Americas Mid-Atlantic District Advisory Committees

Installation Advisory Committees

The Installation Advisory Committee (IAC), as mandated by Section 2164(d) of Title 10, is established at military installations, where there is more than one (1) DoWEA school on installation, to enhance the educational environment for military-connected students. The IAC is comprised of elected representatives from School Advisory Committees (SACs) along with nominations from DoWEA School Principals and military commanders. Its key purposes include:

• Advising on Educational and Support Issues: Addressing concerns affecting the educational environment, including recommending actions to ensure schools receive adequate support from military services, such as facilities, funding, and programs.
• Fostering Collaboration: Promoting communication between DoWEA School Principals, military installation commanders, and the community to facilitate problem-solving and recommend actions to appropriate officials.
• Reviewing and Resolving Issues: Soliciting recommendations, concerns, and issues regarding local DoWEA schools—either formally or informally—jointly with the DoWEA School Principal(s) and installation commander(s) for review and resolution, forwarding unresolved matters to the next appropriate level.
• Enhancing Educational Outcomes: Supporting policies and initiatives that improve the academic experience for students by ensuring alignment between military support and educational needs. 

For installations with two or more schools, the IAC includes representatives from each SAC, and the commander or their designee (e.g., the Service’s school liaison officer) is encouraged to attend. By facilitating collaboration and communication, the IAC ensures that DoWEA schools on the installation are well-supported to meet the needs of military families.

This structure aligns with the broader governance changes outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025.

DoWEA Americas schools, its territories, possessions, and commonwealths (e.g., Guam (DoWEA Pacific) and Puerto Rico (DoWEA Americas)) will transition to SACs effective school year 2025-26.