The School Liaison Program supports military-connected students and families by helping them navigate school transitions during PCS moves. With many military children relocating up to nine times between PreK–12th grade, School Liaisons work to ensure continuity in education, smooth enrollment, and access to accurate information about local school options.

School Liaisons serve as the primary link between parents, educators, and command leadership, helping families understand regional public and private school systems, home-school requirements, and alternative education pathways. They also provide guidance on special education processes and connect families with essential resources across the installation and community.

Families can access information on programs such as Fleet and Family Support Programs (FFSP), the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Child and Youth Programs (CYP), and partner organizations including the Armed Services YMCA, Military Family Collaborative, and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. School Liaisons are also subject-matter experts on education policies such as the Interstate Compact for Military Children, Department of Education guidelines, and local school district procedures.

See Core Services below for specific areas of support.

 

What School Liaisons Can Help With

• School enrollment options and requirements
• Local school information and district boundaries
• Inbound and outbound school transfers during PCS
• Understanding and navigating the special education process
• College and career readiness resources
• Referrals to installation and community agencies

School Liaisons are available to assist all service members and their families with school-related questions. Visit our Directory for contact information and program updates.

Why School Liaisons Matter

• Military families move every 2.9 years on average
• Children may attend up to nine different schools before graduation
• Deployments and frequent relocations increase stress for families and students

 

Core Services

School Transition Services (PCS Cycle)
Support for school transfers to help “level the playing field” for military children and youth.

Deployment Support
Resources for educators to understand deployment cycles and tools that support Navy children.

Command, School, and Community Communications
Expert guidance for installation leadership on K–12 issues and connections to community resources.

Home School Linkage and Support
Information on home-school policies, district requirements, and access to Navy CYP resources.

Partnerships in Education (PIE)
Volunteer and community partnerships that support the academic success of all youth.

Post-Secondary Preparation
Access to college, career, and post-secondary planning resources for graduating military students.

Special Needs System Navigation
Assistance with EFMP referrals, local education agency processes, and special education resources.

What is a School Liaison and how can they help me?
School Liaisons (SL) help by providing you with educational information on your new area (based on residence) and link you up with a SLO in your next duty station if you are leaving NRSW. SLs also offer resources on deployment support, are the liaison between command, schools and military families, work with commands and schools on the Partnership in Education program, can help families navigate the special needs programs in districts, and offer information and support for Home School and Post Secondary preparation.

How do I choose a school?
We know the importance of choosing a school that best meets the needs of your military child(ren). Even though we are unable to make direct recommendations for schools, we are available to help you acquire information and research the schools in your area and within NRSW. We can provide overall information on districts as well as help you determine what schools you might be mapped to once you have a residence.

What is the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)?
A New Education Law: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015, and represents good news for our nation's schools. This bipartisan measure reauthorizes the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the nation's national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. The new law builds on key areas of progress in recent years, made possible by the efforts of educators, communities, parents, and students across the country.

What are the School Registration procedures?
This depends on what school district you are looking to enroll your child in. We recommend that once you establish residence, that you contact the school directly. However, one thing you can do to prepare is to use the Checklist for School Moves to ensure that you hand carry all necessary documents.

What if I’m on a housing wait-list or am in temporary housing?
Most military housing areas and school districts with military housing are familiar with this situation. We recommend that you ask your local housing office for a letter indicating that you are on the waitlist, and will be moving into housing within 30 days. Most times this is all the schools need to proceed with registration. If you have questions or issues, please contact your SL.

What is the Interstate Compact and what can it do for my family?
The Interstate Compact seeks to make transition easier for the children of military families so that they are afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals. More information can be found at: www.mic3.net.

What options are there for before and after school care?
Before and After school care is something that has created a challenge for some families given the lack of availability. We recommend that you start looking for care early! If your installation has a Child & Youth Programs, youcan request before/after school care at www.militarychildcare.com. Additionally you can ask your school or district what they offer. This is many times the best option, particularly if they offer on site care. If they don’t, many times the school will know what is available close to the school or in your community. If you are still having difficulty, contact your School Liaison and they will work with you to try to find other options.

What if I’m moving with a child with special needs?
In the Navy, your School Liaison can help you with the special needs navigation of the school or district that you are planning to send your child(ren) to. You should also contact the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to ensure that you are enrolled and that you have all information and resources that they offer. * Please note that the Marine Corps School Liaisons do not assist with Special Needs navigation. They have an EFMP that covers both medical and educational assistance. This is important to know in NRSW, and especially in Metro San Diego since we work jointly to serve our military families.

Can School Liaisons advocate in an IEP for my child?
The Navy School Liaisons are not able to advocate on your behalf. In our program, we offer information, resources and help you find the right people to talk to at the school or district. If you ever have issues with your IEP or school, please call your School Liaison since we also have many community resources that can offer guidance and direct assistance.

School Transition Support

School Liaisons assist families with school transfers and help “level the playing field” for military children and youth.

How to Insure a Smooth Move

Visit MilitaryOneSourcefor information on your gaining installation and surrounding communities. The site also provides information about the programs, services, and maps for military installations worldwide.You can also subscribe to their newsletters. You will also have access to a variety of information, including:

PlanMyMovegives you customized moving tools, such as timelines, calendars and checklists.

