This is the republican govt of Florida at work, they are trying to
eliminate public education, what you say here is true. This means that
someone with a degree in business could take a test for certification and
if he/she passes be certified. There is also something that says these
people to not have to take classes and recertify every 5 years. We have
discussed this at our union meetings.
The rest of us who got a degree and are certified teachers still have to
recertify every 5 years.
Thanks for writing,
Sandy in Florida
Media Specialist, Mulberry Middle School
http://schools.polk.net/mms
afn11720@afn.org
On Mon, 6 May 2002, Carole Bierwiler wrote:
> This morning our principal gave us each a newsletter which had directives
> for the new certification rules for Fl. teachers which will take effect July
> 1, 2002. If I read this correctly it is saying that it will no longer be
> necessary for anyone already certified in elementary education to have any
> coursework or special methods classes whatever in order to add on an area to
> one's certification. If that applies to media specialists it appears that
> merely showing competencies by passing the state media specialist exam will
> assure a certification in educational media. Can this possibly be the case?
> How could a classroom teacher who is able to cram for the exam and pass, be
> able to professionally manage a media center and its resources?? This just
> blows my mind. Most of us have a master's degree in media before attempting
> this very multifaceted profession. What can the state legislators be
> thinking?? Any comments out there or clarifications?
> Carole Bierwiler
> Media Specialist
> Fairway Elementary
> Miramar, FL 33023
> CHBMedia@aol.com
>
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