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Conversations about the challenges military-connected kids face as they navigate multiple education systems from birth through high school.
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Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
We are fortunate to have Michelle Norman, founder and director of Partners in Promise, back to discuss the Navy EFMP three-year pilot program to expand support for service members enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program. Hear why she's so passionate about special education resources and how this program can have a tremendous impact on all military families.
Show Notes:
Link to Last week’s episode with Partners in Promise: Special Education and Military Families Partners in Promise: Part 1
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Partners in Promise | The PROMISE Act The PROMISE Act asks for increased accountability, standardization and assistance to help special needs and EFMP military families. thepromiseact.org |
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Navy hires special education attorneys as part of pilot program for families | The Promise Act Military family members at a hearing on the Exceptional Family Member Program, Feb. 5, 2020 on Capitol Hill. By ROSE L. THAYER | STARS AND STRIPES Published: December 14, 2020. AUSTIN, Texas – The Navy has hired two special education lawyers as part of a three-year pilot program to expand support for service members enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program. thepromiseact.org |
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Summary of S.4049 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 |
This podcast has been brought to you thanks to the Hickam Officer Spouses’ Club.
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Michelle Norman, Founder & Executive Director, and Jennifer Barnhill Chief Operating Officer, of Partners in PROMISE talk about the Special Education and Military Families issue paper and the “way forward” in protecting the rights of military children in special education.
This podcast has been made possible thanks to Hickam OSC.
Show Notes:
Military Child Education Coalition Issue Paper: Special Education and Military Families https://www.militarychild.org/upload/files/resources/issue%20papers/MCEC_Special_Education_MilitaryFamilies.pdf
https://thepromiseact.org/2021-survey/
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Shown Here: Passed Senate (07/23/2020) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. This bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. |
Partners in Promise | The PROMISE Act
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Partners in Promise | The PROMISE Act The PROMISE Act asks for increased accountability, standardization and assistance to help special needs and EFMP military families. thepromiseact.org |
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
It's college scholarship season and it can be an overwhelming time for parents and students. Podcast host, Susan Sellers and Happy Garner, Master Parent Educator from the MCEC webinar team, share their experiences. They discuss how to start the scholarship search as well as helpful resources and lessons learned.
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support provided by Military Spouses' Club of Albany, GA.
Links for Show Notes:
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The Scoop on Paying For College Road2College provides education, tools, and access to experts to help families make smarter college decisions. We provide trustworthy information on financial aid, college search, private scholarships, merit scholarships, FAFSA, borrowing options, and all things related to paying for college. Our tools match students to colleges offering them the most merit scholarships. |
https://militaryfamilies.com/military-education/35-scholarships-for-military-connected-students/
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35+ scholarships for military-connected students | Military Education | Military Families Headed back to school in 2021 or working on your degree? Here are over 35 military scholarships that can help relieve some financial burden. militaryfamilies.com |
https://www.militarychild.org/webinars
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Webinars - Military Child Education Coalition MCEC Parent to Parent community-based teams are available via webinar to support parents who are remote or not located near a major military installation. |
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
No matter where you are located in the world the MCEC MSC’s, Sue Lopez and Mark Patton, can help with real-world situations and provide assistance in overcoming transitional barriers associated with the military lifestyle.
Contact an MSC today at:
Website: militarychild.org/contact
Phone: (254) 953-1923 ext 1146
email: msc@militarychild.org
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support provided by United Club Spouses & Civilians Association Camp Humphreys United Club in South Korea.
Top Resources mentioned in this podcast:
https://www.militarychild.org/
School Quest https://schoolquest.militarychild.org/
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) http://www.mic3.net/
Installation School Liaison Officers https://www.dodea.edu/partnership/schoolliaisonofficers.cfm
Tutor.com https://military.tutor.com/home
Military One Source https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ 800-342-9647
Cohen Veterans Network https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/
America Serves- 360 care (8 state branches) https://americaserves.org/
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/special-needs/exceptional-family-member/the-exceptional-family-member-program-for-families-with-special-needs
https://branchta.org/maps-military-installations-and-contacts-by-region-state/
MFLC https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/non-medical-counseling/military-and-family-life-counseling
Installation Family Programs- Army Community Services, Fleet and Family Readiness Centers https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/?looking-for-a=program/program-service=26/focus=program
Center for Parent and Teen Communication https://parentandteen.com/
Military One Source https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
College Board https://www.collegeboard.org/
Blue Star Families https://bluestarfam.org/family-life/
Boys and Girls Clubs of America https://www.bgca.org/about-us/military
Child Mind Institute https://childmind.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) https://www.samhsa.gov/
Partners in Promise https://thepromiseact.org/who-we-are/
Understood.org https://www.understood.org/
Wrights Law https://www.wrightslaw.com/
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Deputy Director of the National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL), Dr. Sarah Sayko, seeks to improve awareness about evidence-based literacy information by sharing free resources for improving reading outcomes for both children with dyslexia and for those who are at-risk for literacy-related disabilities.
