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Navy Region SouthwestSchool Liaison Newsletter

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November-December

2013

Connecting Navy Families, Commands and K-12 Schools

In this issue

Current Events . . . . . . . . . . 1

Partners in Education . . . . 2

Transition Support . . . . . . . 3

Deployment Support . . . . . 5

Fleet & Family SupportCenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Post-SecondaryPreparation . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Home School Linkeage . . . 8

Command, School, andCommunity Connections . . 9

EFMP Resources . . . . . . . 10

Navy School Liaison Contacts . . . . . . . Back Cover

Addressing educational issues that affect military children in

Navy Region Southwest.

1 Academic Anchor • November-December 2013 www.navylifesw.com/slo • Navy Region Southwest School Liaison Newsletter

Current Events

Does your child’s school have a PTA? PTO? PTSA? Or, maybe a PCC? These are all organizations geared towards helping your child’s school through volunteerism and fundraising. Regardless, of what they’re called, they need you and your help.

Coronado Unified School District,Silver Strand Elementary School,Military Voyager Parent Coffee1-2 pm in the Silver Strand Connections RoomsNovember 7, November 21, December 12

South Bay Union,Military Parent Council10-11 amNovember 5: Berry Elementary SchoolFebruary 4: Oneonta Elementary School

For more information, please contactKelly Frisch at [email protected]

To celebrate Coronado Unified School District’s 100-Year Anniversary, we will spend the school year striving to improve the lives of those in the community by donating new and gently used items to designated organizations. Detailed wish lists for each organization will be posted each month.

Please peruse the brief list below and discuss as a family which would be the best months and items for you to donate.

PTA… PTO…

What’s TheDifference?

With something different every month, families have a variety of organizations in which to support. Children, or parents, may deliver the items to school and place them in the collection bin throughout the month. At the end of each month, the donated items will be delivered to that month’s organization. Our goal is 100 items from each school, every month. Thank you for your support!

SeptemberMonarch School: art supplies

OctoberRegional Food Bank:

canned or boxed food itemsNovember

Coronado Retirement Center:handwritten letters, notes, pictures

DecemberToys for Tots: new, unwrapped toys

January Fostering Childhood:

new or gently used sports itemsFebruary

Family Health Center of San Diego:new or gently used baby items

MarchNavy-Marine Corps Relief Society:

gently used kitchen items,clothing, and shoes

AprilAlpha Project: hygiene products

MayReach Out and Read: new orvery gently used children’s books

Naval Base Coronado Upcoming

Events

•APTA(ParentTeacherAssociation)orPTSA (ParentTeacherStudentAssociation)isformally affiliatedwithitsstate’sPTAorganizationand theNationalPTA.

PTA’s must pay dues to their state and national organization. These dues cover insurance and the advocacy of the National PTA.

•APTO(ParentTeacherOrganization)oraPCC (ParentCommunicationCouncil)isanindependent parentgroup.Theymayhaveothernames,butif they’renotaPTAorPTSA,theyaremostlikelyan independentgroup.

PTO’s do not pay state and national dues. All dues collected stay with the school. Insurance can be purchased for the organization.

Whether your child’s school has a PTA, PTO, or neither, find a way to get involved. Every school needs its parents to succeed!

However, if you’re curious aboutthe differences, here are just a few:

Coronado UnifiedSchool

District’s 100-Year

Anniversary

November-December 2013 • Academic Anchor 2Navy Region Southwest School Liaison Newsletter • www.navylifesw.com/slo

Partners in Education

San Ysidro Unified School District has an ongoing district wide Partnership-in-Education (PIE) with CNSP, Pacific Fleet. The Partnership-In-Education program is one of the seven core services of the School Liaison program. The PIE started in 2010, and has provided valuable mentorship opportunities to the sailors and students alike. SYSD is comprised of 8 schools, each with a certain emphasis and area of concentration.

On August 26, members of the San Ysidro School District met with SURFPAC to kick off the PIE for the 2013-2014 school year. School principals and the PIE POCs met to discuss ongoing support programs for the schools, to include tutoring and Everyone-a-Reader, as well as plan events to include: fall festivals, physical fitness activities, and school beautification projects.

Thank you to everyone who participated! We are looking forward to another successful school year!

On August 26, sailors in the “Partnerships in Education Program” from Naval Air Station Fallon, participated in the “Students Back to School” in a big way!

Sammy sailor was there to welcome students off of the busses at Lahontan Elementary school in Churchill County School District.

