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.) [Applicable only for elementary school]

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.)

• [Insert school specific guidance contact information]

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.

Information on Exceptional Education Services

• 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 Exceptional Student Education | Brevard Public Schools (brevardschools.org)

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

• Lewis Carroll ESE Support Specialist – Theresa Perrette, perrette.theresa@brevardschools.org, 321-452-1234

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/.

• School Based MFLC contact Sherry Welch welch.sherry@brevardschools.org

  321-452-1234

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

• VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION (November 8, 2024)

  Students will wear Red, White, and Blue and students will complete activities.

• PURPLE UP! DAY (April 15, 2025)

  Observe Purple Up! Day. Challenge students, faculty and staff to wear purple. The class with the most purple wins a prize.

• PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE (April 14 – 18, 2025)

  Ask local businesses and government agencies (city hall, county courthouse, etc.) to hang purple wreaths, ribbons, bows, etc., on their buildings during Purple Up! Week.

• KICK-OFF BREAKFAST (April 14, 2025)

  Kick off the Month of the Military Child with a breakfast or lunch for military children in school. Include their parents or other family members associated with the military