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IACROA WORKSHOP

Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. IACROA WORKSHOP. October 27 – 29, 2004. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. United States Dept of Veterans Affairs and the Illinois State Approving Agency.

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IACROA WORKSHOP

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  1. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs IACROA WORKSHOP October 27 – 29, 2004

  2. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs United States Dept of Veterans Affairsand theIllinois State Approving Agency Federal Veterans’ Educational Benefits The Role and Responsibilities of the State Approving Agency

  3. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Presented byMs. Joan RyanAdministratorIllinois State Approving AgencyIllinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

  4. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Education Partners • Certifying Officials • United States Department of Veterans Affairs • State Approving Agency

  5. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs SAA Responsibilities • Approve education and training programs • Inspect and supervise • Monitor program compliance • Collect information

  6. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs SAA Core Functions • Program Approval • Initial approval • Revised approval • Visits to Facilities • Supervisory Visits • Inspection Visits • Other Visits

  7. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs SAA Core Functions (cont’d.) • Technical Assistance • Questions • Complaints • Outreach Activities • Workshops • Tap Briefings • Liaison Visits • DVA Central Office or Regional Office • Certifying Officials Workshops

  8. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs SAA Programs Approved • College and Non-College Degree • Vocational Flight Training • Correspondence • Apprenticeship • On-the-Job Training • Licensure and Certification Tests • Entrepreneurship Courses

  9. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Approval Criteria: Accredited IHL/NCD • Period of Operation • Educational, Professional or Vocational Objective • Advertising, Sales and Enrollment Practices • Progress Standards • Credit for Previous Training • Attendance Policy • Conduct Policy • Programs Precluded

  10. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Approval Criteria: Accredited IHL/NCD (cont’d.) • Enrollment Limitations • Programs at Branch or Extension Locations • Cooperative Training • Independent Study • Practical Training

  11. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Courses Requiring Specific Approval • Remedial/Deficiency • Refresher • Independent Study • Internships/Practical Training • Cooperative Training

  12. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Distance Education • Includes Internet and TV Courses • SAA Approves as Independent Study • SAA Needs to Know Specifically Different Types of Course Offered via Distance Ed • Distance Education Approval Application • Complete Programs Only

  13. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Precluded Programs • Bartending and Personality Development • Avocational and Recreational • Programs Delivered via Radio

  14. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Continued Approval • Schools must submit catalogs, school calendars and other publications containing descriptions of programs and courses or both as soon as they are published • Annual Supervisory Visits • Other visits as required

  15. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Other Programs of Interest • Licensing and Certification Tests • Troops to Teachers • Entrepreneurship Courses

  16. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Licensing and Certification Tests • Payable under Chapters 30, 32 and 35 • Licensing – test offered by state, local or federal agency required by law for occupation • Certification – test to provide affirmation of qualifications in occupation; not required • Maximum payment - $2000 per test; no limit to number of tests, not to exceed entitlement • www.gibill.va.gov - for info on approved tests and procedures for reimbursement

  17. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Troops to Teachers • Illinois one of 26 states with a “Troops to Teachers” program • Over 150 participants placed in Illinois • Primary function of the program is referral and placement service • Offer advice, guidance and direction for obtaining necessary certification or special assignment certification to teach in Illinois

  18. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Troops to Teachers • Point of Contact Information • Dr. Gregory Davenport, Principal Consultant c/o Illinois State Board of Education Chicago, Illinois Toll Free: 1-800-845-8749 • http://www.isbe.net/teachers/TTT/ttt.htm

  19. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Entrepreneurship Courses • PL Law 108-183 passed Dec. 16, 2003 • Courses taught by either Small Business Development Centers or The Veteran Corporation • Available to CH 30, 32, 1606 Students

  20. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Transfer of Entitlement • Allows for the transfer of entitlement to one or more servicemember’s dependents • Veteran must meet following stipulations • (1) completed six years of service, • (2) either have a critical skill or military specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense for transferability, and • (3) enter into an agreement to serve at least 4 more years

  21. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs References and Contact Information • World-Wide Web • www.vba.va.gov • www.state.il.us./agency/dva/fedben.htm • Email • s-jlr@dva.state.il.us • stlrpo@vba.va.gov • Both veterans and certifying officials can use the above; however, certifying officials can receive a response within 24 hours by placing “Certifying Official Problem” in the subject area of the email message.

  22. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs References and Contact Information (cont’d.) • Telephone • Veterans and Certifying Officials can call 1-888-442-4551 • Illinois State Approving Agency Administrator, Joan Ryan (217) 782-7838 • USDVA – Illinois Educational Liaison Representative Avis McFarlind (314) 552-9876 (Certifying Officials Only)

  23. Illinois State Approving Agency Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Questions

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