The MCEC Student 2 Student Program

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Don't miss out on our Virtual Global Training Summit on August 1! Join us for a half-day of free sessions, starting with a Master Class and exploring various Distinguished Lecture options. Register now at https://bit.ly/3RGiUwK

In this powerful discussion, Keygan Miller from The Trevor Project shares the organization’s mission to support and empower LGBTQ+ youth. The conversation highlights the importance of education, acceptance, and creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, especially in the military community.

🎧 https://apple.co/3WqKK2I

Exciting news! The latest issue of "On The Move Magazine" is here, featuring 20 years of the MCEC Student 2 Student Program, breakthroughs in military youth mental health, and valuable insights on supporting military children with special needs. Check it out now! https://bit.ly/4f3ix9n

Check out this insightful conversation on building resilience skills for military-connected youth. Dr. Rachel Millstein and Stacie Fredriksson with Home Base, discuss programs that can help navigate the unique challenges of their highly mobile lifestyle. 🎧 https://apple.co/3W0T87p

Sponsored by the Naval Officers' Spouses' Club of San Diego

Happy Birthday, America! What are your favorite traditions?

Exciting conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Connors and Dr. Samantha Reaves on leveraging data for enhancing school mental health support systems. Discover the significance of system and individual level data in assessing program quality and driving improvements.

🎧 https://apple.co/4cDKSkM

Sponsored by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Let's inspire our children to embrace an active lifestyle and break free from screens! Join us as we delve into strategies for promoting healthy habits that last a lifetime.

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Join us for this webinar as we explore ways to support military-connected students in building strong social connections for their overall well-being and success.

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MCEC proudly supports every military kid just the way they are.

Lisa Howard, VP of Government Affairs & Community Engagement at The Barry Robinson Center, sheds light on mental health in the military community, sharing personal experiences and advocating for open conversations to combat stigma.

🎧 https://apple.co/3VR6cxs

: Celebrating Freedom

Happy to all dads near and far! Thank you for all you do! ❤️

Join us in supporting our military families by learning effective strategies to help children navigate conflicts and develop strong communication skills.

Register today! https://bit.ly/3VIxgik

Happy and Happy 249th Birthday to the U.S. Army! 🇺🇸

Join us as we explore ways to support our military kids in developing positive coping strategies. Discover how you can help them reframe events as challenges rather than traumas, emphasizing open communication, quality time, and emotional management.

Register today! https://bit.ly/45nEMSY

🎙️ Check out our latest podcast episode featuring Shelly Ramos, Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission - MIC3 Texas State Commissioner, as she discusses three real-life case studies that demonstrate how the MIC3 supports military families during educational transitions.

🎧 https://apple.co/3VGd2Ga

Sponsored by the Scott Spouses’ Club

Supporting military teens through the challenges of growth and change. Join us to learn valuable insights and effective strategies for fostering lifelong healthy communication between parents and adolescents.

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Join our webinar to discover the secrets of building a strong family and nurturing important relationships during military transitions.

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Dr. Sharon Hoover joins us to discuss the importance of prioritizing the mental health and well-being of students in schools, and how multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) provide a framework that supports the “whole child."

🎧 https://apple.co/4aPW38k

Sponsored by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

We celebrate community partnerships! Less than a week left to submit your Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award application! Share how you’re making a difference for military kids in your community. Deadline is June 7.

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Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Awards - Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®) The Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award™ recognizes successful partnerships and projects that ultimately benefit military-connected children.

Unlocking the potential of military-connected children: Join us in exploring life skills that go beyond the classroom, empowering them to thrive in college, work, and life!

Register today! https://bit.ly/3Ra8FAd

So proud to highlight our 9-12 grade Call for the Arts winners! These are so talented! Check out their amazing work: https://bit.ly/3KpVebN

1st Place – Charity, Louisiana, U.S. Navy
2nd Place – Natalie, North Carolina, U.S. Air Force
3rd Place – Genevieve, California, U.S. Coast Guard
Spotlight – Kyler, Kentucky, U.S. Army

From Alabama to Turkey, these kids inspired us with their stories and creativity! Congratulations to our 6-8 grade Call for the Arts winners! See their art here: https://bit.ly/3KpVebN

1st Place – Annabelle, Alabama, U.S. Army
2nd Place – Amaris, Germany, U.S. Army
3rd Place – Claire, New Mexico, U.S. Air Force
Spotlight – Tymur, Turkey, Joint Forces

Congratulations to our K-5 Call for the Arts winners! Proud to shine the spotlight on these talented young artists!

Check out their art here: https://bit.ly/3KpVebN

1st Place – Jack, Hawaii, U.S. Air Force
2nd Place – Aurora, Alabama, U.S. Army
3rd Place – Magnolia, Arkansas, U.S. Air Force
Spotlight – Lucia, Texas, U.S. Army

Boosting family connections through active listening! Join us for a discussion on practical skills to support your military-connected family.

Register today! https://bit.ly/4bDRYWh

🏆 Introducing our 2024 Call for the Arts winners! 🎉 We're thrilled to highlight these incredibly talented artists! Stay tuned for tomorrow's individual spotlights!

https://bit.ly/4bB86rF

The Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award application deadline is extended to June 7! Tell us how you’re making a difference for military kids in your community, and you just may be on-stage at the GTS!

Download the application here!

Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Awards - Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®) The Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award™ recognizes successful partnerships and projects that ultimately benefit military-connected children.

Let’s celebrate your S2S team! The MCEC 2024 Student 2 Student Team of the Year application closes on May 31!

Apply here: https://bit.ly/4aIrvpg

"The things that make me different make me, me." Don't Hide It, Flaunt It (DHIFI) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance acceptance, understanding, tolerance and mutual respect for an individual’s visible or invisible differences. Listen as Meg Zucker shares her story and how she believes we should all embrace what makes us unique.

🎧 https://apple.co/4533ms9

Sponsored by the Fort Liberty Spouses Club

Join us on Wednesday for “Student Well-being and Emotional Intelligence!”

Register for this week’s webinar here: https://bit.ly/44YoJLa