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New York State Troops to Teachers Program

The New York State TTT Program assists registrants in the national program by providing counseling regarding New York State certification requirements, information on routes to New York State certification, and assistance in their efforts to attain employment in public schools throughout New York State.

• New York State TTT Program Coordinator
  The New York State TTT Program Coordinator provides New York State specific information to registrants. For additional information contact:
  
  Rick Jackson, NYS TTT Program Coordinator
  NYS Education Department
  Office of Teaching Initiatives
  89 Washington Ave, EB 5N
  Albany, NY 12234
  
  Email: nysedttt@mail.nysed.gov
  Phone: Toll free (877) 493-2444 or (518) 474-4661 (Ask for Troops to Teachers)
  Fax: (518) 473-0271 (Subject Troops to Teachers)
  
  
• New York State TTT Briefing Schedule
  

• New York State TTT Articles

New York State Certification

• Teaching in New York
  
  
• Certification from Start to Finish
  
  
• Information about Teacher Preparation Programs in NYS
  
  
• For a listing of New York State approved teacher education programs go to the New York State Education Department Office of College and University Evaluation’s Inventory of Registered Programs (IRP).
  
  
• Baccalaureate degree holders see, NYS Transitional B Alternative Teacher Certification Program and Frequently Asked Questions .
  
  
• Graduate degree holders see, NYS Transitional C Alternative Teacher Certification Program and Summary of Requirements .
  
  
• A listing of links to the teacher preparation institutions in New York State, their Military/Veteran contacts (if any), and some links to some of their teacher education programs
  
  
• Applicants from Other States (Interstate Reciprocity)
  
  

New York State Schools related information

• Links to NYS Education Job Banks.
  
  
• The Directory of Public and Non-Public Schools and Administrators for the State of New York http://www.nysed.gov/admin/admindex.html.
  
  
• New York State School Report Cards http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/irts/reportcard/ .
  

New York State Related Resources (Including some funding programs)

• What New York State Has to Offer
  

• I LOVE NEW YORK online
  http://www.empire.state.ny.us/
  
  
• New York State Regions and associated information.
  http://www.empire.state.ny.us/Regions_and_Counties/default.asp
  
  
• Benefits of the New York Patriot Plan
  http://dmna.state.ny.us/benefits/patriot.php#education
  

Funding programs listed on the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Web pages:

• Military Corner
  www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/Military_Corner
  
  
• Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA)
  http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/Veterans_Tuition_Awards
  
  
• New York Salutes Armed Forces, Veterans and Families with Financial Aid for College
  www.hesc.com/content.nsf/HESC/
  New_York_Salutes_Armed_Forces
  _Veterans_and_Families_with_Financial_Aid_for_College
  
  
• Grants, Scholarships, and Awards Quick Reference
  www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/
  Grants_Scholarships_and_Awards_Quick_Reference
  
  
• Academic Competitiveness Grant and National SMART Grant Programs
  www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/0/
  Academic_Competitiveness_Grant_and_National_SMART_Grant_Program

 

Funding programs for those interested in teaching in New York City

• New York City Teaching Fellows Web Program
  www.nyctf.org/the_fellowship/prgm_overview.html
  
  
• New York City Financial Support for Future Teachers - Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Programs
  http://schools.nyc.gov/TeachNYC/ IncentiveAndScholarshipPrograms/
  FinancialSupportFutureTeachers/schlrshpandloanfrgvns.htm
  
  
• New York City Financial Support for Future Teachers - Other Fellowships and Scholarships
  http://schools.nyc.gov/TeachNYC/ IncentiveAndScholarshipPrograms/
  FinancialSupportFutureTeachers/fewshpsandschlrshps.htm
  
  
• New York City Financial Support for Incoming Teachers - Teachers of Tomorrow
  http://schools.nyc.gov/TeachNYC/ IncentiveAndScholarshipPrograms/
  FiancialSupportIncomingTeachers/Teachers+of+Tomorrow.htm
  
  
• New York City Financial Support for Incoming Teachers - Gotham Graduates Give Back Award
  http://schools.nyc.gov/TeachNYC/
  IncentiveAndScholarshipPrograms/
  FinancialSupportIncomingTeachers/GothamAward.htm
  
  
• New York City Financial Support for Incoming Teachers - New York City Housing Support Program
  http://schools.nyc.gov/TeachNYC/
  IncentiveAndScholarshipPrograms/
  FinancialSupportIncomingTeachers/housingsupport.htm
  
  
• The City University of New York (CUNY), Teaching Opportunity Program (TOP)
  http://web.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/programs-of-note/teaching-opportunity-program/introduction.html
  
  
• Math for America NYC
  http://www.mathforamerica.org/nyc

• Funding for those who already hold a New York State teaching certificate.
  The Teachers of Tomorrow program provides funding to "Participating Districts" associated with the Teachers of Tomorrow program. Each district then determines an individuals eligibility for the program. To determine your eligibility, you will need to contact each "Participating District" (35.15).
  
  
• New York State Military Forces (Army and Air National Guard, and Naval Militia)
  For a list of education benefits available to members of the New York State Military Forces (Army and Air National Guard, and Naval Militia) go to the New York National Guard Education Programs Web site at dmna.state.ny.us/education/education.php .
  
  
• Montgomery GI Bill
  If you have questions in regard to the Montgomery GI Bill go to the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs, GI Bill Web page at http://veterans.ny.gov/education.html.
  
  
• Other New York State Veteran's Benifits
  For information on other New York State Veteran's Benifits see the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs Web site at http://veterans.ny.gov/.
  
  

Information for Insitutions of Higher Education

• Executive Order establishing the New York State Council on Returning Veterans and Their Families http://www.state.ny.us/governor/executive_orders/exeorders/eo_12.html.
  
  
• New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs, Veteran Friendly Campuses
  http://veterans.ny.gov/education.html.
  
  
• Student Veterans of America (SVA), Resources for Colleges and Universities
  http://www.studentveterans.org/resourcelibrary/
  documents/CAMPUSKITforCollegesandUniversities.pdf
  
  
• American Council on Education (ACE) Brochure, Serving Those Who Serve: Making Your Institution Veteran Friendly http://www.acenet.edu/Content/
  NavigationMenu/
  ProgramsServices/MilitaryPrograms/serving/VeteransBrochure.pdf.
  
  
• ACE, Resource Tools for Colleges and Universities http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/
  ProgramsServices/MilitaryPrograms/ResourcesCollegeUniv.htm.
  
  
• ACE, Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services http://militaryguides.acenet.edu/.
  
  
• ACE, Success for Veterans Award Grants to institutions of higher education. http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?
  Section=Press_Releases2&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=32199 .
  
  
• How does your College or University become a Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium Member? http://www.soc.aascu.org/ .
  
  
• United States Department of Education Transition to Teaching grant program
  http://www.ed.gov/programs/transitionteach/index.html.
  
  
• New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Frequently Asked Questions for College Administrators (FAQ). http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/CA/
  Frequently_Asked_Questions_for_College_Administrators .
  
  
• Advisory Council on Military Education - New York (ACME - NY)
  http://www.dantes.doded.mil/dantes_web/organizations/acme/newyork-text.asp .

National Troops to Teachers Program Resources

• For information about the National TTT program, other national recourses related to education, and other national programs that provide funding for education, go to About the National Troops to Teachers Program .

Information related to the national TTT program was compiled from the national web site; however it may not reflect subsequent changes. For the most current information please see the national TTT web site at http://www.proudtoserveagain.com .

Last Updated: July 26, 2010