Wednesday, March 10th, 2010


A Teaching Career
There are many different paths to take toward your teaching career, and many choices to make on the way. If you are just starting out in the education field you will need to decide what age group or specialty you would like to teach: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education. There is also the option of Special Education, which some programs will certify kindergarten through high school.

How do I know which grade level or specialty I want to teach?

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Denver Teacher Residency Program

November 18, 2009 by Michael  

Completing the program offers:
-Path to become an elementary school teacher
-Teaching license and a teaching endorsement in special education or linguistically diverse education
-M.A degree from the University of Denver.
The teacher training program is 1 year in length. The second year candidates are eligible for a full time paid teaching position. Although I will note that you would continue finishing up your M.A. during your second year.
Teacher candidates are placed …

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NC TEACH: NC Transition to Teaching Program

November 9, 2009 by Michael  

North Carolina University Systems recently received a grant for 2.7 million dollars as part of a federal grant to recruit and keep talented mid career professionals as well as recent college graduates making a transition into teaching. The program is now known as NC Teach II.
This is a Lateral entry program that typically will take about 1 year to complete.
Sample programs consist of:
1. Face to face course work that is …

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Philadelphia Teacher Residency Program for: Math, Science Technology, and Engineering

November 6, 2009 by Michael  

This program looks to offer quite an investment in its teacher candidates and expects nothing less then hard working dedicated individuals. The one year program looks very intensive, but achievable.
The program offers accepted candidates:
1. $32, 250 for scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania to attain a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education plus a teacher’s certificate
2. $10,000 stipend during the 1st year of intensive training
3. $10,000 stipend each year during the 1st …

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