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Academic Support of JROTC Instructors and their Cadets Harold Tucker Army Program Director RTG & Associates (501) 859-6113 [email protected] • College Degree and/or Certificates • Continuing Education • JROTC Licensure Support (FL, KY, MO, NC, PA, VA & Others) • • • • Elective Credits Pay Raise Utilization of Benefits Minimal impact • 15 credits for distance learning courses (5) • 8 credits for JSOCC and In-Service Training • 11 additional credits for other JROTC Directorate or optional training Contemporary American Education Educational Psychology Secondary/Instructional Methods Classroom Management Learning and the Brain Educational Leadership Development (Basic JSOCC) Relationships in Learning (Advanced JSOCC) Emotional Intelligence Thinking Maps Personal Responsibility Current Perspectives in Education Incorporating Change in Education NEW! 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 1 or 2 credits Contains twenty-four undergraduate credits Utilizes four JROTC related Distance Learning courses Requires three Practicum credits (student Teach) Supported by VA for Certificate and then Associate or Bachelor degree – TEEL 202 Foundations of Education – TEEL 302 Educating Exceptional Students – TECS 290 Intro to Instructional Technology – PSY 670 Workshop in Psychology II: Ed Psychology – TEEL 672 Readings in Ed II: Classroom Management – TEEL 674 Institute in Ed II: Secondary Methods – TEEL 675 Seminar in Ed I: Learning and the Brain – TEEL 679 JROTC Practicum (3 -1 credit courses) (Allows for transcripted student teaching experience in your JROTC classroom! Contains twenty-one graduate credits Utilizes four JROTC related Distance Learning courses Requires three Practicum credits (Student Teach) Supported by VA for Certificate and then masters degree – AEP 885 Educational Leadership – AEP 821 Ed Psychology – AEP 822 Classroom Management – AEP 823 Secondary Methods – AEP 824 Learning and the Brain – TESS 805 Working with Diverse and Exceptional Learners – TESS 808 Practicum (3-1 credit courses)** (Allows for transcripted student teaching experience in your JROTC Classroom) All Graduate Instructor Prep Certificate courses plus: • AEP 803 Educational Research • AEP 859 Curriculum Planning and Evaluation • AEP 800 Intro to Utilization of Technology in Classroom • AEP 880 Cultural Diversity • AEP 825 Thinking Maps NOTE: MSE includes Comprehensive Exam • 25% of an Associate’s Degree • 20% of a Bachelor’s Degree • 42% of a Master of Science in Education (MSE) (Fort Hays State University) • 60% of an MLS Degree in ‘Teaching and Learning’ (Fort Hays State University) -Continuing Education Credits(CEUs) for License Renewal - ED 289 or ED 589 One or two credits for JSOCC/or ReCert - $140 per credit for graduate or undergraduate credits (not approved for VA Funding) - AGS in‘Education Management’and ‘Teaching & Learning’ - BGS in‘Teaching & Learning, Educational Management, General Business, Historical, Justice or Social Studies' and 5 other concentrations - Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) in‘Teaching and Learning’ - Master of Science in Education (MSE) - JROTC Instructor Prep -Undergrad and Graduate- Certificate - $179 per undergraduate or $242 per graduate credit - BA/BS in Educational, Historical, Health Education and other studies - $207 per undergraduate credit - Graduate Certificate in Veterans’ Services - $390 per graduate credit - NO FEES for Veterans - AAS Liberal Studies - BS Liberal Studies - MA Liberal Studies - $355 per undergraduate credit - $490 per graduate credit Troops to Teachers • Program has drastically changed effective 2 January 2013. • Must have applied/enrolled before first day of class or signing contract to teach. • Register yourself NOW at www.proudtoserveagain.com • Submit all required documents. • Then call the TTT National Office and ask for Brenda Stout and ONLY Brenda Stout! • EVERYONE should still apply! • Call the National - not State - Troops to Teachers Office 1 – 800 – 231 - 6242 Troops to Teachers Montgomery and Post 911 GI Bill MGIB Chapter 30 • Expires 10 Years after retirement • 36 months of benefits (approx. $50K+) • MGIB Chap 30 may be best for JROTC Instructor – COMPARE Your Options Post 911 Chapter 33 • Expires 15 Years after retirement • BAH for DL Learners enrolled >51% • Read fine print!! Call – VA Rep