I have not done it, but we have them in my school and I have had student teachers and teaching scholars.
drpepper318
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I didn't do it, but there are a bunch of Fellows who work at the school where I teach.
betani
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i am! i've been assigned to brooklyn, district 75 and i'll be teaching special ed and looking forward to starting! are you doing it or considering it? fm me if you want.
ido07
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My sister did it about five years ago, and then led the training for it the following year. I am solely basing this on HER experience when I say that I don't think it is for everyone. She was placed in a high school in Bed Stuy, straight out of a scene from Lean on Me/Dangerous Minds, etc....
It is not an easy program, and there is a very high dropout rate, and IMO that saying, 'You don't get something (like a Master's) for nothing' is VERY true!
HTH!
Shmar
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Thanks girls. I'm thinking of doing it.....i really want to do elementary ed but I think i'd have an easier time getting a job if i did HS Math
AlBaBride
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I was a Teaching Fellow back when the program paid for your Master's Degree in full...It was a terrible experience working in an understaffed-underfunding 'high needs' school. I honestly wouldn't recommend the program to anyone.
betani
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the program now allows you to apply for and pick (out of the schools that want to hire you) a job. it just assigns you a borough and subject/grade level. while it encourages you to apply to high needs areas, you pick your job location and can really teach in a brand new small school with a low student-teacher ratio and all the other bells and whistles great schools have if you want to.
naps714
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Martina....I have to tell you that I have heard some crazy stories from people who have done this program....think really hard before you commit to it because it's super difficult and not to mention stressful!
Bride4Mike07
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No...but I've been a CT like 5 times!
Munchkn16
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you would ABSOLUTELY have an easier time getting a math position. But the NYCTF also places el ed teachers (I think) so if that's your passion, do that!
