RTG & Associates Harold Tucker Army Program Director (501)

1. Everyone should apply for Troops to Teachers (TTT), MGIB and 911 funding 2. New courses with College Credits for Cadets (CCC) at Adams State University 3. New JROTC ‘Instructor Prep’ Certificate at Undergrad and Graduate levels 4. New Master of Science in Education (MSE) Degree

Troops to Teachers Register yourself NOW at Submit all required documents Then Call the TTT National Office and ask for Brenda Stout! and ONLY Brenda Stout! $5,000 stipend + $5K Bonus $10,000 possible in Schools/ School Districts CHANGE OF STATUS! EVERYONE should apply! Call the National - not State - Troops to Teachers Office 1 – 800 –

Montgomery and Post 911 GI Bill MGIB 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 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 –

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!

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 (NEW) – 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

Banks/Credit Unions Support NEFE Courses Civic Leaders Sponsor Citizenship Courses Business Leaders Support Military Staff Rides Churches Sponsor Character Ed Courses Grants – Contact LTC Stan Brown Dade County Schools, FL for samples – ‘How To’ info Possible Title 1 Funds at your school - Call Blythe CA for process Alumni Networks Grants – Contact LTC Justin Blum – Marlboro County Schools, SC for samples – ‘How To’ info

Ken Denman USAF/NAVY/MARINE Director Harold Tucker Army Program Director Bob Greene President/Owner Tel: Jim Rice Special Youth Leadership Programs Tel:

Boys and Girls State Educational Opportunities

If former Active Duty and retired after 11 December 2001 you HAVE benefits!!!! VA School Certifying Handbook pg 22 5/2011

- AGS in‘Education Management’ and other concentrations - BGS in‘Teaching & Learning, Educational Management, General Business, Historical, Justice or Social Studies' and 5 other concentrations - MLS in‘Teaching and Learning’ - MSE - Master of Science in Education – Fall JROTC Instructor Prep - Undergrad and Graduate Certificate - $179 per undergraduate or $242 per graduate credit - AGS in‘Education Management’ and other concentrations - BGS in‘Teaching & Learning, Educational Management, General Business, Historical, Justice or Social Studies' and 5 other concentrations - MLS in‘Teaching and Learning’ - MSE - Master of Science in Education – Fall JROTC Instructor Prep - Undergrad and Graduate Certificate - $179 per undergraduate or $242 per graduate credit - **** Certificate in Operational Leadership ***** ($250 per graduate credit) - Continuing Education Credits for License Renewal - ED 289 or ED 589 One or two credits for JSOCC/or ReCert - $140 per credit for graduate or undergraduate credits - **** Certificate in Operational Leadership ***** ($250 per graduate credit) - Continuing Education Credits for License Renewal - ED 289 or ED 589 One or two credits for JSOCC/or ReCert - $140 per credit for graduate or undergraduate credits

- AAS Liberal Studies - BS Liberal Studies - MA Liberal Studies - $390 per undergraduate credit - $515 per graduate credit - AAS Liberal Studies - BS Liberal Studies - MA Liberal Studies - $390 per undergraduate credit - $515 per graduate credit - BA/BS in Educational, Historical, Health Education and other studies - $232 per undergrad; $390 per grad credit - BA/BS in Educational, Historical, Health Education and other studies - $232 per undergrad; $390 per grad credit - AAS in General Military Leadership except: Georgia, Arkansas, Massachusetts, or Mississippi - Teacher Prep per state licensure standards except: Kentucky, New York, or Pennsylvania - $215 per undergraduate credit – out of state tuition - $76 per undergraduate credit – in state tuition - AAS in General Military Leadership except: Georgia, Arkansas, Massachusetts, or Mississippi - Teacher Prep per state licensure standards except: Kentucky, New York, or Pennsylvania - $215 per undergraduate credit – out of state tuition - $76 per undergraduate credit – in state tuition

Effective October 1, 2011 Allows students to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill for: Housing allowance is now payable to students enrolled solely in distance learning. The housing allowance payable is equal to ½ the national average BAH for an E-5 with dependents. The full-time rate for an individual eligible at the 100% eligibility tier would be $ for 2012 or estimated $ at 80%. [NOTE: must be enrolled at 51% or higher to receive allowance] Effective August 1, 2009, But Not Payable Until October 1, 2011 Expands the Post-9/11 GI Bill including Active Service by National Guard members under title 32 U.S.C. for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the National Guard; or under section 502(f) for the purpose of responding to a national emergency. For more information: