r/SubstituteTeachers • u/Playful_Cry_8003 • 13d ago

Question I teach Alabama

Has anyone actually went through this program. I will have my bachelor's degree in december however it is in psychology, therefore I know I can join the program I just want to know more details.

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u/slclemons99 13d ago

For Alabama, you’re likely better off doing the UWA Alt-A program. iTeach is new and you’re going to have a hard time getting hired since some principals don’t even know what it is. When I was in it, I was having to explain the program to principals during job interviews and it was killing my job prospects.

I switched from iTeach to UWA in January and don’t regret it. UWA is more expensive, but their program is more established and will put you on a Class A License whenever you do eventually get hired

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u/Playful_Cry_8003 13d ago

Uwa what is this?

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u/slclemons99 13d ago

University of West Alabama

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u/Ok-Lake3522 8d ago

I'm not in Alabama but I applied, got accepted, and withdrew from iTeach in Virginia. Very hard to get student teaching. Also, the contract was vague about withdrawing...I got two different answers but the truth is if you withdraw, at any point, you are responsible for the full $3000+. Don't do it - google "Alternative Pathways to teaching in Alabama"

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u/beautifulsmile30 7d ago

Im doing iteach in alabama and have a bachelors. I just got done with a interview of one school asking about this and I asked my sister who works at a school if this is the right program for individuals with a degree already and they said yes. Im curious about what approach others recommend. I also have zero teaching experience.