AL Basic Skills Test

Though I'm not a teacher, you're probably aware of these sites.

We're glad to know you're returning to the area!

Teacher Education & Certification FAQs
http://www.alsde.edu/HTML/sections/teachercertAnswers.a...=583&footer=sections

Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program: Basic Skills Assessments
https://secure.act.org/app/wkalasecure/wkala

Individuals may register online at www.act.org/alabamapttp. Individuals who are unable to register online may telephone ACT at (800) 294-2105 or (319) 341-2500. Printed registration bulletins are also available at colleges and universities in the schools of education and also in the testing offices of the designated test centers.

Thanks. I'm just trying to get a heads up so I know what to expect when I walk in. I am not even certain as to the level of knowledge being tested.

kontan, I know there are teachers who post here. I think(?) andrewm is a teacher, but he's not here obviously. I imagine one of them will pass through soon.

kontan, are you now in AL or somewhere else?

If in AL, where?

What's bringing you to the Shoals? (besides a car?)

What subject(s) will you be teaching, and where?

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kontan, are you now in AL or somewhere else?

If in AL, where?

What's bringing you to the Shoals? (besides a car?)

What subject(s) will you be teaching, and where?

Hi SL. Sorry to just get back to this post, but I am having trouble navigating TD. Is there not a "view new posts" button somewhere?

Anyway, We are in MS until the end of the school year then returning to the Shoals. I finished at UNA and taught at Muscle Shoals for a semester. We're coming back to the Shoals because my husband would like to take a few classes and the area is familiar.

Where I will be teaching? Good question. I would love to teach at MS again, but am willing to teach anywhere. Any suggestions? My BSED is Social Science, secondary ed, my MA is in American History.

OH I just found the new since last visit tool!

Good luck Kontan on finding a teaching job. Goodness knows the schools here need good caring teachers. I hope you have some "pull" in any of the local school systems. I know of one or two very bright teachers that took forever to find a position, even if their qualifactions far surpassed others that recieved jobs. I hope things have changed and teachers are hired on their merit and not because their uncle was so-in-so and they were old friends with whats his name that owed them a favor.

Thanks themax. I'm really hoping for the transition to go smoothly and I would love to find a full time position.

I took the test today. It wasn't easy but it wasn't very difficult either. The listening/writing portion was weird. If you are truly interested go to my site...headed to bed. Thanks for the well wishes guys!