The Communications Office initiates and manages DoDEA's communications and outreach efforts worldwide. The office coordinates press relations, internal information programs and communication with students, parents, teachers, school administrators and the public.

Three area communications offices provide the same services to

• DoDDS Europe 
• DoDEA  Pacific and 
• DoDEA Americas
  

The HQ Communications Office:

• Issues news releases and media advisories about DoDEA initiatives, employees and programs 
• Produces video and television promotional and informational products marketed worldwide 
• Maintains the DoDEA Web site 
• Designs printed promotional and informational material and graphic artwork to accompany publications, promotions and initiatives