Mission PROMISE: Navigating Special Education for Military Families

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Mission PROMISE: Navigating Special Education for Military Families

Mission PROMISE: Navigating Special Education for Military Families is a podcast presented by Partners in PROMISE. Partners and PROMISE is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the rights of military children in special education. Join us on our mission as we share stories, insights, and resources that can help military families navigate the world of special education.

Episodios

  1. 15 OCT

    Transitioning from High School - Things to Know

    Welcome, listeners! On this episode, our host, Mary Monrose, speaks with guest Michelle Norman about the nuances of transitioning from high school and all of the things that you need to know to best prepare your child, yourself, and your family. Remember, we are here for you!  Learn more about Partners in PROMISE Resources: Special Needs Binders, free and downloadable 1:1 Special Education Consultations for military families Special Education Training Workshops across the US Quarterly Lunch & Learn Virtual Webinars On-demand Special Education Content  If you or a family member is in need of mental health support, contact Military OneSource for a free consultation. We want to thank our presenting sponsors, USAA Foundation, for their support of exceptional military families. Follow us: Facebook - @partnersinPROMISE Instagram - @partnersinpromise LinkedIn - @partners-in-promise Twitter - @PartnersinPROM1 Website - www.thepromiseact.org

    31 min

  2. 1 OCT

    DHA/Tricare-What EFMP Families Need to Know

    Welcome, listeners!Join us as we have rebranded and have a new name: Mission PROMISE: Navigating Special Education for Military Families In this episode, our host, Mary Monrose, speaks with guest Krystyna Bienia, Psy.D.  Dr. Bienia is a clinical psychologist and a senior policy analyst for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) in the Medical Affairs Directorate in Falls Church, VA. She has extensive knowledge of empirically supported medical and behavioral treatments used in primary and specialty care settings. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University/Washington, D.C., and currently maintains a private practice providing evidence-based mental health services.   Dr. Bienia serves as the DHA program manager for the Complex Pediatric Clinical Community and is the clinical program lead supporting the TRICARE Health Plans for the rapidly evolving Autism Care Demonstration, where she implements clinical expertise in program development and oversight for a program that significantly impacts overall Military readiness. She has over ten years of experience working directly with beneficiaries diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as their families and other healthcare providers. Dr. Bienia was involved in the Department of Defense publication of the Final Rule in 2016: “TRICARE: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment,” which contained comprehensive revisions to the TRICARE regulation for mental health and SUD treatment for all TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries. She participated in the overhaul of the TRICARE Program Manual changes that implemented the sweeping rulemaking changes. Dr. Bienia also worked at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in the Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic until 2013, when she came over to DHA.   TRICARE Links: Unlock Your Health campaign: Getting Care | TRICARE ECHO: Extended Care Health Option | TRICARE EFMP: https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/SpecialNeeds/SNResources ACD: https://www.tricare.mil/autism Plans Comparison: https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/ComparePlans Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities: Rights and Responsibilities | TRICARE  Learn more about Partners in PROMISE Resources: Special Needs Binders, free and downloadable 1:1 Special Education Consultations for military families Special Education Training Workshops across the US Quarterly Lunch & Learn Virtual Webinars On-demand Special Education Content  If you or a family member is in need of mental health support, contact Military OneSource for a free consultation. Follow us: Facebook - @partnersinPROMISE Instagram - @partnersinpromise LinkedIn - @partners-in-promise Twitter - @PartnersinPROM1 Website - www.thepromiseact.org

    19 min

  3. 17 SEPT

    EFMP and Special Education Legal Assistance

    Welcome, listeners!Join us as we have rebranded and have a new name: Mission PROMISE: Navigating Special Education for Military Families In this episode, our host, Mary Monrose, speaks with guest Blair Matsumoto, the Legal Assistance EFMP Attorney for Navy Region Southwest, which encompasses navy installations in San Diego County, El Centro, Ventura, Lemoore, Seal Beach, China Lake, Monterey, and Naval Air Station Fallon in Nevada. He is an active licensed attorney in California with inactive law licenses in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Mr. Matsumoto has extensive experience in higher education and education law. He was in the general counsel’s office for DC Public schools, served as outside counsel for public and charter schools, and was a full-time professor and Director of Bar Preparation and Academic Success for a law school in California. He feels privileged to be able to assist military families with special education and disability-related challenges and looks forward to growing the EFMP Special Education Program so that it can serve Naval families with special needs dependents wherever enlisted and officer personnel are stationed in service of our great nation. Links mentioned in the episode:  Learn more about Partners in PROMISE Resources: Special Needs Binders, free and downloadable 1:1 Special Education Consultations for military families Special Education Training Workshops across the US Quarterly Lunch & Learn Virtual Webinars On-demand Special Education Content  If you or a family member is in need of mental health support, contact Military OneSource for a free consultation. Follow us: Facebook - @partnersinPROMISE Instagram - @partnersinpromise LinkedIn - @partners-in-promise Twitter - @PartnersinPROM1 Website - www.thepromiseact.org

