FAQ

What is the MCEC?

MCEC is the acronym for Military Child Education Coalition. The Coalition is incorporated as an educational, non-profit, tax-exempt, 501 (c)(3) organization that is dedicated to forming partnerships and providing for networking of military installations and their supporting school districts to address transition and other educational issues related to the military child. Membership is open to all military installations, their supporting schools, concerned organizations, and caring individuals.

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What will I get out of joining?

Benefits of Individual Membership

  • You’ll receive the MCEC’s “Supporting Military-Connected Children... Our Future” booklet, a copy of the MCEC’s latest On The Move magazine, a welcome letter, and tax-deductible information.
  • A copy of the On The Move is mailed twice a year, and annually, you’ll receive the MCEC calendar, filled with beautiful artwork, drawn by military-connected children.
  • E-Newsletters are sent quarterly, including the latest resources and news about military-connected children.
  • You are eligible for a discounted member rate at the MCEC Annual Conference.

Benefits of Business/Organization Membership

  • You’ll receive the MCEC’s “Supporting Military-Connected Children... Our Future” booklet, three copies of the MCEC’s latest On The Move magazine, a welcome letter, and tax-deductible information.
  • Copies of the On The Move are mailed twice a year, and annually, you’ll receive the MCEC calendar, filled with beautiful artwork, drawn by military-connected children.
  • E-Newsletters are sent quarterly, including the latest resources and news about military-connected children.
  • One person from your business/organization is eligible for a discounted member rate at the MCEC Annual Conference.

Benefits of School District Membership

  • You’ll receive the MCEC’s “Supporting Military-Connected Children... Our Future” booklet, three copies of the MCEC’s latest On The Move magazine, a welcome letter, and tax-deductible information.
  • Copies of the On The Move are mailed twice a year, and annually, you’ll receive the MCEC calendar, filled with beautiful artwork, drawn by military-connected children.
  • E-Newsletters are sent quarterly, including the latest resources and news about military-connected children. School District members are eligible to send one employee to the MCEC Annual Conference with no conference fee.
  • Others wanting to attend can receive a discounted member rate.

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What can I do?

You can get involved!

  • Join the Coalition as an individual member.
  • Volunteer to help your military installation or school district by serving on a committee that interests you.

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How can I help?

Let others know about the Military Child Education Coalition. MCEC is still unknown to the majority of military families, in all branches of the Armed Forces. Help us get the word out. Suggest "transition" as a topic for discussion at the next meeting of your PTA or local military spouses' group.

Visit the Coalition's web site often, and tell others about it, especially military friends and neighbors with school-aged children who are being reassigned.

Encourage your school district and/or military installation to become a member of the Coalition.

Please send your proven ideas directly to us (MCEC | 108 FM 2410, Suite D | PO Box 2519 | Harker Heights, TX | 76548).

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