“Kids Who Also Serve” Are Focus of Dallas Conference
Jul 23 2008
On July 23-25, 2008, the Military Child Education Coalition will hold its 10th National Conference in Dallas. In the seven years since the launch of the global war on terror, American Military Service Personnel and their families have endured challenges beyond the regular call of duty. More than 700,000 children have seen a parent deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, and three out of every five Active Duty, Reservists and National Guard members deployed to a warzone have family responsibilities. Reflecting on its theme of “For the Sake of the Child. For the Good of the World,” the conference will showcase the ways by which the MCEC and communities around the country are making a positive difference in the lives of the more than 1.5 million military-connected children around the world.
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates will mark the MCEC’s 10th anniversary by giving the keynote address. Top business, education and psychology experts will discuss the educational and emotional needs of military children, and the powerful tools and innovative programs being implemented around the world to meet those needs. Featured speakers also include best-selling author Jim Collins, top military officials and a military family charting their own new normal after the setback of physical injury from war.
For a complete itinerary, including a list of the distinuished speakers, visit the Military Child Education Coalition’s Web site, or view the MCEC pre-conference brochure online.
