I just got word that I can complete the field work for my certification at an IS approved by the Dept. of Defense. Do you think we could apply as a teaching couple with my certification pending? The field work/clinical teaching practicum is 3 months long and is unpaid. Is it possible that a school approved by the Dept. of Defense (these are "tier 1" schools, aren't they?) would agree to hire us both with my certification pending?

And that should read "state," not "stayed."

Thanks, Sid. I have looked into transferring my certification work to another stayed and I'm not sure yet if it is a possibility. I'm moving forward with it, but I think the bottom line is that it will take a month (with the upcoming holidays) to figure out and we will not be able to apply now as a teaching couple. If he does not get hired before Bangkok fair, we may be able to change our path to that of a teaching couple.
Thanks for more helpful feedback, PsyGuy.

I am aware of the ongoing battles on this forum but choose to accept the suggestions as they come. Please do not turn this thread into a battle zone.

Thanks for the feedback.

Of course we were hoping to start at the top but are definitely flexible with schools and locations.

I was under the impression that art teachers were in demand/ more of a front card and was hoping that might be enough to carry three dependents. If not a high tier school, what school/situation/location would accept an art teacher with three dependents?

And you definitely misread my statement about teaching in public school. :)

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