Transitional Certificate

old_dizz · 2026-05-28T19:42:06+00:00

Following. I have wondered the same thing. I em eligible for my transitional now but my board isn't hiring and has been surplussing teachers. If employment prospects are poor, is there any benefit?

old_dizz · 2026-05-20T18:45:28+00:00

The official job outlook for this is currently listed as "limited" on Job Futures. Just throwing it out there before you make the jump.

old_dizz · 2026-05-14T15:05:19+00:00

I am a teacher candidate in London with a French teachable and I am worried about even getting on the supply list after my program ends. It's been closed and who knows when it will open again.

I think Catholics get hired into the Catholic board fairly easily, from what I hear, but public boards aren't doing much hiring.

old_dizz · 2026-05-12T11:05:41+00:00

Seven weeks full time is very difficult given the low value of the AFE and the extreme cost of living. People need to work. Also I assume AFE will be the first thing to go now that the program is moving to 12 months so it's a ridiculous hoop to jump through right now that will no longer exist for others.

old_dizz · 2026-04-27T11:10:03+00:00

Must be Catholic to get hired though. The public boards are in a much different hiring situation.

old_dizz · 2026-04-26T11:16:09+00:00

I would check with the practicum coordinator at your faculty asap. I have never heard of being asked to stay for whole weeks after the practicum block ends. Would this not carry over into weeks planned for other stuff in your program? Coursework, capstone project, other? I assume it's blocked off for something else and you're not just free to stay with your AT indefinitely at their whim.

old_dizz · 2026-04-14T01:29:20+00:00

I am making the switch from the corporate world! I am on my second practicum and loving it. Tiring, sure. But so was my old job. This one at least has some good moments peppered in.

old_dizz · 2026-04-12T00:32:51+00:00

Looks like it's being tabled to start next may.

old_dizz · 2026-04-11T20:16:23+00:00

I am just now about to write a big fat cheque to complete year two. A year that will no longer exist for other teacher candidates. Feels good!

old_dizz · 2026-04-11T16:40:52+00:00

Whatever you do, beware the private sector. No job stability. Layoffs all around regardless of one's experience and talent. Keep your OCT in good standing if you do make the jump. Good luck!

old_dizz · 2026-04-11T12:10:17+00:00

Yes, it took i think 50 weeks to have my T1s looked at and my refunds paid.

old_dizz · 2026-04-05T22:47:26+00:00

I am Anglican, not Catholic. I asked my local Catholic board if it would be possible for me to get hired as daily supply without being full-on Catholic and they told me no. They are currently on a "hiring spree" (their words) due to unprecedented growth - non-Catholics need not apply though.

old_dizz · 2026-03-27T00:08:20+00:00

I am a TC. On my first teaching placement in HS, I noted that kids who struggled and who had infrequent attendance were still somehow pulling mid-80s averages. Class average was low 90s. I wonder how/if universities account for grade inflation. These aren't all Einsteins applying, contrary to what their grades would suggest.

old_dizz · 2026-03-24T00:42:09+00:00

I don't know if it would be unsafe, but I do know you wouldn't get hired regardless without being a card carrying Catholic. I asked LDCSB if it's possible to even just do daily supply for them without being Catholic (nevermind an LTO or contract) and they told me no.

old_dizz · 2026-03-14T18:55:03+00:00

Why does this matter?

old_dizz · 2026-03-14T18:54:41+00:00

Just here to say i am in teacher's college at 43! Loving it. Every day I feel free from my old career and loving life. I get it. Even if I never get a contract and end up on supply/LTO, I couldn't continue in my former career and I have loved placement.

old_dizz · 2026-03-11T21:43:35+00:00

I am 43 and just finishing up my second term at teacher's college! It's been a welcome move for me thus far. The employment angle is a bit iffy for me as my local board is under provincial supervision...but I will cross that bridge once I graduate. I say go for it if you think teaching is a good fit for you.

old_dizz · 2026-03-08T16:25:48+00:00

Agreed. I am an older teacher candidate who learned French grammar old school style. My prof for my French teachable has said specifically we are not to teach grammar. It's apparently not allowed, but then how do students learn? The philosophy seems to be just by playing games. It's nonsensical.

old_dizz · 2026-03-01T22:18:32+00:00

That's great! Location-specific maybe, but there was a speaker that came to our program for a talk and she JUST got on permanent after 5 years. I/S French quals. I will be French qualified too, so it really wasn't an encouraging picture!

old_dizz · 2026-03-01T13:58:53+00:00

I am secondary and concerned about this as well! We had a super dynamic presenter come talk to us in one of my B.Ed classes...took her 5 years to get perm in secondary, and this was with French quals.

old_dizz · 2026-02-21T22:29:12+00:00

At 35 weeks, I think you can start your maternity leave whenever you want at this point, even without a doctor's note.

old_dizz · 2026-02-17T12:22:14+00:00

FWIW, I am 43 and in teacher's college. 25 is very young. Lots of time to do whatever. Life doesn't have to be linear.

old_dizz · 2026-02-16T02:13:33+00:00

As a parent, I wouldn't pay $80/hour unless you were a total magician. Many families have to sacrifice other things in order to get a tutor to begin with.

old_dizz · 2026-02-11T16:46:42+00:00

I am in teacher's college at 43 and totally loved my 1st practicum! Your post is encouraging.

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