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
  

  Military children face many school-related challenges, The Patrick Space Base Liaison can provide information about transition planning, academic options, and resources with regards to the local area, as well as connect you to the School Liaison.

Transition Steps:

1. Register and enroll at school of choice

2. Identify as Active Military Duty

3. Schedule an appointment with the school liaison to meet with an administrator or counselor

4. Schedule a conference with the classroom teacher

5. Become a volunteer

6. Attend Title I Family nights to learn more about programs to assist

7. Sign your child up for a student-led tour of the school and permission for a student mentor through the Student Led Transition (PAWS ON) Program

8. Like us on Facebook to receive information and events happening at Coquina.

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.)

• Karen Strickland, Strickland.KarenL@brevardpublicschools.org,

  321-264-3060 extension 43222

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

• Coquina's afterschool program is grant funded. This program is Monday-Friday, until 6:00. Students have enrichment and tutoring opportunities during this time. Please contact Rachel Burke, coordinator, for information. Military families may have preferential placement.

• Coquina's Academic Support Program provides tutoring for at risk students.

• https://military.tutor.com/home Free tutoring 24/7 for U.S. Military families at no cost. The tutors can assist students with homework, essay skills and other necessary skills.

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

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

• 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.)

Student Led Transition Program

• BPS is committed to ensuring a peer-led, safe, and positive transition for students from military families into our schools. Coquina has a PAWS ON Team that supports our new students. The PAWS ON Team consists of students that have an active military family member or retired member and know how transitioning can be challenging.

• Providing

• Assistance

• With

• Students

• Of

• New Military Families

Information on Exceptional Education Services

• Karen Strickland, Strickland.KarenL@brevardpublicschools.org,

  321-264-3060 extension 43222

• 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/.

• Karen Strickland, Strickland.KarenL@brevardschools.org, 321-264-3060 extension 43222

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

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

• Morning announcement display of military students and families in September, November and April.

• Patriot's Day recognition of military and first responders on September 11th.

• Month of the Military Family activities in November.

• Veteran's Day Assembly in November.

• Student made gratitude cards for VFW.

• Purple UP! for Military Kids event in April.

• Month of the Military Child activities in April.

• Partnership with the Titusville branch of VFW.