Military Child Education Coalition

The mission of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is to ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military and veteran-connected children affected by mobility, transition, and family separation.

http://www.militarychild.org/

This page provides many resources for schools and families.

Community Crises and Disasters: A Parent’s Guide to Talking with Children of All Ages is designed as a resource that parents can turn to in a time of crisis, or ideally, in advance of a crisis. It provides practical  information  about  children’s  reactions,  and  ideas  about  how  to  support  their  healthy  coping. Stories of three families facing different types of crises illustrate these ideas, and provide a starting point for discussions about supporting children. In addition, detailed suggestions about how to talk with children after a crisis or disaster, with tips for different age groups, accompany each story.

Download Community Crises and Disasters: A Parent’s Guide to Talking with Children of All Ages (https://www.mghpact.org/assets/media/documents/MGH%20PACT%20Guide%20(Talking).pdf)

Some of the transition resources you can view on this page include:

MCEC Courses

• Supporting Veterans’ Children through Transitions
• Supporting Military Children through School Transitions™:  Foundations
• Supporting Military Children through School Transitions™: Social/Emotional Institute
• Click here for College and Career Readiness Resources

MCEC Programs

• Student 2 Student and Junior Student 2 Student and Elementary Student 2 Student
• MCEC Military Student Transition Consultants (MSTC
• MCEC Parent to Parent Program

Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3)

• Know Your Military Child’s Rights Webinar
• 3 Reasons the MIC3 is Crucial for Military Families
• A Few Facts about MIC3
• What Superintendents and Administrators Can Do

Transition Videos

• Military Kids: Getting Highly Mobile Students Ready for the World
• Supporting Veterans' Children through Transitions
• Let's Talk about Changing Schools
• A Spectrum of Things to Consider About Military Kids
• Getting Military Kids with Exceptional Needs Ready for the World
• The Many Challenges of Military Children
• Webinar: Easing Transition – What Every Parent Should Know

Recovery: After a Hurricane from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (http://www.nctsn.org/trauma-types/natural-disasters/hurricanes#tabset-tab-5)

Most families will recover over time, particularly with the support of family, friends, and organizations. The length of recovery will depend in part upon how frightening the hurricane was, whether evacuation from home was necessary, and the extent of the damage and loss. Some families will be able to return to their normal routines rather quickly, while others will have to contend with repairing damage to their home and possessions, finding medical care, and facing financial hardship. Some families will have lost a loved one or a pet. Others will need to deal with school closings or changes in school schedules.  Children's functioning and recovery will be influenced by how their parents and caregivers cope during and after the hurricane. Children often turn to adults for information, comfort, and help. Children do best when parents and teachers remain (or at least appear) calm, answer children's questions honestly, and respond as best they can to requests.

Follow the link here (http://www.nctsn.org/trauma-types/natural-disasters/hurricanes#tabset-tab-5)

Our Vision

Every military child is college, workforce, and life-ready.

Our Mission

To ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military and veteran-connected children affected by mobility, transition, and family separation.

Our Goals

The Military Child Education Coalition will:

1.    Provide responsive and relevant support systems, resources, and products.

2.    Expand the MCEC’s outreach through engagement, advocacy, and partnerships.

3.    Execute a strategic communications plan.

4.    Build a strong, sustainable, and financially sound organization.

http://www.militarychild.org/about-us