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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 14, 2019
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
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
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
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
Thursday Jan 31, 2019
Thursday Jan 31, 2019
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/
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
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/
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
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 student for college.
Listen in to Part 1- “Paying for College”- where we discuss FAFSA, money and what to consider when looking at the cost of college.
Find the Parent to Parent webinars Completing the FAFSA & CSS or Using Grants & Scholarships at https://www.militarychild.org/webinars
Some of the sites Kerri mentioned in the interview:
Kerri’s website and blog Anchor Collegiate: http://anchorcollegiate.com/
https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/yellow_ribbon/yellow_ribbon_info_schools.asp
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
MOAA loans and grants http://www.moaa.org/loans/
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Georgeann McRaven, the wife of retired Navy Admiral Bill McRaven, offers words of wisdom on building strong families after 36 years of marriage and 17 military moves. Listen in to hear her advice about making friends, the high school years and staying connected.
Creating Strong Families webinar link: https://events-na5.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/968319730/en/events/event/private/1825780098/1835195351/event_registration.html?connect-session=na5breezbursdqzqthc2i6hb&sco-id=2038875053&_charset_=utf-8
“Change the World by Making Your Bed” University of Texas at Austin, 2014 Commencement Address speech by Admiral William McRaven https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6OoCaGsz94
“One person can change the world by giving people hope-The power of hope-life is not fair and you will fail often”
Eligibility for Extracurricular Participation (a) State and local education agencies shall facilitate the opportunity for transitioning military children’s inclusion in extracurricular activities, regardless of application deadlines, with consultation with the state high school athletic association, to the extent they are otherwise qualified. Application deadlines include tryouts, summer conditioning and other coach or district pre-requisites. www.mic3.net
Family Dinner Project www.thefamilydinnerproject.org
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
In this podcast military spouse Lynda MacFarland and her daughter Maggie Phillips share insight on open communication in their family and share some uplifting stories about the military life experience.
Register for the MCEC National Training Seminar (NTS) being held July 23-25 at Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel by visiting our website at:
To learn more about Drowning in Lemonade check out Lynda’s blog at: https://drowning-in-lemonade.com/
School Liaison Officers (SLOs) are the primary point of contacts on military installation for school-related issues, and exist to assist families whose children’s education is affected by military life.
https://branchta.org/role-school-liaison-officer-slo/
Student to Student Program
MCEC provides support to military-connected and civilian students through our student-led, peer-to-peer mentoring programs at the K-12 levels.
Elementary Student 2 Student™ (eS2S™), Junior Student 2 Student® (JS2S™), and Student 2 Student® (S2S™) serve the purpose to ease transitions, and create a positive environment for any new student. To hear more about this program visit our website and click on the audio link:
https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students
Tell Me a Story
The MCEC Tell Me A Story® program is an initiative created to empower our military connected children by using literature and their own stories.
Stories have the capacity to open family discussions on potentially difficult topics, such as family separation, deployment, moving, grief, and crisis. To find out more or to initiate a TMAS event in your community visit:
https://www.militarychild.org/programs/tell-me-a-story-tmas
Thursday Jan 03, 2019
Thursday Jan 03, 2019
MCEC board member, Dr. Cortez Dial, talks about some of the common roadblocks military children encounter as they transition from school to school along with a practical support that schools can provide to help parents best prepare as their children move from place to place.
To listen to the podcast interview between MCEC CEO and President Dr. Mary Keller and Eric Waldo titled “The Children That Serve, Too: The Sons and Daughters of Our Military Members” at swampED that I mentioned in the introduction click: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/210-children-that-serve-too-sons-daughters-our-military/id1342818436?i=1000425727894&mt=2
To learn more about the Military Student Transition Consultant (MSTC) Program visit: https://www.militarychild.org/programs/military-student-transition-consultants-mstc
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, Senior Advisor for Common Sense Media and author of Media Moms & Digital Dads: A Fact Not Fear Approach to Parenting in the Digital Age answers parent’s questions and offers insight and practical advice about establishing screen time boundaries.
Military Child Education Coalition
Media Moms & Digital Dads: A Fact Not Fear Approach to Parenting in the Digital Age can be found at:
http://www.yaldatuhls.com/wpcontent/uploads/2014/01/PressKit.MMDD_.FINAL_.pdf
Common Sense Media
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Family Media Plan
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/media/Pages/default.aspx
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
What can military parents do to lay the foundation for open communication with their kids? This podcast on communication and love is the second in a monthly series with pediatrician Dr. Ken Ginsburg, who is the Co-Founder and Director of the Center for Parent and Teen Communication, author Raising Kids to Thrive. Listen in as he shares advice on effective listening and how to express love to our kids during times of separation.
https://parentandteen.com/supporting-military-families/