wannateach,

Thanks for the reply! I've been doing some preliminary research on the program, and it seems like a very good option. How does the whole mentor teacher thing work? Do they adjust this if you will already have your own classroom? Or are you expected to also observe your mentor 2-5 hours per week, etc? What kind of things do they expect from the "field experience", and is it difficult to do if you are a full time teacher (not just volunteering with a mentor)?

Also, one final question... how did your school accommodate you in this whole process? Did you ask before or after you had signed your contract? I am worried that the school may say 'no', since its something I haven't discussed with them yet.

CaliPro,

I am in a very similar situation as you are. I am considering a post in China next year at a low-tier school. I have my provisional license, but never completed my practicum (unable to find a job in my home state). Therefore, I've been looking into other alternative routes a well.

Can you use international school experience as your student teaching? If so, how would they be able to monitor and advise you? I was looking into both the online Florida and Texas program. If I could use next year to both work AND obtain my full license, it would be ideal.

Did you find any information in your research?