K-12 School Liaison Program

Schools and Home Schooling

The District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland have some of the best schools in the nation. As you consider your move to the area below are the neighboring districts to compare. If you have any questions regarding districting, school requirements or transfer of credits, please contact your school liaison representative at 703-693-8378.

Local Virginia Public K-12 School Districts

• Arlington Public Schools: https://www.apsva.us/
• Arlington Public Schools - Check your Child's School for Resources: click here
• Alexandria City Public Schools: www.acps.k12.va.us
• Loudoun County Public Schools: www.loudoun.k12.va.us
• Virginia Department of Education's Links for Parents: www.doe.virginia.gov/students_parents/index.shtml

Home Schooling

VA DOE Home Schooling Information:
www.doe.virginia.gov/students_parents/private_home/index.shtml

Educational Resources

• Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families
  www.tutor.com/military
  Free online help is available 24/7 for military members and their families from live, professional, and screened tutors in more than 16 subjects. Tutors available to help with K-12 coursework, introductory college courses, adult education, and career transitions.
• Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission
  http://www.mic3.net/
  Interstate Compact on Educational/Opportunity for Military Children information can be found on this site. Click your state on the interactive map for information.

Special Needs

• Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
  www.mccshh.com/efmp.html
  The primary mission of the Marine Corps EFMP is to ensure the continuum of care for eligible Marine Corps family members. An exceptional family member can be a child, spouse, or a dependent parent who requires medical or educational services due to a physical, intellectual, or emotional need.
• Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP)
  http://www.militaryonesource.mil/phases-family-life?content_id=267392
  STOMP is the only National Parent Training and Information Center for military families providing support and advice to military families with individuals with disabilities without regard of the type of medical condition their child has.
• VA Department of Education – Special Education
  www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/index.shtml
• Maryland State Department of Education – Special Education
  www.msde.maryland.gov/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/
• District of Columbia Schools Special Education
  http://dcps.dc.gov/specialeducation
• Fairfax County Public Schools Parent Resource Center
  www.fcps.edu/dss/sei/index.shtml
• Arlington County Public Schools Parent Resource Center
  http://apsva.us/page/2865

Financing College

• Schoolarship for Military Children
  www.militaryscholar.org/
  The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community.
• Navy–Marine Corps Relief Society
  http://nmcrs.org/
  Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) is a privite non-profit charitable organization providing financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States. Click on education programs.
• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
  www.mcsf.org
  Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation honors Marines by educating their children through scholarships. Information including eligibility, registration dates/deadlines, and applications can be found on this site.

Looking for virtual volunteers!

Mentoring Program for Barcroft students is back! Barcroft students are in great need for volunteers. This volunteer job is easy and rewarding! Just one or two hours a week!

Mondays-Two time slots are available to pick from: 1100 or 1500 (1 hour).
Open to all Marines and Service Members.

Important Information:

Volunteers will start off the program with getting to know their students, these will go from community builder/get to know you activities (for a couple of sessions) to social-emotional learning activities (also one-two sessions). (Activities will be provided). Last, (after a few weeks) you will read with your students. Barcroft Elementary has an online library you may use and will share their screen. Each session will be 1 hour. The Barcroft POC will lead a quick training for those interested in signing up. We’d love as many volunteers as possible for this program! For volunteer hours, contact the School Liaison Officer at amy.fishman@usmc-mccs.org

Virtual Boot Camp:
' We are looking for Marines and service members to lead a virtual boot camp/gym class once or twice a month. Volunteers may pair up with more than one volunteer at a time. This can be a live stream event or prerecorded. Please contact the School Liaison Officer at amy.fishman@usmc-mccs.org if you are interested.

Resources

SEEKING MARINE VOLUNTEERS!
Want to help and don’t know how? Read!
Let’s continue the Mentoring Program virtually through United Through Reading and receive volunteer hours!! This is so easy you can do it from your own home or even your car!

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• What school can my child attend?
  Visit the boundary locator link to locate your house and appointed school http://boundary.fcps.edu/boundary/
• How and when do I register my child/children for school?
  Visit www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/StudentRegistration/registration-requirements.shtml for requirements needed for registration.
  Required forms are found at www.fcps.edu/parents/start.
• What is the cut off month to register for Kindergarten?
  Children must be five by September 30 to register for Kindergarten.
  Visit www.fcps.edu/parents/start/kindergarten.shtml.