School Liaison Officers

The School Liaison Officer coordinates services for military children and their parents with internal organizations including but not limited to all Fleet and Family Support Programs (FFSP), Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Child and Youth Program (CYP) activities. The School Liaison Officer coordinates services for military children and their parents with external organizations including but not limited to the Armed Services YMCA, Healthy Start Military Family Cluster, and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. They also serve as a subject matter expert in education-related issues such as Military Impacted Schools, Department of Education, Colleges and Vocational schools and financial aid institutions.

The School Liaisons can:

• Answer questions about school enrollment options
• Provide information about local schools and boundaries
• Assist with inbound/outbound school transfers
• Help you understand and navigate the special education process
• Provide resources for college readiness
• Assist with agency referrals

and much more!

School Liaison Officers are available to assist service members and their families with school-related questions at the main housing office at Naval Base San Diego on Mondays and Fridays from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. No appointment is necessary!

Why School Liaison Officers?

• Families move an average of every 2.9 years
• Children attend up to 9 different schools by graduation
• Families experience increased stress related to deployment during wartime

Core Services

• School Transition Services (PCS Cycle): School Liaison Officers assist families with school transfers and help “level the playing field” for military children and youth.
• Deployment Support: School Liaison Officers connect educators with the Navy deployment support system to inform them about the cycles of deployment and the tools available to assist educators in working with Navy children.
• Command, School, Community Communications: School Liaison Officers serve as subject-matter experts for installation commanders on K-12 issues, helping to connect command, school and community resources.
• Home School Linkage and Support: School Liaison Officers assist Navy families by gathering and sharing information on home schooling issues, policies and legislation from local school districts. They also help leverage Navy Child and Youth Programs resources to support these families.
• Partnerships in Education (PIE): PIE creates a volunteer network of resources to support installation and community members who have a vested interest in the success of all youth.
• Post-Secondary Preparations: School Liaison Officers leverage installation and school resources to provide graduating military students with access to post-secondary information and opportunities.
• Special Needs System Navigation: School Liaison Officers provide information about installation and community programs and services, make referrals to the Exceptional Family Member Program, and offer assistance in navigating the administrative systems within local education agencies.

Academic Anchor

Academic Anchor is Navy Region Southwest's bimonthly School Liaison Newsletter. It addresses educational issues that affect military children in our region and provides information about upcoming events.

School Liaison Events

Contact your installation School Liaison Officer for event information in your area. Information is also available on the following Facebook page:

• Metro San Diego (Naval Base San Diego, NAS El Centro, Naval Base Point Loma, Naval Base Coronado)

How to Ensure a Smooth Move

Checklist for School Moves

Children With Special Needs

Your child should be enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) if he or she has special needs. *This is a mandatory program for any family member who has special medical, educational, developmental, and/or emotional need or concern.

EFMP Liaisons are stationed throughout San Diego and can be reached by calling 619-556-6899. The number for EFMP Navy Headquarters is (866) 827-5672.

Online Information About San Diego schools

Visit the California Department of Education website. You will have access to a wide variety of information, including the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), Accountability Progress Reports (APR), Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) and No Child Left Behind (NCLB). There is also information on pending legislation in education, and education-related publications.

If you are transferring overseas, visit the DODEA homepage.

Military Child Education Coalition

School Accountability Report Cards

Homeschool

Military Family Megasite

Military Youth on the Move (DOD web site)

Plan My Move

Personal Property

More information on Schools:

SchoolQuest.org (via MCEC website)

SOAR: Student Online Achievement Resources - An extraordinary resource to help your child succeed in math and reading skill development! Log on today - it's FREE for military families!

Navy School Liaison Officers

Marine Corps School Liaison Officers