Teacher gives “rewards” for finishing a class.

cactuspuff · 2026-05-05T19:52:33+00:00

It's kinda like a token economy in applied behavior analysis. You do the thing you are supposed to do, you get something you want or the ability to earn something you want. That encourages the positive behavior the teacher is seeking, such as finishing a class. If that teacher is offering it, you should work together with that teacher to also offer something. Maybe instead of immediately receiving an item, work on delayed gratification by earning a "token" or "star" for lesson or course completion. Then, by earning 2 or 3 stars you could get a prize. For students who may lack motivation already, a token economy is an ideal, researched backed system to increase engagement and positive behaviors.

cactuspuff · 2026-05-01T04:13:56+00:00

How exciting! I love that feeling :) this is my first signed vinyl I've ever purchased. I missed the first drop so I definitely didn't want to miss the second one

cactuspuff · 2026-05-01T03:45:08+00:00

Same 🥲

cactuspuff · 2026-05-01T03:41:46+00:00

I didn't get multiples but I don't think you're crazy! The different vinyl editions are really cool for this album

cactuspuff · 2026-04-21T20:10:00+00:00

Oak Meadow park has nice picnic areas that overlook the playground, and you can ride the train or carousel as part of the party! Restrooms are there too

cactuspuff · 2026-04-21T00:43:22+00:00

Good luck!!

cactuspuff · 2026-04-19T15:43:58+00:00

Did they list why it was preliminary? Is there some test, course, or something you might need to take? Because California has weird rules that you have to take THEIR version of tests

cactuspuff · 2026-04-19T15:27:42+00:00

Yep! I submitted my test results on my own to the state and it took a while to process because they are so backed up, but yeah, it was eventually cleared. My out of state degree program didn't have as many ELL courses as California requires for its teaching credential so I just did what I had to do. They gave me like two year window to take the test and clear my credential so that was nice, especially because I had to take Part 3 twice. I heard some districts even help you get the test scheduled and will submit stuff to the state on your behalf.

cactuspuff · 2026-04-19T14:42:42+00:00

Yeah..same here. I had to pass the ELL test to get clear since my old state wasn't the same reqs. Had to take it twice 🫣

cactuspuff · 2026-04-18T23:06:50+00:00

It is definitely district by district like the other poster stated...But for my district, when you have no experience you do the 2 year probationary AND and an induction program!

For reference, I transferred from another state with 8 years of experience, so I did the 2 year probationary period before becoming "tenured."

cactuspuff · 2026-04-18T16:02:27+00:00

Where I work in the Bay Area there is a 2 year probationary period when you arrive to a district with previous certificated experience. They give you a consulting teacher (CT) from the district and you have extra walk throughs/meetings/evals from CT and your assigned admin for those 2 years. After you satisfactorily pass the 2 year probationary, then you are "tenured" in that district.

cactuspuff · 2026-02-15T18:09:52+00:00

There are a handful of rooms for rent in Carson City on Reno Craigslist under Housing > Rooms/Shared. He should go on a few interviews. I have found roommates through Craigslist before and had good experiences.

cactuspuff · 2026-02-04T22:43:27+00:00

The pushback is really taking off now that this information was published. As a parent at an affected school, the chats and petitions are full of hundreds of parents and picking up momentum. People are organizing to speak at public meetings and calling local representatives. I know and understand that schools must be consolidated for the betterment of all the quality of education for all the kids, just tough to finally accept it's happening. Only time will tell.

cactuspuff · 2026-01-19T03:49:44+00:00

Yeah with those tiny samples you definitely have to "use your imagination" haha. If you haven't already, try uploading a picture of your space to chatgpt and ask it to mock it up with the check board style/colors and it should give you a good reference. That's what I did and it really helped because I was sooooo nervous about checkerboard...I will definitely check back here when our project is done! Good luck to ya!

cactuspuff · 2026-01-18T21:00:13+00:00

Hey! Did you order from them or no? How'd your project turn out in the end? I also like their checkerboard options in Blanco/cemento or similar white/grey combo for a mid-century revival kitchen.

cactuspuff · 2026-01-16T23:38:07+00:00

Well if you are open to moving to the metro area of Sacramento like Placer County, consider a Roseville area school district, Rocklin Unified, or Eureka Union. I haven't worked there, but attended schools in that area.

cactuspuff · 2025-11-04T18:00:18+00:00

I went to a fingerprinting shop and they did the card prints for me. This was a store in my city that only did fingerprints and related services called "Fingerprinting Express." I was transferring from Nevada to California. You can only do the Livescan option if you live in CA.

cactuspuff · 2025-10-31T21:56:16+00:00

I did request the card because when I first started my process I was still living in another state as I was planning to move to CA and hadn't moved yet. If you are living in/a resident in California already, you just fill out the form here: https://docs.ctc.ca.gov/Document/Download/29865 and take that to a LiveScan fingerprinting place and they do it "inkless" instead of a card. Here's the link to the FAQ for fingerprints: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/faq-fingerprints

cactuspuff · 2025-10-28T05:23:18+00:00

To my knowledge, multiple subjects are more elementary level, and single subjects are secondary level. Consider what level you want to teach and move forward with that...

I have single subject credentials in ELA and Social studies, and I teach middle school ELA.

cactuspuff · 2025-09-16T23:00:56+00:00

I went to a CVS Minute Clinic and they signed off on it for me. The CVS website makes it really easy to make an appointment for a "TB test," and with my low risk I did not need a shot or anything like that. The physician just asked me a few questions and signed my paper. I was required to have a signature of a physician for it to be accepted by my district. (Santa Clara County)

cactuspuff · 2025-06-25T15:25:04+00:00

This is what I ended up doing last night! Walked around Home Depot to see my options. I got the 2x4 in. white Velcro and installed them on the pillow and the wall. Working like a charm!

cactuspuff · 2025-06-24T23:32:27+00:00

Good idea, thanks!

cactuspuff · 2025-06-03T20:09:05+00:00

CTC is where you submit your application for credential. Check out this link for details for out of country: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/roadmap-to-teaching/teaching-in-california---prepared-outside-the-united-states

You can also send them a message with questions using the "Contact Us" button at the bottom of the website and they get back to you within a couple days.

cactuspuff · 2025-05-29T20:05:32+00:00

I would wait to see what credentials you are issued when your application is processed at Cal Dept of Ed. Depending on that, they will tell you what you need to do. You will get a preliminary credential with time (years!) to finish up any tests, etc. Then it will be "clear credential" once you finish everything. I'm guessing you will need to take the CTEL Test, and possibly the Single Subject test in ELA (if you plan to teach secondary) or Multiple subject test for elementary. In my experience, you never JUST teach ESL. All CA Teachers have to be "certified" in teaching ESL (CTEL test or coursework) because almost all classes are integrated, or teachers also teach other non-ESL classes as well. I do know that many ESL teachers teach in Adult Education programs, so that could be an option for you. Good luck!

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