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DoD/DoW & GAO Reports, Research & Publications

Explore government reports, audits, research, legal publications, and policy analyses addressing military-connected education, special education services, disability support, and systemic challenges. These resources provide findings, recommendations, and historical context that can help families better understand educational systems, identify areas of concern, and support informed advocacy.

How Resources Are Organized

Resources are organized by their relevance to military-connected families, practical application, and frequency of reference rather than publication date. Documents commonly used in educational planning, special education, and school procedures may appear before newer publications.

The order of resources does not indicate legal authority, current status, or applicability. Readers are encouraged to review relevant documents and verify their current status with the issuing authority.

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DoWDE_ FY 27 Budget Estimates.pdf

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Estimates – Department of War (DoW) Dependents Education

This budget document outlines proposed funding, resource allocations, and operational priorities for the Department of War's dependents education programs, including DoDEA schools. It provides information on projected enrollment, staffing, educational services, program expenditures, and budgetary requirements to support military-connected students and their families.

2026.xx.05 GAO-26-108100 DOD Should Assess Lessons Learned to Better Understand Reduction Impacts

GAO-26-108100 – DOD Should Assess Lessons Learned to Better Understand Reduction Impacts (May 2026)

This U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examines Department of Defense workforce reductions and the importance of assessing their impacts on agency operations, personnel, and services.

Families can use this report to better understand federal oversight of workforce reductions, ask informed questions about potential impacts on DoD education and family support programs, and advocate for transparency, accountability, and continuity of services. The report does not independently establish that specific reductions affected DoDEA schools or special education services.

2026.xx.08 GAO-26-108038 K-12 Education: Improved Oversight Could Help DOD Schools Better Support Students with Literacy and Math Skill Deficits

GAO-26-108038 – K-12 Education: Improved Oversight Could Help DOD Schools Better Support Students with Literacy and Math Skill Deficits

This U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examines how Department of Defense schools identify and support students experiencing difficulties in literacy and mathematics, including intervention practices and oversight of student progress. The report addresses opportunities to strengthen monitoring, accountability, and educational support.

Families can use this report to better understand academic intervention processes, ask informed questions about student progress monitoring, instructional supports, and the effectiveness of interventions, and advocate for timely, data-driven educational decisions.

2026.04.00 Office of Special Needs Annual Report to Congress

Office of Special Needs Annual Report to Congress (April 2026)

This Department of Defense report provides Congress with information on programs and services supporting military families with special needs, including the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). It addresses program implementation, family support, and efforts to improve access to services and resources for military-connected individuals with disabilities.

2025.xx.04 GAO-25-107053 DoDEA Special Education Improved Allocation of Resources Could Help DOD Education Activity Better Meet Students' Needs

GAO-25-107053 – DoDEA Special Education: Improved Allocation of Resources Could Help DOD Education Activity Better Meet Students' Needs (April 2025)

This U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examines challenges within DoDEA's special education programs, including staffing shortages, personnel turnover, service delays, resource allocation, and compliance oversight. The report identifies concerns affecting the delivery of special education services and recommends improvements to better meet students' needs.

Families can use this report to understand documented systemic challenges, identify potential barriers to receiving appropriate services, ask informed questions about staffing and IEP implementation, and support advocacy for improved accountability, resources, and educational access.

2025 Military Law Review V. 231 Issue 4 Complete

Published by the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, this issue examines military law, policy, and legal reform. Of particular interest to military families is “Improving Care for the Army’s Youngest Dependents” by Major Pamela M. Gaulin (page 623), which addresses issues involving support for military children.

The publication provides scholarly legal analysis and recommendations rather than binding regulations or official DoD policy.

2022.xx.05 GAO-22-105015 Special Education DOD Programs and Services for Military-Dependent Students with Disabilities

GAO-22-105015 – Special Education: DOD Programs and Services for Military-Dependent Students with Disabilities (May 2022)

This U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examines Department of Defense programs and services available to military-dependent students with disabilities, including special education services, the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), and family support resources.

Families can use this report to identify available programs, understand agency responsibilities, recognize potential gaps in services and coordination, and support informed advocacy when navigating special education and military family support systems. The report provides oversight findings and information rather than establishing legally binding requirements.

2017.xx.06 Department of Defense Education Activity Compliance Review Handbook SY 2018-19

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Compliance Review Handbook, SY 2018–2019 (2017)

This handbook provides guidance on DoDEA's compliance review process, including procedures for evaluating schools' adherence to applicable education laws, regulations, and policies. It serves as a reference for understanding compliance monitoring, documentation, accountability, and oversight within DoDEA schools. As a historical document, readers should verify whether its procedures remain current.

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