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Old 02-05-2009, 12:20 PM
 
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I am from ND. I took both the required constitution tests. I haven't gotten the results but feel that I've aced them. There is a study guide to study from.
I also took the elem Praxis they require. I found that to be quite easy too - was worried about that because it's been awhile since taking those courses but for an experienced teacher, it's all material you practice each day you teach - assessing errors, how to teach phonics, reading concepts, etc.
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Old 02-05-2009, 06:09 PM
 
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Ready....did you have the tests sent to a University proctor? What was the cost?
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Old 02-05-2009, 09:47 PM
 
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When I moved to Gillette to teach no one even mentioned a union. I asked someone about it because coming from Montana I was used to the entire school system there belonging to the MEA/NEA and MFT/AFT. I was told that hardly anyone here belongs to the union and I haven't heard one word about it since then (that was in August). It sure is nice not having those high union dues coming out of my paycheck!!!!
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Old 02-06-2009, 06:08 AM
 
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Thanks Georgia! I'll have to ask locally if the MN schools belong to a union. I never thought of the fact that there could be "union dues".

and Ready, I'd also like to hear how/when/ you took the tests as well as cost.
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Old 02-06-2009, 07:16 AM
 
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I have taken both constitution tests. They weren't difficult but you do have to study. The Wyoming Standards and Practices website has a place for you to download studyguides. I also took the elementary Praxis II. Haven't gotten the results back yet but it only took me 1 hour to take the 2 hour test. An experienced teacher shouldn't have any problem with that test. Many questions about assessing types of student errors.
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Old 02-06-2009, 08:59 AM
 
Location: In my playhouse.
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I have taken both constitution tests. They weren't difficult but you do have to study. The Wyoming Standards and Practices website has a place for you to download studyguides. I also took the elementary Praxis II. Haven't gotten the results back yet but it only took me 1 hour to take the 2 hour test. An experienced teacher shouldn't have any problem with that test. Many questions about assessing types of student errors.
I had to smile when I read this. There was a time this was not a major issue. One of my early in-service jobs was working on how to teach assessment and why. It is so important. As an artist if I didn't identify and understand my errors my work would fail. It is not enough to just check it right or wrong. Once you identify a pattern you have something to work on to correct the problem. When a student learns to do this for themselves they have a tool that will translate into all areas of their lives.
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Old 02-06-2009, 04:08 PM
 
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I have taken both constitution tests. They weren't difficult but you do have to study. The Wyoming Standards and Practices website has a place for you to download studyguides. I also took the elementary Praxis II. Haven't gotten the results back yet but it only took me 1 hour to take the 2 hour test. An experienced teacher shouldn't have any problem with that test. Many questions about assessing types of student errors.
Did you take the tests in North Dakota or did you go to Wyoming to take them? If the former, did you have to have a proxi to administer the constitution test? What was the cost?

Also, are you an elementary school or secondary school teacher? I plan only to teach at the secondary level, so am guessing I wouldn't need the elementary Praxis II exam?
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Old 02-14-2009, 05:34 PM
 
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What exactly is a "Language Arts Facilitator" ? I've noticed that heading on a couple of jobs listed around Wyoming. Does anyone know?
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Old 02-14-2009, 07:47 PM
 
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What exactly is a "Language Arts Facilitator" ? I've noticed that heading on a couple of jobs listed around Wyoming. Does anyone know?
A few years ago, the legislature funded (and just refunded) money to school districts for facilitators to act as "experts" to teachers and students in school districts. They are usually considered master teachers in their content area and are consultants, researchers, guiders, etc. to teachers to improve instruction in the classroom.

My district, for example, has a language arts, math, science and technology facilitator. I've used the tech fac. to locate websites and other research resources for my students related to whatever topic we are learning about, something I could do but would take lots of time.
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Old 02-16-2009, 12:44 PM
 
Location: Indiana
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I am curious to know about teaching on any Indian Reservations in Wyoming. What is it like? What are the students like and parents also. Is the job any different compared to teaching at other schools in the state? Are teachers approached differently if they are from a different race? Forgive me for my curiosity and being naive on the subject. Thanks for any replies.
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