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.)

• School Counselor Contact: Colleen Hale, 321-723-1055; Hale.colleen@brevardschools.org

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

• Palm Bay Elementary offers a variety of Clubs & Activities for students to become involve in. These include: Safety Patrol, Chorus, Orchestra, STEAM, Girls in STEM, Pirate News Network, and many more. Click on the link for more information: Clubs & Activities

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

• School Principal Contact: Sarah Van Brimmer, 321-723-1055; Vanbrimmer.sarah@brevardschools.org

• School Counselor Contact: Colleen Hale, 321-723-1055; Hale.colleen@brevardschools.org

• School Contact: Barbi Miller, 321-723-1055; miller.barbara@brevardschools.org

• 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

• Colleen Hale

  Palm Bay Elementary School Counselor Phone

  321-723-1055

  hale.colleen@brevardschools.org

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

• Participation in annual City of Palm Bay Veteran's Day Parade on Saturday, November 9, 2024

• Military Family breakfast during Month of the Military Child, April, 2025

• School-wide participation in Purple Up Day - April 15, 2025