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jandumm wrote: I don't know which NY Schools have classes in Canada, but here's a list off of the top of my head which do have an agreement with the Ontario College of Teachers.

D'Youville College - all classes in Buffalo
Canisius College
Medaille College
State University of New York (SUNY) College at Potsdam
Niagara University
Daemen College

I wouldn't worry too much about being looked at as "second class" by administrators - at the end of the day, it's all about the impression you make at your placement school as well as your resume. With such a competitive job market out there, you need to go the extra mile whether you're educated in Ontario or in NY State.
Thanks a lot for the info :) and ya its all about experience/impression etc. i also have a specialist in english rather than a major which may help a tad too.
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One more question. i know it s an old thread but the idea is still relevant. Where do i start to apply to a school. is there a website that shows what one needs to apply..(ie volunteer proof? paper work) etc.. thanks
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MikeK157 wrote: One more question. i know it s an old thread but the idea is still relevant. Where do i start to apply to a school. is there a website that shows what one needs to apply..(ie volunteer proof? paper work) etc.. thanks
Hi Mike, I'd go to any university's website that has a B.Ed. progam --OISE at Uof T, Western ,York, Queens, Ottawa, Brock, Nipissing..come to mind and there are likely some I missed --and check out their admissions requirements. I'm sure you would be able to get some basic info there. I'd then contact the admissions office for the education faculty at the school you want to attend and I'm sure they would help you get started with your application. Good luck. :cheesygri
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MikeK157 wrote: One more question. i know it s an old thread but the idea is still relevant. Where do i start to apply to a school. is there a website that shows what one needs to apply..(ie volunteer proof? paper work) etc.. thanks
I'd start at the OCT's website. It has a list of all of the schools that offer teacher education. Each school has different admission requirements so make sure to check out all of those you may be interested in. Applications are typically due in late November for school starting the following September.

http://www.oct.ca/become_a_teacher/facu ... lang=en-CA
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What has everyone’s average been getting accepted to teachers college?
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Teaching jobs are like virtually any other job......very dependent on where you live, want to live, are prepared to relocate to for work. Many years ago, after graduating with my social work degree (in the Bob Rae days in Ontario) when there were no jobs - ended up moving to Prince Rupert, BC for full-time work (had several contracts in Ontario but one couldn't get a mortgage and plan a life with a contract job). Right now (2018), BC is hiring teachers (Alberta pays the highest for new grads) and there is always the opportunity to go teach overseas. In many smaller towns (def. in Ontario), full time teaching jobs are very hard to obtain - so I would def. encourage a new grad. to seriously consider relocating to where the jobs are......just be aware of the community where you might be offered a job. For example, the child protection job I took in Prince Rupert was overwhelming - there were also nurses and teachers who lived on First Nation reserves - and I thought I had it bad living/working in Prince Rupert. Those working on reserve were subjected to children knocking on the door at all hours of the night reporting 'passed out' parents, no food, etc. etc. on a too regular basis. The other thing...........be aware of the cost of living where you'll be working. Vancouver is beautiful but the cost of living there is pretty prohibitive on a teacher's salary - especially if you want to consider home ownership. Good luck.......my son is heading to U of Ottawa tonight to start his 1st year of teacher's college tomorrow.

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