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Military Point of Contact- Kathryn Hayes

hayes.kathryn@brevardschools.org

321-674-6145

Transition Planning for Military 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.

  • 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.)

  • Guidance contact:

Tasha Adamski

adamski.tasha@brevardschools.org

321-674-6145

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

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.

  • Our 6th grade leaderships members are excited to meet your student! They will meet your students in the front office, give them a tour, a student created gift and make a connection on their first day. They will also be given a classroom buddy.

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.

  3. Link to school/district resources: https://www.brevardschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2334

  4. School Principal Contact: Danielle Kraus, 321-674-6145

  5. School Counselor Contact: Tasha Adamski, 321-674-6145

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.

  • 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

anderson.lane@brevardschools.org

386-255-6475 Ext. 52839

  • Special Education Connection: Florida Department of Education is proud to provide access to Special Ed Connection to parents of students with disabilities. Special Ed 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 Ed Online Dictionary, News and Update and Special Ed Roundups.

  • Parents and teachers may sign up for this resource online. Online Registration for Special Ed Connect Resource. To find out more about this available resource, contact Lane Anderson at Anderson.lane@brevardschools.org.

  • 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 outcomes.

  • 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.

  • 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

Military Family Life Counselor

francisa@MagellanFederal.com

321-552-7075

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 Sunrise Counselor Office.

Patrick Space Force Base Connections

Patrick SFB Life

Susan Clark

School Liaison Program Manager

SLD 45 STEM POC

45 FSS/FLP

321-494-1991 DSN: 854-1991

Susan.clark.8@spaceforce.mil

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

Throughout the school year various events such as Purple Up! Day, Month of the Military Child activities, Veteran Day activities, and K-6 Buddy Up gatherings, and a bulletin board display provide Sunrise Elementary with opportunities to showcase our military students.

  • Purple UP! For Military Kids

  • Buddy Up! Gatherings for K-6th grade students

  • Month of the Military Child activities

  • Bulletin board display of Military Students and families

  • Patrick Space Force Air Base Events Link: https://www.gopatrickfl.com/events.html