• Our Mission

    The Department for Exceptional Student Education will provide a spectrum of innovative support that helps to inspire students with disabilities to reach their highest potential as responsible, productive citizens.

    Customer Service Policy

    The Department for Exceptional Student Education encourages collaboration among all stakeholders through being courteous, friendly, and approaching each interaction with the goal of removing barriers to learning for students with disabilities.

    We encourage our families to use the Let’s Talk link when you have questions or concerns. You will find this link at the bottom corner of the website.  Our team will research how best to support and provide needed follow-up.  Utilizing this system will help our team analyze trends and drive professional learning for our schools as well as help us determine technical assistance needs.

Exceptional Student Education Announcements

  • School-Related Employee of the Year

    Congratulations to Justin Douglas - her peers selected her to be this year's School-Related Employee of the Year!

     

    She was nominated by a peer who said: "Justin has gone above and beyond this year not only to guide me in my new role, but also taking on the jobs of two positions to fill a vacancy in our office. She continues to collaborate with not only the schools she is covering but all secondary schools to ensure she is able to meet the needs of as many staff and students as possible. She has shown exceptional skills related to covering her position and the vacancy she is filling, she has been able to communicate the needs of the staff in our office while fulfilling the (many) questions and needs that arise from our team."

     

    Congratulations again!!!

    Picture of five women, one holding flowers

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  • ESE Happenings in November

    November New in ESE includes parent workshop dates and important reminders

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  • After School Theater Program at Camp Boggy Creek

    Check out this amazing opportunity being provided by Camp Boggy Creek and Central Florida Vocal Arts (CFVA) & Central Florida Community Arts...
     
    CFVA is partnering with Camp Boggy Creek this fall to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to students ages 14-18 with medical diagnoses (including cognitive diagnoses like autism and other disabilities). This program will focus on singing, acting, and dance, and will culminate in a live performance from the students! The best part is that it's FREE for all participants! It will take place October 21-November 8, 4:00-6:00 PM, on the Camp Boggy Creek campus in Eustis, FL. Scan the QR code to register!
     
    After School Theater program flyer with QR code to register
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  • Save the Date.. Evening With the Agencies

    When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 5:00-7:30 PM

    Where: Gateway High School, 99 Panther Paws Way, Kissimmee, FL 34744

    What is Evening With the Agencies: A chance to learn about community resources available for individuals with disabilities, financial aid, college, career training, supported living, and much more!  

    Save the Date Evening with the Agencies date time location and invited exhibitors

     

    Save the Date Evening with the agencies date time location invited vendors in spanish

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  • Save the Date... Inclusive Knights 2025 Interactive Concert

    When: April 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM
    Where: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Steinmetz Hall
    What: Inclusive Knights 2025 interactive concert for students on the spectrum, all ESE students, and the general public!
    Why: Inclusive Knights is a concert that welcomes everyone. They engage the audience, teach about music, and allow for individual behaviors in a certified autism center.

    The cost to attend is FREE!!

    Save the date flyer with event time date and location information

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  • 2024-2025 Parent Training/Workshop Schedule

    We are excited about what the 2024-2025 school year has in store! Starting with these amazing Parent Training/Workshop opportunities being offered throughout the school year. Below is the schedule of tentative trainings/workshops being provided. If you don't see something you would like offered simply message Sarah.McKenney@osceolaschools.net and we will try to add your request. 

     

    2024-2025 Parent Training/Workshops/Events
    Date Event Name Location  Time
    Wednesday, 9/4 Lunch and Learn ESE Department Info and FND Overview Virtual 11:30
    Wednesday, 9/18 Afternoon Insights: It's All About the Apps Virtual 4:30
    Thursday, 9/26 FDLRS - Developing an IEP POSTPONED  
    Wednesday, 10/2 Lunch and Learn  An IEP That Works Virtual 11:30
    Wednesday, 10/16 Afternoon Insights: Positive Beginning to PBIS TBD 4:30
    Friday, 10/18 FDLRS Developing an IEP Virtual     11:30
    Wednesday, 11/6 Lunch and Learn Where's Your Oxygen Mask (GS) Virtual 11:30
    Wednesday, 11/13 FDLRS - The Road Trip to Behavior Strategies: Tips & Tools for Families and Caregivers  Poinciana HS 4:30
    Wednesday, 11/20 Afternoon Insights:  Caregiver Stress and Burnout Denn John MS 4:30
    Wednesday, 12/4 Lunch and Learn IDEA Module 1 Virtual 11:30
    Wedneady, 12/18 Afternoon Insights: IDEA Module 2 Virtual 4:30
    Wednesday, 1/8 Lunch and Learn Idea Module 3 Virtual 11:30
    Wedneday, 1/22 Afternoon Insights: IDEA Module 4 Virtual 4:30
    Wednesday, 2/5 Lunch and Learn Transitioning to Kindergarten Virtual 11:30
    Wednesday, 2/19 Afternoon Insights: Early Coalition (GS) Denn John MS 4:30
    Thursday, 2/27 Evening With the Agencies Gateway HS       5:00
    Wednesday, 3/5 Lunch and Learn Nuts and Bolts of Self-Advocacy Virtual 11:30
    Wednesday, 3/12 Afternoon Insights: Nuts and Bolts of Self-Determination TBD 4:30
    Wedneday, 3/26 FDLRS - Lesson Pix St. Cloud ES       4:00
    Wednesday, 4/2 Lunch and Learn Autism Awareness Virtual 11:30
    Wednesday, 4/16 Afternoon Insights: Topic TBD TBD 4:30
    Wednesday, 5/7 Lunch and Learn Strategies That Work- Managining Mental Health Virtual 11:30
    Wednesday, 5/14 FDLRS - Topic TBD TBD Open
    Wednesday, 5/21 Afternoon Insights: Understanding Trauma Informed Care TBD 4:30
           
