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PROMISE2026

who we serve

Educators & Leaders

Educators and leaders play a vital role in helping military-connected children with disabilities thrive. Whether you work in a classroom, serve military families on an installation, or shape education policy, understanding the challenges of military life can help you provide more consistent, responsive support—especially when families move.

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Partners in PROMISE equips you with practical tools, research, and family perspectives to strengthen that support. Explore resources to build partnerships with families, plan for educational continuity, and make informed decisions that help military-connected students feel understood, included, and prepared for their future.

Understand Military Families

Recognize how military life shapes students’ special education needs.

Strengthen Your Skills

Access practical tools to support military students with disabilities.

Support Smooth Transitions

Coordinate with families to maintain educational support through each PCS.

Lead Meaningful Change

Use research and family perspectives to inform policies and decisions.

How We Help You

Resource Library

Everything You Need, In One Place

Get the information you need, when you need it. Create your free account to access 200+ pages of trusted special education resources, on-demand webinars, training videos, practical tools, and family-friendly guidance—all in one place. Whether you’re preparing for an IEP meeting, navigating a PCS, learning your child’s rights, or looking for answers to a new challenge, our Resource Library is here to help you feel informed, prepared, and ready to advocate.

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Explore at your own pace and focus on what matters to your family today. Start with a question, watch a webinar, or find a tool to help prepare for your next school conversation. You don’t have to learn everything at once—just find what helps you move forward. As your child’s needs change, return for guidance through each new season of military life.

Our Data & Impact

Behind every number is a military family, a child, and a story that deserves to be heard. Our research reveals the challenges military-connected children with disabilities face, while our impact reflects the power of turning those findings into meaningful action. Explore the data, discover the families behind the numbers, and see how we're using research and lived experiences to drive lasting change.

Meet the People Behind the PROMISE

Behind Partners in PROMISE is a dedicated team of military spouses, parents, professionals, and advocates united by a shared commitment to military families. Together, we bring lived experience, professional expertise, and a passion for creating meaningful change for military-connected children with disabilities.

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Michelle Norman

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CAPT Mehdi Akacem

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Dr. Jenna Kremkow

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Mary Monrose

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Meg Graves

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