Miscellaneous Post

I would like to take a minute to remind people of the MLED (Middle School Endorsement) program here at RIC. I have found that it isn't talked about that much. Basically, if you are an elementary or secondary ED. major, you can add this endorsement, which allows you to teach middle school in addition to elem. or sec. It requires that you take 4 classes. When it comes to student teaching, you simply split your 14 weeks between your two majors.
This is a good program for a few reasons. First, many of you, like myself, probably are spending more time at RIC than you expected to, or would like to, so you mine as well add on more qualifications for yourself. Second, it isn't easy to get a job in RI as a teacher, this will make you more 'marketable', thus increasing your chances of getting a job. Third, the program is spearheaded by Dr. John Niska, who is essentially a middle school education guru. He is an implemental part of the National Association of Middle Level Ed. (not sure about the exact name of the association). He speaks at conferences all over the country. He teaches many of the classes in the program at RIC as well.
You don't need to be accepted in the FSED to take these classes either.
I would like to personally recommend any students to enter this program. I have taken MLED 310 and 320, both with Dr. Niska, and enjoyed both of them. Please ask me any questions you may have about this in class or whenever.