Subject: request From: Michaela Singer <michaeladarasinger@xxxxxxxxx> Dear all, I am an Olah Hadasha who has been teaching in Israel for two years now. I would like to create a blog or something along those lines (even a plain word document) that explains (in English) the VETEK system, along with all these systems that I keep reading about but do not have a clear idea as to what exactly they entail, for instance, Oz, Ofek, the Vetek system etc. I would massively appreciate someone with an hour or two to spare, experience in the system and the ability to explain the system clearly and concisely, to sit with me over coffee and explain (while I type): - the teacher union system - the various reforms over the past few years, what they mean, and what their implications are for teachers - the Vetek system and how one progresses - the employment organisations i.e how does the payment from the Amutas differ from the Ministry, and why. Many thanks for anyone who can contribute to this mini-project, I feel this would make it a great deal clearer for many baffled and lost Olim that really do not know what they are getting into when they become English teachers. Michaela michaeladarasinger@xxxxxxxxx ************************************** ** Join ETNI on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/31737970668/ ** ETNI Blog and Poll http://ask-etni.blogspot.co.il/ ** Etni homepage - http://www.etni.org ** post to ETNI List - etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** help - ask@xxxxxxxx ***************************************