How Early Childhood Teachers Perceive the Educational Needs of Military Dependent Children

Military dependent children have unique experiences and educational needs versus non-military dependent children. This study analyzed early childhood teachers' perspectives of the socioemotional growth and academic progress of military dependent children compared their non-military dependent peers. Overall findings indicated that parental separation and geographic mobility have some negative impact but there are noted positive perceptions of military dependent students as well, such as their adaptability and worldliness.