2014 National Training Seminar Program by Military Child Education Coalition

WELCOME TO THE MILITARY CHILD EDUCATION COALITION®

NATIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR

KEEPING THE

PROMISE …for the sake of the child.

July 29-30, 2014 Washington Marriott Wardman Park Washington, DC

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Agenda at a Glance

Monday, July 28, 2014

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

3:00-8:00 pm

Registration Open Convention Registration Desk

5:30-7:30 pm

Welcome Reception Maryland Ballroom

7:00-8:20 am

Enrichment Experience Mindfulness and Movement - Yoga Treating Teenage Depression Positive Parenting

8:30-9:30 am

Views by Four: General Mark A. Welsh Admiral Paul F. Zukunft General John M. Paxton, Jr. Michael Plymack, Serco Salon 2

Join us for refreshing frozen drinks and a delectable

selection of cheeses while connecting with old friends and colleagues and networking with new ones! What a great kickoff to the 2014 National Training Seminar! Thanks, Tutor.com!

9:45-10:45 Distinguished Lectures

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Breakfast on your own

8:00-9:00 am

Opening General Session: General and Mrs. Martin E. Dempsey Salon 2

9:00-9:15 am

MCEC Update and Business Meeting

9:30-10:30 am

Distinguished Lectures

10:45-11:45 am

Master Class: Sarah Smiley Salon 2

11:45 am - 1:30 pm

Expo/Grab & Go Lunch Visit with Elmo, courtesy of Sesame Workshop Salon 1

1:45-2:45 pm

Master Class: Alex Sheen Facilitated by LTG (Ret.) Eric B. Schoomaker Salon 2

3:00-3:45 pm

Views by Three: General John F. Campbell DeEtte Gray, BAE Systems Michael Cohen, Achieve Salon 2

Collaborative Training Sessions

4:00-5:30 pm

5:30-7:00 pm

Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reception Salon 1

7:00-8:30 pm

Enrichment Experience Live Cooking Demonstration Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Really Going On Talking with Teens

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Distinguished Lectures 12:15-1:00 pm LTG (Ret.) Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Awards Luncheon Distinguished Presenter: Lieutenant General David L. Goldfein Salon 2 1:00-1:45 pm

Master Class: John McGrath, The College Board Salon 2

Collaborative Training Sessions

2:00-3:00 pm

3:15-4:00 pm

Views by Three: Secretary of Education Arne Duncan General Frank J. Grass Admiral Michelle J. Howard Salon 2

4:15-5:00 pm

Closing General Session: Admiral William H. McRaven Salon 2

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Table of Contents Tuesday, July 29.........................2-7 MCEC Expo.................................... 5 Wednesday, July 30................8-13 Sponsors..................................14-15 Overarching Objectives.............17 General Sessions, Master Classes, Expo, Enrichment and Collaborative Sessions

Graduate Credit...........................17 MCEC Store..................................18 MCEC Board of Directors, National Advisory Committee, Science Advisory Board........... 20 2014 Slate of Candidates..........21 Exhibitors......................................23 National Training Seminar Social Media Tutorial.................24

Balcony A & B Collaborative Sessions The MCEC reserves the right to use photographs or digital recordings, taken in trainings, sessions, or events of seminar attendees, for the purposes the MCEC deems necessary such as instruction, advertising, and promoting the MCEC and its programs/initiatives. Attendees who do not wish to comply with this policy must notify the registration desk in writing at the time of registration.

Distinguished Lectures: Washington rooms

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Enjoy breakfast on your own or while networking with newfound colleagues before the 2014 National Training Seminar Opening Session at one of the Marriott Wardman Park’s eateries: Stone’s Throw Restaurant, Illy’s Coffee House, or Woodley Market. If you are an early riser, the Woodley Park neighborhood offers several breakfast options just steps from the hotel’s door! Please plan to be in Salon 2 for the opening session no later than 7:50 am. You won’t want to miss a single moment of the 2014 NTS!

8:00-9:00 am Room: Salon 2

1st

Opening General Session General and Mrs. Martin E. Dempsey

Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Dempsey is the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and is the highest ranking military officer in the U.S. Armed Forces. In this capacity he serves as the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council. A 1974 graduate of the United States Military Academy, General Dempsey is married to his high school sweetheart, Deanie, and each of their three children has served in the United States Army. Forty years of military assignments have taken the Dempsey family across the globe during both peace and war, giving them a deep understanding of the need for today’s military to maintain a strong foundation of faith and trust with military families. Students will join the Dempseys for a lively discussion!

9:00-9:15 am

MCEC Update and Business Meeting Room: Salon 2

9:30-10:30 am

Presenting the first ever Military Child Education Coalition Service Award to Patricia “Patty” Shinseki for her exemplary contributions to the lives of military and veteranconnected children.

Distinguished Lecture Sessions Current State of VA Care Management and Social Work Services and its DoD Connection Michael T. Kilmer, LCSW, Chief Consultant, VA Care Management and Social Work Services

Get Moving! Using Exercise to Reduce Stress* Briana Webster, BSPH Manager, HealthCorps University, HealthCorps, Inc. Laura Dotson, MS-MPH, CWC – Samueli Institute

Room: Washington 1

Michelle Lombardo, DC - The OrganWise Guys, Inc.

Join this session for a compreshensive exploration of VA Care Management and Social Work Services and its six major programs including: Social Work Service, The Family Hospitality Program, VA Caregiver Support Program, Care Management (Post 9/11 Veterans), VA Liaison for Healthcare Program, and VA Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Program (DV/ IPV). Participants will gain an understanding of these programs and their connection with the Department of Defense in transition of care, outreach, and the care for Veterans, their families, and caregivers.

Clare Parks, MA, HealthCorps Inc. and WMST Public Charter High School

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Room: Washington 4 In this lecture, attendees will discover the connection between exercise and stress and how to bring innovative health and wellness programming to their schools through two cutting edge initiatives, OrganWise Guys and HealthCorps University (HCU), from HealthCorps. Engaging in physical activities and experiential learning, attendees will walk away from the workshop equipped with the skills and resources they need to take their health and wellness programming to the next level!

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Toward Universal National Service: The Franklin Project and a New Civic Rite of Passage

The Building Capacity Consortium: An Exemplar on Supporting Military-Connected Schools*

Jason Mangone, Director, The Franklin Project

Ron Avi Astor, PhD, University of Southern California

MacKenzie Moritz, Associate Director for Strategic Partnerships, The Franklin Project

Rami Benbenishty, PhD, Bar-Ilan University

Room: Washington 2

Room: Washington 5

The idea of universal national service is not a new one. Arguments abound for why it would be beneficial: a civilian counterpart to military service could help to solve many of our nation’s pressing challenges, bring us all together in common purpose, and transform young peoples’ lives. Our country already has a legacy of successful programs like AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps. This session will cover how the Aspen Institute’s Franklin Project is working to scale civilian national service opportunities to 1 million positions annually by 2023. Specifically, the session will show how the military and nonprofit communities can help in fostering such a cultural shift.

