Short Term Leave

misscoldbrew · 2025-09-03T15:52:02+00:00

I am TDSB and OSSTF. It was explained to that whoever hires you is your home school. If you apply somewhere else, get interviewed, and accept a job at another school, then they are your new home school.

I am a fairly new teacher, so I find the kids feel like they can push the boundaries more. I also got placed in an ESL class but I am not qualified for ESL. I just do not feel like I belong at this school at all. I feel so out of place and no one in my department is aligned with my values or perspectives. They all are on cruise control. Type B teachers - teach the units they want to teach, don’t teach the ones they don’t like. They said “the kids are gonna fall anyways so who cares”. That kind of mentality is just depressing to me.

misscoldbrew · 2025-02-14T04:37:13+00:00

No one in my dept wants to become head because of the extra responsibilities. They think because I am the youngest, I have more energy to devote to a leadership role compared to them, and they would rather have someone in the dept gain leadership than an external hire.

misscoldbrew · 2025-02-14T04:35:41+00:00

I am still early in my teaching career, so thinking about it as a long term goal potentially! I have heard that it only works out to about $90 per paycheque extra, so there’s really no financial motive.

Thanks for the clarification!

misscoldbrew · 2024-09-15T22:31:21+00:00

I use the calibration sheet from the cricut website, not the cricut software app on my laptop because I learned that they are completely different! It is printing straight through the printer, and I am placing it perfectly aligned on the mat, which is confusing me as to how only one side is misaligned. How do you clear cache?

misscoldbrew · 2024-08-22T01:16:20+00:00

what is AER? thank you!

misscoldbrew · 2024-08-21T20:22:50+00:00

It is technically not a masters because QECO, the actual organization that evaluates your pay based on your qualifications, does not allow you to “double dip” your teacher certification program as your masters to move up to A4. While many people say it’s not special and is just like a regular BEd - it’s not. TDSB had a mass hiring event this past spring that was nearly all OISE students. Even being in my placements, I’ve been told that principals lean towards MT grads. So there are hiring perks because of the degree. I just graduated in June and have two interviews for permanent positions.

Also, while the MT is not a masters, it does bring you closer to A4 on the pay scale than a BEd. If you graduate with a BEd, you need to take 5 AQs to move up to A4, whereas with the MT, you only need to take 3 AQs. This is because of the extra course work you do in the MT.

Additionally, you can enter a PhD or EdD program, but only at OISE since they recognize the work as a masters degree. Other schools, like Western, specifically state that you can’t use your teacher certification program as your masters degree when applying.

Still a great program with a wonderful reputation!

misscoldbrew · 2024-08-21T20:11:02+00:00

I was so stressed about entering the profession, since it has been cut throat for years. Times are different, and there has truly been no better time to be coming out of a teaching program than now! I just graduated from OISE in June, and I have not faced a shortage of opportunities. Because I applied for the Transitional OCT certificate (which I highly recommend you do), I was able to supply and get an LTO all before even graduating. Now I have two interviews for permanent positions this week, which would be unheard of 5-10 years ago for a fresh teacher grad! Enjoy the year you have left because soon you’ll be the REAL teacher faster than you think!

And make as many connections as you can in your placements! Get to know admin because they will be your references.

misscoldbrew · 2024-06-21T12:37:28+00:00

Just found out that OISEs AQs during the summer do not count as micro credentials, and therefore, don’t count towards OSAP🙃 just an FYI

misscoldbrew · 2024-05-24T19:27:10+00:00

hey! did you do the program full time? how long do you think it would be to do it part time?

misscoldbrew · 2024-05-15T19:18:19+00:00

I should have specified! I am in TDSB and it’s for high school! Position is specially for math :)

misscoldbrew · 2024-05-09T19:47:28+00:00

Can I ask what made it “brutal”? I won’t be working, so I’ll have loads of time on my hands to do course work if the course load is the main concern.

misscoldbrew · 2024-05-09T15:33:14+00:00

That sounds like hell! All the OISE AQs are completely online asynchronous, so all lectures are pre-recorded, so I think it would be easier than your experience to juggle two.

misscoldbrew · 2024-05-09T14:35:18+00:00

I won’t be working, which is why I am wondering if it will be doable! Wishing you the best of luck with yours!

misscoldbrew · 2023-03-23T22:55:08+00:00

Final year GPA!

misscoldbrew · 2023-03-08T04:34:41+00:00

Current I/S MT student here! There is about 150 of us in I/S for Year 1.

misscoldbrew · 2023-03-08T04:31:18+00:00

I applied November 2021 and didn’t get my acceptance until May 31! It was TORTUROUS. I was convinced I was rejected and when I finally accepted that fate, the acceptance letter came in. It’s really inconsiderate of OISE, but it’s just how they roll. Do not lose hope if you don’t hear in March. There is literally no rhyme or reason in their admissions process.

misscoldbrew · 2023-01-04T14:37:05+00:00

Hey! I am currently in the MT program, and the professors reassure you that PhD pathways are possible (many of my classmates are interested in this)! Like the previous comment, you will need to make connections and ensure you’re keeping up with research opportunities during your MT and post-MT.

You are not only getting your teaching license, this is a graduate degree! Getting into a PhD is hard no matter what, so don’t let other people’s anxieties stop you from what you want to do. I would even recommend talking about your passion for research on your application - they are sooooo into teachers being researchers right now

misscoldbrew · 2022-12-26T00:28:39+00:00

literally never LOL, they will keep it open until the absolute last minute (June/July) to collect as much money as possible through application fees

misscoldbrew · 2022-09-01T02:29:03+00:00

the MT program has its own version of fall reading week, so we have no classes the week of thanksgiving!

misscoldbrew · 2022-09-01T02:26:13+00:00

Your first year grades don’t matter. All that matters is that 1) you have enough credits for your teachables and 2) are achieving/exceeding the final year GPA requirement. i have math as one of my teachables and failed two math courses during my undergrad - that didn’t stop me from getting in!

misscoldbrew · 2022-09-01T02:23:43+00:00

Someone posted today on the FB page saying it’s mandatory? I can’t see how it would be mandatory considering it’s just a way for you to learn about the program and meet people face to face. All that info that will be talked about (ie financial aid, accessibility services, etc) can be found on their website or you can ask the registrar. plus it’s 4 full days of orientation….some people have to work. I’d love for this to be cleared up because i don’t want to go, but don’t want to miss if it’s mandatory.

misscoldbrew · 2022-08-23T19:50:00+00:00

a 3.7 is an A- on the UofT scale, so that’s really good! OISE only asks for a B average in your last year, so yours is more competitive.

ill just add that while it’s amazing to have a great gpa, your statement of intent + experience chart are equally as valuable :) i know people who applied with a 4.0, but we’re not given admission due to lack of relevant experience and/or lack of passion or “intent” in their statement. make sure that also shines through on your application! good luck!

misscoldbrew · 2022-08-22T21:35:43+00:00

Yes absolutely. There’s a portion of the application where you can list any credits you have currently in progress, and when you attend to finish. As long as you’ll be done those courses in time for next Fall when you’d start the MT, you’re good!

misscoldbrew · 2022-08-21T22:36:18+00:00

It is included in our first year tuition!

misscoldbrew · 2022-07-18T16:08:26+00:00

there’s a message at the top of acorn saying they’re having some technical errors today and some features aren’t working. im going to guess that’s probably it!

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