School has always provided us with one. I do love technology, but there's something about having a handwritten grade book that really appeals to...
Send the email! It doesn't hurt to get in the loop with that district. Include 5-6 sentences introducing yourself, explaining your intent and...
Good for you! Show up with knowledge of their school and their school's philosophy, as other posters have stated. I am more in awe of you than...
That's tough because special education is SO different in various areas (at least that's what I've found). Where I used to teach, I taught...
Sadly, there are some negative colleagues out there, just like any other profession. I always lend a listening ear, but try to put a positive...
I give a brief description of myself, including a sentence or two about me, my experience, and my credentials. I make the email about 5-6...
It sounds like you're more positive about option one. If she does come back, you can sub for the rest of the school year and get great exposure to...
This post hits pretty close to home for me and my prior experiences! Because your ultimate goal is to go into teaching, I think you need to...
I love to help others! I don't think we should answer questions FOR other people, but if people post their sample application answers, cover...
Wow! That's really promising! I think the P already has his/her "eye on you" and is ready to take the next steps. Good luck!
I don't have any specific suggestions first-hand, but the Internet (and forums such as this one) will be your best friend! Start researching well...
Nothing wrong with a simple follow-up!
Definitely contact the principals. It doesn't hurt! Get your name out there. Schools DO hire new teachers with no experience!
I would let your current team know of the circumstances and leave detailed information for each of the meetings to be held on that day. I would...
I recently relocated to a new state. In my prior location, I was a high school special education teacher. While I grew to like it, teaching that...
It sounds like you've already got a good idea of how to handle things. Talking to the other teacher will help. I would also "lay down the...
I've used the ones offered by Microsoft Office online. They've been wonderfully easy!
I used to teach high school and I told my kids to "shut it" when they were talking too much! So bad.
Yes, email back. It doesn't hurt and the more your name is seen, the better!
When I went to job fairs, I brought packets with me. It consisted of my letter of intent, resume, transcripts, and letters of rec. I would just...