The Building Capacity to Create Highly Supportive MilitaryConnected School Districts (Building Capacity Consortium) is a partnership between eight southern California school districts and the University of Southern California (USC). The partnership aims to elevate the role of public schools in providing nurturing and supportive learning environments for military-connected children and their families (http://buildingcapacity.usc.edu/). The consortium is raising awareness, locally and across the country, of the strengths and unique circumstances of military children. Multiple new evidence-supported interventions have been piloted. Reductions in school victimization, substance use, and mental health issues along with an increase in internal and community supports have supported the district initiatives. This lecture will highlight the various components of the Building Capacity Consortium that include (1) strengthening partnerships with Navy and Marine School Liaison Officers and Navy Fleet and Family Services (e.g., Family Readiness Express); (2) forging academic and community collaborations (e.g., University of California, San Diego’s (UCSD) Partners at Learning Program, UCLA’s Project FOCUS, San Diego Military Family Collaborative); (3) providing pre-service training (e.g., USC and San Diego State University (SDSU) MSW Interns, SDSU School Psychology and School Counseling Interns), and professional development (e.g., Psychological First Aid, Anti-Bullying Workshop, Threat Assessment Workshop); (4) creating resource guides for military parents, school administrators, pupil personnel, and teachers; and (5) leveraging state resources for regional and local data monitoring (e.g., California Healthy Kids Survey). Finally, lessons learned and the next steps of the Building Capacity Consortium will be discussed.

PTSD and TBI in Military Families: Meeting the Challenges of Parenting* COL (Ret) Stephen J. Cozza, MD, Associate Director, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Room: Washington 3 Unlike other combat related injuries, the impact of TBI and PTSD on children and families may not improve, requiring continuous care to effectively manage family distress. Several strategies more effectively address the challenges faced by these families. First, professional guidance must include a family-centered approach that provides information about the clinical course of TBI and PTSD and expected effects on parenting and families. Communication is critical to develop a sense of shared understanding. Efforts must focus on reducing distress, providing instrumental support when needed, and developing adult and child emotion regulation skills for ongoing dialogue and collaboration. Families must recognize that they face heightened risk for domestic violence and proactively plan to avoid these outcomes. Chronic conditions can lead to a sense of hopelessness and failure that must be actively addressed in order to build a sense of hopefulness and family cohesion.

Diana Pineda, MHA, MSW, LCSW, University of Southern California

Thanks to Textron

for sponsoring our 2014 Senior Spouse Seminar.

* Eligible for APA clock hours MCEC Science Advisory Board Member

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10:45-11:45 am Room: Salon 2

Master Class:

Sponsored by:

Sarah Smiley

Author of Dinner with the Smiley’s and military spouse

Navy wife and columnist Sarah Smiley is an author and syndicated newspaper columnist. First as a military child and later as a spouse, Sarah has been a Navy dependent for more than thirty-six years. Described as an “Erma Bombeck for the military-wife set” by Publishers Weekly, Sarah is known as a trailblazer for military-spouse books, columns, and other publications. Join this session as Sarah shares her uplifting story of family, community, and service chronicled in her book, Sarah Smiley will be signing copies of Dinner with Dinner with the Smiley’s: One the Smileys following her session. Meet her at the Military Family, One Year of Heroes, MCEC Expo from 12:00-1:00 pm! and Lessons for a Lifetime. Facilitator: Richard M. Lerner, PhD, is co-chair of the MCEC Science Advisory Board; Bergstrom Chair in Applied Developmental Science; and Director, Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development, Tufts University.

MCEC 2014 Commemorative Photos Back by popular demand – Serco is sponsoring individual and small group photos for MCEC attendees! Stop by the Serco photo booth located in Salon 1 at the Expo on Tuesday from 11:45 am - 1:30 pm, and after 5 pm. Have your photo taken, wait a few minutes, and pick up your instant memory of MCEC 2014!

About the MCEC Student 2 Student (S2S) Program The MCEC Student 2 Student (S2S) program is a popular initiative of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) in which students guide newcomers through their unfamiliar surroundings, offering information, assistance, and friendship from a peer perspective. Visit Booth 100 at the Expo where S2S teams discuss and demonstrate innovative ways to guide new students in three areas that matter most to teens: Academics, Relationships, and Finding the Way. Seven schools have been selected to represent over 300 S2S programs throughout the world: Falcon High School, Colorado Fountain High School, Colorado

Brought to you by Serco – a proud partner of MCEC since 2007.

Alamogordo High School, New Mexico

Photography services: www.chuckfazio.com

Steilacoom High School, Washington

Shoemaker High School, Texas Prince George High School, Virginia Rutherford High School, Florida

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11:45 am - 1:30 pm

Thank you, Sesame Workshop, for bringing Elmo for a visit!

Room: Salon 1 & Lobby

MCEC Expo Session with Grab & Go Lunch

Get your 2014 Expo Passport Card!

Join us for lunch while strolling along the aisles of the 2014 Expo. Featuring more than 40 exhibitors, the Expo will offer a place to share new and exciting ideas while providing participants the chance to discuss innovations with industry representatives, observe demonstrations, and experience quality hands-on learning. The 2014 Expo attendees will gain information they can apply to advanced learning opportunities for military-connected children through this series of mini-presentations. Join us for this exciting learning experience!

Visit at least 15 exhibitor booths.

Receive a stamp on your card.

Drop your card at the MCEC registration desk to be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing! Pick up your Expo Passport at the MCEC registration desk. Drawing will be held Wednesday, July 30th, and winners will be announced at the 3:15 pm session. Must be present to win.

The 2014 Expo is also during the Chairman’s Reception from 5:30-7:00 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit our exhibitors and get your Passport Card stamped!

List of exhibitors 119

100 MCEC Student 2 Student 101

105

American Military University 104

103 National Fatherhood Initiative

103

104 Triple P 102

106 Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children

101

107 The Barry Robinson Center

107

108

110

111 119 120

127 128

118 121

126 129

117 122

125 130

116 123

124 131

100

108 National PTA

109

112

113

May Institute

114

Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families

115

Serco Photo Booth

115

Passport Card Drawing Grand Prize: iPad Mini L2

Sponsored by:

Alex Sheen

Founder, because I said I would

Alex Sheen is the founder of because I said I would, a social movement and non profit dedicated to improving humanity through promises made and kept. Join this session as Alex shares with us how his late father’s lessons and example moved him to lead a world wide iniatiative that encourages positive change and acts of kindness. Facilitator: Lieutenant General (ret.) Eric B. Schoomaker, MD, PhD, is a Scholar-in-Residence and Distinguished Professor of Military & Emergency Medicine Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He is also former U.S. Army Surgeon General & Commanding General of the U.S. Army Medical Command.

