I am getting into the process and am wondering if there is anyone out there to chat with....
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Laura M. Huffman
surlygurl
Dec 11, 2003 12:46 pm
Yes, I'm here! I haven't found ANYONE else doing this certification area. Glad to hear from you. Laura Huffman ... From: leahlacrosse...
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Lauri Elam
lelam@...
Dec 11, 2003 2:25 pm
Hi, I'm here, and I understand what you're going through. I certified in 2002, aya-ssh. Lauri...
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Laura M. Huffman
surlygurl
Dec 11, 2003 2:41 pm
Great! I wonder if you have any words of advice, Lauri? Laura Huffman ... From: Lauri Elam <lelam@...> Sent: Dec 11, 2003 9:21 AM To:...
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LRCC18@...
Dec 11, 2003 3:04 pm
I certified in 1999. I'm here! Leslie Coleman, NBCT...
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Laura M. Huffman
surlygurl
Dec 11, 2003 3:53 pm
Great! Thanks, Leslie. What words of wisdom do you have for us? I'm sure those of us in the certification process have a lot to learn from you! Laura...
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Leigh Martin
lmartin@...
Dec 11, 2003 5:18 pm
I certified in 2001 - would be glad to chat! Leigh Martin Benjamin Russell High School Alexander City, AL lmartin@... ... From: "leahlacrosse"...
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think@...
erinwigginton
Dec 11, 2003 10:07 pm
Leigh, My name is Erin and I am attempting to certify in AYA Social Studies. I'm looking for any "pearl" of wisdom you might be able to share. ... I certified...
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think@...
erinwigginton
Dec 12, 2003 12:40 am
Hi, My name is Erin and I am attempting to certify in AYA Social Studies. I am behind the power curve . . .I have lots of pieces but nothing put together in...
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think@...
erinwigginton
Dec 12, 2003 1:00 am
Hi, My name is Erin and I am also undergoing the process of AYA Social Studies. I'm a little behind the power curve . . .lots of pieces and no finished...
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think@...
erinwigginton
Dec 12, 2003 1:14 am
Hi, My name is Erin and I am attempting to certify in AYA Social Studies. You are definately one of the "early birds" in this process. Got any great tips you...
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Leigh Martin
lmartin@...
Dec 12, 2003 1:20 am
Block out time EVERY week. Sun. aft. was always a good time for me. Tape, Tape and TAPE!! I will be glad to read narratives for you. I understand that you...
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Lauri Elam
lelam@...
Dec 12, 2003 1:46 pm
Hi Erin, I think I might better be able to offer advice if you could be more specific. What entry(ies) are you working on? What parts do you have questions...
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leahlacrosse
Dec 15, 2003 11:00 pm
Laura, I am so happy to hear that there are others out there! Misery (close to it) loves company. I guess I'm not miserable, but I am getting a little...
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leahlacrosse
Dec 15, 2003 11:10 pm
I am trying for certification Early Adolescence Young Adult Social Studies-History (ages 11-15). I'm not sure about this list serve being the right one for...
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Laura M. Huffman
surlygurl
Dec 15, 2003 11:20 pm
I live in North Carolina, and we were told that the passing rate for the state in social studies was 47%. Don't know if that helps! Laura Huffman...
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leahlacrosse
Dec 15, 2003 11:56 pm
Thank you, Laura! That does help. 47% is better than what my friend is looking at. Her certification passing rate is under 20%. Although, 47% won't help me...
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Lauri Elam
lelam@...
Dec 16, 2003 1:55 pm
Good Morning, I have read your questions about how much a candidate should videotape. In my experience, tape, tape, tape... It gets the teacher more...
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Leigh Martin
lmartin@...
Dec 16, 2003 5:41 pm
I second most of what Lauri said, except that when the time came to take the assessment center exercises, I felt really pushed. If there is an are that is...
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Leigh Martin
lmartin@...
Dec 16, 2003 5:45 pm
Leah, I worked the same way - I had pieces of entries all going at once. That is my teaching/ learning style, I guess. You will feel good though, when you do...
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ckoeppel@...
ckoeppel1
Dec 16, 2003 7:13 pm
COMMUNICATOR UPDATE: December 2003 Welcome to The Dirksen Congressional Center's "Communicator" - a web- based e-newsletter providing educators with news and...
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ckoeppel1
Jan 13, 2004 3:57 pm
For Release: CONTACT: Frank H. Mackaman The Dirksen Congressional Center 2815 Broadway Pekin, IL 61554 mailto:fmackaman@... Phone: (309) 347-7113...
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Laura M. Huffman
surlygurl482
Jan 26, 2004 2:56 pm
Hello everyone and anyone! Well, it's a snow day here in icy Charlotte, North Carolina, and I'm slogging through my portfolio entries. I'm wondering if anyone...
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ckoeppel1
Jan 26, 2004 4:30 pm
For Release: CONTACT: Frank H. Mackaman The Dirksen Congressional Center 2815 Broadway Pekin, IL 61554 309.347.7113 309.347.6432 FAX ...
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Lauri Elam
lelam@...
Jan 26, 2004 5:30 pm
Hi Laura, I know how frustrating the process can be. My advice is to set a small goal for the day, like writing three pages on one entry, and complete it. If...
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think@...
erinwigginton
Jan 26, 2004 7:49 pm
... It is also a snow day in Virginia and I am hoping for another tomorrow. I am so far behind that I thought I would write and make you feel better. I am...
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Leigh Martin
lmartin@...
Jan 27, 2004 1:06 pm
Finished and certifiied in 2001 - I feel your pain! Leigh Martin Benjamin Russell High School Alexander City, AL lmartin@... ... From: "Laura M....
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Leah LaCrosse
leahlacrosse
Jan 27, 2004 5:13 pm
Hey Laura! We have had 2 snow days and I feel the same as you! My entry 4 is written, revised, but needs to be again. I am so wishy washy on it. Not sure if...
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Leah LaCrosse
leahlacrosse
Jan 27, 2004 5:14 pm
Erin, It sounds like you are ready to rock with this! Sometimes pressure helps pull it all together. I think that it's great that you've got your stuff...
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Charles Vaughan
sccrestmoon
Jan 27, 2004 9:23 pm
Hello Laura, I too am sitting in an icy Columbia, SC working on entries. I have entries 1 and 4 in some short of rough draft state. Three National Board...
