A nonprofit group’s survey will translate the experiences of military and veteran families into actionable data, driving change for those navigating special education needs while in uniform.
Partners in PROMISE’s 2025 Military Special Education Survey, conducted with Elmhurst University, Clemson University, and Vanderbilt University, runs through Oct. 17. The 20-minute process allows the nonprofit, a MOAA partner, to learn more about challenges faced by families such as delayed services, uneven access to resources, and new hurdles for children who need stability and support.
Past surveys have revealed average delays of over four months in Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery after a PCS and highlighted the uneven support systems families face nationwide. That information has already shaped national and state-level policy discussions and informed legal and advocacy tools.
“Behind each data point is a military child’s experience,” said Michelle Norman, executive director and founder of Partners in PROMISE and a former member of MOAA’s Currently Serving Spouse Advisory Council. “By completing this survey, military families with special needs can make their voices count, driving real change and improving educational outcomes for future generations of military children.”
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Why It Matters
Policymakers listen to real, credible data. The more families who share their stories, the stronger the case for reforms that will allow military children to receive the timely, appropriate support they deserve.
Take the survey here, and help MOAA ensure no military child is left behind.
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