3:00-3:45 pm Room: Salon 2

Views by Three: Engaged parents across the globe are concerned about the quality of their children’s education. While many military-connected students encounter challenges that hinder their educational General John F. Campbell DeEtte Gray Michael Cohen goals, others benefit from programs, Vice Chief of Staff, USA President, BAE Systems President, Achieve Intelligence & Security practices, and policies that support academic success. Through firsthand experience, today’s military, corporate, and education leaders understand Moderator: David G. Henry, Sr., MCEC Board Vice Chairman, is a registered patent attorney, the challenges military children face in the education system. Join these intellectual property litigator, and IP Section leaders to discuss what changes could be implemented, and what forces Chair. He is a professor at Baylor Law School are leading us in the right direction to support military children. and the Hankamer School of Business.

Sponsored by:

4:00-5:30 pm Collaborative Training Sessions Collaborative Session 1......................Maryland A Collaborative Session 2.......................Maryland B Collaborative Session 3.......................Maryland C Collaborative Session 4......................Virginia A Collaborative Session 5.......................Virginia B Collaborative Session 6......................Virginia C Collaborative Session 7.......................Delaware A Collaborative Session 8......................Delaware B Collaborative Session 9......................Balcony A

Join us in the Collaboration Café! Connect with other professionals in the Collaboration Café for in-depth conversations about seminar topics and to share perspectives, strategies, and ideas benefitting military- and veteran-connected children and youth.

Café Takeaways…you’ll be able to:

• Identify the impact of academics, wellness and service on the capacity of military and veteran-connected children and youth to thrive. • Synthesize and analyze information gleaned from subject matter experts and peers. • Expand knowledge through collaborative conversations. Check your nametag to find which session you have been assigned to. Questions? Visit the NTS Registration Desk.

Collaborative Session 10.....................Balcony B

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5:30-7:00 pm

Expo is

Room: Salon 1

OPEN!

Chairman’s Reception The Military Child Education Coalition, Chairman of the Board General (Ret) Ben Griffin, and the Board of Directors cordially invite you to be our honored guest at the Chairman’s Reception. Enjoy an array of delicious appetizers while networking and sharing with other attendees and new friends. Cash bar available.

Check out our exhibitor booths and get those Expo Passport Cards stamped for the Grand Prize Drawing!

Don’t forget to visit our vendors and get those Expo Passports stamped!

7:00-8:30 pm Enrichment Experience

Thank you to the Samueli Institute for partnering with us on the Wellness strand of this National Training Seminar!

Dig Deeper... Back by popular demand!

Back by popular demand to the 2014 MCEC National Training Seminar agenda are elective session offerings for those attendees who want to spend their evening going a little farther, digging a little deeper, and enriching their 2014 NTS experience. Sign up at the registration desk! Enrichment session seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot.

Delicious and Nutritious: A Prescription for Performance and Health Joyce Goldstein, Independent Chef/Consultant

Tell Us What’s Really Going On - A Strengths Based Approach to Connecting with Military Teens and Special Populations*

LTC Christine Edwards, MS, RD, Army Program Manager for Nutrition, United States Army

Kenneth Ginsburg, MD, Dept of Pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, PA

Room: Salon 2

LTC Keith M. Lemmon, MD, FAAP, Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

Participants will learn how to combine Delicious and Nutritious, from the practical secrets of Chefs to the latest scientific tools and evidence. Participants will observe demonstrations, interact, and learn how to develop their own “Delicious Prescription.” The primary reason we choose to eat a food is because we like the way it tastes, but only 10% of the population will choose to eat a food because it is healthy. Participants will learn to take advantage of great taste to improve nutrition habits and will also be exposed to the latest nutrition tools and food preparation techniques. They will observe, taste, and learn to teach others to enjoy a broad selection of foods that can reduce disease risk and, ideally, replace unhealthy habits. The session will also explore the social and psychological benefits of a shared meal.

Room: Washington 2 You won’t want to miss this timely and important discussion on effectively communicating with military teens! Professionals with decades of experience will share evidence-informed practices for effective communication with military teens and special teen populations, including sexual minority youth. Participants learn to contextualize conversations with adolescents surrounding challenging topics, and how the use of behavioral change strategies can reduce the shame and stigma often felt by adolescents. Effective connection and communication strategies focus on identifying intrinsic strengths and decreasing feelings of isolation in teens. This session will also explore how recent changes in LGBT rights affect sexual minority youth in military families and members of the military.

* Eligible for APA clock hours

Coming Online Soon: Homeroom.MilitaryChild.org

Our Interactive Community - Launching Fall 2014 • Interactive online engagement and collaboration community creating solutions to issues for military-connected children • Mobilizes active participants and empowers our supporters with a voice while expanding outreach to new communities

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:00-8:20 am Enrichment Experience

Thank you to the Samueli Institute for partnering with us on the Wellness strand of this National Training Seminar!

Rise and Shine!

Get an early start on another round of elective session offerings! A “Grab & Go” breakfast will be offered in each Enrichment room for attendees to enjoy while expanding your 2014 NTS experience. Mindfulness and Movement: The Dynamic Duo of Stress Reduction*

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Treating Teenage Depression and Suicide*

Katherine Smith, MPH, Program Manager, Samueli Institute

LTC Jeffery Bergmann, US Army

Audrey N. Schoomaker, RN, BSN, E-RYT, Consultant, Henry M. Jackson Foundation

Room: Washington 1

Beverly Pierce, MLS, MA, RN, Director of Community Programs, The Institute for Integrative Health

Room: Washington 4 Life in the military has multiple stressors for children – deployed parents, frequent relocations, and transitioning into new schools and communities. A little stress isn’t always bad and can even be a good motivator, but too much stress outside of class can quickly have a negative effect on learning. Fortunately, science is demonstrating that many effective, holistic ways exist to manage behavior which is reflected in improved executive function. In this experiential workshop come practice two of the most powerful stress reduction techniques – MINDFULNESS and MOVEMENT. Participants will explore the strong connection between the mind and the body and partake in a variety of hands-on exercises such as yoga, breath-work, mindful walking, and a body scan. We will discuss how to tailor mindfulness techniques to engage children and how to incorporate them into school and family life. Come prepared to move and be mindful.

Share your thoughts!

Post feedback, thoughts, and photos on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, and they will be shared on a live feed in the auditorium.

Instructions for NTS Social Media Posts: • Use the @MilitaryChild handle for posts on any social media platform to ensure post is reflected on live feed; • Include hashtags (#) relevant to the event so common themes can be captured across various social media platforms: > Official NTS Hashtag: #MCECNTS2014 > Alternate hashtags for three breakout rooms include: #Academics, #Service, #Wellness

This workshop presents a cognitive-behavioral theoretical conceptualization of the development and maintenance of teenage depression and suicidal ideation. Workshop members will participate in a group practical application of the information presented including processing two case studies of military-connected teenagers. One teenager will be dealing with depression, and the other will be dealing with depression and suicidal ideation. These examples will allow participants to illustrate the cognitive-behavioral conceptualization and develop a treatment plan. The following skills will be introduced and illustrated: guided imagery, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, problem solving, thought challenging, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, and suicidal ideation safety planning.

