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Military-connected students often face unique challenges related to frequent school moves and parental deployment. This section provides educators and parents with practical tools, guidance, and resources to help students navigate these transitions with stability, support, and success. Whether you're preparing for a move or supporting a child during deployment, these resources are designed to ease the journey and foster resilience.

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🚸 Student Transition Support

For Educators

•  | A guide to understanding school transition challenges and how educators can support military-connected students.
•  | Includes a comprehensive model for student transitions, with toolkits, templates, and checklists for teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• HB 1597 FAQ | Explains how military orders can establish residency for school enrollment under Texas Education Code §25.001.

For Parents

•  | Practical advice for navigating school systems and advocating for your child.
•  | Helps families prepare for and manage frequent school moves.
•  | A creative platform by and for military teens to share experiences and connect.
•  (MCEC) | Offers webinars, videos, and downloadable guides for families and educators.  and 
•  | Breaks down the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
•  | Helps parents understand their rights and advocate for their child’s education.
•  | Find Purple Star Designated campuses in your area.
•  | A free online tool to help families manage school transitions and access resources.
•   | Information on immunization requirements for school enrollment.
•  | A helpful session for parents preparing for school changes.

🎖️ Deployment Support

For Educators

•  | Offers strategies for supporting students emotionally and academically during a parent’s deployment.
•  | From the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, this guide addresses the emotional needs of students experiencing loss or trauma.

For Parents

•  | Comprehensive support for families preparing for, experiencing, or recovering from deployment.
•  | Practical advice for maintaining family stability and communication during deployment.
•  | Guidance on recognizing and responding to children’s emotional needs during a parent’s absence.