2017 Recap National Training Seminar

JULY 31- AUGUST 2, 2017 – For nineteen years MCEC has been bringing together the expertise and practical tools to prepare military children for a bright future; rooted in positive experiences from life transitions sustained by their family unit and a common military culture.

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National Training Seminar 2017 Program

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Dr. Jill Biden discussed her passion for education and supporting families who serve our nation by sharing her own experience with her granddaughter Natalie’s struggle to adjust to her father’s absence.
Military child, Avery Nokes, beautifully sang the National Anthem and introduced Dr. Jill Biden to hundreds of educators, professionals, parents, and students.
The MCEC Student 2 Student® teams led the discussion to hear how the military can best move forward making necessary hard choices while addressing the challenges facing military families and at the same time capitalizing on inherent military and veteran family strengths.
The MCEC Student 2 Student® teams led the discussion to hear how the military can best move forward making necessary hard choices while addressing the challenges facing military families and at the same time capitalizing on inherent military and veteran family strengths.
Major General Bolden’s service at NASA, as a Marine, and as the parent and grandparent of military children allowed us a unique insight into the constellation of strengths of challenges of military and veteran children!
Major General Bolden’s service at NASA, as a Marine, and as the parent and grandparent of military children allowed us a unique insight into the constellation of strengths of challenges of military and veteran children!
Ashley Merryman explored child development, elite performance, and what’s really in the heart of a champion. She used science to develop a fuller picture of our lives.
Ashley Merryman explored child development, elite performance, and what’s really in the heart of a champion. She used science to develop a fuller picture of our lives.
Dr. Davis shared insights, as the Chief Veterans Experience Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs, on the unique needs of today’s veteran families.
Dr. Davis shared insights, as the Chief Veterans Experience Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs, on the unique needs of today’s veteran families.
Addressing the needs of military-connected students in public schools in support of college, career, and life readiness lead General Rand’s discussion!
Addressing the needs of military-connected students in public schools in support of college, career, and life readiness lead General Rand’s discussion!
LTG Luckey shared his insights on the strengths and challenges facing the more than 687,000 military-connected children whose parents serve in the Reserve Component.
LTG Luckey shared his insights on the strengths and challenges facing the more than 687,000 military-connected children whose parents serve in the Reserve Component.
Anju Khetan discussed Khan Academy’s philosophy around mastery learning, particularly as it applies to students with discontinuities in their education.
Anju Khetan discussed Khan Academy’s philosophy around mastery learning, particularly as it applies to students with discontinuities in their education.
A panel of influential education and military leaders will addressed the issues, policies, and challenges for schools as they transition to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
A panel of influential education and military leaders will addressed the issues, policies, and challenges for schools as they transition to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Years of public service have impressed upon the Honorable Pete Geren the importance of addressing challenges that face military families in order to effectively maintain today’s all-volunteer force. Secretary Geren shared his personal and professional perspectives highlighting the role education plays in promoting national security and its implications for empowerment, growth and advancement for all Americans.
Years of public service have impressed upon the Honorable Pete Geren the importance of addressing challenges that face military families in order to effectively maintain today’s all-volunteer force. Secretary Geren shared his personal and professional perspectives highlighting the role education plays in promoting national security and its implications for empowerment, growth and advancement for all Americans.
Todd Rose, PhD discussed the science behind social-emotional and personalized learning, as well as the principles of individuality in work, school, and society.
Todd Rose, PhD discussed the science behind social-emotional and personalized learning, as well as the principles of individuality in work, school, and society.