How did it go for you?

I know! I love it. Please let me know if you have any questions and I’ll try to answer them!

So glad I could help!

So glad that you decided on iTeach! For sure one of my better decisions! 😆

Hey @Patricia! Is your recommendation the same today?

Hi girly, I'm going to be graduating soon as well, congrats! I plan on moving to Texas next year, did you apply for iteach?

I think your content area is just what you are going in to. Like elementary, secondary, etc. iTeach provides everything for you except getting a job. Sometimes they post job openings on their site around you but I would definitely contact your school board to see if there are openings in your area.

You just apply like college! You have to meet certain criteria, like having your praxis taken and things like that!

This is my exact question

No! I’m pretty sure it was 4 or 5 times and they always schedule it with you beforehand. So no surprise visits!

I did! In all honesty I found praxis exam books on Amazon and checked reviews. I did always make sure there was a pre-test/post-test in the back so that I could check progress or see areas that I was lacking in! Good luck!

Probably around 6 months for the coursework. If you actively work on it every day! It’s very doable especially if you are teaching. Any teaching experience really helps with the assignments on the courses.

So I only had to take Praxis 2 because my ACT score was high enough to not take Praxis 1. I know FOR SURE you have to take Praxis 1 before being accepted! Now let me tell you, if I knew I wanted to be a teacher from the beginning I would have went through my university’s education program. I think student teaching helps a lot because you have someone there to ask questions, talk things through and someone who is 100% on your side. When you are doing field experience with iTeach someone is popping in 3 times over the course of a year and giving feedback for one hours worth of teaching. Don’t get me wrong I loved my observer!! And with my situation I loved the choice I made, unfortunately my VERY first year teaching I had a mentor teacher (not related to iTeach) that wasn’t 100% on my side and I had no idea what I was doing as a TEACHER because all I had done was sub. I would suggest if you are on your last leg to finish! It’ll be worth it!

I'm so sorry I can't answer that question! I was already hired and being paid a teacher salary. I'm would assume it works like student teaching if you aren't already working.

I personally preferred it over a university alt cert program! I just loved that I could do things at my own pace, especially while working!

I’m not sure exactly. I do know that you can go to any school board and tell them your situation and they will know what schools are looking to hire at the moment. With there being a teacher shortage I’m sure there will be many openings in any parish.

Another question, let’s say I apply to be a sub, can that job experience count towards the field experience? (I think that’s what you did but I haven’t looked at your other video yet)

I had applied for a teaching position during this time so I was paid and held a teaching position. In my district they will hire you if you are working on your certification. I did sub before I became a teacher though! I think it just depends on your district if they will hire you if you aren’t certified. I don’t think they’ll just let you be a sub though. They also are looking at classroom management and knowledge of students and things like that! Hope this helps!

I just wanted to clarify. So, iTeach let your field experience be served during your actual teaching position that you were hired for? Cause I was worried that I wouldn't get paid during my field experience because I need an income.

I’m not sure how it will work in your area! I applied for jobs at my school board and most of the time when you aren’t certified the lower income schools are the ones that will hire you. This happened in my case. They were desperate for a teacher the week before school started and hired me. They only hired me though because they knew I was in the process of becoming certified. I don’t know if your district does this or not! I would talk to someone at your school board and see what all your options are. You may want to look into long term subbing while still in the program until you finish. You only need to be a sub to become a long term sub (maternity leaves, sabbaticals, etc.).

Definitely email the teacher of that course and ask your questions about the assignments! When it comes to your education and getting your certification you want to make sure you are doing it right, so there are no “stupid” questions!

Oh no! I’m not familiar with that program, but I know it’s frustrating when you’re just trying to get answers. Even during this pandemic iTeach has been responding to my emails! Would highly suggest if you’re looking into programs.

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IM IN THE SAME BOAT! Any advice? I applied in may still no respond from Texas Teachers

So glad I can help!!

Don’t worry I’m the same way! I would legit just tell myself if you start a course it needs to finished within a week. Now did I take a few weeks off between courses? Yes! I knew I had a whole year to finish them so I would pick a time that I knew I could focus on a course and use that week to complete it! Sometimes a course would take me more than a week. But as long as I was working on it consistently that was fine with me!

I looked on Amazon for study books that had practice tests in the back! A lot of times they’ll tell you what areas of the material you need to study based on which questions you miss. And you can totally apply mid year, sometimes teachers have to leave for personal reasons or there may be maternity leaves etc that you can fill! Some places may even be adding classes based on numbers. It never hurts to try!

