MCEC Podcast

Grandparents Acting as a Parent

In this podcast, Kaye McKinley talks about what it’s like to be a grandparent in the caregiver role to military-connected grandchildren. She offers some great suggestions and insight for those who find themselves in the position of being the parent again.

Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) http://www.mic3.net/

SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER https://branchta.org/role-school-liaison-officer-slo/

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

State Department of Education Contacts https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html

Military Family Resources- FL Department of Education http://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/military-families

 

Talk to the Teacher- Gifted Children

In this podcast we will discuss the amplified challenges that military kids who are identified as gifted often encounter, as they transition, along with the widely varying policies and approaches to gifted education.  Talk to the Teacher author, Meg Flanagan, also offers parents her insights and a positive approach to corresponding with their child’s teacher with easy to follow prompts when parents send emails or conference with teachers. 

 

Meg Flanagan, founder of Meg Flanagan Education, is a teacher, mom and military spouse. She is dedicated to making the K-12 education experience easier for military families. Meg holds an M.Ed in special education and a BS in elementary education. She is a certified teacher in both elementary and special education in Massachusetts and Virginia.

 

Meg regularly writes for MilitaryOneClick, Military Shoppers, and NextGen MilSpouse. You can find Meg, and MilKids, online on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.

To get actionable solutions to common K-12 school problems, parents should check out Talk to the Teacher by Meg Flanagan

Military Child Education Coalition www.militarychild.org

Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) http://www.mic3.net/

SEC. 5.102 Educational Program Placement (a) The receiving State school shall initially honor placement of the student in educational programs based on current educational assessments conducted at the school in the sending State or participation/placement in like programs in the sending State. Such programs include, but are not limited to: 1) gifted and talented programs; and 2) English as a second language (ESL). The receiving school may perform subsequent evaluations to ensure appropriate placement and continued enrollment of the student in the course(s). The receiving school may allow the student to attend similar educational courses in other schools within the LEA if the receiving school does not offer such programs.

SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER https://branchta.org/role-school-liaison-officer-slo/

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

Center for Parent Information & Resources (Parent Center) https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/

FREE PCS challenge http://megflanagan.com/stress-free-pcs-challenge/

PEEP Family Science

Media can play a critical role in engaging children, parents, and educators in science. Listen in to WGBH’s Executive Producer for PEEP, Marisa Wolsky, and children’s app developer, Jillian Orr, as they talk about the new app, PEEP FAMILY SCIENCE, that can help parents confidently engage in science with their children. PEEP FAMILY SCIENCE app was given a 5-star rating from Common Sense Media for “co-use on and offscreen” by families.

Military Child Education  Coaliton (MCEC):

www.militarychild.org

 

Learn more about Peep and the Big Wide World for Parents at:

http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.com/en/parents/

 

• Links related to MCEC’s previous work with WGBH’s series, Arthur: https://www.militarychild.org/upload/files/resources/MGH_PACT_Guide_Resources_.pdf and https://www.militarychild.org/upload/files/resources/Finding_Your_Own_Way_to_Serve.pdf and the episode featuring Ladonna, whose father is in the Army Corps of Engineers https://pbskids.org/arthur/health/resilience/shelter_story.html

PEEP Family Science was featured in the Military Child Education Coalition November 2018 On the Move publication. (pp. 32-33)

https://issuu.com/militarychildeducationcoalitio/docs/otm_fall_18_digital_edited

 

Learning Heroes

Learning Heroes was founded by Bibb Hubbard to help inform and equip parents to best support their children's educational success in her quest to ensure all students are prepared for life after high school.

Website: www.bealearninghero.org

Readiness Check: www.readinesscheck.org

Here is the link to the Parents2018: Going Beyond Good Grades report.  The free tools and resources, Readiness Check, and the research can all be found on the website. 

Learning Heroes archived webinar from Feb 27 is on their website. The webinar goes into greater detail about the report and provides a perspective from some of their partner organizations, including Texas PTA, EdNavigator, and A Plus Colorado. The webinar is Feb 27 at 2pm eastern. Here is the link. 

 

 

Moving with Exceptional Needs

Parents have you moved with a child who is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)?  Listen in to Dr. Ed Tyner, Dr. Paul Ban and Rebecca Lombardi as they share WHAT’S NEW in EFMP and a TON of resources designed to make multiple transitions easier for families as they move from installation to installation.

