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Low-cost outdoor education programs at the Arboretum

by Meg Matthews

Mar 3, 2009

Hi everyone. I don't think this falls under the prohibited commercial services posts, so here goes. My name is Meg Matthews, and I work in education and outreach at UW Botanic Gardens. We wanted to let teachers in Western Washington know about our fantastic, low-cost (and scholarships are available) outdoor education programs at the Arboretum. All ...See MoreHi everyone. I don't think this falls under the prohibited commercial services posts, so here goes. My name is Meg Matthews, and I work in education and outreach at UW Botanic Gardens. We wanted to let teachers in Western Washington know about our fantastic, low-cost (and scholarships are available) outdoor education programs at the Arboretum. All programs feature “hands-on” activities and are aligned with Washington State EALRs.

Right now, we still have spaces available for experiential programs for students in grades K through 12. I was wondering if there’d be a good way to contact the right teachers to talk about our programs and answer any questions they might have – either by email, attending a staff meeting, or another method you recommend? If anyone has suggestions, please shoot me an email; our goal is to avoid pestering people, so your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! More info about the program follows, in case you yourself are interested:

Washington Park Arboretum Youth Programs

During 2008, thousands of youth from the Puget Sound area participated in preschool – 12th grade programs at the Washington Park Arboretum.

We offer you and your students a chance to explore the Arboretum’s world-class collection of trees and shrubs set amongst gardens, meadows, woodlands and wetlands through a Seedlings Preschool Program, Saplings School Program, Summer Sleuths Program or Self-guided Explorer Pack!

Experience the splendor of color and wildlife at the Arboretum and schedule a program now for spring and summer 2009.

We offer fun, hands-on and 100% outdoor programming rain or shine!

Saplings School Programs are aligned with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements, Environmental Goals and Guidelines and Grade Level Expectations!

Seedlings Preschool, Saplings School and Summer Sleuths Programs are only $6.00 per student for a guided program!

Popular! The calendar’s filling up fast, so book now! Please call Arboretum Education at 206-543-8801 or email [email removed].

We look forward to hearing from you!

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West-E Study Material

by Anne

Mar 6, 2009

REA study guide for Praxis is good, Cliff Notes for Praxis, and XAM West- E/Praxis has many problems

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music test in performance

by craig bolyard

Mar 8, 2009

How do I get a music performance study guide if you know???

Regards

Craig

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sarsone509 On 3/08/09, craig bolyard wrote: > How do I get a music performance study guide if you know??? > > Regards > > Craig

Is this for the west-e?

Mar 14, 2009

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Craig Bolyard On 3/14/09, sarsone509 wrote: > On 3/08/09, craig bolyard wrote: >> How do I get a music performance study guide if you know??? >> >> Regards >> >> Craig > > > Is this for the west-e?

Yes the west E in music performance.. Need a study guide???

Craig

Mar 15, 2009

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Job Outlook in WA?

by SoCal Teacher ABC

Mar 15, 2009

I have been looking for full-time work around So Cal for almost two years. With the economy, teacher layoffs, and declining enrollment, it's hard to find anything in CA. I have found work as a sub, but I would like full time work. I have a ton of years experience as a sub in all grade levels K-8 (including special ed). I subbed when I was completin...See More

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Yana On 3/28/09, Sone509 wrote: > > > On 3/22/09, SoCal Teacher ABC wrote: >> >>> >>> I think you would have a good chance of finding work in King >>> county especially with your ELL background. I would just >>> start working on applying for a Washington state credential. >>> You would have to ...See MoreOn 3/28/09, Sone509 wrote: > > > On 3/22/09, SoCal Teacher ABC wrote: >> >>> >>> I think you would have a good chance of finding work in King >>> county especially with your ELL background. I would just >>> start working on applying for a Washington state credential. >>> You would have to take the Washington state endorsement exam >>> which cost $130. Google, "OSPI" it is the Washington state >>> superintendent office website which will give a ton of >>> information on getting certified in WA. >> >> Thanks, that sounds encouraging. I'll look into it. I don't look >> forward to having to take more subject matter tests, though. >> >> I don't mind teaching ELL. I had a good time in the Newcomers >> class, and the district where I work has just adopted Hampton- >> Brown's "Avenues" ELD program for all elementary grades at all >> the schools (the EO kids have enrichment during the Avenues >> time) - it's a majority minority district that has large Asian >> and Hispanic populations. >> >> Also, are there districts in King County that have adopted the >> Read 180 program? >> >> What does the enrollment look like for 2009-2010? If California >> is losing enrollment, they have to be going somewhere. >> >> Is Seattle the best place to look for work, or in the outlying >> suburbs or rural areas? >> >> Thanks >> >> I am not familiar with the READ 180 program, and I do think it is > better to try to find work in the King county area, there is also > alot of area counties and many districts to find work. If not the > subsitutes make in some places in western Washington $180 a day. > The work is there...In April there is going to be a teacher career > fair in Tacoma you should look into, and job placement is at a high > rate for those that go there. It is also not just jobs in > Washington but all across the country.

