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The Parent Guide for Transition to the Non Dod Schools Program Seoul Transition to the Non Dod Schools Program, Effective SY 2019/20 The Parent Guide for Transition to the Non DoD Schools Program Seoul Transition to the Non DoD Schools Program, effective SY 2019/20 The purpose of this guide is to support parents and guardians as they transition from a DoDEA school to the Non DoD Schools Program (NDSP) in Seoul, Korea. This guide includes the following: Timeline, School Information, Helpful Resources, and Contact information. For additional information, please visit the NDSP website below. https://www.dodea.edu/nonDoD/index.cfm THE PARENT GUIDE FOR TRANSITION TO THE NON DOD SCHOOLS PROGRAM Table of Contents CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 HELPFUL RESOURCES .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 FIRST STEPS FOR TRANSITIONING TO THE NON DOD SCHOOLS PROGRAM ............................................................................. 4 KEY DATES TO REMEMBER.......................................................................................................................................................... 5 EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 6 SCHOOLS AND TYPES OF PROGRAMMING IN THE SEOUL AREA ............................................................................................... 7 CHOOSING AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ................................................................................................................................... 8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Seoul Transition to the Non DoD Schools Program: SY 2019/20 Page 2 THE PARENT GUIDE FOR TRANSITION TO THE NON DOD SCHOOLS PROGRAM Contact Information PERSONNEL CONTACT INFORMATION EDUCATION SUPPORT + 81.98.953.5788 DSN 315-644-5788 [email protected] [email protected] RESOURCE SUPPORT +1 571-372-0591 DSN 312-372-0591 [email protected] POLICY AND ELIGIBILITY SUPPORT +1 571-372-0591 DSN 312-372-0591 [email protected] SCHOOL LIAISON Jamie Williams Local: 0503.325.3176, DSN:(315) 725-3176 Email: [email protected] Helpful Resources Resource URL NDSP WEBSITE https://www.dodea.edu/nonDoD/index.cfm NDSP REGISTRATION https://www.dodea.edu/nonDoD/generalInformation/eligibility/index.cfm NDSP ORIENTATION https://content.dodea.edu/teach_learn/partnership/ndsp/ndsp_orientation/index.html EDUCATION https://aoprals.state.gov/Web920/education.asp?PostCode=10283&EffectiveDate=20190106 ALLOWANCE QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN https://www.dodea.edu/nonDoD/upload/choosinginternationalschools.pdf CHOOSING A SCHOOL SEOUL AREA SCHOOLS https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/seoul Seoul Transition to the Non DoD Schools Program: SY 2019/20 Page 3 THE PARENT GUIDE FOR TRANSITION TO THE NON DOD SCHOOLS PROGRAM FIRST Steps for Transitioning to the Non DoD Schools Program FAMILARIZE yourself with the program parameters. Understand the Education Allowance. It is established by the Department of State and sets the maximum allowable for the location. The allowance as of Nov 2018: Private School Option: K-5 $28,250 | 6 -8 $30,400 | 9-12 $34,700 Home School Option K-8 $10,500 | 9-12 $21,500 Understand the allowable and non-allowable expenses. Examples of non-allowable expenses (even if included in the school’s tuition): uniforms, meals, sports, laptops and overnight field trips. The full list can be found at: https://www.dodea.edu/nonDoD/generalInformation/expenses/index.cfm INQUIRE about your eligibility for the Non DoD Schools Program. Register with the Non DoD Schools Program to validate your eligibility. https://www.dodea.edu/nonDoD/generalInformation/eligibility/index.cfm RESEARCH your educational options. Understand the educational options: private school, home school or boarding school (6-12 only). If a private school option is selected, then begin researching schools in the Seoul Area. For additional information, visit https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/seoul. SHAPE your mindset about how International schools differ. For guidance on school selection: https://www.dodea.edu/nonDoD/upload/choosinginternationalschools.pdf TALK with appropriate NDSP team member. If you have questions or need to coordinate special education services prior to making a decision, talk with the appropriate NDSP team member. Seoul Transition to the Non DoD Schools Program: SY 2019/20 Page 4 THE PARENT GUIDE FOR TRANSITION TO THE NON DOD SCHOOLS PROGRAM Key Dates To Remember DECEMBER 1. Become familiar with the NDSP by accessing the NDSP website and the NDSP orientation. Be sure to visit the Resources listed above. 