Roads to certification…

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    • November 29, 2007 at 12:15 pm #7636
      mike w
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      There maybe some other options you may want to consider. While the investment in any education may seem to be a good thing, there are, perhaps more efficient ways to achieve the result you are looking for. I used to be an academic advisor for a liberal arts university and would suggest another option to an AA. You may want to look into getting a post-Baccalaureate teaching certification. It would be a more marketable option then an AA. Don’t get me wrong, an AA would be appropriate in certian situations, but if you are looking to get into education, a post-bac cert may be the best option.

    • November 30, 2007 at 9:03 am #7638
      j_anderson
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      thanks for the feedback, I have wanted to go more a less-hassle route. Do you know how I would go about getting a post-bacalaurate certification?? I have been to the alternative certification website but can’t find anything in my area, maybe I am not looking in the right department. Would the department of education in my county know about this??

      thanks for the support Mike!

    • October 21, 2008 at 9:54 am #7454
      j_anderson
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      I was wondering if anyone could give me some feedback on my situation here at the moment. I recently was turned down for a position as a pre-school teacher due to (A. my lack of educational background & experience (B. not being able to work there with someone hands on for a period of time to gain confidence and be able to teach and manage a classroom on my own (they only have positions for single teacher rooms) So I was a bit discouraged BUT, because the morale that this site emmanates I am not giving up. But I was wondering how I should go about getting the proper training and such.

      Should I go back to school and get an Asossciates Degree in ECE or should I just try and get my CDA? I have a Bachelor’s currently (in photography) and there are many programs that claim to be Child Care certification programs but then when I look to see what it is recognized as (like U.S. Career Institute) all they give you is a personalized “diploma” and it has nothing but their school’s name on it. I want to make sure I get something under my belt that is recognized by Child care providers as serious and no nonsense. I am hanging in there and plan to get some educational credentials under my belt. I even have a friend who encouraged me to sign up to become a substitute teacher.

      On a closing note I had a really encouraging moment this past weekend that really just touched me and gave me more energy to keep trying. This 5th grade girl that attends my church told me “You’re great with kids, I think you should be a teacher!” I was speechless and staring right at my destiny and calling. To minister and love children so they grow into strong and confident human beings who shape and change our world for good.

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