Education Options for Foreign Service Family Members
Foreign Service life is an education. Education Options for Foreign Service Family Members, first published in February 1996, is dedicated to assist Foreign Service family members in obtaining the best education possible to supplement their Foreign Service experience. While the emphasis is on schools and school-age children, this book looks at Foreign Service family members of all ages. There is information on the day care needs of Foreign Service babies and early childhood education for preschoolers. At the other end of the spectrum, it looks at adult education options for Foreign Service spouses and young adult family members who are not in college. It is organized in general chronological order with the information on related topics interspersed throughout age level material. This material is designed for those people who want information on a specific topic as well as for those people who want to use it as a planning tool to look at the total picture of education for Foreign Service families. Chapters are below. FLO also encourages Foreign Service employees and family members to review the material on our web pages under Education and Youth.
Chapter 1 - Educational Resources
Resources Within the Department of State, Resources Overseas.Chapter 2 - Who is the Foreign Service Child?
The Third Culture Kid, Adjustment to Overseas, Reentry Issues for Children and Teens, Flow of Care for Third Culture Kids, Flow of Care for Foreign Service Youth.Chapter 3 - Common Issues at Home or Abroad
Standardized Educational Testing, School-Based Tests, Admissions and Placement Tests, Diagnostic Testing, Testing and the Overseas Student, School Records to Carry from Post to Post, Parental Involvement in Overseas Schools, Parent-Teacher conferences, Serving on School Boards, Other Ways to Become Involved in Overseas Schools.Chapter 4 - Day Care
Day Care in the Home/Family Structure, Bringing Household Help to the United States, Day Care in the Community, Day Care Regulations and Licensing, Making the Day Care Choice, How to Find Good Day Care, Preschool/Nursery School Options, Choosing a Nursery School or a Preschool, Public Pre-kindergarten Programs.Chapter 5 - Overseas Education Options
Education Allowances, Educational Travel, Choosing a School Overseas, Comparison of English-Language Schools, Correspondence and Alternative Study Programs, Embassy/Family/School Relationship Vis-?-vis Security, Security Preparation.Chapter 6 - The Washington Area
Choosing an Elementary or secondary School, Washington Area Public School Systems, Attending School Outside One's Legal Residence, Public School Programs and Admissions Requirements, Graduation Requirements for Washington Area Public Schools, Selecting an Independent School, Organizations, Parental Involvement, Alternative High School Diplomas.Chapter 7 - Child Care Before and After School
Extended Day Care Programs, Latchkey Children.Chapter 8 - Boarding Schools: Making the Choice
Advantages of a Boarding School Education, Disadvantages of a Boarding School Education, At Home or Abroad?, Advantages of Boarding schools Abroad, Advantages of Boarding Schools in the United States, Choosing a Boarding School, Matching the Boarding School to the Child, Special Logistical Support.Chapter 9 - Washington Area Summer Programs
Choosing a Summer Activity, Washington Area Recreation Programs, Washington Area Summer School Programs, Residential Camps and Alternative Programs, Boarding School Summer Programs, Summer College Programs for High School Students, Internships, Alternative Programs for Adventurous High School and College Age Students, European Summer Camps.Chapter 10 - Special Needs Children
Evaluation of Developmental Problems, Procedure When a Developmental Problem is Suspected While at Post, Clearance Requirements for a Child with a Developmental Problem, Description of Educational Evaluation, Special Education Allowances, The Home/School Connection, Ways to Help, School and Testing Records, The Special Needs Child Overseas, Considering Posts, Establishing Parent Support Groups, Washington Area Programs, Private School Programs, Learning Disability Characteristics, College and the Learning-disabled, Taking the SATs, Summer Programs, Colleges with Facilities for the Learning-disabled Student, Summer Program for learning Disabled College-bound students.Chapter 11 - The Gifted and Talented Child
Intellectually Gifted with Learning Differences, The Gifted Preschooler, Tips for Parenting, Washington Area Programs, Other Gifted and Talented Programs, The Gifted and Talented Child Overseas, Development of Family Resource Library Overseas, Publications and Computer Software, Washington Area Associations.Chapter 12 - Preparing for College
The Advanced Placement Program, The International Baccalaureate Program, College Preparatory Subjects, Academic Preparation for College, Standardized Testing for College.Chapter 13 - Choosing a College or University
Gathering Information, The College Search Service and Independent Educational Consultants, College Admissions Timetable, The Application Process, Easy Writing Tips, College Visits, The Interview, The Evaluation Process, Applying to College from Overseas, Residency Requirements for State Universities and Colleges, Special Admissions Policies.Chapter 14 - Post Secondary Options
Associate Degree Programs, Vocational and Trade Schools, Taking A Year Off - Alternative Programs, Accompanying the Family to an Overseas Post, Deferred College Admission, Post Graduate (PG) Year, Organized Programs, Correspondence Schools, Attending College Overseas.Chapter 15 - Meeting College Costs
Types of Financial Aid, Determining Financial Need, Early Financial Aid Planning, Financial Aid Checklist, Federal, State, and Institutional Financial Aid, Unsubsidized Federal Loans, Military and Other Agency Scholarships, State Financial Aid, Institutional and Private Programs.Chapter 16 - Putting Communication Systems in Place
Family Support for College Students, Day-to-Day Finances, Miscellaneous Arrangements, Global Nomads.Chapter 17 - Adult Educational Opportunities
Why and Where, Evening or Weekend Programs, USDA Graduate School, Other Programs, High School Diplomas, Adult Education Opportunities Abroad, Graduate Level Programs, Correspondence Courses Offered by American Universities, Adult Education in Washington, Nondegree Programs, Financial Aid.
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