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Navigating education and support services can be complex for military-connected families. This section provides key contacts and resources to help families, educators, and school staff access the support they need, from counseling and school enrollment to academic standards and special education services. Whether you're seeking guidance during a transition or looking for long-term support, these tools are here to help.

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📞 Key Contacts for Military Family Support

•  | Provide free, confidential, non-medical counseling to children and family members of active duty, National Guard, Reserve, DoD civilians, and school staff. Available on military installations and some public school campuses. Contact your School Liaison Officer or school campus to check availability.
• Military Liaison Counselors | Located in select Texas school districts, these counselors support military families by partnering with installations, schools, and community agencies to assist with transitions and outreach.
•  | Based on military installations, School Liaisons assist families from all service branches with school transitions, system navigation, and educational resources. They also collaborate with school and community leaders to support military-connected students.

🏫 ӣ����Ƶ Resources

• AskTED | AskTED is an online directory of Texas schools, including charters. The directory primary is primarily used by people seeking contact information for schools, districts, and education service centers.
• Free Prekindergarten Eligibility | Children of active duty, activated/mobilized Guard or Reserve members, or those MIA may qualify for free Pre-K in Texas. More information: Early Childhood Education FAQs | Texas Education Agency, 
• Student Assessment Division | The ӣ����Ƶ Student Assessment Division oversees all state-required standardized student testing, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) program.
• ӣ����Ƶ Performance Reporting | Descriptive reports are available on every school district, campus, and charter school in Texas. The reports includes data on .
• Texas Graduation Requirements |Outlines the pathways and requirements for earning a Texas high school diploma.
• Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) | Curriculum standards detailing what students should know and be able to do by grade and subject.

🧩 Special Education Resources

•  (EFMP) | Available on military installations, EFMP supports families with special needs by helping them navigate ARD, IEP, and 504 processes.
•  | NMFA provides additional information and resources on the Exceptional Family Member Program for military families with special needs family members.
• ӣ����Ƶ Special Education Department | Offers guidance and support for special education services in Texas.
•  | A ӣ����Ƶ-supported information center for parents, educators, and advocates of students with disabilities.

🌐 Information Hubs & External Resources

• | DoD-funded program offering free support and information on military life.
• | Provides outreach and academic support for military-connected students.
• | A national network of superintendents from districts with large military populations.
•  | Centralized access to veteran benefits, education, employment, and health services.
•  (NMFA)| A nonprofit organization that offers scholarships, camps, and retreats for military families.
•  | Military rank insignia represent levels of leadership and responsibility within the armed forces, distinct from paygrades, which are used to standardize compensation across enlisted, warrant officer, and commissioned officer roles.

🪖 Definitions of Common Military Terms and Acronyms

Understanding military terminology can help educators, families, and community members better support military-connected students. Below is a list of commonly used military terms and acronyms, along with their definitions, to provide clarity and context.