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There is a current military coup underway in Turkey

by Mary-Lorraine

Jul 15, 2016

The military reportedly, want to "Restore the constitution and human rights."

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happyteacher
It's getting pretty intense. Will the DoD order an
evacuation in Ankara?

On 7/15/16, Mary-Lorraine wrote:
> Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of the East Coast of the USA.
>
> One reason the EU pushed against admitting Turkey was the
role
> of the military includes keeping the government in line
> wit...See More

Jul 15, 2016

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HelpOthers It will be interesting to hear from those in the area. On one of my Facebook groups, people in Turkey at the time were saying that things looked different there than in the media and that some even speculated that is was staged. The government has announced that the coup has been thwarted and new military leadership put into place.

I do th...See MoreIt will be interesting to hear from those in the area. On one of my Facebook groups, people in Turkey at the time were saying that things looked different there than in the media and that some even speculated that is was staged. The government has announced that the coup has been thwarted and new military leadership put into place.

I do think that if they truly do not allow active duty military personnel to vote in their elections, they could continue to have problems and may want to consider allowing them to vote, as we do.

On 7/15/16, teach wrote: > > It's getting pretty intense. Will the DoD order an > evacuation in Ankara? > > On 7/15/16, Mary-Lorraine wrote: >> Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of the East Coast of the USA. >> >> One reason the EU pushed against admitting Turkey was the > role >> of the military includes keeping the government in line >> with the constitution. >> >> "When it has felt that the republic and its principles to >> be threatened, the army has in the past taken >> responsibility for its protection. This principle was >> written into the Turkish Armed Services Internal Service >> Code." >> >> "the duty of the armed forces is to protect and safeguard >> Turkish territory and the Turkish Republic as stipulated >> by the Constitution.” >> >> http://www.balkanalysis.com/turkey/2010/12/02/the-role- of >> -the- >> military-in-turkish-politics-and-european-union- membershi >> p- negotiations/ >> >> >> On 7/15/16, Mary-Lorraine wrote: >>> This page has a running feed with live updates. It is >>> currently 1:01 AM Saturday morning. >>> >>> >>> http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/turkey-coup- live >>> - updates-explosion-8431256 >>> >>> >>> On 7/15/16, teach wrote: >>>> I've been following this story on bbc for an hour but >>>> it's >>> not >>>> getting much attention in the states! Shocking. How are >>>> Turkish citizens reacting? I know Erdogan isn't as >>>> "democratic" as Ataturk was.... From what I've read >>>> this sounds like a well organized coup that reaches >>>> high levels of the military. State Dept is telling >>>> citizens to stay >>> indoors. >>>> Reports are that social media has been disabled in >>>> Turkey so it may be hard to contact friends there.... >>>> Prayers for safety for all! >>>> >>>> On 7/15/16, Mary-Lorraine wrote: >>>>> The military reportedly, want to "Restore the >>>>> constitution and human rights."

Jul 15, 2016

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Paperwork came but .... plz assist

by Insight

Jul 15, 2016

H. I tried how to reply to your question but I wasn't able to post. I actually called HR in Virginia on Friday and had to leave a message for everyone left early. By Monday at 1 on my email was flooded with paperwork. I have faxed everything they have asked me to do so in one day as requested but I feel like something is missing.... I have a packet...See More

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Insight H. I called tge direct human rwsources number in. Virginia... I too had to correct a paper ...

On 7/15/16, H wrote: > > We've been waiting for a week after accepting the TO. > They wrote to have my husband correct a form, they then > said we'd hear from staffing in the next day or to to start > the eqip, but it's now day fo...See More

Jul 15, 2016

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Insight So I just mail them in... ok. Thank you. I will work on the base situaruin... someone mentiined SATO travel?...

would that be better..... btw can u store items locally using the movera when they arrive for your other items?

On 7/15/16, JJO wrote: > The packet should have a form in it that is a request for > travel orders. ...See More

Jul 15, 2016

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ESL programs

by SAE

Jul 15, 2016

Is anyone knowledgable about ESL or teach it overseas at the middle or high school level? If so, can you tell me how extensive the program is? Are they direct classes, pull-out, or co-taught? In my area of the US, this is a growing field. Would you say the same for overseas?

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Jay22 I have taught ESL in DoDEA in the past but do not teach it currently. I have taught ESL at all three levels Es/MS/HS in DoDEA. When I taught it it was mainly pull-out but on a few occasions I would shadow some students and sit with them in their core classes at the MS/HS level. ESL is somewhat antiquated in DoDEA....just the idea that they still us...See More

Jul 15, 2016

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Two interviews back to back

by H

Jul 1, 2016

So, weirdly enough, I had two interviews (for different locations,) one day apart from each other. I am more interested in one job over the other. I am really curious about the timing of how things will play out. Because both interviews have been conducted, is it possible for both places to offer me a job, or once an offer is made, does that prohib...See More

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Monte What certs were they looking for?

On 7/01/16, H wrote: > Did the first job you interviewed for offer the job first. I'm > curious what difference a day can make. The first place I > interviewed for requested my references quite quickly. The > second job I interviewed for is still conducting interviews, but > should be done t...See More

Jul 1, 2016

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MrsBoyles'ACES The same thing just happened to me and the one who interviewed me the second day was the one to snag me.

On 7/01/16, H wrote: > So, weirdly enough, I had two interviews (for different > locations,) one day apart from each other. I am more > interested in one job over the other. I am really curious > about the timing of how thi...See More

Jul 15, 2016

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Offer... but no other paperwork

by Insight

Jul 7, 2016

Ive returned my acceptance and have yet to get anything else..... its been a week. Is this normal

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Panda I'm in the same position; submitted the first batch of paperwork on Thursday and then heard nothing. I called to follow up with HR yesterday and it turns out the person handling my files sent the wrong form and took Thurs and Fri off. I was able to send them the correct form yesterday morning but they sat on it till today.

