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School Liaison Program
Student Focus Partnership Driven
| 524 Stuart Ave, Bldg. 1127 | |
| (803) 895-3398 | |
| 20FW.SLPM.Schoolliaison@us.af.mil | |
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Mission of the School Liaison Program Manager
Deployment Support
Vision of the School Liaison Program Manager
To deliver unparalleled educational advocacy, outreach, and partnerships for military-connected students around the globe.
| DATE | EVENT/ENGAGEMENT | INSTALLATION PRIORITY/GOAL | OPR | CORE 4 | METRICS | MARKETING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | School District Academic Advisor presentation to Shaw leaders and families (State Report Card Overview) Marketing website review | Communication with Team Shaw and Community Stakeholders Enhance educational opportunities | SSD Executive Team SLPM FSS Marketing/PA | Commanders Communities Schools Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
| February 2026 | PreK Registration Teen Dating Collaboration with IRO and Schools Local School’s Military Liaisons Professional Development (Transitions and Challenges) CYP PAB JROTC tour of Shaw | Connect with stakeholders Promote resources Informative support to ease transitions College and Career Readiness | District Office IRO CYP Flight Chief SLPM JROTC CC Parents | Commanders Communities Schools Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
| March 2026 | Air Show STEM event Open Enrollment MCEC Lowcountry Leadership Summit Local School’s Professional Development -(MOMC, Military Student Identifier) SC Mayor MOMC Proclamation Signing | Connect with stakeholders Enhance educational opportunities • Transition support Professional development Support military-connected students | PA/Marketing LEA Military Liaisons MCEC SLPM • MIC3 Commissioner | Commanders Communities Schools Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
| April 2026 | MOMC Celebrations – Wing Proclamation PURPLE UP DAY – 22 April Parent Workshop – College Bound & Scholarships Autism Connect - Workshop Local School’s Military Liaisons Professional Development (Sponsorship Program) Education Center Career Fair | Connect with stakeholders Scholarship awareness Parent workshop College and Career Readiness Transition support Parent connections Quality of Life programs | FW/CC/FSS/PA Schools SSD Executive Team SLPM Education Center Stakeholders MCEC | Commanders Communities Schools Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
| May 2026 | Professional Development (MIC3) Purple Cord Ceremony for High Schools Graduations & Transition Celebrations - ES/MS) CYP PAB Pre-K graduation Parent Workshop – Kinder Ready | Connect with stakeholders Professional Development Celebrations Parent support Transitions support | SSD Executive Team Principals SLPM CYP Flight Chief MCEC Parents | Commanders Communities Schools Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
| June 2026 | PCSing with Military-Connected Students Parent Workshop Summer Programming Sumter Reading Program | Connect with stakeholders Promote resources Summer Programming | SLPM MCEC AFSVC/CYP Library | Commanders Communities Schools Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
| July 2026 | Back to School Jamboree / Child Find Event Back to School Rally with District School begins | Connect with stakeholders EFMP connections Promote resources Transition and enrollment support | EFMP/FSS SSD Executive Team SLPM Schools | Commanders Communities Schools Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
| August 2026 | CYP PAB Principal Meet & Greet | Connect with stakeholders Parent connections School preparedness | CYP Flight Chief SLPM Principals Parents | Commanders Communities Schools Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
| SEPT 2026 | Professional Development – Impact Aid PA Collaboration for Impact Aid | Funding opportunity Connect with stakeholders Promote resources | SSD Executive Team Principals/Admin PA SLPM Parents | Commanders Communities Schools Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
| October 2026 | Sumter ESTEAM event Boo Bash event Red Ribbon collaboration with DDR/Schools Fire Prevention Collaboration with schools | Collaboration with community partners Education sharing Safety | FSS Marketing/PA SSD Executive Team SLPM DDR Fire Dept Principals | Commanders Communities Schools Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
| November 2026 | CYP PAB Veteran’s Day ceremonies | Connect with stakeholders Promote resources Collaboration with community partners | CYP Flight Chief SLPM Principals Parents | Commanders Communities Schools Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
| December 2026 | Early Graduations and Award Ceremonies Tree Lighting School holiday performances | Connect with stakeholders Promote resources College and Career | SLPM FSS Marketing/PA Principals Parents Community Stakeholders | Commanders Communities Schools Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
| RECURRING | Commander Status of Education Brief Purple Star & MIC3 Monthly Meeting Spouse Roundtable Heartlink Community Action Team & Board Meeting Homeschool Group Homeschool Fitness and Nutrition EFMP Coffee and Chaos Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Committee meeting Pre-arrival Virtual Connections Transition Support (Inbound/Outbound) Deployment Support Briefings School Board Meetings Weasel Welcome Military-Connected Student Support Groups PIE Collaboration and Zoom meetings SC School Liaisons Roundtable | Communication with Team Shaw and Community Stakeholders • Seamless Support Support family success and installation effectiveness Taking care of airmen and their families Promote sustainability Improve resiliency Readiness, Retention & Recruitment Cultivate Partnerships Family Readiness Mission Readiness Transition ease Education opportunities Enhance “uncommon patriotism” with community | SLPM All stakeholders | Commanders Communities Schools • Families | Social Media In-person | Website Flyers Social Media In-Person Marquee |
Educational Opportunities Near Shaw AFB
South Carolina has several options for educating your children including Public, Private, Charter, Virtual, and Home
Schools. The School Liaison Program Manager can help you:
Schools. The School Liaison Program Manager can help you:
- Advocate for your child as an intermediary to resolve Pre-K-12 issues
- Understand South Carolina educational requirements
- Understand state and local education policies
- Transition support
- Discover educational options and resources
- Understand the Military Interstate Children’s Compact (MIC3)
- Understand Impact Aid
- Special Education
- College Career Military Readiness (CCMR)
- DAF SLP PCSing with Mil-Connected Student Checklist
- Scholarship and grant resources for high school students
- Navigate Special Education (SPED) and provide resources
- Professional Development for educators
- Checklist for transitioning students
- School district calendars
- District sports physical forms
- School supply listings
- Deployment support
- Community partnerships
- Military Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program
- Sponsorship Program for youth (YP or school-based)
Helpful Links
Local School OpportunitiesEducational Sites/Links for Military ParentsImportant Phone Numbers
| Agency | Number |
|---|---|
| Military and Family Readiness Center | 803-895-1253 |
| Child Development Center | 803-895-2247 |
| Family Child Care | 803-895-1212 |
| Family Advocacy | 803-895-6201 |
| Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) | 803-895-1253 |
| Youth Programs | 803-895-2251 |
| Military & Family Life Consultant | 803-895-7291 |
| Child & Youth Behavioral | 803-895-7286 |
| DoD Child Abuse & Safety Violation Hotline | 1-877-790-1197 |
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