Beaufort, South Carolina
March 19-20, 2025
Join us March 19 and 20 in Beaufort, South Carolina, for the MCEC 360 Summit.
MCEC 360 Summits provide opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, idea sharing, and programming support, as well as discuss the benefits of Purple Star Readiness – and how to apply for or sustain designation. The Summit is open to professionals, students, and parents of our military-connected children.
The event is free of charge. Professional development sessions include MCEC’s Gone is Gone: Supporting Military Connected Children During Parental Absence and Supporting Military Children Through School Transitions: Foundations, along with a partnership presentation from the MCAS Beaufort-Parris Island School Liaison Program to include MIC3 Compact 101 Training. This event also offers direct interaction with MCEC South Carolina Community Coordinators, Military Student Consultant, Student 2 Student® introductory training for school groups, and a fun, interactive workshop for families with MCEC’s Tell Me A Story®.
Please register by March 14 for the professional development, parent, and student events.
This 360 Summit is funded through the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs and is supported through partnerships from the Beaufort County School District and MCAS Beaufort.
Questions?
Please contact Sara Jane Arnett at Sarajane.Arnett@MilitaryChild.org.
Part 1: For Professionals
Join us for a day of professional learning!
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
Beaufort County School District
2900 Mink Point Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
What to expect:
- Professional development sessions geared to support military connected-students in your community.
- Collaboration and networking opportunities with other educators and community leaders in the area.
Breakfast and lunch provided. Please register by March 14, 2025.
Continuing Education Credits:
Upon completion of the survey, participants may apply for two clock hours of continuing education credits for a fee of $10.00. Continuing education credit applications must be received within 12 months from the completion of the event.
Part 2: For Students
On day 2 of the Summit, MCEC will conduct a Student 2 Student (S2S) event for K-12 schools. S2S is a peer-to-peer student-led program that brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, create a positive environment, support academic excellence, and ease transitions.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST
Jasper Academy for Career Excellence
80 Lowcountry Drive
Ridgeland, SC 29936
This program is designed for school groups. Breakfast and lunch provided. Parents must register students. Please register by March 14, 2025.
Continuing Education Credits:
Upon completion of the survey, participants may apply for continuing education credit. Continuing education credit applications must be received within 12 months from the completion of the event.
Part 3: For Parents and Children
Join us for an evening of fun and learning with MCEC’s Tell Me A Story (TMAS), featuring special guest Representative Shannon S. Erickson, reading the book “Courage.” TMAS uses literature and storytelling in a way that fosters resilience, strong peer and parent connections, and a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Thursday March 20, 2025
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. EST
Robert Smalls Academy
43 W K Alston Dr.
Beaufort, SC 29906
Each family will receive a copy of the book to take home with them. Dinner is provided. Please register by March 14, 2025.
Questions?
Please contact Sara Jane Arnett at Sarajane.Arnett@MilitaryChild.org.
Have a Question? Ask an MSC!
Do you have a question regarding transition or the needs to best serve your military-connected child? Connect with a Military Student Consultant.