The Troops to Teachers (TTT) program operates a network of state offices covering almost all
fifty states. To see the complete state listing, go to
ProudToServeAgain.Com. Open the TTT home page and
click on the fourth item on the blue and white menu,
Troops to Teachers State Offices.
The TTT state offices help potential and current participants with various aspects of the
program. However, because the requirements and educational structure of individual states
can vary greatly, not all offices provide the same services. Listed below is a sampling of
some of the state support tasks:
- Explain the TTT program’s capabilities regarding referral, placement, and TTT’s
stipends/bonuses.
- Make preliminary reviews of participants’ transcripts and work experience to
recommend the best match of alternative or traditional, licensure/certification
programs.
- Conduct tailored counseling to better define participants’ teaching goals based upon
job background, degrees held, and state certification options.
- Advise participants regarding state’s high-need subject areas.
- Promote/market the TTT program among state school districts, schools, and military
transition-education personnel. Conduct personnel briefings, counseling sessions at
education centers and transitions offices.
- Promote the program through media sources, e.g., civilian and military
newspapers/articles, public radio/TV, and veterans' employment offices/organizations.
- Promote use of the TTT database access among districts.
- Promote individual, state-specific incentives
- Serve as participants’ advocate with the state’s various certification programs,
state certification boards, and school district personnel to overcome barriers for
veterans.
- Clarify the myths and realities of K-12 teaching.
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