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Academic Support of ARMY JROTC Instructors and Their Cadets

Academic Support of ARMY JROTC Instructors and Their Cadets. Briefing to 6 th Brigade JROTC Instructors by Harold Tucker RTG & Associates (501) 859-6113 harold.tucker@ gmail.com. Agenda . JROTC Training Guidance Support Website to support Education Opportunities

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Academic Support of ARMY JROTC Instructors and Their Cadets

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  1. Academic Support of ARMY JROTC Instructors and Their Cadets Briefing to 6th Brigade JROTC Instructors by Harold Tucker RTG & Associates (501) 859-6113 harold.tucker@gmail.com

  2. Agenda • JROTC Training Guidance Support • Website to support Education Opportunities • Funding Changes - TTT • Instructor Support – MSE & Certificates • New Courses • College Credits for Cadets (CCC) Program • New Funding Opportunities – Adams State University Foundation

  3. Training Guidance Support • IAW JROTC Directorate FY 14 Training Guidance • Para 3a. “… we must ensure our instructors are better prepared to accomplish their missions even before getting into the classroom.” Results: • Fort Hays developed the JROTC Instructor Prep Certificate at Graduate and Undergraduate levels (see handouts) • Certificate includes three credits of ‘Student Teaching’ practicum evaluated by Fort Hays School of Education “I was amazed at how much I have learned over this short period of time. I plan to review these textbooks [Educational Psychology & Secondary Methods] even more extensively as they contain a remarkable amount of information that will assist me in becoming a great educator. I never realized how much research has been conducted on teaching methods and how children learn.” An Army JROTC Instructor

  4. Training Guidance Support • IAW JROTC Directorate FY 14 Training Guidance • Para 4. “Enhanced JROTC Program Awareness in your High Schools.” Results: • College Credits for Cadets (CCC) program elevates the academic recognition of the JROTC curriculum • Some schools are developing “Leadership Academies.” • CCC Exceeds all other High School program academic credit potential (22+ credits) • Demonstrates the JROTC is more than great drill/raider or rifle teams as shown by the academic college credit potential “RTG & Associate’s Leadership Credits Program is invaluable!” “Many of our college bound cadets are interested or already registered.” “…nothing but positive responses from parents.” “…adds an extra dimension to our JROTC program. “ “…helping students prepare for their future.” “Thank you for all of your help and for giving these students a head start.” An Air Force JROTC Instructor

  5. Training Guidance Support • IAW JROTC Directorate FY 14 Training Guidance • Para 6. “Instructors must continue to stay current with Teaching Strategies and techniques.” Results: • Fort Hays State University’s Instructor Prep Certificate helps accomplish this objective • Evaluated via Student Teaching Practicum • Educating Exceptional Students course work • Educational Psychology, Secondary Methods, Classroom management and Learning and the Brain via DL and capstone paper • Introduction to Utilization of Technology in Classrooms course compliments the JSOCC/NIOT instruction “I was able to reflect upon my practice from another perspective [while taking Secondary Methods and Educational Psychology].  I found it very helpful in figuring out my strengths and weaknesses over the past year and where I can improve next. .” An Army JROTC Instructor

  6. Results • Results from: • Fort Hays State University since 2009 • 1367 course enrollments • 42 Degrees conferred to Instructors • 7 Associate • 22 Bachelor • 13 Master’s • Adams State University since 2009 = 4000 course registrations “Both classes [Educational Psychology & Secondary Methods] really opened my eyes to how much thinking and hard work goes into the teaching profession. Completing both these courses will definitely help in my professional development as a JROTC instructor.” An Army JROTC Instructor

  7. 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. • If you still have Post 911 GI Bill don’t expect to receive TTT funds. • Register yourself NOW at www.proudtoserveagain.com • Submit all required documents • Then Call the TTT National Office and ask for Sandy Thompson! and ONLY Sandy Thompson! • Call the National - not State - Troops to Teachers Office 1 – 800 – 231 - 6242

