First, I apologize for the extreme delay in my reply. I was away on holiday and have just managed to get back to business so to speak. I have read your lengthy reply and appreciate the time you must have spent. I will give this and your previous reply some thought in terms of assessment and skills-based pathways. You raise excellent points. The MA (as in the state) sounds promising as a matter of fact. I'll look more into that.

Thanks again!

Thank you for your reply. I was speaking more to the differences in the student body than anything else. High school students are very different to college students in attitude and behavior.

I am not strictly uninterested in a teaching practicum as part of credentialing and don't foresee a problem setting one up where I am. By best, I mean a program that will prepare me in terms of the profession not the easiest, cheapest, or shortest route. Teach Now, Teach Ready, and Teacher Ready seem to be programs that pop up in discussion often. What I noticed is that the latter requires a shorter teaching practicum. Generally, do employers look at how exactly certification was obtained or just whether you have it?

Hello all!

Reading through the posts has been very informative. Thanks in advance to those of you sharing your wisdom.

I am currently on a break from work while raising young children; however, I am interested in returning to work in k-12 education in a year or so.

My background is that I have a BA in French and English (double majors) and an M.Ed from US institutions. I taught mostly developmental (aka remedial) English in the US community college system as well as some composition, French, and learning skills type courses at the community college and university levels in the US and abroad. Alas, most of my experience has been with 18+ learners, yet I have also taught some academic bridge programs to high school juniors and seniors. Additionally, I've worked with high school students as part of a few volunteer programs in conservation. I suppose I'm sharing all that to say that I am aware that tertiary and secondary education are two different ballgames.

My QUESTION primarily relates to earning a US state teaching certificate. I am currently living overseas, so I cannot complete a program in the US. What is the best way for me to earn a teaching certificate that will be recognized overseas? Is it possible to do so without a teaching practicum? or with a practicum overseas? I'm not really looking for a shortcut and realize that I'll have to start my new career at a less desirable school but do believe I would be hired as I've already been offered and declined a position without any sort of teaching certificate. I'm looking for the best way to become certified from abroad with minimal trips back to the US.

Thank you for any insight you have. I really appreciate it!
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