Here is the scholarship information from the DOE. Go to this web
site:

http://schools.nyc.gov/TeachNYC/IncentiveAndScholarshipPrograms/Fina
ncialSupportIncomingTeachers/default.htm

On 11/06/09, GA Teacher wrote:
> Does the state or district help in any way with the master's
> tuition?
>
>
>
> On 11/05/09, teacher wrote:
>> You can obtain an initial license for 5 years which does not
>> require a master's. however, after 5 years of teaching, you
>> need to have a master's in order to obtain your professional
>> certification.
>>
>> On 11/05/09, IntheSouth wrote:
>>> Hi, I heard something about all teachers in NY being
>>> required to have a master's degree. Is this true? I don't
>>> see anything about it on the NY Dept of Ed website where it
>>> covers certification.
>>>
>>> I have 8 years experience in FL and GA combined.
>>>
>>> Also, are employment prospects any better in the more rural
>>> areas? I thought they might be because people might not
>>> want to live out in the boonies? My husband and I are
>>> thinking of moving to the north (GA is incredibly
>>> backwards, esp in education). We are hoping to work in the
>>> area of NW New Jersey, NE PA, or somewhere around Port
>>> Jervis NY.
>>>
>>> By the way, my district in northeast GA laid off 135
>>> teachers & gave us a 3% pay cut. More layoffs are certain
>>> for next year. Also, the state of GA piled more on top of
>>> that and gave all teachers state-wide 3 unpaid furlough
>>> days. We are almost certain to get 5 more for this school
>>> year (all of our planning/ work days). Plus insurance went
>>> up 10%, deductibles doubled, and co-insurance doubled from
>>> 10 to 20%. Oh, and our contribution to the penion plan
>>> went up as well. We will make a LOT less this year than we
>>> did last year! I'm sick of it. We have no rights at all
>>> here (no "tenure" or anything.) Yesterday, my husband had
>>> to open the school at 6:30 AM and stay until 8PM for
>>> a "parent outreach" event. Meanwhile, the administration
>>> does absolutely nothing for $90,000 per year! UGH.
>>>
>>> Thanks for any info you can provide. I realize that there
>>> probably aren't any jobs up there either, but just thought
>>> I would gather some info.

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