Should I Stay or Should I go?!

As long as you need it! There's no time limit. You can come back to the course videos and lessons at any time after the course ends. If I ever decide to move or remove the content, I will give you a heads up so you can save anything you like for the future.

The course will run from September 24, 2024 to April 8, 2025.

Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Eastern. There will be ~4 weeks when the group doesn't meet due to the election, holidays, and Laura's vacation.

No, we don't cover resumes but I can refer you to helpful resources. The teachers in the course range from those who are trying to decide whether to quit teaching to those who know they want to leave but don't know what's next. Because teachers are at these various points in their career exploration journey, we focus on figuring out what's right for you and where you're headed next, not on the tactical job application strategies like how to create a solid resume or write a strong cover letter. These steps come later in your process, when you know what you want and you're ready to apply for jobs. For more information about why we don't cover resumes, read my blog post Leave your resume alone...until you know what you want after teaching. https://www.lauralitwiller.com/post/leave-your-resume-alone-until-you-know-what-you-want

Teachers in the course come from across the country, teach a variety of grades and subjects, and are at different points in their teaching career. Some have taught their entire career and others have experienced different types of work. What all the teachers have in common is a desire to find or create a career that's a better fit for who they are, what they have to offer, and what they want for their life.

You will get much more out of the course if you come to the weekly Zoom calls. So much of the course's value comes from the conversations and relationships you have with Laura and the other teachers in your cohort. However, there is also value in the course content, and it is structured in a way that walks you through the process of career exploration step by step. If you are disciplined enough to work through the videos and lessons on your own, you will still get plenty of value from the course.

No, it's not a self-paced course. Meaning, I don't give you all the course content at once and expect you to complete it on your own. Because the truth is that people who take self-paced courses rarely finish them. Teachers at a Crossroads offers you structure and accountability so that you're motivated to consistently show up and do the work. I release a new course module to you and your cohort every 1-3 weeks and we meet weekly to discuss the lessons that you're currently working on. This pace gives you time to do the work but also keeps you going at a steady clip so you don't lose momentum.

It might be! Teachers at a Crossroads is designed with K-12 classroom teachers in mind. However, many of the frameworks and tools I use are relevant to a wide range of careers. One thing you'll want to keep in mind is that most of your cohort will be K-12 teachers, so the discussions in the weekly group calls will center around this particular experience. That said, career exploration is a personal journey that is unique to each individual. 10 classroom teachers will approach their career in 10 different ways, and you might relate to the journeys of other people in your cohort even if your work isn't exactly the same. The best way to find out if this course is for you is to chat with Laura. She can learn more about what you're hoping to accomplish and give you a better sense of whether you'll get what you need from the course. Schedule a quick chat with Laura here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/bookings/new?package_id=72578

Yes, I do! I offer 1:1 coaching to a range of professionals. Send me a message to tell me more about your current work and what you're hoping to achieve through coaching.

It depends. I am primarily a career clarity coach, which means I specialize in working with people who want help figuring out where to head with their career. Having this clarity makes the job search SO much easier and more effective. For existing clients who have worked with me on clarifying what they want for their work, I happily support them on their resumes, cover letters, interviews, networking, and any other part of their job search. I don't see myself as a job search coach, resume writer, LinkedIn specialist, messaging expert, etc... If this is what you're looking for, I can try to point you in the right direction.