Military-Connected Children with Disabilities
The families of military-connected children with disabilities may have the added challenges of frequent separation from family and support networks and disruptions in the continuity of early intervention services and special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) because of frequent transitions.
The following resources can help to support states, parents, families, and others to meet the unique needs of military-connected children with disabilities and ensure the timely provision of required early intervention and special education and related services.
The White House
- Joining Forces: Taking Action to Serve America’s Families
- Joining Forces: Strengthening America’s Military Forces
- Month of the Military Child Toolkit
U.S. Department of Education
- Veterans and Military Families
- OSEP IDEAs That Work:
- Resources for Caregiving Veteran Families:
- Center for Parent Information and Resources: Resources for Military Families
Department of Defense
- Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
- School Liaison Program
- Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State
- DOD Education Activity (DODEA):
MIC3 | Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children COMPACT RULES
- MIC3 Guide for Parents, School Officials, and Public Administrators
Military Child Education Coalition
Center for Parent Information and Resources
- Resources for Military Families
- Find your state’s Parent Training Information Center
Severe Discrepancy
Last modified on November 14, 2023