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MichLiz213
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Literacy or EC Special Ed?
I've had a really tough year career-wise, and I'm trying to weigh my options. I'm thinking of going back for another certification. Which would you choose? My brother has autism, which was the original reason I didn't get Sped certification (I felt I would take it too personally), but now I'm kicking myself because every time I've subbed in ABA or inclusion, the TA's say I'm a natural and I have a lot of patience (besides the fact that I genuinely enjoyed it).
I appreciate the feedback!
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CmC720
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
I have literacy but if I was you I would go for special Ed...literacy positions are hard to come by And spec Ed always has openings. (at least that's how it seems in my school)
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| Posted 10/12/10 5:54 PM |
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ricaim
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
Special Ed, Special Ed, Special Ed. I think there will be more opportunities than with a literacy degree by far.
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| Posted 10/12/10 6:07 PM |
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missfabulous
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
Posted by ricaim
Special Ed, Special Ed, Special Ed. I think there will be more opportunities than with a literacy degree by far.
A big YES to this!! Any degree in Special Ed will help you ten times more than Literacy! For everyone position that requires a literacy degree..there are probably about 20 for spec. ed (totally just made that up lol but just to give you an idea!)
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| Posted 10/12/10 6:38 PM |
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FakeOut
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
I think many people have literacy certs. I think having Special Ed. certification is becoming a requirement for all classrooms with the growing "issues" children have today.
I am dual certified and definitely think it has worked towards my advantage.
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| Posted 10/12/10 6:40 PM |
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
Definitely special ed. It seems like there is more demand.
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| Posted 10/12/10 9:25 PM |
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beautyq115
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
I would say Special Ed BUT would you be willing to be a self contained teacher somewhere down the road. I went through this as well. I decided on Literacy because I knew that I could not teach special ed.
Message edited 10/13/2010 5:44:21 AM.
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| Posted 10/13/10 5:43 AM |
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Diane
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
another Special Ed.
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| Posted 10/13/10 7:34 AM |
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JJN4
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
Posted by ricaim
Special Ed, Special Ed, Special Ed. I think there will be more opportunities than with a literacy degree by far.
ITA.
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| Posted 10/13/10 8:36 AM |
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ricaim
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
Posted by beautyq115
I would say Special Ed BUT would you be willing to be a self contained teacher somewhere down the road. I went through this as well. I decided on Literacy because I knew that I could not teach special ed.
I was one poster that said special ed. But you raise a very valid point. If you carry special education certification, you have to know that you want to work as a special education teacher. Good point beautyq115.
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| Posted 10/13/10 7:54 PM |
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LauraD419
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
As someone who has a bachelors in spec. ed. and a masters in literacy, I'm recommending a special ed degree. I haven't seen too many openings for literacy but there are usually special ed openings, particularly in ABA. I am an ABA teacher and I LOVE it!
Good luck. FM me if you need more info.
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| Posted 10/13/10 7:59 PM |
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DaisyGirl
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
Posted by ricaim
Posted by beautyq115
I would say Special Ed BUT would you be willing to be a self contained teacher somewhere down the road. I went through this as well. I decided on Literacy because I knew that I could not teach special ed.
I was one poster that said special ed. But you raise a very valid point. If you carry special education certification, you have to know that you want to work as a special education teacher. Good point beautyq115.
I agree. You will have more job opportunities with special ed but you really have to love it to do it long term.
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| Posted 10/13/10 10:38 PM |
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MichLiz213
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
Thank you for all of your input ladies! I made an appointment with my alma mater to get the ball rolling to get my Early Childhood Special Education Certification. I know it's not going to be easy and I am prepared to have the opportunity to teach a self contained class. I enjoyed working in the ABA classrooms as a substitute teacher. I wish I would have done this sooner, but like I said, I felt I would take it too personally having a brother with autism. But maybe that prepared me for working with students like him.
Thanks again! 
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Athee
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Re: Literacy or EC Special Ed?
Posted by beautyq115
I would say Special Ed BUT would you be willing to be a self contained teacher somewhere down the road. I went through this as well. I decided on Literacy because I knew that I could not teach special ed.
same
although they say literacy is pretty much not the the favorable degree right now...
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