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Proctor for SOL

by Elizabeth

Jun 1, 2015

Can a retired teacher with a renewed teacher's license proctor for SOL testing? I have been substituting for teachers pulled from their classrooms to proctor. It seems to make more sense for me to proctor and allow them to continue to teach and review. No one has been able to answer my question, but everyone agrees it is a good thought. Anyone have...See More

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yes Yes, you are qualified. My school is by the book. Every testing cycle we have 3 retirees that come in and proctor, but not run the tests. A current classroom teacher from the school gets the test tickets and sign out materials, while the other proctor helps out. I love having them in the room because they are really motivated and helpful, instead o...See More

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DC area Special Education Conference

by Christie Plaisance

Aug 27, 2015

Register for the Diamonds in the Rough Conference for September 26th, 2015. There will be some incredible panels and Jonathan Mooney as the keynote speaker.

Check it out at:

http://www.diamondsintheroughconference.com/registration. html

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info - recommendation new relo to Fairfax

by JRad

Jul 27, 2015

Hello, i am a Dad of a new teacher taking her first FT job since graduating. We live in PA and have all our lives, so trying to offer my duaghter withsome of the relo issues so she can concentrate on the professional transition for her as a young teacher in a new state etc. Can anyone recommend good resources or personal experience on where to lok ...See More

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student data

by interactive achievement

Jun 30, 2015

Hello, I am curios if anyone has opinions or advice on using interactive achievement to inform instructional decisions. Is it easy to use the data? How do you feel about the software? Is it worth it in the classroom? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

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Advice About Consent - Teachers and Student Privacy

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jun 26, 2015

The digital world presents new issues of privacy for schools, teachers, students. The author of this article presents solutions and suggestions.

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DUI 10 years ago

by Not perfect

Jun 14, 2015

I've been teaching 20 years with awesome references but i had a serious lapse in judgment a decade ago. I've done well at my current school, but want to relocate. Will that one (big) mistake ruin my chances of getting a teaching job in another county?

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Leelee Depends on where you are. DUI is not a crime of moral turpitude(murder, stealing, etc.)and usually those are the ones that can prevent you from employment. Is that asked on the application/transfer paperwork?

On 6/14/15, Not perfect wrote: > I've been teaching 20 years with awesome references but > i had a serious lapse in judgment ...See More

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Not perfect Yes. It's on all the applications I've seen in Virginia. I plan to disclose it, but I'm worried about what they will say.

On 6/15/15, Leelee wrote: > > Depends on where you are. DUI is not a crime of moral > turpitude(murder, stealing, etc.)and usually those are the > ones that can prevent you from employment. Is that asked &g...See More

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The teacher hiring process in Virginia

by Virginia

May 12, 2015

I applied for a teaching position in the state of Virginia. I was called by someone in the human resource department and was told that I was a candidate in the interview selection. No one called back to schedule an interview. I was wondering, what is the process for hiring teachers in the state of Virginia.

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The teacher hiring process in Virginia

by Virginia

May 12, 2015

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Prospective Teacher

by Sarah D.

Apr 8, 2015

I am about to receive my Bachelor's soon in Educational Studies through a University online, and live in Richmond. I'm wondering other than taking my Praxis I and II (not sure what I even want to teach most likely elementary school math/science) what my next step is or where to go to get my certificates/Master's? Just need advice on my next steps, ...See More

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Frederick County/Stephens City?

by Moving on the down low...

Mar 26, 2015

Any advice about schools in the area. We are relocating from NC. We are natives of VA, but have been away for more than a decade. I love the Shenandoah Valley, but I don't know much about this part. Any advice or tips appreciated!

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