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Military Point of Contact:

Alexis Rotstein

rotstein.alexis@brevardschools.org

321-676-5700

Transition Planning for Military Families

Information regarding enrollment, registration, educational records requests and transfer processes, please call Danielle Meza-Santoyo at 321-676-5700 or visit the front office.

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.)

  • Priscilla Hudder - Guidance Counselor 321-676-5700

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

  • Sesame Street for Military Families is a free, bilingual (English and Spanish) website where families can find information and multimedia resources on the topics of military deployments, multiple deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief, and self-expression. https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/

  • Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.  Turn to Military OneSource for tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools, and much more. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

  • Turner Elementary School offers grant-funded tutoring after school. Please contact Kristy Fernatt at 321-676-5700.

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

  • Please contact our ESE Support Specialist: Alexis Rotstein 321-676-5700 regarding IEP and 504 information transferring into Turner Elementary.

  • 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/.

  • School Based Mental Family Life Counselor contact information

    • Alexis Rotstein 321-676-5700 or rotstein.alexis@brevardschools.org

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

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