tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post1645486917108970985..comments2024-03-07T15:25:26.971-05:00Comments on ICEUFT Blog: PD THAT USED TO BE FREE ON SCHOOL TIME NOW COSTS $75 ON SATURDAYJeff Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11728874415155394751noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-78601396838126318232017-10-07T08:27:50.293-04:002017-10-07T08:27:50.293-04:00LOL, "permanent veteran", I seek out kno...LOL, "permanent veteran", I seek out knowledge too, especially to the question: "If I had to leave today, could I live the rest of my life without working?" I love teaching, love the kids, love to continually learn, but from month to month and year to year I don't know if I will have a job. We are constantly under immense pressure and on a daily basis threatened with 3020a's! I count my TDA on a daily basis and ignore the pension..7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56...then contributions, 24k yr. + 56k fixed interest on 800k, increasing by 80k year...this is what we've come to!<br /><br />If I invest any more time, money, or soul into this job I will just disappear, there will be nothing left of me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-87931356723059287972017-10-06T07:07:38.865-04:002017-10-06T07:07:38.865-04:00As a permanent veteran I seek knowledge on my own ...As a permanent veteran I seek knowledge on my own without anyone telling me I have to do it. It's called having a true interest in my profession and self-motivation. What a beautiful thing to be free to pursue knowledge because you want to. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-39859435759104316082017-10-05T19:55:42.122-04:002017-10-05T19:55:42.122-04:00The real blame should be on NYSED. They are the on...The real blame should be on NYSED. They are the ones who are requiring the 100 hours.However, I am one happy camper to be an "old" guy who does not have to do the hours due to my permanent certification. Where are the rest of my dinosaurs at???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-19126555701301932342017-10-05T19:45:37.440-04:002017-10-05T19:45:37.440-04:00Yeah, one of us will get shot or stabbed next, the...Yeah, one of us will get shot or stabbed next, then what? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-49600246545103102842017-10-05T19:30:28.195-04:002017-10-05T19:30:28.195-04:00Ok, so today a 13 year old brought a gun to school...Ok, so today a 13 year old brought a gun to school in Bronx, and a 19 year old student was stabbed outside Erasmus. Any comments about discipline code now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-63582174815872112842017-10-05T09:31:24.269-04:002017-10-05T09:31:24.269-04:00I don't think the UFT deserves criticism for p...I don't think the UFT deserves criticism for providing CTLE certified PD for our members. If anything, they saw the writing on the wall, got their act together, and applied to NYSED to become a certified provider, which is more than you can say for the DOE. From what I can make out, most of the PD they're offering is stuff that they've always offered through the Teacher Center, but now it comes with CTLE certification, and they have actually lowered their prices for the courses.<br /><br />But where the UFT should come in for criticism is their lackluster approach to making an issue out of this with the DOE. The DOE has been dragging their ass about this for over a year now. They finally applied for, and received approval to become a CTLE provider last February, but have to this day not offered one, in-house, CTLE PD.<br /><br />When I bring this up at CL meetings, etc., the Unity line is that members have nothing to worry about because our members have plenty of time. I beg to differ. This is a huge issue, and our union, and the DOE, must be responsive to our concerns. Paraprofessionals in particular, with their limited number of PD opportunities, are at risk of not fulfilling their state requirements in a timely fashion. The clock keeps ticking and now some people are down to under four years remaining to get their one-hundred hours. These people are our colleagues who have after school jobs and child care concerns. They're struggling to live their lives and don't have the time, luxury or the cash for <i>private</i> staff development.<br /><br />Yes, I understand that this is a DOE, not a UFT, screw-up, but this is a battle that the UFT has to wage at every level of the DOE - District to Central - to shame those corporate miscreants up to speed. It's not good enough for the UFT to say "We've done our part, but they're the ones who are screwing up" and leave it at that. The UFT has to ratchet up the pressure on the DOE. We need DOE provided, in-house PD that counts for CTLE credit! <br /><br />Get on the DOE's ass, UFT! Make this the huge issue that it really is. (That is also one small way to build solidarity in the age of Janus.)Bennett Fischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01254168539592735868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-28253798647960435482017-10-05T05:43:54.927-04:002017-10-05T05:43:54.927-04:00UFT - "Look, we know you're being forced ...UFT - "Look, we know you're being forced to eat a crap sandwich on a daily basis with a bogus/gotcha evaluation system, poor/abusive admins, and extra, profit-driven PD to top it all off...Just be happy you're getting a sandwich, at all."<br /><br />Pathetic. Poguenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-48833940308908897782017-10-05T05:31:27.903-04:002017-10-05T05:31:27.903-04:00There are licensed accountants. It's known as ...There are licensed accountants. It's known as CPA. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-46619059054954969482017-10-05T05:11:51.156-04:002017-10-05T05:11:51.156-04:00Well, in the name of "fairness" I have a...Well, in the name of "fairness" I have a permanent NYS teaching license. Therefore, I do not have do the continuing hours but teachers with provisional or professional teaching still licenses do. That does not seem like a fair deal. (Not that I am saying that I want to do those hours though!) I am thankful for the grandfather clause that prevents me from having to do the hours. In fact, I am literally the only teacher at my school with a permanent license. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-8771463391035003962017-10-05T01:26:20.402-04:002017-10-05T01:26:20.402-04:00 Accountants do not have licenses, they have certi... Accountants do not have licenses, they have certificates just as teachers do. They are still subject to continuing education requirements<br /> If you do not think that you should be subject to these requirements because you are not treated professionally, change the way you are treated or just quit the job. Either way, stop whining Prehistoric pedagoguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05309260131781133687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-2972789061753068992017-10-04T23:51:37.910-04:002017-10-04T23:51:37.910-04:009:00pm