The Triple P-Positive Parenting System of Interventions: Applications in a Military Context* Cheri Shapiro, PhD, Associate Director, Institute for Families in Society, University of South Carolina

Room: Washington 2 The Triple P-Positive Parenting Program is a unique model of parenting support and interventions based on a public health approach to supporting parents. A large body of research demonstrates the impact of this evidence-based system of parenting support to prevent problems, promote child and family well-being, and improve child and parent functioning. The Triple P approach will be described, research evidence supporting Triple P will be presented, and examples of the application of Triple P interventions within military settings will be described. Participants will engage in discussion regarding the need for and availability of parenting support as well as potential applications within military settings in the future. * Eligible for APA clock hours

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8:30-9:30 am Room: Salon 2

Sponsored by:

Views by Four:

Why do schools matter? An accessible and quality education system is the backbone of every community. Student preparation for college or the workplace is critical to a healthy economy and, ultimately, a thriving nation. Leaders from all sectors of society including today’s military, corporate and education leaders realize the importance of a prepared populace. Join this discussion that highlights the urgent need to prepare young people for college, workplace and careers. This is a multi-dimensional and complex challenge that requires everyone’s attention making parents, schools (K-20) and communities equal stakeholders in both the equation and the solution.

General Mark A. Welsh Chief of Staff, USAF

Admiral Paul F. Zukunft Commandant, USCG

General John M. Paxton, Jr. Assistant Commandant, USMC

Michael Plymack

Chief Operating Officer, Serco

Moderator: Dr. David Splitek is the MCEC Project Director for Higher Education Initiatives. Prior to joining MCEC, he served for 9 years as the superintendent of schools for the Lackland Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas.

9:45-10:45 am

Distinguished Lecture Sessions Preparing Children for a Great Start! Laura Dart, Principal, Killeen Independent School District Renee Cook, Principal, Killeen Independent School District Arlene Bakutes, PhD, District Grants Coordinator, Richland School Distict Two Elizabeth Lechner-Teacher, Richland School District Two Jeanie Sullivan, Guidance Counselor, Richland School District Two Jeff Temoney, Principal, Richland School District Two Karen Thompson, Guidance Counselor, Richland School District Two

Room: Washington 1 Educators from school districts in both Texas and South Carolina highlight their local initiatives that foster confidence, resilience, and critical thinking skills in elementary age students while also engaging them in learning and helping them to find their place in schools.

MCEC Science Advisory Board Member

Keeping the Promise: Three Perspectives on Priorities for the Future* Paula K. Rauch, MD, Director of Family Support, Red Sox Foundation, Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program Lt Col Eric M. Flake, MD, FAAP, Chief Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Ramstein Medical Clinic CAPT Joseph McQuade, MD, Medical Director of Public Health, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL

Room: Washington 2 Three esteemed MCEC Science Advisory Board members will share their expertise and their vision of the priorities for supporting the future health and well being of militaryconnected children and adolescents. Topics include identifying opportunities and challenges facing militaryconnected children as the war in Afghanistan draws down and the military faces a time of transition; discussing the Military Family Covenants to identify what is needed inside of the military gates to fulfill the promise; highlighting trends in child and adolescent health including obesity, substance use, and asthma in conjunction with initiatives to address these health challenges; and examining the emotional challenges and resilience supports needed for military-connected children living in the civilian community.

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Innovation in School Behavioral Health in the United States Army and Beyond*

Supporting Children During Wartime and After: Lessons Learned by Two Experienced Organizations*

COL (Ret) Michael Faran, MD, PhD, Chief, Child, Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Office

Lynn Chwatsky, VP, Community Engagement, Sesame Workshop

Mark D. Weist, PhD, Professor and Director, Clinical-Community Program, Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina Paul K. Ban, PhD, Director of Outreach, Child, Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Office

Room: Washington 3 School Behavioral Health (SBH) has become a significant force in the United States, combining efforts of schools, mental health programs, and other youth serving systems toward a full continuum of broad population health promotion, prevention and early intervention and treatment for children and youth with more challenging problems. The US Army has played a major leadership role in this work through an initiative that gained strength in the early 2000s and was formalized and guided by the Child and Family Behavioral Health Office (CAFBHO) in 2009. Since then, seven installations in the US and Germany have improved and refined SBH strategies and documented positive outcomes. These experiences as well as broader global developments in SBH will be reviewed with ideas for participants to expand and improve this work in their own communities. SBH is being expanded to include 104 schools across 18 installations as part of the Child and Family Behavioral Health System.

Improving Child Health and Achievement through Community-wide, Evidence-based Nutrition and Physical Activity Programming*

COL Rebecca I. Porter, PhD, Commander, Dunham US Army Health Clinic, Carlisle Barracks, PA

Room: Washington 5 Protracted conflict over the past eleven years has had numerous impacts on our country. Our military children, in particular, have had to adjust and respond to changes in routine, concerns about their parents’ safety, and in some cases injury or the loss of a parent. The organizations that support and advocate for military children have evolved to better meet the needs of military children. This distinguished lecture will highlight the expanded focus of two such organizations: Sesame Workshop and the Military Child Education Coalition. Lynn Chwatsky and Becky Porter will discuss the needs of military children during war, give examples of programs that developed to meet those needs, and consider some of the lessons that can be learned from the experiences of the past eleven years. The presenters will discuss options for other organizations and individuals to work together to capture these lessons learned.

With appreciation to these nationally recognized

Champions of Education

Michelle Lombardo, DC, President, The OrganWise Guys, Inc. Danielle Hollar, PhD, MS, MHA, Healthy Networks Design & Research

Room: Washington 4 This session will highlight a community-wide model for improving child health and academic achievement in which schools and child care centers are hubs of communitywide programming using The OrganWise Guys (OWG). The OWG is an evidence-based, multimedia, crosscurricular program that uses fun characters based on the organs of the body (i.e., Hardy Heart and Peri Stolic, the large intestine) to teach children and adults how to make positive health, nutrition, and physical activity choices. Specific education about nutrient-rich foods is central to the programming. Results of a study including OWG and modifications to meals provided to schools were published in top tier journals. The study showed significant improvements in weight, blood pressure, and waist circumference, as well as academic achievement (standardized test scores) among program children as compared to children not in the program.

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GE Foundation

Thank you for including military and veteran-connected children in your mission.

