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Dear Military Families, Here is a great professional development opportunity geared for adults who work with military youth. Please pass this information to your school administrators and teachers. If you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Carrera Carrera Romanini University of Tennessee Operation: Military Kids 4-H Youth Development Ph: (865) 974-9724 Fax: (865) 974-1628 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Major, Paige A Ms CTR US NG TN ARNG [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:17 AM To: Romanini, Carrera Subject: FW: Military Child Education Coalition Military Child Education Coalition is hosting a Guard and Reserves Institute training 13-14 September. Please visit the link below to sign up! https://netforum.avectra.com/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=MCEC&WebCode=EventDet ail&evt_key=8bd56d65-86f6-4f34-8b89-57cd4ed50d0f Description: The MCEC Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserves Institute focuses on information needed to raise community awareness about the issues faced by children when a parent is deployed. Through a combination of direct instruction, group work and interactive activities, participants develop strategies and the framework of an Action Plan to support these children of the "suddenly military." Audience: School counselors and other professional educators; school nurses; family support personnel of the National Guard and Reserves. Terminal Learning Objectives: Commit to support the children of the National Guard and Reserves through learning activities, networking, and instructor-led activities. Design methods to ease the challenges faced by the children of the National Guard and Reserves. Topics * History, background, structure * Suddenly military * Deployment Cycle * Separation * Emotional Issues, sensitivity, support * Response and Resilience * Actions and Reactions Credits Available: 1.2 Credit /12 hours Continuing Education Credits through IACET & NBCC 1 Graduate Credit through Texas A & M Central Texas Date: September 13-14, 2012 Registration and Breakfast: 8:00-8:30 am Institute Training: 8:30-4:00 pm Place: Hamilton County Department of Education The Teacher's Place Address: 1161 West 40th Street Chattanooga, TN 37409 Attendance Requirement: 95% attendance is required to receive institute credit and course materials Cost: Funded by Office of the Secretary of Defense/Department of the Army No cost to participants Thanks, Paige P. Major Lead Coordinator Child, Youth and School Services, Tennessee National Guard Harvest Professional Services Company 615-313-0547 (O) 615-707-0582(C) 615-313-0526 (F) [log in to unmask]