8/16    I'm sick of engineering and I'm interested in becoming a public school
        teacher.  Anybody know of a part-time program where you can get
        accredited?  I can't quit my day job just yet.  Any pointers to web
        sites and/or program names is greatly appreciated.
        \_ If you try private school first you will have better an easier
           time, both with the class size, and the handling of the students.
           And you don't need to have a teaching credential to teach at a
           private school.  After that, if you still like it, you can move
           on to the big money of public school.
           \_ Wait, private schools doesn't require credentials?  Anybody
              can walk in and apply?  That's a suprise to me.  And I'm not
                \_ Why should it be a surprise.  Just because anyone can apply
                   doesn't mean they'll hire idiots, just that they can hire
                   a teacher for math or science that doesn't have to know
                   the California history required to get the CBEST credential.
                   \_ There's no history section on the CBEST.  For reasons
                      best left unmentioned, I tried out the sample test a few
        \_ Many public schools are hiring people without credentials under
           an emergency waiver and then giving them a year to get their
           credentials. You have to take the CBEST and get emergency
           credentials.
                      weeks ago and any idiot with a 5th grade education should
                      be able to pass it easily.  The test was a huge joke and
                      anyone who can't pass it the first time has no business
                      trying to teach kids.  They're an idiot.  I took harder
                      tests in grade school.  And yes, anyone can walk in and
                      get hired to work at a private school.  Private schools
                      also pay a lot less than public schools.
              going after the "big money" in public schools.  My EECS degree
              is already making me big money.
        \_ Many public schools are hiring people without credentials
           under an emergency waiver and then giving them awhile to get
           accredited. You have to take the CBEST and get emergency
           credentials, which are issued by the school, not the state.
           If you want to work full-time and take classes towards your
           credential, almost any csu will allow that.