rtg & associates harold tucker army program director (501) 859-6113 [email protected]
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RTG & Associates
Academic Support
of ARMY JROTC
Instructors and their
Cadets
Harold Tucker
Army Program Director
(501) 859-6113
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
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 creditsRelationships in Learning (Advanced JSOCC) 3 creditsEmotional Intelligence 3 creditsThinking Maps 3 creditsPersonal Responsibility 3 creditsCurrent Perspectives in Education3 credits
Incorporating Change in Education NEW! 1 or 2 credits
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
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!
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
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)
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 825 Thinking Maps
NOTE: MSE includes Comprehensive Exam
JROTC INSTRUCTORDEGREE 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 . . .
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
- 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
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 for graduate or undergraduate credits (not approved for VA Funding)
- AAS Liberal Studies- BS Liberal Studies- MA Liberal Studies- $355 per undergraduate credit- $490 per graduate credit
- 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
JROTC INSTRUCTORDEGREE PROGRAMS
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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 call the TTT National Office and ask for Brenda Stout and ONLY Brenda Stout!• EVERYONE should still apply! • Call the National - not State - Troops to Teachers Office
1 – 800 – 231 - 6242
Troops to Teachers
Montgomery and Post 911 GI BillMGIB 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
911 FUNDING OPTIONS
If former Active Duty and retired after 11 December 2001 you HAVE benefits!!!!VA School Certifying Handbook pg 22 5/2011
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!
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
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
All at NO fee to the JROTC Program or Instructor
Personalized Assistance
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
COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS
COLLEGE CREDITS
FOR CADETS
at AdamsState
University
http://www.adams.edu/extended_studies/undergrad/rtg/rtg.php
COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS
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 (Jr Yr) (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
COURSES
COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS SAMPLE MAP
• LEAD 130 Health, Wellness, and PT – 2 crs.
FRESHMAN YEAR
• LEAD 138 Community Service-Learning – 2 crs.
• LEAD 122 NEFE HSFPP (PFM) or Lead 124 Character Education – 2 crs.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
• LEAD 136 Basic Leadership Experience – 3 crs.• HGP 179 Citizenship – 3 crs.
JUNIOR YEAR
• LEAD 128 American Defense Policies – 3 crs.• LEAD 134 Military History Staff Ride – 3 crs.
SENIOR YEAR
• HIST 179 American History and its Veterans, 1890 through Today – 3 crs.
Team with History Dept at Your High School
EASY AS . . .Go to: http://www.leadershipcredit.info
CADETAfter 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
INSTRUCTOR
Emails student grade report to ASU
professor of record
• On RTG Form• All students on one
grade report• Instructor signed
and dated
PROFESSORReviews grade report and submits grades
for college credit
Adam State University
• Free transcript provided
automatically• Additional
transcripts available upon
request
1 2 3
ASU-RTG Grade Roster
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
• 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
COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETSPROGRAM BENEFITS
[Passed 6,000 course registrations Fall 2012]
DON’T FORGET YOUR CADETS!
501-859-6113
START THEM ON THEIR MARCH
TO A COLLEGE EDUCATION
JROTC INSTRUCTOR Workshop ‘Take-aways’
1. Be aware of TTT changes but should apply for
Troops to Teachers (TTT) funding and VA Funds
2. JROTC ‘Instructor Prep’ Certificate at
Undergrad and Graduate levels
3. Master of Science in Education (MSE) Degree
4. New courses with College Credits for Cadets
(CCC) program
More Info
www.leadershipcredit.info
CONTACT US
Ken DenmanUSAF/NAVY/MARINE [email protected]
719-581-9496
Harold TuckerArmy Program Director
Bob GreenePresident/Owner
[email protected]: 303-840-3063
www.leadershipcredit.info
Jim RiceSpecial Youth Leadership Programs
[email protected]: 757-880-3308
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Cadets