Operation: Military Kids Core Program Elements Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual Speak Out for Military Kids Hero Pack Project Mobile Technology Labs

Ready, Set, Go! Training & Resource Manual

Ready, Set, Go! Training Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Ready, Set, Go! Chapter 2: Military Culture Chapter 3: Operation: Military Kids—An Overview and Framework for Implementation Chapter 4: OMK Partners Chapter 5: The Emotional Cycle of Deployment

Ready, Set, Go! Training Contents Chapter 6: Stress & Coping Chapter 7: Impact of Grief, Loss, and Trauma Chapter 8: Fostering Resilience in Children and Youth Chapter 9: Understanding the Influence of the Media Chapter 10: Step Up To Action

Ready, Set, Go! Training Contents Chapter 11: OMK Support Tools Appendix A: Read Ahead Materials Appendix B: Journal Appendix C: Energizers

Ready, Set, Go! Chapter Framework Lesson Plan—includes purpose, training objectives, timeframe, and preparation/materials and activities Training PowerPoint Content—includes slides, materials needed, trainer tips, and “What to Do/What to Say” sections for trainers. Discussion and hands-on activities will help participants understand the topics presented

Ready, Set, Go! Chapter Framework Evaluation—suggested reflection and application questions to measure impact and application of group understanding

How to use the RSG! Manual Train the trainer format OMK Awareness Training Basis for professional conference workshops Training sessions can be trained individually or in sections to tailor training to the needs of local community support networks/teams

How to use the RSG! Manual Overview of OMK Content of RSG! can be used to support and develop the Hero Pack Project, Mobile Technology Lab, and Speak Out for Military Kids programs Information is transferable to other populations/circumstances/situations

Training Materials Provided Flash Drive containing the following materials/resources: Copy of Operation: Military Kids Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual Copy of PowerPoint Slides for Ready, Set, Go! Training presentation

Training Materials Provided Electronic copies of a variety of PDF resources on applicable military related materials “Must Read” Background Material – To increase knowledge of trainers regarding topics presented

RSG! Implementation Guide Overview Chapter 1 – OMK Implementation Framework Chapter 2 – Readying the OMK State Team Chapter 3 - Setting up Local Team for Success Chapter 4 – Implementing Programs to Assist Military Children & Youth

Purpose of the RSG! Implementation Guide Define Your Individual Role as well as Your Organizations Role Form a High Functioning State Team Create Productive Local Support Networks Provide Background Information on the history of OMK

Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK) The Program: Common program initiative for all OMK states Program raises community awareness of issues faced by geographically dispersed military children and youth SOMK is a youth-led program facilitated and supported by adults Youth participants are both civilian and military connected youth SOMK is a community service project that builds awareness and fosters community support 14

Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK) Outcomes: Participants create a Speakers Bureau and presentations, then deliver informative briefings to a variety of audiences throughout the state. Youth gain knowledge and skills in developing creative and informative presentations in a variety of different media. Youth learn about the military lifestyle and culture, and gain empathy for issues that confront military families. 15

Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK) Resources: OMK Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual Speak Out For Military Kids Manual OMK Core Partners Military Points of Contact 16

Hero Pack Project • Outreach effort of Operation: Military Kids (OMK) • Salute to Military Children for their strength and sacrifices made while a parent is deployed • Combined effort of all National OMK Partners • Community Service Project that builds awareness and fosters community support for geographically isolated Military Families Connect Military Youth with local support programs (BGCA Program, 4-H Clubs, etc.)

What is a Hero Pack? • A Hero Pack is a backpack that contains fun and educational material for the Youth and informational material for Parents • Each National OMK partner provides a variety of program items • Our goal is to provide material and activities to keep Youth and deployed Parent connected

Hero Pack Implementation • Youth assemble Hero Packs and write letters of support to the families to include in the backpack • OMK State Teams find local donations to supplement Hero Pack items provided by National OMK Partners • Hero Packs are distributed to deserving Military Children impacted by deployment

Mobile Technology Labs 2 Pods 3 cases per pod 5 Laptops Printer/Scanner/Copier Digital Camera Video Camera Various Software Microsoft Office, Adobe (photoshop, premier), hallmark card studio, etc. Headphones Al necessary cables, extension cords and power strips Starter set of writable cd’s Digital Video Cassettes

Mobile Technology Labs OMK Role and Responsibilities: Develop procedures for how MTL will be requested, delivered, operated, and returned Coordinate Partner use of the MTL Train Partner on facilitating and supervising a MTL Deliver MTL programs through Partner Organizations

Operation: Boots On

Operation: Boots Off

Experience, Operation: Military Kids

Up for the Challenge

Enhance Your Program with Service Learning

Character Education

Babysitting

3, 2, 1 Action! Videography Handbook

4-H 101

Preparing the Youth Development Professional

Discover the Fun

OMK Marketing Materials Pull-up Banner Lanyards Bracelets Partner Dog tags “Flag” Pens Portfolios Tablets OMK Information Cars National OMK Annual Report