Purple Star Application Components

Idaho Purple Star School Designation Application Requirements

A Purple Star School is a designation awarded to schools that demonstrate a commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Thank you for your efforts in this important matter.

It may be helpful for you to view the entire application before proceeding. If you have questions, please contact Spencer Barzee at the Idaho Department of Education at sbarzee@sde.idaho.gov 208.339.0845
For download use only. Please submit application using online form.

Requirement 1:

The school must designate a staff point of contact (POC) and alternative contact that serves as primary liaisons between military students and families and the school. The contacts could be counselors, administrators, teachers or other staff members. Both contacts must receive appropriate training.
Primary Contact
District / Charter Name*
Organized by LEA Number
School Name*
Enter N/A if not applicable
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Work Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Title*
Secondary Contact
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Work Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Title*
If the point of contact or alternative contact is no longer able to serve in this capacity, briefly explain the process by which a new point of contact will be chosen.*

Requirement 2:

The school must maintain a dedicated page for the Purple Star Program on its website featuring resources for military families.
Please provide the website address.*
What is the process for keeping the website current?*

Requirement 3:

The school must develop and maintain a student-led transition program with a faculty or staff advisor. This program should provide peer support for newly enrolled and transitioning students.
Outline the details of your student-led transition program including but limited to the number of students on the team, how they are trained in their responsibilities, and how new students are selected to be a part of the transition team. *
Explain how the faculty/staff member over the student-led transition program is selected and trained.*

Requirement 4:

The school must provide professional development for additional staff on overcoming unique challenges and possible resources provided by school personnel for military students and families. Please provide evidence that one of following resources have been reviewed by additional school staff:

a. Compact 101 trainging offered by MIC3 (60 minutes)

b. Reviewing series of eight TedEd Lessons (50 minutes)

c. Other training as recommended by LEA and approved by theIdaho Purple Star Committee
Evidence*
Evidence can be submitted as a written review of the training or confirmation of which option was chosen.

Requirement 5:

At least one of the following additional activities must be completed or implemented.
1. The local school board passes a resolution publicizing the school’s support for military children and families.
2. The school hosts a military recognition event that demonstrates a supportive culture.
3. The school establishes a partnership with a local military installation that provides opportunities for military members to volunteer at the campus, speak at an assembly, or host a field trip.
4. The school implements social and emotional development programs with the military child in mind. Examples of these programs may include a monthly club for military-connected students, lunch groups and regular check-ins between the liaison and identified students.
5. The school celebrates the Month of the Military Child (April) with events or programming honoring military-connected students.
Please indicate which of the additional activities listed above you/your school will implement or complete.*

Option 1 - passing a resolutionOption 2 - hosting a recognition eventOption 3 - establishing partnership with local installationOption 4 - implementing development programsOption 5 - celebrating Month of the Military Child

Submitter Information
District / Charter Name*
Organized by LEA Number
School Name
Enter N/A if not applicable
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Position in School/District*
I acknowledge that my school will be required to reapply for Purple Star status every three (3) years.
Please allow 30 days for all applications to be reviewed.
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Idaho Purple Star School Designation Application Requirements