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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
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
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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