Season 4 Episode #2: Get to Know Your S-L-O: A Conversation with Naval School Liaison, Mindy Hayes

Moving schools can be hard on both military children and their parents. In this episode, Naval Base Coronado School Liaison Mindy Hayes, discusses all the ways you can support your child academically and emotionally through PCSing, deployments, and more. From making sure your child adjusts to a new school, to navigating IEPs, to transferring school credits and preparing for post-secondary education, the School Liaison is an invaluable resource for Navy families. Listen to learn how your Naval School Liaison can help you connect to your school, community, and command.

Show Links:

• School Liaison Worldwide Directory

• Tutor.com

• Military OneSource

• Anchored4Life

• Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission

• School Liaison weblinks for Navy Region Southwest

Show Takeaways:

• Naval School Liaisons are available at every installation to help families transition to new schools and advocate for their children.

• Naval School Liaisons will help you navigate your child’s education at any age or grade, with issues regarding everything from IEPs and the EMFP program to graduation requirements in different states.

• The Interstate Compact for Military Children is a set of policies that exists to help military kids transition to a new school, join extracurriculars, and meet graduation requirements so they do not get left behind.

• Even if your School Liaison doesn’t have the exact answer you need, they can connect you with the right resources.

Let’s Connect:

• NSFL Website

• NSFL Facebook

• NSFL Instagram