MCEC Podcast

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

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

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/

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/

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/