School Program
Our goal is to help patients maintain academic skills, while also providing structure and normalization during hospital stays. Our hospital school program offers a variety of educational services tailored to each patient’s needs.
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Services We Offer
To arrange for your child to participate in the hospital school program, please talk with your social worker, child life specialist or nursing staff.
Communication With School
With parental/guardian permission, the hospital teacher may contact your child’s regular classroom teacher to coordinate assignments while he/she is hospitalized. Assignments can be scanned/emailed directly to the hospital.
Individualized Instruction
The hospital teacher can provide individualized instruction aligned to the school district’s curriculum in a 1:1 or small group setting. Instruction can take place right at your child’s bedside or in our hospital classroom.
Return-to-School Planning
The hospital teacher will collaborate with the school district prior to discharge to meet school re-entry needs, which may include an individualized educational plan, 504 plan or hospital/homebound services.
Meet our Teacher at Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida
Our School Program provides patients with sense of normalcy and structure during their hospital stay. Watch this video to learn how our Hospital Teacher makes a difference in the lives of young patients, one lesson at a time.
PedsAcademy®
PedsAcademy is a first of its kind hospital-university internship program.
How You Can Help
Ultimately, our focus is on preparing your child for a smooth transition back into the classroom, which means we’re in constant contact with your child’s school teacher — gathering assignments and staying updated with classroom progress.
You can help most by:
- Supporting your child’s academic goals
- Having textbooks and assignments ready each week
- Keeping the school informed and updated about your child’s progress
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Helpful Articles
For more information about keeping up with your child’s studies, check out these articles from Nemours® KidsHealth®, the #1 most-visited website in the world about children’s health:
How You Can Give
We accept new school supplies and children’s books to support patients who are hospitalized. Thank you so much for supporting our learners.
Contact Us
Becca Grysko, PhD, CBIS
Special Education Teacher
becca.grysko@nemours.org
Phone: (407) 567-3135
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.