Umm, it looks like Washington State is going to be cutting teaching jobs too by a lot. Our district is cutting - not hiring. I have a friend with a biology cert and ELL cert who is not sure she will be able to get a job. Of course, city schools will offer a better chance - but to be honest you could get that somewhere in California too. Seriously. I heard Washington state is looking at cuts of up to 9000 teachers because of the new budget. If you compare that to our population and do the percentages - we are losing more teaching jobs than California. Sorry to bear the bad news.

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Washington teacher On 4/05/09, Yana wrote: > On 3/28/09, Sone509 wrote: >> >> >> On 3/22/09, SoCal Teacher ABC wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> I think you would have a good chance of finding work in King >>>> county especially with your ELL background. I would just >>>> start working on applying for a...See MoreOn 4/05/09, Yana wrote: > On 3/28/09, Sone509 wrote: >> >> >> On 3/22/09, SoCal Teacher ABC wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> I think you would have a good chance of finding work in King >>>> county especially with your ELL background. I would just >>>> start working on applying for a Washington state credential. >>>> You would have to take the Washington state endorsement exam >>>> which cost $130. Google, "OSPI" it is the Washington state >>>> superintendent office website which will give a ton of >>>> information on getting certified in WA. >>> >>> Thanks, that sounds encouraging. I'll look into it. I don't look >>> forward to having to take more subject matter tests, though. >>> >>> I don't mind teaching ELL. I had a good time in the Newcomers >>> class, and the district where I work has just adopted Hampton- >>> Brown's "Avenues" ELD program for all elementary grades at all >>> the schools (the EO kids have enrichment during the Avenues >>> time) - it's a majority minority district that has large Asian >>> and Hispanic populations. >>> >>> Also, are there districts in King County that have adopted the >>> Read 180 program? >>> >>> What does the enrollment look like for 2009-2010? If California >>> is losing enrollment, they have to be going somewhere. >>> >>> Is Seattle the best place to look for work, or in the outlying >>> suburbs or rural areas? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> I am not familiar with the READ 180 program, and I do think it is >> better to try to find work in the King county area, there is also >> alot of area counties and many districts to find work. If not the >> subsitutes make in some places in western Washington $180 a day. >> The work is there...In April there is going to be a teacher career >> fair in Tacoma you should look into, and job placement is at a high >> rate for those that go there. It is also not just jobs in >> Washington but all across the country. > > Umm, it looks like Washington State is going to be cutting teaching > jobs too by a lot. Our district is cutting - not hiring. I have a > friend with a biology cert and ELL cert who is not sure she will be > able to get a job. Of course, city schools will offer a better chance - > but to be honest you could get that somewhere in California too. > Seriously. I heard Washington state is looking at cuts of up to 9000 > teachers because of the new budget. If you compare that to our > population and do the percentages - we are losing more teaching jobs > than California. Sorry to bear the bad news.

May 13 == pink slips are due to Washington teachers by this Friday, May 15. It's the worst "reduction in force (RIF)" situation I've witnessed in my 32 years of teaching. The legislature has cut funds to education, reduced teacher pay, increased class sizes to at least 30 - 35 kids per classroom, and they suspended two voter-approved initiatives that were supposed to guarantee cost of living pay increases and protect class size. This is not a good time to find a teaching job in Washington! I assume the "RIF'd" teachers will take any substituting jobs that come up next year. It's a mess!

May 13, 2009

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Is anyone out there piloting the new state test?

by JAM, who is glad to see the WASL go

Apr 7, 2009

I've heard there are schools out there that are piloting some computer test (not MAP) this spring that *may* replace the WASL. Does anyone know about it? We'd love to hear details.

JAM up in Snohomish Co.

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What's Going On?

by Ea

Apr 19, 2009

What is going on? Where is anyone who actually cares about teachers, be they novice or veteran? Aren't we supposed to care about ourselves? Where is the solidarity and all of that good stuff? Let us know what's going on. We are not alone.

Ea Just click on the box below: No Names Needed!

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Brag worthy

by Andrea

Jun 5, 2009

Are you happy with your school/district? Take some time to brag and feel good about what you do! Share with us ... where do you work? What do you do? What makes it great?

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Early Retirement Incentives: Survey for new and vet teachers

by Perplexed

Jun 25, 2009

This survey concerns all teachers; novice and veteran.

Please take time to complete this survey. It is for a thesis statement. I would appreciate your thoughts and opinions. After all, if it does not currently concern you, it will eventually. Results will be posted at the end of July, 2009.

Thank you so much...so much,

E...See More

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Looking for teacher Jerry Allen of College Place Jr. 1977-79

by Annette Lapinski

Jul 23, 2009

I am looking for my old teacher Jerry Allen of college Place who taught special ed in the late 70's. If you klnow him or know where to find him, please let me know.

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