Resources
Utah Purple Star Schools Utah has adopted the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Utah aims to facilitate smooth transitions for the families of our active duty, Guard, and reserve personnel. As part of our efforts to serve the military community, Utah is proud to join a growing number of states throughout the nation to recognize purple star schools – schools that go the extra mile to provide smooth transitions for military families.
Utah Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission The modern administrative compact enables the states—in their sovereign capacity—to act jointly and collectively, generally outside the confines of the federal legislative or regulatory process.
Utah Bill Military Family Education Amendments requires a local education agency (LEA) to permit a student who is the child of a
member of uniformed services who is relocating to the state or out of the state to:
before the student resides in the state, enroll in a public school within the LEA
at the same time and in the same manner as individuals residing in the state; and
remain enrolled after the student's parent relocates out of the state; defines terms;
and makes technical and conforming changes.
Resources for Military Families-Utah Parent CenterWhile all military families face certain challenges such as frequent moves/military member being placed in harm’s way/deployments, our families with special needs family members face additional difficulties.
Military and Family support Center-Military One Source Overview The Military and Family Support Center is one part of a larger network of agencies, programs, services, partnerships and individuals that supports your personal and family readiness.
Parent Support Program-Military One Source offers parenting education and support — can help you navigate this transition and find a balance between competing life demands and welcoming your new child successfully. It is a free, voluntary program staffed with home visitation professionals that is designed to help families thrive.
Safety from Violence & Abuse-Military One Source The Family Advocacy Program provides and coordinates a range of services and works in coordination with key military components and civilian agencies.
PTA Military Families PTA provides resources and opportunities for enriching activities for the service men and their families. Military families bring a richness of experience to their schools, their communities, and their PTA units.
Relationship Education for Service Members/Veterans-Utah State University Our Relationship is an online program with tailored content for military couples. The 8-hour program will help you uncover, understand, and solve relationship issues.
Military Child Education Coalition offers a variety of programs and resources designed to empower you and give your child the tools they need to succeed, from kindergarten to graduation and beyond.
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