I just love your energy, don't change for anyone. You have encouraged me to go ahead and get my charter school open. Trying to find board members is the hardest part.
@@DarylWilliamsJrOfficial yes I actually am. I am finishing up a long term sub position, but I did recently get a job offer at a charter school, but been researching to see whether a charter school is a good fit for me
@@Insightful_Locs That's so dope! Congrats. Now is definitely the time to get in. I'm heading into my 5th year in charters and there are definitely both pros and cons. I love it though. Feel free to reach out with any questions. I'd love to follow/help your journey. Daryl@mypursuitofexcellence.com
how about leaving the race out? i'm non white too and thought he has a clear voice and gets to the point of the video...his race has nothing to do w it...
@@jacktran7024 what??? Please shut up. Majority of teachers are white women so it is rare to see a black male as an educator so it’s very nice to see someone who looks just like me… I never said his race had anything to do with the video. Please learn how to read
Glad it helped! Yeah, I didn't know until I started working there that the type of students ranged so much. Do a thorough walk-through of the charter school you're thinking about. And a good question to ask is, "How many certified teachers are on staff". Legally they aren't supposed to dip below 50% (which is low in my opinion) but some are operational with less than 50%. I'm not saying all certified teachers are good or that all non-certified are inadequate....but generally speaking you'd prefer a certified teacher.
I have been an educator for almost 30 years and I have never heard of a "teacher voice." That comment they gave you was bogus! Bro, you sound like a very good communicator.
I appreciate that! Yeah, she said my voice would work for radio, not the classroom. Our district had a coaching structure in which she had to provide feedback of something I needed to work on, and I think she was reaching to check a box, to be honest. A better feedback system would be for her to tell me what I did well, and why it worked so that I could know to keep doing those things, not just nitpicking things to say that she gave me feedback.
I can't believe they asked you to change your voice! My husband is an elementary school teacher working in public schools for 20 years. He is looking at the possibility of taking a job at a charter school. This video was extremely helpful. Thank you!
You are lucky that you got decent pay in your charter school experience. I taught at an independent charter school for seven years. It went from a wonderful job to a terrible job, and the pay was always low. After the second pay cut (through an email), and being mistreated by administration, I gave my notice. I moved to a district job and it was the BEST job I ever had -- at a 44% pay increase -- with a union to protect me. I was at the continuation high school so I got to teach a variety of classes, have smaller classes, and really make a difference. I must agree that there are weird coaches in public school -- and I think a lot of them were people with degrees in education that couldn't make it in the classroom. If I ever thought about going back to a charter school, it would be a dependent charter school where there are some rules. Independent charter schools, in my experience, aren't liked by the district schools and end up with students that the public schools don't want, without the resources to meet their needs. District or charter or private -- I've taught at all three -- it's really about being in a school with good administrators who respect their teachers and their students AND fit your particular teaching style and goals and support you.
I'm so glad this helped you. Most of those facts are still true. I just did an update video like 2 weeks ago here (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iGEUceiosRI.html) but the biggest change is the fact that both symptoms are so desperate for teachers right now that they are relaxing the requirements to be hired and in *some cases* offering bonuses for qualified teachers.
I began my teaching career internationally and I plan on relocating to the U.S. next year. The way you describe charter schools seems quite similar to the international school experience with more autonomy and opportunities to do different things. You certainly helped me make my decision. Thank you :)
Nick, I'm so glad this was helpful. Remember, this was *my* experience, so things may be different in the state you're in, so make sure you ask the right questions on the front end. You're going to be amazing!
Work life balance is super important. You're right. Since teachers wear so many hats, they take on lots of responsibilities and self-care sometimes takes a backseat. Definitely something to be mindful of.
That's the cool thing I'm learning about charter schools. My experience is not everyone's experience. I am not familiar with the charter schools with money. But I do think it's worth noting that there is a wide variety of charter types. So don't assume that just because it's a charter school that they have money, and vise versa. Thanks for responding!
Hey your video was super informative. My son attended a charter school last year. He was thriving so much and eager to tell me all her learned. The workload was very hard. Sometimes it was hard to keep up. Now it’s in a public school for his 1st grade year. This school doesn’t seem too high performing. How do I keep my son engaged at the public school? Do you think all the work they give in charter school is necessary? My son literally had no time for anything but doing homework and monthly projects. They did not allow recess in kindergarten either.
It sounds like he had a great foundation which is amazing. You're in a lot better position than most people. To make sure he isn't falling behind, Google some second grade resources online and let him try to do it. Whatever is too hard , try to find out why. The reasons why he can't do the second grade work are the things you need to make sure he is working on this year. So if he can't add double digit numbers because he doesn't know how/when to carry the 1, make sure he's working on place value in school this year. That's how you can make sure he's on track to be set up for success. I don't think that a 5/6 year old should be deprived recess, but I understand why the school felt like they needed to prioritize academics. I support mental breaks though.
