I never think of certified as meaning insane. Certifiable, yes.
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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
-t - Apr 20, 2006 10:33:51 am PDT #2551 of 10002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Emily - Apr 20, 2006 10:43:41 am PDT #2552 of 10002
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
I was just bemused by all the references on various websites to "certificated" teachers. dictionary.com recognizes it, though, so... okay.
Hayden - Apr 20, 2006 10:55:38 am PDT #2553 of 10002
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
"Certificated" is the preferred regulatory term. It's a bureaucrat thing.
Sue - Apr 20, 2006 11:04:20 am PDT #2554 of 10002
hip deep in pie
Enily, where I'm at, teachers need to be certified by the Provincial Dept. in order to be able to teach in public schools. Certification confirms their education, experience and any professional development training they receive and determines their pay class.
I think there's also National Board Certifications in the US, isn't there?
Jesse - Apr 20, 2006 11:05:57 am PDT #2555 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
"Certificated" is the preferred regulatory term. It's a bureaucrat thing.
Dude, seriously? That's just tragic. Reminds me of how, in New York State, everything is "Personal" instead of "Personnel," presumably because of one dopey person years ago.
I'm afraid I give up on this paper today. Between the good weather and the identity theft? Bah. Someone did, in fact, have my social security number and stuff (and parents' address) and use it to open a charge account with Neiman Marcus. It should be in the process of being cleared up already, but STILL.
Emily - Apr 20, 2006 11:06:22 am PDT #2556 of 10002
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
Yes, but there's also state certification, which is what they're talking about. Still, getting certification means you're certified, no? I suppose there's a distinction between being certified and having a certificate, but I'm not sure it's a significant distinction.
Sue - Apr 20, 2006 11:09:44 am PDT #2557 of 10002
hip deep in pie
To confuse it even further, people will say certified teachers are licensed.
-t - Apr 20, 2006 11:21:25 am PDT #2558 of 10002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I have never seen the word certificated before. Huh.
Glad the identity thief got caught, Jesse. That's creepy, aside from the practical issues.
ChiKat - Apr 20, 2006 11:35:20 am PDT #2559 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Someone did, in fact, have my social security number and stuff (and parents' address) and use it to open a charge account with Neiman Marcus. It should be in the process of being cleared up already, but STILL.
I understand the pain, Jesse. I got a call from Nordstrom's on Saturday. A woman had a driver's license with my name/address and her picture as well as my SS#. She tried to charge stuff to my Nordstrom's account, but they thought it was suspicious. Called me at home and ended up arresting the woman.
V. freaky and disconcerting. I've been chatting with the police off and on since Saturday about the case. They're charging her with a felony and they may need me to appear at the hearing, but don't know yet.
-t - Apr 20, 2006 11:38:03 am PDT #2560 of 10002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Jeesh, glad they caught your identuty stealer, too, ChiKat!