Purple Star School Program

Requirement:

The role serves in the following:

• Identifying military-connected students enrolled on campus
   
• Serving as the point of contact between the campus and military-connected students and their families
   
• Determining appropriate campus service available to military-connected students
   
• Assisting in coordinating campus programs relevant to military-connected students

Recommendations:

The best liaisons:

• Are trained in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
   
• Have a passion for and knowledge about the military lifestyle
   
• Have time to commit to the position
   
• Are accessible to families 12 months of the year

Requirement:

Website must include the following information:

• Relocation to, enrollment at, registration at and transferring records to the campus
   
• Academic planning, course sequences, and advanced classes available on the campus
   
• Counseling and other support services are available for military-connected students enrolled at the campus
   
• The military liaison and his or her duties

Recommendations:

Solicit family feedback to determine which resources are most relevant for inclusion

• Set routines that prompt regular updates to the page
   
• Leverage and link to social media channels on your page
   
• For detailed guidance on resources to include, access the CPRL/MCES Report

Requirement:

Transition program led by students when appropriate.

New student transition programs help incoming students acclimate to their new campus and community, spurring ongoing connections in the school.

Recommendations:

Keep programming simple and empower students to guide activities.

• Train Student Ambassadors
   
• Encourage ongoing relationships between students
   
• Find ways to involve parents

Requirement:

Professional development for all staff helps familiarize administrators and faculty with the Compact, cultivates awareness of and empathy for military-connected students and equips staff to support families and students.

Recommendations:

• Train all staff and faculty annually, especially if there is high turnover at the school
   
• Customize training content for the military populations in your areas

Requirement:

1. A resolution showing support for military-connected students and their families

2. Recognition of the Month of the Military Child or Military Family Month with relevant events hosted by the campus

3. A partnership with a local military installation that provides opportunities for active duty military members to volunteer at the campus, speak at an assembly or host a field trip.

Recommendations:

Recognize all members of the community - not only active-duty personnel but also reserve personnel, veterans military-connected students, and spouses.