The current PIEs are as follows:Ocean View Hills;International Awareness Concentration with SURFPAC Staff

Sunset Elementary;Science and Math Concentration with USS Essex

La Mirada Elementary;College Bound Concentration with USS Comstock

San Ysidro Middle School;Medical Sciences and Arts/Media with USS Sterett

Smythe Elementary;Writing and Publishing Concentration with USS Pinckney

Vista Del Mar with USS New Oreleans

Willow Elementary with USS Makin Island

Students Back to School with Naval Air Station Fallon

Across town at Numa Elementary School, sailors guided new students to their classrooms, helped direct traffic, and created a high-five line to give students one last “hoorah” before the new school year began.


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Is your child transitioning to a new school? From rezoning to standardized testing, here are answers to your biggest questions:

How do I find out the kindergarten age requirements for where we are moving?If your child will be going to a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school during the 2013-2014 school years, he or she must be five years old by September 1, 2013, to enter kindergarten. If he or she will be attending a public school, check the state’s Department of Education website for age requirements. Each state has different rules regarding kindergarten to include whether attendance is mandatory in order to attend first grade. Be sure to find out the most current information, to include any pending legislation, as many states have recently changed their age cutoff dates. If you feel your child is all set for school but does not meet the age requirements, inquire on testing him to see if he or she is ready to start. Remember that age cut-offs may not be the same for public and private schools- even in the same state.

We are moving mid-year. What do I need to know about transferring schools?The answer really depends on the age of your child and their requirement for specialized services. As soon as you find out your new assignment and the specific

school your child will be attending, start your research. Find out if you will be moving to a state that has adopted the Military Interstate Children’s Compact (http://mic3.net) and if it can ease your transition with such issues as kindergarten entrance age and transferring high school credits. Your child may need extra help getting caught up, so ask your new school what they can do to support his transition. And be sure to engage the new school early-on so you can begin working on issues long before the first day of school.

I hear they are thinking about rezoning the area where we are moving. How can I make sure we don’t get reassigned to a new school? Changing schools is hard, but changing due to rezoning is especially difficult for military families. If your area is experiencing a lot of growth, there may be new schools in the pipeline. Decisions on rezoning can be made long after you move into your new home so get as informed as possible on where schools are being planned. Call the main school district office, but don’t take their answer as final because the zoning lines often get redrawn. Ask if rezoning meetings are being held and, if possible, get the contact number for the office that is responsible for decisions and ask if the area where you are buying or renting is being considered for a new school. Educating yourself about the situation will allow you to make the best possible decision under the circumstances but, even if you are rezoned, sometimes the result can mean a better situation for your child.

The Navy has worked hard to PCS families with children during summer or winter break, however with budget constraints the way that they are; we are seeing a trend of families PCSing during the school year. This trend is likely to continue and increase.

Here are some things to keep in mind when considering your Child’s Mobile Education.

Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand.(ChineseProverb)

usingGPS-enableddevices.Partici-pantsnavigatetoaspecificsetofGPScoordinatesandthenattempttofindthegeocache(container)hiddenatthatlocation.

State Parks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_parks

National Parkswww.nps.gov/index.htm

Make the Mostof PCS Moveswith Children


PCSTransition Support

We are moving to an area that has charter and magnet schools. What are these types of schools? And how do I get my child into one?The number of school options depend greatly on the area where you are moving; typically, the closer to a metropolitan area you are, the greater your number of choices. Charter schools receive public money and must abide by many of the same regulations and statutes of public schools; however, they have more flexibility than public schools. Charter schools do not charge tuition and often hold open enrollment in the late winter/early spring prior to the next school year which creates an issue for military families who often don’t know that far in advance where they will be stationed. Some charter schools have specialized curriculum like math, science, or vocational training. Magnet schools are public schools with a specialized focus. The term “magnet” refers to how students can be pulled from various schools or across a district to attend the school. Some magnet schools have a competitive entrance process while others use a lottery for a random selection from all who apply. In addition to these typ3es of schools, there are private schools to include traditional independent, parochial, non-traditional learning environments, military academies, and even boarding schools. Decisions for entrance can be lengthy, so if you are considering a private school for your child, know the cut-off dates for registration. Most schools in military communities are familiar with the situation military families face regarding waiting for orders and may be willing to discuss returning your deposit; however,

others may not be as flexible and will be unable to return a deposit.

