Supporting Our Military-Connected Students
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We understand that military-connected students may face unique academic, social, and emotional challenges as they transition between schools and communities. Our goal is to provide the support, resources, and welcoming environment they need to feel successful and connected.
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Support Academic Transitions: Help staff understand and address the academic requirements and planning challenges students may experience when transitioning between different schools and curricula.
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Encourage Participation: Whenever possible, provide flexibility and support for students who may have missed traditional registration periods or opportunities to participate in sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities due to a move.
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Recognize the Impact of Transitions: Understand that every military-connected student may be leaving behind friends, teachers, and established support networks. Some students may also be adjusting to having a parent away from home due to deployment.
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Provide Resources and Guidance: Offer resources, guidance, and individualized support to help students transition smoothly, stay engaged, and maintain academic success despite frequent relocations.
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Create a Welcoming Community: Foster a warm, inclusive, and supportive school environment where military-connected students and their families feel valued, welcomed, and connected to the school community.
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Role of the School Military Liaison
RMCA Military Liaison- Justine Leon jleon@rmcacs.org 719-550-5339
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The School Military Liaison (SML) is a dedicated D49 staff member who serves as a trusted resource and advocate for military-connected students and families, including those connected to active duty, Reserve, and veteran service.
The SML helps families navigate the enrollment process, welcomes students to their new school, and provides support as they adjust to a new school environment and community. When needed, the SML also connects families with helpful school and community resources.
In addition, the SML supports students with academic planning, including class scheduling, credit transfers, and ensuring students remain on track to meet graduation requirements despite school transitions and relocations.
The SML works closely with the District Military Student & Family Liaison and military liaisons from surrounding military installations to coordinate resources and support. Through these partnerships, our goal is to provide every military-connected student and family with a smooth transition, consistent support, and a strong sense of belonging within our school community.
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The Peterson Space Force Base School Liaison Program Manager (SLPM) serves as the primary point of contact for PreK–12th grade educational matters, helping military families smoothly transition into local school districts, private education, or homeschooling setups.
Contact Information
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Primary SLPM Phone: 719-556-3152
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Alternative Phone: 719-556-6141
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Email: 21FSS.FSY.SLO@spaceforce.mil
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Physical Office Address: 135 Dover St., Suite 1116, Peterson Space Force Base, CO 80914
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Peterson Space Force Base School Liaison
Jackie Wickman
Phone: 719-556-3152
Email: jackie.wickham.2@spaceforce.mil
Program Email: 21FSS.FSY.SLO@spaceforce.mil
Website: School Liaison Program
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Fort Carson School Liaisons
Michelle Rose
Dawnna Benoit
Phone: 719-526-2463
Program Email: Carson_SchoolLiaison@army.mil
Website: Fort Carson School Support Services
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Schriever Space Force Base School Liaison
Abby Hahn
Phone: 719-567-6176
Email: abigayle.hahn@spaceforce.mil
Program Email: 50FSS.FSSL.SLO@us.af.mil
Website: School Liaison Program
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United States Air Force Academy School Liaison
Megan Garland-Evelo
Phone: 719.337.6790
Email: megan.garland-evelo@us.af.mil
Website: School Liaison Program
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Please contact any of the school base liaisons (see above) or email d49military@d49.org to have assistance in obtaining a Military Family Life Counselor.
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Local Resources
El Paso County Veterans Services Office
719-520-7750
Email: vet@elpasoco.com
5850 Championship View #130 Colorado Springs, CO 80922
The El Paso County Veterans Services Office is responsible for assisting residents of the State of Colorado who served in the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard or any other armed service of the nation.
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719-309-4758
530 Communication Circle Colorado Springs, CO 80905
This center provides a wide variety of services for the local military connected community. Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center’s Health and Wellness Team offers access to confidential counseling services, as well as alternative therapies to service members, veterans and spouses alike. Please check with your insurance company and PCM, if you need a referral to receive services.
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The Steven A Cohen Military Family Counseling Services
719-370-5141
1915 Aerotech Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80916
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community mental health organization. We provide integrated behavioral health and physical health care coordination service. Please check with your insurance company to see if a referral is needed from your PCM to receive services.
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719-577-7417
Email: info@homefrontmilitarynetwork.org
1120 N. Circle Dr. Suite 230 Colorado Springs, CO 80909
HFMN helps service members, veterans and their families navigate support systems through web-based and call-in information and assistance to find the services that are the best fit, and follows alongside these individuals every step of the way.
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The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission is a partnership between the War Department and state governments that addresses some of the educational challenges of transitioning children of military families. The compact addresses eligibility, enrollment, placement, graduation and other key issues.
The compact’s goal is to create a consistent policy in every school district and state that chooses to join.
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For more MIC3 information click -here
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