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11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Charter Schools 101

Distinguished Lecture Sessions

Jill Gaitens, Community Affairs Leader, The Military Child Education Coalition

Achieving Excellence in Education for Military Children in Interstate Transfers and Transistions

John Manahan, Education Consultant

BG (Ret) Stephen Hogan, Executive Director, Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

In 2008, the DoD commissioned a study that recommended charter school options be offered to military families stationed in locations with poor performing public schools. This report was commissioned to address concerns that poor performing schools were affecting readiness, retention, and moral. Eight charter schools have opened on military installations, and several more charter schools are in development to specifically address the needs of military-connected students. A 2013 DoD report indicated that more guidance is needed. Charter Schools 101 will unpack the history and current climate for charter schools as well as address the challenges that have limited the growth of charter schools on or near military installations such as: facilities, funding, academic expectations, lotteries for enrollment, and the authorization process. In this dynamic session, attendees will arrive with questions and leave with the information to make informed decisions regarding school choice in their communities.

Rick Masters, General Counsel, Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

Room: Washington 1 A distinguished panel will address unique challenges military-connected children experience when transferring to new school districts. The impact of mobility and additional stressors rarely seen in other populations amplifies these challenges and is easily misunderstood and misinterpreted, affecting teaching and learning. Join this session for expert information from those with first hand experience with transition needs and the policy makers who drafted the interstate compacts that successfully built local partnerships with schools.

The Power of Relationships: Promoting Strong Parent-Child Connections in Military Families with Young Children*

Room: Washington 3

Dorinda Silver Williams, LCSW-C, ACSW, Zero to Three

Empowerment Group Visit Model*

Room: Washington 2

Jeffery Geller, MD, FP, Director of Integrative Medicine and Group Programming, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Lawrence, MA

The early years are a period of tremendous growth and development, informed by the experiences that babies have with the important adults in their lives. Parents and caregivers who provide sensitive caregiving serve as the secure base from which their young children explore. For very young children, who rely so heavily on their parents’ physical and emotional presence, the implications of a parent’s extended deployment absence can be significant. Furthermore, infants and toddlers may be particularly vulnerable to additional overlays of family stress, including deployment-related injury or transition, which might impact their parents’ emotional health and availability. This session will focus on the buffering role of secure attachment in the face of family stress or uncertainty. In addition, the critical role that interdisciplinary professionals can play in promoting optimal parent-child connections will be highlighted.

Room: Washington 4 Since 2001 we have been using an empowerment model to practice group medical visits targeting obesity in children in an underserved community. Fifty-four percent of 417 participants using this model have lost weight. Key factors associated with weight lost were empowerment, stress reduction, and healthy lifestyle changes. This presentation will provide recent data on the outcomes and mechanism of action for our program and how it can be replicated. We intend to use the data to guide the presentation and provide targeted suggestions. This session will help professionals working with military families and children in their own practices.

* Eligible for APA clock hours

Check out our Military Kids Art Show sponsored by FedBid!

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11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Distinguished Lecture Sessions continued DoD Partnering to Create Innovative Resources and Tools for You*

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The Department of Defense (DoD) draws upon rich resources in communities to further its mission and effectiveness in supporting military families. One especially effective, dynamic partnership is with NIFA and its land grant universities that

perform a range of helpful functions including: reviewing the academic literature on key topics related to military families and providing succinct briefs on key topics; developing and evaluating programs; providing extensive online portals including a clearinghouse of military-related information and critiques of research; and creating research-based tools that can be accessed and used by professionals in both the civilian and military communities to promote child and family well-being. This engaging presentation led by DoD leadership and two land grant professors will explain these synergistic, effective partnerships and will provide attendees with many excellent resources that will help a broad range of professionals interested in military-connected youth.

12:15-1:00 pm

1:00-1:45 pm

Barbara Thompson, Director, Office of Family Policy/Children and Youth, Military Community and Family Policy Lynne M. Borden, PhD, Professor, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota Daniel F. Perkins, PhD, Professor of Family and Youth Resiliency and Policy, Penn State

Room: Washington 5

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2nd

Room: Salon 2

General Session & Awards Luncheon:

The LTG (Ret) H.G. “Pete” Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award, recognizing successful partnerships and projects benefitting military children, is given in two areas: K-12 and, new in 2014, higher education. The K-12 award may represent a single project in which a military installation and one or more school districts participated, or it may be a summation of the entire program between a military installation and the school districts serving an installation. The Higher Education Award highlights and encourages the outstanding teacher preparation programs that include critical information and experience focusing on militaryconnected children. Presented by: Lieutenant General David L. Goldfein Director, Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. As Director of the Joint Staff, Lt. Gen. David L. Goldfein assists the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in fulfilling his responsibilities as the principal military adviser to the President and Secretary of Defense by developing and providing strategic direction, policy guidance and planning focus to the Joint Staff and by fostering clear communication among the President, Secretary of Defense, Unified Commands, and Services.

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Master Class:

Sponsored by:

John McGrath

Vice President for Communication, College Board

Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools. In challenging all students to own their future, the College Board provides focus on the few things that matter most and clears barriers that stop students from becoming their best. As Vice President of Communications, John McGrath leads a New York-based team with responsibility for building and protecting the College Board reputation. Prior to joining the College Board in 2013, John was a former military child and began his career as an Air Force officer. In this session he discusses how the College Board’s ambitious education goals are tailor-made for military children.

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2:00-3:00 pm Collaborative Training Sessions Collaborative Session 1...... Maryland A

Collaborative Session 5........... Virginia B

Collaborative Session 8....... Delaware B

Collaborative Session 2........Maryland B

Collaborative Session 6..........Virginia C

Collaborative Session 9..........Balcony A

Collaborative Session 3....... Maryland C

Collaborative Session 7....... Delaware A

Collaborative Session 10......... Balcony B

Collaborative Session 4..........Virginia A

3:15-4:00 pm Room: Salon 2

Views by Three: Along with access to academic opportunity comes a civic responsibility to prepare students for the challenges ahead. Cultivating well-educated citizens with the skills, knowledge, and motivation to make a difference in our communities and in our nation will enable us to compete globally. Join us for this distinguished roundtable discussion exploring ways military and veteran children can explore their strengths and have access to opportunities putting them on a path to happy and productive lives from cradle to career.

Arne Duncan

Secretary, Department of Education

General Frank J. Grass

Chief, National Guard Bureau

Admiral Michelle J. Howard Vice Chief of Naval Operations

Educators today have an unparalleled opportunity to cultivate creativity, collaborate with their colleagues, deepen learning, and build a broad, rich curriculum that prepares the well-educated citizens that a democracy needs to flourish. ~ Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Moderator: Ed Van Buren, MCEC Board Member and Principal in Strategy & Operations at Deloitte, has over 17 years of experience in consulting and working with the Department of Defense. He also served as a submarine officer in the Navy and an ROTC instructor at the George Washington University.

