Welcome to the MIC3 Webinar Series. June 16, 2014

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1 Welcome to the MIC3 Webinar Series June 16, 2014

2 MIC3 Webinar Part II: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERSTATE COMPACT How to Get Started MG(R) David Bockel, MIC3 Commissioner Georgia Rosemarie Kraeger, MIC3 Commissioner Rhode Island

3 MIC3 ATTENDEE WEBINAR INFORMATION SCREEN ATTENDEES SEE

4 MIC3 ATTENDEE WEBINAR INFORMATION Your Participation Submit your text questions and comments using the Questions Panel Please raise your hand to be unmuted for verbal questions. Note: Today s presentation is being recorded.

5 Outcomes as a result of this webinar What is first? How to get started The Interstate Compact is law State Coordination What pieces are needed? Identify resources available to help implement the Compact Who else should know about the Interstate Compact? Key issues v. major Compact Content areas Role of the MIC3 National Office

6 CONGRATS! Your State adopted the Interstate Compact How to Get Started Now What? You need: Point of Contact Who will answer questions and address issues until your state has a Commissioner? Contact appointing authority Make contact with MIC3 headquarters

7 Interstate Compact in Law The Interstate Compact is adopted as law by the State Legislature. Certain parts may vary from state to state, but the bulk of the Interstate Compact is the same. Adopted by 48 states and the District of Columbia (approximately 98 percent of military school-age children in the US) as of June ***Know these***

8 Article VIII State Coordination Each State has: State Commissioner Appointed by the Governor unless otherwise designated (Take over for POC) State Council Appointed by the Governor unless otherwise designated (Set up your State Council meeting once all have been appointed) Military Family Education Liaison appointed by state council

9 MIC3 Commissioner for your State Who can be the Commissioner? How long is the term of office? Duties and Responsibilities Who should the Commissioner get to know? Who pays the dues? Know the Interstate Compact Transition procedure what should happen?

10 Forming the State Council Primary members Article VIII (who appoints?) Ex-Officio members Who should you include? Military/ DoD Representative (non-voting, policy only) Military Family Education Liaison How often should the Council meet? Duties and Responsibilities

11 Resources MIC3 Leadership and Orientation Manual MIC3 Tool Kit Other MIC3 Commissioners MIC3 National Staff

12 MIC3 Website #1 communication/resource center Devoted staff-updated frequently Directory of State Compact Offices Comment Databases Discussion Forums

13 Assistance & Training Materials up-to-date Presentations Student Manuals Supplemental Materials Rules Legal

14 Who Should Know About The Compact? State Department of Education School Boards District Superintendents Principals School Counselors School Liaisons State Education Organizations

15 Key Issues Affecting Military Students Academic Issues Typical student experiences between 6-9 transitions Adjustment to New School Setting Transfer of Services for Special Education Incompatible Graduation Requirements Redundant / Missed Testing Transfer of Coursework and Grades Transfer of Records Exclusion from Extra-curricular Activities

16 Interstate Compact Issues Case Studies Kindergarten/1 st grade entry Enrollment Placement Eligibility Extra-curricular Exit Exams Graduation Each situation is unique gather all the information before determining how the Compact applies.

17 Compact Content Articles of Focus Article IV Enrollment Educational Records, Immunizations, Entrance Age (Kindergarten) Article V Placement and Attendance Course/Program Placement, Special Education, Placement Flexibility, Absences Article VI Eligibility Enrollment, Extra-curricular participation Article VII Graduation From Receiving State, From Sending State, Exit Exams

18 Role of National Office Secretary/Clearinghouse to the Commission Documents Meeting Minutes Commission Business Resource Center Technical & Training Assistance Publications Website Directory of States Compact Offices Legal Assistance/Opinions

19 QUESTIONS?

20 Contact MG(R) David Bockel, MIC3 Commissioner Georgia Rosemarie Kraeger, MIC3 Commissioner Rhode Island

21 Contact Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children PO Box Lexington KY (859) Phone (859) Fax Commission Website