As mentioned before there are great opportunities right now to teach overseas. Not only is teaching English an option, but every subject that we seem to have a shortage in here in the United States is also free game in most other countries (i.e....
Believe it or not there is a great need for teachers overseas as much as there is in the USA. If you are the adventurous type, this may be a way to spread your wings and take in a different culture. Something to think about…. The subject...
The deadline to register for the 2007 Joint Conference discussing alt cert. topics is very close. This conference is being sponsored by the National Center for Alternative Certification & National Association for Alternative Certification...
It’s very clear as I continue to research the phenomena of alt cert options in education that the research continues to confirm the disparity of educational opportunities for minority students. We have to continue the fight for equity in...
One of my recent articles discussed the alternative certification program: Transition to Teaching, at which time I mentioned one of the majorrequirements of the U S Department of Education’s No Child...
Just this week I’ve been thinking about how I’m really ready to take a trip somewhere, anywhere! My mind reflects back to last March and my travels with a group to New York City for a college tour and London, England for a cultural...
Over the last month or so we’ve discussed why you should consider pursuing the alternative cert. route for teaching. We also recently discussed a few of the actual programs like Transition to Teaching, which would...
The Transition to Teaching Program will be extended for 5 more years and that’s great news! "These grants enable high-need districts to tap the pool of talented professionals from non-education backgrounds...
One program that’s to be considered for alternative certification is the Transition to Teaching Program (TTT). This program provides five-year grants to state and local education agencies...
It's time to enjoy the holidays! I know you're finishing up the search of that special gift for family members and friends, but don’t forget to give yourself a little something this season. Assess your current career choice. I've talked...