Will my child’s IEP transfer to his new school or will he have to be retested for services?This is probably one of the biggest challenges regarding education for military families. States and schools have varying requirements when it comes to Individualized Education Program (IEP) timelines but must provide students with current IEPs from another state with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to include services comparable to those described in the child’s IEP from their previous public school until another IEP is developed and implemented. While law states the child must receive comparable services, moving from one school to another may mean there are significant differences in what services are available so parents should try to find out ahead of time how the school plans on meeting their child’s needs. Additionally, the timeline to adopt the IEP from the previous public agency is defined as within a “reasonable amount of time” which means parents often must become vocal advocates for bringing swift compliance. For more information on your child’s rights visit www.ed.gov.

The new state where we are moving has standardized testing. I’m nervous about how my child will do. What are they and does he have to take them?Standardized testing can be stressful, especially if you are unfamiliar with the requirements or are moving mid-year. Check your state’s Department of Education web site to learn the

requirements within the state where you are moving and find out if testing is required and/or a part of your child’s final grade. Students attending DoDEA schools take TerraNova standardized testing and also take the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). There are varying levels of focus on standardized testing depending on your state and school district. The important thing is to avoid letting your stress upset your child as they may already feel a great deal of pressure making the transition to a new school.

What steps can I be taking to ease the transition to a new school?Schools located near a high concentration of military personnel will most likely be familiar with your situation and may have prepared literature that will answer the majority of your questions. If you are moving where there are fewer military personnel, your first step is to educate yourself as much as possible as to what your rights are and what the school already has to offer before you meet with anyone. This way you can offer the administration information rather than expect them to already be education on, for example, how many of your child’s high school credits should transfer. Organizations like the Military Child Education Coalition, www.militarychild.org, exist to help military parents get the answers they need when they transfer schools to include connecting with a Military Student Transition Consultant in your area. If you have a specific question, access MCEC’s Ask Peggyie section, (www.militarychild.org/ask-aunt-peggie), where researcher Peggie Watson works to get you answers.

Your Child’sMobile EducationBy Janine Boldrin

Published inMilitary Families Magazine,Fall 2013


Deployment Support

Operation Kid ComfortConsoles Military Kids of Deployed Service membersGrief, loneliness and immense sadness are common emotions military kids experience when their parent is deployed. Although no object or person can replace a deployed parent, Operation Kid Comfort hopes to soothe and console military kids by providing free photo-transfer quilts to children age six and under, and pillows to those age seven and older. Each custom-made quilt or pillow features photos of the deployed service member.

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School Aged Children(Ages5to12)

DON’T•Criticizepastnegativebehaviors

DO•Allowthemtobragaboutyou•Spendtimereviewingschoolwork,pictures,scrapbooks,etc.•Praisethemfortheiraccomplishmentsduringyourdeployment

Teenagers(12to18)

DON’T•Forcethemintospendingtimewithyou•Encouragetheirdisinterestedanddisrespectfulbehavior•Criticizenewinterestsorfriends

DO•Listenwithundividedattention•Haverespectfortheirprivacyandfriends•Encouragethemtosharewhathashappenedduringdeployment

Deployment Homecoming Tips

Mr. Poe and Friends Discuss Family Reunion after Deploymentusescartooncharacterstoaddressdeploymentissuesaffectingchildrenages6to11.

Formoreinformationaboutthisresourceandmanyothers,visittheMilitaryOneSourceWebsiteathttp://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx

Formoreinformation,pleasecontactyour

localASYMCA:

http://militaryymca.org/

Requesting a Quilt or PillowYou’ll need to provide six to nine high quality digital photographs when requesting a quilt or pillow. Once you’ve gathered the pictures you want featured on the quilt or pillow, then decide which request method to use.

More About Operation Kid ComfortCreated in 2004 at Fort Bragg/Pope AFB, Operation Kid Comfort is a program provided through the Armed Services YMCA. Thanks to countless volunteers, more than 6,000 quilts have been made to help console military kids of deployed service members.

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Teens


Plan, plan, plan .The holidays are a magical time of year…it is a time when even the most frugal individual can be magically parted from their money without being quite sure where it went. Have you ever spent more for the holiday season than you wished to or could afford? Has it ever taken you more than six months to pay off your holiday expenses? Have you ever done all of your holiday shopping in one expensive last-minute dash to the mall? Holiday financial planning should occur throughout the year and continues even after the holidays end. Start saving now for next year, so that you will have the cash for your expenses and your holidays will be debt-free.

