briefing to jrotc instructors by harold tucker rtg & associates (501) 859-6113...
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Academic Support of
ARMY JROTC
Instructors and
Their Cadets
Briefing to
JROTC Instructorsby
Harold Tucker
RTG & Associates
(501) 859-6113
Agenda
Funding Options and Changes Updated Website Instructor Support – MSE, BGS & Certificates Grad school application changes New Courses – FHSU “Good Teacher – Ethical
Choices and Decisions”, New Partnerships College Credits for Cadets (CCC) Program Alternative Funding Opportunities – Adams
State University Foundation Boys and Girls State College Credit
Opportunities2
Montgomery and Post 911 GI BillMGIB Chapter 30 •Expires 10 Years after retirement
•36 months of benefits (approx. $59K+)
•MGIB Chap 30 may be best for JROTC Instructor – COMPARE Your Options
Post 9-11 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
NOTE: Can pay for National TEST, e.g. SAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, PCAT, ECE (Excelsior College Exams) etc. [per 2015 VA Certifying Official Handbook]
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911 FUNDING OPTIONS
If former Active Duty and retired after 11 December 2001 you HAVE benefits!!!!VA School Certifying Handbook page 28, 2015 edition
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Vocational Rehabilitation Chapter 31
• Normally expires 12 Years after retirement or after first rating– “The basic period of eligibility ends 12 years from the date of notification of
one of the following:• Date of separation from active military service, or• Date the veteran was first notified by VA of a service-connected disability
rating.” (http://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/eligibility_and_entitlement.asp)
• 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! 5
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.• If you still have Post 911 GI Bill don’t expect to receive TTT
funds. • Register yourself NOW at www.proudtoserveagain.com• Submit all required documents• Then Call the TTT National Office and ask for Sandy Thompson!
and ONLY Sandy Thompson (Brenda retired)!• Call the National - not State - Troops to Teachers Office
1 – 800 – 231 - 62426
Updated Website:www.leadershipcredit.info
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JROTC “INSTRUCTOR Prep” Certificate - GRAD Leads
to -Master of Science in Education – 36 credits
– AEP 821 Ed Psychology (JROTC) **– AEP 822 Classroom Management (JROTC)**– AEP 823 Secondary Methods (JROTC)**– AEP 824 Learning and the Brain (JROTC)**– AEP 825 Thinking Maps (JROTC)– AEP 826 Good Teacher – Ethical Choices and Decisions (JROTC)**
- AEP 800 Intro to Utilization of Tech in Classroom- AEP 803 Educational Research- AEP 855 Educational Leadership **- AEP 859 Curriculum Planning and Evaluation- AEP 880 Cultural Diversity- ALTC 805 Working with Diverse and Exceptional Learners **- ALTC 808 Practicum (3 - one credit courses) OPTIONAL(Allows for documented student teaching experience in your JROTC Classroom)
NOTE: MSE includes Comprehensive Exam**Credits toward “Instructor Prep Certificate – Graduate”
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JROTC “Instructor Prep” Certificate – Undergraduate
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TEEL 202 Foundations of Education 3 creditsTESP 302 Educating Exceptional Students 3 creditsTECS 290 Intro to Instructional Technology 3 creditsPSY 670 Workshop in Psychology II: Ed Psy** 3 credits TEEL 672 Readings in Ed II: Classroom Mgmt** 3 creditsTEEL 674 Institute in Ed II: Secondary Methods** 3 creditsTEEL 675 Seminar in Ed I: Learning and the Brain** 3 creditsTEEL 679 JROTC Practicum - Student Teaching 1 creditTEEL 679 JROTC Practicum - Student Teaching 1 creditTEEL 679 JROTC Practicum - Student Teaching 1 credit
24 Credits Leads to Bachelor of General Studies – BGS - with
Teaching and Learning concentration
** JROTC related DL Courses
State of Kansas and Fort Hays State University –
• Implemented Mandatory Criminal Background Check
• Waived if you have a school background check less than four years old.
