Brevard Public Schools reflects true growth by focusing on the whole learner. Our students develop the non-academic skills—like resilience, collaboration, and curiosity—that set the stage for learning. Their academic achievement shows they are prepared to take on new challenges, and their steady progress demonstrates how they are meeting the expectations we hold as a district. Most importantly, they gain the knowledge and skills needed to reach their goals, whether in future studies, careers, or life beyond school.
STANDARD 24: Leaders use data and input from a variety of sources to make decisions for learners’ and staff members’ growth and well-being.
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Strategic Plan Grounded in Data-Based Benchmarks and Community Input
The 2025–2030 Strategic Plan lays out measurable district-wide goals—3rd grade literacy, Algebra I success, college and career acceleration, graduation rates—intended to guide decisions across academics, workforce development, operations, and community relations. These goals reflect a continuous feedback loop based on foundational data
Curriculum Adjustments Based on Assessment Trends & Grant-Funded Resources
Leaders use FAST assessment data to understand student performance in ELA and math. Notably, they identified need for stronger algebra instruction and responded by analyzing trends and allocating intervention materials and hands-on resources via grant funding.
Districtwide Literacy Initiative Guided by Data & Observation
In the Mighty Moves literacy plan, district and school leaders rely on early literacy data (e.g., fluency checks), classroom observations by literacy coaches, and weekly progress reviews with principals. These insights drive instructional adjustments each quarter.Brevard Public Schools
Discipline Programs Driven by Audit Findings and Support Staff Feedback
A contracted audit of the district's discipline systems informed leaders’ decisions—leading to changes like restructuring teams, creating data tracking within FOCUS, instituting 24-hour referral processing, and enhanced training—based on staff surveys and audit recommendations.
STANDARD 25: Leaders promote action research by professional staff members to improve their practice and advance learning.
EVIDENCE: While the term "action research" may not be explicitly used, Brevard Public Schools demonstrates several underlying practices—collaborative inquiry, data-informed implementation, reflective refinement, and empowerment of professional staff—that align strongly with action research methodologies.
Technology Ambassador Program
This program brings together a cohort of passionate teachers who collaborate throughout the school year to explore blended learning methods, transform instructional practices, and mentor colleagues. The nature of this work—ongoing experimentation, collaboration, and reflective improvement—aligns well with the cyclical, inquiry-based nature of action research.melbourne.brevardschools.orgBrevard Public Schools
Districtwide Literacy Initiative (Mighty Moves)
Under the “Mighty Moves” literacy plan, district and school-based literacy coaches participate in structured inquiry: they observe instruction, support teachers in implementing strategies, collect and analyze fluency data, and collaborate with principals to adjust instruction based on findings. This process mirrors key elements of action research—testing, observation, reflection, and adaptation.Brevard Public Schools
Title I Staff Development and Data-Informed Instruction
Title I supports include school-based data desegregation, coaching, and modeling lessons—making professional learning responsive to real-time instructional needs and student outcomes. This reflects a reflective, evidence-based approach that parallels action research cycles.Brevard Public Schools
Evaluation Systems and Rubric-Based Reflection
Although more formal, the district’s comprehensive evaluation frameworks (including instructional handbooks, rubrics, and timelines) encourage educators to reflect on practice, receive feedback, and refine approaches—key components of research-driven improvement
STANDARD 26: Leaders regularly evaluate instructional programs and organizational conditions to improve instruction and advance learning.
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Evaluation Systems for Staff and Leaders
BPS maintains a structured evaluation infrastructure, including comprehensive Instructional Evaluation Handbooks and rubrics for classroom teachers and school leaders, as well as defined evaluation timelines. This framework ensures leaders assess instructional effectiveness systematically and support improvement. Brevard Public Schools
Data-Informed Program Improvement via Student Certification & Assessment
For Career and Technical Education (CTE), leaders analyze assessment data and industry certification outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness. If certification pass rates fall below 50%, strategies are revised and incorporated into multi-year strategic plans to enhance instruction and outcomes. Brevard Public Schools
Strategic Planning with Performance Benchmarks
The district’s Strategic Plan (2025–2030) is anchored by key performance benchmarks—such as early literacy, Algebra I success, acceleration, and graduation rates—that guide ongoing evaluation of instructional programs and organizational practices. These benchmarks ensure leaders monitor progress and adjust strategies accordingly. Brevard Public Schools
Quality Plans and ESE (Exceptional Student Education)
Leaders regularly update ESE policy implementation through Quality IEP training materials, audit tools, and PEER progress reporting systems. These resources help evaluate and refine instructional plans for diverse learners across the district.
STANDARD 27: Learners’ academic and non-academic needs are identified and effectively addressed through appropriate interventions.
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School Social Work Services
School social workers assess student, family, and community needs, providing individual and small-group interventions—such as goal-setting, solution-focused counseling, and resilience-building. They also offer crisis intervention, behavioral support, and consultation with school staff brevardschools.org.
Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
MTSS provides a framework that integrates academic, behavioral, and mental health supports. It establishes structured, tiered interventions to ensure that learners receive appropriate support based on their needs for growth in multiple domains brevardschools.org.
Child Find System
Early identification and intervention efforts are made for children (birth to age 21) who may have disabilities affecting learning. The program ensures timely assessment and tailored support in coordination with community agencies and resources brevardschools.org.
