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Mar 1, 2017

I applied last year and was found qualified in many sped certifications. I am confident I have the required coursework, and also have state certification in these areas. Why would all of a sudden, after almost a year, these areas change from qualified to pending? Also, it has only happened at the elementary level, not middle or high school for thes...See More

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To Bob

by haha

Feb 28, 2017

Unfortunately the length of the thread does not matter. Sometimes you cannot respond to a thread with only one post. I also do not know what you mean by a bottom comment field on a thread. We only see one. A top one.

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Dodea Health Insurance

by Psych!

Feb 28, 2017

I've looked online, but haven't found specifics about the health insurance that dodea employees get through the FEHB program. What are people's thoughts about your health insurance, especially if you have kids? Are you happy with it? Are the premiums high? Coverage good? Any complaints? Thanks for your input.

P.S. Thanks to haha and teach...See More

happyteacher Also, what about sick leave/personal leave? Is it accrued the same way all government employees accrue it? I'm assuming no annual leave since we have summer off.

Feb 28, 2017

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haha We're pretty happy with the insurance (and we've had to make a lot of use of it unfortunately). Premiums for a family of 3 are around $300+ a month I think for the high coverage. In some locations the local hospitals etc will bill directly to the insurance and in others you have to pay upfront and get reimbursed (which is usually pretty quick). The...See More

Feb 28, 2017

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To Bob R/CA

by SpedTeacher

Feb 28, 2017

Where is the bottom one? I only see one...

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Bob R/CA The bottom one appears when there are more than three posts - I had it backwards, it's the BOTTOM ONE, that has an error. I'll try to get a look at that soon.

Feb 28, 2017

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haha Thanks. But what we are saying is that often you cannot respond even when you are the first one responding, so the top is pretty glitchy too.

Mar 1, 2017

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Does anyone know why I can't post comments?

by SpedTeacher

Feb 28, 2017

I can make a main post, but when I try to comment on someone else's post, my comments just disappear. I am logged in and registered. I've made comments before, but for the past two weeks it hasn't allowed me to. I know this is not limited to me, but is it due to my computer settings or something I'm missing? Thanks in advance!!

Bob R/CA Testing

Feb 28, 2017

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Bob R/CA Ah, on long comment threads, I think the top comment field has a hiccup - use the bottom, I'll take a look at that when I get a moment....

Feb 28, 2017

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2017-2018 applications

by silverwolf

Feb 28, 2017

Does anyone know when the 2017-2018 dodea applications will usually open up? Mine still says 2016-2017.

happyteacher you have to change it yourself on the application

Feb 28, 2017

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To haha

by Anne

Feb 28, 2017

I tried to set up an account so I could comment/respond to you in the thread but setting up the account is just taking too long this morning

So just thank you very much!! for taking the time to write a response about years of experience salary grade, I appreciate it!

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Credit for years experience

by Anne

Feb 27, 2017

Hi

I'm wondering if anyone might have some infornation or experience that might help me...

I have quite a few years of teaching and administrative experience in public education. (I'll omit that exact number....)

A year or two back I I was offered a DODD position, but I was told that I could only be credited with a cert...See More

haha DoDDS (the overseas portion of DoDEA) credits you with up to 10 years and gifts you a step so that you could start at step 11 on the salary scale. Also with DoDDS you would not be paying rent or utilities since that would be covered by your living quarters allowance (plus you would get a post allowance of 300 to 500 per month in addition to salary ...See More

Feb 28, 2017

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SOFA

by teach

Feb 27, 2017

Does the sofa agreement stop us or spouses from takikg university courses on the economy (assuming we find classes taught in english).

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happyteacher I know about the courses on base, but they are a lot more expensive than ones on the economy in certain areas, that is why I asked. My friend who is stationed overseas because her husband is military does not see any reason why the SOFA agreement would prevent it. She just hasn't looked into, as the last thing she wants to do during her three years...See More

Feb 27, 2017

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haha It might depend to some extent on your location. Germany for instance offers free college education in English in many schools/cities (although they are apparently going to star charging soon).

Feb 27, 2017

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by haha

Feb 25, 2017

True. And there are more than a few (and many of them are older than 70's).

Another benefit is that DoDDS schools qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness where your qualified student loans are paid off after 10 years of service.