Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)

Parents, students and educators supporting military kids

MCEC is a nonprofit focused on the education of military-connected children. It provides parent workshops, transition guides, student peer programs at many schools and resources for helping kids manage moves and deployments.

How to use it

Browse MCEC parent resources on school transitions before your move and ask whether your child's new school has a student-to-student program.

Go to the official source

Last checked 2026-10. Rules and amounts change; your installation's finance, transportation or family center office has the final word.

Related in Kids & Schools

• Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
  School-age children of active duty families changing schools
• School Liaison Program
  Parents choosing schools and transferring records
• Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)
  Children at overseas bases and some U.S. installations
• Tutor.com for Military Families
  Students in military families needing homework help
• Our Military Kids
  Children of deployed Guard and Reserve members and of wounded service members
• Child Care Fee Assistance and MilitaryChildCare.com
  Families who cannot get on-base child care