Both MilitaryOneSource and PlanMyMove connect you to reliable sources of information about programs and services outside the gate. Visit Fleet & Family Support Center for additional relocation information.

Youth Sponsorship

Youth Sponsorship (grades 3-12) provides access to positive peer groups and social activities, helping military children feel connected at their new duty station. Youth Sponsors can talk about the location, schools, sports, events, shopping, library, and more; build new peer relationships to ease the first week of school; discuss class options; answer questions your child may have, and more. To learn more or connect with a youth sponsor, see the Youth Sponsorship tab.

For Youth Sponsorship with School Age Care or Youth Programs, participants must be enrolled or a registered user.

Child and Youth Programs

The NAS Fallon Child and Youth Programs offers full-time, hourly, before- and after- school, and recreational programs to children ages 6 weeks to 18 years. Caregivers receive extensive training in child and youth development to ensure an enriching experience for young Navy family members. Program elements include age appropriate activities, participation in the USDA food program, and monthly training requirements of staff. Visit the Child Development Center (CDC) or School-Age Care (SAC)/Teen pages to learn more.

To request care for the CDC or SAC programs visit militarychildcare.com where you can find comprehensive information on child care programs worldwide, conduct a customized search for the care you need and submit a request for care at any time and from any location.

School Transition Resources

Installations.militaryonesource.mil: Are you a service provider looking for a program or service across all installations? Simply select the program or service and then choose any installation or enter any zip code. A downloadable directory for all installations will be available on the results page.

SchoolQuest: Includes school finder based on state or military installation, blog, library, state education resources and “Ask Aunt Peggie”.

The Military Child Education Coalition(MCEC)'s work is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. MCEC School Quest is a school finder.

Anchored4Life is a peer-to-peer club to connect youth while building transition and resiliency skills. The club provides opportunities for peers to enhance social skills, learn leadership skills, build character, improve self-esteem, and integrate into their community.

The Department of War Educational Activity instructional program provides a comprehensive pre-kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum overseas and at select locations in the continental U.S. Visit the link to the DoW Education Activity website.

(NDSP): At overseas/international locations where there is not a DoWEA school, NDSP supports a variety of options for your children, ranging from public or private schools to homeschool programs. Visit the link to the DoW Education Activity website.

School Liaisons provide information about installation and community programs and services, make referrals to the Exceptional Family Member Program, and offer assistance in navigating the administrative systems within local education agencies. Your child should be enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) if he or she has special needs. EFMP Liaisons can be reached by calling 775-426-3333. The number for EFMP Navy Headquarters is (866) 827-5672.

*This is a mandatory program for any family member who has special medical, educational, developmental, and/or emotional need or concern.

Children With Special Needs

DirectSTEP eCourses explain legal requirements and best practices for behavior management, autism, IDEA eligibility, IEPs and more. They also teach parents and educators how to handle critical education issues to obtain positive outcomes while applying education laws to the day-to-day world of teaching and learning.

Navy EFMP: Exceptional Family Member Program serves military families with special needs.

Nevada PEP: is a nonprofit organization that provides information, services and training to Nevada families of children with disabilities.

EFMP&ME: EFMP & MEis your 24/7guide to the Exceptional Family Member Program. Use this tool to navigate through the Department of Defense's network of services and support for families with special needs.

Deployment Support

School Liaisons connect educators with the Navy deployment support system to inform them about the cycles of deployment and the tools available to assist educators in working with Navy children. Please reach out to the School Liaisonbefore, during, or after deploying for additional support.

Deployment Resources

Anchored4Life is a peer-to-peer club to connect youth while building transition and resiliency skills. The club provides opportunities for peers to enhance social skills, learn leadership skills, build character, improve self-esteem, and integrate into their community.

Operation: Military Kids: Provides support to the children and families impacted by the Global War on Terrorism.

Homeschool Linkage and Support

School Liaisons assist Navy families by gathering and sharing information on home schooling issues, policies and legislation from local school districts. They also help leverage Navy Child and Youth Programs resources to support these families.

Homeschool Resources

HSDLA: Provides homeschool laws by state, connects to homeschool organizations, and offers support for every step of your homeschool journey.

Homeschool Central: has a great deal of information about applicable laws and support groups right at your fingertips. Even if you are planning to educate at home in another country.

Homeschool.com: the original homeschool community lists support groups by geographic areas.

School Choice: The Ultimate Guide to Online School - How Does Online School Work?

Partners in Education (PIE)

PIE creates a volunteer network of resources to support installation and community members who have a vested interest in the success of all youth. The goal of the PIE program is to improve scholastic achievement, enhance the development of social and life skills, and offer vocational guidance. If you or your command would like to become a Partner In Education, please reach out to the School Liaison Officer.

Post Secondary Support

School Liaisons leverage installation and school resources to provide graduating military students with access to post-secondary information and opportunities.

Post Secondary Resources

CollegeBoard.org: Offers students free grade, activities and test score specific profiles and information on hundreds of colleges.

