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Christine Boyd, Principal, Purple Star School Coordinator
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.htmlhttps://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.) [Applicable only for elementary school]
With each move, military children face many school-related challenges, The Patrick Space Base School Liaison can provide information about transition planning, academic options and options and resources with regards to the local area, as well as connect you to the School Liaison at your next installation when transitioning to another location.
Transition Steps:
1. Register and enroll at school of choice.
2. Identify as Active Military Duty.
3. Fill out a form for student (s) in family to meet with Military Family Life Counselor.
4. Set up conference with principal and classroom teacher(s).
5. Join Parent and Teacher Organization to assist with events.
6. Military students are taken on a student-led tour of Harbor City Elementary.
7. Harbor City Elementary Website/Military Webpage both support information with new families.
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.
Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Families
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.)
This program is available 24/7 for U.S. Military and their families at no cost and it is online tutoring and it offers homework help.
Family bonding experiences are made possible by shared story time through a program called United Through Reading. This program connects military families who are separated for deployment or military assignment.
The Military OneSource provides services in such areas as tax services, spouse employment help, Webinars, online training, relocation, deployment tools, and other areas. Call-800-342-9647
Department of Defense (DOD) program that makes it easier to find the child and youth care your family needs. Call 855-696-2934
Military Kids Connect (MKC) is an online community for military children (ages 6-17 years old) that provides access to age-appropriate resources to support children from pre-deployment, through a parent’s or caregiver’s return.
Sesame Street for Military Families
This is a free, bi-lingual (English and Spanish) website that families can utilize to locate information and multimedia resources on topics such as military deployments, multiple deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief, and self-expression.
USDOD - Taking Care of Our People
This is a US. Department of Defense website. This website recognizes the service and sacrifice of our military and their families. The U.S. DOD dedicates resources, services, policies, and programs to support the more that 2 million uniformed service members and the 2.6 million family members around the world.
Members of the Red Cross assist members of the military, veterans, and their families how to prepare, respond, and adjust to the challenges of military services.
Families of K-12 students are provided a choice of financial assistance towards private school tuition and fees or help with transportation costs for students to attend a public school different than the one the student is assigned to through the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-CO) programs.
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.
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.
Military & Family Life Counseling Patrick Space Force Base
760-499-2811Military OneSource - U.S. Department of Defense's network of support for the military community
Click here for website, or call 800-342-9647Military Child Care - A Department of Defense program that makes it easier to find the child and youth care your family needs
Click here for website, or call 855-696-2934
Information on Exceptional Education Services
Steps:
1. Parents inform the school that their child has exceptional student services at enrollment.
2. Parents inform the school that they would like to know about exceptional student services at enrollment for their child because they have concerns about the social-emotional and academic development of their child.
Email Carrie Ferguson at ferguson.carrie@brevardschools.org Harbor City Elementary ESE Support Specialist for families 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.
This information is for parents who are just starting their journey through Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and for those who have been on this journey for a while.
Department of Air Force EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program Information) https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil/membersite/
ESE Parent Connection: The ESE Parent Connection is a series of informational meetings sponsored by Brevard Public Schools. These meetings are open to all parents who have a student in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program.
Lane Anderson, FDLRS Email Lane Anderson 386-255-6475 Ext. 52839
Special Education Connection: Florida Department of Education is proud to provide access to Special Education Connection to parents of students with disabilities. Special Education Connection is a web-based resource that parents can use to gain an understanding of what special education is and how it works, as their child enters and progresses through and exits the world of special education requirements. Some highlights of the many components that will be made available for your use include Smarts, Special Education Online Dictionary, News and Update and Special Education Roundups.
Parents and teachers may sign up for this resource online. Online Registration for Special Education Connect Resource. To find out more about this available resource, contact Lane Anderson
Florida Students Achieve: This is a joint project between the Florida Education Foundation and the Florida Department of Education. Here you will find resources to help you choose the best schools for your children and to understand what things students should be learning. This will help you work with your child’s teachers to ensure the best possible outcome.
University of Central Florida - Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) UCF CARD serves children and adults who have Autism, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic-like disabilities, dual sensory impairments, or sensory impairments with other disabling conditions. Their primary focus is to provide individualized, direct assistance to these individuals and their families. CARD services are designed to build on the capacities of state and local resources, not to duplicate them. The Center is funded by the Florida Legislature through the Florida Department of Education and all services are free of charge.
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/.
Free and confidential non-medical counseling is available to Active duty. The primary role of the Military Family Life Counselor is to provide supportive counseling services to Military children and their families. The Military Family Life Counseling services include helping children manage stress, increasing self- esteem, strengthening relationships, providing resources, and increasing resiliency. There is support for families with the impact of deployment and re-integration.
The Brevard Public Schools provide mental health services, mental health information, and mental health referral information to local agencies is available through the Harbor City School Counselor Office.
For school-based mental health services contact Sandra Walker, School Counselor at walker.sandraE1@brevardschools.org
or Shari White, Social Worker at white.shari@brevardschools.org
Patrick SFB installation Military Family Life Counselor information: CYB MFLC Robert Updegrove 321-474-1530 (schools w/ MFLC on campus are Holland ES, Sea Park ES, Roosevelt ES, Quest ES, DeLaura MS, Satellite HS and Viera HS)
Upcoming Military Recognition Events
Purple Up Day
Month of the Military Child Celebrations
Veteran’s Day Ceremony
Military Banner Art Activity
Military Honor Post Cards
Month of the Military Family Activities
Military Student Greeters