I am student teaching in a huge public school district (San Diego Unified), and I learned a lot from this video. Thanks Daryl. Like you, I want autonomy in my classroom. I want to teach English and life skills. One thing that concerns me is that I heard charter schools aren't so inclusive when it comes to accepting students with diverse, multiple needs. You shed more light into this that they actually do. What about special education and English learners? Are there students with that kind of need in your school? You also mentioned admission requirements. In your school, is the admission requirements pretty high? Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Good luck.
Hey! In my experience, special education and ELL students have more support in a traditional public school. Charters are held to the same legal standards, but with less educators in the building, those case loads get high. So hitting the minimum requirements (eg: service hours) is often the goal. A good number of parents with these types of learners want their children in charter school because they have smaller class sizes, but smaller class sizes doesn't mean there are adequate services for their student's specific needs. Teachers in those areas should be prepared to stay busy because they're probably carrying a larger load then they would in traditional public school. In my school the only requirement is that the student register with a North Carolina address. We only provide bussing for students within 6 miles of the school though. And it's first come first serve on the busses.
I hope my question is not silly. I noticed that teacher jobs are 10 months. Which teacher jobs are permanent? Can you do a video explaining the difference between full time part time, substitute teacher, permanent teacher and temporary teacher? I really need clarification on this one to help me in my decision about teaching 🙂
I have a bachelors degree, 10 years of experience in teaching before I relocated to the United States but I do not have a teaching certification. And I am passionate about teaching and mentoring. I am a product of a fantastic mentoring. So , I am ready to go back to teaching but I am not about to go through the certification and spend all that money. I have applied to chartered schools in my town. Fingers crossed!
I would definitely suggest Charter and Private in your case. They have the flexibility to overlook the teaching certification. Public schools will also do it in a pinch. They do "emergency certifications" that typically last a year. I'd say apply to all three types and be transparent about your situation. There's a high chance that someone is willing to work with you.
So glad it gave you what you needed! I made a 2022 update if you are interested in the most recent information. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iGEUceiosRI.html
🙌🏾 Thanks for this video! I constantly overthink was my decision to uproot my daughters from their amazing science and tech public school!? The correct choice!? After watching your amazing video, As a parent, & inspiring Special Ed. Teacher I’ve notice how much my daughters are thriving in their Charter School Academy! It has to be this Blended learning program. Their Twins👸🏾👸🏾 in the same grade & class ( due to Cv19 they kept siblings together) My one daughter is in general ed, my other daughter has a slight speech delay and was being watched for any other delays,, Long story short the public school had them both forced to keep up with each other and their peers! As for their charter school! They work at their own pace and conquer academic hurdles as they come! 📝 Using ixl, iready, and customized work sheets depending on their struggles and or progression!
Love it! In my experience, the reason why is because the class sizes are smaller and they are able to care for individual needs more intently. So glad you are having a good experience!
@@DarylWilliamsJrOfficial no support. I feel like I'm on my own. I'm also a first year teacher so when I told her I was drowning she sent me youtube videos.
@@rozmcguire2326 So sorry to hear that. Support is huge for anyone, ESPECIALLY first year teachers. I definitely understand. This is a really hard year to be a first year teacher as well. I'm sure you're doing the best you can though, and no one can ask for more than your best. Try to find someone to lean on. A teammate, a veteran teacher, a cafeteria worker.... someone in the building who can hear your concerns and help how they can. Everyone needs that someone, even if it's not the person we expect it from.
I thought charter school implied what the name means which is students having to charter or travel to it. It is bc it was proven that neighborhoods in poorer areas did NOT have the same access to current better education. It is why yes they should have hot lunches, free transportation. Also charter schools should have all the same opportunities. Now where i use to live they had what were called magnet schools or schools that focused on special things such as the arts. The Magnet schools students had to have special testing and skills and be chosen to attend but was not like paying to attend private school. Where I went through school there were always special and advanced grade level classes in the regular school. On the same hand there were special schools for kids with behavior issues pregnancy etc...you did not get kicked out and get to attend better schools. 🐢🐢🐢cara
I know exactly what you’re talking about with the micromanaging, down to the voice you use. That’s that TLAC teach like a champion shenanigans. It’s all bogus, and they’re ruining education. This video has made me give teaching at a charter school some actual thought. I need a change.
What district did you work? I have been working for 20 years as a teacher in the public school district. Half of the things you claim I have never heard of. For example, “teacher voice!” What the heck?
It's so cool to see how different various districts are! I'm so glad you got to be exposed to something new. It shows that after 20 years there's still something to learn. That's awesome!!
I would say to highlight your skill. They want to hire someone that can successfully do the things that they cannot. Schools run on money, and are often shut down as a result of money mismanagement. Show them that it won't happen with you in charge.
Your speech impediment, inability to annunciate or grasp the English language, as an educator, may be deemed detrimental to young children's educational development. Personally, I would prefer my children not be subjected to such a hip dialect.😀
What is a teacher voice ? what they need to understand is that you must make learning fun or we lose their interest bottom line these students get board easy so we have to keep their attention people have comments about everything and never taught a day in their lives.
