recruiters briefing
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Troops to Teachers
• Funded by the US Department of Defense• Nationwide• Program Purpose:
– Assist military personnel transition to second careers as teachers in K-12 public schools
– Recruit quality teachers for public schools– Help relieve teacher shortages, primarily in
high need subject areas
TROOPS TO TEACHERS
THE TEACHING PROFESSION
• Common language (see handout)• High need subject areas
– Math– Science– Special Education– Art/Drama/Music– English Language Learners
• School Cultures• Pay Scales
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACADEMIC SUBJECTS
• State drives requirements• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a
regionally accredited institution required • Three pillars
– Content: subject area contained in your degree– Pedagogy: completion of a teacher licensure
program– Testing: PRAXIS series or state specific exam
LICENSURE PROGRAMS FOR ACADEMIC SUBJECTS
• Degree with license– Undergraduate– Graduate
• Licensure only
• What is Career & Technical Education (CTE)?– State drives the requirements– Degree may be required along with relevant experience– Can use currently military skills towards licensure
• Examples: mechanics, generator operator, etc. – CTE provides career options for those not wanting to teach an
academic subject area– State information regarding CTE is available at
http://www.acteonline.org/stateprofiles/
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
CTE CAREER CLUSTERS
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Education & Training
Hospitality & Tourism, Culinary
ArtsManufacturing
Architecture & Construction Finance Human Services Marketing
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Government & Public Administration
Information Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Business Management & Administration
Health ScienceLaw, Public Safety,
Corrections & Security
Transportation, Distribution &
Logistics
• High school students involved in CTE are more engaged, perform better and graduate at higher rates.
• 81 percent of dropouts say relevant, real-world learning opportunities would have kept them in high school.
• More than 70 percent of secondary CTE concentrators pursued postsecondary education shortly after high school.
Why CTE for the nation?
CTE is a “natural”
• Career Technical Education (CTE) is helping our nation meet the very real and immediate challenges of economic development, student achievement and global competitiveness. Some 14 million students are enrolled in CTE—encompassing every state, with programs in nearly 1,300 public high schools and 1,700 two-year-colleges.
National Center for Education Statistics
Career and Technical Education At-a-Glance
CTE REGIONAL CONTACT
Michael Siegrist Ph.D.Mountain Pacific Troops to Teachers
CTE Placement Director1625 Ellis Street
Building 1218 Room 221Fort Carson, CO 80913Office: 800-438-6851
Cell: [email protected]
GAINING EXPERIENCE
• Volunteer– Junior Achievement
• Substitute teach– State drives requirements
• Para educator/Educational Assistants– Support classroom teachers– Degree not required
SERVICES OFFERED
• Information on licensure requirements • Links to employment opportunities• Assessment of academic qualifications• Reciprocity assistance• You will work directly with licensing and
placement counselors/advisors individually (following registration)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Counseling and referral services only– Any military member who has served honorably
• Financial assistance– Retired from service– Active duty within one year of retirement– Separated for a physical disability on or after 8 Jan 02 and register within three
years of separation– Serving in the Selected Reserve with at least 6 years of service and commit to
serving an additional 3 years– Served 4 years on active duty and transition into the Guard/Reserve for at least 3
years on or after 8 Jan 02 and register within three years of separation
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
• $5,000 stipend for tuition assistance– Must teach in a low-income school for three years– At least 30% of the students participating in the free or reduced lunch
program– Cannot be eligible to receive Post 9-11
• $5,000 bonus– Must teach in a low-income school for three years– At least 30% of students participating in the free or reduced lunch program
• $10,000 bonus – Must teach in a low-income school for three years– At least 50% of students participating in the free or reduced lunch program
• Maximum received cannot exceed $10,000
REGISTRATION PROCESS
• Online registration– http://
www.dantes.doded.mil/Programs/TTT_Registration.html
– Or www.proudtoserveagain (fourth link down)• Refer to handout for documents required
with registration
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mountain Pacific Troops to Teachers1625 Ellis Street
Building 1218, Room 221Fort Carson, CO 80913
[email protected] www.troopstoteachers.net
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