Student 2 Student

Student to Student (S2S) summits are one-day, professionally facilitated, multi-school, student training events focused on building strong program foundations using the S2S six core values: Leadership, Academics, Service, Climate and Culture, Relationships, and 100% Acceptance.

S2S programs are for all three school levels: high school, middle/junior high school, and elementary school.

MCEC offers initial program and enhancement trainings.

• Trainings are on-site experiences including 6 hours of facilitated engagement.
• Initial trainings focus on program foundations and core values.
• Enhancement trainings focus on location-specific program needs using S2S core values.
• High school students, middle school students, and adults attend training.
• Only adults and upper-level students attend elementary school training.
• MCEC provides trainers, resources, supplies, and training.
• Schools provide transportation to training, substitute teachers, and committed students and sponsors willing to make a difference in their school and community.

After S2S Initial Training, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the unique needs of military-connected and transitioning students.
• Describe how the MCEC S2S program helps mitigate academic, social, and emotional challenges for transitioning students.
• Identify and apply the six building blocks (core values) of S2S.
• Use service opportunities to create a sustainable S2S program.
• Identify personal skills needed to implement and sustain a successful S2S program using leadership, team building, and communication skills.

After S2S Initial Training, attendees will be able to:

• Apply MCEC S2S program foundations to mitigate academic, social, and emotional challenges for military-connected and transitioning students on their campus.
• Utilize knowledge of six building blocks (core values) of S2S to lead others.
• Use effective communication skills to build and sustain relationships with peers and adults.
• Employ collaboration and team-building skills to improve school and community partnerships

For more information or to schedule training, contact MCEC Student Programs at Student2Student@MilitaryChild.org.