Education

Education is very important to the Davis-Monthan community. Whether it is career development,  personal education or ensuring your children get the best education possible, the base is here to assist you.

For professional military education and adult education, the base Education Center, located on 5355 E. Granite Street in Building 2441, is your first stop for education assistance. You may contact education counselors at 520-228-2645 or DSN 312-228-2645 or email 355FSS.FSDE.Education@us.af.mil 

Children’s Education:

Child & Youth Education Services School Liaison is committed to outreach, advocacy, and partnership initiatives that generate real-time solutions for military-connected students in grades Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 as they face global educational challenges and transitions.

Student achievement is a shared responsibility. It takes the commitment of commands, schools, and community to help students excel. Arizona offers numerous education opportunities for students in grades Pre K—12.

For questions regarding child education, please email the Child and Youth Education Services School Liaison, Elizabeth (Betsy) Fleming, at 355fss.fsyr.dmafbschoolliaison@us.af.mil or elizabeth.fleming.1@us.af.mil.

Address: 3515 S Fifth Street, Bldg 3200, Rm 116 Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ 85707

Phone Number: 520-228-6040

Website link: https://www.dmforcesupport.com/school-liaison

*Interstate Compact

The Military Interstate Children’s Compact provides for the uniform treatment of military children transferring between school districts and states and has been signed by all 50 states. Most of the education issues listed above are covered by the compact which in turn should help reduce some of the stressors involved with moving to a new school. For more information on the compact visit www.mic3.net

There are several major public school districts in the Tucson area. Located on base Borman Elementary School, grades K-5, is a traditional school in Tucson Unified School District and Sonoran Science Academy, a private (tuition-free) charter school, grades 6-12th. Palo Verde High School and Roberts Naylor K-8 school are the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) neighborhood school that also serve the educational needs. DMAFB students attend public, private, home school and charter schools throughout the Tucson area. Arizona allows open enrollment, meaning you can opt for your children to attend a different school if they have open slots outside of the Davis-Monthan AFB neighborhood schools. Please keep in mind you may be responsible for providing transportation if accepted under the Arizona open enrollment program. Contact the School Liaison (520) 228-6040 for additional information about educational options and opportunities.

Child & Youth Education Services School Liaison email addresses:  355fss.fsyr.dmafbschoolliaison@us.af.mil & Elizabeth.fleming.1@us.af.mil

Phone Number:  520-228-6040

Website link: https://www.dmforcesupport.com/school-liaison

For children with special needs, such as those having any type of learning disability as well as falling on the autism spectrum, additional information about available programs may be obtained from each district's main office or website. For more information on Arizona Exceptional Student Services, please visit their website. You may also contact the Exceptional Family Member Program coordinator at 228-5690 for more information.

Virtual Learning

Several school districts provide virtual learning/distance learning opportunities for students. There are numerous charter schools that offer full-time online curriculum.

For a list of local virtual academies, contact the Child and Youth Education Services School Liaison at 520-228-6040.

To obtain a copy of the affidavit and the full requirements for homeschooling in Arizona, visit Homeschool Information - Pima County Schools - Tucson, AZ.

Tucson Area Home-School Resources

Home-schooling is instruction provided at home by parents, tutors or home-school cooperatives. Parents should inform themselves completely about time commitments, curricula, relevant state laws and available resources. Keep in mind that mandatory requirements regarding home-schooling vary by state.

In Arizona, an Affidavit of Intent, stating that the child is home-schooled, must be filed with the county school superintendent within thirty days of the beginning of home instruction. The county school superintendent must be notified within thirty days of the termination of instruction of home school. Children between the ages of 6 and 16 are required to receive instruction in the state of Arizona.

Email the Child and Youth Education Services School Liaison at 355fss.fsyr.dmafbschoolliaison@us.af.mil for more information on Home School Resources.

Tucson-Area Private Schools

There are serveral private schools in the Tucson area. Tuition varies from school to school. You can contact the Child and Youth Education Services School Liaison at 520-228-6040 or email  355fss.fsyr.dmafbschoolliaison@us.af.mil for a list of area schools and contact numbers/websites.

Tucson-Area Charter Schools

Charter schools are public, nonsectarian schools which aim to provide educational innovation, improve academic achievement and establish a multicultural environment without regard to economic status. They operate as either non-profit or profit organizations and are independent of the local board of education. Charter schools are open to all students, but schools may impose class-size caps. Charter schools are required to provide for children with special needs. For a list of local Charter Schools, email the Child and Youth Education Services School Liaison at 355fss.fsyr.dmafbschoolliaison@us.af.mil.