Resources

🇺🇸 Government Resources for Military-Connected Students

1. Military OneSource: Children, Youth, and Teens Resources

• Overview: Military OneSource offers comprehensive resources tailored for military families, focusing on the unique challenges faced by children and teens in military households.

• Key Features:

  • Directories and tools for child development and education

  • Online learning platforms, webinars, and podcasts

  • Guidance on managing transitions, deployments, and reintegration

• Access: Military OneSource: Children, Youth, and Teens Resources Military OneSourceMilitary OneSource

2. Military Youth and Teen Programs

• Overview: These programs provide year-round support through youth centers, camps, and partnerships, aiming to foster a sense of community and belonging among military-connected youth.

• Key Features:

  • Youth centers equipped with educational and recreational facilities

  • Camps and programs that promote leadership and social skills

  • Partnerships with organizations to provide diverse opportunities

• Access: Military Youth and Teen Programs Military OneSourceOrange Township Public Schools

3. Parenting Resources for Children, Youth, and Teens

• Overview: Provides guidance for parents on supporting their children's emotional and educational needs, especially during transitions and deployments.

• Key Features:

  • Strategies for preparing children for moves and new schools

  • Tips for managing stress and maintaining routines

• Access: Parenting Resources for Children, Youth, and Teens Military OneSource

Other Helpful Resources

1. Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) – Offers educator training and toolkits
   https://www.militarychild.org/

2. Operation Educate the Educators (OEE) – Partnership between MCEC and the DoD
   https://www.militarychild.org/educate-the-educators

3. Blue Star Families – Cultural and community insights from military families
   https://bluestarfam.org/

4. Coloring Colorado – While geared toward English learners, many strategies overlap with CRT and mobile students
   https://www.colorincolorado.org/

5. DoDEA Culturally Responsive Teaching Framework – Department of Defense Education Activity
   https://www.dodea.edu/ (search for CRT training or equity frameworks)