Specialize as a Teacher Tweets of the Day (6/9/12)

This information is from the state of California, but a teacher can specialize anywhere. Be inspired.

 http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/specialist-instruct.html

Specialist Instruction Credential

Specialist Instruction Credentials authorize the holder to teach or provide services in the area of specialization listed on the credential. All specialist instruction credentials require the individual to complete a Commission-accredited program in the area of specialization, or an equivalent preparation program at a regionally-accredited institution outside of California.

• Agriculture Specialist Instruction
• Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction
• Gifted Education Specialist Instruction
• Health Science Specialist Instruction
• Mathematics Specialist Instruction 

I am putting up this info to inspire you to diversify, keeping competitive in the teaching market. Check what may be up and coming in your area.

There are many ways to obtain specialized credentials also.

 The information below is from this link: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/default-current.html

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• Additional Credential Options for Educators
• Add a New Teaching or Subject Area To Your Credential

It is wise to improve your knowledge of technology.Here's a couple of links to give you some background if you're not the 'tech guy' at school.

Encouraging Teacher Technology Use

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech159.shtml 

This site has a large variety of resources to inspire you to expand your expertise.


A General Education teacher can also have training to collaborate with Special Education and mainstream students with handicaps.  This teacher flexibility aids the kids and makes a teacher more valuable in the big picture.