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Spouses to Teachers:
The Spouses to Teachers Program is in seven states with a large military population and a need for public school teachers.
These states are California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas and Virginia. Based on interest and activity, additional
states may be added in the future.
The primary focus of Spouses to Teachers is an information and counseling resource to help interested spouses understand:
Requirements for state teacher certification
Routes for certification
Most critical teacher needs in the state
Financial assistance for degree completion and certification programs
State specific programs leading to certification
Transfer of certification from state to state
Assistance with locating employment opportunities
Financial assistance will also be available in the form of a reimbursable stipend to help pay for tests required as part of the
certification process, such as the CSET, CBEST or state specific examinations. An eligible spouse may receive reimbursement up to
$599.00. State offices will identify the specific examinations required and provide the spouse a reimbursement authorization
voucher. The voucher along with verification of the cost of the examination(s) may be submitted to DANTES for reimbursement up to
the maximum amount. A web site is available (http://www.spousestoteachers.org/) providing information that will help interested spouses
answer many questions regarding a career in public education. Information links will take spouses to sites such as Recruiting New Teachers,
teacher job search sites, financial aid listings, programs leading to teacher certification, tips on locating teaching positions, and
interview and resume tips among other useful topics. A DANTES Spouses to Teachers program administrator/counselor will be available to
provide general information at 1-800-452-6619, (mailto:SST@voled.doded.mil).
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