Student Focused, Partnership Driven
School Liaisons partner with local, state-level educators and other policymakers. These partnerships impact quality Pre-K through 12th-grade educations and allow for tailored support to families, commanders, and total force families in meeting the challenging demands of the military lifestyle. The School Liaison Program provides military-connected children the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, regardless of duty station, deployments, or transition status.
MISSION
The School Liaison Program is committed to outreach, advocacy, and partnership initiatives that generate real-time solutions for military-connected students in grades Pre-K through 12 as they face global educational challenges and transitions.
VISION
To deliver unparalleled educational advocacy, outreach, and partnerships for military-connected students around the globe.
How School Liaisons Assist—
Parent Workshops (e.g. academic support, MIC3, PCSing with School Age Students, Deployment, Resilience, Facing Challenge/Safety)
Education Partnerships (e.g. Career Days, Adopt-A-School, Volunteers)
Military Student Transitions
School Based Youth Sponsorship
School Based Military Student Transition Support Programs
Deployment Support
JROTC Support
DoD/AF STEM Program
STARBASE Program
Military Interstate Compact Compliance (MIC3)
Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC) Support
Grant Opportunities and Federal Impact Aid
FAMILIES
Parent Workshops (e.g. academic support, MIC3, PCSing with School Age Students, Deployment, Resilience, Facing Challenge/Safety)
Education Partnerships (e.g. Career Days, Adopt-A-School, Volunteers)
Military Student Transitions
School Based Youth Sponsorship
School Based Military Student Transition Support Programs
Deployment Support
JROTC Support
DoD/AF STEM Program
STARBASE Program
Military Interstate Compact Compliance (MIC3)
Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC) Support
Grant Opportunities and Federal Impact Aid
Information on local schools and boundaries
Home school support
Inbound and outbound transfers
Graduation requirements
Schools and community outreach
College, Career, and Military Readiness
School and installation-based sponsorship programs
Special Education Policy Navigation (e.g., IEPs and 504 Plans)
Military Interstate Compact Compliance
Scholarship Information
Education Resources and Support
Military Student Transitions
SCHOOLS
Information on local schools and boundaries
Home school support
Inbound and outbound transfers
Graduation requirements
Schools and community outreach
College, Career, and Military Readiness
School and installation-based sponsorship programs
Special Education Policy Navigation (e.g., IEPs and 504 Plans)
Military Interstate Compact Compliance
Scholarship Information
Education Resources and Support
Military Student Transitions
Advise on all PreK-12 Education concerns, trends, initiatives both local and state level
Guidance on school related matters
Facilitates communication between school authorities and installation leadership
Education Community Partnerships and Outreach
Education forums/summits
Quality of Life workings groups
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3)
DoD Military Representative for MIC3 State Council and Compliance
Support of Military Families Strategic Basing Education Program
Family concerns or challenges, community trends
COMMANDERS
Advise on all PreK-12 Education concerns, trends, initiatives both local and state level
Guidance on school related matters
Facilitates communication between school authorities and installation leadership
Education Community Partnerships and Outreach
Education forums/summits
Quality of Life workings groups
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3)
DoD Military Representative for MIC3 State Council and Compliance
Support of Military Families Strategic Basing Education Program
Family concerns or challenges, community trends
Core Focus Areas
Installation, School, and Community Support
We facilitate communication among parents, military leaders, and schools. In order to address issues at the local level and build relationships with community stakeholders, many installations School Liaisons have established educational town hall meetings, summits, or educational working groups.
JROTC, STEM, and Scholarship Opportunities
School Liaisons leverage installation and school resources such as Education and Training Flight and Career Centers to provide military-connected students access to post-secondary information and opportunities.
Homeschool Support
We facilitate communication among parents, military leaders, and schools. In order to address issues at the local level and build relationships with community stakeholders, many installations School Liaisons have established educational town hall meetings, summits, or educational working groups.
Special Education Navigation
School Liaisons assist families to navigate through the complex area of Special Education including but not limited to special education law and policy, parental and student self-advocacy, Individualized Education Plans (IEP), and 504 Plans.
Community Relations, Partnerships, and Outreach
School Liaisons create a network of parents, community stakeholders, military and civilian personnel to support installation communities and school systems.