Got my CSET test results back, and found that my $77x3 was not wasted. I passed all three history subtests. Suprisingly, I did the worst on the US Geography section, and the best on Civics, Econ, and CA History. As for the last of the three, I must say that being a CA Flag Bearer for a year (Rainbow stuff) probably helped.
The bad news is you almost need a PhD to figure out how to read the state web site in order to officially add history on to my credential. I spent an hour trying to figure it out on Monday. I finally realized that you use the same application as the original credential. You just have to ignore all the dire warnings about fingerprints and transcripts.
Duh News: There are some strange district codes that I need for the application. A colleague mentioned yesterday that I should call the credential specialist at the district. Duh. Totally forgot that a district of 6000 teachers would have someone whose job it was just to sort out the mess of the CTC.
Five minutes later: "You haven't filled out that application yet? We prefer you use ours and send it directly to us. We'll take care of the rest for you."
Spiffy.
Now that I've gone through all the trouble, I bet I'm gonna get shafted somewhere along the line. It usually happens in October, when they're short a class. "We'll just combine these two COMPLETELY DIFFERENT CLASSES in one and give you an extra!"
What the hay! I'm only teaching six preps right now. Bring on seven!
Pessimistic, aren't I?
Thursday, August 24, 2006
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