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Every move. Every new school. Every time a military kid starts fresh, there's a story worth hearing and hands-on strategies to help! For educators, family members, and those who work with military families, in this podcast, we listen deeply, learn from experts, and celebrate the lives of military-connected children and young adults. We explore the academic, emotional, and social landscapes they navigate — connecting families and communities to resources, organizations, and schools that help every child show up college-, work-, and life-ready.
Episodes
Feb 25, 2021
Feb 25, 2021
19 min
In our month-long series dedicated to recognizing and honoring black history month, MCEC is joining our country in highlighting members of our extensive community of leaders under the theme “Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future”. Our guest on this week’s episode is Amanda Woodyard MCEC Director of Community Engagement & Outreach for the National Capital Region.
Check out the Military Parent Advocate Volunteers - National Capital Region Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/MCECNationalCapitalRegion
You can learn more about the Military Parent Advocate Volunteers in the National Capital Region by contacting Amanda at amanda.woodyard@miltarychild.org
THIS WEEK’S PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO THE FORT LEE AREA SPOUSES' CLUB.
Feb 20, 2021
Feb 20, 2021
14 min
In our month-long series dedicated to recognizing and honoring black history month, MCEC is joining our country in highlighting members of our extensive community of leaders under the theme “Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future”. Our guest on this week’s episode is Neal Sanders Military Family Liaison and DoDEA Project Manager at Pebble Hills High School in Socorro Independent School District.
Neal Sanders is the Project Coordinator for the Positive Change at Socorro ISD (PCS) grant which is funded by DoDEA. Neal is a graduate of Austin Peay State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business/Public management. As the PCS Grant Coordinator, he has two major roles. First, he is the Military Liaison for Pebble Hills High School. Additionally, he carries out the duties and responsibilities of the PCS grant.
THIS WEEK’S PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO THE ASSOCIATION OF FORT BRAGG SPOUSES’ CLUB.
Feb 11, 2021
Feb 11, 2021
27 min
In our month-long series dedicated to recognizing and honoring black history month, MCEC is joining our country in highlighting members of our extensive community of leaders under the theme “Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future”. Our guest on this week’s episode is MCEC Chairman of the Board, Retired Admiral Cecil D. Haney.
Do you want to know more about today’s guest? Check out our website at: https://www.militarychild.org/about/boards-and-advisors/admiral-ret-cecil-d-haney
THIS WEEK’S PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO THE DOVER SPOUSES’ CLUB.
Feb 4, 2021
Feb 4, 2021
41 min
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.
Jan 28, 2021
Jan 28, 2021
42 min
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 |
Jan 21, 2021
Jan 21, 2021
26 min
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. |
Jan 14, 2021
Jan 14, 2021
18 min
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/
Jan 7, 2021
Jan 7, 2021
23 min
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
Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
21 min
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.
Dec 10, 2020
Dec 10, 2020
24 min
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