agreed2 wrote:
> @psyguy thank you so much for your detailed response! I am more drawn to
> the structure of the Massachusetts certification exams so I've decided to
> go that route. You mentioned in you comment the MA cert. requires travel?
> How so? I've contacted my local Pearson VUE testing center and they said
> that they offer the exam.

http://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/acade ... types.html

The site tates the MA 'Provisional License' cannot be extended or renewed, and is only valid for 5 years. The next tier up is 'Initial License', and for this you would need to complete a MA approved EPP program. If the plan is to teach for more than 5 years, not sure how this could be accomplished internationally

Smoko wrote:
> The DC or Florida teaching licence through either Teach-Now or TeacherReady
> would be recognized by most international schools. Also check out iTeachDC
> for a potentially cheaper option. Which specific country are you referring
> to when you say DS schools?
>
> Yes, same procedure (at least it is for DC, not sure about Florida). You
> just take the relevant content and PLT tests to get licenced in additional
> areas.


Referring to the US, specifically the state of WA. Do you think these are some actual feasible pathways, given the trailing spouse's background/B.S. is business with no licensure experience?

1. TeacherReady EPP->Pass ESOL + Social Science Broad Field (leverage business background towards Econ?)->2yrs IS exp teaching SS or Econ -> transfer 12 TR credits towards CSU Global M.Ed in Teaching and Learning
2. TeacherReady EPP->Pass ESOL + English 6-12 (leverage ELL exp)->2yrs IS exp teaching English->M.Ed
3. TeacherReady EPP->Pass ESOL + Business Edu 6-12 (leverage Business exp)->2yrs IS exp->M.Ed

Eventually the goal is to transfer the FL professional licensure to something with a lifetime like CA Clear

In short, what is [are] the best path(s) for a trailing spouse at a T2/T3 IS to become fully QTS in 6-12 ELA and ESOL with a B.S. in an unrelated degree? I'm talking Licensure that is recognized and preferred in both IS and DS to fluidly transfer back and forth between IS and DS schools? Most US high schools are now requiring ESOL teachers to have a content licensure, as ESL demand has waned - ELA or Social Studies seems to popular partners. I realize there is TeachNow/TeacherReady including the TeachNow M.Ed., but I've only read about these for K-6 licensure. Is it the same procedure for MYP/DP content areas - simply take the course and pass the content tests? This might work for IS schools, but I would think a majority of Domestic State Ed Boards would require undergrad coursework for actual licensure? or is this mistaken? Any help is appreciated.

What are some best practices, paths, and choices looking back you can suggest?
What were some of the challenges faced, and how did you overcome them?
Was it a good choice?

My wife and I are career changers from business fields, so essentially starting at ground zero. After getting our feet wet with some international ESL experience and domestic Reserve, my wife and I are leaning towards IT/IE. Given our lack of undergrad Ed or STEM coursework, K-6 and K-12 seem most sensible. Eventually we would like to work in Tier 1 schools, so the 'correct' route appears to be a 2 year, post-bacc ILP pram from a local, accredited Uni, followed by 2 years of DT transitioning to IT. There doesn't seem to be options for local ILP post-bacc without the M.Ed. Costs are ~$30-60K for these programs - they have gone up tremendously since my undergrad. The time frame, costs and not able to have an income during are hard pills to swallow if I'm being honest. I'm fully aware of the Teach Now/Teacher Ready programs, and the common sense side of me says go this route to start working as soon as possible to gain experience, as we are not getting any younger. I just don't want to regret it 5 years later if it becomes THE barrier to entry to decent schools. Any advice from people that have gone through this decision process and spoken with IS recruiters/schools?