  8. New Website:www.leadershipcredit.info

  9. JROTC INSTRUCTOR DEGREE PROGRAMS • Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) • ED 289 or ED 589 Anger Management and Transition • Assessment - Grad/Undergrad - 3 credits each • $100 perundergraduate or $150 pergraduate credit • (not approved for VA Funding) • - AGSin‘Education Management’and ‘Teaching & Learning’ • BGSin‘Teaching & Learning, Educational Management, General Business, Historical, Justice or Social • Studies' and 5 other concentrations to chose from • Master of Liberal Studies (MLS)in‘Teaching and Learning’ • Master of Science in Education (MSE) • JROTC Instructor Prep -Undergrad and Graduate- Certificate • $187 per undergraduate or $251 per graduate credit

  10. JROTC INSTRUCTOR DEGREE PROGRAMS (cont.) • BA/BS in Educational, Historical, • Health Education and other studies • $250 per undergraduate credit • Graduate Certificate in Veterans’ Services • $432 per graduate credit - NO FEES for Veterans • - AAS Liberal Studies • BS Liberal Studies • MA Liberal Studies • $465 per undergraduate credit • $595 per graduate credit

  11. Tuition Comparisons www.leadershipcredit.info All at NO fee to the JROTC Program or Instructor

  12. NewCourses • Fort Hays State University - “Good Teacher” 3 credits at undergrad and graduate - pending approval • Adams State University: • Undergrad - ED 289 Incorporating Change in Education and Classroom Implications for Student Performance • Grad – EDU 589 Incorporating Change in Education and Classroom Implications for Student Performance • Via Conover ‘U’ Program: • Grad and undergrad • Anger Management • Transition Assessment

  13. JROTC “INSTRUCTOR Prep” Certificate - GRAD Leads to - • Master of Science in Education – 36 credits • 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 - one credit courses) • (Allows for documented student teaching experience in your JROTC Classroom) • AEP 803 Educational Research • AEP 859 Curriculum Planning and Evaluation • - AEP 800 Intro to Utilization of Tech in Classroom • AEP 880 Cultural Diversity • AEP 825 Thinking Maps (JROTC) • NOTE: MSE includes Comprehensive Exam

  14. COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS VIA • 15 Courses / 33 Credits for students • Regionally Accredited (the Standard!) • Four-Year State University • $60Credit • 22 Credits guaranteed towards an AA/AS or follow-on Bachelor’s opportunities

  15. COURSES Citizenship 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 * American Veterans-Profiles in Leadership 3 credits * Basic Leadership Experiences 3 credits American Defense Policies and Leadership 3 credits Cultural Understanding of Leadership Development through 1, 2 or 3 credits Global Studies (New to Army JROTC curriculum) American Leader Research Development Project 1 credit Military Historical Staff Ride 3 credits Introduction to Space Exploration (USAF) 3 credits Fundamentals of Aviation, A Pilot’s Perspective (USAF) 3 credits American History and Its Veterans: 1890 through Today 3 credits College Options 1 or 3 credits * Has possible 10+ hr Community Service Learning Education Project

  16. COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS LOCAL INSTRUCTORS DECIDE HOW TO MAP THE COURSES TO THEIR LOCAL PROGRAM Course descriptions are available at Program Website: www.leadershipcredit.info

  17. COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETSSAMPLE MAP

  18. 1 2 3 EASY AS . . .Go to: http://www.leadershipcredit.info/enroll/enroll.php?pID=19 • PROFESSOR • Reviews grade report and submits grades for college credit • Adam State University • Free transcript provided automatically • Additional transcripts available upon request • INSTRUCTOR • Emails student grade report to ASU professor of record • On RTG Form • All students on one grade report • Instructor signed • and dated • CADET • After 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

  19. ASU-RTG Grade Roster 19

  20. Sample Transcript

  21. Tax-Deductible ContributionsViaAdams State University Foundation • Donations made direct to ASU Foundation (501c(3)) • Fully Tax-Deductible for benefactor/donator • Money and Student names submitted directly to ASU Foundation • ASU Foundation POC: Ms Tammy Lopez, (719) 587-7122, ASU Foundation Executive Director • Process on website: www.leadershipcredit.info and under the “HS Programs tab.