Show Notes:
What Do We Mean By Evidence-based?
Route to Reading: Be Your Child’s Tour Guide
What are the characteristics of effective reading instruction?
Remote Literacy Learning: Coaching Steps for Families
Other information:
National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) (see its academic tools chart)
This podcast as made possible thanks to the generous support from the Naval Officers' Spouses Club Washington, DC
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Linda tells her story from Student 2 Student® in Harker Heights High School to Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Linda shares stories of empathy, finding herself and helping others belong at one of Texas’s largest universities.
“I knew how it felt not to belong and because I did I wanted to help provide that sense of belonging to others.”
Students
MCEC provides support to military-connected and civilian students through our student-led, peer-to-peer mentoring programs at the K-12 levels.
Student 2 Student® (S2S) is a student-led and faculty-advised program with the mission to take care of new students. An S2S program shows students their new campus, and introduces them to their new community. It provides fun ways for new students to get to know other students, to build new peer groups, and encourage new students to perform better in school. S2S impacts the entire student body by uniting the campus to build a culture of inclusion. The results are improved academic performance and positive peer to peer interactions.
https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students
This podcast as made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB.
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Sierra shares her journey from Washington State to Ukraine and back. She explains how the disappointment of cancelled summer 2020 plans taught her what is truly important.
Then “My journey in becoming a part of Student 2 Student started when I was ten and went to the Military Child Education Conference in Washington, D.C. with my active duty Air Force dad.”
Now“It is great to do things in big numbers…but what makes the biggest difference in the is the one on one interaction you have with individuals…”
This podcast as made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB.
Learn more about S2S here: https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Matthew Wilson, the Executive Director of Oasis Youth Center, talks about how this center and others like it across the country transform the lives of queer youth by creating a safe place to learn, connect, and thrive. Envisioning a world where queer youth are valued in the community, they are committed to creating an affirming space for LGBTQ youth to be proud of who they are.
http://www.oasisyouthcenter.org/
Oasis produces activities, programming and advocacy that:
- Supports and empowers youth
- Creates healthy community
- Provides essential resources
- Promotes cultural diversity
- Advocates for civil rights
Oasis Crisis and Victim Support Services 24-hr Crisis Hotline: 1.800.346.7555
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support provided by the Military & Civilian Spouses' Club of Fort Irwin.
Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) believes every student has the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education. We are a national network of educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters working to make this a reality. https://www.glsen.org/
PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) offers direct support to people
It’s incumbent upon parents, families, friends, and allies to make schools safer for ALL students. PFLAG chapters work directly with schools and stakeholders in their communities, providing support, resources, training, creative programs, and even model policy to create an environment of respect. https://pflag.org/cultivating-respect-safe-schools-all
You are not alone! If you’re looking for a place where LGBTQ youth and their allies can find answers to frequently asked questions or explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more please go to the Trevor Support Center at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/trevor-support-center/
If you or someone you know are thinking about suicide, you deserve immediate help - please call the Trevor Lifeline at 866-488-7386 or by Text START to 678-678
Trevor Project Trainings for Professionals include in-person Ally and CARE trainings designed for adults who work with youth. These trainings help counselors, educators, administrators, school nurses, and social workers discuss LGBTQ-competent suicide prevention. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/education/
The Human Rights Campaign has resources to help you come out and live openly at home, at work and in your community.
https://www.hrc.org/resources/coming-out
CentreLink develops strong, sustainable LGBT community centers and builds a thriving center network that creates healthy, vibrant communities. Serving over 250 LGBTQ community centers across the country in 45 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. https://www.lgbtcenters.org/
The Jason Foundation is dedicated to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators’/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth. https://jasonfoundation.com/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Bailey Shaw shares her amazing journey from Student 2 Student® at Falcon High School in Colorado Springs to college at Arizona State University leading to her ambition and drive to be a teacher and hopefully future Student to Student Sponsor. She explains how she reached back through the core values learned in her S2S club and the Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program to help her transition to college and assist her through a rocky start to her Sophomore year due to Covid.
Frances Hesslebein Student Leadership Program (FHSLP) is a highly selective leader development workshop for exemplary S2S students. This week-long experience is conducted in partnership with the US Military Academy in West Point, New York and US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. https://www.militarychild.org/programs/frances-hesselbein-student-leadership-program
This podcast as made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
"Breathe through the process" suggests one veteran-connected college student to families retiring from the military. As the daughter of a recently retired Army Officer, Hannah understands transition can be unpredictable and concerning. Listen in as we talk together about how she's handling this new chapter in her life as the child of a new retiree.
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support provided by the Tidewater Officer Spouses’ Association.
Hannah is an 18-year-old college student, at Middle Tennessee State, where she's working on a degree for Speech Pathology. She has spent the last 18 years living all over the world with her military family. Her father recently retired from the Army after serving over 20 years.