The Department of Defense is committed to ensuring that all children of military families are provided a world class education that prepares them to be successful in their careers , leading contributors in their communities and productive citizens in the 21st century .
The Department of Defense Education Activity ( DoDEA ) is the umbrella organization that unites efforts to provide quality educational opportunities and services to military dependents around the globe . DoDEA plans , directs , coordinates , and manages the education programs for Department of Defense ( DoD ) dependents who would otherwise not have access to a high-quality public education . DoDEA has a long and proud history of serving military families at locations around the globe .
• DoDEA is primarily responsible for operating the DoD elementary and secondary school system , ensuring the students that attend DoDEA schools remain on track towards being ready for college or a career upon high school graduation .
• DoDEA also arranges and financially supports educational requirements for eligible dependents not able to attend a DoDEA school ( overseas and in four U . S . locations ).
• We are globally positioned , operating 163 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries , 7 states , Guam , and Puerto Rico ( includes the DoDEA virtual school ).
The vast majority of families stationed in Europe send their children to the DoDEA Schools . DoDEA rates at or near the top in every assessment category when compared to schools across America . To learn more about these schools see below .
Resource Links :
Resources Blueprint for Continuous School Improvement DODEA Fact Sheet Schoolology Dependents Education Council Parent Teacher Conferences DoDEA ’ s Chain of Command School Calendars Policies & Guidelines