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[jcan]

I asked my co-teacher today about the process for renewing, and she said that SMOE officials will come to my school sometime in late July (?!) to evaluate me and if all goes well, will give me a new contract to sign.

Is this true? I thought it was our principal/VP who was in charge of evaluating us.

Also, how hard is it to transfer to another school? I'm at elementary but want to move to a middle school next year.

[Bibbitybop]

They won't have the contract tomorrow. Evaluations are given to SMOE, but the SMOE office has the final say in your new contract.

I don't know if it has changed, but in the past you had to pass your evaluation by 70%. Not hard to do. My co-teachers said, "I hope you have something special planned today." I replied, "No, I'm using the same lesson I used all week. I know it is good, and they are here to see me teach, not put on a show."

You are no obligated to work until you sign a contract. Always say "yes" to the question "do you want to stay," or on forms that you about staying. They are not binding, only contracts are.

Changing schools can be super hard and SMOE doesn't seem to be receptive. In the past, NSETs were lied to by the head office, or given the run around. SMOE said, "Talk to the district," the district said, "Talk to SMOE," SMOE said, "talk to the district," all the while calls and emails remain unanswered.

But people do change schools.

[prideofidaho]

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That pretty much sums it up. None of my SMOE colleagues have received information about re-signing. Last year, the process had already been begun as far as I remember.

For what it's worth, I asked to switch to Middle, and was placed in a different Elementary school. Not what I asked for, but better than where I was. If you're serious about the switch, be prepared to stand your ground. I have yet to hear about anyone who has successfully done so without going through a district directly (applying through the district).

[hamlet712]

YOur principal or VP does your resigning evaluation. LIke has been said, you ned to get 70% (not hard)

The VP informs SMOE they want to resign you, then SMOE signs off on it. SMOE would have no reason to say no if the school wants you.

As for swicthing, I have no idea, however, I do beleive its harder to get teachers for middle schools, so switching to one might not be that hard.

[Bibbitybop]