4:15-5:00 pm Room: Salon 2

3rd General Session

Admiral William H. McRaven

Sponsored by:

Commander, United States Special Operations Command

For those who serve military and veteran children, the challenge of Keeping the Promise is built on a structure ensuring students have access to academic opportunities; encourages youth to contribute and view serving others as a responsibility; and requires an understanding and commitment to personal well-being. Join ADM William H. McRaven, a military leader and parent, as he shares why educators, parents, leaders, and community members must undertake this challenge together …for the sake of the child.

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Thank you…

To Our Generous 2014 National Training Seminar Sponsors!

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Generous contributions from the following individuals and organizations led to the success of our event. Ajoke Adijat Adeleke

Barbara B. Gentry

John & Gale Moore

AMA Nystrom

Judy Glennon

Kathleen P. O’Beirne

Ray & Joan Barrett

Ben & Noel Griffin

Scott Spouses’ Club

Kevin & Carla Bergner

Amanda Hulsey

Pete Taylor

Chet & Lea Ann Edwards

Mary M. Keller

Uflipp, LLC

Free Spirit Publishing

Lakeshore Learning

Joyce Ward

Monterey Bay Officers’ Spouses Club

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Heartfelt Thanks to Military Child Education Coalition

Initiative Sponsors: Carolyn W. and Charles T. Beaird Family Foundation

SchoolQuest A Military Child Education Coalition Initiative

New Resources for

Students, Parents, and Educators! SchoolQuest.org is your starting point to access free resources and tools. Full of helpful information on:

Moving to a new school GE Foundation

Finding and comparing schools State school requirements in all 50 states Ages and Stages – Is your child ready for the next education milestone? Pikes Peak Alliance/ Friends of the Military Colorado Springs, Colorado

Test Prep strategies

Getting ready for College Paying for College – Scholarship Finder Tufts University

Storing student info

(education, extracurricular, award, volunteer, and work)

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in one safe location

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The National Training Seminar Overarching Objectives Participants will:

• Identify resources and initiatives that support military-connected children and youth. • Develop connections with colleagues and experts relevant to their areas of interests in and service to military-connected children and their parents. • Describe public policy perspectives about the changes in the Force and the implication for programs and services for military-connected children and youth. • Analyze professional and personal practices through learning and insights obtained from speaker and presenter presentations.

Graduate Credit for the 2014 MCEC National Training Seminar The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) has established a working relationship with the University of San Diego (USD) that allows conference participants to register for one unit of graduate extension credit. USD is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Credits may be transferred to a degree program, but participants should first consult with the degree granting organization for this permission. Credits are generally used for personal growth, certification, and/or salary enhancement purposes.

Course Requirements:

• Full participation in all training sessions and activities is required. • Interested participants must register for credit with USD within 10 days of the beginning of the National Training Seminar (no later than August 9, 2014). • Within 30 days following the training seminar, write a 3 to 5 page reflection paper addressing the following questions: 1. What ideas did you find most appealing at the training seminar? 2. How can you use what you learned in your everyday job and/or personal experiences? 3. What ideas, if any, did you hear about at the training seminar that you would challenge? Why? 4. Approximately how many hours were you involved at the workshop and writing this paper? Forward the completed reflection paper to Dr. Georgene Dwyer at dwyerg@gmx.net. You will receive feedback once your reflection paper is reviewed and graded. The University of San Diego will forward a transcript to you within five working days following review of all submissions. The first transcript is complimentary; additional transcripts may be ordered online for a minimum fee.

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COURSES Available for TEA credit!

Concise and practical training designed for educators and professionals working with military-connected children, these online courses are adaptable and portable to fit individual situations.

Limited spots currently available to educators at no cost! Available Online Now! The Journey from “Welcome Home” to Now: Reunion, Reconnecting, RoutineTM Features dynamic instructors who identify potential reintegration stressors, suggest supportive activities and strategies, and emphasize the importance of service and “giving back” as a valuable trait to ensure opportunities to thrive.

Soon to be released! Helping Military Children Discover Their S.P.A.R.C. (Strength, Potential, Aspirations, Resourcefulness, Confidence)TM

Fees:

S.P.A.R.C. takes a look at what motivates students to bring their very best efforts to all their education endeavors and develops guidelines to ensure that happens.

If you would like to apply for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) in your state/jurisdiction, please pick up a Uniform Certificate of Attendance at Registration.

Courses offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and can be taken as schedules permit.

Grading:

USD will award a letter grade based on Training Seminar participation and completion of a quality writing component.

USD charges $75. This is a one credit hour course.

Military Child Education Coalition is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Military Child Education Coalition maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Full NTS attendance is required for graduate credit.

Check out www.MilitaryChild.org/ online-training for more information.

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Come visit the MCEC store! Great new items for all ages! Here are a few of the selections you will find:

Room: Hours:

Salon 1 Monday, 3:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Lunch or Cans-To-Go Round Kooler Bag....... $5.00 Great for kid’s lunches or a day in the park • Made of 210D Polyester • Front Pocket • Adjustable Shoulder Strap • Top Zippered Closure • Foil Laminated PE Foam Insulation • Spot Clean/Air Dry • 6” H x 8” Diameter

The MCEC Store is offering attendees a free gift while supplies last. Earn a stamp on your Expo Passport Card with purchase.

Shimmery Infinity Scarf Shawl Loop Cowl Wrap.................................. $6.00 A great accessory to your everyday wear.

Double USB Car Charger........$5.00 Great for those long trips and no more “I need to charge my phone!” with the double slot.

S2S Draw String Bag................. $5.00 Ideal for school or carrying workout clothes. Made from 210 D Polyester.

S2S Purple T-shirt....................... $10.00 Gildan Dry Blend, tagless, 50% cotton 50% Polyester

Maya’s Enchanted Thread...................... $9.99 A child’s healing journey Maya’s Enchanted Thread is intended for children and adults because sometimes we need a simple story to remind us that small decisions in our everyday lives can greatly affect us.

Dinner with the Smileys..........................$22.99 If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be? When Navy pilot Dustin Smiley found out he would be deployed to Africa for an entire year, one of the first things his wife and three boys said they’d miss were family dinners. For the Smileys, dinner was the only time the family sat down together to talk about their day. It was also the time that an absence in the family was felt the most. Meet the Author! Book Signing in the MCEC Store during Expo/Grab and go lunch, Tuesday, 12:00-1:00 pm

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OUR COMMUNITY EFFORTS TAKE ROOT AND GROW.

