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Heather Do you have any insight into the style or type of questions being asked? I am a struggling Social Studies teacher for WHI and WHII. I have had scores in the mid-90s since I started teaching and after last year, I simply don't know what to do or if the new questions I am writing ar effective. Thanks!

Oct 27, 2011

Bulldog Not really allowed to state the questions, but I can say that you would be wise to focus on graphics (charts, diagrams, tables, etc) and that you should look at essential knowledge q's in the SOL Curr Framework. Don't worry about the scores from last year - it was a bloodbath for everyone.

Bulldog!

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Oct 31, 2011

Salary scale

by VA Bound

Jul 27, 2011

I'm seeeking a teaching position with the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. Anyone know where the salary scale is posted? Is the scale similar to public schools? It is not on the diocese website. Thanks

CLC I've never known a Catholic school system to pay as much as public. Some pay a lot less. In some systems, different schools have some freedom in this. Catholic high schools often pay more than elementary and some have slightly different benefits. You might try posting on the private school board.

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Jul 28, 2011

Where are the special ed. collab positions in state?

by Gringo

Jul 31, 2011

Hello. I'm thinking of moving to VA from GA, where I have my teacher certification (Sp. Ed. HQ). Where are the collab. positions, preferably elementary? Where are the better, worse districts? Thanks.

Gifted Endorsement

by Jeanette

Aug 1, 2011

I am thinking of taking coursework for the gifted endorsement. What colleges offer the necessary coursework besides JMU?

Thanks!

Gifted Teacher Lots of colleges offer the endorsement courses and practicum. University of Richmond's is cost-effective and William and Mary's is excellent (but rigorous).

On 8/01/11, Jeanette wrote: > I am thinking of taking coursework for the gifted > endorsement. What colleges offer the necessary coursework > besides JMU? > > Thanks!

Jun 9, 2012

Career Changers - Job Opportunity

by Regina Bishop

Aug 4, 2011

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Regina Bishop On 8/04/11, Regina Bishop wrote: > If you are frustrated with the cut backs in teaching > positions, but still need a career; why not look in a > different field that is growing when other industries are > shinking. Contact me for more information with > MassMutual/Commonwealth Financial Partners. We are > expanding in our Virgini...See More

Aug 4, 2011

SOLs and AYP

by Flacka

Aug 4, 2011

Has the information been released yet? Our P told us VDOE was going to release it last Tues. (over a week ago) but I haven't seen anything yet.

Bulldog to Flacka Try this link to look up division and individual school reports.

Bulldog!

On 8/04/11, Flacka wrote: > Has the information been released yet? Our P told us VDOE > was going to release it last Tues. (over a week ago) but I > haven't seen anything yet.

Aug 6, 2011

I found a new product for teachers!!!

by ftm

Aug 15, 2011

Hi. I found this product called the bulletin board buddy. I ordered it from [link removed]!!

Don't give up in lousy job market.....

by Mom to Three

Aug 16, 2011

I just got great news from a young girl I first met about seven years ago when I presented in a community college class on children with special needs. She wanted to be a preschool teacher for students with disabilities - and last week she got her dream job offer of a preschool inclusive class at an at risk school.

She was always a hard wo...See More

Computer Technology

by Just Curious

Aug 16, 2011

I am merely curious, but what is the VADOE's position on how computers is taught in school districts? In certain Northern VA districts, the teachers are the ones who teach computers, but in other areas, the Computer Tech teachers teach the lessons.

Proctor

by Spirit

Aug 20, 2011

Im looking for part-time work as a proctor. Does anyone know how I go about appplying for those positions....I looked at ODUs website but I didnt seek a listing for such a position but I know they adminsiter varies test...For example praxis I, VCLA, VRA...Thanks for any assistance!