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Hello all, I just got an email from my VP that Dodea has requested a recommendation letter (reference check). My qualifications are still pending. I guess, I'm wondering if this has happened to anyone and what was the outcome. I'm hoping this is a good sign.
haha Tough to say. When did you complete your application and submit reference requests to your referees? Some people reported that their references were re-contacted for reference requests when they renewed their EAS this year.

If it's not part of any of that it could be a good sign, but it would be a little odd that references are being check...See More
Feb 25, 2019
MajorSpED I applied in Jan. I would be considered a local hire, my spouse is a federal employee. We just arrived on station.

If I'm understanding you correctly referances are checked up front, so no big deal about my referances being contacted? I figure with the excess placement I won't get picked up as a full time teacher so planning to sub.
Feb 25, 2019
haha That makes a little more sense.

When you submit your initial EAS application, you designate your professional referees and DoDEA sends out the online evaluation form. That would be routine.

If the timing for you/your EAS makes it seem like this is not part of that routine process then it could be significant. The fact that you ar...See More
Feb 25, 2019
happyteacher awesome, great news indeed! Your position would likely be NTE as said above but a great way to get foot in the door. Many NTE candidates that get let go at the end of the year end up getting hired back at a later date when stafffing changes. Where are you located?
Feb 25, 2019
MajorSpED Thank you for the information, I'm in the KMC area
Mar 5, 2019


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