NEW Military Resources & November Reminders of PD Opportunities

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October 24, 2025

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📣 Military-Connected PD & Resources 📣

The HMAR's Military-Connected Students Program at TEA is thrilled to offer a robust suite of professional development and training opportunities for the 2025-26SY.

These PDs are designed to support military-connected students and the dedicated professionals who serve them.
Reflects our continued commitment to equipping school systems with the tools and strategies needed to meet the unique needs of our military families.

🎥 NEW RESOURCES 🎥

TEA, in partnership with the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), is proud to present a NEW suite of micro-videos designed to support military-connected students, families, and educators across Texas.

Through these videos, TEA and MCEC aim to empower educators and families with practical insights, resources, and strategies that promote academic success, emotional well-being, and strong school-community connections for every military-connected child.

🎬Check out the videos today! 8 New Military Micro-Videos

📅 SAVE THE DATES!

Webinar: College-Bound Readiness for Military Families in Texas
- Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
- College Bound Webinar Flyer

For a full list of events and registration details, please visit the 2025–26 Military Events Calendar (PDF).

🎖️November is National Veterans and Military Families Appreciation (NVMFA) Month

This is a time to honor the service and sacrifices of veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

We are proud to provide the NVMFA toolkit to help schools, educators, and communities across our state join in honoring military-connected students and families.

Download this resource, open it in Adobe, and right-click on the image to SAVE and use!

⭐REMINDER: Purple Star Campus Support PLC Series

TEA & MCEC are proud to offer a 5-part PLC series for educators working toward or implementing the PSCD. Each session includes a short lesson on best practices, real case discussions, and Purple Star Office Hours—a dedicated time for personalized support from MCEC’s Military Student Consultants (MSCs).

PLC Dates (Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:30 PM CST):

Purple Star PLC 1 & 2 Recording and PDF are now available on the HMAR Webinar Webpage!
UP NEXT: November 19, 2025 – Developing a Purple Star Advisory Committee

Registration Link: TEA Purple Star Campus Support PLC and Office Hours

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For more information, visit: Military Families Webpage

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