Through the GTS, MCEC connects attendees with the resources, knowledge, and community to best support military children in an educational setting. Attendees gain professional development based on research, practice, and common-sense ideas that help ensure every military child is safe, supported, challenged, healthy, and engaged in learning. 

For 25 years, our national event has evolved into a think tank for attendees to come together and learn from senior military, education, and thought leaders to gain an empowered understanding and knowledge of how to best serve and support our military and veteran-connected children.

The MCEC GTS provides each attendee:

• New professional connections and resources that expand their professional learning community and provide them with support and guidance.   
• Clarity, knowledge, direction, and inspiration that can be applied to advance learning opportunities for military- and veteran-connected children.
• Initiatives and proven solutions that support military youth and can be implemented in classrooms, schools, and communities. 
• Understanding of public policy perspectives and the implications for programs and services.

The MCEC GTS is an event for everyone interested in serving and supporting military and veteran-connected children. Our attendees include:

• Educators including teachers, counselors, and administrators whose school systems serve military-connected students
• Youth-serving and family program professionals from both the military and other government organizations as well as those who work in community-based service organizations
• Health professionals including practitioners and researchers
• Higher education professionals
• Military family members
• Military leaders  

We recognize that resources for professional development are limited. We have provided a few tips to help you justify your organization’s investment in sending you to the 2023 MCEC GTS: 

• Clearly articulate the connection between your organization's knowledge requirements and the conference program to educate your supervisor on the value of GTS. 
• Be results-oriented and focus on what new information or ideas you will bring back to your school or organization that will help increase pathways or opportunities for leadership and expand existing efforts to support military-connected children. 
• Share your learning by offering to prepare and deliver a short presentation to your colleagues and leadership. Provide your peers with promising practices that are evidence-based and can help your organization better support military-connected students.
• Make the most of your trip by extending your learning with a Pre-Summit Professional Development Sessions on Monday, July 24, 2023. 
• Connect with your peers by taking advantage of the opportunity to meet with other attendees, presenters, and exhibitors to learn promising practices and engage with people who share your expertise and passion for supporting military-connected children.

Group Registration Discounts for In-Person Attendees:

• Register 9 for the in-person GTS and receive 10th registration free.
• Register 5 for the in-person GTS and receive a free Pre-Summit Professional Development session for one member of your group.

Contact Registration to reserve the free Pre-Summit Professional Development session.

*Please note that registrations must be submitted together to qualify for group discounts.

Patron School District Member Benefit

Is your school district a member of MCEC? Your district may be eligible for one scholarship to our 2023 MCEC Training Global Summit. Current Scholarship savings include GTS registration and a two-night hotel stay covered by MCEC and is valued at over $800.00.

Send an email to Membership or call (254) 953-1923 ext. 1132 for more information for your district’s membership status and other benefits.

The registration desk is located on the Ballroom level of Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel.

Membership is also located with us! Stop by and learn more about joining MCEC.

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What impact did your overall experience have on your ability or willingness to support military and veteran-connected children through the following?

96% agree - Identifying useful resources and initiatives.

93% agree - Developing connections with colleagues and experts.

94% agree - Analyzing professional and personal practices through learning and insights obtained from presentations.

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Registrations submitted online are sent a registration confirmation via email after receipt of registration and payment. This email is sent through our registration system and may filter into a spam/junk folder. If you do not receive your registration confirmation within two business days, please email GTSRegistration@MilitaryChild.org

Official registration confirmations for purchase orders or invoices will be sent after payment has been received.

CEUs and certificates of attendance will be offered for the 2023 MCEC GTS. Please check back for updated information.

If you have any food allergies or specific dietary restrictions, we ask that you please email us in advance. Please email the Global Training Summit Coordinator.

Please join us for our “Newcomer Welcome” on Monday, July 24, 2023. Learn about MCEC programs and initiatives and — most importantly — learn how you can get the most out your 2023 GTS experience.

“Before the Global Training Summit” Tips:

• Book your hotel soon, the GTS hotel will fill up quickly.
• Follow us on social media for the latest updates and information at @MilitaryChild
• Download the MCEC Global Training Summit mobile app (Coming Soon)
• Learn the terminology to understand the agenda and better plan your experience
  • Distinguished Lectures are typically 4-5 concurrent sessions that will break out in different rooms. Participants do not need separate registrations for these lectures, but room capacity is limited and is a first come basis.
  • Master Classes and General Sessions are held in the main ballroom with all attendees.
• Get familiar with Washington, DC and places to explore in your downtime. Many eateries and local attractions are within walking distance of the seminar hotel.

Are you interested in volunteering at the MCEC GTS? For more information, send us an email.