AZPSS for Parents
Parents of Military-connected Students
Life is ever-changing, and transitioning or separating from the service may add even more daunting challenges. Ensuring your child's school understands the unique needs of military-connected students need not be difficult. Schools designated as Purple Star Schools have resources available to help highly mobile students succeed.
The Arizona Department of Education is not affiliated with or endorses any specific resource listed. This information has been cultivated to help military-connected, highly mobile students succeed in their K12 education.
The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is the national advocate for Purple Star Schools. It provides states with guidance and support, as well as numerous other resources for the military-connected community.
| MIC3 | Interstate Compact. How states agree to help military-connected students stay on track for college, career, or life-ready paths. |
| MCEC Library | Parent resource library, PTSD, Parent support, mental health, dealing with deployment, etc. |
| BeConnected AZ | Arizona Coalition for Military Families is a federal and state non-profit that helps the military community with employment and other family support. |
| School Liaisons | School Liaison Program Managers are at each of Arizona's military installations, each providing support for their respective regions. |
| AZPSS Training | Self-paced modules highlight various issues military-connected students may face and provide additional information to support military-connected families. (A requirement for all AZPSS schools) |
| MilLife Learning Catalog | Self-direct courses focusing on quality-of-life topics for military families. |
Arizona Purple Star Schools by Region
1. Northern Arizona
Includes: Prescott, Campe Verde, Kingman, Flagstaff, Tuba City, Page. Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, Ganado, Window Rock
2. Western Arizona
Includes: Yuma, San Luis, Somerton, Welton, Gadsden, Lake Havasu City, Parker, Quartzsite, Bullhead City, Vicksburg, Wenden, Ehrenberg, Salome
3. Central Arizona
Includes: Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, Payson, San Carlos, Globe, Florence, Apache Junction, San Tan Valley
4. Eastern Arizona
Includes: Safford, Thatcher, Pima, Ft. Thomas, Clifton, Morenci, Bisbee, Huachuca City, Sierra Vista, Tombstone, Wilcox, Benson, Douglas, Elfrida, Naco
5. Southern Arizona
Includes: Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Vail, Flowing Wells, Ajo, Sahuarita, Nogales, Patagonia, Sonoita, Tubac
6. Statewide (Online) Pending update
(Arizona has many other cities and towns throughout the state, offering picturesque scenery and historical and cultural experiences.)