I am currently working toward my Bachelor's degree/ certification in Elementary Education. My long term goal is to do Special Education, but there was a special program for Elelmentary Education (due to the need for more teachers in my city) that I just couldn't pass up due to its affordability, flexible scheduling, (I'm a mom to 3 and I work full time!) and convenient location.
From your experience,
please tell me your opinion: After obtaining my degree/certification in Elementary Education, will it be likely that the district will sent me for certification/ Master's in Special Ed due to their need for more teachers in that specialty, or should I move on to a Special Ed Certification/ Master's program on my own BEFORE entering the workforce as a teacher?
2007-02-26 14:24:17 · 3 answers · asked by Monica 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Wow, look at me with my poor grammar! I meant "Send" not "Sent"! It's been a long day!
2007-02-26 14:36:20 · update #1
I'm a teacher in Texas. If we wanted to go into spec. ed., all we have to do is take a test. No need for a master's. You might want to double check on that, since spec. ed. is typically short on teachers.
If not, I would get that regular ed classroom experience first. I think it is a necessary perspective to have, especially working with classroom teachers when you pull their kids. Good luck!
2007-02-26 14:33:53 · answer #1 · answered by Froggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on the commitment you have made to the school system. If none then go ahead and get special ed degree also. There is a need in both areas so you could be prepared in both area.
2007-02-26 22:36:44 · answer #2 · answered by lakelover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
enter work force then complete while you are working. Thats what I did.
2007-02-26 22:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by thesunnshynne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