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07 Oct 2003

“America’s school children need you.” Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States. 07 Oct 2003. Program Purpose. First Lady Laura Bush visits Naval Station, San Diego to encourage retiring military personnel to consider teaching as a second career and join Troops to Teachers. 07 Oct 2003.

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07 Oct 2003

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  1. “America’s school children need you.” Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States 07 Oct 2003

  2. Program Purpose First Lady Laura Bush visits Naval Station, San Diego to encourage retiring military personnel to consider teaching as a second career and join Troops to Teachers. 07 Oct 2003

  3. Program Purpose • Help recruit quality teachers for schools serving low-income families • Help relieve teacher shortages, primarily in Math, Science, & Special Ed • Assist military personnel in moving to second careers in K-12, public school teaching 07 Oct 2003

  4. Program Administration • Funded by the U.S. Department of Education • Administered by DOD through DANTES. 07 Oct 2003

  5. AK WA MT ND ME MN VT OR NH ID SD WI NY MA WY MI CA RI NV PA IA NE CT OH UT IN DE IL CO WV VA KS MO HI KY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA MS AL LA TX FL States with TTT Offices States with Support Agreements No TTT Offices, but accept TTT participants State TTT Offices 07 Oct 2003

  6. Referral-Placement Assistance • State TTT Offices offer placement assistance • Job referral process via the Internet • Post mini-resume (viewed by school districts) • Post TTT-related messages on TTT WebBoard • Contact experienced mentors for job-hunting & teaching tips • TTT Counseling services 07 Oct 2003

  7. Program Eligibility Eligibility for referral and placement assistance: • Separated from active duty after 30 Sep 90 • Had at least 6 years of service or • Are in Selected Reserve w/6+ years total service 07 Oct 2003

  8. Educational Requirements To teach Academic Subjects: BA-BS degree or higher from an accredited institution To Teach Vo-Tech Subjects: Equivalent of one year of college with six years of experience to apply for TTT 07 Oct 2003

  9. Financial Assistance • A stipend up to $5,000 to assist with teacher certification costs. Must teach in high-need district. • A $10,000 bonus for participants who teach in schools that are defined as high-need schools. • Both require 3-year teaching commitment. • Maximum received can not exceed $10,000. 07 Oct 2003

  10. Participation Agreement • Accept $5,000 Stipend? • Must commit to teach three years in a “high-need” school district.* • * A minimum of 20% of the student population receive free or reduced lunch. 07 Oct 2003

  11. Participation Agreement • Accept $10,000 Bonus? • Must commit to teach in a school serving student from low-income families** • ** Individual school in which a minimum of 50% of the student population receive free or reduced lunch. 07 Oct 2003

  12. Participation Agreement Other Requirements • Certain Selected reservist categories require a 3-year enlistment or extension. • Teacher certification must be obtained with 3 years. 07 Oct 2003

  13. Montgomery GI Bill Benefits • Receipt of a Troops-to-Teachers stipend or bonus will not affect benefits under chapter 30 or chapter 1606. • Check with your Veteran Affairs coordinator for details. 07 Oct 2003

  14. Financial Eligibility - Active Duty Bonus & Stipend Eligible • AD-1. Retired Active Duty. • AD-2. Active duty member with approved date of retirement with one year or less remaining before retirement. 07 Oct 2003

  15. Financial Eligibility - Active Duty Bonus & Stipend Eligible • AD-3. Separated for physical disability on or after 8 Jan 02. Must apply within 4 years after separation. 07 Oct 2003

  16. Financial Eligibility - Reserve Components Bonus & Stipend Eligible • RC-1. Retired from the Reserve. • RC-2. Currently serving in the Selected Reserve with more than 10 years or years of creditable service towards retirement and commit to serving an additional 3 years, or until eligible for retirement. 07 Oct 2003

  17. Financial Eligibility - Reserve Components • Bonus & Stipend Eligible • RC-3. Separated from the Selected Reserve due to a physical disability on or after 8 Jan 02. Must apply within 4 years after separation. • RC-4. Individuals transitioning from active duty on or after 8 Jan 02, and have served 6 years on active duty immediately before separation, and commit to 3 years with Selected Reserve unit. Must apply within 4 years after separation. 07 Oct 2003

  18. Contact Information Address: DANTES Troops to Teachers 6490 Saufley Field Road Pensacola, Fl 32509-5243 Phones: DSN 922-1234 or (800) 231-6242 or (850) 452-1234 E-Mail: ttt@voled.doded.mil Home Page: http://proudtoserveagain.com 07 Oct 2003

  19. Proud To Serve Again Make a Difference - Be A Teacher! 07 Oct 2003

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