On 7/11/16, H w...See More

Jul 12, 2016

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Insight I think we may actually have the same person because that's exactly what happened to me. When you get your package I hope you get all the direction included. Happy faceof >

I'm in the same position; submitted the first > batch of paperwork on Thursday and then heard > nothing. I called to follow up with HR > yesterday and it t...See More

Jul 15, 2016

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First Referral in five years!

by rcoach

Jul 6, 2016

I officially received my first referral after a patient and long wait. I am very excited but at the same time realize a referral is just throwing the fishing line out for them. Anyways, for me personally....one step closer!! Should I contact the principal of the school? Is that a norm or a no-no?

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HelpOthers It could happen at any time. Try to limit your e-mail
checking to 3 times per day for now. :)

On 7/12/16, rcoach wrote:
> So, tomorrow will be a week since I got a referral. Still
> have
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> heard anything else. Is it safe to say that an interview
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Jul 14, 2016

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rcoach Mary-Lorraine: Thank you for the suggestion!! (I'm sorry but did you say 33??) Ha :)

Jul 14, 2016

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Competency Ratings for Referral List

by Jordan

Jul 11, 2016

Hello, I'm looking for feedback on what affects competency ratings used to put you on referral lists. I have a principal that has expressed personal interest in hiring me, but stated that my competency rating wasn't high enough to get me on the referral list.

Is there anything that can be done to improve this? or ask for re-evaluation? My...See More

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DoDDS is a long shot, as you are finding out. I am assuming you are MS a/o HS *and* seeking only DoDDS (overseas) employment *and* that you do *not* have prior overseas living experiences, so... 1. Are you multi-certified? If not, get cracking on becoming so. Even if you are cert'd in (arguably) scarcer fields such as Math or SpEd, you still need a...See MoreDoDDS is a long shot, as you are finding out. I am assuming you are MS a/o HS *and* seeking only DoDDS (overseas) employment *and* that you do *not* have prior overseas living experiences, so... 1. Are you multi-certified? If not, get cracking on becoming so. Even if you are cert'd in (arguably) scarcer fields such as Math or SpEd, you still need as many additional certs as you can tolerate acquiring in order for your name to "bubble up" on any Principal's EAS search results, i.e. the more certs you have, the higher your name bubbles up *and* the more frequently it bubbles up. 2. Are you willing to go anywhere in DoDDS? If restricting your locations, then all I can say is, "good luck with that..." because Principals really don't want to "waste my time" (their words) hiring a teacher who sees DoDDS more as a foreign vAcation, versus the serious vOcation it must be, and then there's the fact that *all* CONUS-hired a/o converted DoDDS teachers *must* sign a worldwide mobility agreement agrteeing to go anywhere assigned. 3. Are you actively, i.e. EFFECTIVELY, going above and beyond at your present school in ways that are clearly visible to those who write your references? 4. Are you forging and nurturing connections, i.e. networking, your classroom/school with DoDDS' teachers/classrooms/schools? 5. As regards (eventual) interviews: Are you taking regular time to familiarize yourself with DoDDS C & I details? All and more are in DoDEA's VERY, VERY extensive website. And, are you familiarizing yourself with the overseas military family, its historical challenges for students, and especially its recognizable culture/core-values, e.g. via regular reading of its publications such as Stars and Stripes, Air Force/Army/Navy/MC Times, and so on down to local community/base newspapers and websites? On 7/11/16, Jordan wrote: > Hello, I'm looking for feedback on what affects > competency ratings used to put you on referral lists. I > have a principal that has expressed personal interest in > hiring me, but stated that my competency rating wasn't > high enough to get me on the referral list. > > Is there anything that can be done to improve this? or > ask for re-evaluation? My application has been in the > system for three years, and my "Qualification" status > hasn't updated since 2013.

Jul 14, 2016

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DoDDS & DDESS districts renaming & some moves

by reality sheriff

Jul 14, 2016

The updated DoDEA website pages are recently "steadying" into what appear to be near-finalized form. Of note are several district merges, especially in the DoDEA Americas Area, which now shows only 2 districts: AM- Southeast and AM-Mid-Atlantic (the latter now w/ DoDDS Cuba & DDESS PR). DoDDS Germany becomes EUR- East and includes bot...See More

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HelpOthers I think this is being done, so that they can more easily move and shift locations of offices in the future. If one area closes or becomes smaller than another, the main office for that district may be moved to a more populated area with no need for a name change.

On 7/14/16, reality sheriff wrote: > The updated DoDEA website pages are r...See More

Jul 14, 2016

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"Tentative"

by H

Jul 7, 2016

What needs to happen before a tentative offer becomes an official offer? How long does the process take and what exactly are they looking for before they can make an official offer?

At what point would it be safe to quit my current position. Nothing's happened yet, except my EAS becoming inactive after an interview, but with it already Ju...See More

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H Poisonous centipedes, huh? Fun. What makes the spiders so
scary (pardon my paranoia), how big are they, do they
jump?

What is PSCD? What is the school and admin like at Ikego?
How come you changed positions and school? I've been
researching housing and bases. We have three kids ages
4-9. How come you chose to like in Ikego?...See More

Jul 10, 2016

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HSSpedTeacher H, I sent you a message on email. Did you get it? Do you have the offer yet? You should know that HR in the Pacific is very slow. Short staffed and slow. Check with the school by email and let them know you haven't received anything yet. Good luck!

Jul 13, 2016

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