“Students at the Center” Educational Resource
May 06 2010
The Department of Defense Education Activity’s (DoDEA’s) Educational Partnership has launched an educational resource for military families, military leaders and school leaders. The resource, “Students at the Center,” provides information on important policies, procedures, and best practices that are critical to supporting the needs of military families’ education.
Available online now at http://www.militaryk12partners.dodea.edu/studentsAtTheCenter/,
the guide offers information focused on the specific needs of the different stakeholders.
For educators serving children from military families in a public school system, the guide offers information on the different military service branches, ranks, and protocols. It also outlines current DOD Initiatives to support schools and the U.S. Department of Education’s Impact Aid program. It also offers insights regarding the issues military families face including frequent transitions and parents deploying.
For families, the guide offers information on navigating the U.S. Education System, choosing a school and being an effective advocate for a child.
For military leaders, “Students at the Center” provides suggestions on supporting military families, forming and strengthening Installation-School Partnerships and ways to enhance communication between Local Education Activities, the military service and families.
The guide will be available May and can be ordered in print format and on CD in through DoD’s Military One Source website.
