Brevard Public Schools ensures that all learners are actively engaged in the learning process, fostering confidence and a love of learning. The district implements policies and practices that support inclusive instruction and empower students to take ownership of their learning:
Inclusive Instruction: Teachers use differentiated strategies and scaffolding to meet the needs of all learners, including English Language Learners (ELL) and students with disabilities (SWD).
Student Agency: Students set learning goals, monitor progress, and participate in collaborative, inquiry-based activities that promote ownership and confidence.
Supportive Environment: Schools provide a safe, culturally responsive climate where learners feel valued, respected, and motivated to engage fully in their education.
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Curriculum Resources Reflecting Cultural Diversity
BPS's Library Media Collection Development policy ensures that educational resources reflect the school's cultural diversity. The district emphasizes the importance of providing appropriate, accurate, and current resources in various formats to meet the needs of the learning community. This approach supports an inclusive curriculum that acknowledges and celebrates diverse cultural perspectives. Google Sites
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Support
The ESE program in BPS advises staff to use appropriate instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic background. This personalized approach ensures that all students receive equitable and culturally responsive education. agenda.brevardschools.org
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement
BPS's ESOL program focuses on understanding and applying knowledge about cultural values and beliefs in the context of teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). Teachers are trained to recognize how cultural identities affect learning and academic progress, fostering an inclusive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds. agenda.brevardschools.org
STANDARD 17: Learners have the support and opportunities to realize their learning potential.
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STEAM and Innovation Centers
West Melbourne School for Science (WMSS): Emphasizes creativity and collaboration through STEAM programs, including engineering design challenges and integrated arts projects. New STEAM classroom facilities are being built to further enhance hands-on learning. (brevardschools.org)
South Lake Elementary: Offers Makerspace Labs and SmartLabs for robotics, woodworking, digital fabrication, and 3D printing, promoting design thinking and collaboration. (southlake.brevardschools.org)
Creative Problem-Solving Competitions
Odyssey of the Mind at Manatee Elementary: Students tackle open-ended problems in teams, developing creativity, teamwork, and innovative thinking. (brevardschools.org)
STEM Competitions: Programs like Conrad Challenge, CyberPatriot, and Future City engage students in collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative innovation. (brevardschools.org)
Curriculum and Instructional Approaches
Coquina Elementary Media Center: Focuses on the 4 Cs—critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity—through standards-aligned instruction, information curation, and digital literacy. (brevardschools.org)
Infinitus Pathway at Viera Middle School: Encourages students to embrace failure as a learning opportunity while developing critical and creative thinking skills for accelerated high school and future success. (brevardschools.org)
Professional Development for Educators
Gifted and Accelerated Programs: Offers training for educators to foster creativity in students, including understanding dynamics of individual and collaborative creativity, classroom strategies, and methods to support creative expression. (agenda.brevardschools.org)
Robotics Programs
Kennedy Middle School: Offers a hands-on course where students explore robotics principles, mechanical design, and programming using platforms like iRobot Create3 and Arduino. This course emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration as students design, construct, and refine their robots. Brevard Public Schools+1
Viera High School – Hawk Robotics: An after-school program affiliated with FIRST Robotics, where students collaborate with industry experts to strategize, design, build, and compete with robots based on annual challenges. Students also manage fundraising, budgeting, and digital marketing, providing a comprehensive learning experience.
Palm Bay Magnet High School: Offers a range of CTE programs, including robotics, where students gain practical skills and industry certifications in high-demand career fields. Brevard Public Schools
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
Pre-Apprenticeship Program: Provides students with opportunities to learn entry-level skills in fields such as Building Construction, Applied Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing, and Machining Technology, preparing them for registered apprenticeship programs. Brevard Public Schools
CTE-EPO CHOICE: Allows students to attend schools offering specialized programs like Applied Robotics, Engineering, Dental Aide, and Environmental Water Technology, enabling them to explore careers from the inside out. Brevard Public Schools
Satellite High School: Offers CTE programs that provide students with practical skills and industry certifications in high-demand career fields, preparing them for a seamless transition into the workforce or further education. Brevard Public Schools
Innovation Games
Annual STEM Competition: BPS organizes an annual Innovation Games competition open to students in grades 4 through 12, featuring events like underwater robotics (SeaPerch), coding challenges, drone racing, solar sprint car races, and "Shark Tank"-style competitions. Brevard Public Schools+1
Madison Middle School: Participated in the Innovation Games, competing in four events and winning prizes in three, showcasing the students' hard work and innovative thinking. Brevard Public Schools+1
South Lake Elementary: Engaged students in the "Shark Tank" challenge as part of the Innovation Games, where they developed unique product ideas and presented them to a panel, fostering creativity and entrepreneurial skills. southlake.brevardschools.org
Additional Programs and Initiatives
Destination Mars: Sponsored by Boeing, this year-long mission for 5th and 6th-grade students involves solving problems to achieve homeostasis on Mars using coding, circuits, robotics, and engineering design, promoting STEM engagement and real-world problem-solving. Brevard Public Schools+1
AFEX Academy at Merritt Island High School: A program focused on aerospace engineering, aviation, and space exploration, providing students with opportunities to engage in hands-on learning experiences in these fields. Brevard Public Schools
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BPS's Summer Enrichment Camps are educator-led programs that offer students in grades K–11 the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning across various disciplines. With themes such as Art, Wellness, STEM, Music, Nature, and Dance, these camps are designed to spark curiosity and foster a lifelong passion for learning. The camps are held at select schools across North, Central, and South Brevard, providing accessible and diverse options for families. The program is free for currently enrolled BPS students, with some locations offering free meals and transportation options. Registration is available through the BPS Summer Enrichment portal.
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BREVARD EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2018