Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

Objective:

1. Describe the children of military families who are eligible for protection under the Compact.
2. Understand the need for legal support in the military-connected student transitions.
3. Recognize and apply the legal requirements schools must consider to support a child of a military family transitioning due to military orders.
4. Recognize and apply the legal requirements to unique cases such as special education services and state-specific legislation.
5. Contact the appropriate military-connected and non-military resources for support.

Topic(s):
  • Military-Connected Students (Purple Star Schools)
Subtopic(s):
  • Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Audience:
  • Administrators
  • School Counselors
  • School Nurses
  • School Psychologists
  • Teachers
Grade Level:
  • (3-5) Upper Elementary
  • (6-8) Middle
  • (9-12) High
  • (K-2) Lower Elementary
Tier:
  • Tier 1 (preventative)
  • Tier 2 (targeted)
  • Tier 3 (intensive)
Module: