MCEC Podcast

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/

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 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. 

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

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/