Transition Planning for Military Families

• Patrick SFB School Liaison contact information:
  Susan Clark, School Liaison Program Manager
  Susan.clark.8@spaceforce.mil
  321-494-1991
  On Facebook @ PatrickCYES.SLO
  https://www.gopatrickfl.com/youth-programs.html

• https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ (a free 24/7 resource for military families of all branches of service providing a variety of assistance, resources, and tools)

• www.militarychildcare.com (Resource and information on available Before/After School military childcare)

• https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/ (Provides resources and information appropriate for younger children on military related topics such as moving, deployment, etc.)

Academic Planning for Military Families

• Information regarding academic standards and opportunities, graduation requirements, DE and AP course offerings, applicable CTE programs, etc. for Brevard Public schools can be found in the Student Progression Plan on the BPS Curriculum and Instruction website.

• https://www.stepupforstudents.org/ Scholarship resources available to students in Florida in a variety of categories (tax credit, unique abilities, New Worlds reading, Hope, transportation, etc.)

• School Counselor: Karen Tsairis, (321) 725-0070 ext. 48623

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

• www.mic3.net Information on the Military Interstate Compact and resources available for eligible transitioning military dependents

• https://military.tutor.com/home Free tutoring and test preparation and essay review resources for eligible military dependents

• https://unitedthroughreading.org/ Free shared story time resources to keep children and parents connected during a deployment

• https://www.brevardschools.org/o/pmes/page/mars-stem-book-club The Destination Mars Club brings students together as a team to compete at the Destination Mars Competition.

• https://www.brevardschools.org/o/pmes/page/book-club Port Malabar book club, students listen and engage in conversations about books.

• https://www.brevardschools.org/o/pmes/page/music Music teacher provides students the opportunity to participate in chorus and strings presentations to parents and kids for Spring and Winter concerts.

• https://www.brevardschools.org/o/pmes/page/art In art class, the students get the opportunity to learn the elements of art and principles of designs.

• https://www.brevardschools.org/o/pmes/page/media The library media center creates information literate citizens who effectively access, evaluate, and use resources to encourage and prepare students to be lifelong learners.

• https://www.brevardschools.org/o/pmes/page/garden-club The student at Port MalabarElementary work together to create a positive environment on campus.

Student Led Transition Program

• BPS is committed to ensuring a peer-led, safe, and positive transition for students from military families into our schools. For support, please contact the Military Point of Contact listed at the top of this webpage.

• Students meet with new Military Students and we (peers and MPOC) lead and help students get adjusted to our school, sharing about our programs and how things work at our school. It is fun and easy as the students introduce our new Military Student to our community in Port Malabar.

• The school district works with the SLO to provide training that helps teachers recognize the unique challenges that military connected students face.

• Our six grade students will write letters to our active military and veterans prior to Veterans Day. We work with the local VFW and Patrick AFB to mail them out to the recipients.

Information on Exceptional Education Services

• Contact Elaine Bedard, ESE Support Specialist at bedard.elaine@brevardschools.org

  or

  321-725-0070 ext. 48699 to touch base with when transitioning IEP’s and 504 plans from other states/locations.

• Brevard Public Schools provides a range of ESE resources, including school-specific support for families navigating transitions with IEPs and 504 plans. For more information, please visit the BPS Exceptional Education Services website.

• Department of Air Force EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program Information) https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil/membersite/

Information on the mental health challenges facing military students, including ways to access school-based mental health services

• Brevard Public Schools offers Psychological and Mental Health Services to all students, including those in military families. These school-based mental health services, along with many other resources, are available at the Mental Wellness website or at https://bpscommunityconnect.findhelp.com/.

• Patrick SFB installation Military Family Life Counselor information: CYB MFLC Robert Updegrove 321-474-1530.

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

• Purple Up Day!

• Month of the Military Child