2. South East Region Troops to Teachers Bill Kirkland Georgia State University College of Education

3. AGENDA  Program Overview  TTT Recent Changes

4. 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.

5. TTT Financial Assistance Eligability  All veterans are eligible for TTT counseling.  Veterans eligible for financial assistance must meet specific criteria.

6. Time In Service Requirement  4 Years Active Duty Or  6 Years as a Drilling Reservist Or  Separated due to Medical Disability

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. SE Region States Georgia South Carolina Tennessee Alabama South East Region

10. South Carolina TTT POCs Anthony Bush – ABush@troopstoteachers.net Bill Kirkland - wkirkland@gsu.edu Website – www.tttga.netABush@troopstoteachers.netwkirkland@gsu.edu

11. North Carolina TTT POCs Mr. Doug Taggart - doug.taggart@dpi.nc.gov Mr. Henry Moore - henry.moore@dpi.nc.gov Web Site - www.ncpublicschools.org/troops Phone - 888-878-1600 henry.moore@dpi.nc.govwww.ncpublicschools.org/troops

12. Transition to teaching Seminars www.tttga.net

13. TTT Stipend Individuals must have exhausted Post 9/11 VA Benefits to be eligible for TTT Stipend.

14. 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.

15. Three Year Teaching Commitment Stipend Eligible Schools a.30% Free or Reduced Cost Student Lunches b.13% Special Education Students

16. 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

17. Troops to Teachers Registration www.tttga.net Must Register Before Being Hired www.tttga.net

18. How We can Work Together 1. Teacher Certification Programs 2. Degree Completion 3.Numbers: a. North Carolina 2900 / 1300 b. South Carolina 1800 / 1000

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