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substitute teaching in Tacoma area

by Hawaii teacher

Jul 16, 2008

Hi, I am an elementary teacher in Hawaii, currently teaching kindergarten. I have my MEdT degree (Master's of Education in Teaching), and a BFA (Fine Arts - Ceramics). I'm entering my fourth year of teaching.

I will be moving to the Tacoma area in spring or summer 2009. Recently I was looking at the Tacoma Public School site, and I think ...See More

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J If I understand for Tacoma, you apply to the district. If you are liked by a teacher in a particular school, they can request you or say that you were good and recommend you to others (I did an ECE practicum in a Tacoma school a couple years ago, and in the staff lounge they have the names of substitutes they liked written on a board). I believe th...See More

Jul 30, 2008

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Jessica On 7/16/08, Hawaii teacher wrote: > Hi, I am an elementary teacher in Hawaii, currently > teaching kindergarten. I have my MEdT degree (Master's of > Education in Teaching), and a BFA (Fine Arts - Ceramics). > I'm entering my fourth year of teaching. > > I will be moving to the Tacoma area in spring or summer > 2009. Recently I...See MoreOn 7/16/08, Hawaii teacher wrote: > Hi, I am an elementary teacher in Hawaii, currently > teaching kindergarten. I have my MEdT degree (Master's of > Education in Teaching), and a BFA (Fine Arts - Ceramics). > I'm entering my fourth year of teaching. > > I will be moving to the Tacoma area in spring or summer > 2009. Recently I was looking at the Tacoma Public School > site, and I think the Office of the Superintendent site to > gather information. I did come across online application > information, as well as email addresses for more info. I > see that I can apply for a substitute teaching certificate. > > What is the process like, for substitute teachers? Do you > apply to the district? The schools themselves? Are there > priority substitute lists (like we have in Hawaii)? Is > there a limit to how many substitute teachers they take? > Can you get steady work being a substitute? > > I'm just thinking that substituting will be a way to see > what the schools are like. >

> Thanks for any help any of you can provide. I appreciate > it!

I'm currently a substitute within the Tacoma School District. The process for becoming a substitute is found on the district website and is fairly uncomplicated. The easiest method is to do the online application, make sure that you have a placement file, fingerprints, transcripts,etc. Once your application is complete and they check your references- which takes about 3 weeks, you will be contacted to do a short training at the HR office. Immediately upon completion of this training you are in the substitute system and you will either be called by phone, or you can check for assignments online. I personally have had great success within this school district. I enjoy being able to book assignments in advance online. Since the school year has started in September I have had the opportunity to work each day. I too am new to the Tacoma area so this has been a great way for me to get to know the area as well as each of the schools! I have also spoken with other subs who have been doing this longer than me and they mention that you can pretty much work everyday, also most teachers that I have met say that they were able to get hired because of the connections they made while subbing.

I hope this helps

Oct 8, 2008

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Washington teachers- where are you??

by We need Washington for our postcard exchange! Please join!

Jul 17, 2008

We need: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii,Montana, New Mexico, Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

**This will be my 4th year organizing a postcard exchange. Please note that we'd prefer bought photo postcards rather than made cards. All cards must be out by the 1st week of Novem...See More

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When does your School begin?

by Primary teacher

Aug 3, 2008

When does your school begin and do you have alot of Teacher Workshops? We have so many: 2 this week, 3 the following, 2 the following and school begins on the 27th.

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Any Grade Welcome for FUN post card Exchange!

by Sabrena

Aug 3, 2008

Hey Everyone, I am looking for a teacher (any grade) from Washington to join in on the upcoming 2008-2009 post card exchange! If you are interested in joining or would like more information please email me at [email removed]

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Wendell Berry and David Ehrenfeld

by RF

Aug 19, 2008

I'm going out on a limb here, but am interested in talking to any educators, preferrably high school teachers, who have read the work of Wendell Berry and/ or David Ehrenfeld and who are interested in discussing the how their ideas might affect teaching.

RF

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Out of state credential

by Russell

Aug 24, 2008

Has anyone received a teaching credential from Grand Canyon University and is currently working? How did student teaching go and get set-up?

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Are you willing to raise your voice for positive change?

by Rosanna Pittella

Sep 1, 2008

Everyone, if you are an educator who can clearly identify the issues we face in education, ready to stand up, be counted, and actively speak out and raise our voice for the changes we all KNOW must be made - there is a movement making its way across the country to NY this November you should know about ([link removed]).

The One Voice Inst...See More

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How is the Lynwood area?

by Tina

Sep 2, 2008

My husband will probably get transfered to WA within the next year. I am wondering how the Lynwood area is like? I believe that it's somewhere outside of Seattle. I don't anything else about it though. How are the job prospects in this area? What about the area itself? Is this a nice area to raise children? Wha tis the cost of living like? Any info...See More

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jacque/Wa/K-1/nbct 2006 On 9/02/08, Tina wrote: > My husband will probably get transfered to WA within the > next year. I am wondering how the Lynwood area is like? > I believe that it's somewhere outside of Seattle. I don't > anything else about it though. How are the job prospects > in this area? What about the area itself? Is this a nice > area to rai...See MoreOn 9/02/08, Tina wrote: > My husband will probably get transfered to WA within the > next year. I am wondering how the Lynwood area is like? > I believe that it's somewhere outside of Seattle. I don't > anything else about it though. How are the job prospects > in this area? What about the area itself? Is this a nice > area to raise children? Wha tis the cost of living like? > Any info would be greatly appreciated. > > Thank you!

I live in Lynnwood, WA. It is about 25 miles north of Seattle. It is considered a part of the 'convergent' zone weatherwise. Which usually means that we get a bit more snow when it does snow (on average once per year, 6 inches or less, but occasionally we'll get 10 inches). The public school district is Edmonds School district which I work for. Our district is or has been somewhat progressive, but with NCLB we have gotten caught up in a bit of the 'everyone on the same page at the same time' mentality. My school has very high test scores so they leave us alone for the most part. We are all learning a new math curriculum called Math Expressions. It's not perfect but it has it's strengths.

Lynnwood has a major shopping mall (Alderwood Mall) and is a good place to raise children (I have four grown children). Many people prefer to live in Edmonds, but you will pay more for a house there and get less house for your money. There are many housing options in Lynnwood. Lynnwood also has many small businesses and a healthy tax base so the city council is good about trying to keep taxes low. House prices are coming down and many houses have been on the market for several months. A brand-new house right across the street from me just sold last weekend though--in the $500,000 range. This was a 3,000+ sq. ft. house with granite kitchen, etc., and brand-new. I'm not certain but would guess the average in Lynnwood is $300,000+range.

There are areas that have schools which have not made adequate yearly progress. Cedar Valley is one of those. The better schools would include Seaview, my own Maplewood K-8 which is a parent cooperative and you only get in by lottery, Madrona, Meadowdale. You can view all schools and find out more about them by going to [link removed].

There are some houses available in this area with acreage, though those are getting fewer and fewer.

Job prospects will depend on the economy. Our state has a deficit because of the loss of revenue due to lower consumer spending so education cuts are being looked at. I think most states are in the same boat.

We have snow on the ground right now and school was closed today. We had a two hour late start on Mon/Tues due to ice/snow and it is rumored we may have a white Christmas which doesn't happen often at all, in fact in nearly 40 years I can only remember it happening twice before. Usually it snows and then melts quickly.

Good Luck to you!

Dec 17, 2008

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Positive person On 12/17/08, jacque/Wa/K-1/nbct 2006 wrote:

Hi jacque--my DD and her family live in Lynnwood, but I think their school district is Mulkiteo (sp). Her kids go to Serene Lake Elementary (K and 2)and so far have been pleased with it. We were just up there the first part of the month.

They're visiting his family in Mexico right now a...See MoreOn 12/17/08, jacque/Wa/K-1/nbct 2006 wrote:

Hi jacque--my DD and her family live in Lynnwood, but I think their school district is Mulkiteo (sp). Her kids go to Serene Lake Elementary (K and 2)and so far have been pleased with it. We were just up there the first part of the month.

They're visiting his family in Mexico right now and are glad to be missing the snow storms!

> On 9/02/08, Tina wrote: >> My husband will probably get transfered to WA within the >> next year. I am wondering how the Lynwood area is like? >> I believe that it's somewhere outside of Seattle. I don't >> anything else about it though. How are the job prospects >> in this area? What about the area itself? Is this a nice >> area to raise children? Wha tis the cost of living like? >> Any info would be greatly appreciated. >> >> Thank you! > > I live in Lynnwood, WA. It is about 25 miles north of > Seattle. It is considered a part of the 'convergent' zone > weatherwise. Which usually means that we get a bit more snow > when it does snow (on average once per year, 6 inches or less, > but occasionally we'll get 10 inches). The public school > district is Edmonds School district which I work for. Our > district is or has been somewhat progressive, but with NCLB we > have gotten caught up in a bit of the 'everyone on the same > page at the same time' mentality. My school has very high > test scores so they leave us alone for the most part. We are > all learning a new math curriculum called Math Expressions. > It's not perfect but it has it's strengths. > > Lynnwood has a major shopping mall (Alderwood Mall) and is a > good place to raise children (I have four grown children). > Many people prefer to live in Edmonds, but you will pay more > for a house there and get less house for your money. There > are many housing options in Lynnwood. Lynnwood also has many > small businesses and a healthy tax base so the city council is > good about trying to keep taxes low. House prices are coming > down and many houses have been on the market for several > months. A brand-new house right across the street from me > just sold last weekend though--in the $500,000 range. This > was a 3,000+ sq. ft. house with granite kitchen, etc., and > brand-new. I'm not certain but would guess the average in > Lynnwood is $300,000+range. > > There are areas that have schools which have not made adequate > yearly progress. Cedar Valley is one of those. The better > schools would include Seaview, my own Maplewood K-8 which is a > parent cooperative and you only get in by lottery, Madrona, > Meadowdale. You can view all schools and find out more about > them by going to [link removed]!

Dec 19, 2008

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Frustrated Teacher

by Brandee

Sep 8, 2008

I need advice on how to obtain my first real teaching position since graduating with my MAT in 2006. In Kentucky, I spent 2 years applying for every teaching position that came available in 3 different districts and only had one interview. I substituted for those two years and accepted a 6 month long-term position teaching 6th grade during the 07/0...See More

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RBC Were you able to obtain a Wash. State credential? I think you should start substitute teaching at a few districts for the rest of the year and build up friends and colleagues. If they like you they will call you everyday and let you know about upcoming teaching positions your should apply for in their school. In my area (Lower valley, Central Washi...See More

Sep 14, 2008

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Short survey - need your feedback

by Angelo

Oct 13, 2008

A colleague and I are writing lesson plans regarding character education and we want to get your input on our survey. Click on 'Character Education Survey' and the survey will be right there. Thanks so much.

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