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I know this is the DODEA Teachers chat but just curious about anyone's experience in being a Counselor (or similar positions) with Dodea and how that hiring process went? I am a certified educator, military spouse but currently enrolled in a School Counseling program and so excited to eventually make the switch over.
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Positive Vibes Thank you guys so much for your feedback!

intrepidtravelr- thank you for sharing your experience. I wasn't sure how the military life counselors were used honestly. When we weren't overseas, my daughter interacted more with her than the actual school counselor through deployment lunch group, weekly meetings with military kids, etc. She is...See More
Jun 14, 2018
Positive Vibes haha, That is good to know that they move around alot more. If I get into the DODEA system, my husband would possibly retire from the Army and follow me around for once so that's good to know.
Jun 14, 2018
Positive Vibes Gingerzin- thank you! The program requires (I believe) 500 hours internship and while it is online, we have to do two summers "on location." That is actually one of my fears because the base I am in only has two schools and not even sure they would allow me to come in to intern. We are also not allowed to work off the base, so I am unsure how that ...See More
Jun 14, 2018
haha It will vary wildly by location, principal, etc. but many will be open to it, especially as you are a military spouse. I know of a couple of people who have arranged student teaching or internships at DoDEA schools so it can be done. You do have to apply and jump through some hoops which can take some time so apply as early as you can.
Jun 14, 2018
HelpOthers You only need a practicum, not internship; however, to receive a state certificate from a state in the USA you will likely need to complete an internship. DoDEA attempts to follow the ASCA model, but due to several other duties, school counselors can find it difficult. As for SST and 504 chair, that depends on your school. Often these fall to the s...See More
Jun 14, 2018


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