anders.kimberlyd@brevardschools.org
321-779-2040 Ext. 48124
anders.kimberlyd@brevardschools.org
321-779-2040 Ext. 48124
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.)
Kimberly Anders: guidance counselor
321-7792040 Ext. 48124 anders.kimberlyd@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
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
ESE Support Specialist’s contact information - Kim McIntyre: mcintyre.kim@brevardschools.org
Guidance Counselor - Kimberly Anders: anders.kimberlyd@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 (schools w/ MFLC on campus are Holland ES, Sea Park ES, Roosevelt ES, Quest ES, DeLaura MS, Satellite HS and Viera HS)]
Upcoming Military Recognition Events
Veteran's Day Assembly: November 8th, 2024