DANTES Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support Joshua Scherrer 8 May 2018
Enabling Objectives STATE the purpose of DANTES IDENTIFY the different programs offered by DANTES DISCUSS the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DISCUSS the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTS) program DISCUSS the Troops to Teachers Program
Purpose The DANTES mission is to support the off- duty voluntary education programs of the Department of Defense and conduct special projects and developmental activities in support of education-related DoD Functions. - DoD Instruction 1322.25, Mar 11, Encl. 3
DANTES Programs Certification Programs Counselor Support Programs Distance Learning Programs Tuition Assistance Programs Examination Programs Higher Education Programs Reserve Component Programs Scholarships for Severely Injured Service Members
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Allows service members to earn college credit for introductory-level classes by passing an exam 33 different exams CLEP exams are accepted at 2900 colleges/universities within the U.S. Free CLEP prep is available - www.free-clep-prep.com
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs) Extensive series of examinations in college subjects that are comparable to end of course examinations. ACE recommends 3 semester hours of credit per test.
Troops to Teachers (TTT) TTT is a military career transition program that helps eligible members of the armed forces to begin new careers as K-12 public school teachers Program provides - counseling / referral assistance - financial assistance up to $5000 to obtain education, certification, or licensing. - Bonuses up to $10K to teach in qualifying schools.
Local Resources Navy College Program - All contact (CONUS) is done via a virtual service delivery model; no physical offices. - Contact can be accomplished via: -- Chat -- Submitting a help request -- Scheduling a counseling appointment via the VOLED appointment scheduler -- Telephone: DSN 492- 4684 Toll Free 1-877-838-1659
Local Resources DANTES Testing Site - Fort Detrick (Frederick, MD) - Phone: 301 619 4537 - Address: 1520 Freedman Dr Ste 200 For Detrick, MD 21702
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