Transition Planning for Military Families

• For registration information, educational records requests, or information about the transfer process, please contact Karen Williams, School Registrar.  Williams.KarenJ@Brevardschools.org

• Patrick SFB School Liaison contact information:
  Susan Clark, School Liaison Program Manager Susan.clark.8@spaceforce.mil
  321-494-1991 or 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.)

• For support, please contact the Military Point of Contact listed at the top of this webpage.

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

• For information on tutoring programs at Titusville High School, please contact Devyn Hanson, Military Point of Contact, listed at the top of this webpage.

• 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

• The Naval JROTC program at Titusville High School has created a student-led transition program to assist students from military families navigate the challenges of transferring schools. New students will meet our Student Transition Coordinator to receive a student-led tour of the school, highlighting key locations, such as classrooms, the cafeteria, athletic facilities, and administrative offices, ensuring that students feel comfortable navigating their new environment. Within two weeks of starting at Titusville High School, new students are paired with a current Titusville High School student leader who either comes from a military family or has experience with transitioning between schools. The student leader serves as a guide and mentor, helping new students adjust to life at Titusville High School. This program's goal is to offer emotional and social support, providing our new students with someone they can turn to for advice or to help navigate the challenges of settling into a new school.

• 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

• 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/

• For more information regarding BPS ESE Resources, including school-specific ESE Support Specialist’s contact information for families to touch base with when transitioning IEP’s and 504 plans from other states/locations please contact Paul Columna @ Columna.Paul@Brevardschools.org.

Information on the mental health challenges facing military students, including ways to access school-based mental health services

• Students and families may contact our school-based social worker, Moriah Winfield, to make an in-school appointment to discuss mental health concerns or issues and to be connected to additional community resources. Winfield.Moriah@Brevardschools.org 321-264-3100 x27706

• 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 https://bpscommunityconnect.findhelp.com/.

• Patrick SFB installation Military Family Life Counselor information: CYB MFLC Robert Updegrove 321-474-1530.

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

• Events TBA

  • 9/11 Ceremony at 9:00 AM in the center courtyard

  • September 14 - Rock Springs Event

  • November 8 - Veterans' Day Recognition Ceremony

  • November 9 - Orienteering Competition

  • April 15 - Purple Up Day