- Broward County Public Schools
- Required Instruction: Resiliency Education
Required Instruction: Resiliency Education
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Florida Statute 1003.42 (2) – Resiliency Education, requires annually a minimum of five hours of instruction to students in grades 6 – 12 related to civic, character education and life skills education through resiliency education using the health education standards. Additionally, schools must annually provide instruction in grades K – 12 related to youth substance use and abuse, health education, child trafficking prevention education, and online safety prevention education. Schools must also provide instruction in grades 6 – 12 for Teen Dating Violence prevention education.
FL DOE Resiliency Education: Civic and Character Education and Life Skills Education
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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to preparing students to be emotionally resilient and academically prepared for success in a global community. To ensure this and to be in compliance with the State Board of Education Rule Memo, BCPS must annually provide a minimum of five hours of data-driven instruction in grades 6 – 12 related to civic, character and life skills education through resiliency education. The instruction will advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building and must address, the following topics:
- Strategies specific to demonstrating resiliency through adversity, including the benefits of service to the community through volunteerism
- Strategies to develop healthy characteristics that reinforce positive core values and foster resiliency such as:
- Empathy, perseverance, grit, gratitude and responsibility
- Critical thinking, problem solving and responsible decision-making
- Self-awareness and self-management
- Mentorship and citizenship
- Honesty
- Recognition of signs and symptoms of mental health concerns
- Promotion of resiliency to empower youth to persevere and reverse the harmful stigma of mental health by reframing the approach from mental health education to resiliency education
- Strategies to support a peer, friend or family member through adversity
- Prevention of suicide
- Prevention of the abuse of and addiction to alcohol, nicotine, and drugs
- Awareness of local school and community resources and the process for accessing assistance
In addition, BCPS must annually provide instruction to students in grades K – 12 related to youth substance use and abuse health education, child trafficking Prevention education and online safety prevention.
Access the lessons and view related documents and supplemental lessons in the dropdowns below.
More information on the FL DOE health education related requirements related to the State Board of Education state statute Rules can be found on the FL DOE and Comprehensive Education Mandates webpages. You can also visit the BCPS Mental Health webpage or go to the Florida Department of Education's webpage to view the BCPS 2023-24 Required Implementation Plan.
Content Accordion
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Character Education
The Florida Department of Education mandates Character Education in grades K-12. More information can be found in the State Board of Education Rule Memo and the FL DOE Comprehensive Education Mandates webpage.
All FL DOE health education related requirements and the Mental and Emotional Health Education Memo can be found on the FL DOE website. As part of the requirements, BCPS also provides annual instruction to students:
- In grades K-12, the RethinkED curriculum in Canvas meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statute Rule 6A-1.094123
- In grades K – 5, the Lauren’s Kids: Safer, Smarter Kids! curriculum in Canvas meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statue Rule 6A-1.094123 (Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.42(2) F.S. Law Implemented 1003.42 F.S.)
- In grades K-12, the Child Trafficking Education Toolkit (non-Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statue Rule 6A-1.094123 (Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.42(2) F.S. Law Implemented 1003.42 F.S.)
Which lessons must be taught by District instructional staff by grade level? View the 2024-25 Resiliency Education Curriculum Guide to find this year's mandatory lesson.
Want to do more to keep your students safe and healthy? Check out the list of Family Resources Elementary- Lauren’s Kids, Elementary – Rethink, Middle and High.
Questions? Take a look at the Mandates Frequently Asked Questions document.
Other documents:
- The BCPS 2019-2020 FL DOE Required Report
- The BCPS 2020-21 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2020-21 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2021-22 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2021-22 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2022-23 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2022-23 FL DOE Required Report
- The BCPS 2023-24 Required Implementation Plan
The BCPS 2023-24 FL DOE Mandates Report
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Civic, Character Education and Life Skills Education
Resiliency Education: Civic, Character Education and Life Skills Education Mandates from the Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education mandates Mental and Emotional Health in grades 6-12. More information can be found in the State Board of Education Rule Memo and the FL DOE Comprehensive Education Mandates webpage.
This rule requires school districts to annually provide instruction to students related to Resiliency Education, and institutes procedures for school districts to document planning and delivery of instruction. Resiliency Education should advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building using the adopted health education standards.
All FL DOE health education related requirements and the Mental and Emotional Health Education memo can be found on the FL DOE website. As part of the requirements, BCPS also provides annual instruction to students:
- In grades 6-12, the RethinkEd curriculum meets the requirements of the State Board of Education, statute Rule 6A-1.094121, Resiliency Education: Civic, Character and Life Skills Education
Which lessons must be taught by District instructional staff by grade level? View the 2024-25 Resiliency Education Curriculum Guide to find this year's mandatory lesson.
