MCEC Podcast

Extraordinary NGR Military Kid Allison talks about youth taking action, family strength and shares her story about what it was like growing up in a community that was not always aware that she had a parent serving.  

 www.militarychild.org

Biden Foundation:

https://bidenfoundation.org/news/month-of-the-military-child-supporting-children-in-national-guard-and-reserve-families/

This podcast has been made possible by the generous support of the Biden Foundation. If you want to know more about the Biden Foundation check out a podcast we did with them in the fall called Back to School with the Biden Foundation.

Back to School with the Biden Foundation https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s5m7i-98ec2e

Service Members, Spouses and Parents--Kelly Morrison and Jenny Hartsock talk about what its like to be dual military/dual branch and common issues like childcare and separation for NGR families.  

www.militarychild.org

Biden Foundation:

https://bidenfoundation.org/news/month-of-the-military-child-supporting-children-in-national-guard-and-reserve-families/

This podcast has been made possible by the generous support of the Biden Foundation. If you want to know more about the Biden Foundation check out a podcast we did with them in the fall called Back to School with the Biden Foundation. You will find the link in the show notes.

Back to School with the Biden Foundation https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s5m7i-98ec2e

Extraordinary Military Kid, Kelsey, talks about moving, friends and offers some great advice to other teens.  Her dad, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, LTC Eric Flake, MD also shares about building a village of hope for all military families with a child with special needs. 

www.militarychild.org

Dr. Paul Ban shares five actions parents with children with special or 2E twice exceptional needs can take when advocating for their children in 504 or IEP meetings, along with sharing his insight about gifted education. Register and join us for the webinar recording referenced in the podcast "School Transitions with a Child with Exceptional Needs"  after you listen to this interview by clicking on the link below.

https://events-na5.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/968319730/en/events/event/private/1825780098/1835195351/event_registration.html?connect-session=na5breezbvidnntssywnshfm&sco-id=2072955164&_charset_=utf-8

Thank you Travis Officers' Spouses' Club for providing generous support for this podcast. 

In this Extraordinary Military Kid interview Stefan shares his experiences about moving from overseas to attend college in the United States without his family.

Jim Clark, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, talks about the partnership that is improving the lives of military families in civilian communities. 

www.militarychild.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: https://www.bgca.org/

Better Together:  https://www.bgca.org/about-us/military/mppp

Find a Club: https://www.bgca.org/get-involved/find-a-club

Youth of the Year Program:  https://www.bgca.org/programs/youth-of-the-year/military-youth-of-the-year

Our Extraordinary Military Kid highlight in this bonus episode is Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Military Youth of the Year Kaila who talks about her experiences as a military kid and her platform during her advocacy work for military kids.  

You can read an article written by Kaila:

https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2018/April/5-things-military-kids-wish-you-knew

Listen in to our "For the Sake of the Child" podcast to hear about the vast array of amazing resources that Sesame Street for Military Families has to offer to help young military-connected children. Children will enjoy hearing their Sesame Street friend, Rosita, share with Louise about how she and her friends on Sesame Street share similar circumstances with military kids.

 Visit Sesame Street for Military Families website at:

https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/

To find out more about the apps that Sabrina mentioned visit:

https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/mobile-apps/

www.militarychild.org

Noah is an Extraordinary Military Kid who talks about lessons that he has learned about "leading from the front".  Listen in to hear his thoughts and  unique perspective about moving Senior year in high school, class rank, college, extracurricular activities, the Student2Student program and Frances Hesselbein leadership program.  Be sure to stay tuned to hear an amazing story about his dad at the end!

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

Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program™ https://www.militarychild.org/programs/frances-hesselbein-student-leadership-program

In this podcast, Kaye McKinley talks about what it’s like to be a grandparent in the caregiver role to military-connected grandchildren. She offers some great suggestions and insight for those who find themselves in the position of being the parent again.

Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) http://www.mic3.net/

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

State Department of Education Contacts https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html

Military Family Resources- FL Department of Education http://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/military-families