Guard and Reserve Institute

Registering online

1. Persons who have attended institutes previously: Click the link below and put in your Login ID # that was previously issued to you for the other institute(s) in the User block and your Password in the Password block (note: when you created your account before, you may have established your own password, or it defaulted to your last name). Then click Login. Choose the appropriate institute and complete the registration. If you do not remember or know the number issued to you, click on click here to register online link below and, on the opening page, click Forgot your password?. You will receive your assigned number via email which is to be used as your "User Name". Once you receive it, complete the outlined process and register. Note
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2. For non-members registering for the institute online: Click the link below and click on the Click here to create a new profile in the left block of the page. It will open to a page for you to enter information: your name, address, etc. You must enter any block that has an asterick. Then choose the appropriate institute and complete the registration.
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3. For members registering for the institute online, whether you attended a prior institute or not: Click the link below and put in your Member # in the User block and your Password in the Password block (note: when you created your account before, you may have established your own password, or it defaulted to your last name). Then click Login. Choose the appropriate institute and complete the registration. If you do not remember or know your member number, click the click here to register online link below and, on the opening page, click Forgot your password?. You will receive your member number via email which is to be used as your "User Name". Once you receive it, complete the outlined process and register.
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Requirements for Institutes (purpose, terminal objectives, attendance, and mastery requirements)

To view information regarding requirements of this institute (purpose, terminal objectives, attendance and mastery requirements), click here

For all institutes, 12 full seat hours are required for institute credit - attendance both full days is required - no partial attendance accepted. For CEU credit participants are required to attend 95% of the training institute and fill out an end of course evaluation.

Click here for the brochure, Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Institute, (PDF).

Guard and Reserves - Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Institute

Who should attend the Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Institute?
The Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserve Institute is primarily held for school educators, especially counselors of all grade levels, and members of the National Guard and Reserves and their families.

Goal of Guard and Reserve Institute

The primary goal of the Institute is to reach out in a support network to the children of the Army National Guard, Reserve components, and geographically isolated families through:

State Education systems
Informed and resourced professional educators
School-based model for training and support
State and local partnerships between the schools, military communities, and other organizations

Concept and Expectation

The Institute uses a school-based model with schools as the central and major system of delivery for:

Reaching all children nation-wide
Tapping into existing systems
Building on schools as the hub for communities and neighborhoods
Using efficiently established professional support structures
Establishing sustainable state and local models that are accepted and adaptable
"Fitting" into all locations - state and local

Institute training modules

Module 1: "The Basics"

Purpose/rationale

Context and demographics
History, background, and structure
Definitions
Resources and sources
Current landscape

Module 2: "Issues and Insights"

Suddenly military
Deployment cycle
Separation from parent(s)
Family changes
Possible moves and school transitions
Emotional issues, sensitivity, and support
Economic changes
Academic issues

Module 3: "Response and Resilience"

What do you do if_____?
Who can you call?
Deployment of community members
Dealing with information in the media
Coping with "anti-war" sentiment
Special needs or situations
Families who need intensive support
Sustaining support and initiatives

Module 4: "Actions and Reactions"

Strategies for children
Strategies for families
Community outreach
Keeping families involved
Schools as "safe zones"
Local policies
Meaningful efforts
Team efforts and networks
Local resources
Evaluation/feedback

Continuing Education/Graduate Credit

Continuing Education: The MCEC has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education Training (IACET), 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102. Several states have also given their approval. Furthermore, the MCEC is a National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The MCEC solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. To receive MCEC CEUs, participants will be required to complete the CEU Application during the Institute. CEU credits of 1.2 will be awarded for the successful completion of each institute for the cost of $25.00 payable by check only to the Military Child Education Coalition (no cash or credit cards accepted). Twelve (12) full seat hours required for institute credit, attendance is required for both full days, and no partial attendance will be accepted. For CEU credit, participants are required to attend 95% of the training institute and fill out an end of course evaluation.

Graduate Credit: Upon successful completion of the institute, you have an option to receive one graduate credit hour underwritten by a branch of Texas A&M. The University fee is $175.