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: 719-244-2246msiegrist@troopstoteachers.net

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

1-800-438-6851info@troopstoteachers.net www.troopstoteachers.net

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