Pennsylvania’s Purple Star School Program recognizes public, charter and private schools that have committed to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected students.
What does a school need to do in order to become a Purple Star School?
- Designate a staff member as a military liaison.
- Describe the process used to identify military-connected students and determine how many are served by the school.
- Maintain an easily accessible web page to provide resources for military-connected students and their parents/guardians – including information on school relocation, enrollment, and registration, as well as academic planning, course sequences, counseling, and other support services.
- Maintain a student-led transition initiative for military-connected students entering the new school.
- Offer professional development for staff members on issues related to military-connected students.
- Offer one of the following initiatives: a resolution of support, a monthly commemoration honoring active-duty military service members, or a partnership with a local military installation.
- Visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Purple Star School webpage for more details and to request an application.
Resources:
- Download this flyer to help spread the word!
- The PA Department of Education has additional programs to support veterans and their families.
- The Purple Star School Program was created by Act 69 of 2022.
- PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs