Training - Scholastic eSports

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Scholastic eSports combines competitive gaming with career exploration and focuses on fostering critical skills like teamwork, communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving where every student has a role in the program.

Through Scholastic eSports, the School District of Palm Beach County continues to engage students who are typically not engaged with school. To achieve this, the District is aligned with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) and its Florida affiliate, the Sunshine State Esports League (SSEL). District eSports teams have also participated in professional national competitions with the Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF), Generation Esports, and Play VS.

As a reminder, a Scholastic eSports Parent Consent & Release Form is required for ALL students who are part of program even if the student is not playing games. Need a copy of the Release Form...contact us below.

Approved Games by Level:

Everyone (E) ALL grade levels: Content is generally suitable for all ages. May contain minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence and/or infrequent use of mild language. Game titles include, but are not limited to, Rocket League and Madden NFL.
Everyone 10+ (E 10+) Middle & High School: Content is generally suitable for ages 10 and up. May contain more cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, mild language and/or minimal suggestive themes. Game titles include, but are not limited to, Super Smash Brothers.
Teen (T) High School Only: Content is generally suitable for ages 13 and up. May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling and/or infrequent use of strong language. Game titles include, but are not limited to, League of Legends.

Students are not permitted to play any type of first-person shooter type games including, but not limited to, Fortnite, Overwatch, and Splatoon. In addition, students are not permitted to play Roblox.

Schools with a Scholastic eSports Facilitator

Interested in becoming a Facilitator for your school to start a Scholastic eSports Club and/or team? Have your principal add you as the Scholastic eSports Designee in the Point of Contact tile in their portal, and we will reach out to you shortly!

eSports Coaches by Site

Once a Scholastic eSports Facilitator is assigned, they are added to future updates related to Scholastic eSports in the District including grant opportunities. Ed Tech will also work with the Facilitator to share ideas to get your program started with minimal funding. Schools will need to utilize stipends for club sponsors or coaches as the District does not have dedicated funding for Scholastic eSports stipends or equipment at this time.

Approved Scholastic eSports Leagues

The School District of Palm Beach County allows Scholastic eSports clubs and/or teams to participate in specific leagues only. The chart to the left shows which leagues are approved and which leagues are not allowed to be used. The links to each of the approved league's websites are below.

Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF)

Sunshine State Esports League (SSEL)

Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF)

PlayVS

If you are interested in joining a different league, you must have it approved through the Ed Tech Team before sharing any information.

Project Contacts:

John Shoemaker, District Scholastic eSports Facilitator, Email

Leigh Arnold, Elementary & Minecraft, Email

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