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Students With Special Needs: Transitioning to Adulthood
March 14, 2025, 12:00 a.m. 5 minute read
Exploring options, building a support network and self-advocating are steps students with special needs should take to prepare for their transition to adulthood.
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Special Education: Impact Aid and School Liaisons
March 11, 2025, 12:23 a.m. 6 minute read
Federal Impact Aid helps school districts cover the cost of educating military children, including those needing special education services. Learn about this funding and how it may be spent.
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Healthy, Active Children and Academic Achievement
Feb. 20, 2025, 12:48 a.m. 5 minute read
Nutrition and physical activity are linked to academic achievement, so making sure your children are healthy and active will fuel them to reach their academic goals.
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How to Find Affordable, Quality and Licensed Child Care
Jan. 31, 2025, 8:30 a.m. 9 minute read
Discover resources to help you secure quality, affordable child care and learn how to find out if prospective child care providers are licensed and qualified.
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504 Plan Versus IEP Overview
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:22 a.m. 11 minute read
Both individualized education programs and 504 plans document how children with special needs will reach their education goals. Learn about the differences between IEPs and 504 plans.
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Money Management Strategies for Military Children
Jan. 3, 2025, 7:00 a.m. 13 minute read
It’s never too early to start teaching your kids about money. Encourage them to collect their allowance in a piggy bank whenever they start earning one.
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Boys & Girls Clubs Military Youth of the Year Program
Sept. 24, 2024, 8:00 a.m. 4 minute read
Learn more about the benefits of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Military Youth of the Year program.
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Thank You, Teachers and Child Care Providers
July 22, 2024, 8:00 a.m. 1 minute read
Join the Defense Department in celebrating and thanking our teachers, child care staff and Family Child Care providers who educate and support military-connected children, youth and teens.
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Savings Plans, Student Loans and Scholarships for Military Teens
Dec. 7, 2023, 8:45 a.m. 6 minute read
With the many available scholarships, grants and other options for financial aid, paying for college doesn't have to be intimidating.
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School Options Available to Military Children
Nov. 6, 2023, 2:50 a.m. 7 minute read
The Defense Department is committed to making sure all military children have access to a quality education, especially when families relocate.
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Department of Defense Directory on Early Intervention, Special Education and Related Services in OCONUS Communities
Oct. 13, 2023, 4:26 p.m. 3 minute read
Whether your family is moving to Ansbach, Germany, or Camp Zama, Japan, you'll want to know everything you can about overseas schools, especially if you have children with special educational needs.
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Ways to Support Your Children in School
Oct. 13, 2023, 9:31 a.m. 7 minute read
As a parent, you want to both protect your children and help them be their best. Find tips and resources to help them learn, grow, adjust to new surroundings and do well in school.
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Choosing a Career Path as a Military Youth
Sept. 9, 2022, 8:25 a.m. 3 minute read
Military parents of teens can help their child explore career paths with these resources and tips.
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Ease Back-to-School Transitions With a Military OneSource Education Consultant
Aug. 18, 2022, 8:34 a.m. 2 minute read
A Military OneSource education consultant can ease back-to-school transitions, whether you are considering going back to school, your 5-year-old is starting kindergarten, or your 20-year-old is heading back to college.
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Get Your Child the Right Start With Sure Start
Aug. 17, 2022, 8:18 a.m. 6 minute read
Sure Start is a research-based preschool program offered by Department of Defense Education Activity that serves 4-year-old command-sponsored children stationed at overseas installations.
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