Want to do more to keep your students safe and healthy? Check out the list of Family Resources Elementary- Lauren’s Kids, Elementary – Rethink, Middle and High.
Questions? Look at the Mandates Frequently Asked Questions document.
Other documents:
- The BCPS 2019-2020 FL DOE Required Report
- The BCPS 2020-21 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2020-21 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2021-22 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2021-22 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2022-23 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2022-23 FL DOE Required Report
- The BCPS 2023-24 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2023-24 FL DOE Mandates Report
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Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking Education Mandates from the Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education mandates Child Trafficking Prevention Education in grades K-12. More information can be found in the State Board of Education Rule Memo and the FL DOE Comprehensive Education Mandates webpage.
This rule requires school districts to annually provide instruction to students related to Child Trafficking Education, and institutes procedures for school districts to document planning and delivery of instruction. The Child Trafficking Education should advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building using the adopted health education standards.
For specific information from FL DOE about the education described in the rule; resources on abuse, including sexual abuse, and human trafficking prevention for professional learning purposes; and materials for parents, guardians, and other caretakers of students, access the following link:
http://www.fldoe.org/schools/healthy-schools/human-trafficking.stmlAll FL DOE health education related requirements and the Mental and Emotional Health Education memo can be found on the FL DOE website. As part of the requirements, BCPS also provides annual instruction to students:
- In grades 6-12, the Mental & Emotional Health Education Toolkit (non Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education, statute Rule 6A-1.094121, Mental and Emotional Health Education
- In grades K-12, the RethinkED curriculum in Canvas meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statute Rule 6A-1.094123
- In grades K-12, the Child Trafficking Education Toolkit (non Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statue Rule 6A-1.094123 (Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.42(2) F.S. Law Implemented 1003.42 F.S.)
Which lessons must be taught by District instructional staff by grade level? View the 2021-22 FL DOE Comprehensive Health Education Mandates Implementation Plan Crosswalk to find this year's mandatory lesson.
Want to do more to keep your students save and healthy? Check out the list of supplemental lessons on the Crosswalk.
Questions? Take a looks at the Mandates Frequently Asked Questions document.
Other documents
- The Human Trafficking School Safety Protocols poster in four languages
- The BCPS 2019-20 FL DOE Required Report
- The BCPS 2020-21 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2020-21 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2021-22 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2021-22 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2022-23 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2022-23 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
Posters
- The Child Trafficking Free Zone poster
- The Human Trafficking Can Happen to Anyone poster
- The Human Trafficking School Safety Protocols poster in four languages
- BCPS Anonymous Reporting poster: Poster - English, Poster - Creole, Poster - Spanish, Poster - Portuguese
BCPS child/human trafficking prevention implementation plan
BCPS works to ensure that every school in Broward is a “Child Trafficking Free Zone.” The 2024-25 BCPS Curriculum Guide ensures all BCPS students in grades K-12 receive child trafficking prevention education that meets the requirements of the State Board of Education state statute Rule 6A-1.094123 Child Trafficking Prevention Education (Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.42(2) F.S. Law Implemented 1003.42 F.S.) As can be seen in the BCPS Child Trafficking Prevention Education Toolkit, the lessons advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building.
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Mental & Emotional Health
Mental & Emotional Health Education Mandates from the Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education mandates Mental and Emotional Health in grades 6-12. More information can be found in the State Board of Education Rule Memo and the FL DOE Comprehensive Education Mandates webpage.
This rule requires school districts to annually provide instruction to students related to Mental & Emotional Health Education, and institutes procedures for school districts to document planning and delivery of instruction. The Mental & Emotional Health Education should advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building using the adopted health education standards.
All FL DOE health education related requirements and the Mental and Emotional Health Education memo can be found on the FL DOE website. As part of the requirements, BCPS also provides annual instruction to students:
- In grades 6-12, the Mental & Emotional Health Education Toolkit (non Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education, statute Rule 6A-1.094121, Mental and Emotional Health Education
- In grades K-12, the RethinkED curriculum in Canvas meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statute Rule 6A-1.094123
- In grades K-12, the Child Trafficking Education Toolkit (non Canvas) meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statue Rule 6A-1.094123 (Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.42(2) F.S. Law Implemented 1003.42 F.S.)
Which lessons must be taught by District instructional staff by grade level? View the 2021-22 FL DOE Comprehensive Health Education Mandates Implementation Plan Crosswalk to find this year's mandatory lesson.
Want to do more to keep your students save and healthy? Check out the list of supplemental lessons on the Crosswalk.
Questions? Take a looks at the Mandates Frequently Asked Questions document.
Other documents:
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Online Safety
Online Safety Prevention Education Mandates from the Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education mandates Substance Use & Abuse Education in grades K-12. More information can be found in the State Board of Education Rule Memo and the FL DOE Comprehensive Education Mandates webpage.