        TBD- To Be Determined  

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  • Family Inclusion Network (FIN) Statewide Family Series 2024-2025

    Join the Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) for a series of statewide family sessions related to the best practices for supporting students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE).

     

    Their first session will be September 18th from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM. Register at the following LINK!

     

    For a complete list of sessions and corresponding links CLICK HERE

    Statewide Family Series 2024-2025 Sessions and links for registration

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  • Studio Movie Grill Special Needs Screenings
     
    Studio Movie Grill Sunset Walk will be hosting additional special needs screenings!
     
    July 20: Despicable Me 4
    August 10: Harold and the Purple Crayon
    September 28: Transformers One
    October 12: The Wild Robot
    December 14: Moana 2
     
    All shows are at 11:00 AM--arrive 20 minutes before for the best experience!
     
    Special Needs Screenings are FREE for all family members of guests with special needs! Tickets are available at the Box Office only.
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  • FREE Books and Reading Activities

    Help your child develop their reading skills with FREE books and reading activities from Florida's New Worlds Reading Initiative!
    For information on how to apply please go to this LINK!
     
    ¡Ayude a su hijo a desarrollar sus habilidades de lectura con libros y actividades de lectura GRATIS de la Iniciativa de Lectura de Nuevos Mundos de Florida! Para obtener información sobre cómo postularse, vaya a este ENLACE!
     
     
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  • New Worlds Scholarship Accounts Program

     

    Effective July 1, 2023, the New Worlds Scholarship Accounts Program expanded eligibility to include public school students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 5 who:
    have a substantial deficiency in either reading or mathematics;
    exhibit characteristics of dyslexia or dyscalculia; or scored below a Level 3 on the statewide, standardized English Language Arts (ELA) or Mathematics assessment in the prior school year.

    The eligible expenditures for reimbursement are: Instructional materials; curriculum; tuition and fees for part-time tutoring services; fees for specialized summer education programs designed to improve reading, literacy, or mathematics skills; and fees for after-school education programs designed to improve reading, literacy, or mathematics skills.

    For more information on the scholarship please visit this
    LINK

    A partir del 1 de julio de 2023, el Programa de Cuentas de Becas Nuevos Mundos amplió la elegibilidad para incluir a estudiantes de escuelas públicas matriculados desde jardín de infantes hasta quinto grado que:
    tener una deficiencia sustancial en lectura o matemáticas;
    exhibir características de dislexia o discalculia; o obtuvo una puntuación inferior al Nivel 3 en la evaluación estandarizada estatal de Artes del Lenguaje Inglés (ELA) o Matemáticas en el año escolar anterior.

    Los gastos elegibles para reembolso son: Materiales educativos; plan de estudios; matrícula y tarifas por servicios de tutoría a tiempo parcial; tarifas para programas educativos de verano especializados diseñados para mejorar las habilidades de lectura, alfabetización o matemáticas; y tarifas para programas de educación extraescolar diseñados para mejorar las habilidades de lectura, alfabetización o matemáticas.

    Para obtener más información sobre la beca, visite esta ENLACE

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  • Do you belong to the ESE Remind group?
     
    If not... here is how you can join! This is just one more way you can access information on upcoming trainings, workshops, and important things happening in the department!!
     
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  • Do You Follow Us on Facebook?

    If not, here is a link to do so! If you are wanting the most update to date information about parent trainings, resources, and other items that could benefit you and your child you should consider "LIKING" us on Facebook.

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  •      Director

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    Director for
    Exceptional Student Education  

    Hilary.Deluca@osceolaschools.net

    Per Osceola County School Board Rule 9.60(VI), all non-Osceola School District Employees and Osceola School District Employees without badges must check in with the front desk staff of Administrative Building 1 at:
    817 Bill Beck Boulevard
    Kissimmee, FL 34744

    Once checked in, you may proceed to the department's physical location at:
    805 Bill Beck Boulevard
    Kissimmee, FL 34744

    Phone: 407-343-8700
    Fax: 407-343-8626

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