Decisions

So, in about a year, I am looking at doing my practicum for the Early Childhood Special Ed program. Essentially, this is student teaching. I'll spend time with three different age groups of kids, and then I'll get my Master's degree. I've also found the list of course requirements for adding an elementary education endorsement to my license, which I think I'll do.

I need to make a decision before then about where I'm going to do my practicum. We've had the idea of going to Vancouver, WA, for a few years, just for something different. Dre would probably be able to continue with his company there, and I could most likely find a job there after I complete my practicum. But . . . I can't decide to stay in Colorado, or go to Washington, and it's grinding on me.

Washington Pros:

- An hour's drive away from the ocean (where I would love to live)
- Good public transportation
- Close to Portland, OR
- Exploring the Pacific Northwest would be at our fingertips

Washington Cons:

- Far from family and friends
- I'd have to find my own practicum placement, and perhaps submit to more testing (the Praxis)

Colorado Pros:

- Close to family and friends
- I already understand the path to teacher licensure in CO
- Moving expenses would be less $

Colorado Cons:

- Sense of adventure is greatly reduced
- Might regret not going to WA later on