck on finding something.

Apr 28, 2010

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How long may I wait?

by Jess

May 17, 2010

Our contracts are coming out soon, and I'm aiming to drag my feet a little until I hear back from some other possibilities. Does anyone know how to find out how long one can legally hold onto a contract before signing it? They typically ask for it back within a week or two, but I was recently told that the legal limit is longer than that.

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PWCS teacher In Prince William you can resign up to a certain date with no repercussions. After that date (June 30, I think), it can be done but it is a bit more difficult. With the RIFs going on, I don't imagine they would hold you to your contract unless you tried to pull out at the last minute or teach something where it would be very hard to find a replacem...See More

May 23, 2010

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Fear

by Heart

May 18, 2010

Hello All,

I am a Junior at Virginia Commonwealth University, pursing my degree in Elementary Education and my Master's in Education. I have recently been informed by a family friend that this may not be the best choice for me to make. I will not be graduating for another two years because of the Master's in Education program, but I am ge...See More

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Wayne On 5/18/10, Heart wrote: > Hello All, > > I am a Junior at Virginia Commonwealth University, pursing > my degree in Elementary Education and my Master's in > Education. I have recently been informed by a family friend > that this may not be the best choice for me to make. I will > not be graduating for another two years because...See More

May 19, 2010

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to Bulldog

by abc

May 25, 2010

What happens if you have interviewed at multiple schools and are offered a position at one before hearing from the other? Would the other still have the chance to make you an offer or are you essentially removed from the running at that point? I have been told conflicting things about this from different people.

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abc LOL good observation, hst. Lesson learned!

On 6/20/10, hst wrote: > On 6/12/10, LCPS Teacher wrote: >> >> As for posting on the "admin chatboard," I >> wouldn't waste your time. Although there are a few >> admin-types who care and may give you a reply, the >> rest are egomaniacs who look down upon teachers...See More

Jun 20, 2010

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LCPS Teacher So, what is your point, "hst" and "abc?"

On 6/20/10, hst wrote: > On 6/12/10, LCPS Teacher wrote: >> >> As for posting on the "admin chatboard," I >> wouldn't waste your time. Although there are a few >> admin-types who care and may give you a reply, the >> rest are egomaniacs who look down upon teachers ...See More

Jul 6, 2010

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Neurological Imprint Method

by Shery Nipper

May 26, 2010

Neurological Imprint Method

Has anyone used this method? I'm working with a third grader who does not quailfy for any services. But she is reading on a 1st/2nd grade level. I read in Timothy Rasinski's, Fluent Reader" that there is great results with this method. I searched the internet and there were positive comments also.

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Sherry Nipper On 5/26/10, Shery Nipper wrote: > Neurological Imprint Method > > Has anyone used this method? I'm working with a third > grader who does not quailfy for any services. But she is > reading on a 1st/2nd grade level. I read in Timothy > Rasinski's, Fluent Reader" that there is great results with > this method. I searched the inte...See More

Sep 9, 2010

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School's OUT!!!!

by Bulldog

Jun 6, 2010

Just graduated a bunch of kids Saturday. Some good, some bad. Some magna c um laude, some praise the laude. Now, I'm kicking back enjoying a few well deserved days off!

Fire up the grill! Bulldog's coming home!

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LCPS Teacher We start a little after Labor Day, and our school day is increased, yet the kids still finish on 6/18. Barring this past winter, in years past, especially when we didn't use many snow days, we still finished later - figure that one out!

On 6/12/10, to PWCS wrote: > Yes, we do start before Labor Day b/c of the "inclement weather" > w...See More

Jun 12, 2010

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WCPS Teacher We finish on Friday....SO excited...I had one of those classes that made you feel like the end would never come!

On 6/06/10, Bulldog wrote: > Just graduated a bunch of kids Saturday. Some good, some > bad. Some magna c um laude, some praise the laude. Now, > I'm kicking back enjoying a few well deserved days off! > > Fire up...See More

Jun 14, 2010

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