PRINCETON MILITARY CONNECTED CHILDREN CONFERENCE COLONEL REBECCA I. PORTER, PHD MILITARY CHILD EDUCATION COALITION (MCEC) SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA Introduction to the Issues Perspectives on Education Perspectives on Policies The Way Ahead
INTRODUCTION TO THE ISSUES Who are military-connected children? What is the experience of a military-connected child? What are the needs of a military-connected child?
WHO ARE MILITARY- CONNECTED CHILDREN? Definitions Demographics and Incidence
WHAT IS THE EXPERIENCE OF A MILITARY-CONNECTED CHILD? Academic Social Emotional
WHAT ARE THE NEEDS OF MILITARY CHILDREN? Identify them Recognize their strengths Level the playing field Develop and encourage Communities of Care
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
THE WAY AHEAD Education Policies Communities of Care Call to Action/Commitment to Act