• Otherwise go here to complete background check:
http://www.fhsu.edu/cert/background-check/
MSE/MLS ApplicationChange
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• Fort Hays State University - “Good Teacher” – AEP 826 – Graduate 3 credits APPROVED; undergrad - pending approval
• Adams State University:
• Grad courses via AAZINAAGO Consulting partnership –
• EDU 589 Learning Technology Through Content
• EDU 589 Learning Technology Integration in/for the ESL Framework
http://www.leadershipcredit.info/aazinaago/
• Grad and Undergrad courses via Conover ‘U’ Program partnership:
• Anger Management
• Transition Assessment
http://www.leadershipcredit.info/conover-certificates/
New Courses
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VIA
15 Courses / 33 Credits for students Regionally Accredited (the Standard!) Four-Year State University $60 Credit 22 Credits guaranteed towards an AA/AS or follow-on Bachelor’s opportunities
COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS
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Citizenship 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 * American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership 3 credits * Basic Leadership Experiences 3 credits American Defense Policies and Leadership 3 credits Cultural Understanding of Leadership Development through 1, 2 or 3
credits Global Studies (New to Army JROTC curriculum) American Leader Research Development Project 1 credit Military Historical Staff Ride 3 credits Introduction to Space Exploration (USAF) 3 credits Fundamentals of Aviation, A Pilot’s Perspective (USAF) 3 credits American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today 3 credits College Options 1 or 3 credits * Has possible 10+ hr Community Service Learning Education Project
COURSES
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COLLEGE CREDITS for JROTC Leadership Academy Students
How did we do it? (No changes required to existing JROTC Leadership Curriculum!) Local JROTC instructor(s), can change course alignment /selection
as they deem it appropriate to coverage of the required curriculum!
Constructed Leadership Credit Map
Built ASU Course
Descriptions
Mapped Your Local Programs
Course descriptions are available at Program Website:www.leadershipcredit.info/jrotc-leadership-credits
COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETSOption One (General Student – normal
progression)
• LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 crs.• LEAD 124 Character Education – 2 crs.
FRESHMAN YEAR
• LEAD 138 Community Service-Learning – 2 crs.
• LEAD 122 NEFE HSFPP (PFM) – 2 crs.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
• LEAD 136 Basic Leadership Experience – 3 crs.• LEAD 132 Cultural and Global Studies – 3 crs.
JUNIOR YEAR
• LEAD 128 American Defense Policies – 3 crs.• HGP 179 Citizenship – 3 crs.
SENIOR YEAR
• HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs.
Team with History Dept at Your High School
COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS Option Two (Cadets applying for Service based 4 yr scholarships)
• LEAD 122 Personal Financial Management – 2 crs.• LEAD 124 Character Education – 2
crs.• LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 crs.• LEAD 138 Service Learning - An American Ethic – 2
crs.
JUNIOR YEAR – (Spring Semester)
• LEAD 128 American Defense Policies – 3 crs.• LEAD 136 Basic Leadership Experience – 3 crs.• LEAD 132 Cultural and Global Studies – 3 crs.• HGP 179 Citizenship – 3 crs.
SENIOR YEAR – (Summer Semester- if non-winner)
• HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs.
History Department - (Summer – after Graduation)
COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETSOption Three (Cadets leaving JROTC after Sophomore
year)
• LEAD 122 Personal Financial Management – 2 crs.• LEAD 124 Character Education – 2 crs.• LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 crs.
Sophomore YEAR – (Spring Semester)
• ID 179 College Options – 1 crs.• LEAD 138 Service Learning - An American Ethic – 2 crs.
Sophomore YEAR – (Summer Break)
• HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs.
History Department - (Summer prior to Senior Year)
How is it accomplished?....
• Completes semester(s)• Receives Instr. Approval• Registers/pays ASU • Notifies JROTC
Instructor
* Former cadets eligible
• Approves student for course registration
• After registration, emails RTG grade report to ASU professor of record
*All students can be entered on a single grade report
• Professor reviews grade report and submits grades to ASU
• ASU automatically provides free personal transcript
• Official transcripts available upon request
1 2 3STUDENT INSTRUCTOR ASU
ASU-RTG Grade Roster
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• Donations made direct to ASU Foundation (501c(3))
• Fully Tax-Deductible for benefactor/donator• Money and Student names submitted directly to
ASU Foundation• ASU Foundation POC: Ms Tammy Lopez,
(719) 587-7122, ASU Foundation Executive Director
• Process on website: www.leadershipcredit.info and under the “HS Programs tab.
