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Morning General Session
Morning General Session
Presenters: Amanda Wood and Georgia McKown
Presenters: Amanda Wood and Georgia McKown
Military Child Education Coalition
Military Child Education Coalition
Topic: Second Edition of Purple Star Report by Columbia University
Topic: Second Edition of Purple Star Report by Columbia University
Second Edition of Purple Star Report by Columbia University
To better understand the landscape around and impact of the Purple Star program, the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), the initiative’s national advocate, engaged the Center for Public Research and Leadership at Columbia University (CPRL) conducted a study of the Purple Star program across many states. In this report, we summarize the findings of the investigation, assessing the strengths of current initiatives, identifying potential areas of growth, and offering recommendations to guide the improvement of both extant and emergent initiatives.
Workshop 1A: Understanding ACEs of Military Children: The Impacts of Toxic Stress
Workshop 1A: Understanding ACEs of Military Children: The Impacts of Toxic Stress
Presenters: Ms. Marrin Scalone, Virginia
Presenters: Ms. Marrin Scalone, Virginia
Understanding ACEs of Military Children: The Impacts of Toxic Stress
The original ACEs study transformed the face of public health by uncovering the lasting effects of early adversity across the lifespan. Since then, we’ve learned much more on the complexities of trauma. By diving deeper into the military family experience and the impacts of toxic stress, we uncover the vital importance of predictable environments and supportive relationships in our communities.
Workshop 1B: Anchored 4 Life Club
Workshop 1B: Anchored 4 Life Club
Presenters: Principal Cristi Fields, Beverly Gardens Elementary School, Ohio
Presenters: Principal Cristi Fields, Beverly Gardens Elementary School, Ohio
Anchored 4 Life Club
The Anchored 4 Life Club develops leadership skills, enhances life skills, builds confidence, reinforces team building, and offers support to military students and families dealing with a variety of issues.
Workshop 2A: Engaging Military Families
Workshop 2A: Engaging Military Families
Presenters: Dr. Stephanie Shook, Carlos Swan and Zakira Rich
Presenters: Dr. Stephanie Shook, Carlos Swan and Zakira Rich
Cumberland County Schools, North Carolina
Cumberland County Schools, North Carolina
Engaging Military Families
This breakout session will take you through the development of a support program for military-connected families: supporting military family’s educational needs through development of a Military Family Advisory Council Military Child Taskforce, and community support/partnerships are available to develop a collaborative culture of high expectations for students and staff.
Workshop 2B: Nurturing STEM in Early Childhood
Workshop 2B: Nurturing STEM in Early Childhood
for Military Families
for Military Families
Presenters: Professor Grant Wilson, University of Toledo, Ohio
Presenters: Professor Grant Wilson, University of Toledo, Ohio
Nurturing STEM in Early Childhood for Military Families
The session will provide an overview of the NURTURES program, engage participants in an example family engagement “at home”, introduce facilitation strategies to help adults engage with and enhance science & engineering learning experiences for children, and end with and explanation of opportunities to bring NURTURES to your teachers or families.
Workshop 2C: Supporting Our Soldiers High School Club
Workshop 2C: Supporting Our Soldiers High School Club
Presenters: Coach Chad Marzec, Liberty-Benton High School, Ohio
Presenters: Coach Chad Marzec, Liberty-Benton High School, Ohio
Supporting Our Soldiers High School Club
Supporting Our Soldiers high school club: Best practices in establishing and running a student led support group. This student-led workshop will provide helpful hints and tips in establishing your own military support group. Using our lived experience, we will provide you with thought provoking and actionable steps to help you be successful.
Workshop 3A: Purple Star Program Implementation
Workshop 3A: Purple Star Program Implementation
and Sustainability
and Sustainability
Presenters: Dr. Ashley Bush, Kentucky, Injury Prevention Research Center and
Presenters: Dr. Ashley Bush, Kentucky, Injury Prevention Research Center and
Sarah Jemison, Seven Counties Services Inc., Kentucky
Sarah Jemison, Seven Counties Services Inc., Kentucky
Purple Star Program Implementation and Sustainability
This workshop will look at the non-traditional approach to establishing KY Purple Star Program and ways a non-traditional partner can fill service gaps through marketing, outreach and evaluation support. Work products produced improved through our partnership will be reviewed and discussed and best practices shared.
Workshop 3A: Gardening and Nurturing Our
Workshop 3A: Gardening and Nurturing Our
Military Kids
Military Kids
Presenters: Counselor Tea McCaulla,
Presenters: Counselor Tea McCaulla,
Pickaway-Ross Career Technical Center, Ohio
Pickaway-Ross Career Technical Center, Ohio
Gardening and Nurturing Our Military Kids
Learn how community service projects provide opportunities for students to learn essential skills, create positive learning environments, and lead to lifelong connections.
Workshop 4A: Local Purple Star Schools Partnering with Communities and Businesses for Funding
Workshop 4A: Local Purple Star Schools Partnering with Communities and Businesses for Funding
Presenter: Educator Koby Donohue, Big Walnut Middle School, Ohio
Presenter: Educator Koby Donohue, Big Walnut Middle School, Ohio
Local Purple Star Schools Partnering with Communities and Businesses for Funding
In our District we started to provide Purple Star Scholarships for our military students who are graduating during the current year. Scholarships are an application process and are open to all of our Purple Star students. We worked hard in getting the community involved during the month of April to make this possible for our families and have created quite a following. Currently, we are able to provide two $1000 scholarships for our military connected students.
Workshop 4B: The Power of Building Strong Partnerships with Local Military Installations
Workshop 4B: The Power of Building Strong Partnerships with Local Military Installations
Presenters: Kelsie Carter Military Community Liaison
Presenters: Kelsie Carter Military Community Liaison
for Richland School District
for Richland School District
and Fred Henley, Fort Jackson
and Fred Henley, Fort Jackson
School Liaison Officer, South Carolina
School Liaison Officer, South Carolina
The Power of Building Strong Partnerships with your local Military Installations
As a Purple Star District, your relationships and partnerships with community stakeholders is crucial. Strong partnerships with military installations are imperative for the success of your Purple Star commitment. Providing the best support to your military community creates a space where staff, students and parents can thrive and leverages and obtains support and resources. Join us for this engaging conversation on the Power of Building Stronger Partnerships with your local Military installations.
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