Dear Educators,

We have found a wonderful resource for educators that we wish to share with you especially during this time of deployment of the U. S. Military. This resource is the Military Child Education Coalition. According to their website, "The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is working to solve the challenge of helping schools and military installations deliver accurate, timely information to meet transitioning parent and student needs, and in the development and education of children from military families. Our purpose is to share information in order to develop systems and processes to resolve transition issues for military students."

Please use these resources to help students of military personnel. This includes children of those in the reserves which in turn affects many schools. If you have any questions, you may contact Sandra Nolan, snolan@esc12.net.

Sincerely,

Tom Norris

Web sites:

• The Military Child Education Coalition website (off site)
• MCEC Assessment Resource Center (off site) ~ information is provided here concerning every state and the Department of Defense Schools

Documents:

	How to Prepare Our Children and Stay Involved in Their Education During Deployment ~ ( PDF file)
	How Communities Can Support the Children and Families of Those Serving in the National Guard or Reserves ~ ( PDF file)
	Texas Grant Briefing Slides from TETN ~ ( PDF file)