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Tax-Deductible ContributionsVia
Adams State University Foundation
Adams State University courses available to NON JROTC high school students
– HIST 179 - “American History and It’s Veterans, 1890 through Today” – 3 credits
– HGP 179 – “Citizenship” – 3 credits– LEAD 138 – “Service Learning – An American Ethic”
– 2 credits
COLLEGE CREDITS FOR
NON JROTC High School Students
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Key Points
Funding Options and Changes Updated Website Instructor Support – MSE, BGS & Certificates Grad school application changes New Courses – FHSU “Good Teacher – Ethical
Choices and Decisions”, New Partnerships College Credits for Cadets (CCC) Program Alternative Funding Opportunities – Adams
State University Foundation Boys and Girls State College Credit
Opportunities23
More Info
www.leadershipcredit.info24
CONTACT US
Harold TuckerArmy Program Director
www.leadershipcredit.info
Jim RiceSpecial Youth Leadership Programs
[email protected]: 757-880-3308
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Bob GreeneNAVY/MARINE/USAF Program Director
[email protected] Tel: 720-837-7926
• BACKUPS
Backups
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• City Colleges of Chicago• Northern Illinois University• Chicago State University
COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS
Illinois Schools accepting Credits
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RTG & Associates - continued
Bottom Line:- JROTC instructors complete Army distance learning courses, receive
service completion certificate, enroll in degree programs to earn Associate, Bachelor or Masters degrees
- RTG & Associates continues to advise and mentor JROTC instructors from all branches of service, so they can become better instructors/teachers and make maximum utilization of their GI Bill (VA) and other education benefits
- The College Credits for Cadets (CCC) program has over 4,500 course enrollments since 2002
- Fort Hays State University has graduated 66 JROTC instructors- RTG has provided annual funds and scholarships supporting the Army
Writing Competition- RTG has provided scholarships to winning JLAB Academic and
Leadership teams- RTG coordinated tax-deductible donations to Adams State Univ.
Foundation from corporations/booster groups/individuals to fund CCC scholarships with NO administrative overhead
“Your Educational Goal is OUR Mission!”28
JROTC INSTRUCTOR
- AGS in‘Education Management’and ‘Teaching & Learning’- BGS in‘Teaching & Learning, Educational Management,
General Business, Historical, Justice or Social Studies' and 5 other concentrations to chose from - Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) in‘Teaching and Learning’- Master of Science in Education (MSE)- JROTC Instructor Prep -Undergrad and Graduate-
Certificate- $187 per undergraduate or $251 per graduate credit
DEGREE PROGRAMS- Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)- ED 289 or ED 589 Anger Management and Transition Assessment - Grad/Undergrad - 3 credits each- $100 per undergraduate or $150 per graduate credit (not approved for VA Funding)
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- AAS Liberal Studies- BS Liberal Studies- MA Liberal Studies- $465 per undergraduate credit- $595 per graduate credit
- BA/BS in Educational, Historical, Health Education and other studies- $250 per undergraduate credit- Graduate Certificate in Veterans’ Services- $432 per graduate credit - NO FEES for Veterans
JROTC INSTRUCTORDEGREE PROGRAMS (cont.)
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Tuition Comparisons
www.leadershipcredit.info
School Undergraduate Graduate
Fort Hays State Univ. $187 $251
Excelsior College $465 $595
DeVry Univ. (8 or more credits) $365 $495
Strayer Univ. $575 $750
Empire State College -SUNY $250 $432
Univ. of Phoenix (Ed degree) $420 $585
Adams State Univ. (non-cadet) $100 $150
All at NO fee to the JROTC Program or Instructor
COLLEGE CREDITS
FOR CADETS
at AdamsState
University
http://www.adams.edu/extended_studies/undergrad/rtg/rtg.php
$180
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LEADERSHIP CREDITS FOR CADETS
Banks/Credit Unions Support
NEFE Courses
Civic Leaders SponsorCitizenship Courses
Business Leaders Support
Military Staff Rides
Churches SponsorCharacter Ed Courses
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTSGrants – 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
Alumni Networks
Grants – Contact LTC Justin Blum – Marlboro County Schools, SC for samples –
‘How To’ info
School Award Ceremonies
JROTC Booster Clubs- Contact LTC Paul
Garrah, Naples FL or LTC Pat Dunn, Ripon, CA
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Troops to Teachers
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Boys and Girls State
Educational Opportunities
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American HistoryEducational
Opportunities For ALL
Students
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Degree Opportunities for
Instructors
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