Additional Parent Resources
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For resources specific to a special program, click on the Special Programs and Resources link on the left side of this page.
Information & Resources
2019 Exceptional Student Education Resources Flyer Environmental Safety Precautions -
C.A.R.E. Information Sheet | C.A.R.E. Form
Project LifesaverWhat is Exceptional Student Education for Children with Disabilities? English l Spanish l Haitian Creole
A Parent's Introduction to Exceptional Student Education in Florida (PDF) Accommodations and Modifications: What Parents Need to Know BRAVE Kids
Links families of special needs children with community resourcesCenter for Parent Information and Resources Documenting, Reporting, and Monitoring the Use of Seclusion and Restraint on Students with Disabilities
Brochure - EnglishEasing Your Stress: Information for Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, is an informative, user-friendly, evidence-based booklet written for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.
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To order online go to: http://www.fddc.org/publications/order-onlineFlorida Department of Education Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Involvement Website
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules: Excerpts Related to Exceptional Student Education (Vol. I-B), 2014
The Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules: Excerpts Related to Exceptional Student Education (Vol. I-B), also called the Red Book, has been updated for 2014 and is now available on the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS) website. https://www.collierschools.com/cms/lib/FL01903251/Centricity/Domain/1337/Graduation_Rate_17-18.pdfGraduation Rates of Students with Disabilities - Collier Students with Disabilities Among the Highest Graduation Rates in the State of Florida - For more information about the 2019-2020 graduation rates, click HERE
2020 Collier LEA Profile
Collier’s LEA profile for 2020 has been posted to the Florida Department of Education website and can be found at http://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/data or click here.How do school districts identify children who are eligible for ESE services? - an explanation of the basic steps in the exceptional education process in Florida. Family Empowerment Scholarship - Unique Abilities
Effective July 1, 2022, the McKay Scholarship Program became part of the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program under the Unique Abilities category. For information on the transition process, see McKay transition to FES: FAQs.One segment of the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program is designed to offer families of students with disabilities (who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an approved medical diagnosis), as young as 3 years of age, access to additional education options. Families may enroll their student in a different public school than their zoned school by applying online at www.collierschools.com/parentalchoice to request a public school transfer.
New Digital Resource for Parents and Teachers
The Center for Applied Special Technology and 14 other nonprofits have launched http://www.Understood.org, a new digital resource for parents and teachers of children with learning and attention issues. The Understood community is a place for parents and teachers to access practical advice with tools to help navigate common challenges.Parent Involvement Modules Parent’s Guide to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Person First Language Poster - click here Private School Services Procedural Safeguards:
English l Spanish l Creole l Russian l German l Vietnamese l Arabic l Chinese l French l Portuguese l TagalogThe Short-and-Sweet IEP Overview - provides a brief overview of the development of an IEP. Special Ed Connection
The Florida Department of Education has made available to parents, Special Ed Connection® - a web-based resource that parents can use to gain an understanding of what special education is and how it works, as their child enters, progresses through and exits the world of special education requirements. From legal rights to practical application and from student referrals to IEPs, Special Ed Connection® explains specific procedures and provides real-world application strategies so parents can learn the complexities surrounding special education supports and services.Special Programs and Procedures (SP&P) ESE Policies and Procedures 2020-2021 through 2022-2023 Florida Standards and Access Points Ten Basic Steps in Special Education Very Special Arts