Education Directories: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/leaders-service-providers/efmp-special-needs/education-directories

EFMP ROC :https://www.militaryonesource.mil/leaders-service-providers/efmp-special-needs/2018-efmp-roc-toolkit

Moving with an IEP webinar: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/training-resources/webinars/moving-with-an-iep

Department of Defense Special Needs Parent Toolkit:  https://download.militaryonesource.mil/12038/EFMP/PTK_SCORs/ParentToolkit_Apr2014.pdf

General Special Needs Tools & Forms:  https://branchta.org/role-school-liaison-officer-slo/

Interstate Compact: www.mic3.net

Parent Training Centers:  https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/

Exceptional Advocate E-Newsletter: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDODMILITARYONESOURCE/bulletins/228f467

PAVE Partnerships for Action Voices for Empowerment: https://wapave.org/pave-programs/

To find your nearest School Liaison Officer (SLO):  https://branchta.org/role-school-liaison-officer-slo/

Office of Special Needs (OSN) EFMP Update:  https://www.afpc.af.mil/Portals/70/documents/05_BENEFITS%20AND%20ENTITLEMENTS/07_EFMP/Office%20Of%20Special%20Needs.pdf?ver=2018-09-04-125411-637

Parent Chat About Advanced Courses

Tara, Susan and Katja, MCEC For the Sake of the Child podcast hosts, talk from a parent perspective on choosing advanced courses for their children.  Each share their personal experiences and ask questions about course selection (Pre-AP, AP, dual enrollment and honors classes) , GPA, class rank, and weighted grading. 

 

College Board website mentioned in the podcast: https://www.collegeboard.org/

Podcast link that Susan mentioned-- “Paying for College” with College Education Specialist, Kerri Beckert

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-v9z6b-a59a49

To learn more about the Pre-AP Launch go to:  https://pre-ap.collegeboard.org/

Helping Military Children Have Smooth Transitions into DoDEA

In this podcast, Dr. Dell Mc Mullen the director of DoDEA schools in Europe shares some strategies military parents can use to make a smooth transition into a DoDEA school.  Her insights will also address some common concerns and questions parents have as their children transfer.

 

U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity:  https://www.dodea.edu/

 

Student to Student:  https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students

 

Department of Education's Military Affairs Team

In this podcast, learn more about the Department of Education’s Military Affairs Team’s mission and work, collaboration with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), and Department of Education resources available to military-connected students and families.  Hear a message from Secretary DeVos—“Re Think School” and her priorities.

 

Visit the Department of Education’s website at www.ed.gov

Type in “Family” in the search engine.  One of the items that will pop up is “Family and Community Engagement” resources are available under the “Family” and “Community” subtabs 

 

Touching Base newsletter: https://www2.ed.gov/news/newsletters/touchingbase/index.html

 

Parent Training and Information Centers connect parents of children with disabilities with resources. 

https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/

 

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (MIC3): www.mic3.net

Student2Student: https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students

 

Parent to Parent: https://www.militarychild.org/audience/parents

 

Federal Commission on School Safety: https://www.ed.gov/school-safety

 

Seasons of My Military Student: Transition Challenges & Practical Ideas for Military-Connected Children

Listen in to a podcast with educators and authors of Seasons of My Military Student, Dr. Amanda Trimillos and Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman, as they share practical ideas for parents as their military kids go through Seasons of Transition™.  You will also learn more about student exit plans, meeting with the teacher and hear a story about how the Interstate Compact (MIC3) had a direct impact on student success.

Visit our website at: www.mililtarychild.org

To find Seasons of My Military Student visit: https://militaryfamilybooks.com/

More details about the Military Interstate Compact Commission can be found at: http://www.mic3.net/

Top Tips Military Families Need to Know for their College Bound Student: Part 2 "What are Colleges Looking for in a Student"

Please join us for a 2-part series with College Education Specialist, Kerri Beckert at Anchor Collegiate, as she shares important tips military families need to know about preparing their military student for college.

In Part 2- “What are Colleges Looking for in a Student”- we talk about the college search today, tips on classes and admission as well as helpful hints for the OCONUS student.

 

To find the Parent to Parent webinar Susan mentioned in the podcast "Chart Your Course for Success in High School & Beyond"  visit www.militarychild.org/webinars 

 

Kerri’s website and blog Anchor Collegiate: http://anchorcollegiate.com/

Susan mentioned Blog post: "Mind the Gap"  http://anchorcollegiate.com/mind-the-gap/