Virginia Teachers Chatboard – Teachers.Net

Join Teachers.Net

chatboardsgroups

Chatboards

Recent Groups

VA Teachers

MEMBERS

7 Members

+ Join Group

Pinned Posts

ALLAll Teachers

Teachers.Net LIVE CHAT Support group - Tues eve!

Featured Jobs

Full-timeMontessori Teacher

Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada

TemporaryTeachers, rural schools

Peace River North School District

Full-timeHead Teacher: 2nd/3rd Grades – Mills College Children’s School

Teaching Jobs on Teachers.Net

Featured Job special only $39!

https://teachers.net/jobs

Become a Teachers.Net sponsor!

Virginia Teachers Chatboard

my daughter sol scores

by vijaya

Jun 11, 2010

Algebra1 - 600 pass advance civics8 - 575 pass advance science honors -472 pass writing - 420- pass reading -446 - pass

she got her scores yesterday. she is taking all honors in high school. Is she taken right decession . please advise But she is hard working girl.this year she kept hope all pass advance. but she score that in two subjects...See More

Bulldog It doesn't matter what the scores are as long as they are passing. No college, teacher, or school cares what the scores are as long as they are above 400.

On 6/11/10, vijaya wrote: > Algebra1 - 600 pass advance > civics8 - 575 pass advance > science honors -472 pass > writing - 420- pass > reading -446 - pass > > she g...See More

Jun 11, 2010

Contract Wording - is this standard?

by Just Double-Checking

Jun 15, 2010

I have just received a contract for my new position and I am worried about one section. It was added under 'additional blah blah blah'. This is my 2nd year teaching, but my last contract was provisional, so i do not know if this wording is normal. Can you guys let me know? Thank you in advance!

"The term of this contract shall expire at th...See More

PWCS teacher That was never part of my contract when I was a probationary teacher. Check with your principal or HR as to whether you actually have to reapply for your job each year and if that forever or only for a limited time.

On 6/15/10, Just Double-Checking wrote: > I have just received a contract for my new position and I am > worried about...See More

Jun 16, 2010

Is PWCS known for taking a long time in making a decision?

by WCPS Teacher

Jun 16, 2010

I'm in a high demand field and interviewed at a school in PWC about 4 weeks ago. I was forced to turn in my supplement to my continuing contract last week...they threatened me with termination, but I'm still waiting to hear from the school I interviewed with. I also received an email yesterday from ANOTHER school in the county stating that they wou...See More

PWCS teacher Things have changed a lot in PWCS in the last year or so because of the budget. I know they were waiting for all the overstaffed teachers to get an assignment before they could hire anyone from the outside. Have you contacted the principal or person you interviewed with to find out what the status is? It's pretty much all about site-based managemen...See More

Jun 16, 2010

by PWCS teacher

Jul 5, 2010

There was an ad in yesterday's Wash. Post from PWC looking for teachers for ESOL, Spanish, Math, and speech and language.

Interview Advice

by Help!

Jul 6, 2010

Hi. I've been on several interviews within Loudoun County this year, and although the interviews seem to go well, I never get the job. I dress well, come prepared, have good credentials and many well-written letters of recommendation. I do tend to stumble on a question every now and them, especially ones that I've never had before, but frankly, I a...See More

Hang in there! Dear "Help:"

It seems as if you are doing everything right and have your "ducks in a row." As for fumbling some questions, use it as a learning experience, and that way, you can be better prepared for any future interviews.

As for the cover letters, use ones from the people that you worked with in Loudoun, as well as a few other...See More

Jul 8, 2010

Help! Thanks for your advice, "Hang!" I'll use it!

On 7/08/10, Hang in there! wrote: > Dear "Help:" > > It seems as if you are doing everything right and have your > "ducks in a row." As for fumbling some questions, use it as a > learning experience, and that way, you can be better prepared > for any future interviews. > &g...See More

Jul 8, 2010

Fairfax hiring process?? Is it normal to contact principals?

by Chris

Jul 7, 2010

Hi All,

I just called Fairfax County to confirm that they have all my information. They said yes, and that when I see an opening I like, just call the principal directly and tell the principal I'd like to be interviewed for the position. This seems really weird to me.I'm used to schools just calling and offering an interview if they're int...See More

view previous comments

Teacher in Limbo I am in a similar situation. I applied to Fairfax County back in May but have not heard anything back from them. Some of my contacts have said that they may not hire until August so I was holding out hope. After reading your post I decided to email a copy of my cover letter and curriculum vitae to principals of schools that I am interested in.
...See More

Jul 10, 2010

Chris Hi,

Yeah I guess that's how they do it. I've NEVER heard of a district wanting applicants to directly contact principals, especially without a screening interview. (I'm not in a high needs field) I was just sitting around and waiting---if I never called to confirm they received my material, I never would have guessed they want applicants t...See More

