Military Kids Resources
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Interstate Compact
For more Interstate Compact information and resources, including successful transition videos, links to state representatives and more, visit the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission, or MIC3, website. Check out their “Parents” drop-down menu, and view the following publications:
- Successful School Transitions: Guide for Parents, School Officials and Public Administrators
- What is the Compact? Guide for Schools and Parents
- MIC3 Training Toolkit for Parents
Military OneSource’s military-trained consultants are also available 24/7 to help with education consulting and special needs consulting questions. To schedule an appointment, call 800-342-9647, set up a lMilitary OnSource live chat or view international calling options.
Interstate Compact Resources
- Caring for Kids After Trauma and Death
- Talking with Children about War and Violence in the World
- Tough Topic Series: Military Kids
Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families
Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families (Tutor.com/military), funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CMGA), is a program that allows eligible students in grades kindergarten through college to connect to a live tutor online at any time (24/7/361) for one‐to‐one help with homework, studying, test prep and more, at no cost.
To support DoD‐affiliated personnel and their families who are being impacted by COVID‐19 disruptions, DoD Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) leadership temporarily expanded eligibility for Tutor.com/ military. As of April 2020, all DoD service members, civilian personnel and all dependent family members are eligible. DoD military children in grades K‐12, Coast Guard families and DoDEA students who were eligible to use Tutor.com/military prior to April 2020 will continue to access the program as usual.
Resources by Group
American Academy of Pediatrics (Support for Military Children and Adolescents)
This website has resources for working with children of military parents.
Discovery Education
This site has lesson plans and resources for teaching students of all grade levels.
MIC3
This is the official website of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission. The goal of the interstate compact is to remove barriers to educational success imposed on children of military families because of frequent moves and deployment of their parents. The compact seeks to make the transition easier for children of military families so they are afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children, and not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals. Applicable to transfers among public schools, it addresses key education issues encountered by military families in the areas of enrollment, eligibility, placement and graduation.
Military Child Education Coalition
MCEC provides training and leadership to ensure quality, inclusive educational experiences for all military children.
Military Student Mentoring
Our online training program for mentors working with military students. Find information specific to using the MentorConnections Model of school-based mentoring for military students.
Talking with Kids about Tough Topics (NYU)
NYU offers a variety of resources to help educators and parents talk with children about difficult topics.
Tough Topic Series: Military Kids (OSPI)
OSPI has developed a series of fact sheets to help educators understand and support military kids.
Traumatic Grief in Military Children
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed many resources for working with children.
Veterans Day Teacher Guide
Many resources are provided to help with planning a Veteran's Day Assembly, including a downloadable Teacher's Guide.
Army Reserve Family Programs
This is the official website for Army Family Programs, including Army Reserve Child, Youth, and School Services.
Child Care Aware for Military Families (Formerly NACCRRA)
This organization provides information about child care subsidies for active, deployed, or wounded soldiers.
Deployment Health and Readiness Library
This library provides Service members, families, leaders, health care providers, and veterans an easy way to find deployment health and family readiness information. Within this library you'll find access to fact sheets, guides, and other products on a wide variety of topics published by the services and organizations that serve you. You'll also find additional web links to other organizations and resources devoted to the health and well-being of the Service member and their family
Employment Resources for Military Spouses
Military Child Education Coalition
MCEC provides training and leadership to ensure quality, inclusive educational experiences for all military children.
Military Family Network
The purpose is to build supportive connections between military families and community resources.
Military K-12 Partners
This site provides contact information for School Liaison Officers for all branches.
Military Kids Connect
This site helps military kids connect with each other and share common concerns.
Military One Source
Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to support military members and their families with concerns like money management, spouse employment, education, parenting, relocation, deployment, and family members with special needs. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any location in the world.
National Military Family Association (Operation Purple Camp)
This non-profit organization focuses on issues important to military families.
Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Support
The Navy Fleet and Family Support Program offers assistance to all Navy personnel.
School Liaison Officers
This site provides contact information for School Liaison Officers for all branches.
School Liaison Officers, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
This site provides information from the School Liaison Office at JBLM.
Service Members' Legal Rights While on Active Duty
Sesame Street for Military Families
Tutor.com
Tutor.com can connect you to a professional tutor whenever you need one. This service is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to military families.
Washington National Guard Family Programs
This is the official website of the Washington National Guard, including Child and Youth Programs.
Yellow Ribbon Foundation
This organization provides food, clothing, shelter, medical assistance, and education for veterans.
The Interstate Compact also covers children with special needs changing schools
- Special education: If the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act covers your child, your child has the right to comparable services provided by the most current Individualized Education Program, or IEP.
- Reevaluation: The new school system may reevaluate your child’s eligibility for special education services to determine a new IEP.
In addition to provisions in the Interstate Compact, Military OneSource offers these educational resources for families with special needs:
- The Education Directory for Children With Special Needs: The directory provides the information you need to make informed decisions about education and early intervention services.
- Exceptional Family Member Program: Your local installation EFMP Family Support staff can help you identify and access programs and services related to education, outreach, local school and early intervention services.
- Special Needs Consultants: Special needs consultants can be accessed through Military OneSource Exceptional Family Member Program Resources, Options and Consultations. Consultants are available by phone or video to help you navigate the medical and educational needs of your family and connect you with military and community-based support.