Military-Connected Children with Disabilities

Help with disruptions in the continuity of early intervention services and special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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:
  • Expect, Engage, and Empower: Successful Transitions for All!
  • Social, Emotional, Behavior and Mental Health Supports
• Resources for Caregiving Veteran Families:
  • Federal Resources
  • Non-Federal Resources
• Center for Parent Information and Resources: Resources for Military Families

Department of Defense

• Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
  • EFMP & Me
• School Liaison Program
• Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State
• DOD Education Activity (DODEA):
  • Deployment-Related Resources for Military-Connected Children
  • Special Education

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

• Guide to Understanding Military-Connected Student Transition
• The Military Child Well-being Toolkit

Center for Parent Information and Resources

• Resources for Military Families
• Find your state’s Parent Training Information Center

Related Resources

• Letter on Military-Connected Children with Disabilities (Nov. 9, 2023)
• Parents and Families