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by nwcutie
Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:17 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Most in-demand subjects for international schools?
Replies: 79
Views: 186406

Re: Most in-demand subjects for international schools?

Disregarding the personal attacks and petty bickering, this discussion is of great interest to me because over 22 years, I have worked for a district and kids that I LOVE, and have multiple endorsements because I have always been willing to teach what they need me to teach - our district stresses having the proper qualifications though.

Certs:
- 4-12 Chemistry (my major)
- 4-12 Biology (minor)
- 4-12 Physics
- 4-12 Earth and Space Science
- K-12 Library and Media Specialist (32 credits to back it up)
- K-12 Health & Fitness, (teaching yoga and mostly sex ed)

Clubs:
- MESA
- Coding
- Readers Council/Word Nerds

I ADORED my 3 years as our LMS because I taught information literacy/digital citizenship/critical thinking skills as well as having my reading council and providing the teachers with their planning periods. The library is truly the heart of the school and so critical for developing 21st century citizens/learners!

We would like to make the transition to an IS in 2 more years when the youngest graduates, but I have to say some of the discussions have me scratching my head....but they are helpful too (I just skim past the bickering.)

I keep reading, gathering info, and planning. Please keep sharing info because there are many people that want to learn more about IT.

Thanks...………..
by nwcutie
Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:14 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Inactive but Valid Certification
Replies: 7
Views: 10276

Re: Inactive but Valid Certification

@OP,

In Washington state, we can earn our hours through PD or through credits. When my son was battling cancer 9 years ago, I realized my cert renewal was coming up and I didn't have enough hours. I was able to do online credits through a 2 year college no problem - 5 quarter credits = 50 hours. Of course, YMMV, but online credits rock! If your state has a reciprocal agreement with another state, you may be able to transfer your cert and then do online PD.

Best wishes for your resolution...………….

~ Marci