I haven’t heard! But I think the field experience is so that THEY can observe you teach. Not sure though, I’d definitely email and ask! They are quick on responses, even during this pandemic!

I’m so glad you’re interested in iTeach! Yes the classes are at your own pace, I think I mentioned that they “suggest” you complete it in a year. Which kinda means you need to complete it within a year. I was through a program in my district that actually paid for it but yes, if you are employed you start paying the monthly payments! I’m not sure if you can set a payment on your own or they choose how much you owe a month! You can definitely email and ask. They are VERY quick with replies and VERY helpful.

I think it could be finished within 2 months! And I was hired and paid a teachers salary while still in iTeach and taking classes! I had a mentor teacher that checked in on me once a week but that was mainly because I was a new teacher!

I think it would adequately prepare you for the classroom! I felt like I already knew most of the things that were being taught and that’s because I WAS in the classroom. So being taught things I was already familiar with or using was comforting in that aspect. And the courses, definitely! The field experience does take a whole school year because they come into the classroom to observe you!

If you go to the ets website you can sign up for the Praxis! Make sure this is the correct test for your state! Everyone has different certification exams! If you talk to iteach they can definitely point you in the right direction!

I’m not sure! Once you’ve sent over your transcript showing you’ve taken those classes I’d contact iTeach to see if you would still have to take them!

If you don’t have a bachelors already then unfortunately no. To be entered in the program you have to have a bachelors and have taken the praxis 1 and 2!

I’m honestly not sure, I know each state has different licensure exams. So just look up the licensure exam for your state! And if you have any questions iTeach is very helpful!

Yes! They have to observe you teaching in a classroom!

I don’t remember paying for anything besides the iTeach courses! I would email someone about it, I wouldn’t think you’d have to pay twice for something.

I need help with those too... what happens next ? I feel so lost with iTeach Texas that I’m thinking of going to a university

Over the period of months! So kind of like a student loan, you pay on it every month until it’s paid off!

I think you can get the courses done in 5 months! Then you can start your observations in August! The observations do take a whole year because they observe you from beginning to end. But the courses definitely in 5 months!

@@thesouthernteacher1171 thank you SO much!!

@@thesouthernteacher1171 I have another question, once you were hired on in your first year/internship year was there required work still needed from iteach?

So sorry! I just saw that you replied! So during the observation period it’s technically a course on iTeach. So you have reflections and things like that that you have to submit. This course also asks you to submit a video of you teaching a class!

How long did the first 3 pre-hire courses take you?

So it’s not actually student teaching, you go straight in to the job. Most districts will hire you if you are actively working on becoming certified. Hope this helps!

I would assume the start of the year since the field experience lasts all year, but that may be something you could work out with them!

About 8-9 months, but I think I mention this in my video that I procrastinated a bit on it! So if you’re really working on it it might not take that long. I did residency because I needed a job! So I was a 5th grade/3rd grade teacher while working on this! I kind of like that I wasn’t under anyone at first because I found my own way to do things, I wasn’t going back to what others have done that I experienced if that makes sense! The whole process took about a year!

@@thesouthernteacher1171 Wow! Was residency hard or did you feel like you knew what you were doing? haha. In residency, is there a teacher that helps you or are you all alone to do your own lesson planning and teaching?

It really depends on how much time you dedicate. If you work on it nonstop for days then you can get through courses in no time!

Hey, Im doing the same timeline you are. It can be done. I’ve finished one of the courses already in 3 days. If you go ahead and knock it out you could be done with the coursework by the end of February! After that you can focus your time studying for your praxis. Hope that helps some!

@@ashleek3901Hi! How did it end up working out for you? Are you teaching now?

I’m not sure honestly!

There is course material to read and then assessments on that course material! If you sit down and work on it courses can be completed within a few days. Like I said in the video, I procrastinated so it took me longer! But completely doable!

I’m not sure how they will conduct them with the pandemic! Luckily I had finished mine before we “dismissed” school. And I gained employment before I became certified. In my state if you are in the process of becoming certified they will hire you. And it will definitely take 1 year for field experience but you may finish the courses before a year. They just suggest 2 years for the program. Since the courses are self-paced it really just depends on how fast you complete them!

@@thesouthernteacher1171 Thanks for the quick reply.

If you are working towards a certification then school districts may hire you on the basis of getting your certification within a certain window of time. It took me about a year to finish the whole program! On my resume I would put that I am enrolled in iTeach under the education section and let my interviewer know that I am in the process of becoming certified!

@@thesouthernteacher1171 I'm still slightly confused. Do you complete the courses while you're working or before you work?