At BAE Systems, our commitment goes beyond equipping our armed forces with affordable, advanced solutions for a rapidly changing world. We also encourage employee-driven volunteer efforts that benefit service members and their families. And we are proud to be there to support organizations like the Military Child Education Coalition – working to ensure quality educational opportunities for all military children – that have a positive, lasting impact on the communities where we live and work. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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National Advisory Committee Charlene Austin The Honorable Valerie Baldwin The Honorable Carolyn H. Becraft Douglas Belair General and Mrs. B.B. Bell, USA, Retired Dona Bushong The Honorable John Carter & Mrs. Carter Ed Casey General and Mrs. George Casey, USA, Retired General and Mrs. Peter Chiarelli, USA, Retired Lieutenant General and Mrs. Kurt Cichowski, USAF, Retired Dan Domenech, PhD Admiral and Mrs. Walter Doran, USN, Retired Lea Ann Edwards General and Mrs. Larry R. Ellis, USA, Retired Lieutenant General and Mrs. Phil Ford, USAF, Retired General and Mrs. Tommy R. Franks, USA, Retired Command Sergeant Major and Mrs. William J. Gainey, USA, Retired Colonel Robert L. Gordon III, USA, Retired Major General and Mrs. Mark R. Hamilton, USA, Retired Lieutenant General Charles R. Heflebower, USAF, Retired Rear Admiral and Mrs. Leendert Hering, USN, Retired General and Mrs. James T. Hill, USA, Retired Lieutenant General William Ingram, USA/ANG, Retired General and Mrs. Robert Ivany, USA, Retired Gary Knell Luke Knittig General and Mrs. Leon J. LaPorte, USA, Retired General and Mrs. David McKiernan, USA, Retired General and Mrs. Craig McKinley, USAF/NG, Retired Drayton McLane, Jr. General and Mrs. Duncan McNabb, USAF, Retired General and Mrs. Thomas “Tom” Metz, USA, Retired Major General and Mrs. Paul Mock, USA, Retired General and Mrs. Richard Myers, USAF, Retired General Dennis J. Reimer, USA, Retired Matthew Rogers General and Mrs. Norton Schwartz, USAF, Retired General and Mrs. Henry H. Shelton, USA, Retired Lieutenant General Stephen M. Speakes, USA, Retired Lieutenant General George J. Trautman III, USMC, Retired P. Uri Treisman, PhD Kirsten White

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Board of Directors Officers:

General Benjamin Griffin, USA, Retired, Chairman Brigadier General Robert “Bob” Gaylord, USA, Retired, Treasurer Brigadier General Earl Simms, USA, Retired, Vice Chairman/Secretary Barbara Day, Vice Chairman Dawn Goldfein, Vice Chairman David G. Henry, JD, Vice Chairman Rich Lerner, PhD, Vice Chairman Cathe Robling, Vice Chairman Robert “Bob” Utley, Vice Chairman

Members:

Commander Brunhilde “Bruni” Bradley, USN, Retired Renee Bostick The Honorable Chet Edwards Barbara B. Gentry Chief Master Sergeant Denise Jelinski-Hall, USAF/ANG, Retired Patti Hunzeker

Members Emeriti:

Cathy Franks William “Bill” Harrison, EdD Lieutenant General Don Jones, USA, Retired James Mitchell, EdD Kathleen O’Beirne Robert “Bob” Ray Mary Jo Reimer

Lil Ingram Robert Muller, PhD Command Sergeant Major Mark S. Ripka, USA, Retired Ali Saadat Ed Van Buren Joyce Ward Mary M. Keller, EdD, President/ CEO, ex officio Sandy Schwartz General Thomas A. “Tom” Schwartz, USA, Retired Patricia “Patty” Shinseki Lieutenant General H.G. “Pete” Taylor, USA, Retired Zoe Trautman

Thank you to our Retiring Board Members The Honorable Valerie Baldwin**....................... 5 years of service Beth Chiarelli**.........................................................4 years of service Patricia “Patty” Shinseki*......................................9 years of service * Continuing service as Board Member Emeritus ** Continuing service as National Advisor

Science Advisory Board Colonel (Ret) Stephen J. Cozza, MD, Co-Chair Rich Lerner, PhD,* Co-Chair Ron Avi Astor, PhD Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bergmann Colonel (Ret) Ryo Sook Chun, MD Major Eric M. Flake, MD, FAAP Sarah Friedman, PhD Kenneth “Ken” Ginsburg, MD LeAnne Knobloch, PhD Janice Laurence, PhD Major Keith M. Lemmon, MD, FAAP

Jacqueline V. Lerner, PhD Ann Masten, PhD Captain Joseph G. McQuade, MD Ronald S. Palomares, PhD Colonel Rebecca “Becky” Porter, PhD, ABPP Paula K. Rauch, MD Michelle D. Sherman, PhD Patricia “Patty” Shinseki* Patrick H. Tolan, PhD Colonel (Ret) Doug Waldrep, MD *MCEC Board Member

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2014 Slate of Candidates The 2014-2015 Nominating Committee is pleased to present the following candidates for election to the MCEC Board of Directors. Directors are elected to three-year terms. We bring forward this slate of candidates and express our appreciation to those dedicated MCEC Board Members who have consented to continue their service.

NEWLY APPOINTED TO THE BOARD

RETURNING BOARD MEMBERS

Commander Brunhilde “Bruni” Bradley, USN, Retired – Honolulu, HI

Renee Bostick – Washington, DC

Bruni Bradley served in the U.S. Navy for over 25 years. Her various assignments included: aviation squadron operations and administration, recruiting, logistics, facility and base management, and humanitarian civic assistance. She had duty assignments in Japan, the Philippines, Germany, and various locations throughout the United States. She has held key volunteer management and leadership positions in international military affiliated spouses’ clubs, as the international operations chair for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Naples, Italy, as fundraiser for Naval Services Family Line, and as board member for the Hawaii Armed Services YMCA.

Chief Master Sergeant Denise Jelinski-Hall, USAF/ ANG, Retired – Monument, CO

Denise Jelinski-Hall finished her distinguished career serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. In this position her responsibilities included advising the Chief of the National Guard Bureau on all enlisted matters affecting training and utilization, health of the force, and enlisted professional development of the over 427,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen in the 50 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia. Additionally she was heavily involved in all matters that affected the families of National Guard soldiers and Airmen. While assigned to the Pentagon, she served on numerous executive level committees representing the National Guard Enlisted Corps.

Robert Muller, PhD – Killeen, TX

Renee Bostick is the principal of Randolph Elementary School, Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, Virginia. She has taught all grades K-12, served as a reading specialist, and served as an assistant principal. Her career in education has allowed her to work in 24 schools. She has found joy in 24 moves, living in seven states and on three continents. Renee is married to LTG Thomas Bostick, Army.

Barbara Day – Washington, DC

Barbara Day has been affiliated with the US Coast Guard all her life. She was born and raised in a US Coast Guard family as one of five children. Barbara lived and worked in northern Virginia, and she met and married RADM (Ret) Robert Day while he was stationed in Washington, D.C. Barbara is a member of both the Finance and Executive Committees.

Rich Lerner, PhD – Medford, MA

Richard M. Lerner is the Bergstrom Chair in Applied Developmental Science and the Director of the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University. In addition to being a member of the Executive and Fund Development Committees, Rich also co-chairs the MCEC Science Advisory Board (SAB).