Jul 11, 2010

Postcard Exchange Project needs Elem. Virginia Teacher

by erin

Jul 8, 2010

Hi, I am currently organizing a postcard exchange project for the 2010-2011 school year. This year, we won't be starting this project until January 2011. Many people had a hard time getting started at the beginning of the school year last year. We had a really successful turnout though. I am just filling slots for the teachers who haven't reponded ...See More

Fairfax hiring process

by Nikki

Jul 11, 2010

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone could give me a little more advice about trying to get an elementary teaching job in Fairfax county. I have emailed my resume and cover letter to several principals since July 1st, but haven't heard anything back. Is it a major issue that I don't yet have VA certification (I'm PA certified)? Also, do you...See More

Melanie Hi Nikki and Chris,

Sometimes it's hard to say it seems with Fairfax as they can be quite selective. I am VA certified and have tenure, and the interview I had late last week the principal made it clear won't be decided till probably the end of July. So... I'm also still waiting and looking. Maybe the best advice is to continue checking ou...See More

Jul 11, 2010

Prince William County Schools

by Buckeye Teacher

Jul 13, 2010

I am wondering if teaching at Prince William County is an attractive school district (where there are considerable support from the community and the parents, students take school seriously and care to learn, little violence incidents and a good teacher salary.) I am certified to teach English and Language Arts in Ohio and have positive teaching ex...See More

view previous comments

PT I heard that PWCS has had a freeze. Does anyone know how long its been in place?

Aug 3, 2010

Chris On 8/03/10, PT wrote: > I heard that PWCS has had a freeze. Does anyone know how long > its been in place?

My friend up here in NJ just got a call for an interview in PW tomorrow...so I'm thinking no more freeze.

Aug 12, 2010

Cost of living vs salary around Richmond

by Chris

Jul 13, 2010

Hi,

I just had a question regarding the cost of living in New Kent County by Richmond. Their starting salary for teachers is 36k. I'm in the NY metro area, so that salary is a very scary number. Is it that much cheaper to live down there? I don't have family or friends in VA. I'd be living on my own. Is 36k enough to live independently in ...See More

Bulldog Hi Chris,

Believe it or not, 36k is very livable in New Kent for a single person. You won't be rich and you won't be able to buy the "finer" things in life, but you can live comfortably on it. New Kent is also a pretty area - close to history and Richmond, but far enough away to be quiet when you want it. The Census Bureau has a website th...See More

Jul 15, 2010

Chris Bulldog,

Thanks for the info. That was exactly what I needed to hear. Here in the NY metro area, that's how much I made as a clerical aide and I had to live with family. Thanks for the info, and I look forward to submitting my application to New Kent :).

Chris

On 7/15/10, Bulldog wrote: > Hi Chris, > > Believe i...See More

Jul 15, 2010

Teacher Chatboards

General

Teacher Chatboard

Method & Theory

Grade Levels

- -

Multiage Classroom

Adult Education

Classroom Projects

Arts and Crafts

Read Across America

Travelling Buddies

Learning Centers

States

Teachers Abroad

Australian Teachers

Canadian Teachers

Subject Areas

Foreign Languages

Language Arts Center

Science Teachers

Language Arts

4 Blocks Literacy

6 Traits Writing

Accelerated Reader

Building Blocks (K)

Books & Literature

Creative Writing

Librarian/Media Arts

Reading/Writing

Remedial Reading

Foreign Language

ESL/EFL Teachers

French Teachers

German Teachers

Spanish Teachers

Travel/Study Abroad

Peer Groups

AP/GATE Teachers

Beginning Teachers

Distance Teachers

Department Heads

Library/Media Science

Master Teachers

Mentor Teachers

Retired Teachers

Special Education

Student Teachers

Substitute Teachers

Method & Theory

Beginning Learners

Character Education

Classroom Discipline

Collaborative Learning

Disruptive Students

General Education

Learning Disorders

Learning Research

Lesson Planning

Montessori Method

Motivating Students

Professional Devel

Professional Readings

Staff Development

Standardized Testing

Testing & Grading

Career Center

Continuing Education

National Boards/NBPTS

Hot Topics

Classroom Humor

Healthy Teachers

NCLB/Race to the Top

Teacher Gatherings

Teacher Inspirations

Teacher Recipes

Teacher Social Board

Tech Center

Apple Classroom

Computer Teachers

Educational Software

Internet Security

Library/Media Science

Teaching with PowerPoint

Teacher Video Share

Teaching with the Web

Tech Coordinators

Teachers.Net

Home About Forum Policies Privacy

Resources

Chatboards Lesson Plans Classroom Projects Classified Ads

Follow us...

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Mailring

Contacts

Advertising Job Listings Submissions Reprints