Explore Low- or No-Cost Gift OptionsIf you are looking for a way to reduce expenses this holiday season, consider low- or no-cost alternatives to expensive gift-giving. Sometimes the gifts that mean the most cost the least. Be creative and look for ways to include the time and talents of your entire family in gift alternatives. Gifts you make:•Homemadecookiesarealwaysawelcome present.Childrenlovetodecoratecookies.If youhaveaholidayfoodthatistraditionalin yourfamily,introduceittoyourfriends.•Peopleappreciatethetimeyouspentinmaking somethingspecial.Homemadecraftsare anothergreatgiftforchildrentogive.Looking forideas?FFSChasacraftandconversation classwithfreesupplies.Giving of your time:•Makeacouponandgiveitasapresent, redeemableforbabysitting,timealone,etc.•Mowyourneighbor’slawn.

•Spendanentireafternoondoingwhatever yourchildwantstodo.•Runerrandsforanelderlyfamilymember.•Changetheoilinafriend’scar.•Helpyourbrotherwithhistaxes.

Reduce Holiday StressDo the holidays make you feel like the world has begun to spin faster? Have the days and weeks grown wings? The holidays can bring about extreme emotions due to disruptions in routine and pressure we may feel to produce perfect holiday festivals for friends and loved ones. Here are a few practical ways to reduce holiday stress:•Setabudgetandsticktoit.Buildlittlerewards foryourselfformaintainingyourgoals.•Trytocontrolfoodandalcoholintake,anddon’t forgetabalanceddiet.Goingtoaparty?Have ahealthysnackbeforeyouleavesothatyou canresistthetemptationoftoomanycalorie- heavytreats.•Planahead.Decideaheadoftimewhereyou plantospendtheholidaysandmakesure everyoneinthefamilyknowstheplan.•Delegateresponsibilities,bringthewholefamily intotheplanningandimplementationofevents. Thinkofwaysyoucanthankyourlovedones forhelpingout.•SetarealisticNewYear’sresolutionwitha timelineofmeasurablegoalssoyoucansee yourprogressthroughouttheyear.•Setasidedifferencesfortheholidays,or agreetodisagree.•Getenoughsleep.Whenyoudon’tgetthe amountofsleepyourbodyneeds,youstart accumulatingasleepdeficit.Afterjustafew nightsmissing2-3hoursofcriticalsleep, youmayfeellikeyoupulledanall-nighter. Giveyourselfsometimetorest!•Keepinshape.Notimeforalongsessionat thegym?Takeawalkwiththefamilyortake amomenttoenjoyoneoftheopportunities outdoorsthatonlyourclimatecanoffer!

Tips for Traveling with ChildrenHolidays also mean a lot of time is spent with your family and friends. Ensuring the children in your life are happy and are not stressed will also ensure you have a great holiday with less stress.•Makesurethatyouandthechildrenarewell restedandfed•Bringplentyoftoys,snacks,andactivities•Berealisticaboutyourexpectations,children don’talwayshavethesameattentionspanas adults.Planaccordingly.•Getsomehelpifneeded–reachouttoothers ifyouareoverwhelmed

Separated during the Holidays?The holidays are different when you can’t spend them with the ones you love, especially when you are separated by deployment. How can you still make this time special?•Considerkeepingajournalofyourspecial holidayexperiencesandaskyourdeployed lovedonetodothesame.Writetoeachother andthenswapjournalsbymailorwhenthey gethome.Theactofwritingtothemwillhelp youfeelcloser,eveniftheyareontheother sideoftheworld.•Don’twaituntilthelastminutetosendcare packages.YoucancheckoutthePostOffice websiteforshippingdeadlinesat https://www.usps.com/shippingdates•Don’tisolateyourself.Useyourresources! Checkoutwww.militaryonesource.mil/ deploymentforgreatonlineresources, chatrooms,andmore.AndknowthatFleet andFamilySupportCenterishereforyou!

Remember, life brings changes and we make a choice every day as to how we will allow those changes to make us feel and act. Take care of yourself...and each other. Wishing you a peaceful, happy, and safe holiday!

Fleet and Family Support Centers

Are YouPrepared for the Holidays?

Some Quick Tips from your Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC)

as you Prepare for the Holidays

For more information onFFSC programs, visit

navylifesw.com/sandiego/familiesor

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Post-Secondary Preparation

College application, financial aid and scholarship application assistance is available free of charge online, at high schools and by colleges and universities. Parents and students should not pay for any of these services. Contact your High School Counselor or your School Liaison Officer for details on how to get assistance with your college planning needs.

