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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 Jul 18, 2019
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Dr. Kenneth W. Kizer, Distinguished Professor at the University of California Davis and Dr. Stephen J. Cozza, Professor Psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University, provide a snapshot of what they will be sharing at the MCEC NTS on the report on the Well-Being of Military Families from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Infographic:
https://www.nap.edu/resource/25380/interactive/
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Dr. Melissa Brymer, director of terrorism and disaster programs at the UCLA-Duke National Center for Child Traumatic Stress and an expert on how children deal with stress following disasters shares some of what she will be speaking about at the National Training Seminar. Check out some of the many tools and resources that she shared in the podcast for parents and professionals.
Resources mentioned on the podcast:
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/creating-school-active-shooter-intruder-drills
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-youth-after-community-trauma-tips-educators
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/child-trauma-toolkit-educators
Additional Tools:
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-military-children-traumatic-grief-tips-educators
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/after-service-veteran-families-transition
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
S2S Student Advisory Council member, Carter, is an Extraordinary Military Kid who talks with Debra Longley, S2S Program Manager, about the importance of showing others what right looks like through service. Listen in to the podcast to hear more about his inspiring story of perseverance and legacy.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
In our Independence Day Special podcast, Jaren from the MCEC S2S Student Advisory Council interviews Representative John Carter for Texas’s 31st Congressional District. Their conversation draws attention to the Every Student Succeeds Act and his co-sponsorship of H.R. 1896 — 116th Congress: Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Act that recognizes ALL military-connected students PK-12 in our nation’s public schools.
To learn more about Representative John R. Carter visit: https://carter.house.gov/#dialog
This podcast has been made possible because of the generous support from the Minot Spouses’ Club.
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
In today's podcast you will hear some highlights from students at the 2018 MCEC National Training Seminar. Each of these incredible young leaders shares their own unique story.
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Are you PCSing overseas? In this podcast, Kathleen Facon, Chief of Education Partnership and Resources with the Department of Defense Education Activity, talks about how DoDEA is supporting military-connected students, families, and schools, DoDEA Partnership Grant Program and the Non-DoD School Program.
Do you have additional questions? Visit the Department of Defense Education Activity website at: https://www.dodea.edu/
This podcast has been made possible because of the generous support from the Keesler Spouses’ Club.
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
In today’s podcast Dr. Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth and Dr. Patricia Lester will share their insights and perspective about leveraging military family strengths based upon their experiences from years of research and collaboration.
FOCUS website: www.focusproject.org
FOCUSontheGo! Mobile app info: https://nfrc.ucla.edu/focus-on-the-go
“Sesame Street for Military Families with Rosita” Podcast referenced at the end of the interview that was released in April:
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vnph6-acfbd2
Sesame Street:
https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/
https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/mobile-apps/
Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/
This podcast has been made possible because of the generous support from the Kirtland Spouses’ Club.
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
In this podcast, MCEC Science Advisory Board Co-Chairs, Dr. Rich Lerner and Dr. Stephen Cozza explore the concept of "Convoys of Social Support". You can join us at the MCEC National Training Seminar July 23-25, which will convene key members who provide the convoy of support and equip them with resources, knowledge, and collaboration to continue to support all military children in an educational setting. The 21st National Training Seminar (NTS) is the foremost professional development opportunity for everyone interested in serving and supporting military-connected children.
Read our newest MCEC Spring 2019 On the Move publication referenced in the "After Show"
This podcast has been made possible because of the generous support from the Eielson Officers’ Spouses’ Club .
Thursday May 30, 2019
Thursday May 30, 2019
Shannon Razsadin and Shelley Kimball from the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) discuss what they are seeing surface through the MFAN survey results. They also talk about tools that can help you find and share resources in your local community that you can use to strengthen your physical health, emotional health, and relationships.
This podcast has been made possible because of the generous support from the Nellis Area Spouses’ Club.
www.militaryfamilyadvisorynetwork.org Look at Our Voice tab to read MFAN survey results.
Want to get involved in your community but don’t know where to start? New to the area and hoping to make new friends? Looking for community-based organizations that serve military and veteran families? MilMapSM can help you find and share valuable resources near you.
https://militaryfamilyadvisorynetwork.org/milmap/
MilYou introduces you to information, programs, tools, and resources that you can use to strengthen your physical health, emotional health, and relationships. https://militaryfamilyadvisorynetwork.org/milyou/
Congressional Award https://militaryfamilyadvisorynetwork.org/congressional-award/
Thursday May 23, 2019
Thursday May 23, 2019
Memorial Day might be a solemn day for military families, particularly those who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. In our “Memorial Day Special” podcast, Dr. David Schonfeld talks to educators and parents about helping children experiencing grief. Listen in to gain a better understanding of their unique circumstances during the toughest times.
Show Notes:
https://grievingstudents.org/resources/additional-resources/
Military Line of Duty Deaths https://grievingstudents.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Military-Line-of-Duty-Deaths.pdf
MCEC (Military Child Education Coalition) Programs supporting children, parents, educators and other professionals, helping military children cope with transitions and prepare for excellence and leadership in their educational endeavors. www.militarychild.org
TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) Good Grief camps for child and teen survivors, military mentorship program, survivor seminars for adults. www.taps.org
DoDEA (Department of Defense Educational Activity) A civilian agency of the U.S. Department of Defense that manages K-12 schools for military-connected students in the U.S. and at military bases overseas. It also provides support to more than one million public school students in the U.S. who are part of military families. www.dodea.edu
The Coalition to Support Grieving Students A coalition of leading organizations representing education professionals who have come together with a common conviction: grieving students need the support and care of the school community. www.grievingstudents.org
National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement A national center dedicated to helping schools support their students through crisis and loss. www.schoolcrisiscenter.org