New York Troops to Teachers Grant Award

Abstract

New York Troops to Teachers will support state as well as national efforts to recruit and place veterans in full-time teaching positions. While their focus will be on veterans residing in New York, they will also attempt to recruit veterans who will relocate to New York after separation. The NYC Department of Education as recipient will oversee the New York Troops to Teachers program and provide direction on alternative certification routes, preparation for certification achievement and appropriate job placements in the NYC school district. - Increase awareness of the Troops to Teachers program - Assess each veteran’s skill set in order to match with the appropriate grade, school and leadership style of the principal - Provide mentors - Prepare and train veterans in teacher preparation - Resolve challenges faced by veterans to become caring, qualified and competent teachers.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Sep 12, 2018
Source ID
N002441710024

Entities

People

  • Luis Echevarria

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • STEM Education
  • Urban Planning and Geography.