DODD Teachers Chatboard

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Snoochiesboochies Thank you everybody you have been so helpful. I'm Going to post my timeline in a little bit .

Jul 3, 2018

HelpOthers You can find the $ amount for the LQA at the Department of State Website, group 3 (I believe). However, the main point is that your housing and basic utilities should be covered. The housing office will help you find something that is within your LQA budget and you cannot pocket any extra, so just think of housing as a non-concern. You only need th...See More

Jul 4, 2018

Timeline for me so far

by Snoochiesboochies

Jul 3, 2018

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Wishful Thinking @Snoochies, sorry for the delay. So. glad Haha responded to you! Agree that your next step will be to discuss with HR.

Jul 4, 2018

Ida Also, if you haven't already, make sure your new principal knows he is a teacher and what his certification areas should be. The principal might know of openings around the complex he would be qualified for.

Jul 4, 2018

Shipping Musical Instruments

by Leo

Jul 4, 2018

I'm still waiting on EQIP ( 9 weeks this Friday - grrrrrr), but in the meantime we are clearing out stuff and prioritizing what to take with us once we do get orders. My wife is a musician and will need to ship her guitars, piano, and drums along with additional gear. We are concerned about damage and/or loss during transit. Has anyone shipped simi...See More

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HelpOthers I use USAA and the renters insurance covers the goods while in transit. Check with your own insurance company. You may need to pay a little more to cover more expensive items. Also, the military will reimburse some for damage if you turn in the report on time. For woodwinds, I would suggest bringing them with you on the plane if at all possible. My...See More

Jul 4, 2018

Leo @Mary, thank you! I will check with our current insurance company. @Joseybear, yes I have been in contact with HR regularly. See CM's post below -Limbo. At least I'm not the only one.

Jul 4, 2018

I know a lot of us are (impatiently) going through this process. Here is my updated timeline.

June 22: notice that a background investigation was requested

June 25: e-mail on how to initiate the E-QIP/ completed it the same day

June 27: I got a message saying my application was incomplete unless they receive fingerprints....See More

Getting closer...

by Mrs.C

Jul 4, 2018

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joseybear Sounds like one step closer. I'm hoping I hear back soon. I submitted my eQip June 27. Fingerprints sent electronically by Ft. Campbell security guy on June 29.

Jul 4, 2018

Gina It seems like we're about on the same time frame. I never got instructions on fingerprints in an email but my HR person suggested I go locally and have them done and then mail to her. Tracking indicates they were delivered Monday, July 2nd. The assistant principal reached out to me last week and she connected me with a teacher at the school. We tal...See More

Jul 4, 2018

Offer question

by southernteach

Jul 4, 2018

When you get a tentative offer from overseas does it come from HR in Virginia still? Thanks.

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I am 6 months into a 1-year lease that requires me to pay $2000 if I want out of the lease before the year is up. My experience has been that when active duty service members PCS, they are allowed to break their leases without penalty. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience, as a government employee, having any luck getting out of their leases ...See More

haha Mine did.

Jul 4, 2018

Jul 4, 2018

When you get a tentative offer from overseas does it come from HR in Virginia still? Thanks.

Jul 4, 2018

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HelpOthers Not all leases even have the military clause. When we signed our lease near Fort Bragg, I had that military clause altered to include DoDEA and all parties initialed, so when I did move due to DoDEA elsewhere, I was released from the lease.

This was good I had done so, because I did not have orders. I was moving to another stateside locat...See More

Jul 4, 2018

WA_Counselor Thanks! I actually had the option when I moved in to either pay the $2000 to break the lease or to continue to pay my $1275 monthly rent until they found new renters. Because I was new to the area and there seemed to be quite a few vacant apartments, I opted for the $2000 pay out. It's not so terrible on its own, it's just that I am still trying to...See More

Jul 4, 2018

Hi again! This board is super helpful, and I'm hoping to get advice on a degree. I currently have my bachelors in early childhood education with an emphasis on early literacy (it was a pre-k - 2nd grade emphasis program from UGA), a math endorsement for elementary from UGA, and a gifted endorsement from the state (I don't think DOD will count that)...See More

Degree Question

by mariab

Jul 3, 2018

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mariab I looked over the requirements and think I should be fine. I selected everything that I even think I'm qualified for and submitted everything in EAS. I guess my worry is that I'm selecting a program for my masters and want it to be the most beneficial for DOD. If I'm not qualified in something for elementary gen ed, I want to be sure I cover that f...See More

Jul 4, 2018

southernteach Gotcha. Yes it could be months. Good luck!

Jul 4, 2018

2nd interview...

by Cdub

Jun 28, 2018

What happens if you have already agreed to a tentative contract...and then another school asks to interview you? Do you have to tell them you are off the market, or is it fair to take the interview, since the tentative offer states not to make financial decisions until an official offer is made.....???

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haha I think it's mainly designed so that people don't quit their jobs and then not pass the background check AND to prevent people from just trying to cherry pick the "desirable" locations and waste other principals'/HR's time. Like many agreements with an option, the option rests mainly with the party that holds the power (in this case the gov't). Gla...See More

Jul 4, 2018

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Cdub I get it, and I am glad to be getting into the system right now.

Jul 4, 2018