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Dissertation Participants

by Dimetri Richardson

Jan 30, 2015

The purpose of my research is to describe twice retained, middle students’ experiences with grade retention, grade retention’s influence on students’ motivation, factors contributing to grade retention, and possible alternatives to grade retention. Interested? Know a potential participant? Please contact me at [email removed]

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dui

by john knudsen

Jun 21, 2014

What are the chances of being hired as a teacher in VA. now days when one has a DUI ?

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I hope none! On 6/21/14, john knudsen wrote: > What are the chances of being hired as a teacher in VA. now > days when one has a DUI ?

Nov 7, 2014

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Teacher on Teacher Bullyin

by Melody

Sep 22, 2012

Have any of you ever been bullied by another teacher or two? After many years of teaching I was driven into a nervous breakdown and haven't worked in 3 years..I miss the kids, I miss school but I can't go back to Fairfax County Public Schools because they ended up going after me for reporting the abuse..I've been a wreck and only now am I seing a b...See More

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Legion It's very common, in my opinion. A lot of teachers are miserable people and when they think they can get away with it, they will bully another teacher they feel is weak for whatever pleasure they can get out of it. It's sad but true.

I was bullied in my first job by a sped coteacher and two assistants. They just refused to do any work whi...See More

Nov 7, 2014

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Provisional Teacher

by Snoopy

Aug 9, 2014

Is there a difference between a teacher and a provisional teachers pay scale?

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Teacher Supply Store

by DeAnna

Aug 5, 2014

I've been really disappointed by the lack of Teacher Supply stores in the Hampton Roads area. Anyone have suggestions???

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Interviewing while under contract

by Martha

Jul 2, 2014

I was recently seeking jobs to relocated to the Roanoke area from NC. I accepted a job, but I just got asked to come in for an interview at my "dream" location. Can I still interview, or is it still against policy to do so?

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VA Hiring Season

by Chris

Jun 15, 2010

Hi All,

I know the market in VA is less than stellar, but I had a question regarding your hiring season. I'm in a "non-critical" (gosh i hate being called that) fairly low demand field. I've applied in the big Northern VA counties and Virginia Beach. I haven't heard a peep from anybody yet. I know some southern states tend to hire later, t...See More

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Certain Counties? Thanks anyway, Jenny, and congrats on your new job! Hope you have a great school year! :-)

On 7/15/10, Jenny K wrote: > I've peeked over a few of the responses and wanted to > encourage you as well! I interviewed for a position on > Tuesday with Frederick Co. and the principal called me > back today saying I am her pick for it....See MoreThanks anyway, Jenny, and congrats on your new job! Hope you have a great school year! :-)

On 7/15/10, Jenny K wrote: > I've peeked over a few of the responses and wanted to > encourage you as well! I interviewed for a position on > Tuesday with Frederick Co. and the principal called me > back today saying I am her pick for it. I know Prince > William Co. has many elementary positions but it is kind > of hard to get an in, so you have to e-mail the HR person > that corresponds to your last name and they will set your > up with a pre-screening interview. > > I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about Orange, > Culpeper or Shenandoah but Frederick Co. is good. > > On 7/06/10, Certain Counties? wrote: >> I am looking for information on the following counties: >> >> Orange, Culpeper, and Shenandoah >> >> Could anyone here offer any info about them? Thanks in >> advance! >> >> >> >> On 7/04/10, milly wrote: >>> Chris, >>> >>> I haven't read the other post but wanted to let you >>> know that it is certainly not too late to get a >>> teaching job! I got hired last week to teach 1st >>> grade in Fairfax COunty. I also got called for >>> several interviews so make sure you are sending your >>> resume/coverletters to schools. Good luck to you! >>> >>> >>> On 6/29/10, Kat wrote: >>>> Lisa, Prince William Cty schools has 2 Middle >>>> School Librarian positions posted on their job >>>> vacancies page. >>>> >>>> On 6/29/10, Lisa wrote: >>>>> Hello, I just moved to northern VA and was >>>>> wondering if anyone knew of any Library Media >>>>> positions available in this area? Public or >>>>> Private? Thanks in advance to any advice you may >>>>> have. :) >>>>> >>>>> On 6/20/10, Chris wrote: >>>>>> Yikes--I just researched that position online. >>>>>> It seems like there's some >>>>>> "complication" surrounding the >>>>>> position---I'm definitely avoiding that mess. >>>>>> It's generally not a good idea for local online >>>>>> newspapers to post issues about a particular >>>>>> position! Not good for publicity when the job >>>>>> is posted! However, it seems they have a >>>>>> wonderful program with excellent ensembles. >>>>>> Hopefully, things will get back on track and >>>>>> their students will be happy. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 6/20/10, Eliza wrote: >>>>>>> Check out Charlottesville. Rumor has it their >>>>>>> band director resigned. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 6/15/10, Chris wrote: >>>>>>>> Hi All, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I know the market in VA is less than >>>>>>>> stellar, but I had a question regarding >>>>>>>> your hiring season. I'm in a >>>>>>>> "non-critical" (gosh i hate being >>>>>>>> called that) fairly low demand field. I've >>>>>>>> applied in the big Northern VA counties and >>>>>>>> Virginia Beach. I haven't heard a peep from >>>>>>>> anybody yet. I know some southern states >>>>>>>> tend to hire later, though I have no idea >>>>>>>> if VA does that. Would you say I'm still in >>>>>>>> the running and might get interviewed in >>>>>>>> July, or am I pretty much not getting >>>>>>>> considered since I applied in May and >>>>>>>> haven't gotten any contact yet? I know it >>>>>>>> would just be an educated guess, but thank >>>>>>>> you for your input :)

