Exceptional Family Member Program Courses

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Overview

The courses and videos below help empower family members with special needs to get the most from the Exceptional Family Member Program.

Through these resources, families will learn how to identify eligibility for early intervention services and organize medical and school records, as well as ways to establish a relationship with the school, smart strategies to meet their family’s needs when moving and more. They also provide EFMP Family Support providers with practical tips for helping families enrolled in EFMP on their installation.

Learn more about each of the EFMP courses below.

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These courses support the home, family and body areas of your MilLife.

EFMP info for families

Being a parent and advocating for your child can feel overwhelming, but the following courses offer tips and resources to help you. Learn more about navigating different programs and services your child may qualify for, such as early intervention or individualized education programs, available at school. You can also learn about four federal programs that assist families with special needs, as well as transition services for youth interested in postsecondary education.

Early Intervention Services

Do you have a child age 0-3 with special needs? This course provides basic information on early intervention services that focus on enhancing the capacity of the family to meet the child’s needs.

Length: 20 minutes

The Dispute Process

Are you the parent or guardian of a child with a disability and do not feel the school is meeting their unique needs? Use this course to learn about the dispute process, including tips for productive meetings and the differences between formal and informal approaches. You will also discover how to locate additional helpful resources.

Length: 20 minutes

Introduction to Special Education

Are you concerned that your child is not learning at the same pace or in the same way as their peers? If so, your child may have a special educational need affecting their learning. Take this course to learn how to initiate steps and understand concepts inherent to the special education process.

Length: 25 minutes

EFMP Family Support provider training

Explore the services available for families with special needs. The following six videos offer quick insight into using different resources and tools ─ such as the Special Care Organization Record, which makes it easier for someone else to step into the role of caregiver, if needed. You’ll also discover practical tips for organizing important papers, such as educational documents and medical records.

Building Your EFMP Family Support Program Training Video

How do you build, enhance and support your EFMP Family Support Program? This module takes you through four practical steps to effectively build your program and tailor it to your installation to support military families with special needs. Learn how to grow your knowledge of your current program, identify gaps, implement solutions while promoting your program and provide continuous enhancements to stay connected with your ever-changing community.

Length: 25 minutes

Completing Quality Case Notes

As a service provider, how do you track interactions and progress with families? This module answers that question and more, focusing on the value of case notes, the components that should comprise each case note and the practices for completing quality case notes.

Length: 1 hour

EFMP videos

Explore the services available for families with special needs. The following six videos offer quick insight into using different resources and tools ─ such as the Special Care Organization Record, which makes it easier for someone else to step into the role of caregiver if needed. You’ll also discover practical tips for organizing important papers, such as educational documents and medical records.