The School District of Philadelphia is proud to welcome military service members and their families to our community. We are here to help ensure a smooth transition to our schools for your children and providing relevant information and resources for military families.

Here are some starting points for you as you enroll your student and prepare them for starting in a Philadelphia public school:

Transition Support

• A Military Family’s Guide to School Transitions
• Relocation Support – Naval Support Activity Philadelphia
• A4L (Anchored4Life) Transition Program
• Interstate Compact on Education Opportunity for Military Children
• Our Military Kids
• Military Child Care

Academic & Student Supports

• Military Kids Connect
• Tutor.com Military Programs
• Discounted SAT/ACT Preparation
• Student Aid for Military Families
• Military Dependent Scholarship List

Special Education Support

• Exceptional Family Member Program
• DirectSTEP® eCourses
• Military OneSource Special Needs Resources
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Special Education Site

Additional Resources

• Military School Liaisons (All Branches)
• The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
• National Military Family Association (NMFA)
• Military OneSource
• Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society
• Liberty USO – Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey
• U.S. Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)
• U.S. Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)

General questions or concerns can be addressed by calling 215-400-4000 or by emailing ask@philasd.org.