MCEC Podcast

Military Child Education Coalition response to COVID-19 We know this is an especially difficult time for our military families and children. Although resiliency and inner strength are qualities we admire in military families, during these uncertain times, MCEC is here with additional support.  Taking what we’ve learned from over 20 years of helping military kids and their families successfully man...

Extraordinary Military Kid Jordan talks to MCEC Military Student Transition Consultant Tina Barber about how COVID-19 has impacted her last semester of her senior year.  Military Child Education Coalition response to COVID-19 We know this is an especially difficult time for our military families and children. Although resiliency and inner strength are qualities we admire in military families, duri...

Dr. Archana Basu, Clinical psychologist in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, shares how parents can talk to their children about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Military Child Education Coalition response to COVID-19 We know this is an especially difficult time for our military families and children. Although resiliency and inner strength are qualities we a...

Join us as we chat with Madeleine about her experience taking a gap year before college. She shares how taking the path less traveled helped her to be a better student and to discover who she really was as a person. "Gut feelings are guardian angels".  MCEC Parent to Parent webinar recording: 1120 - Taking a Gap Year before College  http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/webrec1120/event/registrati...

MCEC Parent to Parent Master Educator and podcast host Susan and homeschooling mom Amanda Harris continue their conversation, offering some advice to new families considering this school option.   MCEC Parent to Parent Webinars mentioned in this podcast: Homeschooling and the Military Family Recording  http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/webrec0920a/event/registration.html and Homeschool Laws Jo...

https://www.militarychild.org/webinars Please join us for a candid conversation with military spouse, Amanda Harris, about the obstacles and rewards of homeschooling. MCEC Parent to Parent Webinars mentioned in this podcast: Homeschooling and the Military Family Recording  http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/webrec0920a/event/registration.html and Homeschool Laws Join us Live March 25th 12 EST C...

Meet Military Child Education Coalition, President and CEO, Dr. Rebecca Porter as she talks about her vision for the future and all that is new at MCEC.    www.militarychild.org The MCEC Military Kids NOW Education Survey is open Feb 17-April 17. You can find it linked on the MCEC website or at https://bit.ly/mceceducationsurvey . How you can help: Take the survey Spread the word – email the link...

The President and CEO of MCEC, Dr. Rebecca Porter, and Helen Mowers, Instructional Systems Design Manager, talk about Military Kids NOW, a recently launched education survey designed to understand the modern military student, their parents, and various support networks.   The MCEC Military Kids NOW Education Survey is open Feb 17-April 17. You can find it linked on the MCEC website or at https://b...

MCEC Master Parent Educators Katja and Susan talk about IEP’s and 504 Plans and share tips on “must know” information when moving with a military child with exceptional needs.    This podcast features an exert from our MCEC Parent to Parent webinar, Transitioning Schools with Children with Exceptional Needs. If you want to participate in the full training and download the resource click on this li...

In this podcast we will chat with Terri Rudy, M.P.A. and Danny Perkins, PH.D. about the THRIVE Initiative Program, from the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State University.  They will share how, in partnership with the Department of Defense Office of Military Community and Family Policy, is implementing the THRIVE Initiative to empower parents as they nurture their children fr...

In this podcast we will chat with Danny Perkins, PH.D. from the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State University.  He will share how the Clearinghouse works to help professionals identify, implement, evaluate and improve programs that strengthen military service members and their families. Join us to learn more about this amazing applied research center. https://militaryfamilie...

As we start the new year listen in to co-founder of The Family Dinner Project and return guest Dr. Anne Fishel as she shares tips and stories from the new book she’s coauthored Eat Laugh Talk that includes 52 weeks of recipes, games and strategies for families during mealtime.  Do you want to dive deeper into family mealtime?  Check out the recorded MCEC Parent to Parent Webinar The Magic of the F...

Extraordinary kid Tatiana talks with MCEC Student Programs Manager Debra Longley about what it's like growing up overseas.  She shares great advice to other military kids who move often about joining clubs or sports, staying organized--especially during a mid-year move and shares about some anxieties about moving back to America after many years abroad.   To learn more about the Student 2 Student...

Join Military Kids Connect (MKC) Program Lead Dr. Kelly Blasko as she shares how military kids, ages 6-17, can connect with other military kids on MKC to find friends who understand the military lifestyle. MKC offers military kids the opportunity to engage in informative activities, watch videos and connect with an online community that can build resilience, reinforce understanding and teach them...

www.militarychild.org Join us as we chat with Major "Chevy" Cook about the importance of investing in your community and the program he co-founded, Military Mentors. Chevy co-founded Military Mentors and is a U.S. Army officer currently living in Boston, MA as he pursues doctoral studies at Tufts University. A long serving member of the special operations community, he started his career in the 82...

MCEC student programs Tracy Brown talks with JS2S Ava about her recent trip to D.C. escorting a veteran with the Honor Flight Network and the impact of our MCEC student programs and trainings for both herself and her community.      Learn more about MCEC Student Programs: ES2S, JS2S and S2S at  https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students The Honor Flight Network that Ava talked about in the po...

Kaci McCarley and Michelle Norman are back with us to give an update about the progress that has been made in their advocacy work since the summit for military children with exceptional needs.  In this podcast you will hear about the MILSPED 2020 survey and Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/MilSpEd2020/   , The Promise Act and the NEW MCEC survey coming out in 2020 and November 2019 On The M...

 Rene’ Carbone Bardorf has a long history of working on behalf of those who have served our nation. The military lifestyle comes with both rewards and challenges especially when trying to have a career. Rene’ has taken her connection to the military and improved our military community through being a convener. www.militarychild.org     This podcast was sponsored by HEB.

Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Network helps make employment connections between military spouses, employers, and community partners. Parent to Parent Webinar mentioned in this podcast "Finding Your Fit" Register to view the free recording at:  http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/webrec4519/event/registration.html   Hiring Our Heroes website:  https://www.hiringourheroes.org/ www...

High School senior Hudson talks about what it’s like to be in his third high school, multiple deployments and the importance of friendship in each new duty station.  This podcast was sponsored by HEB. www.militarychild.org  

FOCUS stands for Families OverComing Under Stress and is a DoD program providing interactive, strength based resilience training to military families and couples to assist with unique challenges they face. Kelly Skala, a model supervisor with FOCUS, shares how FOCUS tailors trainings to fit each families' needs to help build on current strengths and teach practical skills to enhance communication,...

In this podcast we talk with Anne Haston and Barbara Livingston who provide insight, share stories, examples and experiences from decades of advocacy work supporting National Guard-connected children and families in their states. :  http://guardyourbuddy.com/your-resources/your-guard/j9-program/ J9 Program | Guard Your Buddy The Tennessee National Guard J9 Directorate is a diverse group of profess...

Join us as we chat with Dr. Tom Wiggins, wounded Ranger Regiment veteran about his experiences when injured, furthering his education, leadership and communicating with his kids.    "The military may make you a man but it's how you use your life that matters"   Tom has enjoyed a successful career thus far by any measure. He has served in the Army as a decorated Airborne Ranger. He has earned degre...

Antonio Freitas from Sesame Street is talking with us today. Antonio is a Senior Content Manager on the US Social Impact Team at the Sesame Workshop, Here, he builds assets for Sesame Street in Communities and Sesame Street for Military Families, with a focus on operationalizing training for parents and providers. He has worked to create, implement, and refine professional development programs for...

Senior military spouse and mentor, Mrs. Ellyn Dunford offers advice to military spouses about moving, managing career, family and the military. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Military Child Education Coalition website: www.militarychild.org Home of the Chairman Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/HomeoftheChairman/ Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ Student 2 Studen...