Social-Emotional Support - Anchored4Life

Their series covers making friends, moving, bullying, grief, reintegration, healthy body, fear, homework, divorce and deployment. Webinars are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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How to Explain Coronavirus to Kids

Navy CYP partner, The Trevor Romain Company, has created a simple and short motion stop animation to help children understand the coronavirus outbreak and answer possible questions that children may raise like: What is coronavirus? Why is school or child care closed? Why can’t we even go to the playground?

Watch on YoutTube (youtu.be/kRa0iHQnWy4)

Military Family Life Counseling Program

The Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program is here for you during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can now connect with a MFLC through video teleconferencing services. Free and confidential non-medical counseling is available to service members, their families and survivors. Child and youth behavioral (CYB-MFLC) counselors are available to support children and youth up to age 18. They address issues such as deployment and reintegration, marriage and relationship issues, parenting and family issues, communication challenges, stress and anxiety and daily life issues.

CYB-MFLCs are available through Navy CYP Child Development Centers, School Age Care Programs and some public schools near Navy installations. Alternatively, to connect with a non-medical counselor, call Military OneSource 24/7 at 800-342-9647 or visit (www.MilitaryOneSource.mil).

Oak Harbor schools with a CYB-MFLC

IEP on Pause?

Navigating the special education system is challenging before the school closures due to COVID-19. Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment (PAVE) has shared basic ideas for families to consider while students are doing school in a whole new way. They also have tips on how to prepare for a virtual IEP meeting. See the full articles:

How to Support Continuous Learning

Prepare for a Virtual Meeting

School Moves During a Pandemic

This time of the year would normally be busy with PCS moves and school withdrawal or registration questions. With the DoD Stop Movement Order, families are now left waiting and wondering. Distance learning adds to the uncertainty of school moves. Rest assured, your Navy School Liaison Officer (SLO) is here to assist you. Wherever you PCS, the nearest School Liaison from any branch of service can help you make a smooth transition to the new school. Before you go, know your SLO! Installation SLO info is located at the top of this newsletter. See the DoDEA Partnerships page to find the school liaison at or nearest your new location. 

School Liaison Directories can be found at (www.dodea.edu/Partnership/)

Remember the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) exists to ease transition challenges for military connected children. Watch their short PSA for a review of what is covered in the Compact at (youtu.be/7QrmVUs9jos)

MIC3 has also assembled education updates for each state. View online.

More questions? Here’s a great FAQ. 

Other Educational Resources

Are you looking for supplemental resources for your child’s learning? Do you need resources for continued learning during summer break? Child and Youth Education Services has created a list of free educational resources. There is a list for elementary (Kindergarten – 5th grade) and secondary (6th – 12th grade). You can also check your child’s school district website for additional resources. Most districts have created resource lists for families. Check Navy CYP on Facebook for even more resources and activities for the whole family.

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Elementary Education Resources

Secondary Education Resources