January 15, 2025

TO:   Commissioners, Commissioner Designees, and Ex-officio Members

FR:   2025 Communications and Outreach Committee

• Commissioner Chad Delbridge (WY) (Chair)
• Commissioner Barbara Clemmer (PA)
• Commissioner John Erickson (HI)
• Commissioner Teresa Ferenczhalmy (NM)
• Commissioner Felicia Gonzales (NV)
• Eileen Huck, NMFA Representative
• Commissioner Pete LuPiba (OH)
• Commissioner Keith Owen (CO)
• Commissioner Ann Pettit (SD)
• Commissioner Tony Trongone (NJ)
• Commissioner Kristen Windham (MS)

RE:  Compact Resources and Tools - Raising Awareness

Under the Compact, our states and the District of Columbia have pledged our commitment to military families and children – specifically supporting successful education transitions. In our role as the state representative, we serve as subject matter experts for our schools and military families – resolving cases and providing information and referrals. Our committee goal is to continue to elevate awareness and provide members and stakeholders with tools to strengthen support for our military students. We encourage you to:

• Work with your Military Family Education Liaison and State Council to develop a plan to educate and disseminate information to your districts, schools, and stakeholders.
• Utilize the free resources developed by our standing committees and your colleagues, to promote your state support for military families.

Helpful tools and resources:

• Disseminate an annual state superintendent memo to districts/schools at the beginning/end of the school year to raise awareness of the Compact.
• Raise awareness - the Training Committee has developed free programs and tools to help educate your communities, schools, and other stakeholders. Share the:
• Training flyer.
• Online calendar for monthly Compact 101 virtual options.
• On-demand, self-paced Compact 101 training portal at MIC3training.net. Visit this link to access the marketing toolkit and FAQ. The training is also available in American Sign Language and Spanish.
• Order free Publications such as guides, brochures, and rule books here.
• Celebrate military kids in April - The updated Purple Up! Toolkit provides ideas and resources to help plan your events and highlight how your state supports families. Note: MIC3’s date is April 23rd however, states and communities may select their own date.
• Review and share the toolkits for commissioners, parents, schools, and state councils.
• View the guide on Good, Better, Best: State Best Practices on Implementing the Compact

Should you have questions regarding this information, please contact mic3info@csg.org or call 859-244-8000.https://mic3.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GBB_USDeptofED_Doc_2024.09.22.phttps://mic3.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GBB_USDptofED_Doc_2024.09.22.p