Military Connected
Military Connected
Supporting the students and families during times of transition is our utmost priority. When you have questions or concerns, please know that you can contact us. In addition, there are numerous resources available to you. Below are some resources to help guide you.
Valerie Peake, M.Ed.
Associate Director of Federal Programs and Military Connected
Office: 972-316-3669 x409 Mobile: 469-496-6986
Child and Youth Behavioral Military Family Life Counselors, CYB-MFLC offer private and confidential non-medical counseling at no charge to children and family members of active duty, National Guard, Reserve, Department of Defense Civilians, and school staff. They are located on military installations and off-site.
General Resources
Students are eligible for enrollment in Pre-K if they are dependents of:
Active duty uniformed members (parents or official guardians) of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard who have eligible children residing in Texas
Activated or mobilized uniformed members of the Texas National Guard (army or air guard), or activated or mobilized members of the reserve components of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard who have eligible children residing in Texas
Uniformed service members who are missing in action (MIA)
The TEA Student Assessment Division oversees all state-required standardized student testing, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) program.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
The Texas curriculum standards, known as the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills or TEKS, detail what student should know and be able to do by the end of each subject and grade level.
Information about Texas high school graduation requirements are provided.
Special Education Resources
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
EFMP is available to active-duty Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, and Reserve service members when a family member has special needs.
They are located on military installations and offer help with: navigating and educating families about ARD, IEPs, and 504 process, help organize paperwork, prepare families for meetings, address concerns, and help resolve issues.
EFMP + Special Needs | National Military Family Association (NMFA)
NMFA provides additional information and resources on the Exceptional Family Member Program for military families with special needs family members.
SPEDTex is a TEA information center that informs and supports parents, teachers, and anyone committed to the success of children with disabilities.
Information Hubs
Department of Defense funded program providing information on military life at no cost to active duty, Guard, and reserve service members, and their families.
U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)
Provides outreach to local education agencies to support academic achievement and positive educational opportunities outcomes for military children.
Military Impacted Schools Association
A national organization of school superintendents from districts with large military populations.
This site provides online access to a comprehensive range of information about veteran's benefits, education, employment, and health services.
National Military Family Association (NMFA)
A nonprofit organization that provides: spouse scholarships, camps for military kids, and retreats for families reconnected after deployment and for the wounded, ill, or injured.