School Liaison Officer Whiteman AFB, MO

Chi Anne McGrew

School Liaison Officer

Created as part of the Interstate Compact on the Educational Opportunities of Military Children

Missouri June 11, 2008

The Military Child Education Compact applies to the children of:Active duty membersMembers or veterans who are

severely injured and medically discharged or retired for a period of one year after medical discharge or retirement; and

Members of the uniformed services who die on active duty or as a result of injuries sustained on active duty for a period of one year after death.

Public Schools600,000

attend civilian public schools

Problems

◦Transferring academic records

◦Being placed in classes incorrectly because

official transcripts do not arrive on time

◦Different prerequisite requirements

between states

◦Extracurricular activity eligibility

◦Exit exams

◦Scholarship eligibility

Educational RecordsSchools must share records in a timely manner to expedite roper enrollment and placement of students.Hand carry unofficial copy of transcripts.

Immunizations

30 days from date of enrollment

Age of Enrollment/ Course Continuation

Student allowed to continue enrollment at grade level

EligibilityPower of Attorney can be used

for enrollment

Tuition waived for military child being taken care of by a non-custodial parent.

Child can continue to go to school in same district

Shall be included in extracurricular activities after a move

Graduation

Specific courses can be waived if similar coursework has been completed at another school

Exit ExamsStates shall accept:1.Exit or end of course exams required

at sending state2.National norm-referenced

achievement tests3.Alternative testing

Transfers during senior yearDiploma can be gained from sending school if requirements are met their, but not at the receiving school

School Liaison

Deployment can be a stressful time for children.

Connect families with teachers, school districts, youth programs to ensure the needs of children are met by providing the necessary support.

Registration and Graduation requirements

Coordinate school transition

Tutoring

Information on local school districts

Support for home school families

Provide resource materials on elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education.

Stability in military life- each family has at least one income

• Place to live

• Steady pay check

• Access to health care

• Good child care system

• Involved in schools- encourage high

performance and high standards