2. Register for the Non DoD Schools Program. a. Select the URL below to access the Step-by-Step Registration Checklist. http://www.dodea.edu/nonDoD/upload/Step_by_Step_Registration_Checklist.pdf 3. Become familiar with the admissions requirements for schools in the Seoul area. 4. Begin coordinating with NDSP Education Specialists if student has educational needs. JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1. Visit schools/meet with school staff. 2. NDSP Site Visit and Parent Meeting at Seoul American Middle/High School. 3. Attend school fairs and/or open house. a. See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in this guide. 4. Register with the NDSP if not already completed. MARCH - MAY 1. Parent One-on-One Calls (as needed). 2. Continue school admissions process. 3. Follow Up Parent Meeting via VTC. JUNE 1. Families officially become eligible for the NDSP. 2. Reimbursements can now be made for eligible out of pocket expenses. a. NOTE: The last day of school is when the official transfer occurs. ON-GOING 1. On-Going Support with education needs, eligibility, and reimbursements. Seoul Transition to the Non DoD Schools Program: SY 2019/20 Page 5 THE PARENT GUIDE FOR TRANSITION TO THE NON DOD SCHOOLS PROGRAM Educational Options You may choose the educational setting that best meets your child's needs from home school to an international/private school. You should consider an educational option that will allow your child to easily transition to the next grade. It is advised that you also consider your child’s transition to your next location. Note: The NDSP is only authorized to provide funding for students who are in the equivalent of Kindergarten (not pre-kindergarten). OPTION DESCRIPTION Eligibility for the NDSP allows parents the option to homeschool. If you are thinking of homeschooling your child, there are many choices. You can elect to work with one complete HOME SCHOOL curriculum or you may choose to blend a variety of curricula to meet your child's needs. When registering for the NDSP, it is required that you complete a Home Study/Private Instruction Education Plan. Please visit the NDSP website for more details about expenses that are authorized and to learn more about the education plan. “Boarding school" is defined as a school providing residence halls on campus and meals in BOARDING SCHOOL addition to an education. Boarding school is an authorized option for students in grades 6-12 only and only when the school is outside of the commuting distance of the duty station. You may choose to send your child to boarding school in a country different from your post location or in the U.S. Please visit the NDSP website for more details about expenses that are authorized and to learn more about the boarding school option. INTERNATIONAL Please refer to the following list of schools offering instruction in English within reasonable SCHOOLS distance to Yongsan. This is not an exhaustive list of schools. The NDSP does not endorse schools, but rather provides this list to support your selection of the best school for your child. In addition to the school list below, please visit the website below. https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/seoul Seoul Transition to the Non DoD Schools Program: SY 2019/20 Page 6 THE PARENT GUIDE FOR TRANSITION TO THE NON DOD SCHOOLS PROGRAM Schools and Types of Programming in the Seoul Area School Name Type of Grade Levels (alphabetical) Programming Elementary Middle High Asia Pacific International School U.S. X X X Website: http://www.apis.seoul.kr/main/ British Education Korea British X X Website: http://blogs.bek.co.kr/openhouse2018/ Dulwich College Seoul British X X Website: https://seoul.dulwich.org/ Dwight School-Seoul I.B. X X X Website: https://www.dwight.or.kr/ Korea International School: Pangyo Campus U.S. X X X Website: http://www.kis.or.kr Korea International School: Seoul Campus U.S. X Website: http://www.kisseoul.org Korea Kent School U.S. X X X Website: http://kkfs.org/xe/ Korean Foreign School I.B. X X X Website: http://koreaforeign.org/ Seoul Foreign School I.B. and X X X Website: https://www.seoulforeign.org/ British Seoul International School U.S. X X X Website: https://siskorea.org/ Seoul Scholars International Gifted X Website: http://ssicampus.net/en/ Yongsan International School (YIS) U.S. X X X Website: https://www.yisseoul.org/ Seoul Transition to the Non DoD Schools Program: SY 2019/20 Page 7 THE PARENT GUIDE FOR TRANSITION TO THE NON DOD SCHOOLS PROGRAM Choosing an International School The following questions are derived from a comprehensive list of
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