1. Briefing to 3 rd Brigade JROTC Instructors by Harold Tucker RTG & Associates (501) 859-6113 harold.tucker@gmail.com

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3. 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 NOTE: Can pay for National TEST, e.g. SAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, PCAT, ECE (Excelsior College Exams) etc. [per 2015 VA Certifying Official Handbook] 3

4. If former Active Duty and retired after 11 December 2001 you HAVE benefits!!!! VA School Certifying Handbook page 28, 2015 edition 4

5. Vocational Rehabilitation Chapter 31 Normally expires 12 Years after retirement or after first rating – “The basic period of eligibility ends 12 years from the date of notification of one of the following: Date of separation from active military service, or Date the veteran was first notified by VA of a service-connected disability rating.” (http://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/eligibility_and_entitlement.asp) (http://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/eligibility_and_entitlement.asp) 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! 5

6. 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.comwww.proudtoserveagain.com Submit all required documents Then Call the TTT National Office and ask for Sandy Thompson! and ONLY Sandy Thompson (Brenda retired)! Call the National - not State - Troops to Teachers Office 1 – 800 – 231 - 6242 6

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9. 9 TEEL 202 Foundations of Education3 credits TESP 302 Educating Exceptional Students3 credits TECS 290 Intro to Instructional Technology3 credits PSY 670 Workshop in Psychology II: Ed Psy**3 credits TEEL 672 Readings in Ed II: Classroom Mgmt**3 credits TEEL 674 Institute in Ed II: Secondary Methods**3 credits TEEL 675 Seminar in Ed I: Learning and the Brain**3 credits TEEL 679 JROTC Practicum - Student Teaching1 credit 24 Credits

10. State of Kansas and Fort Hays State University State of Kansas and Fort Hays State University – Implemented Mandatory Criminal Background Check Waived if you have a school background check less than four years old. Otherwise go here to complete background check: http://www.fhsu.edu/cert/background-check/ 10

11. Fort Hays State University Fort Hays State University - “Good Teacher” – AEP 826 – Graduate 3 credits APPROVED; undergrad - pending approval Adams State University: Grad courses via AAZINAAGO Consulting partnership – EDU 589 Learning Technology Through Content EDU 589 Learning Technology Integration in/for the ESL Framework http://www.leadershipcredit.info/aazinaago/ Grad and Undergrad courses via Conover ‘U’ Program partnership: Anger Management Transition Assessment http://www.leadershipcredit.info/conover-certificates/ 11

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13. 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 15

14. Course descriptions are available at Program Website: www.leadershipcredit.info/jrotc-leadership-credits

18. Completes semester(s) Receives Instr. Approval Registers/pays ASU Notifies JROTC Instructor * Former cadets eligible Approves student for course registration After registration, emails RTG grade report to ASU professor of record *All students can be entered on a single grade report Professor reviews grade report and submits grades to ASU ASU automatically provides free personal transcript Official transcripts available upon request STUDENT INSTRUCTOR ASU

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21. 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.www.leadershipcredit.info 21

22. Adams State University courses available to NON JROTC high school students – HIST 179 - “American History and It’s Veterans, 1890 through Today” – 3 credits – HGP 179 – “Citizenship” – 3 credits – LEAD 138 – “Service Learning – An American Ethic” – 2 credits 22

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24. www.leadershipcredit.info 24

25. Harold Tucker Army Program Director harold.tucker@gmail.com 501-859-6113 www.leadershipcredit.info Jim Rice Special Youth Leadership Programs jimricevt@gmail.com Tel: 757-880-3308 25 Bob Greene NAVY/MARINE/USAF Program Director bobgreene2007@gmail.com Tel: 720-837-7926

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28. - AGS in‘Education Management’and ‘Teaching & Learning’ - BGS in‘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 - AGS in‘Education Management’and ‘Teaching & Learning’ - BGS in‘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 - Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) - ED 289 or ED 589 Anger Management and Transition Assessment - Grad/Undergrad - 3 credits each - $100 per undergraduate or $150 per graduate credit (not approved for VA Funding) - Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) - ED 289 or ED 589 Anger Management and Transition Assessment - Grad/Undergrad - 3 credits each - $100 per undergraduate or $150 per graduate credit (not approved for VA Funding) 28

29. - AAS Liberal Studies - BS Liberal Studies - MA Liberal Studies - $465 per undergraduate credit - $595 per graduate credit - AAS Liberal Studies - BS Liberal Studies - MA Liberal Studies - $465 per undergraduate credit - $595 per graduate credit - 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 - 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 29

30. www.leadershipcredit.info SchoolUndergraduateGraduate Fort Hays State Univ.$187$251 Excelsior College$465$595 DeVry Univ. (8 or more credits)$365$495 Strayer Univ.$575$750 Empire State College -SUNY$250$432 Univ. of Phoenix (Ed degree)$420$585 Adams State Univ. (non-cadet)$100$150 All at NO fee to the JROTC Program or Instructor

31. http://www.adams.edu/extended_studies/undergrad/rtg/rtg.php $180 31

32. 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 SSG Tony McBride in Blythe CA for process Alumni Networks Grants – Contact LTC Justin Blum – Marlboro County Schools, SC for samples – ‘How To’ info School Award Ceremonies JROTC Booster Clubs - Contact LTC Paul Garrah, Naples FL or LTC Pat Dunn, Ripon, CA 32

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34. Boys and Girls State Educational Opportunities 34

35. American History Educational Opportunities For ALL Students 35

36. Degree Opportunities for Instructors 36