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. |