Supporting Our Military Families
California Online Public Schools supports military-connected families with dedicated counselors, teachers, technical support, and flexible online resources. Our RISE dashboard makes it easy to stay connected to your student’s progress, whether you’re in California or deployed domestically or overseas.
California Online Public Schools recognizes the unique needs of military connected families and provides resources to support the enrollment and education of our military students.
Every student in our school, from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade, will be assigned a school counselor who is dedicated to supporting student academic and social/emotional well being. Additionally, students in all grades will be assigned a homeroom teacher who will serve as a wealth of information for families in addition to subject content teachers for students in grades 6-12.
Please note that CalOPS offers easy ways to connect with teachers and staff whenever you have questions or need additional support, and we pride ourselves on the tools we provide to help you stay informed about your child’s progress. For example, our parent dashboard, RISE, has been custom made for our school. With RISE, you can track your children’s grades, assignments,and their live interactions—all in one place! This makes it simple to view their progress, be part of their journey every day, and has been intentionally designed to simplify your CalOPS school experience whether you are in California or deployed domestically or overseas.
California Online Public Schools Military Family Point of Contact
Julie Colombero: Assistant Director of Operations, Family Relations
- Email: [email protected]
- Direct line: (949) 427-1131
- School number: 800-906-5166
Please contact Julie to learn more about our school and how we support the unique needs of military families.
Military Child’s Education Coalition
We are proud to announce that California Online Public Schools is now an official member of the Military Child’s Education Coalition (MCEC). Click the button below to learn more.
| Military Recognition Dates | |
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Military Family Appreciation Month | November 1-30, 2026 |
Veterans’ Day | November 11, 2026 |
Month of the Military Child 2027 | April 1-30, 2027 |
Armed Forces Day | May 15, 2027 |
Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 |
Military Family Resources
Care Solace
Care Solace is a comprehensive mental health care coordination service, available to CalOPS students and their families. We understand that seeking help can sometimes be a daunting process. Care Solace finds the necessary assistance for issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, and more. This service is confidential and provided free of charge to families of California Online Public Schools. It facilitates easy access to a range of providers who accept either public or private insurance, as well as those offering sliding scale options. Care Solace is dedicated to securing appointments quickly, ensuring the best possible care for those in need.
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If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance abuse, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstances. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by California Online Public Schools. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7 and can support you in any language.
BrightLife Kids and Soluna Mental Health Support
CalHOPE offers digital mental health support for youth, young adults, and families. It is a groundbreaking new program providing free, safe, and confidential mental health support for young people and families across the state with two easy-to-use mobile apps for BrightLife Kids and Soluna.
BrightLife Kids and Soluna are a key part of California’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) – an investment into improving the mental health of young people and providing equitable access to all Californians.
School Stability and Environment
California’s Education Code §48204.6 states that the local educational agency serving a pupil who is a child of a military family shall do either of the following:
(1) Allow the pupil to continue his or her education in the school of origin, regardless of any change of residence of the military family during that school year, for the duration of the pupil’s status as a child of a military family.
(2) For a pupil whose status changes due to the end of military service of his or her parent during a school year, comply with either of the following, as applicable:
(A) If the pupil is enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 8, inclusive, allow the pupil to continue his or her education in the school of origin through the duration of that academic school year.
(B) If the child is enrolled in high school, allow the pupil to continue his or her education in the school of origin through graduation.
Originally adopted by the CalOPS Board of Trustees in 2023, the CalOPS Board Approved Support of Education for Foster and Mobile Youth Policy may be viewed in its entirety here.
Additional Resources for Military Families
While not specifically affiliated with CalOPS, the resources below may be helpful to our school’s military families:
Armed Services YMCA
Easing everyday life for military families carrying the quiet weight of service.
Bloom: Empowering the Military Teen
Bloom works to empower, inspire, and connect military teens through content creation and community building.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America for Military Connected Youth
Provides free or reduced memberships and access to Boys & Girls Club programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
DoD Starbase
Program that motivates students to explore STEAM opportunities.
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
Non-Profit which supports military-connected children by educating, advocating, and collaborating to resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle.
Military Child Well-Bring Toolkit
Created by MCEC to provide accessible social-emotional support and resources.
Military Family News
News supported by the non-profit, The National Military Family Association
Military Student Consultants
Provide personalized concierge support directly to students, parents, or professionals who serve military-connected (Active-Duty, National Guard, Reserve, ROTC cadre, recruiter, and veteran) families, no matter where they are located in the world.
Orientation Purple Camp
Summer Camp hosted by the National Military Family Association exclusively for military youth.
Our Military Kids
Funds activities for eligible military children.
Sesame Street For Military Families
Free, bilingual (English and Spanish) website providing parenting resources and emotional support for military families and their children.
The MCEC Call for the Arts
Invites military-connected children to share interpretations through art of what it means to be a military-connected child.
USO California
Offers around-the-clock hospitality for traveling service members and their families.
