What's upsetting you today? - Page 14

xoxoxoBruce · 06-25-2007, 07:50 PM

That sucks, Griff. Has anyone else ever heard of the super secret test?

Clodfobble · 06-25-2007, 10:32 PM

I'm sorry Griff. Will this affect your employment situation (i.e., are you on a normal "school" cycle that starts in August/September or is your type of job year-round?)

Clodfobble · 06-25-2007, 10:34 PM

What's upsetting me tonight is I tried to make a new fried-fish-thing recipe for dinner and it failed spectacularly. I mean really spectacularly; it was only barely edible.

Griff · 06-26-2007, 06:56 AM

My certification officer is in China so a quick answer on this is not coming. If I have to take the test, it is in leau of a PA form that was to have been filled out during student teaching. Unfortunately, I student taught through a NY school. I had a further student teaching requirement through the PA uni but I guess that when I did it the form wasn't part of the normal mix or wasn't filled out. I can understand how my cert officer dropped the ball because the state rules are a morass, but I specifically asked about this test and was assured that it was not necessary for certification.

At this point I was supposed to have my PA cert in hand. My interviews in New York State have been based on the assumtion that my PA cert was pending and I could seek NY cert based on that. I could be hired if the school wants to fight with the NY dept of Ed saying that a QUALIFIED candidate was unavailable. Yes I do have a Masters of Ed in Special Ed but not taking GWB's major donor's test makes me unqualified to teach in the field.

Griff · 06-26-2007, 11:29 AM

I'm no longer upset. I'm back in that familiar place of resignation. I will do whatever the man says... Note: If I take this test it will be my sixth ETS test this year @ 50 to 115 bucks per. At least they were all very easy, you know, meaningless.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-26-2007, 04:35 PM

This too shall pass... you'll be cracking the whip and putting the little vermin though their paces before you know it, Griff.

elSicomoro · 06-26-2007, 06:04 PM

I broke the passenger side mirror on my brother's truck while using it today. Fortunately, it's a simple mirror--no heating or electronics. But it's still gonna cost me just under $100 to fix it.

06-26-2007, 06:06 PM

Sprint.... man, where to start!

skysidhe · 06-26-2007, 06:52 PM

well Griff, at least you know you'll pass the thing when it comes!At least you didn't take up chef school and that fish dish was your final.:p

elSicomoro · 06-26-2007, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff

I'm no longer upset. I'm back in that familiar place of resignation. I will do whatever the man says... Note: If I take this test it will be my sixth ETS test this year @ 50 to 115 bucks per. At least they were all very easy, you know, meaningless.

That sucks, bro. Hopefully, this will be the last hurdle you have to jump...for a while, anyway.

Griff · 06-27-2007, 06:38 AM

Thanks for the kind words all.

jester · 06-27-2007, 09:56 AM

HLJ & Wolf - are hatin'

HungLikeJesus · 06-27-2007, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jester

HLJ & Wolf - are hatin'

jester - I'm sorry if I was evil. First I insult Perry Winkle, now you. I'm just going to unplug my keyboard and restrict myself to mouse operation.

LabRat · 06-27-2007, 10:36 AM

Damn it. Possible TMI -->Not only did I get my period again, it came early. Grrrr.

jester · 06-27-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HLJ

jester - I'm sorry if I was evil. First I insult Perry Winkle, now you. I'm just going to unplug my keyboard and restrict myself to mouse operation.

puleeeze - if that's the worst i get from you guys, i'm in great shape

of course, i haven't been trashed by lj yet, so......

06-25-2007, 07:50 PM	#196
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	That sucks, Griff. Has anyone else ever heard of the super secret test? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-26-2007, 06:56 AM	#199
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	My certification officer is in China so a quick answer on this is not coming. If I have to take the test, it is in leau of a PA form that was to have been filled out during student teaching. Unfortunately, I student taught through a NY school. I had a further student teaching requirement through the PA uni but I guess that when I did it the form wasn't part of the normal mix or wasn't filled out. I can understand how my cert officer dropped the ball because the state rules are a morass, but I specifically asked about this test and was assured that it was not necessary for certification. At this point I was supposed to have my PA cert in hand. My interviews in New York State have been based on the assumtion that my PA cert was pending and I could seek NY cert based on that. I could be hired if the school wants to fight with the NY dept of Ed saying that a QUALIFIED candidate was unavailable. Yes I do have a Masters of Ed in Special Ed but not taking GWB's major donor's test makes me unqualified to teach in the field. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

06-26-2007, 11:29 AM	#200
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I'm no longer upset. I'm back in that familiar place of resignation. I will do whatever the man says... Note: If I take this test it will be my sixth ETS test this year @ 50 to 115 bucks per. At least they were all very easy, you know, meaningless. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

06-26-2007, 04:35 PM	#201
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	This too shall pass... you'll be cracking the whip and putting the little vermin though their paces before you know it, Griff. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-27-2007, 06:38 AM	#206
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Thanks for the kind words all. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

06-25-2007, 10:32 PM	#197
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I'm sorry Griff. Will this affect your employment situation (i.e., are you on a normal "school" cycle that starts in August/September or is your type of job year-round?)

06-25-2007, 10:34 PM	#198
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	What's upsetting me tonight is I tried to make a new fried-fish-thing recipe for dinner and it failed spectacularly. I mean really spectacularly; it was only barely edible.

06-26-2007, 06:04 PM	#202
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I broke the passenger side mirror on my brother's truck while using it today. Fortunately, it's a simple mirror--no heating or electronics. But it's still gonna cost me just under $100 to fix it.

06-26-2007, 06:06 PM	#203
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Sprint.... man, where to start!

06-26-2007, 06:52 PM	#204
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	well Griff, at least you know you'll pass the thing when it comes!At least you didn't take up chef school and that fish dish was your final.:p

06-27-2007, 09:56 AM	#207
jester why so serious Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,712	HLJ & Wolf - are hatin'

06-27-2007, 10:36 AM	#209
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Damn it. Possible TMI -->Not only did I get my period again, it came early. Grrrr. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

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