Support for Military Families
Transition is difficult. Military children and their families face a new challenge every time they pack up and move to a new duty station. Changing schools and the disruption of the educational journey is often cited as the most difficult part of the military life style. Through relationship building, Arkansas Virtual Academy is committed to supporting military students and families to make this transition less worrisome. We value the sacrifices families make each and everyday. The district is committed to serving students of our military heroes and supporting them both emotionally and academically.
The district has a dedicated Military Liaison, HS Assistant Principal Tami Ethridge, to provide support for our military families. Our counselors, at all building levels, also serve as a point of contact for our military families. They are trained to specifically assist families in any situation military students may face. This can include frequent relocation, enrollment, eligibility, graduation requirements, and dealing with a deployed parent.

Month of the Military Child




ARVA School Board of Education Resolution of Support for Military Children and Families
WHEREAS, more than 9,000 Arkansans exhibit profound courage and selflessness by serving in the armed forces; and
WHEREAS, more than 3,500 military children attend public school in the State of Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, Arkansas Virtual Academy serves as a vehicle for consistent and stable educational opportunities for military students; and
WHEREAS, military children face unique challenges related to military transitions and parental deployment; and
WHEREAS, military children and their families serve as an essential source of support and encouragement for armed service members; and
WHEREAS, military children should be acknowledged for the sacrifices they make and celebrated for the courage they display as the children of our nation’s armed service members; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Arkansas Virtual Academy District School Board of Education recognizes and salutes military children and expresses its support for military children and families.
Adopted by the Arkansas Virtual Academy School Board July 2022
Facts on Military Children







Resources for Military Families
Arkansas Council for Military Children
Arkansas Council for Military Children, Council Membership
Arkansas Council for Military Children, e-newsletter sign-up
Arkansas National Guard (ARNG) Joint Child & Youth Services
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: Military Families and Veterans
Federal Student Aid for Family Members of Military Personnel
Little Rock Air Force Base Family Readiness
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
Military Family Advisory Network
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)
Military Kids Connect
Military One Source
Military One Source MRW Digital Library
Military One Source: Parenting and Children
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): Military and Veteran Families
National Military Family Association
Operation Purple Camp - Camp for Military Children
Operation Purple - Summer Challenge
Veteran's Guide
U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity
ARVA District Military Liaison
Tami Ethridge
High School Assistant Principal
Phone
501-260-8860