AZPSS Course Outline

Course Learning Objectives 

At the conclusion of this course, participants will: 

• Understand military culture and subcultures 
• Understand the components of the Military Interstate Children's Compact 
• Recognize and understand the unique experiences military families and children bring to Arizona's schools 
• Understand how to welcome and support military-connected students 
• Collect valuable resources to help ease the transition of highly mobile, military-connected children in Arizona schools

As a result, when schools implement Purple Star practices, they build intentional systems that support highly mobile students through transitions, ensuring every student—regardless of circumstance—feels welcomed, supported, and positioned for success.

Course Expectations 

Throughout this course, participants are expected to: 

1. Download and save the provided resources for future use at your site 
2. Watch all videos in their entirety 
3. Read all posted and linked documents 
4. Complete all assignments 

Course Topics

Introduction

• Course Overview
• Social Media

Module 1: Military Life and Culture

• Understanding Military Culture
• Arizona's Military Community
• The Military Interstate Children's Compact 
• Meet Your SLO's
• What is EFMP
• Purple Up!
• Module 1 Review

Module 2: Supporting Military-Connected Children in Our Classrooms 

• Identifying Military Students
• Supporting Military-Connected Children During Transitions
• Supporting Military Children During Times of Global Crisis
• Military Children in Our Classrooms 
• Connecting with the Military
• Module 2 Review

Module 3: Arizona's Purple Star School Award 

• AZ Purple Star School Required Activities 
• School Demographics and Data Collection
• Module 3 Review

Module 4: Course Reflection and Evaluation 

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