HLTH 3304 P01 Consumer Health: Teacher Educators: Health Educator and Military Families- Library Research

The Purple Star Campus Designation recognizes Texas district and charter schools that show their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families.

Military families relocate 10 times more often than civilian families – on average, every 2 or 3 years.i This constant change of location can create stress on military families with young children. It also emphasizes the need for high-quality childhood education that is available anywhere a military family is located in the U.S. or worldwide.

Needs of Military Families: Family and Educator Perspective. Journal of Early Intervention
Audra I. Classen https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1196-8167 audra.classen@usm.edu, Eva Horn, and Susan PalmerView all authors and affiliations
Volume 41, Issue 3
https://doi.org/10.1177/105381511984723

You know the drill: Paperwork comes with the military. It also comes into play for legal protections in both your professional and personal life. Hassles can arise when something happens and you don’t have your paperwork in order.

Life happens. And when it does, you need to be ready. Organizing legal affairs and filing stacks of paperwork might not top your list of favorite activities, but having the right documents in place can prevent common legal issues from turning into catastrophes for you and your family. Military OneSource provides guidance on a variety of legal issues.

The Hazlewood Act is a State of Texas benefit that provides qualified Veterans, spouses, and dependent children with an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition exemption, including most fee charges, at public institutions of higher education in Texas. This does NOT include living expenses, books, or supply fees.

No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, planning for the future can make all the difference in an emergency and at the end-of-life. Being prepared and having important documents in a single place can give you peace of mind, help ensure your wishes are honored, and ease the burden on your loved ones.