Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual Speak Out for Military Kids Hero Pack Project

1. Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual Speak Out for Military Kids Hero Pack Project Mobile Technology Labs Operation: Military Kids Core Program Elements

2. Ready, Set, Go! Training & Resource Manual

3. Chapter 1: Introduction to Ready, Set, Go! Chapter 2: Military Culture Chapter 3: Operation: Military Kids—An Overview and Framework for Implementation Chapter 4: OMK Partners Chapter 5: The Emotional Cycle of Deployment Ready, Set, Go! Training Contents

4. Chapter 6: Stress & Coping Chapter 7: Impact of Grief, Loss, and Trauma Chapter 8: Fostering Resilience in Children and Youth Chapter 9: Understanding the Influence of the Media Chapter 10: Step Up To Action Ready, Set, Go! Training Contents

5. Chapter 11: OMK Support Tools Appendix A: Read Ahead Materials Appendix B: Journal Appendix C: Energizers Ready, Set, Go! Training Contents

6. Lesson Plan—includes purpose, training objectives, timeframe, and preparation/materials and activities Training PowerPoint Content—includes slides, materials needed, trainer tips, and “What to Do/What to Say” sections for trainers. Discussion and hands-on activities will help participants understand the topics presented Ready, Set, Go! Chapter Framework

7. Ready, Set, Go! Chapter Framework • Evaluation—suggested reflection and application questions to measure impact and application of group understanding

8. Train the trainer format OMK Awareness Training Basis for professional conference workshops Training sessions can be trained individually or in sections to tailor training to the needs of local community support networks/teams How to use the RSG! Manual

9. Overview of OMK Content of RSG! can be used to support and develop the Hero Pack Project, Mobile Technology Lab, and Speak Out for Military Kids programs Information is transferable to other populations/circumstances/situations How to use the RSG! Manual

10. Flash Drive containing the following materials/resources: Copy of Operation: Military Kids Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual Copy of PowerPoint Slides for Ready, Set, Go! Training presentation Training Materials Provided

11. Training Materials Provided • Electronic copies of a variety of PDF resources on applicable military related materials • “Must Read” Background Material – To increase knowledge of trainers regarding topics presented

12. Overview Chapter 1 – OMK Implementation Framework Chapter 2 – Readying the OMK State Team Chapter 3 - Setting up Local Team for Success Chapter 4 – Implementing Programs to Assist Military Children & Youth RSG! Implementation Guide

13. Define Your Individual Role as well as Your Organizations Role Form a High Functioning State Team Create Productive Local Support Networks Provide Background Information on the history of OMK Purpose of the RSG! Implementation Guide

14. Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK) • The Program: • Common program initiative for all OMK states • Program raises community awareness of issues faced by geographically dispersed military children and youth • SOMK is a youth-led program facilitated and supported by adults • Youth participants are both civilian and military connected youth • SOMK is a community service project that builds awareness and fosters community support

15. Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK) • Outcomes: • Participants create a Speakers Bureau and presentations, then deliver informative briefings to a variety of audiences throughout the state. • Youth gain knowledge and skills in developing creative and informative presentations in a variety of different media. • Youth learn about the military lifestyle and culture, and gain empathy for issues that confront military families.

16. Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK) • Resources: • OMK Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual • Speak Out For Military Kids Manual • OMK Core Partners • Military Points of Contact

17. Hero Pack Project • • Outreach effort of Operation: Military Kids (OMK) • • Salute to Military Children for their strength and sacrifices made while a parent is deployed • • Combined effort of all National OMK Partners • • Community Service Project that builds awareness and fosters community support for geographically isolated Military Families • Connect Military Youth with local support programs (BGCA Program, 4-H Clubs, etc.)

18. What is a Hero Pack? • A Hero Pack is a backpack that contains fun and educational material for the Youth and informational material for Parents • Each National OMK partner provides a variety of program items • Our goal is to provide material and activities to keep Youth and deployed Parent connected

19. Hero Pack Implementation • Youth assemble Hero Packs and write letters of support to the families to include in the backpack • OMK State Teams find local donations to supplement Hero Pack items provided by National OMK Partners • Hero Packs are distributed to deserving Military Children impacted by deployment

20. Mobile Technology Labs • 2 Pods • 3 cases per pod • 5 Laptops • Printer/Scanner/Copier • Digital Camera • Video Camera • Various Software • Microsoft Office, Adobe (photoshop, premier), hallmark card studio, etc. • Headphones • Al necessary cables, extension cords and power strips • Starter set of writable cd’s • Digital Video Cassettes

21. Mobile Technology Labs • OMK Role and Responsibilities: • Develop procedures for how MTL will be requested, delivered, operated, and returned • Coordinate Partner use of the MTL • Train Partner on facilitating and supervising a MTL • Deliver MTL programs through Partner Organizations

22. Operation: Boots On

23. Operation: Boots Off

24. Experience, Operation: Military Kids

25. Up for the Challenge

26. Enhance Your Program with Service Learning

27. Character Education

28. Babysitting

29. 3, 2, 1 Action! Videography Handbook

30. 4-H 101

31. Preparing the Youth Development Professional

32. Discover the Fun

33. OMK Marketing Materials • Pull-up Banner • Lanyards • Bracelets • Partner Dog tags • “Flag” Pens • Portfolios • Tablets • OMK Information Cars • National OMK Annual Report