School Liaisons and School Districts Partnering Together to Support Military-Connected Students Postsecondary Planning and Readiness

Learn more about how school liaisons help military-connected students, including those with special needs, prepare for successful transitions to life after high school. This episode highlights the way school liaisons promote the relationship between families and school systems and inform educators about the unique needs of military-connected youth — especially the challenges of frequent moves. Learn about tools and resources to help ensure smooth education transitions, whether you are moving to a new district or overseas.

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Learn more about the benefits of the School Liaison Program at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/school-liaison-program/.

Use the MilitaryINSTALLATIONS website to find your local School Liaison Program office: https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/?looking-for-a=program/program-service=12/focus=program.

Visit Military OneSource to learn more about how to prepare for your child’s higher education at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/higher-education-for-your-children/.

Check out this OneOp blog to learn about the roles students, parents and providers play in helping students transition into college: Students With Learning Disabilities Transitioning Into College.

Learn about professional skills that can help individuals with disabilities transition into the workforce: Professionalism Skills for Individuals With Disabilities.

Students with disabilities, their family members and professionals who support them can find useful tips from the OneOp Centers for Independent Living vlog series:

• Part One – Overview of Centers for Independent Living and Administration for Community Living 
• Part Two – Centers for Independent Living: Preparing Parents and Caregivers
• Part Three – Centers for Independent Living: Aging and Disability Networks
• Part Four – Centers for Independent Living: Advocacy and Self-Determination
• Part Five – Centers for Independent Living – Employment Services
• Part Six – Centers for Independent Living: Person-Centered Planning
• Part Seven – Centers for Independent Living: Preventing Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
• Part Eight – Centers for Independent Living: Peer Support
• Part Nine – Centers for Independent Living: Caregiver Support Services