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Welcome, Military Families!

We are proud to welcome military-connected students and families. We recognize that a move to a new duty station, deployment, and separation from loved ones can bring unique challenges. Our teachers, school leaders, counselors, and support staff are committed to helping students make a smooth transition, feel connected, and succeed academically and socially. We appreciate your family’s service and look forward to partnering with you throughout your child’s educational journey.

Thank you for your service!
 

Military families make significant sacrifices, and Flagler Schools is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive environment for every military-connected student. Contact your child’s school for transition assistance and local resources.

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We are proud to welcome military-connected students and families. We recognize that a move to a new duty station, deployment, and separation from loved ones can bring unique challenges. Our teachers, school leaders, counselors, and support staff are committed to helping students make a smooth transition, feel connected, and succeed academically and socially. We appreciate your family’s service and look forward to partnering with you throughout your child’s educational journey.

Thank you for your service!
 

Military families make significant sacrifices, and Flagler Schools is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive environment for every military-connected student. Contact your child’s school for transition assistance and local resources.

Getting Started in Flagler Schools

Families who are new to Flagler County can begin enrollment online. After completing the digital enrollment form, contact your child's school to schedule an appointment to complete the enrollment process. Military families may also contact the Designated Military Point of Contact for help with records, course placement, transition support, and school connections listed above.

 

Step

Action

Details / Link

1

Locate your zoned school

Use the Flagler Schools school listing or SchoolSite Locator to identify the appropriate campus.


School Directory

2

Explore School Choice

Children of active-duty military moving due to military orders receive preference regarding school choice options. 

School Choice

3

Gather required documents

Prepare identification, proof of residency, birth certificate, immunization and physical records, custody documents when applicable, and records from the previous school.

School Health Requirements

4

Complete online enrollment

Submit the New Student Enrollment form, then contact the registrar at your zoned school to schedule an appointment and complete registration.


New Student Enrollment

ESE Student Transition Support

Flagler Schools supports ESE students relocating due to military orders by upholding the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children:

  1. Immediate Placement & Comparable Services: Incoming students with an active IEP, 504 Plan, or Gifted designation receive immediate comparable services upon arrival.
  2. Seamless IEP Transition: Our school-based ESE team promptly reviews incoming records and conducts IEP meetings to align accommodations, related services, and specialized instruction without disruption to learning.

Flagler School District
ESE District Support Contact

Alyeshia Ali, Lead Staffing Specialist
(386) 437-7526 (Ext. 1175)
AliA@Flaglerschools.com
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm


 

Flagler School District
ESE District Support (Back-Up)

Jennifer Wright, Coordinator of ESE
(386) 437-7526 (Ext. 1185)
WrightJ@Flaglerschools.com
Office Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm

Support for Military-Connected Students

Academic Support
School counselors and registrars can assist with records transfer, grade and course placement, graduation planning, and connections to academic services.

Student and Families

Transition Resources
Ask about student ambassadors, peer-to-peer transition support, orientation activities, extracurricular programs, and other ways for students to build connections after a move.

Wellness & Counseling
Counselors and student-services staff can support students experiencing stress related to relocation, deployment, reunion, or family separation and can provide referrals when needed.

Mental Wellness

Enrollment & School Choice
Flagler Schools offers online new-student enrollment and a digital transfer process. Active military service is listed as an eligible hardship category for school-choice consideration when supporting documentation is provided.

School Choice

Common Questions from Military Families

  • Locate your zoned school, gather the required documents, complete the online New Student Enrollment form, and contact the school registrar to schedule an appointment and finish the enrollment process.

  • Bring the latest report card or transcript, withdrawal information, and any current IEP, Section 504 Plan, gifted plan, or other relevant educational records. These documents help the school determine appropriate placement and services.

  • Contact the school counselor, registrar, administrator, or designated military family point of contact. School staff can help with transition concerns, peer connections, academic planning, wellness support, and referrals to community or military resources.

Military Events in Flagler Schools

We offer a variety of events at our school to honor and support our military-connected families! More information will be shared with families throughout the school year.

  • Patriot Day: September 11th
  • Military Family Appreciation Month: November
  • Veterans Day Celebration: November 11th
  • Month of the Military Child (Purple Up): April 15th
  • Memorial Day Recognition: May 31st

Additional Enrollment & District Resources