AJE is part of a national network of Parent Training and Information Centers; AJE serves DC families. To find your parent center, visit the Center for Parent Information and Resources. The network also includes STOMP, Specialized Training of Military Parents, which supports military families and those supporting military families.
STOMP offers virtual workshops across multiple days, two-day in-person workshops and 90-minute webinars throughout the United States and overseas for military families and military personnel of all branches of service. STOMP workshops and webinars are funded by the Army, Navy and Air Force who determine location and topics per installation. The installations served during this multi-year contract are in partnership with parent center staff in the US and its territories.
Below is more information about STOMP and their upcoming trainings and events.
STOMP’s Mission/Intent/Purpose
To provide information and resources so that military parents, individuals with disabilities and military personal access services. We hope as a result of the workshops to enhance the connections and knowledge of all attendees and foster collaborative environments to further enhance family and professional partnerships.
STOMP free workshops and webinars are designed to provide information and resources to EFMP military families, individuals with disabilities to help them access and navigate educational and medical services.
When you attend a STOMP workshop or webinar you will learn…
- Advocacy for your child: Empower yourself with knowledge on educational rights and support services.
- TRICARE, ECHO, ABA: Access a variety of beneficial services through these programs.
- Local Resources: Explore community-specific resources catering to your child’s needs.
- Community Connection: Join a supportive network to share ideas and solutions with like-minded parents and professionals.
Whether you’re looking to better understand parental rights in education, sharpen your skills in writing effective IEP goals, navigate TRICARE and Medicaid benefits, or plan for your exceptional family member’s future without affecting their access to public benefits, there’s something here for you! No need to be assigned to a specific installation or branch—everyone from all service statuses and branches of the U.S. Armed Forces is welcome, as well as the professionals who support them.
Registration is open now! Register here for the topics that interest you by selecting the host installation. If your local time zone is not listed, use this link to convert to the appropriate time zone.
Financial “Dependent” Planning for a Child’s Financial Stability
May 20 @ 9:30-11:30am ET, hosted by Fort Campbell
Accommodations Across the Lifespan: Transition Plans are Part of the IEP
May 19 @ 3:30-5:30pm ET, hosted by Fort Campbell
June 18 @ 6-8pm CEST, hosted by USAG Rheinland Pflax-Kasiserlautern
Pathways to Military Medical & Medicaid Benefits for Exceptional Families
May 20 @ 3:30-5:30pm ET, hosted by Fort Campbell
May 28 @ 10am-12pm MT, hosted by Fort Bliss
June 25 @ 6-8pm CEST, hosted by USAG Rheinland Pflax-Kasiserlautern
Dispute Resolution: Orders and Chain of Command for Resolving Conflicts
May 21 @ 10am-12pm MT, hosted by Fort Bliss
The Great IDEA of Education Services: Parents’ Rights in Four Parts
June 4 @ 6-8pm CEST, hosted by USAG Rheinland Pflax-Kasiserlautern
Accommodations Across the Lifespan: Section 504 Plans
June 11 @ 6-8pm CEST, hosted by USAG Rheinland Pflax-Kasiserlautern
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