Lewis and Clark Region TROOPS TO TEACHERS

1. Lewis and Clark Region TROOPS TO TEACHERS Montana State University - Bozeman Proud to Serve Again

2. Lewis & Clark Region Lewis and Clark Region ND MN MT WI SD WY ID Lewis & Clark Region Office Air Force Base National Guard HQ Army Reserve HQ

3. Lewis and Clark Troops to Teachers Operating Environment Dept. of Defense $$$$ MSU Bozeman Oversight/Supervision National TTT Office (DANTES) MOA/Funds Coordination Track hires Stipend apps Bonus apps Nat. marketing Prog. Regis. Website Dean, College EHHD Policy, Program Admin. Program Manager Lewis & Clark Troops to Teachers Recruiting and Advising Specialist Program Coordinator Mentors State Rep MT (covered by region ofc) State Rep ND State Rep MN/WI State Rep WY State Rep ID State Rep SD Wyoming PTSB (certification, placement, referral) Idaho SDOE (certification, placement, referral) Minnesota MDE (certification, placement, referral) Montana OPI (licensure, placement, referral) North Dakota ESPB (licensure, placement, referral) South Dakota OATQ (certification, placement, referral) Wisconsin DPI (certification, placement, referral) Partners Common to All States Dept. of Labor (Job Svc. LVER,DVOP, ESGR) Veteran’s Administration (Vets benefits, GI Bill) Department of Military Affairs (NG units,Veterans) Institutions of Higher Ed. (Vet.Rep.advisors) Teacher Preparation Programs School Districts (Administrators, placement) Military Bases/Units (AC/RC, all services) Commanders, Ed Svc Officers Veterans Support Organizations Professional Associations (military and education) • Functions Common in All States: • Market the program • Recruit clients (register with DANTES) • Assist clients in getting qualified to teach • Assist clients in job placement • Refer clients to other agencies • veterans support • teacher preparation programs • Identify budget/resource requirements • Develop relationships/coordinate with partners • Identify opportunities to enhance the program

4. Director– Dr. Mary Leonard (MSU Assistant Professor Department of Education, retired USAR) Program Manager – LeRoy ‘Le’ Gaub (retired Army) Recruiting/Advising Specialist – Byron McKinney (retired Army, former teacher) Program Coordinator– Dave Polmanteer (retired Air Force) State/Area Representatives: (part time) Idaho – Scott Fife (retired ARNG) Montana – Byron McKinney North Dakota – Marvin Zerr (current member NDNG, former teacher) South Dakota – Bill O’Dea (retired educator/administrator) Wyoming – Bill Hardesty (retired educator/administrator and veteran) Minnesota/Wisconsin – Charles Rick (retired USAR and educator/administrator) Mentors– 11 (5 states) Staff

5. TTT Office Support Agreement TTT State Offices Lewis and Clark Region No Support Agreement HI AK US VI PR

6. Program Purpose Program Purpose Lewis and Clark Region Per Public Law 107-110 No Child Left Behind Act • Recruit quality teachers for America’s schools, with priority to schools serving low-income families • Help relieve teacher shortages, primarily in Math, Science, Special Ed, and Vocational-Technical, but recruit all. • Assist military personnel/veterans in moving to careers in K-12, public school teaching

7. TTT Concept of Operations Lewis and Clark Region Market Recruit Register Train (up to $5,000 stipend) Place ($10,000 bonus*) Follow Up Worldwide Advising *totalstipend + bonus not to exceed $10,000

8. Non-Financial Support Lewis and Clark Region • Certification Requirements Information • Teacher Training Programs Information • Traditional/Alternative/Online/Blended • Links to Employment Opportunities • Informal Assessment of Academic Qualifications • Career Transition Assistance

9. Eligibility for Non-Financial Support Lewis and Clark Region • Referral and Placement Assistance • Separated from active duty after 30 Sep 90 • Had at least 6 years of service • OR • Are in Selected Reserve w/6+ years total service

10. Financial Assistance Lewis and Clark Region • Stipend: Up to $5,000 to assist with teacher certification costs. Must teach in school district serving students from disadvantaged families. • Current teachers may use to add endorsements in critical needs subjects • Bonus: $10,000 for new* participants who teach in schools that are defined as “high-need” schools. • Both require 3-year teaching commitment. • Maximum received can not exceed $10,000. • *Exception for deployed teachers

11. Eligibility for Financial Assistance Lewis and Clark Region • Bonus & Stipend Eligible • Retired Active or Reserve • Active duty member with one year or less before retirement • Separated for physical disability on or after 8 Jan 02 Apply NLT 4 years after separation • Currently serving in Reserves with 10+ years of service and commit to serving an additional 3 years • Have served six years on active duty and transition into the Selected Reserve for 3 years on or after 8 Jan 02 • Current teachers may be eligible for the 10K bonus when they return to teaching after a deployment

12. Fulfilling Teaching Obligation Lewis and Clark Region Participants accepting a Stipend must teach for three years in: A. Any school in a district where 20%+ (or 10,000+) of students come from families with income below the poverty level. OR B. A School where 50%+ of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch or a “high percentage” are students with disabilities SO LONG AS the school district has 10%+ of students who come from families with income below the poverty level

13. Fulfilling Teaching Obligation (Con’t) Lewis and Clark Region Participants accepting a BONUS must teach for three years in: Any School where 50%+ of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch OR a “high percentage” are students with disabilities SO LONG AS the school district has 10%+ of students who come from families with income below the poverty level

14. Guard / Reserve Participation Lewis and Clark Region NationalGuard and Reserve eligible for program as of 2002 National Guard and Reserve participants who accept financial assistance must continue serving in the Guard or Reserves for 3 years or until retirement eligible.

15. Outcomes Lewis and Clark Region • Over 14,000 veterans entered teaching • 82% male, 39% minorities • Retention - 78% after three years • Teaching the critical subjects • Excellent performance ratings • Recognition of military as source of excellent teachers

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19. Challenges Lewis and Clark Region • Current hiring climate • Academic preparation of some TTT clients • Transition experience of TTT clients • Moving household • Supporting family • Clarifying goals • Understanding teacher licensure requirements • Attending school • Identifying teacher preparation program • Clients not known in communities where they apply • Matching up location, endorsement, vacancy, and timing • Portability of licenses, teacher preparation programs and teaching experience (alternative routes)

20. Opportunities Lewis and Clark Region • Teacher retirements • Military drawdown • Increasing number of teacher training programs that are: • Approved/Accessible/Accredited/Affordable • Pending TTT legislation creates more TTT teachers and quantity of schools where they can pay back obligation • Emphasis on quality education in America • 6. Emphasis on hiring veterans

21. Contact Information Lewis and Clark Region LEWIS AND CLARK REGIONAL OFFICE Director: Dr. Mary Leonard Phone: 1-406-994-2336 Email: mleonard@montana.edu Address: Montana State University P.O. Box 172940 250 Reid Hall Bozeman, MT 59717-2940 LEWIS AND CLARK REGIONAL OFFICE www.montana.edu/ttt Toll free (866) 478-3224 (406) 587-7586 northernttt@gmail.com Program Manager: LeRoy “Le” Gaub Phone: 1-406-587-7586 1-866-478-3224 Email: legaub@gmail.com Address: Montana State University P.O. Box 172940 Bozeman, MT 59717-2940