MCEC Podcast

Senior military spouse and mentor, Mrs. Ellyn Dunford offers advice to military spouses about moving, managing career, family and the military.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Military Child Education Coalition website: www.militarychild.org

Home of the Chairman Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/HomeoftheChairman/

Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

Student 2 Student: https://www.militarychild.org/programs/student-2-student

Power of Moments: https://store.militarychild.org/search.php?search_query=Power+of+Moments

This podcast was sponsored by HEB.

Senior military spouse and mentor, Mrs. Ellyn Dunford offers advice to military spouses about moving, managing career, family and the military.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Military Child Education Coalition website: www.militarychild.org

Home of the Chairman Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/HomeoftheChairman/

Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

Student 2 Student: https://www.militarychild.org/programs/student-2-student

Power of Moments: https://store.militarychild.org/search.php?search_query=Power+of+Moments

This podcast was sponsored by HEB.

Join us as we chat with Emma Grace as she shares her challenges with finding her path in college and how being a military kid helped her find her future.

"It's sometimes hard to see the finish line."

www.militarychild.org

Samaritans Purse Internship Opportunity:  https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/internship-program/

This podcast was sponsored by HEB.

Join us as we chat with Emma Grace as she shares her challenges with finding her path in college and how being a military kid helped her find her future.

"It's sometimes hard to see the finish line."

www.militarychild.org

Samaritans Purse Internship Opportunity:  https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/internship-program/

This podcast was sponsored by HEB.

In this episode, For the Sake of the Child podcast hosts Katja and Susan talk about common questions that parents have about paying for college.  

Is your child looking to attend post-secondary education after high school?  Are they hoping to qualify for federal financial aid?  Join us for our free webinar on the particulars of filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  We will also discuss the College Scholarship Services (CSS) Profile and explain how this profile may be of importance to your college bound student.

Parent to Parent webinars related to today's podcast:

FAFSA/CSS Profile

http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/recweb4619/event/registration.html

In this episode, For the Sake of the Child podcast hosts Katja and Susan talk about common questions that parents have about paying for college.  

Is your child looking to attend post-secondary education after high school?  Are they hoping to qualify for federal financial aid?  Join us for our free webinar on the particulars of filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  We will also discuss the College Scholarship Services (CSS) Profile and explain how this profile may be of importance to your college bound student.

Parent to Parent webinars related to today's podcast:

FAFSA/CSS Profile

http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/recweb4619/event/registration.html

In this podcast, Rollie Sampson, Military Family Liaison in Moore County Schools, talks about welcoming practices, Impact Aid and preparation for military children for PCS moves. 

https://www.militarychild.org/

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

Military Student Transition Consultant https://www.militarychild.org/programs/military-student-transition-consultants-programs

Student 2 Student https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students

https://www.ncmcs.org/community/military_families

In this podcast, Rollie Sampson, Military Family Liaison in Moore County Schools, talks about welcoming practices, Impact Aid and preparation for military children for PCS moves. 

https://www.militarychild.org/

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

Military Student Transition Consultant https://www.militarychild.org/programs/military-student-transition-consultants-programs

Student 2 Student https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students

https://www.ncmcs.org/community/military_families

Motivated by making positive changes for military children who receive special education services, Michelle Norman, 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Navy Spouse of the Year, and Kaci Mc Carley, MCEC Professional Development Program Manager, are dedicated to raising awareness by participating in the upcoming Congressional Military Family Caucus Summit. 

You are invited to the Congressional Military Family Caucus Summit on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center located in Columbus, GA 8:30 A.M.

Parents for FAPE Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/ParentsforFAPE/

National Defense Authorization Act 2020 Page 136/137:

 https://www.congress.gov/116/crpt/hrpt120/CRPT-116hrpt120.pdf

GAO Report to Congressional Committees: 

https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/691647.pdf

Page 17 "The Marine Corps pays particular attention to customer satisfaction. Marine Corps officials told us that every three years Marine Corps headquarters administers a survey of family members enrolled in the EFMP. We previously reported that organizations may be able to increase customer satisfaction by better understanding customer needs and Page 18 GAO-18-348 Military Personnel organizing services around those needs.33 This survey is one of the primary ways Marine Corps headquarters measures customer satisfaction with family support services at installations worldwide. Marine Corps officials also said this survey helps ensure its EFMP is based on the current needs of families with special needs.”

 This podcast has been made possible because of the generous support from the Wounded Warrior Project.

Motivated by making positive changes for military children who receive special education services, Michelle Norman, 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Navy Spouse of the Year, and Kaci Mc Carley, MCEC Professional Development Program Manager, are dedicated to raising awareness by participating in the upcoming Congressional Military Family Caucus Summit. 

You are invited to the Congressional Military Family Caucus Summit on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center located in Columbus, GA 8:30 A.M.

Parents for FAPE Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/ParentsforFAPE/

National Defense Authorization Act 2020 Page 136/137:

 https://www.congress.gov/116/crpt/hrpt120/CRPT-116hrpt120.pdf

GAO Report to Congressional Committees: 

https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/691647.pdf

Page 17 "The Marine Corps pays particular attention to customer satisfaction. Marine Corps officials told us that every three years Marine Corps headquarters administers a survey of family members enrolled in the EFMP. We previously reported that organizations may be able to increase customer satisfaction by better understanding customer needs and Page 18 GAO-18-348 Military Personnel organizing services around those needs.33 This survey is one of the primary ways Marine Corps headquarters measures customer satisfaction with family support services at installations worldwide. Marine Corps officials also said this survey helps ensure its EFMP is based on the current needs of families with special needs.”

 This podcast has been made possible because of the generous support from the Wounded Warrior Project.