Seniors - College Application and Admission ProcessThe college application process is in full swing and keeping track of applications, test scores, passwords and college accounts can be confusing. It is a good idea to record all information on a spreadsheet. Most colleges set up online access for applicants to check on their application status and to request any additional information from applicants and send account notifications via email. Check college accounts frequently for notices of admittance, final transcript requests and registration information. Most colleges post all information to online accounts.

Juniors - The Early Assessment Program (EAP)EAP is a tool for students, California State Universities and participating California Community Colleges to determine if students are ready for college level Math and English. The EAP is an optional test offered in high school to 11th graders. For detailed information on the EAP and to create a student Roadman to Success visit www.csusuccess.org.

IfyourparentiscurrentlyservingorhasservedintheNavyinanaviationcommand(squadron,navalairstation,carrier,etc.),youcouldbeeligibletoapplyforaWingsOverAmericaScholarship.

October 1: 2013-2014 scholarshipseasonopens;onlinepre-qualificationavailable

March 1:Submissiondeadlineforonlinepre-qualification

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www .collegeweeklive .comCollegetoursonline

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Sophomores - Start Keeping RecordsCollege may seem a long way off but it is time to start recording your accomplishments. Many university and scholarship applications ask for details on co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, awards, volunteer work or work experience. Start recording all information on everything you do. Include dates, events, award names and contact information for coaches, employers or volunteer coordinators.

Freshmen - High School BeginsYou have only just started your first high school classes and yet it is time to think about getting involved in your school and community. In addition to academic excellence, universities and scholarships look for students who participate outside their regular school classes. A sport, club, scouts, academic team or non-profit is a great way to get involved. Find something you enjoy but do not over do it, grades are still your top priority.

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Preparing for College


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Home School Linkage

School Field Trip IdeasField trips are a great way of making special memories of school for life. If you are planning for a trip, here are some great school field trip ideas you can choose from.

School trips should usually be organized so the students can learn new things as well as have a great time with their friends and fellow students. School trips are also one of the fun school activities by which you can get to know new people and make new friends. When you take the students for a school field trip, it not only helps them socially but also educationally. You can take them to places which they are studying about in their academic year so that they get some practical knowledge as well. Planning and organiz-ing a field trip is a responsibility and you need to do it in a team.

High school is where students from the age group 15 to 18 years are ad-mitted. In this age they are preparing themselves for their future careers in their field of interest. Planning a field trip for such students can be quite a task as they will have their opinions for various destinations. Some trip ideas for high school kids can be universities that provide information and tours of the courses they have.

Kids love animals and birds, hence you can even take a trip to the zoo or

aquariums. You can show them real giraffes, snakes, bears and water animals and teach them how beautiful nature is. But you need to

make sure that the kids are together throughout the trip. Gardens and other outdoor places can be a wonderful educational experience as you can teach the kids about the colorful insects and trees that are present around them. They will always want to know more, no matter how much you teach them.

Theageofstudentsinthemiddleschoolis10to14years.Theyhavemanyscienceprojectsandliteratureassignmentsintheiracademics.Itwillbeagreatideaifyouarrangeforafieldtriptoasciencelaboratheater.Thiscouldhelpthemwiththeirscientificconceptsandalsoprovebeneficialfortheirfurtherinterests.

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You can take these students on overnight trips to industries and science labs throughout the city and outside so as to explore new career options. High school students would love traveling trips to many local business or corporate companies which will provide information about their further opportunities.

For PreschoolersSince preschool kids are from the age group 3 to 5 years, planning a field trip can be easy. At this age, kids love to explore and learn new things. They are extremely vulnerable to any new experience they have and can learn quickly. You can also include museums or parks. It would be a fun idea to show them all those historical characters they study about, in real forms kept in museums.


Develop a schedule of events for your child and include transition times. This schedule can include pictures and times; be sure to review the schedule with your child and solicit input.

Have a code word or signal that your child can say or use when feeling overwhelmed and a break is needed.

Have a family meeting BEFORE attending any special/fun events to discuss time frames and behavior expectations.

Go the extra mile and plan! Bring extra clothes, toys, snacks, etc. Know your child’s expectations and don’t push to the brink of a meltdown.

If your child has food allergies or dietary restrictions, plan ahead to offer other food alternatives in lieu of the holiday treats that can’t have.

Let your child help you decorate and take part in holiday planning, that way their included in the upcoming changes happening in their environment.

