MCEC Podcast

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. 

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.

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

https://thepromiseact.org/

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

https://thepromiseact.org/2020/12/navy-hires-special-education-attorneys-as-part-of-pilot-program-for-families/

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

S.4049 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

S.4049 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Summary of S.4049 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

www.congress.gov

This podcast has been brought to you thanks to the Hickam Officer Spouses’ Club.

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/

S.4049 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

S.4049 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

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.

www.congress.gov

Partners in Promise | The PROMISE Act

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

2021-NDAA-2021-Signed.pdf (thepromiseact.org)

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:

https://www.road2college.com/

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.

www.road2college.com

https://militaryfamilies.com/military-education/35-scholarships-for-military-connected-students/

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

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.

www.militarychild.org

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

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/

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: Map it Out

Route to Reading: Be Your Child’s Tour Guide

What are the characteristics of effective reading instruction?

Kid Zone!

Remote Literacy Learning: Coaching Steps for Families

Other information:

National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) (see its academic tools chart)

EdReports

This podcast as made possible thanks to the generous support from the Naval Officers' Spouses Club Washington, DC