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504 Plan Versus IEP Overview
Article | July 2021
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.
Moving With an Individualized Education Program
Article | September 2021
If you have a child with an individualized education program, don’t be nervous about moving schools. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, ensures that all children with special needs have access to a free, appropriate public education and the tools needed to meet their educational goals — no matter where or how often your family moves.
An Overview of Special Education
Article | September 2021
Special education is designed to meet unique needs of children with special needs, ages 3 through 21.
Special Education and Child Care – The Essentials
September 2020
It takes a lot of involvement to make sure a family member with special needs gets the right education and care. It also requires good communication with child care providers and school administrators and teachers.
Recognizing the Importance of Special Education Law to Families
Article | September 2021
Service attorneys, paralegals and Exceptional Family Member Program Family Support Providers from around the world participated in a five-day, joint-service legal training on special education law.
Students With Special Needs: Transitioning to Adulthood
Article | July 2021
Exploring options, building a support network and self-advocating are steps students with special needs should take to prepare for their transition to adulthood.
An Overview of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
Article | September 2021
Every child deserves a quality education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ensures that all children with special needs have access to a “free appropriate public education” and they have the necessary tools to meet their educational goals.
The Interstate Compact Makes Changing Schools Easier for Military Children
Article | January 2022
When moving to a new duty station means going to a new state as well as a new school for your kids, rest assured that the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children is designed to make the transition smooth.
An Overview of Adults With Special Needs
Article | March 2022
Supporting adult family members with complex needs may involve collaboration with a variety of support systems and community-based services.
Higher Education for Your Children – The Essentials
Essentials | January 2022
Military OneSource stands by your side with information and resources so you can support your child’s education. Military families have several options when it comes to financing your youth’s college or trade school education, including scholarships, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits, education grants, loans and college savings programs. Your children’s goals are as important as your own, and Military OneSource has your back as you plan for this milestone.
Advance Enrollment for Military Children
Article | May 2022
Advance Enrollment, an initiative that enables parents to pre-enroll their children in a school district before they arrive at their PCS destination, is now the policy in 34 states.
Coping with Standardized Testing Systems When You Change Schools
Article | January 2022
Whether it’s your first move or your fifth, even the most organized military parents need help navigating a new school district’s standardized testing system.
What to Hand Carry When You Move
Article | February 2022
Make the first days of your permanent change of station as smooth as possible. Important items should be carried personally, by hand, rather than going with a mover. From important documents to materials you need on day one, here’s what to keep close.
Military Families: How You Can Advocate for Your Child With Special Needs
Article | November 2021
All parents advocate — speak on behalf of their child — for their child’s needs to teachers, doctors and others so their child can grow up happy and successful. Advocacy can include learning laws, finding resources and even representing your child to special program administrators, school boards and others.
Free, Confidential Face-to-Face Non-medical Counseling
Article | November 2019
Sometimes strength means asking for help. Military OneSource and the Military and Family Life Counseling Program offer free, confidential, face-to-face non-medical counseling to support you with military and family life challenges like preparing for and handling a move or nurturing a relationship with a deployed spouse.
Accessing and Updating Your Military OneSource Account
Article | February 2022
With the breadth of information publicly available on Military OneSource, you may wonder why you need a Military OneSource account, how to update your password or who to contact if you need help troubleshooting your account. Behind the Military OneSource login, you get access to many tools and additional content.
PCS & Military Moves
General | August 2021
Military OneSource makes it easy to connect with experts for immediate moving help, access powerful planning tools and get proven, practical moving information and resources on things like permanent change of station, staying safe while moving during COVID-19 and more.
Expanded Hourly Child Care Options
February 2022
The Department of Defense offers military parents a variety of child care services so each family can find a solution that fits their needs. Military OneSource now provides MilParents another way to find hourly child care.
Taxes — Resources
Resources | February 2022
As a service member or eligible family member, you can take advantage of several resources and services that can make tax time easier. Tap into 100% free tax and financial counseling, secure online preparation and free tax filing, and information. …
Changing Schools – The Essentials
Essentials | May 2022
Relocation is part of military life. Every few years your family may be required to move, possibly across the county or to another country. Relocating a school-aged child includes its own unique challenges and responsibilities. Military OneSource provides practical information on enrollment, placement and attendance, as well as other helpful intel you’ll need to successfully help your children navigate these transitions and build lifelong resiliency.
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