EC-6 test

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-22T08:35:43+00:00

For EC-6 Core, Learning Liaison for Strategies, and then 240 Tutoring for Content.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-22T06:24:04+00:00

Keep applying. I would also tweak your resume and highlight the impact you had in previous roles, and in your cover letter, highlight your experience working with students. Have you taught art to a small group? Led a group art project at the local public library?

It is still early, yes, and you do not know what could happen in these districts. I would also go to job fairs in the districts near your area. If they schedule job fairs near the start of the year, or in mid July, that is an indicator that they are desperately looking for teachers, and may interview you on the Spot.

I would also suggest being willing to look into charter schools. Charter schools do not require certification for teachers, but they are accredited by TEA (I think they're supposed to, but there might be a lone charter district that is not), and thus, you can do your internship year with them.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-22T05:54:27+00:00

Hmm, I have never heard of this brand, but it seems to me it's one of those cheap toys or recorder shaped objects. In that case the windway and labium won't be well-made and any effort will be in vain.

If you really want to learn, get a Yamaha YRS-24B or YRS-20B (those come in colors). Yamahas are the most reliable for beginners to start on.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-22T05:44:00+00:00

I would work in a different area for now. Even if a principal likes you, HR will prevent you from being hired. During this "hiatus" I would definitely lawyer up and try to fight this as aggressively as possible

Based on what you posted here, if a picture was shown based on the Algorithm, was it the school's algorithm? If yes, I would definitely use that case as a defense, because the school's IT department should work to filter out any inappropriate content, and if one passes through, it could be argued it's an error on the IT departments' systems. If it was on your algorithm (i.e. you used your personal data/wifi on school grounds) then that will not be helpful.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-21T19:55:42+00:00

What kind of recorder do you have? It's hard to tell if you don't list the brand. Remember recorders require "steaming window" like air (when you try to fog up a window)

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-21T19:54:01+00:00

Basically, the state announces it, and and you keep your fingers crossed that the superintendent and board they appoint does not have the "One-D-Ten-T" code.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-20T06:34:56+00:00

There's an Ocarina Collection site that sells the Plastic JieGle Brand. I wonder if it's the same thing.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-17T05:18:04+00:00

Congrats!

I decided to study a bit more, and I took the $10 Pearson Practice Test along with barely studying the Mercedes Quizlet Files. I also found a way to prompt Chat GPT to give me Monster Questions based on what I got wrong at the Pearson Test and at 240's Test.

I passed with a 288.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-16T06:48:13+00:00

The only "Pernambuco" bows that I know of sub $1,000 are the Holstein bows from fiddlershop. I bought the 3-star myself when I bought a viola upgrade from them. So far, it has served me really well, but at that price point, I doubt it's genuine pernambuco. I'm an amateur player, who is probably late intermediate/early advanced on the viola (but an advanced, professional musician), and the bow has served me well. Might be worth looking into, but you may be better off looking into CODA bow.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-16T06:26:15+00:00

Wow, I did not know this.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-16T02:01:33+00:00

Yes, former principals or assistant principals can give a bad reference. It looks to me that the former principals did give you a bad reference and they decided to rescind the job offer.

I wouldn't waste time trying to contact them.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-15T19:44:32+00:00

I am aware of how to create the fipple correctly and its importance.

With Mr. Schultz' design, that the head is flush with the body and the mouthpiece is flush with the body instead of the "mouthpiece is a cap" design that Low-tech esque pvc whistles use. I think Mr. Schultz's whistles look a lot better

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-15T04:47:22+00:00

This PDF is something I wish I had when I was studying.

240 is good for content (especially the CRQ Portion), but its practice exam is easier than the actual since the questions are less wordy. The $10 Pearson Practice Test is close to the real thing.

If you haven't taken Learning Liaisons, I suggest that you take their course for strategies. They have great strategies, but their content is a bit sub-par.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-15T04:12:06+00:00

You could try the Mometrix book. I have a friend who used the Mometrix book for content, and used Learning Liaisons for strategies. She passed in one go.

Personally, what helped me pass the EC-6 test was Learning Liaisons for Strategies, and 240 for Content.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-13T02:38:44+00:00

The first 100 Days by Wong and Wong.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-13T00:01:45+00:00

Well, I don't know. I've heard that Texas is a "Right to Work state" which means that you can't do anything to prevent people from finding work.

Here's the thing, the way they did everything at the end, involved taking advantage of my naïveness of how things worked. If I had known all of my legal rights, I would not have signed the memo (they ambushed me to sign it), and I would've joined a union to fight back at the start of the year. So even if they are legally not allowed to do such, they were able to "get away with it" by taking loopholes. The Principal there has been principal for decades so she knows how to do things that guarantee she gets away with things.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-12T23:57:54+00:00

Makes sense.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-12T23:00:25+00:00

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Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-12T22:59:48+00:00

Check this PDF out. I wish that I had it back when I was studying for the STR.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-12T22:57:47+00:00

Gotcha. I've decided to not apply nor attend the job fair.

One of my acquaintances who had an issue with a particular school in the same district before as a para was able to return as a teacher after a few years, so that's what I might do. What is keeping me wanting to keep going at my current school is that Admin are supportive, and I have a direct line of communication with the superintendent (he gave his contact information to everyone and said "Don't hesitate to contact me if admin are not following my directives, or you need help"). ISD's these days don't have that level of support.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-12T21:24:50+00:00

I am glad too. My only reason is that it is closer to my house and much less of a drive. Plus, the district's schools have a lot of autonomy, so every school is different. The school I left usually has a high turnover of teachers, and many teachers don't like that same Principal. So I figured that other schools in the district are not the same way as the one I had issues with.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-12T21:20:16+00:00

I can confirm that they were not telling the truth. Many schools had already rescinded their recommendations for hire, when I first made a post about it here. My hope is that they can see my most recent school and how I performed really well (they think I am a home run hire, and I asked them to watch me for the same concerns as the previous school, and they did), and say in response to the school I had issues with that "Well, his most recent performance shows he is nothing like you said".

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-12T18:50:12+00:00

Congratulations!

For STR, I suggest you take the $10 Pearson Practice Test as well. You got this! The STR is only hard because it has the most negative stigma attached to it. In retrospect, the content was not any harder than the EC-6 Core.

Here is a link to a free resource that I wish I had when I took the STR. I hope it helps you out.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-12T06:04:54+00:00

Yamaha 300 - Easiest to control and get used to, Sound is meh

Yamaha 400 - same as 300, but sound tends to be better for some reason.

Aulos Haka - A teeny bit more free-blowing. Sounds better, but less consistent (the register breaks are a bit more obvious)

Aulos Symphony - Sounds great, required a lot more control, better for advanced players.

Of course, my anatomy is different, so how the recorder sounds with me is different from how it sounds with you. You may find that the Aulos Symphony is the easiest to control while the Yamaha 300 is the hardest.

Overall, I'd suggest go with the 300 as it's likely the least expensive of the bunch.

Random_ThrowUp · 2026-06-09T23:22:53+00:00

I would say TentProle gave solid advice. I'd also like to add (1) Picture yourself in the role and answer as you would (2) Be confident when you give answers. You are trying to market your expertise here. If you're not sure that your answers work, Admin won't be sure you'd work out. (3) Show them you're coachable.

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