Jul 16, 2010

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Johnson OAll the paper work. I am just trying to get some income for the summer. Any suggestions

n 7/16/10, Certain Counties? wrote: > Thanks anyway, Jenny, and congrats on your new job! Hope you > have a great school year! :-) > > > On 7/15/10, Jenny K wrote: >> I've peeked over a few of the responses and wanted to >> e...See MoreOAll the paper work. I am just trying to get some income for the summer. Any suggestions

n 7/16/10, Certain Counties? wrote: > Thanks anyway, Jenny, and congrats on your new job! Hope you > have a great school year! :-) > > > On 7/15/10, Jenny K wrote: >> I've peeked over a few of the responses and wanted to >> encourage you as well! I interviewed for a position on >> Tuesday with Frederick Co. and the principal called me >> back today saying I am her pick for it. I know Prince >> William Co. has many elementary positions but it is kind >> of hard to get an in, so you have to e-mail the HR person >> that corresponds to your last name and they will set your >> up with a pre-screening interview. >> >> I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about Orange, >> Culpeper or Shenandoah but Frederick Co. is good. >> >> On 7/06/10, Certain Counties? wrote: >>> I am looking for information on the following counties: >>> >>> Orange, Culpeper, and Shenandoah >>> >>> Could anyone here offer any info about them? Thanks in >>> advance! >>> >>> >>> >>> On 7/04/10, milly wrote: >>>> Chris, >>>> >>>> I haven't read the other post but wanted to let you >>>> know that it is certainly not too late to get a >>>> teaching job! I got hired last week to teach 1st >>>> grade in Fairfax COunty. I also got called for >>>> several interviews so make sure you are sending your >>>> resume/coverletters to schools. Good luck to you! >>>> >>>> >>>> On 6/29/10, Kat wrote: >>>>> Lisa, Prince William Cty schools has 2 Middle >>>>> School Librarian positions posted on their job >>>>> vacancies page. >>>>> >>>>> On 6/29/10, Lisa wrote: >>>>>> Hello, I just moved to northern VA and was >>>>>> wondering if anyone knew of any Library Media >>>>>> positions available in this area? Public or >>>>>> Private? Thanks in advance to any advice you may >>>>>> have. :) >>>>>> >>>>>> On 6/20/10, Chris wrote: >>>>>>> Yikes--I just researched that position online. >>>>>>> It seems like there's some >>>>>>> "complication" surrounding the >>>>>>> position---I'm definitely avoiding that mess. >>>>>>> It's generally not a good idea for local online >>>>>>> newspapers to post issues about a particular >>>>>>> position! Not good for publicity when the job >>>>>>> is posted! However, it seems they have a >>>>>>> wonderful program with excellent ensembles. >>>>>>> Hopefully, things will get back on track and >>>>>>> their students will be happy. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 6/20/10, Eliza wrote: >>>>>>>> Check out Charlottesville. Rumor has it their >>>>>>>> band director resigned. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 6/15/10, Chris wrote: >>>>>>>>> Hi All, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I know the market in VA is less than >>>>>>>>> stellar, but I had a question regarding >>>>>>>>> your hiring season. I'm in a >>>>>>>>> "non-critical" (gosh i hate being >>>>>>>>> called that) fairly low demand field. I've >>>>>>>>> applied in the big Northern VA counties and >>>>>>>>> Virginia Beach. I haven't heard a peep from >>>>>>>>> anybody yet. I know some southern states >>>>>>>>> tend to hire later, though I have no idea >>>>>>>>> if VA does that. Would you say I'm still in >>>>>>>>> the running and might get interviewed in >>>>>>>>> July, or am I pretty much not getting >>>>>>>>> considered since I applied in May and >>>>>>>>> haven't gotten any contact yet? I know it >>>>>>>>> would just be an educated guess, but thank >>>>>>>>> you for your input :)

May 21, 2014

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summer program

by Jackie

May 21, 2014

Did a cool summer program outside. It was awesome kids enjoyed and learned a ton of info. Everyone should do a summer program at least once.

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Whole Brain Teaching or Power Teaching

by T

Aug 4, 2009

Anyone familiar with Whole Brain Teaching or Power Teaching? Looking to use it with middle schoolers. Wondering if it would be effective?

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L On 8/04/09, T wrote: > Anyone familiar with Whole Brain Teaching or Power > Teaching? Looking to use it with middle schoolers. > Wondering if it would be effective? There are quite a few videos on youtube regarding power teaching or type in power teaching and it will lead u to those videos. Hope this would help. L

Aug 23, 2009

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NC WBT Teacher On 8/23/09, L wrote: > On 8/04/09, T wrote: >> Anyone familiar with Whole Brain Teaching or Power >> Teaching? Looking to use it with middle schoolers. >> Wondering if it would be effective? > There are quite a few videos on youtube regarding power > teaching or type in power teaching and it will lead u to those > vide...See More

Aug 23, 2009

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What is it like to work in Fairfax County Public Schools?

by Mary

Aug 4, 2009

I will be applying to FCPS. Is their curriculum structured...meaning it is laid out for you on what to do each day and each week? I am looking for a curriculum which is structured. What is the name of their reading program and math program? Is it difficult to implement?

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