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[songspinner]

Okay. I've taught in a classroom setting for 8 years. Multiple subjects. In order to get a multiple subject credential from the state of California, I apparently also need to take a methodology course (which will cost upwards of $300-400)in how to teach multiple subjects in a classroom. The 8 years of documented experience do not count.

So I will be applying for jobs with a letter that says that all I need is this course, which I haven't been able to take yet as I am teaching full time.

Can someone please kick the genius who wrote this set of rules in the rear end? I mean, I've already paid fees for 3 other credentials and certificates, hundreds of dollars for teaching exams (one of them cost more than $200), and hundreds of dollars for classes. Are they expecting teachers to be millionaires?

Sorry, rant done. I will now go apply for the other two things I need to get for job searching (which costs almost 100 dollars for the privilege of applying) and try not to scream. And figure out when and where I can take yet another class while working full time and taking care of my family.

Comments

[rhapsody11.livejournal.com]

*guh* I am so sorry honey! Jeez, what the hell were they thinking? {{{{hugs}}}

[musesrealm.livejournal.com]

I totally sympathize. I get to get re-certified this year, and even to do that they make you jump through a seemingly infinite amount of hoops. It's better here in Colorado than it is for you, but not by much. This whole No Child Left a Dime Left Behind thing looks great on paper, but it just doesn't work in the Real World.

They are expecting us to me millionaires. And find a way to add more hours to the day. Maybe Hermione Granger can lend us her time turner...

Good luck with the job search! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!