Hot Topics

H o t   J o b s !!  Click here for statewide vacancy list prepared by your AZTTT staff. (updated 12/6/09) 

• HOT! Buckeye Union HS is searching for a NCO Air Force JROTC instructor for immediate position.  If interested, contact John by email or at 800-830-2134.  There are also Officer positions available for SY10-11 at Agua Fria HS (in Avondale), Catalina Magnet HS (in Tucson), Nogales HS, and at Desert Ridge HS (in Mesa).

• HOT!  There are 3 Officer/Warrant Army JROTC instructor immediate positions - Globe HS (in Globe), Buena HS (in Sierra Vista), and Sinagua HS (in Flagstaff).  If interested, contact John by email or oat 800-830-2134.

• HOT! Pima Partnership Academy (link), a Tucson charter school, is searching for a 7th/8th grade English/Language Arts teacher.  If interested, contact John by email or at 800-830-2134.

• Peoria USD will host a teacher Job Fair March 2nd - click here to view flyer.

• EAGLE College Prep Elementary (K-5, @ 27th Ave & Baseline) is hosting a teacher Job Fair February 27th - click here for info.

• Get ready and save the date!  The Great Arizona Teach-In is set for Saturday, May 15th.  Registration will soon be available online by clicking here.  This annual event brings hundreds of Arizona districts and charter organizations together for the "grand-daddy" recruitment fair.

• Senator McCain's Legislative Assistant will visit AZTTT 2/17 and wants to hear from TTT teachers!  An open forum session with Brandon Ashley is planned for 2/17 1800-1930 at the AZTTT Office. See flyer.  Please RSVP to Josie by email or calling 800-830-2134.

• Upcoming Troops to Teachers "Teach as a Next Career" Seminars.

  • Yuma 2/25/10 (flyer)  SPOUSES INTERESTED IN TEACHING CAREERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!  ALSO LEARN ABOUT THE NEW YUMA HIRE-IN-ADVANCE PROGRAM - BE HIRED TO TEACH IN YUMA UP TO TWO YEARS BEFORE RETIREMENT OR SEPARATION!

  • Papago Military Reservation (AZ National Guard, Solider Support Center) - 6/4/10

  • Fort Huachuca - 6/17/10

  • Davis-Monthan AFB - 6/18/10

  • Luke AFB - 6/25/10

  • MCAS Yuma - 6/30/10

•  2nd Annual Arizona Women's Military Conference scheduled for 5/21/10 in Phoenix.  See flyer.

•      Prudential and Liberty Mutual have partnered with AZTTT and introduce specific "discounts" for Troops to the Teachers members.  Click here for a flyer.  To contact our partner Personal Agent, Jenifer Romano, click here.  Click here for specific resources at Liberty Mutual's Learn Return program, designed just for teachers.  For a  worksheeet and planning kit click here.  If you may be interested in pursuing a career as a Financial Services Associate, see this brochure and contact Jennifer.

• The American Red Cross is offering a special professional development opportunity for teachers.  For information on the "Exploring Humanitarian Law" free workshop for teachers scheduled for 1/30 in Phoenix, click here.  Learn about other opportunities for teachers provided by the American Red Cross, click here.

• Legislation introduced to enhance TTT by Senators McCain and Bennet with Representatives Petri, Courtney and Matsui.  Click here to see press release and details.  Follow the Bill's progress here - search "by bill number" and enter HR3943.

• TTTAZ Partners with the Phoenix Teaching Fellows.  Begin teaching in August 2010 in Madison, Phoenix, or Roosevelt Elementary Districts through this unique preparation pathway.  Click here for details.

• Discount AEPA Study Guides!!! XamOnline, a leader in teacher certification study guides, "Gives Back" to the Troops by offering TTT members a 20% discount on preparation guides.  Click here for discount coupon.  Click here to view their available AEPA study guides.  For a free math AEPA diagnostic test prepared by XamOnline, click here. 

• Certify in 9 months - see Teacher Ready program - complete 7 online modules ($3,745), pass (3) Florida certification exams ($480), obtain Florida certification and reciprocate to Arizona ($60). 

• Stipend and Bonus Rule Changes

  • For participants registering after September 15, 2005

  • CCheck here to review school Stipend/Bonus Eligibility

    
Next AEPA Testing Date:  March 27th
Regular Registration Deadline:  February 26th
Late Registration Deadline:  March 12th (additional $30 fee)
Emergency Registration Deadline:  March 19th (additional ($50 fee)
Results Post:  April 26th

To Register:  http://www.aepa.nesinc.com/AZ11_regoptions.asp

For  study guides prepared by the testing company: http://www.aepa.nesinc.com/AZ_viewSG_opener.asp

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http://www.xamonline.com/browse/Arizona (see 20% discount coupon in "hot topics" box above)
http://www.mo-media.com/aepa/
http://www.flashcardsecrets.com/aepa/