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Transcript of South East Region Troops to Teachers Bill Kirkland Georgia State University College of Education.
South East Region
Troops to Teachers
Bill Kirkland
Georgia State University College of Education
AGENDA
Program Overview
TTT Recent Changes
Financial Assistance
A stipend of not more then $5,000 for teacher certification.
A one time bonus of up to $10,000 is authorized for participants who teach in a high needs school.
Maximum amount an individual receives cannot exceed $10,000 .
TTT Financial Assistance Eligability
All veterans are eligible for TTT counseling.
Veterans eligible for financial assistance must meet specific criteria.
Time In Service Requirement
4 Years Active DutyOr
6 Years as a Drilling ReservistOr
Separated due to Medical Disability
Education Requirements
Classroom Teacher
Legislation stipulates applicants for subject areas must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Vocational/Technical Teacher
Applicants must have the equivalent of one year of college (24 credit hours) with six years of military experience to qualify to apply for entry to Troops to Teachers.
TTT Obligations
Participants that accept financial aid commit to teach at least three years in a public school.
If they accept the bonus of $10,000 they must teach in a high needs public school for three years.
Certain drilling reservist categories require a 3 year enlistment or extension.
SE Region States
Georgia South Carolina
Tennessee Alabama
South East Region
South Carolina TTT POCs
Anthony Bush – [email protected] Kirkland - [email protected] – www.tttga.net
North Carolina TTT POCs
Mr. Doug Taggart - [email protected]
Mr. Henry Moore - [email protected]
Web Site - www.ncpublicschools.org/troops
Phone - 888-878-1600
Transition to teaching Seminarswww.tttga.net
TTT Stipend
Individuals must have exhausted Post 9/11 VA Benefits to be eligible for TTT Stipend.
Post 9/11 Benefits “Certificate of Eligibility"
1. Call 888-442-4551 2. Select the first option - PRESS ONE (1) 3. PRESS ZERO (0) to talk with an educational specialist. 4. Speak with an Education Specialist 5. Request an "Awards Letter/Certificate.
Three Year Teaching Commitment
Stipend Eligible Schools
a.30% Free or Reduced Cost Student Lunchesb.13% Special Education Students
Bonus Eligible Schools
High Needs / Bonus Eligible Schools
Elementary and Middle Schools - 50% Free or Reduced Student Lunches.
High School – 40% Free or Reduced Student Lunches or Feeder Schools with 50% or Greater Free or Reduced Student Lunches
Troops to Teachers Registration
www.tttga.net
Must Register Before Being Hired
How We can Work Together
1. Teacher Certification Programs 2. Degree Completion 3.Numbers:a. North Carolina 2900 / 1300b. South Carolina 1800 / 1000
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Questions?