  22. LEADERSHIP CREDITS FOR CADETS SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS Grants – Contact LTC Justin Blum – Marlboro County Schools, SC for samples – ‘How To’ info JROTC Booster Clubs - Contact LTC Paul Garrah, Naples FL or LTC Pat Dunn, Ripon, CA Grants – Contact LTC Stan Brown Dade County Schools, FL for samples – ‘How To’ info Banks/Credit Unions Support NEFE Courses Possible Title 1 Funds at your school - Call SSG Tony McBride in Blythe CA for process Churches Sponsor Character Ed Courses Alumni Networks Business Leaders Support Military Staff Rides Civic Leaders Sponsor Citizenship Courses School Award Ceremonies

  23. COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETS PROGRAM BENEFITS • Elevates recognition of JROTC academic opportunities • Exceeds all other High School program academic credit potential (30+ credits) • 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 [Since 2002 passed 4,000 course registrations – Summer 2014]

  24. More Info www.leadershipcredit.info

  25. CONTACT US • Gene Rice • NAVY/MARINE/USAF Program Director gene.rice74@gmail.com • Tel: 540.300.7407 Harold Tucker Army Program Director harold.tucker@gmail.com 501-859-6113 www.leadershipcredit.info Bob Greene President/Founder bobgreene2007@gmail.com 303-840-3063 Jim Rice Special Youth Leadership Programs jimricevt@gmail.com Tel: 757-880-3308

  26. COLLEGE CREDITS FOR CADETSat AdamsState University $180 http://www.adams.edu/extended_studies/undergrad/rtg/rtg.php

  27. RTG & Associates - continued Bottom Line: • JROTC instructors complete Army distance learning courses, receive service completion certificate, enroll in degree programs to earn Associate, Bachelor or Masters degrees • RTG & Associates continues to advise and mentor JROTC instructors from all branches of service, so they can become better instructors/teachers and make maximum utilization of their GI Bill (VA) and other education benefits • The College Credits for Cadets (CCC) program has over 3,800 course enrollments since 2002 • Fort Hays State University has graduated 42 JROTC instructors • RTG provides annual funds supporting the Army Writing Competition • RTG has provided scholarships to winning JLAB Academic and Leadership teams • RTG coordinated tax-deductible donations to Adams State Univ. Foundation from corporations/booster groups/individuals to fund CCC scholarships with NO administrative overhead “Your Educational Goal is OUR Mission!”

  28. JROTC “INSTRUCTOR Prep” Certificate • Undergraduate Certificate • Specifically designed for JROTC Instructors • Contains twenty-four undergraduate credits • Utilizes four JROTC required Distance Learning • courses • Requires three Practicum credits (student teach) • Supported by the VA for Certificate, and then • Associate or Bachelor degree

  29. 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 - one credit courses) • (The Practicum allows for a documented student teaching • experience in your JROTC classroom!)

  30. JROTC “INSTRUCTOR Prep” Certificate • Graduate Certificate • Specifically designed for JROTC Instructors • Contains twenty-one graduate credits • Utilizes four JROTC required Distance Learning • courses • Requires three Practicum credits (Student Teach) • Supported by the VA for Certificate and then • Masters of Science in Education degree

  31. 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 - one credit courses) • (Allows for documented student teaching experience • in your JROTC Classroom)

  32. Troops to Teachers

  33. Montgomery and Post 911 GI Bill MGIB Chapter 30 • Expires 10 Years after retirement • 36 months of benefits (approx. $59K+) • 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 – 442 - 4551

  34. Personalized Assistance RTG & Associates • Degree completion - Associates, Bachelors, or Masters • 38 graduate or undergraduate credits available from JROTC • associated topics/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 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES All at NO fee to the JROTC Program or Instructor

  35. 911 FUNDING OPTIONS If former Active Duty and retired after 11 December 2001 you HAVE benefits!!!! VA School Certifying Handbook pg 22 5/2011

  36. 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!

  37. Boys and Girls State Educational Opportunities

  38. American History Educational Opportunities For ALL Students

  39. College Credits for Cadets Educational Opportunities For ALL Cadets

  40. Degree Opportunities for Instructors

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