You can complete the courses while you are still working, but to complete the field experience you will have to be teaching. They suggest a year for the courses and a year for your field experience. So you can take a whole year to complete those. I’m not 100% sure about Texas, but they do have 5 observations during the field experience portion. iTeach does post job openings but they just get those from you district. You can go to your school board and they can help you with what schools have openings! I’m not sure if you’ll still be able to work part-time, but if you have a job teaching you’ll be getting paid. It’s not like student teaching where you don’t get paid!

@@thesouthernteacher1171 Thank you for your quick reply. From my understanding, I could get a job without having the teaching certification, Am I right? If so, What would be the average salary for this position? Is it possible to work part time teaching while doing the field experience portion and doing 5 observations?

Yes! That’s what I did, and they pay you the same exact as a certified teacher. At least in Louisiana!

@@thesouthernteacher1171 Thanks a lot!

I don’t think so! It didn’t for me at least!

OMG sorry if this sounds confusing, but I’m still wanting to know if I could apply for the teaching position I want AND be enrolled in the program at the same time?

Hypothetically yes! Obviously would depend on if schools in your area has openings and things like that. I would wait until you were accepted into the program (no reason you shouldn’t be if you meet all of the requirements) then you can tell admin that you are legit working toward a certification.

Well I was a long term sub before I got my teaching position, so I felt confident going into a classroom setting!

Hannah, have you been satisfied with the iTeach Texas program? I'm thinking about that option.

Hi Hannah, how are you liking the program? I want to apply early next year, did you have a hard time obtaining a position?

@@anastasiagarza Iteach Texas is pretty straight forward. It's important to remember that they will choose your certification area for you based on your transcripts. If you want to certify in another area, you will only be allowed a one time attempt to pass( instead of the normal 5). Whether it's easy to get hired or not will depend on your conten area.

@@nicolejohnson5358 which transcripts, college transcripts?

Yay! Congratulations! I studied pretty hard for them and swore I failed once I walked out of the testing site, but ended up passing them! I really think it depends on how much you study and if you are a good test taker. Also my district fortunately paid for my iTeach. But they base it on your income and I think they work with you as well. Very similar to student loans!

Hi Canyon Ranch, I am considering iTeach Nevada. Have you started the program- iTeach Nevada? Can we talk on the program? Kind regards.

​@@thesouthernteacher1171are the 6 iteach courses easier than the Praxis components? I finally completed all the Praxis ( studied weeks) and I an hoping the iteach courses are not as intense. I hope to knock out 1 per month , is that unreasonable?

No, you need a BA degree

You need a Bachelors

They are correct! You need a bachelors degree to enter the program!

Hey Kacye! Did you end up enrolling in the program?

I was employed with the district so I was being paid teacher pay!

You’ll have to check with iteach! I think it’s only certain states they have it for!

They have a little area for job postings but nothing had ever come up on mine. If you go to your school board and talk to the personnel department they know exactly which schools are looking for someone!

Wow that’s crazy! I’ve never heard of anyone saying that before. I was able to get a job at a title 1 school, they are a low-income school and are always looking for teachers at those schools. Keep searching! You might have to go a little out of your comfort zone before you find something. Wishing you luck!

Dear Amber, Can I ask what city are you applying for teaching positions in and have you landed a position at this time? Regards, Alon

@@alonshalit5778 I am on O'ahu in Hawaii and every school has said they want to hire me but are not allowed to. Those schools are now 6 weeks into the year and still don't have teachers. They just have subs filling the positions

@@amberrexford1004 Do you mind if we exchange email addresses or Skype Ids to chat on the industry and opportunities? Background on me: I have been in the teaching industry for ten years and love it!

@@amberrexford1004 just last question if you don’t mind, why are the schools stating they are unpermitted to hiring you?

Oh wow, I’m not sure! I haven’t heard of this before so I would definitely contact iTeach about that question! That’s amazing though that you are teaching in Mongolia! If you can, keep me updated on what iTeach says about that! I’d love to know if that’s an option.

@@thesouthernteacher1171 ok, thanks I'll contact them and let you know!

Did you ever get to do your observation lesson while abroad? I live in Japan and have the same issue. I'm looking for a program that I can do from abroad.

@@tinakoyama I actually decided to do TeachNow which is a little more expensive but you can do observations from wherever you are, so long as you can record your lessons.

@@amandagurley9112 Were you able to easily find a school that would let you do observation lessons? There are none near me here in Japan so I'd have to contact some schools down in Tokyo (a couple hours away) and possibly arrange to stay in Tokyo for a few weeks to get it done (which could get pretty expensive).

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