School Liaison
Student Focused, Partnership Driven
School Liaison
The Air Force School Liaison plays a vital role in supporting parents as they navigate the challenges of military lifestyle, with a particular focus on its impact to their school age children. The School Liaison offers guidance, information, and resources to parents prior to a PCS, upon arrival, and throughout your time stationed at an installation. One of core responsibilities of the School Liaison is to bridge the gap between families, schools, and the military community, helping to facilitate a seamless educational transition and enhancing the educational experience for military children.
How Our School Liaisons Support Military Leadership
School liaisons play an important role in supporting military leadership as they advocate for military-connected students. Listen as school liaisons from across the military service branches discuss the importance of school liaisons in facilitating conversation regarding the quality of education that their students are receiving and searching for opportunities to provide support to force readiness by helping their military-connected students and families thrive. (1:47 minutes)
School Liaisons 101: An Introduction to School Liaisons
School liaisons support military families and their children to help address each family’s unique educational needs. Listen as school liaisons from across the military service branches share their roles in the School Liaison Program and how they support military-connected students through every stage of their educational journey. (3:09 minutes)
What Is the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission, or MIC3? The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission, otherwise known as MIC3, informs parents about legal protections for their children in the school system as they PCS to new installations and schools. Learn from MIC3 commissioners and school liaisons about the program and how MIC3 leaders work to ensure military moves don’t impact students’ access to quality and equal opportunities in learning. (2:26 minutes)
Watch VideoYouth Sponsorship Program: Helping Students Through Transitions
The Youth Sponsorship Program supports students as they transition from one school to the next. Listen as school liaisons from across the military service branches explain how the Youth Sponsorship Program helps new students feel supported as they transition to new installations and provides assistance as they navigate the challenges that come with being a new student. The youth sponsorship opportunity can help to alleviate the stress and lack of connection that new students may face when they walk into a new school. (1:45 minutes)
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Resources
We understand that military life can be demanding, with constant change and relocation. To assist you during this journey, we've compiled a list of resources to help you make informed decisions: Niche: Explore school districts and make informed decisions during house-hunting and relocation. Military Child Care: Register your child for care in the CDC and the School Age Care Program. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI): Access specific data and "report cards" for Washington state schools. Additionally, we encourage you to explore our "Handbook for Parents of School-Age Children" under the "Downloads" tab. This comprehensive guide contains a wealth of information about local schools and offers Washington state-specific guidance.
- Educational Guidance: We work closely with you and your family to identify the best educational setting, whether it's public, private, charter, virtual, or homeschooling, to meet your child's needs.
- Community Connection: We forge vital connections between schools, families, and communities to address the unique requirements of PreK-12 military-connected students.
- Communication Hub: We facilitate communication pathways between families, schools, community stakeholders, and the military, ensuring everyone is aligned in supporting your child's education.
- Tailored Solutions: Our team creates real-time, customized solutions to help military-connected students overcome transitional barriers and bridge educational gaps.
- Partnership Building: We collaborate with community stakeholders to establish platforms for enhanced educational opportunities and lasting partnerships.
- Professional Development: We offer comprehensive professional development for educators, helping them better understand the military lifestyle and its impact on students.
- Resource Network: We construct an extensive resource network to build resilient communities and support military-connected students during parental deployments or separations.
At the School Liaison Office, we are dedicated to empowering military-connected students and their families to thrive academically, no matter where their journey takes them. Your child's education is our priority, and we're here to help every step of the way.
School Liaison
7 W Arnold St, Fairchild AFB, WA 99011
509-247-2559
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