School Liaison Program

The role of the School Liaison is to support transitioning military families in obtaining educational information and assistance from local school districts.

The mission of the School Liaison is to mobilize and use community resources to reduce the impact of the mobile military life style on military school-age children and families; to implement predictable support services that assist children and youth with relocations, life transitions and achieving academic success; as well as provide a wide range of resources that facilitate school transitions for parent, students, schools, commanders and communities.

The MCCS Henderson Hall Tutor & Buddy program with Barcroft Elementary School has resumed for this school year. The program provides a great opportunity to be a role model and to help students learn in a fun and interactive way through educational games. Volunteers are needed for the first and third Tuesdays, starting on Tuesday, November 1. Transportation will leave from Bldg. 12 at 10:45 am and return by 12:15 pm. This opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life is open to active duty personnel and civilians. If you are interested, please call the MCCS Henderson Hall Volunteer Opportunities Program Manager at 703-693-1253.
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Home School Legal Defense Association
Home School Legal Defense Association is a nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms. Through annual memberships, HSLDA is tens of thousands of families united in service together, providing a strong voice when and where needed.
www.hslda.org

Homeschool.com
Homeschool.com was created to empower parents to create the ideal school for their child at home! Homeschool.com’s founding principle is to consistently provide resources, information, and support to all homeschooling families.
www.homeschool.com

National Home Education Network
The National Home Education Network exists to encourage and facilitate the vital grassroots work of state and local homeschooling organizations and individuals by providing information, fostering networking and promoting public relations on a national level. NHEN believes there is strength in a diverse network of homeschoolers, and supports the freedom of all individual families to choose home education and to direct such education.
www.nhen.org

VA DOE Home Schooling Information
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/students_parents/private_home/index.shtml

MD DOE Home Schooling Information
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/studentschoolsvcs/student_services_alt/home_schooling/

www.militaryonesource.com
One Source is designed to help with life's issues. Free service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

www.militarychild.org
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) focuses on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. Information on their space camp scholarship and call for the arts contest can be found here.

www.operationmilitarykids.org
Through a network of community partners, OMK provides youth program opportunities for school age, middle school and teenaged youth and connects them to support resources where they live.

www.USA4MilitaryFamilies.org
The USA4 Military Families initiative seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of Military members and their families, particularly as those needs intersect with state public policy. Through state/military partnerships, DoD seeks to develop relationships with states, work with them to remove unnecessary barriers, and significantly improve the quality of life for military families.

www.dodea.edu
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA's) schools serve the children of military service members and Department of Defense civilian employees throughout the world. Additionally, resources on bulling can be found within their download section.

www.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/nclbchecklist.html
This section of the Department of Education website provides an excellent, comprehensive list of questions to ask a prospective new school. The website also includes information on charter school grants and other education options.

www.nmfa.org
NMFA, “The Voice for Military Families,” is dedicated to providing information to and representing the interests of Family members of the uniformed services. In addition to information on deployment, education, Family life and health care, NMFA provides valuable links to other useful sites designed to give you the latest information available. They have a “Back to School” section which includes many links to valuable information on education for students and parents.

www.soarathome.org
SOAR is an innovative program that makes it easy for parents to play an active role in their children’s education. SOAR is designed for military families, and is easily accessible worldwide. Students take an assessment aligned to state standards, and SOAR directs them to individualized tutorials to improve skills where needed. Parents can monitor their children’s progress from anywhere, and are provided with resource materials.

www.tutor.com/military
Free online help is available 24/7 for military members and their families from live, professional, and screened tutors in more than 16 subjects. Tutors available to help with K-12 coursework, introductory college courses, adult education, and career transitions.

www.militaryk12partners.dodea.edu/index.html
The Department of Defense Educational Partnership Directorate has launched a new website focused on providing information that directly relates to the work of educators and administrators in military-connected school systems. The site provides a wealth of information about resources available for schools located around the country that serve military families, and provides information for school liaison officers which will help point schools in the direction of available resources.

No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a landmark in education reform designed to improve student achievement and change the culture of America's schools.

U.S. Department of Education
ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. This site provides data and research, key educational issues, and establishes policy for federal/financial aid.

Military Impacted Schools Association
Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA) is a national organization representing school districts that serve high concentrations of military children. The organization works to provide a continuum of quality education for all military children. MISA works on funding (Impact Aid) legislation, partnerships, and programs for military families. Resources are available on conecctedness, building resilience, military life, transition and deployment.

www.defenselink.mil/mtom
Military Teens on the Move / Military Teens on the Move for Kids is a site designed with military youth in mind and covers topics sorted by age level to include deployment and moving to a new location.

