National Advocate for Purple Star Schools

MCEC is the nation’s most complete resource for states seeking to start a Purple Star School program. We stand ready to offer guidance and serve in a consultative role every step of the way.

Purple Star Schools Virtual Training

Purple Star Schools Training Programs

Purple Star School Support Virtual Training

Are you a school professional responsible for overseeing the Purple Star Program requirements or application at your school or district? Our introductory training includes a deep dive into the topics listed below, delivered in three-hour sessions over a two-day period.

Day One
Module 1 – Understanding the Need
Module 2 – Identifying Military-Connected Students
Module 3 – Connecting to Resources

Day Two
Module 4 – Welcome and Exit Planning
Module 5 – Understanding Purple Star Schools

March 25 & 27

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. CST

Sponsored by the Alabama State Department of Education State Fund

For more information:

Email us at PD@MilitaryChild.org

Purple Star Readiness ECHO

As a follow-on to Purple Star School Support training or a 360 Summit, find a community of learners to help you with every step of your application or redesignation process with our MCEC Purple Star Readiness ECHO®.

Each cohort meets monthly online to address best practices and common challenges in your region. This professional learning community is unlike others you have experienced. The benefits of ECHO include collaboration, idea sharing, and problem solving with subject matter experts and peers.

Join the 2024-2025 South Carolina cohort today!

Our community is online, but the ECHO features South Carolina state-specific criteria and builds upon experiences and knowledge from those working these issues in the field. We’re excited to offer Purple Star Readiness specific in South Carolina. Click to learn more and join today:

South Carolina