BCPS Connect vs FloridaReady

Presenting BCPS Connect, the official one-stop-shop app for parents, guardians, and students of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS). Our carefully designed Student and Parent portals ensure that you stay involved and up-to-date with your student’s education. Effortlessly access key information such as enrollment status, schedules, attendance, grades, assignments, calendars, news, events, school and district social media feeds, class resources, forms, alerts, and messages—all in a single, user-friendly platform. BCPS Connect keeps you informed about essential updates and deadlines through real-time notifications and messages sent directly to your device. Support your student’s educational growth and remain connected to the BCPS community by downloading BCPS Connect. Now available on the Apple App Store.

FloridaReady is a free educational app designed to help students explore careers and plan for life after high school. FloridaReady supports middle school and high school students as they learn about career options, future pathways, and goal setting. The app offers guided educational activities and personalized insights to help students think about college, careers, and next steps in a safe and supportive environment. FloridaReady is designed to complement existing school programs and may also be used independently by students and families. What FloridaReady Helps Students Do: • Explore career options and job ideas • Learn about pathways after high school • Reflect on interests and goals • Build future readiness skills • Use an education-focused app designed for students Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use: FloridaReady uses artificial intelligence to provide educational guidance and personalized suggestions. AI features are designed to: • Support learning and exploration • Avoid making high-stakes or automated decisions • Include safety guardrails appropriate for student use AI does not replace educators, counselors, or parents. Student Privacy & Data Use: FloridaReady collects only the information necessary to provide app functionality, such as basic account information and in-app activity. • Student data is not sold • Student data is not used for advertising • Data is handled using student-privacy-focused practices Important Information for Families: • FloridaReady is not part of Florida’s official curriculum • The app does not currently integrate with third-party tools such as Xello • FloridaReady is free for students FloridaReady is built to support students as they learn, explore, and plan for the future in a responsible, age-appropriate way.