Webinars are presented live on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Noon EST. Participants must register in advance for the live webinar presentation or to watch the following webinars on-demand.
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April
Growing Great Readers
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Reading is the most important skill a child can develop to achieve academic success and wellbeing. A family’s role in reading starts at birth and continues throughout life. In this webinar we share ideas to spark a love of reading in children and develop good reading habits for the entire military family.
Funded by Air Force
Navigating Dyslexia for Military Students: Resources and Strategies w/SME: Kristin Kane
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Frequent moves can make it easy to overlook reading struggles, but sometimes the cause is dyslexia. With the right support, kids with dyslexia can build strong reading skills and confidence wherever military life takes them. Learn the signs so you can advocate for your child at every duty station.
Funded by Navy
Staying Involved in Your Child’s Education
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Your involvement matters! Parents are key partners in their children’s educational success. Join us for helpful tips and strategies on staying active in your child’s school life, and learn how service members can stay engaged and connected to their child’s education, even during deployment.
Funded by Air Force
Financial Aid Basics for College-Bound Military Students w/ SME: Mark Patton
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Is your military-connected teen college-bound? Get an overview of how the financial aid process works and learn various options available to help pay for college. Get your questions answered in the Q&A session wrap-up.
Funded by Navy
Transitions Out of the Military: Supporting Children
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Military transitions affect the whole family. Learn practical ways to support your children as your family adjusts to life after military service, including tips for managing change, building stability, and helping kids thrive in new environments.
Funded by the Air Force
Balanced Parenting for Military Life
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Looking for ways to strengthen your parenting while navigating the demands of military life? This workshop introduces a balanced parenting approach that helps families build strong relationships, encourage responsibility, and support children as they grow into confident and resilient individuals.
Funded by Navy
Healthy Lifestyle for Military Families
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Helping children develop healthy habits supports their overall well-being. Join us to learn practical ways to balance screen time, encourage movement, and support healthy lifestyles for kids.
Funded by Air Force
Study Skills for Students with Exceptional Needs
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Join us for a webinar designed to support students with exceptional needs and their families. Learn strategies for overcoming common study challenges, improving organization, and creating a supportive learning environment that helps military-connected students build confidence and succeed.
Funded by Navy
What is a Purple Star School?
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Learn how Purple Star Schools support military-connected students and their families. This webinar will highlight the benefits of the Purple Star School program and how it helps schools better meet the academic, social and emotional needs of military children. See why Purple Star Schools are making a big impact for military families.
Funded by Air Force
May
Preschool Options for Military Families: Navigating Limited Availability and Support Strategies
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Finding the right preschool can be challenging for military families, especially when availability is limited. This webinar explores preschool options, common barriers, and support strategies to help families make informed decisions.
Funded by Navy
New School, New Start: Mental Wellbeing for Military-Connected Teens w SME MFAN Gabby
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Join us for an engaging webinar on supporting the mental wellbeing of military-connected teens during times of transition. Drawing on national research and newly published findings on military teen mental health, Dr. Gabby L’Esperance, Vice President of Research and Evaluation with the Military Family Advisory Network, will share key insights and practical strategies for parents navigating a “new school, new start.” Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand and support your teen’s wellbeing.
Funded by Air Force
Kindergarten Ready: Helping Pandemic-Age Military Children Thrive
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone, especially for pandemic-age military children. Join us to learn ways to support readiness skills, ease the transition, and help your child thrive in the classroom.
Funded by Navy
Getting Started with Homeschooling: Pros, Cons, and Best Practices
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Considering homeschooling for your military-connected child? This webinar explores the pros and cons of homeschooling and shares best practices to help families make informed decisions and get started with confidence.
Funded by Air Force
Special Needs: Transitions for Military-Connected Students with Exceptional Needs
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Military moves can bring added complexity for students with exceptional needs. Join us to explore transition challenges, learn more about IEPs and 504 plans, and identify helpful resources for planning and support.
Funded by the Navy
Kids in the Kitchen
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Discover how time in the kitchen can help military-connected children learn, grow, and thrive. This webinar explores how meal preparation can build academic skills, encourage healthy eating, and strengthen family well-being.
Funded by Air Force
Deployment: Staying Connected During a Service Member’s Absence
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Learn ways to help your family stay connected during deployment. This webinar shares ideas for maintaining communication, strengthening relationships, and supporting children through a service member’s absence.
Funded by Navy
Maximizing Summer Experience
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Join us for a webinar designed to support students with exceptional needs and their families. Learn strategies for overcoming common study challenges, improving organization, and creating a supportive learning environment that helps military-connected students build confidence and succeed.
Funded by Navy
Maximizing Summer Experience
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Help your military child make the most of summer. This webinar shares ways to navigate school transitions, reduce learning loss in math and reading, and explore fun, enriching activities for the whole family.
Funded by Air Force
This webinar is written for parents. Professionals who work with military-connected children may find it useful, but please remember the target audience is parents. Resources discussed and provided are also intended for parental use at home with their children. This is an interactive webinar offering research-based information and ideas for participants. This webinar is funded by the Navy Child and Youth Programs and is open to all Navy and DoD personnel assigned to Navy Installations. Others may register and attend on a space-available basis
In case you missed it…
MCEC has webinars on a wide range of topics, including Resilience and Facing Challenges, Children with Exceptional Needs, School and Academic Success, School Transitions, and more.
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