The School Liaison Officer serves as the primary link between schools, commanders and military parents in K-12 academic matters. The job of the SLO is to inform and connect military families to the resources and information needed to maximize educational opportunities for their children. School liaisons provide assistance as needed in school enrollment and in-/out-processing and educate parents on how to be the best advocates for their children. School liaisons inform local school officials of base programs, policies and activities. They prepare news releases and write articles for installation newspapers to help educate the base population regarding available resources and school programs and policies. They work with the installation’s public affairs office and with other MWR venues to plan and coordinate installation tours and other engagements for school administrators, teachers and students.
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Military
Star School
The Jackson Public School District recognizes the significant presence of military families in our community due to the proximity of local military installations. We are thrilled to welcome these families to our schools and are committed to providing the support they need. Please review the information on the following pages to learn more about our resources for military families, and feel free to contact us at 601.960.5393 with any questions.
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School Liaison Officer
Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC)
Jackson Public School District is pleased to offer non-medical counseling to our military-connected students. MFLCs support military families through the unique challenges of military life by providing non-medical, short-term counseling. Our Military and Family Life Counselor has helped students with a variety of challenges including school adjustment, deployment and separation, academics, communication, behavioral concerns, and stress management. Non-medical counseling sessions are free and confidential.
What is the counselor’s role in the school?
MFLCs provide consultation, training, and educational presentations/workshops to program faculty, staff, parents, and children. MFLC support augments services already in place at each school. Counselors take part in everyday school activities and events.
They are available to support in areas related to deployment and reintegration, family dynamics, positive coping mechanisms, staff support and education, parent education and stress reduction. Counselors are also available to facilitate groups and trainings to
build leadership skills, manage anger, build self-esteem and confidence and strengthen communication.
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Other Resources for Military Families
Military OneSource
Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers, and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive. As a member of our military family, to use this Department of Defense-funded program anytime, anywhere. Turn to Military OneSource for tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation, and deployment tools, and much more.
Military Kids Connect
Military Kids Connect is an online community for military children ages 6-17 and provides access to age-appropriate resources to support children dealing with the unique psychological challenges of military life. MKC offers informative activities, helpful videos, and an online community that can build and reinforce understanding, resilience, and coping skills in military children and their peers.
Military Child Education Coalition
MCEC works to ensure that every military-connected child is college, workforce and life-ready through inclusive and quality educational opportunities. MCEC® delivers programs and services to meet the needs of military students and parents. Providing educational resources, support, and connections to empower military children.
ASVAB
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program helps you identify and explore occupations and develop an effective strategy to realize those goals. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program includes a validated aptitude test and interest assessment.
Fischer House
Find more scholarships for families of the military (active/reserve/retired) and veterans.
Academic Planning for Military Families
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For U.S. Military and their families
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no-Cost
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online tutoring
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homework help 24/7
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