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RTG & Associates

Academic Support of ARMY JROTC Instructors and their Cadets. RTG & Associates. Harold Tucker Army Program Director (501) 859-6113 harold.tucker@gmail.com. JROTC INSTRUCTOR UNIVERSITY CREDITS. JROTC OPPORTUNITIES 15 credits for distance learning courses (5)

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RTG & Associates

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  1. Academic Support of ARMY JROTC Instructors and their Cadets RTG & Associates Harold Tucker Army Program Director (501) 859-6113 harold.tucker@gmail.com

  2. JROTC INSTRUCTOR UNIVERSITY CREDITS • JROTC OPPORTUNITIES • 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 • YOUR NEEDS • 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

  3. University Courses for Instructors Contemporary American Education 3 credits Educational Psychology 3 credits Secondary/Instructional Methods 3 credits Classroom Management 3 credits Learning and the Brain 3 credits Educational Leadership Development (Basic JSOCC) 3 credits Relationships in Learning (Advanced JSOCC) 3 credits Emotional Intelligence 3 credits Thinking Maps 3 credits Personal Responsibility 3 credits Current Perspectives in Education 3 credits Incorporating Change in Education NEW! 1 or 2 credits

  4. JROTC “INSTRUCTOR Prep” Certificate • Undergraduate Certificate • 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

  5. JROTC “INSTRUCTOR Prep” Certificate • Undergraduate Certificate • 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!

  6. JROTC “INSTRUCTOR Prep” Certificate • Graduate Certificate • 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

  7. JROTC “INSTRUCTOR Prep” Certificate • Graduate Certificate • 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)

  8. JROTC “INSTRUCTOR Prep” Certificate Leads to - • Master of Science in Education – 36 credits • 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 825Thinking Maps • NOTE: MSE includes Comprehensive Exam

  9. JROTC INSTRUCTOR DEGREE PROGRAMS • 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) Your Instructor Credits Can Earn You . . .

  10. JROTC INSTRUCTOR DEGREE PROGRAMS • Continuing Education Credits(CEUs) for License Renewal • ED 289 or ED 589 One or two credits for JSOCC/or ReCert • $140 per credit forgraduate or undergraduate credits • (not approved for VA Funding) • - AGSin‘Education Management’and ‘Teaching & Learning’ • BGSin‘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

  11. JROTC INSTRUCTOR DEGREE PROGRAMS (cont.) • 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

  12. 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 callthe TTT National Office and ask for Brenda Stout andONLY Brenda Stout! • EVERYONE should still apply! • Call theNational - not State - Troops to Teachers Office 1 – 800 – 231 - 6242

  13. Troops to Teachers

  14. 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

  15. 911 FUNDING OPTIONS If former Active Duty and retired after 11 December 2001 you HAVE benefits!!!! VA School Certifying Handbook pg 22 5/2011

  16. 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!

  17. Personalized Assistance RTG & Associates • 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 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES All at NO fee to the JROTC Program or Instructor

  18. COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS VIA • 13 Courses / 33 Credits for Army Cadets • Regionally Accredited • Four-Year State University • $60/$80 Credit • 22 Credits accepted into AA/AS • or follow-on Bachelor’s opportunities

  19. COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETSat AdamsState University http://www.adams.edu/extended_studies/undergrad/rtg/rtg.php

  20. COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS COURSES American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today 3 credits Citizenship (HGP – 179) 3 credits* Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness 2 credits Community Service Learning, ‘An American Ethic’ 2 credits * Personal Financial Management 2 credits * Character Education 2 credits * College Options 1 or 3 credit (s) American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership 3 credits * Military Historical Staff Ride 3 credits Basic Leadership Experiences (JrYr) (LET 3) 3 credits American Defense Policies and Leadership (Sr Yr) (LET 4) 3 credits Cultural Understanding of Leadership Development through 2 or 3 credits Global Studies American Leader Research Development Project 1 credit * Has 12-15 hr Community Service Learning Education Project

  21. COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETSSAMPLE MAP

  22. 1 2 3 EASY AS . . .Go to: http://www.leadershipcredit.info • PROFESSOR • Reviews grade report and submits grades for college credit • Adam State University • Free transcript provided automatically • Additional transcripts available upon request • INSTRUCTOR • Emails student grade report to ASU professor of record • On RTG Form • All students on one grade report • Instructor signed • and dated • 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

  23. ASU-RTG Grade Roster

  24. LEADERSHIP CREDITS FOR CADETS SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS Grants – Contact LTC Justin Blum – Marlboro County Schools, SC for samples – ‘How To’ info Grants – Contact LTC Stan Brown Dade County Schools, FL for samples – ‘How To’ info Banks/Credit Unions Support NEFE Courses Possible Title 1 Funds at your school - Call SSG Tony McBride in Blythe CA for process Churches Sponsor Character Ed Courses Alumni Networks Business Leaders Support Military Staff Rides Civic Leaders Sponsor Citizenship Courses School Award Ceremonies

  25. COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS PROGRAM BENEFITS • 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]

  26. DON’T FORGET YOUR CADETS! START THEM ON THEIR MARCH TO A COLLEGE EDUCATION Harold.tucker@gmail.com 501-859-6113

  27. JROTC INSTRUCTOR Workshop ‘Take-aways’ • Be aware of TTT changes but should apply for Troops to Teachers (TTT) funding and VA Funds • JROTC ‘Instructor Prep’ Certificate at Undergrad and Graduate levels • Master of Science in Education (MSE) Degree • Newcourses with College Credits for Cadets (CCC) program

  28. More Info www.leadershipcredit.info

  29. CONTACT US Harold Tucker Army Program Director harold.tucker@gmail.com 501-859-6113 Ken Denman USAF/NAVY/MARINE Director kenneth.denman@gmail.com 719-581-9496 www.leadershipcredit.info Jim Rice Special Youth Leadership Programs jimricevt@gmail.com Tel: 757-880-3308 Bob Greene President/Owner bobgreene2007@gmail.com Tel: 303-840-3063

  30. Boys and Girls State Educational Opportunities

  31. American History Educational Opportunities For ALL Students And Cadets

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