Our Services

Learning is an important part of a child's life. We work with patients and their families so that hospitalization doesn't have to interrupt schooling.

The Patient Academic Services department is here to keep patients and siblings engaged academically through the duration of their illness and hospital admission. Our department consists of three Florida licensed teachers and one teacher’s aide. We provide the normalcy of school and learning and help maintain a relationship with the patient’s school program. Our goal is to meet students at their academic level and encourage their continued learning and growth.

We provide instructional support and serve as a resource to academically support students at all grade levels. We provide instructional support to patients and siblings ages 5 through college, five days a week, year-round to keep students learning and engaged. We provide the tools and assistance for families to navigate the school choice that fits their child’s needs, and work closely with the patient’s teachers and district to make sure instruction is as seamless as possible.

Our services include:

• Bedside tutoring for hospitalized patients and/or tutoring for school-age siblings if present.
• Laptop rentals for patients during hospitalization.
• Advocacy and liaison services for patients and families included but not limited to:
  • School program changes
  • Hospital Homebound Application assistance
  • 504 & IEP accommodation assistance
  • Collection of classwork and homework
  • Excused Absence letters
• School supplies
• Supplemental classwork during hospitalization
• Assessment for K-5 reading and math levels

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The Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital patient academics program averages:

• 3,000 hours of patient care each year
• 300+ hours of school communication
• 10-15 referrals and consults weekly across all units
• 5 educational presentations for clinicians, health care students, or school district personnel

The benefits of patient academic services include, but are not limited to:

• Continued academic growth and engagement in selected curriculum
• Support academic success and graduation
• Serve as a bridge between the hospital and patient’s selected school choice
• Support and educate families about available resources, school choice options, 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• Provide enrichment activities to promote academic growth
• Strengthened family bonds and increase a sense of normalcy amongst a very atypical childhood experience

Support Patient Academic Services

Thank you for your support of our patients and families!