School Liaison Officer

The School Liaison Officer connects schools, families and the Eielson community together in meeting the educational needs of the military child, and serves as a point of contact for all who desire assistance with school-related matters.

Transitioning to a New School Checklist

  • Contact your Airmen and Family Readiness Center for information on your gaining installation and surrounding communities. Relocation packages are also available at: www.militaryhomefront.com
  • Visit the web page for both the State Department of Education and local County/District School system. If going overseas, visit the DODEA homepage at www.dodea.edu.
  • Contact the housing office at the gaining installation to determine the waiting period for on-base quarters. This may determine the school your child will attend. If you will be in temporary housing, contact your School Liaison Officer for assistance.
  • Check the new school calendar for starting and ending dates. - Be familiar with the process of transferring of records, school eligibility requirements (kindergarten age) and subsequent placement of the students.
  • If you have a child of high school age, get information on the gaining state's high school graduation requirements. Be familiar with the present and gaining school's grading system and weighted grades. This may affect your child's class standing/grade point average.
  • Give losing school(s) adequate notice of withdrawal. It is Air Force policy to in/out process with the school.
  • Hand carry all recommended school records. DO NOT PUT THESE RECORDS IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD GOODS!
  • Contact the School Liaison Officer and school counselor for assistance.

Transitioning a Special Needs Student Checklist
Before you leave your current duty station:

  • Contact your local special education counselor/director and request assistance as to what should be done before the transition to the new school. Write or contact the special education director for the district that you are going to and request local policies. If coming to Eielson AFB, contact Family Advocacy at (907) 377-4041 for assistance.
  • Schedule an Annual, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meeting to discuss the progress your child has made since your last Individualized Education Program (IEP) review. Ask for written suggestions that may help your child and the staff at the new school.
  • Request a copy of your child's complete educational record to include a copy of the latest IEP. Hand carry all records, samples of your child's work, and other information related to your child's education.
  • Contact your local Core Compliance Expert who can recommend resources at your local base: (907) 377-2178 or DSN 317-377-2178.
  • Take any special equipment and refill medication prescriptions that your child may need for the next few months.
  • Contact the School Liaison Officer to assist with transitioning your child to the new school.

Education Information Links

School and Military Links

Point of Contact School Liaison Officer
Deanna Croxen
354 MSG/CCL 354 Broadway St. Unit 12A
Bldg 354, Room 168
Eielson AFB, AK 99702
Phone: 907-377-4795 (DSN) 317-377-4795
Fax: (907) 377-3251
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