Points of Contact

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)

• Records Request form

• School Choice and Special Programs

• Interested in learning more about enrolling at Viera MIddle School? Please contact our guidance clerk Angie Lusz at lusz.angelap@brevardschools.org

• Course Descriptions

• Online enrollment instructions

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.

• Scholarship resources available to students in Florida in a variety of categories (tax credit, unique abilities, New Worlds reading, Hope, transportation, etc.) https://www.stepupforstudents.org/

• Contact Jen Clark at clark.jennifer@brevardschools.org for enrollment information.

• Viera Middle School offers several Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities including Aerospace Technology, Robotics Technology, Business Leadership, Service Learning and Digital Information Technology (DIT)

• Bell Schedule

• FOCUS FAQ's

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

• Information on the Military Interstate Compact and resources available for eligible transitioning military dependents www.mic3.net

• Free tutoring and test preparation and essay review resources for eligible military dependents https://military.tutor.com/home

• Free shared story time resources to keep children and parents connected during a deployment https://unitedthroughreading.org/

• Check out our Club and Activities page as well as our Athletics page

Student Led Transition Program

• Our Student Stars pair with a new military student to provide a tour of the school and show them class locations, join them for lunch, and invite them to activities.

• 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

• Currently, Viera Middle School offers fully supported and home-base classrooms to aid students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum while receiving needed support

• Contact Andrew Hale at hale.andrew@brevardschools.org for information on 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.

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

Mental Health Resources

• For information please contact school counselor Kili Mauga our contact for students in transition at mauga.kili@brevardschools.org. You can also reach out to counselor Jen Clark at clark.jennifer@brevardschools.org or Janice Waltemeyer our Social Worker at waltemeyer.janice@brevardschools.org

• 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

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

• November 2024 - National Military Family Month

• November 11th, 2024 - Veterans Day Ceremony

• December 2024 - Letters from Home

• April 2025 - National Month of MIlitary Child

• April 15th, 2025 - Purple Up Day