GIBill.va.gov: VA website for Post 9/11 GI Bill, transferability and Yellow Ribbon.

fastweb.com: Find schools and ways to pay on FastWEB.

finaid.org: The smart student guide to financial aid.

Academy and ROTC

todaysmilitary.com: ROTC links for Army, Navy and Air Force.

Military Scholarship Resources

aid.military.com: Military scholarship search.

deca.org/scholarships: DECA scholarships for military children.

fra.org: Fleet Reserve Association.

vfw.org: Veterans of Foreign Wars.

anchorscholarship.com: Anchor Scholarships Foundation.

www.wingsoveramerica.us: Scholarships for dependents of military personnel.

Additional Scholarship Resources

bigfuture.collegeboard.org: College Board scholarship search.

collegenet.com: College Net Scholarship database.

nationalmerit.org: National Merit Scholarships.

petersons.com: Peterson’s Undergraduate Scholarship Search.

princetonreview.com: Princeton Review Scholarships and Aid.

scholarships.com College Scholarships Directory.

Additional Resources and Organizaitons Devoted to Military Families

Military Installations School Liaison Directory

Expanded Eligibility Pilot Program DoWEA Virtual High School, Homeschool school-aged dependents of active duty members of the armed forces in grade 9-12 are able to enroll in E2P2 for an opportunity to take AP or CTE Courses through the Virtual High School. For more information, please contact your School Liaison, and the link below.

MyNavy Portal: web portal that integrates many of the Navy’s human resources information technology systems, knowledge, and applications into a simplified user experience.

National Military Family Association (NMFA): Founded 43 years ago, the National Military Family Association is the leading non-profit organization focusing on issues important to military families.

Navy MWR: delivers high-quality, customer-focused programs and services that contribute to resiliency, retention, readiness, and quality of life.

Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA): a national organization of school superintendents. Our mission is to serve school districts with a high concentration of military children.

DirectSTEP eCourses explain legal requirements and best practices for behavior management, autism, IDEA eligibility, IEPs and more. They also teach parents and educators how to handle critical education issues to obtain positive outcomes while applying education laws to the day-to-day world of teaching and learning.

Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families, funded by the U.S. Department of Warand Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, is a free program that allows eligible college and grades K-12 students in U.S. military families to connect to a live tutor online at any time for one-to-one help with homework, studying, test prep, proofreading and more.

National Parent Teacher Association: An organization dedicated to making a difference in the education, health, and safety of America’s children and youth.

Local Fallon School Information

Explore education options near NAS Fallon, including public, charter, and private schools serving military families.

Churchill County School District – PK–12 public schools; approximately 10 minutes from base and serves base housing.

Lyon County School District – K–12 Fernley schools; approximately 40 minutes from base.

Oasis Academy Charter School – Tuition-free charter school, grades K–12; approximately 15 minutes from base.

Logos Christian Academy – Private Christian school, grades K–8; approximately 10 minutes from base.

Veritas Preparatory School – Private Christian school, grades PreK–8; approximately 10 minutes from base.

Seventh-day Adventist School – Private school, grades K–8; approximately 10 minutes from base.

Agape Christian School – Private Christian school, grades K–12; approximately 15 minutes from base.

Homeschooling Resources in Nevada

Families choosing to homeschool in the Fallon area can access state guidelines and local support networks below.

Nevada Homeschool Regulations – Official state requirements for homeschooling.

Churchill County Homeschool Support

Lyon County Homeschool Support

Supplemental High School Options

Expanded Eligibility Pilot Program (E2P2) – Grades 9–12; offers AP, CTE, STEM, and foreign language courses for Active Duty dependents.

Youth Sponsorship Program

Moving to NAS Fallon with school-age children? Connect with a

Support for Children With Special Needs

Families with children who have medical, educational, developmental, or emotional needs should enroll in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). This mandatory program ensures your family receives the right services and support at NAS Fallon.

EFMP Contacts

• NAS Fallon EFMP Coordinator: 775-426-3111
• EFMP Navy Headquarters: 866-827-5672

High School Students & Graduation Requirements

If you have a teen entering high school, review Nevada’s graduation requirements and local district policies before your PCS. Understanding grading systems, weighted GPAs, and AP options helps your student stay on track.

Visit the Nevada Department of Education for statewide requirements and links to Churchill County and Lyon County schools.

Helping Your Child Adjust to a New School

Moving can be stressful, but a few simple steps make the transition smoother:

• Learn about the new school together
• Help your child stay connected with old friends
• Encourage communication with teachers
• Talk openly about school experiences

   

• Explore clubs, sports, and activities
• Reach out early if academics become challenging

The Youth Sponsorship Program helps military children feel connected and supported at their new duty station by pairing them with positive peer mentors. Sponsors introduce incoming students to local schools, activities, and youth programs, making the transition to NAS Fallon smoother and less stressful.

If you’d like your child to connect with a local youth sponsor, complete the form below. A School Liaison or Youth Center Manager will follow up with you directly.

Note: To participate in Youth Sponsorship through School Age Care or Youth Programs, children must be enrolled or registered users.