Nellis AFB Military & Family Readiness Flight

EFMP FAMILIES!!!!! Self Care. Take care of you!!!!
We are here if you need support. Contact your EFMP-Family Support team at 702-652-3327. You are not alone!

Don’t forget you can’t give from an empty cup! We have to take care of ourselves especially when we have kids with special needs depending on us! The IEPDefenders team are parents too. We get it. Most of us have or have had kids with IEP’s. Let us know if we can help. Link in bio or www.IEPDefenders.com

EFMP Families!!!! A great listen!

S2S: Helping Students Succeed Student 2 Student is a peer-to-peer student-led program that brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, create a positive environme

EFMP Adults....a great resource for you to visit and participate!

We may not wear capes over here, but we do have incredible staff, supporters and advocates who having been helping us save the day for the past 70 years for people with disabilities in our community. 😉

From programs, services, family support, community resources, and more we are continuing to empower, employ and serve people with disabilities day in and day out and we couldn't be more proud of the community we've built here.

💙 Join us in celebrating National Nonprofit Day by donating to support Opportunity Village:

https://www.opportunityvillage.org/get-involved/donate-social-organic

image: a large overhead group photo of the team members at Opportunity Village standing together outside. The Magical Forest can be seen in the background.

EFMP Families.....your children are entitled to FAPE: Free Appropriate Public Education!!!! If you need assistance, contact the M&FR at 702-652-3327 and ask for your EFMP-Family Support Team! You are not alone!

📢Remember FAPE has 4 components📢

This is your reminder that it doesn't matter if your child has a 504 Plan or an IEP they are still entitled to FAPE which is a free and appropriate public education.

1. Parents of children with disabilities cannot be charged for special education or related services in their program.

2. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) prepared for your learners receiving special education services must meet their needs and consider their unique needs. Whereas if they have a 504 Plan the accommodations and modifications provided remove barriers that are preventing them from

3. These rights apply to your learners because they attend a public school. Public schools must have safeguards in place, properly identify, evaluate, and assess the learners, and make sure they are in their least restrictive environment (LRE).
***This includes public charter schools and any schools that receive public funds to support learners with disabilities).

4. The local education agencies (LEAs) and federally funded programs must provide education and related services free to students with qualifying disabilities.

For more information about FAPE head over to our article at the link: https://thepromiseact.org/fape-lets-talk-about-it/

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EFMP Families....good info on IEP's.

📢 Principle #3 - Individualized Education Program (IEP)

An IEP is a document for students found eligible by 1 of the 13 categories of eligibility who require specifically designed instruction to access the same curriculum as their non-disabled peers and it's important to understand that special education is not a place!

EFMP Connect with AFPC EFMP Central Cell is about to start at 1500 via Zoom. The topic is Back to School! Zoom 161 6378 1816 PASS: EFMP.

EFMP Adults...did you know?

EFMP Families! The Office of Special Needs and Military One Source compiled the results of the EFMP Survey. Over 12k surveys were completed. The 3 components of EFMP are EFMP-Assignments; EFMP-ID and Enrollment (Medical) and EFMP-Family Support. Please reach out to your EFMP-Family Support team at the M&FR if you should need any assistance. 702-652-3327

The 2022 Exceptional Family Member Program survey results are in 🗳️!

Many thanks to all who participated – your feedback has been invaluable! Head here to explore insights and feedback from families enrolled in EFMP worldwide: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/data-research-and-statistics/survey-findings/2022-efmp-survey/.

EFMP Families: don’t miss out on the next EFMP Connect with AFPC on “Back-to-School” information scheduled for 21 Aug 2024!

Join us!
The Air Force Personnel Center, Exceptional Family Member Program Central Cell announces the next EFMP Connect session, "Back to School” on 21 August 2024. We will host two sessions (8:00 am CST and 5:00 pm CST). This forum provides an opportunity for the EFMP Central Cell to connect directly with our EFMP families addressing commonly asked questions, hot topics, processes, and policies impacting them.
Make sure you check out all past EFMP Connect Sessions by visiting our “Related Videos” page on DAF Family Vector.
https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil/MemberSite/
See you all there.

EFMP Families....Did you know???

EFMP Families!!!! Information from your local Military Parent Training Information Center on Back to School.

Parents - check out our What's New in Schools Page today for important school-related information, helpful tips, and more! Visit nvpep.org/whats-new-in-schools today!

EFMP Families!!!! Is your dependent going to college in the future...now is the time to start saving....great information!

It’s not too late to help your MilKid secure funding for their education 🎓! The new, improved FAFSA application process now makes it even easier for students to discover financial aid options to fund their pursuits. Learn with information from Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.gov.

EFMP Families!!!! Don't forget to add to your calendar. Log in at 0600 or 1500 to join the AFPC team as they discuss Back to School information!

Join us!
The Air Force Personnel Center, Exceptional Family Member Program Central Cell announces the next EFMP Connect session, "Back to School” on 21 August 2024. We will host two sessions (8:00 am CST and 5:00 pm CST). This forum provides an opportunity for the EFMP Central Cell to connect directly with our EFMP families addressing commonly asked questions, hot topics, processes, and policies impacting them.
Make sure you check out all past EFMP Connect Sessions by visiting our “Related Videos” page on DAF Family Vector.
https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil/MemberSite/
See you all there.

