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Military Point of Contact:

Michelle Allred

allred.michelle@brevardschools.org

321-779-2040 Ext. 48015

Ocean Breeze Elementary School Counselor:

Kimberly Anders

anders.kimberlyd@brevardschools.org

321-779-2040 Ext. 48124

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.)

  • 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