1. PRINCETON MILITARY CONNECTED CHILDREN CONFERENCE COLONEL REBECCA I. PORTER, PHD MILITARY CHILD EDUCATION COALITION (MCEC) SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD

2. AGENDA  Introduction to the Issues  Perspectives on Education  Perspectives on Policies  The Way Ahead

3. 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?

4. WHO ARE MILITARY- CONNECTED CHILDREN?  Definitions  Demographics and Incidence

5. WHAT IS THE EXPERIENCE OF A MILITARY-CONNECTED CHILD?  Academic  Social  Emotional

6. WHAT ARE THE NEEDS OF MILITARY CHILDREN?  Identify them  Recognize their strengths  Level the playing field  Develop and encourage Communities of Care

7. PANEL DISCUSSIONS

8. THE WAY AHEAD  Education  Policies  Communities of Care  Call to Action/Commitment to Act