Getting my Masters was absolutely worth it. It was the best thing that I have done so far professionally. I was an alternative certified teacher...
Can you get certified in more areas?
Sorry to play the devil's advocate for a moment but if you are going for a school leader position of any kind, you do need to be assertive. I hope...
I think only you know what is best for you. I personally would hold out for the public school system.
Just lower your expectations a little and you should be fine. You are aware that there is no more tenure in Florida, right? New teachers work year...
I did and I now have that perspective. :rolleyes:
In this job market I think this is foolish to do. But you have to do what you have to do for you. But I agree with everyone else, you should have...
I would because I truly believe ALL students deserve quality teachers no matter what their circumstances are.
Now this was very unnecessary.
:clap: Well said. For what it is worth, I believe the OP was just being honest. That said, everyone works where they work because it suits them...
You should be very proud! You WILL get the job, it is just a matter of when. :-)
I understand. However, based on what I have heard in the past and what the original poster stated they were offered, your school is not the norm....
What parent in their right mind would want to send their kids to a school with uncertified teachers?
You guys are making 18K a year?
That is still not an adequate justification. Our lenders that we pay our student loans back to could care less why those schools pay so poorly.
This is ONE of the many reasons why I work for a public school. That is so insulting and atrocious for a professional with a college degree.
You can get your temporary certification that way. However, in order to get a professional teaching certificate (which you must get within 3 years...
The 9 month program IS coursework.
That is not true. Any alternative certification program will require you to complete coursework. I was alternatively certified before getting my M.Ed.
You will need to compete at least four specific education college courses in addition to passing all of the exams and educational competencies in...
