Our Favorite Recommendations
Hemispheres Academy recommends the following resources for families looking for additional support for their children. We work closely with these consultants and utilize their services for consulting, creating documents, and therapy for our students.
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Global Education Therapy (GET)
GET has been a pioneer in online speech therapy, occupational therapy, tutoring, and special education services. Online therapy and educational services guarantee access to professional and qualified Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and tutors; regardless of where you live. Free consultations are available.
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Remfrey Education Consulting
April J Remfrey, MS is an educational consultant that focuses her time working with international schools like Hemispheres Academy and globally mobile families with neurodiverse and disabled children. April's primary focus is on facilitating professional development sessions that equip school staff with the necessary knowledge and strategies to create truly inclusive learning environments.
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Global Village Tutors
Global Village Tutors has a broad range of support to help provide specialized services for kids with dyslexia and/or ADHD. Their educators are dedicated to helping students overcome their challenges and succeed academically. Their services vary from one-on-one instruction, through the learning support process tailored to each student and family's unique needs. Click here for their recent flyer.
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Ambassador Academics
Ambassador Academics is an educational platform for the Foreign Service community by providing attention to the specific needs of the students and the complex challenges parents face, while creating work experiences for the partners and spouses who join in this unique lifestyle. Connecting students to educators who teach the idea of discovery and build lifelong learners.
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Citizenship
Click here for Google’s free digital citizenship resources for kids, including a fun and downloadable coloring book!
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Foreign Service Evacuation/Transition/Relocation
AAFSW Evacuation Network https://www.aafsw.org/evacuee-support-network/
AAFSW Lean in Circle https://leanin.org/circles/aafsw-lean-in-circle
AAFSW Whatsapp chat for USAID families - contact AAFSW to join: ttps://www.aafsw.org/contact -
Employment Resources
Parallel Professionals - employee organization for EFMs https://www.facebook.com/groups/948792013046966/
AAFSW Business Directory for FSO/EFM/MOH: https://efmbusiness.aafsw.org/ (soon changing platform and look but DB the same)
The Network weekly email from GCLO
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FS & EFM Community Resources
Many organizations and social media groups (scroll for link to the social media page): https://www.aafsw.org/community-support-groups
List of EFM therapists and coaches offering free or reduced-cost support for anyone affected by 2025 transitions: https://availableworldwide.net/directory/ -
Family Resources
Everyday EFM - a hub for all your resources! https://everydayefm.com/efm-business-directory/
The Raft, a Facebook page for USAID parents by an EFM Parent Coach. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1182601812994448
The Big Purple Blob - counseling for families https://thebigpurpleblob.com/
Available Worldwide - podcast for families www.availableworldwide.com
Nomad Educational Service - college consulting services with free programs for RIFed and USAID families. https://nomad-ed.com/
AAFSW FSHub.org for finding resources https://www.aafsw.org/fs-hub
AAFSW Livelines, a listserv for our community https://www.aafsw.org/Livelines/
Online therapy by Dr. Fae Frederick at https://online-therapy.net/groups
Finding Strength in Community Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1METEC_QPUnEBXeZXxQpPlVTPSsSTAGNJkrOY8-zYmjo/edit?tab=t.0 -
Around the World 5k
FS community run/walk, completed virtually anytime in April. www.aroundtheworld5k.com Fundraising for 2025 is focused on helping our own communities.