Parent Webinars

MCEC Parent workshops are available via webinar to support parents wherever they are located.

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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February

ACT & SAT Basics for Mobile Military Students


Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Help prepare your military-connected student for standardized test success! This session breaks down the PreACT, PSAT, SAT, and ACT, highlights free practice resources, and shares practical strategies to help students feel confident and prepared.
Funded by Navy

Navigating Change with Young Military-Connected Children

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Changes are inevitable, but positive outcomes are possible. Learn how change impacts young children and gain practical strategies to support their social, emotional, and academic well-being.
 Funded by Air Force

Extracurricular Activities: Tips for Military-Connected Students

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Discover how extracurricular activities support the well-being of military-connected children. Learn how to identify meaningful opportunities and gain tips and resources for balancing commitments and maximizing benefits.

Funded by Navy

Empowering Military Families: Homeschooling Tips and Options with SME Natalie Mack

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Join us as we explore the benefits of homeschooling, common challenges, and practical strategies for success. Learn how to find resources and create a flexible learning environment that fits your military lifestyle.  

 Funded by Air Force

Math Matters: Elementary School Students

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Math confidence matters, especially for military-connected children who face frequent changes. This session equips parents with practical tools to strengthen math skills and weave meaningful math activities into daily routines.

Funded by the Navy Child and Yo

Reading: Middle and High School Students

Wednesday, February 18, 2025
 In a screen-filled world, reading still matters. This session equips you with insight and strategies to inspire teenage readers and support successful reading across middle and high school.

 Funded by Air Force

Life Skills: Helping Elementary Children Develop Life Skills

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Not all skills are taught in the classroom. This webinar equips families with practical ways to build everyday life skills that help elementary children grow, connect, and succeed.

Funded by Navy

Test Taking for Military-Connected Elementary School Children

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
From classroom assignments to standardized tests, test-taking is essential to a student’s academic journey. This session explores the purpose of tests, effective study habits, and ways to manage test anxiety to boost performance and build lifelong skills. 

Funded by Air Force

March

AI in Education


Tuesday, March 3, 2026

AI is becoming a part of learning. This webinar offers practical tips to help military families understand its benefits, recognize potential challenges, and support school-age children in using AI responsibly.

Funded by Navy

Early Explorations: Math and Science

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills support curiosity and early learning. This webinar shares simple, fun strategies parents can use to create a STEM-rich environment for young children at home, outdoors, and in the community.

 Funded by Air Force

Perfectionism: When a ‘B’ is a Disaster

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Is your student worried about getting a “B” or not reaching that perfect score? Join us as we identify and discuss perfectionism and look at various ways that parents can support their military-connected child. 

Funded by Navy

Math Matters: Middle and High School Students

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Math options and pathways for middle and high school students vary by district and curriculum. This webinar explores common possibilities and offers guidance for navigating math choices, especially during school transitions during these years. 

 Funded by Air Force

Wellbeing of Youth Caregivers

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Military-connected children may take on caregiving roles to support a wounded, ill, or injured service member or veteran. This webinar helps military parents understand youth caregiving, its potential impact on children, and practical ways to support their well-being. 

Funded by the Navy

Communication Skills for Military-Connected Students

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Join us for a conversation on supporting strong communication for military-connected children. This webinar explores collaboration between students, parents, and teachers and shares practical strategies to help children build confident, healthy communication skills at home and in school. 

 Funded by Air Force

Life Skills: Helping Elementary Children Develop Life Skills

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Children in National Guard and Reserve families experience a military lifestyle that comes with distinct challenges. Join us to explore those challenges and learn practical ways parents can support their children through deployments, changes, and other aspects of National Guard and Reserve life. 

Funded by Navy

Ups and Downs of Being a Military-Connected Child

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The military lifestyle can bring exciting experiences as well as real challenges, including frequent moves, deployments, and changes in family routines. Join us to explore common ups and downs military-connected children may face and learn ways parents can support their children by reframing challenges and building resilience. 

Funded by Air Force

Time Management for Young Children

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Learning about time, routines, and priorities helps young children build skills that support school success and daily life. Join us to explore practical, age-appropriate strategies parents can use to help children manage tasks, assignments, and responsibilities with confidence. 

Funded by Navy

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

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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