Psychological Services
School psychologists collaborate with families, teachers, and mental health professionals to deliver targeted interventions aimed at enhancing academic achievement, promoting positive behavior and wellness, supporting diverse learners, and improving school climate through data-informed strategies brevardschools.org.
Comprehensive Reading Intervention (Tiered Support for ELL & ESE Students)
Brevard’s K–12 reading plan uses assessment-based decision trees to place students in Tier 2 or Tier 3 intervention programs for reading proficiency. Programs such as Imagine Language and Literacy, Achieve 3000, and Lexia support English Language Learners (ELL) and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students with research-backed interventions agenda.brevardschools.org.
Drug Diversion Program
Students involved in substance-related disciplinary incidents are offered the “Better Without It” program, an educational intervention comprising group and family counseling, substance testing, and supportive re-entry strategies as alternatives to punitive measures agenda.brevardschools.org.
Threat Assessment & Crisis Intervention Teams
Schools maintain Threat Management Teams and Crisis Response Teams to identify at-risk behaviors and coordinate assessments and interventions. These teams work to manage crisis situations, providing supportive services and ensuring safe outcomes for affected students agenda.brevardschools.org+1.
Mental Wellness Pathways and Referrals
Through school counselors and social workers, Brevard Public Schools offers structured referral pathways for mental health support, including immediate crisis response, formal problem-solving interventions, and parental engagement—ensuring identified needs lead to appropriate services with consent
Academic Support Programs (Grades 3–6)
Students scoring in the lowest quintile on Florida State Assessments, or those deficient in reading and/or mathematics, are identified by their teachers. A Progress Monitoring Plan (PMP) is initiated, and students receive small-group instructional interventions both during and outside school hours. Progress is documented collaboratively between classroom and ASP (Academic Support Program) teachers.
Assistive Technology (AT)
For students with disabilities, the BPS Assistive Technology Team collaborates with IEP teams to assess, select, and implement AT tools that support academic access and independence in the least restrictive environment. brevardschools.org
Gifted Student Program
Gifted learners are identified through an evaluation process (which may be initiated by teachers, parents, or students) and then provided with tailored opportunities—such as advanced coursework, peer interaction, and creative challenges—to nurture intellectual strengths and promote self-directed learning.
STANDARD 28: Learners pursue individual goals including the acquisition of academic and non-academic skills important for their educational futures and careers.
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Career Academies (Personalized Learning Communities)
Students choose a career-themed academy—such as health, engineering, or performing arts—based on their personal interests and career aspirations. These academies integrate rigorous academics with industry-aligned technical coursework, fostering agency, motivation, and preparation for postsecondary education and careers. Students play an active role in planning their future within these communities. discovery.brevardschools.org
Career Research and Decision Making (CRDM) Course
Ninth-grade students engage in CRDM to explore their own learning styles, leadership attributes, interests, and potential career paths. Through this course, they learn essential academic and non-academic skills—like public speaking, organization, resume writing, job interviewing, and financial literacy—all tied to personalized future planning. brevardschools.org
Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
These hands-on programs in fields such as building construction, robotics, and advanced manufacturing allow students to learn industry-level skills while in high school. Completing the program can qualify students for apprenticeships, bridging academic learning with viable career pathways. endeavour.brevardschools.org
Transition Programs for Exceptional Education Students
Brevard Public Schools offers programs like BLAST, LEAP, PACE, Project SEARCH, and Learn to Earn, which are tailored to exceptional education students, often ages 18–22. These programs support learners in developing personalized goals across domains like independent living, employment, social and personal skills, and community engagement. They include internships, job coaching, and real-world work experiences, enabling students to pursue meaningful career and life goals. brevardschools.orgquest.brevardschools.org
Xello Career Planning Platform
The district uses Xello, a digital career planning platform that allows students to create personalized profiles reflecting their interests, abilities, and goals. It supports career exploration, goal-setting, academic planning, resume building, portfolio creation, and tracking progress toward both short- and long-term objectives. brevardschools.org
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Expansion
Brevard Public Schools is actively expanding its CTE offerings to include new programs in AI, advanced aerospace technologies, patient care assisting, agriculture, and more. This expansion provides students with diverse pathways to pursue specialized skills and certifications aligned with local industry demand, enabling them to tailor their academic journey to their long-term career goals. heritage.brevardschools.org
Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
CTSOs—such as DECA, FBLA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and FFA—give students leadership opportunities, team-building experiences, and avenues to compete regionally and nationally in their areas of interest. These organizations support development of professional and soft skills that align with students' individualized career aspirations. enterprise.brevardschools.org
STEM Choice Programs
From elementary through high school, Brevard offers STEM-focused schools and programs, such as STEAM-integrated elementary schools, magnet middle schools like Innov8 Academy, and high school programs like robotics, engineering, and environmental tech. These allow students to follow their interests in science, engineering, technology, and the arts.
STANDARD 29: Understanding learners’ needs and interests drives the design, delivery, application, and evaluation of professional learning.
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Elementary professional learning tracker
Differentiated coaching/mentors
Tech surveys/schedules of prof learning
Frontline surveys
STEM examples
STANDARD 30: Learners’ progress is measured through a balanced system that includes assessment both for learning and of learning.
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STANDARD 31: Learners demonstrate growth in their academic performance based on valid and reliable assessments.
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