Military-Connected Youth January Bulletin
Dear Military Family Liaisons,
Happy New Year! I hope all of you had a happy holiday season. Next to summer, December and January are the busiest months for military moves. Due to budget constraints, some moves initially scheduled for the summer are occurring now; Consequently, we are anticipating higher numbers of military-connected students moving at the start of 2024. Please reach out with any questions about how to support these students through provisions for active duty enrollment or the Interstate Compact. I wish you all peace and prosperity in the new year.
Student Wellness and Success Funds
Military-connected students may need wraparound resources, services, and supports due to frequent transitions, parent activations, and other stressors. Student Wellness and Success Funds and Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid are state funds provided to districts to fund wraparound services. Visit the Student Wellness and Success Funds webpage to learn about allowable uses for these funds and reporting requirements.
Purple Star Schools Application Window Is Closed
Thank you to all of the new and renewing schools that applied for the Purple Star designation. The application window closed on Dec. 15, 2023, and applications are currently being reviewed. Applicants will be notified via email this month if remediation is required. Purple Star Awards will be announced in April, the Month of the Military Child.
Military-Connected Student Data
Each year, the Department releases data on military-connected students as part of the downloadable data from Ohio School Report Cards. To access data from the 2022-2023 school year, visit the Download Data webpage, select the year, then select either “Disaggregated School Data” or Disaggregated District Data,” and lastly, select the military data file. The data file includes the number of military-connected students reported, their percentage of enrollment, attendance rate, proficiency rate on Ohio State Tests, and graduation rate. A minimum of 10 students must be reported in each category for data to populate. Any reports of “NC” mean there are fewer than 10 students reported.
Collegiate Purple Star
In November of 2023, the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced five new campuses that received the Collegiate Purple Star designation. With the addition of Central Ohio Technical College, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, North Central State College, Northeast Ohio Medical University, and the University of Northwestern Ohio, there are now 51 awardees in the state of Ohio. The Collegiate Purple Star application requires awardees to create relationships with Purple Star schools in their area. This map shows the locations of Collegiate Purple Star campuses across the state.
Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
On Nov. 9, 2023, the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inducted 20 new members. Inductees are Ohio veterans recognized for their post-military achievements. Nominations for the class of 2024 are open and due by June 1, 2024.
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission is pleased to announce the official launch of a new online training portal website.
MIC3Training.net is a groundbreaking platform that offers unparalleled access to the Commission's training videos and resources. Designed to cater to the needs of individuals seeking comprehensive knowledge about the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, this portal serves as a hub for those interested in understanding how the compact supports military-connected students in achieving successful educational transitions.
By providing an array of educational materials and insightful videos, MIC3Training.net empowers users to delve into the intricacies of the compact and its far-reaching impact on students' lives. This training is beneficial for counselors, administrators, educators, or parents.
Explore MIC3Training.net today and embark on a transformative learning experience that will undoubtedly deepen your understanding of the Commission's vital role in shaping brighter futures for our military-connected youth.
In addition to the online training, live online Compact 101 webinar trainings are available every month and are free. Upcoming dates are:
- Jan. 17 at 6:00 p.m.
- Feb. 12 at 2:00 p.m.
- March 20 at 8:00 p.m.
Military Child Education Coalition Webinars
The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is a national organization that supports all military-connected children by educating, advocating, and collaborating to resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle. One resource it provides are webinars for parents, which could also be helpful for educators. The list of available webinars is regularly updated, and past webinars are available on their YouTube channel. Upcoming webinars include:
Respectfully,
Jason Scragg
Military and English Learner Education Consultant
Office of Whole Child Supports
25 South Front St., 3rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Toll-free: 877.644.6338
D: 614.466.4109
Jason.Scragg@education.ohio.gov
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