Support During Transitions and Deployment

Military-connected students often face unique challenges related to frequent school moves and parental deployment. This section provides educators and parents with practical tools, guidance, and resources to help students navigate these transitions with stability, support, and success. Whether you're preparing for a move or supporting a child during deployment, these resources are designed to ease the journey and foster resilience.

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🚸 Student Transition Support

For Educators

• Education Revolution - Advocacy Booklet | National Military Family Association (NMFA) | A guide to understanding school transition challenges and how educators can support military-connected students.
• Educator Resources - Student Transition | Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) | Includes a comprehensive model for student transitions, with toolkits, templates, and checklists for teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• HB 1597 FAQ | Explains how military orders can establish residency for school enrollment under Texas Education Code §25.001.

For Parents

• A Military Parent's Guide to School Policies and Transitions | Practical advice for navigating school systems and advocating for your child.
• A Military Family’s Guide to School Transitions | Helps families prepare for and manage frequent school moves.
• Empowering the Military Teen | Bloom | A creative platform by and for military teens to share experiences and connect.
• Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) | Offers webinars, videos, and downloadable guides for families and educators. MCEC Quick Checklist for School Moves and MCEC Parents Page
• Parent Guide | Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) | Breaks down the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
• Parents Advocacy Booklet | National Military Family Association (NMFA) | Helps parents understand their rights and advocate for their child’s education.
• Purple Star School Locator | TXSchools.gov | Find Purple Star Designated campuses in your area.
• SchoolQuest | A free online tool to help families manage school transitions and access resources.
• Texas Department of Health Immunization Branch  | Information on immunization requirements for school enrollment.
• Webinar: Easing Transition - What Every Parent Should Know | A helpful session for parents preparing for school changes.

🎖️ Deployment Support

For Educators

• Educator's Guide to Military Child During Deployment | Offers strategies for supporting students emotionally and academically during a parent’s deployment.
• Traumatic Grief in Military Children: Information for Educators | From the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, this guide addresses the emotional needs of students experiencing loss or trauma.

For Parents

• Deployment | National Military Family Association | Comprehensive support for families preparing for, experiencing, or recovering from deployment.
• Deployment Tips for Families | Practical advice for maintaining family stability and communication during deployment.
• Supporting Children and Youth During Deployment | Guidance on recognizing and responding to children’s emotional needs during a parent’s absence.