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Experience in Choosing Bilingual, ESL or All English?
Asked by K.C. from Austin
on May 23, 2009
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Do any of you have experience in choosing between different programs for a 2nd grade child who is Spanish speaking? He has learned to read in English but his comprehe...
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- If he is going to be going to school in the US, he needs as much English as early as possible for him to be successful and stay current in school. Hopefully his paren...
- I teach school and esl. I would recommend staying with the bilingual program. The student will transition later on by 5th in most districts. if you do it too soon, it ...
- I would stick to Bilingual. When kids go through the complete bilingual curriculum they are completely bilingual and biliterate. If you put him in English and he is ...
Thinking of Starting a Teaching Career?
Asked by E.B. from Beaumont
on December 5, 2011
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I've been a SAHM for 12 years now. I am an official "retiree" at another job (I'm 52) that I stand a GOOD chance of losing or having my pension/benefits reduced by th...
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- My SIL recently returned to college to become certified. She cannot find a teaching job and the sub positions are very competitive. She 'wasted' a lot of time and mo...
- I am a teacher (17 + years) and so is my husband. WE live in California. The first thing you need to do is to find a way to be in a clasroom (not as a parent voluntee...
- I've heard good things about subbing. What about tutoring?
Online Teaching
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on March 8, 2009
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Hello! I have been looking for an onine teaching position, either for college or elementary level. I have been told that there are online home school programs which ...
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- There isn't much in Texas. There is a home school program that has partnered up with a school district in Houston, but it's a trial program and they're not hiring tea...
- hi! Try ratracerebellion.com- legit website where they have scoped out legit work at home jobs. I did notice a couple weeks ago, they were hiring for teachers. Just ...
- Try Touro University, University of Maryland University College (UMUC)Also try AIU..Good Luck
Alternative Teaching Certification
Asked by B.R. from Houston
on August 24, 2009
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Howdy Ladies,
I'm going to start an alternative certification certification program here in september and wanted to hear your stories and / or advice you have on th...
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- A friend of mine was planning to start her teacher certification with, I believe, Region 4, which is the educational region in the Houston area. She did quite a bit o...
- I finished the program through Region 4 in May. It was a great program and I took and passed my state exam. The problem is actually finding a teaching job right now....
- I went through Region 4 ACP 5 years ago and found a job right away, but I think it depends on your specialty. Certain certifications are more in demand than others. My...
Maintaining a Balance
Asked by L.S. from College Station
on February 5, 2008
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I have consistently gone to church all of my life. I enjoy it tremendously and love to volunteer in choir and various other activities. Lately, I have felt a calling...
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- It may not seem like a blessing but it is really special that your husband wants you to be home with him. I understand you want to get out of the house and also fulfi...
- Remember what it says in Corinthians, there is a time to every season. Your children are very young and you will be amazed how quickly they will be in school and you c...
- L., I recommend that you pray for God to change your heart, or your husband's heart, about this. Let God show you what to do.
Query Removing My 2.5 Yr Old from Typical Daycare to a Montessor Daycare?
Asked by J.D. from Los Angeles
on July 9, 2010
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Hello,
Recently I have found out that my son's childcare provider is not disclosing to me who is coming into her care and who is leaving. I do not think that she real...
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- I worked in a very culturally diverse daycare so I have plenty of experience with it. First off, children do not notice race or ethnicity. He will not feel like a mi...
- As far as Montessori goes... I have no idea what some people are talking about. Within 20 minutes drive time to our house there are over 70 montessori preschools. In o...
- i had a cousin that went to montessori schools and he was behind in what a normal child should be. the teachers seem to let the children teach themselves. the school h...
Question for All High School or Middle School Teachers!
Asked by R.W. from Salt Lake City
on August 25, 2010
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I have a question for any of you who teach middle or high school (or if you know someone who does). How hard was it to get a job? How many jobs did you have to apply...
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- It really depends on where you are. I have no idea about Utah, but we've had teacher layoffs in some metro counties here, while others have been hiring. Science and Ma...
- This is a tough time to enter into the education field, but there are always people who retire, teachers becoming moms, and folks who find teaching is not their cup of...
- I have good news and bad news. The good news is that he has no experience so he will be 'cheap'. This may be attractive to some districts since hiring someone with...
What Can I Do Besides Teach?
Asked by A.A. from Dallas
on October 14, 2008
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I have been teaching school on the Northside of FW for 6 years now. I am EXTREMELY burned out teaching ESL/low socio economic students and am noticing myself develop ...
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- Hi there. I taught on the Northside (at Elder) for 2 years. Recently ESCAPED to EMSISD. It is SOOOOO much better I cannot even tell you. However, that being said I am ...
- Have you thought about school library work? it ties into what you already know about schools, but gives you a different take on it. i'm a librarian and love my job o...
- I decided to stay home for that very reason. Go to www.westathome.com or www.arise.com and check out the legit work from home opportunities. It has been wonderful. ...
Need Advise on Becoming a Teacher
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on January 29, 2009
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I have been a SAH Mom for 11 years now. We have a 2nd grader and one that will start prek next year. After much soul searching I am ready to embark on this journey. I...
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- I live in Houston, but I am taking online classes through Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Here is the web site. Its all online and so are most of the books. http...
- Teaching, in my family, is kind of a legacy. My grandmother was a teacher in a one-room school house during the depression, my mom was a first grade teacher for 32 ye...
- I am not currently a teacher, but have recently had to research all of this for my own needs. What I have found is that you can 1.) Get a teaching degree from a schoo...
Crowley ISD Wants to Put Son in Possible Faith Based Preschool
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on August 13, 2009
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My son has a speech delay and is in the preschool program for children (PPCD) with disabilities through CISD. This year he is supposed to do the co-teach PPCD where i...
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- my child attends a jewish preschool. he loves it and learns alot. they tell you up front there is religion taught, but not forced. they teach respect for all religio...
- They did tell you they thought this would help your child, correct? Put aside your personal feeligs and do what is best for your son. If the program is housed in tha...
- I dont think its weird. Training Depot is a wonderful program and they dont teach their "religion or faith" Its just a general christian based program. The school d...
