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ARTICLESpecial Education Programs and Resources for Military Families
4 minute read • Oct. 13, 2023A wide range of programs and services are available for military family members with special needs and their caregivers. Here is a sampling of the various resources and tools available to you through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs.
Your OSEP point of contact for special education programs
Connect directly with your state’s OSEP point of contact for questions related to special education services. This list can also be useful for families planning an upcoming move to a new state. Be sure to start by contacting the customer service point of contact, who will connect you with the person who can answer your specific questions.
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School Liaison Support
Local school liaisons represent, inform and assist military families with school-related issues, including special education support.
If you’re still not sure who to contact, you can start by contacting your local EFMP Family Support staff or reaching out to a Military OneSource special needs consultant who can point you in the right direction.
Your local school liaison offers a variety of education support for family members with special needs, including help with transitioning to a new school, navigating the special education system in your current school or addressing general education issues and needs. School liaisons can also assist with referral to the DOD Exceptional Family Member Program. Watch this video to learn more.
Postsecondary Readiness: Equitable Access and Opportunities for Military-Connected Students podcast
Listen to this podcast to learn how school liaisons can help you prepare your children for education transitions and postsecondary opportunities — including further education, training and jobs.
How School Liaisons Can Help With Special Education podcast
Listen to this podcast to learn how school liaisons can help with special education and find the resources and support available to your family.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act website offers a lot of information to help students, parents, educators and service providers gain a better understanding of the act and how it applies to early intervention and school-age services in Parts C and B, respectively.
On the IDEA site, you can gather information and resources to help further guide you through special education programs, especially grant-funded free public education for students through age 21, as well as early intervention services for toddlers and infants through age 2.
Plus, you can search for specific toolkits or explore an IDEA-based resource library stored within an easily accessible online database at the IDEAs That Work website.
Blogs and webinars speak to families like yours
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Blog has stories and insights from other families with special needs who have perhaps experienced struggles and successes similar to yours. The blog also features interviews by industry specialists and policymakers and is a must-read for any caregiver of individuals with special needs.
OneOp also hosts regular live webinars discussing everything from finances to federal employment opportunities for the military community. For military families with special needs, they also have resources concerning early intervention strategies. Head over to the OneOp website to watch prerecorded webinars and listen to podcasts made specifically to help families like yours.
Transition guide helps students with disabilities transition after high school
In May 2017, OSEP updated A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth With Disabilities, which helps children with special needs and their families prepare for life after high school. In this guide, you can find transition-specific planning and services, as well as potential education and employment options for your child.
These resources are just the start of what OSEP can offer you and your child with special needs, so you can make sure they start off with every advantage and succeed in school and in life. Remember, too, that if you need help figuring out the IDEA resources or recommendations on which program is right for your child, your local EFMP Family Support staff and Military OneSource education consultants are happy to help however we can.
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