to determine benefits: 1– 888 – 442 - 4551 If former Active Duty and retired after 11 December 2001 you HAVE benefits!!!! VA School Certifying Handbook pg 22 5/2011 Vocational Rehabilitation Chapter 31 • Normally expires 12 Years after retirement or after first rating • 36 months of benefits • Pays books and stipend • Strong success at Associate and Bachelor level with some Master’s degrees funded • Normally 20% or higher disability rating but some 10% have had success obtaining funding • APPLY! • Degree completion - Associates, Bachelors, or Masters • 33 graduate or undergraduate credits available from JROTC required seminars/on-line educational experiences • Total VA educational benefit opportunities • Facilitate transcript evaluations • Personal comprehensive education plan • Choice of military friendly, regionally accredited colleges and universities All at NO fee to the JROTC Program or Instructor http://www.adams.edu/extended_studies/undergrad/rtg/rtg.php American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today Citizenship (HGP – 179) Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness Community Service Learning, ‘An American Ethic’ Personal Financial Management Character Education College Options American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership Military Historical Staff Ride Basic Leadership Experiences (Jr Yr) (LET 3) American Defense Policies and Leadership (Sr Yr) (LET 4) Cultural Understanding of Leadership Development through Global Studies American Leader Research Development Project * Has 12-15 hr Community Service Learning Education Project 3 credits 3 credits* 2 credits 2 credits * 2 credits * 2 credits * 1 or 3 credit (s) 3 credits * 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 2 or 3 credits 1 credit FRESHMAN YEAR • LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 crs. SOPHOMORE YEAR • LEAD 138 Community Service-Learning • LEAD 122 NEFE HSFPP (PFM) or Lead 124 Character Education – 2 crs. – 2 crs. JUNIOR YEAR • LEAD 136 Basic Leadership Experience • HGP 179 Citizenship – 3 crs. – 3 crs. SENIOR YEAR • LEAD 128 American Defense Policies • LEAD 134 Military History Staff Ride – 3 crs. – 3 crs. Team with History Dept at Your High School • HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs. CADET After completing a semester or year in JROTC, registers and pays Adam State University (ASU) • Registration quick and easy with ASU • ASU always open • Successful former cadets always eligible for enrollment INSTRUCTOR Emails student grade report to ASU professor of record • On RTG Form • All students on one grade report • Instructor signed and dated PROFESSOR Reviews grade report and submits grades for college credit Adam State University • Free transcript provided automatically • Additional transcripts available upon request Grants – Contact LTC Stan Brown Dade County Schools, FL for samples – ‘How To’ info Possible Title 1 Funds at your school - Call SSG Tony McBride in Blythe CA for process Business Leaders Support Military Staff Rides Grants – Contact LTC Justin Blum – Marlboro County Schools, SC for samples – ‘How To’ info Banks/Credit Unions Support NEFE Courses Alumni Networks Churches Sponsor Character Ed Courses Civic Leaders Sponsor Citizenship Courses School Award Ceremonies • • • • • • Elevates academic recognition Provides more competitive college admission status – opens possible partnership programs with local area community colleges Enhances student resume Lowers tuition costs Accelerates College Education and stimulates commitment Provides program recruitment tool [Passed 6,000 course registrations Fall 2012] [email protected] 501-859-6113 1. Be aware of TTT changes but should apply for Troops to Teachers (TTT) funding and VA Funds 2. JROTC ‘Instructor Prep’ Certificate at Undergrad and Graduate levels 3. Master of Science in Education (MSE) Degree 4. New courses with College Credits for Cadets (CCC) program www.leadershipcredit.info Harold Tucker Army Program Director [email protected] 501-859-6113 Ken Denman USAF/NAVY/MARINE Director [email protected] 719-581-9496 www.leadershipcredit.info Jim Rice Special Youth Leadership Programs [email protected] Tel: 757-880-3308 Bob Greene President/Owner [email protected] Tel: 303-840-3063 Boys and Girls State Educational Opportunities American History Educational Opportunities For ALL Students And Cadets