Explanation of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children in Missouri and the School Liaison Officer position at Whiteman AFB, MO.

1. School Liaison Officer Whiteman AFB, MO Chi Anne McGrew

2. School Liaison Officer Created as part of the Interstate Compact on the Educational Opportunities of Military Children Missouri June 11, 2008

3. The Military Child Education Compact applies to the children of: Active duty members Members or veterans who are severely injured and medically discharged or retired for a period of one year after medical discharge or retirement; and Members of the uniformed services who die on active duty or as a result of injuries sustained on active duty for a period of one year after death.

4. Public Schools 600,000 attend civilian public schools

5. Problems Transferring academic records Being placed in classes incorrectly because official transcripts do not arrive on time Different prerequisite requirements between states Extracurricular activity eligibility Exit exams Scholarship eligibility

6. Educational Records Schools must share records in a timely manner to expedite roper enrollment and placement of students. Hand carry unofficial copy of transcripts.

7. Immunizations 30 days from date of enrollment

8. Age of Enrollment/ Course Continuation Student allowed to continue enrollment at grade level

9. Eligibility Power of Attorney can be used for enrollment

10. Tuition waived for military child being taken care of by a non-custodial parent.

11. Child can continue to go to school in same district

12. Shall be included in extracurricular activities after a move

13. Graduation Specific courses can be waived if similar coursework has been completed at another school

14. Exit Exams States shall accept: Exit or end of course exams required at sending state National norm-referenced achievement tests Alternative testing

15. Transfers during senior year Diploma can be gained from sending school if requirements are met their, but not at the receiving school

16. School Liaison Deployment can be a stressful time for children. Connect families with teachers, school districts, youth programs to ensure the needs of children are met by providing the necessary support.

17. Registration and Graduation requirements

18. Coordinate school transition

19. Tutoring

20. Information on local school districts

21. Support for home school families

22. Provide resource materials on elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education.

24. Steady pay check

25. Access to health care

26. Good child care system