Robert “Bob” Utley – Dallas, TX

Bob Utley is the Chairman of the Board for The Utley Group, a privately controlled family enterprise active in investments in real estate and operating companies since 1988. Bob is a member of the Executive Committee.

Dr. Robert Muller is Superintendent of Killeen Independent School District (KISD) in Killeen, Texas. KISD serves 42,000 students at Fort Hood and in the surrounding communities. Approximately half are military-connected. Dr. Muller held a variety of positions within the district prior to being appointed Superintendent in 2009. His career in education includes positions as teacher, coach, high school principal, and central office administrator. He also served as Associate Commissioner and Chief of Staff for the Texas Education Agency.

Ed Van Buren – Arlington, VA

Dr. Muller received both a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in educational administration from Oklahoma State University. He holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin.

MCEC Business Meeting

Ed Van Buren is a principal in Strategy & Operations with over 17 years of professional experience in consulting and working with the Department of Defense. Prior to consulting, Ed was a submarine officer in the Navy and was an ROTC instructor at the George Washington University. Ed is a member of the Fund Development Committee.

Tuesday, July 29, 9:00-9:15 am, following the First General Session

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Family Counseling and Support Military Benefit Services Career Transition Assistance Wounded Warrior Advocacy Military Personnel Services Support

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Exhibitors July 29-30

American Military University Craig Gilman, MS, MA CGilman@APUS.EDU (703) 334-3957

The Barry Robinson Center Dr. Chuck Brooks (757) 618-3920 cbrooks@barryrobingson.org

Blue Star Families

Janet McIntosh (757) 897-3269 books@bluestarfam.org

Room: Lobby Level - Salon 1

National Fatherhood Initiative

Student 2 Student

Tim Red (214) 478-1635 tred@fatherhood.org

Military Child Education Coalition Debra Longley (254) 953-1923 Ext: 1136 Debra.Longley@MilitaryChild.org

National PTA

Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children

Shaina Croom (832) 335-2879 scroom@pta.org

Cindy Escobedo cescobedo@sunshinecottage.org (210) 383-8622

Old School, New School

Military Child Education Coalition Cindy Simerly (254) 953-1923 Ext: 1127 Cindy.Simerly@MilitaryChild.org

Triple P America, Inc. Bradley Thomas brad@triplep.net (803) 451-2278

HealthCorps

Briana Webster (917) 868-5314 Briana.webster@healthcorps.org

The OrganWise Guys, Inc.

Michelle Lombardo (678) 238-3041 michelle@organwiseguys.com

May Institute, Inc.

Molly McGinnis, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA (202) 740-3063 Mmcginnis@mayinstitute.org

Denise Montana-Graham (254) 953-1923 Ext: 1117 Denise.Graham@MilitaryChild.org

Tyronda Woolfolk (202) 285-0496 twoolfolk@tutor.com

PCS Edventures

Suzy Haislip (208) 861-2917 suzy@edventures.com

Military Child Education Coalition Store

Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families

Willow Springs Center

Tricia Larmer tricia.larmer@uhsinc.com (775) 858-4528

Thank you to the Samueli Institute for partnering with us on the Wellness strand of this National Training Seminar!

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MCEC NTS Social Media Tutorial During this year’s event, NTS participants will have the opportunity to communicate with key internal and external stakeholders through dynamic social media platforms. The following steps provide guidance on creating a Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts.

Create a Twitter Account 1. Go to www.twitter.com on your mobile device or the nearest computer. 2. Enter full name and e-mail address as prompted and create a password. 3. Follow MCEC on Twitter at @MilitaryChild.

Create an Instagram Account 1. Go to www.instagram.com on your mobile device or the nearest computer. 2. Select “Register with E-mail” to sign up with your e-mail address or “Register with Facebook” to sign up with your Facebook account. 3. If you registered with e-mail, create a username and password. 4. If you registered with Facebook, you’ll be prompted to sign into your Facebook account. 5. Identify fellow NTS participants on Instagram via the “Explore” tab and request to follow as desired.

Create a Facebook Account 1. Go to www.facebook.com on your mobile device or the nearest computer. 2. Enter your name, e-mail, and password on the homepage. 3. Like MCEC by searching for Military Child Education Coalition in the search bar. Please consult our onsite specialists at the Old School/New School booth if you run into any technical difficulties.

M C E C O F F I C E STAFF (254) 953-1923 • (254) 953-1925 (fax) 909 Mountain Lion Circle Harker Heights, Texas 76548 info@MilitaryChild.org Mary M. Keller, EdD President and Chief Executive Officer John L. Ballantyne Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Shellie Campos, PHR Director, Human Resources Annette Farmer, JD Staff Counsel and Director, Contracting Sandy Franklin, EdD Director, Curriculum Development and Professional Standards Juan Garcia, CPA Comptroller Michael Gravens Director, Strategic Communications and Outreach Daryl McLauchlin Chief Technology Officer Denise Montana-Graham Chief of Logistics and Retail Stacye Parry Director, Training and Services Cindy Simerly Director, Marketing Stacey Smith, PhD Director, Research and Evaluation

STAY IN TOUCH!

Share your thoughts!

Post feedback, thoughts, and photos on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, and they will be shared on a live feed in the Auditorium.

Instructions for NTS Social Media Posts • Use the @MilitaryChild handle for posts on any social media platform to ensure post is reflected on live feed. • Include hashtags (#) relevant to the event so common themes can be captured across various social media platforms: > Official National Training Seminar Hashtag: #MCECNTS2014 > Alternate hashtags for three breakout rooms include: #Academics, #Service, #Wellness • Make sure your posts are public, so they can be shared on the live feed.

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Military Child Education Coalition®

17th National Training Seminar

July 30-31, 2015 Washington, DC • Marriott Wardman Park Hotel

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Thousands strong and We’re

growing!

enhancing our

member options! Did you know…? • Your membership shows support of the MCEC and its mission. By joining, you acknowledge America’s military-connected children and the sacrifices they make every day. • MCEC is listed as a National Early Childhood Organization by the Council for Professional Recognition which administers the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. • Gift memberships are an excellent way to honor a friend, colleague, or family member. Email Membership@MilitaryChild.org for information.

1. To engage a broader community of people concerned about military-connected children, we’re adding a new Community Member category – a no-cost membership that never expires and comes with full access to all digital MCEC resources and publications. 2. By popular request, we’re adding a Lifetime Member option for Small Business, Corporate and Organization categories! 3. College and University Members will be Voting Members with school districts and military installations.

The Military Child Education Coalition is the nonprofit organization that solely exists to help the military child thrive in the face of transition and separation.

• You do not have to be militaryconnected to be a member of MCEC.

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Serving the

children

of those who

serve us all. Military Child Education Coalition

Go to www.MilitaryChild.org/login, or email Membership@MilitaryChild.org today!

Our members are a vital part of the MCEC family, supporting the mission

...for the sake of the child.

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