For more information on these tips and strategies and to read the complete article, please visit this site:http://www.brainbalancecenters.com/2011/11/ have-a-stree-free-holiday-with-special-needs-kids/

Preparingfortheschoolyeartobegin,TheNavalBaseVenturaCounty(NBVC)FirstClassPettyOfficersAssociation(FCPOA)pitchedinatRichardBardElementarySchool.Needingsometouch-uppaintjobscompleted,principalSueParsonsaskedifservicemembersmightbeavailabletoassist.TheNBVCFCPOAhappilyrespondedsendinggroupsofmembersoverfortwodays.

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Orientation WorkshopsNovember 19 and December 17, both at 1-2 pmNavalMedicalCenterSanDiegoBldg2,PediatricConferenceRoom

Fleet&FamilySupportCenterLiaisonsandNMCSD’sEFMPCoordinatorcollaboratetoletyouknowwhatEFMPis,howtoenrollandbenefits.Call866-923-6478toregister.

EFMP Family ConnectionNovember 6(Thanksgiving Potluck)andDecember 4(Happy Holidays)6-8 pmSanDiegoRegionalCenter4355RuffinRoad,SanDiego92123

Fleet&FamilySupportCenter (FFSC)EFMPLiaisonshostthis adult group for anyone with a currently enrolled (orenrolling)EFMPfamilymemberofanyage.Localresourcesareincorporated,guestspeakersareofteninvited,andchildcarecanbeprovidedwhenarrangedinadvancebycalling619-571-4781.

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EFMP Resources

What is EFMP?EFMP is a mandatory program and requires enrollment of all dependents (adults and children) that reside with their active duty sponsor and have special medical, educational, develop-mental, and/or emotional needs or concerns.

Special need identified by healthcare provider.

Submit enrollment form(s) DD2792 (and DD2792-1 for child in school) to EFMP Coordinator at NMCSD, who uploads first time enrollees to Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS).

NFAAS* alerts:1) EFMP Liaison to contact family to share local resources;2) Track progress of the enrollment packet through Naval Personnel Command including final email when Category is determined. Liaison advises Category.

Renew every three years (or annually if Category 6) with EFMP Coordinator.

Doyouhaveachildorspousediagnosedwithasthma, attentiondeficitdisorder,cancer,diabetes,lupus,heart disease,leukemia,mentalillnessoranyotherphysical, emotional,and/ordevelopmentaldisability?

Doyouhaveachildinspecialeducationmorethan20% ofschooltime?

Doyouhaveadependentchildover21intheincapacitated dependentprogram?

Doyouhaveafamilymemberinaresidentialtreatment facility?

AreyouenrolledintheTRICAREStandardProgramfor theDisabled?

Doyouhaveaspouseorchildreceivingmedicalcare throughastatemedicalprogram?

DoyouhaveafamilymemberreceivingSupplemental SecurityIncome(SSI)benefits?

Areyouageographicbachelorbecauseofafamily member’sspecialmedicaloreducationalneeds?

Doyouhaveafamilymemberinafull-timespecial educationsettingorreceivinginpatient/facilitycare?

Go tohttps://www.navyfamily.navy.miltoensureyourcontactinformationisupdated.

Can you say yesto any of the below?

www.facebook.com/NavyEFMP.sandiego

www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifesw

If so, you must enroll!See flowchart below.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

EFM Program SupportNaval Medical ceNter, SaN diego

(NMcSd) eFMP coordiNator

Located in Building 2, first floor. This is the office to which enrollment forms must be submitted. They may be scanned into a PDF and emailed to [email protected] 619-532-8586.

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EFMP Liaisons support families with the enrollment process, provide resource information, conduct EFMP orientation workshops, and offer support groups and special events for EFMP families. Liaisons provide training to EFMP Command POCs, who also support families enrolling in EFMP.

MurphyCanyonBranch. . . . . . . 619-571-4781or619-726-1742NavalBaseCoronado. . . . . . . . 619-767-7225NavalBaseSanDiego. . . . . . . . 619-556-9646NavalBaseSanDiegoHousing . . . 619-556-7218

coMMaNd eFMP PocS

Provide general program information to service members and their families and remind service members to renew their EFMP enrollment.

eFMP HeadquarterS (Navy)visit http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/SUPPORT/EFM/Pages/default.aspx or call 866-827-5672.

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If you are already enrolled in the EFMP program and you would like to be added to our bi-monthly e-blast containing EFMP resource information, email [email protected]

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Contact a Liaison to identify resources to support your EFM.

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