This rule requires school districts to annually provide instruction to students related to Online Safety Prevention Education, and institutes procedures for school districts to document planning and delivery of instruction. The Online Safety Prevention Education should advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building using the adopted health education standards.
All FL DOE health education related requirements and the Mental and Emotional Health Education memo can be found on the FL DOE website. As part of the requirements, BCPS also provides annual instruction to students:
- In grades K-12, the RethinkED curriculum Online Safety Prevention Education in Canvas meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statute Rule 6A-1.094123
- In grades K – 5, the Lauren’s Kids: Safer, Smarter Kids! curriculum in Canvas meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statue Rule 6A-1.094123 (Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(2)(n), 1003.42(2) F.S. Law Implemented 1003.42 F.S.)
Which lessons must be taught by District instructional staff by grade level? View the 2024-25 Resiliency Education Curriculum Guide to find this year's mandatory lesson.
Want to do more to keep your students savf and healthy? Check out the list of Family Resources Elementary- Lauren’s Kids, Elementary – Rethink, Middle and High.
Questions? Take a look at the Mandates Frequently Asked Questions document.
Other documents:
- The BCPS 2019-2020 FL DOE Required Report
- The BCPS 2020-21 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2020-21 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2021-22 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2021-22 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2022-23 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2022-23 FL DOE Required Report
- The BCPS 2023-24 Required Implementation Plan
The BCPS 2023-24 FL DOE Mandates Report
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Substance Use & Abuse
Substance Use & Abuse Education Mandates from the Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education mandates Substance Use & Abuse Education in grades K-12. More information can be found in the State Board of Education Rule Memo and the FL DOE Comprehensive Education Mandates webpage.
This rule requires school districts to annually provide instruction to students related to Substance Use & Abuse Education, and institutes procedures for school districts to document planning and delivery of instruction. The Substance Use & Abuse Education should advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building using the adopted health education standards.
All FL DOE health education related requirements and the Mental and Emotional Health Education memo can be found on the FL DOE website. As part of the requirements, BCPS also provides annual instruction to students:
- In grades K-12, the RethinkED curriculum Substance use, and Abuse Health Education in Canvas meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statute Rule 6A-1.094123
Which lessons must be taught by District instructional staff by grade level? View the 2024-25 Resiliency Education Curriculum Guide to find this year's mandatory lesson.
Want to do more to keep your students safe and healthy? Check out the list of Family Resources Elementary- Lauren’s Kids, Elementary – Rethink, Middle and High.
Questions? Take a look at the Mandates Frequently Asked Questions document.
Other documents:
- The BCPS 2019-2020 FL DOE Required Report
- The BCPS 2020-21 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2020-21 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2021-22 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2021-22 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2022-23 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2022-23 FL DOE Required Report
- The BCPS 2023-24 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2023-24 FL DOE Mandates Report
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Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Teen Dating Violence Prevention Health Education Mandates from the Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education mandates Teen Dating Violence Prevention in grades 6-12. More information can be found in the State Board of Education Rule Memo and the FL DOE Comprehensive Education Mandates webpage.
This rule requires school districts to annually provide instruction to students related to Teen Dating Violence Prevention Health Education, and institutes procedures for school districts to document planning and delivery of instruction. The Teen Dating Violence Prevention Health Education should advance each year through developmentally appropriate instruction and skill building using the adopted health education standards.
All FL DOE health education related requirements and the Teen Dating Violence Prevention Health Education memo can be found on the FL DOE website. As part of the requirements, BCPS also provides annual instruction to students:
- In grades 6-8, the annual Teen Dating Violence Prevention Policy 5010 Training meets the requirements of the State Board of Education, statute Rules.
- In grades 912, the annual Teen Dating Violence Prevention Policy 5010 Training meets the requirements of the State Board of Education statute Rules.
Which lessons must be taught by District instructional staff by grade level? View the 2023-24 Resiliency Education Curriculum Guide to find this year's mandatory lesson.
Want to do more to keep your students safe and healthy? Check out the list of Family Resources Elementary- Lauren’s Kids, Elementary – Rethink, Middle and High.
Questions? Take a look at the Mandates Frequently Asked Questions document.
Other documents:
- The BCPS 2019-2020 FL DOE Required Report
- The BCPS 2020-21 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2020-21 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2021-22 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2021-22 FL DOE Required Mandates Report
- The BCPS 2022-23 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2022-23 FL DOE Required Report
- The BCPS 2023-24 Required Implementation Plan
- The BCPS 2023-24 FL DOE Mandates Report
Contact Information
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Mental Health Services
1400 NW 14th Court
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
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Kimberly Young
Coordinator, Mental Health