    37 min

  4. 14 MAY

    DoDEA - Navigating the system

    Welcome, listeners!Join us as we have rebranded and have a new name: Mission PROMISE: Navigating Special Education for Military Families In this episode, our host, Mary Monrose, speaks with guest Meg Flanagan - Meg Flanagan Solutions, LLC, Educator and Advocate. We discuss the DoDEA system and your rights. Remember, we are here for you!  Links mentioned in the episode:  DODM 1342.12: https://content.dodea.edu/teach_learn/student_services/sped/companion_files/docs/134212m.pdf Parent Right & Procedural Safeguards: https://dodea.widen.net/s/nmqwsq89qf/englishDODM Companion Manual: https://content.dodea.edu/teach_learn/student_services/sped/companion_07122017/files/assets/common/downloads/publication.pdf Another version of the Parent SPED Guide: https://navyjapanschoolinfo.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/max-268_parentguide_12-13-2.pdf Info for teachers about DODEA SPED: https://content.dodea.edu/VS/HS/dvhs_faculty_handbook_rev/sped.html Learn more about Partners in PROMISE Resources: Special Needs Binders, free and downloadable 1:1 Special Education Consultations for military families Special Education Training Workshops across the US Quarterly Lunch & Learn Virtual Webinars On-demand Special Education Content  If you or a family member is in need of mental health support, contact Military OneSource for a free consultation. We want to thank our presenting sponsors, USAA Foundation, for their support of exceptional military families. Follow us: Facebook - @partnersinPROMISE Instagram - @partnersinpromise LinkedIn - @partners-in-promise Twitter - @PartnersinPROM1 Website - www.thepromiseact.org

    46 min

  5. 9 ABR

    Partners in PROMISE Bill of Rights - What are they?i

    Welcome, listeners!Join us as we have rebranded and have a new name: Mission PROMISE: Navigating Special Education for Military Families In this episode, our host, Mary Monrose, speaks with guest Destiny Huff, MS, LPC., a Neuroaffirming IEP Coach, Advocate, Educational Consultant, and Social Media Manager for Partners in PROMISE. We discuss the basics of Partners in PROMISE's Bill of Rights. Remember, we are here for you!  Learn more about Partners in PROMISE Resources: Special Needs Binders, free and downloadable 1:1 Special Education Consultations for military families Special Education Training Workshops across the US Quarterly Lunch & Learn Virtual Webinars On-demand Special Education Content  If you or a family member is in need of mental health support, contact Military OneSource for a free consultation. We want to thank our presenting sponsors, USAA Foundation, for their support of exceptional military families. Follow us: Facebook - @partnersinPROMISE Instagram - @partnersinpromise LinkedIn - @partners-in-promise Twitter - @PartnersinPROM1 Website - www.thepromiseact.org

    20 min

  6. 12 MAR

    IEPs and the Importance of Data Collection

    Welcome, listeners!Join us as we have rebranded and have a new name: Mission PROMISE: Navigating Special Education for Military Families In this episode, our host, Mary Monrose, speaks with guest Grace E. Kim, Esq., of The Law Office of Grace E. Kim, P.C. and Founder & President of the Executive Board for Partners in PROMISE about data collection and IEPs. Remember, we are here for you!  Learn more about Partners in PROMISE Resources: Special Needs Binders, free and downloadable 1:1 Special Education Consultations for military families Special Education Training Workshops across the US Quarterly Lunch & Learn Virtual Webinars On-demand Special Education Content  If you or a family member is in need of mental health support, contact Military OneSource for a free consultation. We want to thank our presenting sponsors, USAA Foundation, for their support of exceptional military families. Follow us: Facebook - @partnersinPROMISE Instagram - @partnersinpromise LinkedIn - @partners-in-promise Twitter - @PartnersinPROM1 Website - www.thepromiseact.org

    47 min
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Mission PROMISE: Navigating Special Education for Military Families is a podcast presented by Partners in PROMISE. Partners and PROMISE is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the rights of military children in special education. Join us on our mission as we share stories, insights, and resources that can help military families navigate the world of special education.

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