Our Military Families, including Spouses, can vote from anywhere! Register today with your state by heading over to www.fvap.gov in order to vote in this years upcoming Presidential election!

https://youtu.be/B1xOcDdyNMQ?si=oviIZLY6Iz3dw4kK

Military families can vote. Wherever they are. If you can get there, you can vote from there. Get started at www.FVAP.gov.

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The 99𝙩𝙝 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙎𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙣 (99𝙁𝙎𝙎) is hiring!

Check out the positions available at: https://www.usajobs.gov/search/results/?l=Nellis%20AF%20Base%2C%20Nevada&k=NAF&p=1

Join us in celebrating the incredible during Military Spouse Voters Week!
These remarkable individuals hold down the fort while their loved ones serve our nation. From managing households to providing emotional support, military spouses are the backbone of our military community. Let's show our appreciation and share their stories! ❤️

Join us in celebrating the incredible during Military Spouse Voters Week!

These remarkable individuals hold down the fort while their loved ones serve our nation. From managing households to providing emotional support, military spouses are the backbone of our military community. Let's show our appreciation and share their stories! ❤️

EFMP Families: there will be an EFMP 101 Orientation training for Newly Enrolled Families, Key Support Liaisons, Spouses, Chiefs, First Sergeants, and also those currently enrolled families! You can attend at the Nellis or Creech M&FRC or virtually on-line with Zoom. See flyer for login information!

EFMP Families! Happy Friday to all! You are not alone in your EFMP Journey.....your EFMP-Family Support team is here to support you (located at M&FRC). If you can't come to us, our Navigator can come to your home. 702-652-3327

EFMP Families....have a child who is transitioning out of high school? Join NV PEP this afternoon for a path forward with success!

🗓️ Reminder for our live webinar this Thursday, July 18! If your child is in high school, make sure they're prepared for what comes after. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4907651898876986460

EFMP Families.....are you and your family experiencing a traumatic event. Join in today at 1200 to learn ways to help your child cope.

On every television, on every device, tragedy is everywhere. Sometimes the tragedy is close to home, such as the death of a friend or family member, and sometimes it is taking place halfway across the world. When tragic events occur, determining how to address these situations with children can be difficult based on their age and understanding. Join Boys Town Parenting expert Bridget Barnes for a live interview tomorrow at noon CST. We’ll tackle this discussion head-on to help you prepare for these harder conversations. RSVP to be notified when the live video begins: https://bit.ly/3XFIgOO

EFMP Families....do you know the time line for NV when it comes to Special Education? Your EFMP Central Cell at AFPC will be hosting a EFMP CONNECT: Back to School on 21 August.

📢 Let's talk about timelines you should know for each state if you have a child in Special Education.📢

This is especially important for our military families because different states have different rules and we may not think to look into these timelines.
***Remember some states' processes are different & some states may not have a timeline and may defer to IDEA which states best practice.

1. How long do they have to respond to a Special Education Evaluation Request?

2. How many do they have to provide the assessment plan and obtain parental consent?

3. When does the Evaluation start and when does it have to be completed?

4. When does the IEP Eligibility meeting have to be held?

5. When is the initial IEP created? When is the initial IEP implemented?

6. When does the annual IEP meeting have to be held?

7. How long do they have to hold an initial IEP meeting when moving? Whether in state or out of state?

8. How long do they have to respond to an educational record request?

9. How long do they have to respond to an IEP meeting request?

10. How long do they have to respond to an Independent Education Evaluation (IEE) request?

11. How long do they have to conduct the triennial assessments? How long do they have to hold the triennial IEP meeting?

What timelines would you add?

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✨You're Invited!✨
Key Support Liaison Engagement Event

Please register with the provided QR codes or by using the links below:

23 July 1800 EST
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfu6rqjMvHLkXaLr31Gxtrcy2EzcAVe8

24 July 0800 EST
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsce-pqjMiHfglL8ht1B-YWIi2yxaBnFo

EFMP Families.....if your child with Autism needs a haircut, make sure to register.

Nevada Autism Center will be hosting another haircutting event on Saturday, August 3rd and Saturday, August 10th! 💇‍♀️💇‍

🌟TaLesha and friends are volunteering their services to provide sensory-friendly haircuts to children in the autism community!🌟

Book Here: https://calendly.com/melissa-nacnv/kid-s-haircuts

For any questions please email [email protected]

When: Saturday, August 3rd, and Saturday, August 10th, 9am-1pm
Where: Nevada Autism Center
7730 W Sahara Ave STE 115, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Price: Tips directly to stylist

EFMP Families....Tricare ECHO information!

EFMP Families.....great information!

The Arc | For People With Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

⚠️ PSLF UPDATE ⚠️

New updates to Public Service Loan Forgiveness are making the program more streamlined – and making it easier for PSLF borrowers to receive the forgiveness they are owed.

https://blog.ed.gov/2024/07/improvements-for-borrowers-working-toward-pslf/