Military Family Resources

Supporting Our Military Families

Berkshire High School and Middle School are committed to supporting the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students and families connected to our nation’s Armed Forces. This includes a system of supports to help our military families navigate common challenges. The liaisons listed below provide a point of contact between military families and the school district. Additionally, a comprehensive list of resources are featured below for military-connected families to access.

Superintendent Stoddard with Badger Lab students and local veterans

Military Family Liaisons

High School Military Family Liaison:

Stan Koterba - Assistant Principal stan.koterba@berkshireschools.org 440-834-3380

Middle School Military Family Liaison:

Shaun Forbes - Assistant Principal shaun.forbes@berkshireschools.org 440-834-3380

Military Family Resources

Bloom Website - Website for military Teens

Department of Defense Education Activity - Website to other Schools, States, and Countries

Financial Relief for Child Care Costs - Financial Relief for Child Care Costs

Folds of Honor: Scholarships for Military Families - Scholarships for Military Families

General Parenting Information - General Parenting Information

Inter-Service Family Assistance Committee - Ohio.gov - Family Assistance

Military & Family Life Counseling Program - Information on Military and Family Counseling

Military Child Education Coalition - Resources for Military Students and Families

Military One Source - Resources for Military Parents

Military One Source Outreach Services - Information Regarding Outreach Services

Month of Military Child Toolkit - Resources for Month of Military Child

National Military Family Association - Resources for Military Families

Ohio Department of Education & Workforce - Resource Page - Resources from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce for Military Students and Families

Ohio Department of Veterans Services - Veterans Services

Ohio Family Readiness and Warrior Support Program - Ohio Family Resource

Ohio Military Kids - Ohio Military Kids Supports

Our Military Kids - National Military Kids Supports

Plan My Move - Military Family Relocation Tool

Primer Support for Civilian Non-Profit Organizations - Providing Support

Public School Attendance Policies for Military Families - Public School Attendance Policies

Relocation Checklist for Families with an Exceptional Family Member - Relocation Checklist

TED Talks - Supporting Military Families - TED Talk About Supporting Military Families

Tips for Families with Children with Disabilities and PCS'ing - Tips for Families with Exceptional Children

Understanding the Needs of Military Families - Military Families Support Document

Webinar - Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission Orientation - Webinar and Orientation Session