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First time poster.

Application been in EAS for teaching with DODEA for years and looking for any advice/encouragement from my most recent interview for OCONUS.

7/26 Interviewed for position in Japan

7/29 Admin reached out requesting references

7/31 through a follow up email they asked I reach out to references since it is summer break because they wanted to move forward

**I followed up and 4 references were completed

Crickets

8/14 I sent a follow up email to admin (courtesy/checking in)

Still nothing

Am I still within a window of hope? My current school doesn't start until after Labor Day and I am trying to focus on going back to the status quo after having so much hope about moving abroad and beginning a new chapter.

Why? They don't need a gifted ISS, let alone most of the ISS positions the agency is wasting money on. Bring the resources back to direct services to students.

And so it begins. Knew it was coming as soon as they hired Tiffany Hoben.

Academic reviews point out that the textbook is heavily skewed to conservative view and unabashedly political and polemical, explicitly taking a side in modern cultural debates over the value of the Western canon. It was applauded by the likes of Hillsdale College.

Anyone else having plc literally the second day of school? Have rigid schedule with two minute transitions??? Still required to use benchmark advance because they are checking on learning walkthroughs??? Things got marginally better but it’s still the same old southeast district….

Hello Everyone

Army veteran I am seeking a mentor into entering DODEA.In education 7 in classroom as a CTE teacher: Mechanics and Internship, and 3 as a coordinator. I’m currently starting my 10th school year first year with a new district as an admin liaison.

Education wise: AA in 2019, 2022 Bachelors in Communications w/ minor in Spanish, 2023 MBA, and currently working on my PhD and Principal certification with the state of Texas, and my current teacher certificate for trades and industries 6-12 is up to date. I just need help in figuring out if I should apply and start being proactive.

Pros/cons of joining the union, particularly for stateside educators. There has not been success in renewing the contract and once again, negotiations found us without a signed MLA, meaning no raise again. What are the perks? I feel like parents are the biggest issue, so having a lawyer on retainer isn't necessary with excellent options like the ones offered through Proliability.com

Just trying to make a decision whether to continue spending $800/year for what we are getting.

As the title said It'll be my first time going to a DODEA school as a student. Is there anything in particular to expect, do, or prepare for? Thanks in advance!

We just received our agendas for our first day back.

All I’m saying is I pray the year doesn’t stink as much as that first day back will stink for us.

ICEBREAKER - first thing this genius planned for. LOUD AND CLEAR

TRAINING SESSIONS- yes, already on day 1.

And for course 2 more interruptions in between the “time to work in your rooms” block which also includes the mandatory internet trainings.

Anyway, how’s yours looking?

Please delete if not allowed, I'm just at the end of my rope here.

I am a DoD civilian working in Germany. This is my first assignment with DoD, first time overseas as a civilian (former military). My daughter is a senior this year. For the last 3 years in the states, she was in an IB program at her highschool. She has taken all honors, AP, and IB courses.

We met with her counselor the other day to make her schedule. My daughter has met every "core" requirement other than senior English and Physics. The problem comes with all the other stuff that dodea requires for graduation. Because her previous program was IB, it didn't require any PE or CTE for graduation. So she has zero credits in those areas.

Dodea requires 1.5 credits of PE, 0.5 of health, and 1.5 credits of CTE. They're basically trying to shove 2 years of courses into her senior year. She's already planning on submitting college applications for nursing, so we're trying to make her senior year strong in math and science. In addition to AP physics, she was going to take AP statistics and anatomy & physiology. She has a 3.9 GPA, and already got a 29 on her ACT. she's not a slacker.

I asked the counselor about senior reciprocity, where they can waive all these courses, and she told me that's only for military kids. That's not true as their own policies state it's for kids coming from non dod schools into dod schools.

I sent an email requesting to loop the principal in, as she's the one who has to approve the waivers. The counselor wrote back setting up another meeting, but didn't specify if it was with the principal or not.

How do I approach this to best support my daughter and ensure an on time graduation for her? I don't want to piss anyone off, but if I let them have their way, her schedule will be English, physics, and rhythmic dance and 2 other gym classes with some tech courses that will not help her have strong college applications.

I would really appreciate some tips on how I can approach this to get the best outcome. Thanks!

I've been Dodea a long time year 17 this year all conus. My wife has potential to get a big promotion which would take us out of state. It's it be a huge financial boost for her. I wouldn't need to make a ton of money but love being education and athletics. Anybody left and gone back to public ed. It is tough?

PR is now having water shortages and is rationing water, and you can be without water for weeks/months.

It’s all in the news… Add the blackouts, terrible healthcare, and high taxes, at what point do they maybe offer LQA or modify the transportation agreement?

It seems like an agency afterthought

Any other locations with similar problems?

Who do you call when there are behavior issues, eloping, classroom destruction etc? What is the process for getting interventions?

What’s the model used for SLD identification? What cog tests are used/provided?

Hi. I’m OCONUS. Plan on resigning at end of this school year. Not entitled to pension (will not have completed 5 years). Does anyone have a suggested first step? How about an idea of when I get the ball rolling? Already losing sleep over emptying my place and the move. Thank you all!