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Hi all,

I'm writing this for my not-so-tech-savvy father. He has actually been a teacher for 30 years in a religious-school setting. Obviously, he's not certified, but he has lots of experience. The school where he teaches is making noises about letting him go. He recently found out about Old Dominion's Career Switcher program, so I am wondering about whether or not it would adequately prepare him for teaching in a setting that is completely different from what he is used to. Also, he would want to stay where he lives, the Hampton Roads area. Does anyone know what the employment situation looks like for teachers in that area, and for new teachers in particular? Thanks for your input.
sem Your Dad would most likely find more opportunity in the field of Special Education. Coming from his kind of background if he has a feeling for reaching out to kids in the academic arena Special Education programs have lots of opportunity.

On 4/15/10, Jay wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm writing this for my not-so-tech-savvy father. He ha...See More
Apr 16, 2010
Jay Thanks for the response! Yes, he is definitely a compassionate person. He has worked with upper elementary kids throughout his career. Just to clarify though: are you saying that most of the hiring in the Hampton Roads school systems is being done in Special Education? Thanks again.

On 4/16/10, sem wrote: > Your Dad would most likely fi...See More
Apr 16, 2010
Jim As a (very - this is my first year teaching) new Career Switcher myself, I can say rather confidently that very few districts are hiring anybody. Special Education seems to have a higher burnout rate than regular ed teaching (this is anecdotal, but not off the cuff, as my wife has taught for almost a decade), and is more likely to have any position...See More
Apr 17, 2010


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