A state license for a Doctor / Therapist a...9:00pm<br /><br />A state license for a Doctor / Therapist and a state certification for a teacher is distinction without a difference.<br /><br />In both cases the state sovereign requires the holder of such license or certification to keep certain standards and those state authorities can take it away under certain conditions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-91002167156828962312017-10-04T22:56:19.924-04:002017-10-04T22:56:19.924-04:0010:32:
"What do you mean that no one explain...10:32:<br /><br />"What do you mean that no one explained it"<br /><br />Everyone has been explaining this for years. State Ed, NYC DOE, the UFT, NYSUT, the Teachers Center there are years to get ready. No suprises on this one.<br /><br />The UFT has been on top of this issue in every way. Newspapers, websites, meetings. There couldn't be more communication on this. <br /><br />If you don't think your Chapter Leader is doing a good job then run for Chapter Leader. This is an election year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-4843069371013041352017-10-04T21:00:23.297-04:002017-10-04T21:00:23.297-04:00@9:20AM - Those that need continuing education cre...@9:20AM - Those that need continuing education credits, as you mentioned, have licenses. Doctors, lawyers, therapists, clinical psychologists, etc. all receive licenses in NYS and must obtain continuing education credits. Teachers on the other hand receive a NYS certificate. It's a money making industry to require someone that has a certificate for acquire 100 CE in five years basically on their own time. The NYS certificate has even been up for debate to be watered down. Wake up prehistoric pedagogue. Btw, I as yet do not need CE and seek professional development because I am motivated and interested in my profession without having it be a requirement. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-39035709960134944762017-10-04T17:25:22.810-04:002017-10-04T17:25:22.810-04:00Justice is on its way UFT.Justice is on its way UFT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-24515055141929704872017-10-04T16:40:44.935-04:002017-10-04T16:40:44.935-04:00Wait till you get paid on the 15th and see dues at...Wait till you get paid on the 15th and see dues at $120.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-38088595928902406082017-10-04T11:33:40.610-04:002017-10-04T11:33:40.610-04:00Point is it is another UFT concession we had no sa...Point is it is another UFT concession we had no say in. Those other professionals can make a lot more money than teachers. When I am treated like a doctor or lawyer and not subjected to drive-by Danielson observations, then we can talk about paying for professional development.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-70559831647203444662017-10-04T11:15:25.267-04:002017-10-04T11:15:25.267-04:00I was looking at these offerings and while 30 doll...I was looking at these offerings and while 30 dollars is cheaper than 75 or more, I swear these seem like the same PDs that were free a year ago. As if I don't pay enough already.Highly Effective King Clovishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653858157695141774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-14157419786760354892017-10-04T10:32:02.316-04:002017-10-04T10:32:02.316-04:00They started doing this last year, without trying ...They started doing this last year, without trying to explain the new system. No one knew about it at my school, I learned about it from PD's I attended and when I asked the CL for clarification they didn't help at all. Good news is that more and more free DOE PD's are offering hours and i'm going to be at 40 or so at the end of one year. Real clear example of UFT not supporting it's members.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-82442967762365394872017-10-04T09:20:38.770-04:002017-10-04T09:20:38.770-04:00 Every profession in the state, Medicine, law, ... Every profession in the state, Medicine, law, accounting, has mandatory continuing education that is required for your entire career. None of it is free. Stop whining !Prehistoric pedagoguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05309260131781133687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-57628674315368596162017-10-04T08:44:17.684-04:002017-10-04T08:44:17.684-04:00This is one of the things we should really focus o...This is one of the things we should really focus on fighting. It's really ridiculous. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-71746627464984900252017-10-04T07:11:27.143-04:002017-10-04T07:11:27.143-04:00654, so sorry, yeah, it sucks. Im in the same boa...654, so sorry, yeah, it sucks. Im in the same boat, not even up to 20 years, trying to hang on to get the retro, a few more years towards pension, TDA, really staggering, tough to wake up everyday, feels like torture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-22386556187293154482017-10-04T06:54:38.919-04:002017-10-04T06:54:38.919-04:00I have decided to resign. Not worth it anymore.I have decided to resign. Not worth it anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-1557683124201295182017-10-04T06:52:24.368-04:002017-10-04T06:52:24.368-04:00They're preparing for Janus.They're preparing for Janus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-15922297159190127382017-10-04T06:52:09.857-04:002017-10-04T06:52:09.857-04:00So to waste a whole Saturday you only get 4.5 hour...So to waste a whole Saturday you only get 4.5 hours?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-83784040273037591542017-10-04T06:19:09.511-04:002017-10-04T06:19:09.511-04:00New sources of revenue...craftyNew sources of revenue...craftyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com