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Mission Statement
The Exceptional Student Education Department provides leadership for the implementation of a continuum of services for students with exceptional needs, using evidence based instructional practices and interventions, provided by highly qualified teachers, so that all students will reach their highest potential.
ESE Connections Newsletter
The Fall 2011 ESE Connections Newsletter is hot off the press and being distributed to students at their schools. Parents and teachers can download a copy here:
Fall 2011 - ESE Connections
Parental Involvement in Education Month - November 2011
Parent Involvement month is a time to celebrate the important role parents play in their children’s education. When schools work together with families to support learning, children are inclined to succeed not just in school, but throughout life.
The Florida Department of Education recognizes the vital roles that schools and families play throughout a child’s educational career.
To help parents and families stay involved in education, we want to share with you a few simple ways to stay engaged.
1. Establish a daily family routine.
2. Monitor out-of-school activities.
3. Model the value of learning, self-discipline, and hard work.
4. Express high but realistic expectations for achievement.
5. Encourage children’s development/progress in school.
6. Encourage reading, writing, and discussions among family members.
I understand that my support is essential for my child’s success in school and will do everything I can to nurture my child’s ability to learn. I pledge to make my child’s education a priority and model positive actions and attitudes. I will partner with my child’s school to ensure I am informed and involved in all aspects of my child’s education. I will have high expectations for my child in school and in life.
Governor’s Proclamation for Parental Involvement Month
100 Ways for Parent to be Involved in Schools
Family Engagement Calendar (Early Childhood)
Family Engagement Calendar (K-12)
Parental Involvement Bookmark
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A Message from our Director
Dear Parents of Exceptional Students:
Welcome to the Exceptional Student Education webpage. The purpose of this site is to provide information for parents, school staff, and caregivers of students with disabilities and students who are gifted. Both groups of students are served in collaboration with the Exceptional Student Education Department.
Parent involvement is very important for student success. By definition students who are exceptional may learn differently from typical children, at home and at school. As a parent, you are your child's first teacher and have probably already discovered your child's strengths and found ways to support areas that he or she may find challenging.
Your knowledge about your child is very helpful to the school team when collaborating to develop your child's education plan. If you have not met your child's teachers, please plan on contacting them to discuss your child's progress and ways that you can work together for his or her success. I would also encourage you to join our ESE Advisory Committee (information below) or your child's school's advisory council. This is a wonderful way to learn more about our programs and to provide valuable input.
Please feel free to contact the ESE Department at (727) 774-2600 if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
Sincerely,
Monica Verra
Click here to learn about the Florida Parental Information and Resource Center (Florida PIRC)
