shadowjack wrote:
> Creativeteacher,
>
> any school worth its salt will upgrade you in August when you present your
> degree, or statement that you have been awarded the degree. They likely
> will NOT give you it upon your sayso in an interview (what if for some
> reason unrelated you do NOT get the degree?).
>
> When I received my masters my school automatically updated me - and
> backpaid me to the time I had finished my program. I would not want to be
> at a school that told me (after finishing my masters in June) that I would
> be bumped up August of the next year (14 months later).
>
> It would certainly tell you something about the school though!
>
> Just my two halalas,
>
> shad


Thanks so much for the info, I kind of thought that was the case and it would make the selection process easier for choosing and eliminating schools, or once you have been in the game for a while the schools eliminate themselves. Question regarding spouse getting their degree. How did you do you from abroad? Were you still considered a local? I've looked into Athabasca Uni but costs vary b/c of not being a resident. Any programs which you might recommend would be greatly appreciated. Simply looking to become a 'coveted' teaching couple.

Shadowjack:

Question regarding negotiating contract prior to Masters completion.

I am completing a program which ends in June (next year) but the fairs start in January. So, if I am negotiating in Jan/Feb, can I do so based on what I should receive with a Master's? Obviously the job will start in August, how will this affect negotiations, in your opinion? Any feedback you could provide would be most helpful. Would it be easier to PM? Thank you very much for your time.

shadowjack wrote:
> Skills - comp skills, coaching skills, organizational skills, anything you
> have done that will make you stand out - taking athletes to state
> championships, winning league championships, etc.
>
> If you have specific training, such as national coaching, Writing
> Workshops, CRISS instructor, etc, red cross trainer, etc then put them in
> there as well. The objective is to showcase you outside the classroom in a
> constructive fashion. Everybody teachers classes, designs dynamic lesson
> plans, mentors students, etc etc.
>
> Just my thoughts,
>
> shad