DoDEA Partnership: Students At The Center
The Department of Defense Education Activity's (DoDEA's) Educational Partnership has launched an interactive 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.

DoDEA Partnership: Be Here Toolkit (Attendance Initiative)
DoDEA's attendance initiative provides information on the importance of school attendance with resources for schools and teachers, parents and students, as well as military leaders that can be downloaded.

Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission
Interstate Compact on Educational/Opportunity for Military Children information can be found on this site. Click your state on the interactive map for information.

www.militaryonesource.com
Designed to help with life's issues. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year you can access information.

www.stompproject.org
STOMP is the only National Parent Training and Information Center for military families providing support and advice to military families with individuals with disabilities without regard of the type of medical condition their child has.

www.cec.sped.org
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.

www.ldonline.org
LD Online is the leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD.Parents and teachers of learning disabled children will find helpful articles, multimedia, expert articles, a comprehensive resource guide, and a referral directory for professionals and schools.

www.nectac.org/
NECTAC is the national early childhood technical assistance center supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs. NECTAC serves all 50 states and 10 jurisdictions with an array of services and supports to improve service systems and outcomes for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children with special needs and their families.

www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/index.shtml
VA DOE Special Education

www.msde.maryland.gov/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/
MD DOE Special Education

www.dc.gov/DCPS/About+DCPS/Office+Directory/Office+of+Special+Education
District of Columbia Schools Special Education

www.fcps.edu/dss/sei/index.shtml
Fairfax County Public Schools Parent Resource Center

http://apsva.us/page/2865
Arlington County Public Schools Parent Resource Center

College bound students should meet with their school counselor in order to plan for their schooling beyond high school.

www.fafsa.ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education free application for federal Student aid web site. The web site includes general student aid information; how to get organized before filling out the application; worksheets to help you fill out the application; and application deadlines.

www.studentaid.ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid web site. This web site is for students, parents and counselors who are interested in finding student aid for perspective college bound students. The web site includes applications and forms; information on how to manage student loans; and federal student aid publications, brochures and fact sheets.

www.collegeboard.com
Understand all of your options when it comes to paying for college. We can help you get the latest information about college costs, scholarships, financial aid applications, education loans, and college financing. Useful information on the PSAT, SAT, and Advanced Placement is available.

www.fedmoney.org
The most comprehensive FREE full-text online resource on all U.S. government grants and student financial aid programs. Here you will find detailed and up-to-date information about (1) who can apply, (2) how to apply, (3) full contact info, and much more... for over 130 government grants and loans (scholarships, fellowships, traineeships) related to education!

www.salliemae.com
The nation’s leading provider of student loans, helping millions of Americans achieve the dream of a higher education. The website addresses what to do before college; how to get educational loans; and what to do upon graduation.

www.students.gov
Students. Gov is an official U.S. government web site designed for college students and their Families. Our mission is to provide you with easy access to information and resources from the U.S. Government—all the info you need, in one place, from all parts of the government. Topic area include choosing the right college; applying online for financial aid scholarships; finding summer internships or jobs; learning about careers that interest you; and tapping into government research databases.

www.military.com (click on education)
Find millions of dollars in scholarships and grants exclusively for the military community by clicking on the Education tab and choosing find scholarships.

http://www.mcsfex.net/
United States Marine Corps' Scholarship and Financial Aid Explorer (SFeX)

College Board Examinations
Useful information for students, parents, and educators regarding the PSAT, SAT, and Advanced Placement Examinations.

www.collegeanswer.com
College and financial aid advice, interactive financial aid calculator, scholarship search.

http://www.militaryscholar.org/
The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community.

http://pdf.needalift.org/NAL2009.pdf
The American Legion's scholarship booklet "Need A Lift", is an excellent resource for college bound students.

http://nmcrs.org/
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) is a privite non-profit charitable organization providing financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States. Click on education programs.

http://gibill.va.gov/
Information on the Post 911 GI Bill is provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

www.militaryhandbooks.com/
Choose this handbook from the list provided. Handbook contains the latest information about getting a degree, choosing a school, entrance exams, types of higher education, and paying for college.

www.militaryhandbooks.com/
Choose this handbook from the list provided. Handbook contains the latest information about getting a degree, choosing a school, entrance exams, types of higher education, and paying for college.

www.mcsf.org
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation honors Marines by educating their children through scholarships. Information including eligibility, registration dates/deadlines, and applications can be found on this site.