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