Join us as we discuss how your child can provide invaluable insight when selecting and using accommodations during instruction and on assessments.

During the 2021-2022 school year, all Hillsborough County public and charter schools will be required by Florida State Statute to complete the Best Practices for Inclusive Education (BPIE) assessment.  The BPIE is a self-assessment for schools and districts to evaluate the status of inclusion, identify priority needs, and implement improvement plans to achieve change.  The School and District BPIE’s are completed by a team that includes family members—learn more about this assessment and how you can get involved. 

Learn about the inclusion of students with disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment and the impact it can have on achievement, social growth, and community change.

Learning Tools is an empowering tool.  Sometimes students' performance doesn't match their ability.  Immersive Reader evens the playing field for students who are struggling readers.  It helps them to feel like they have a grasp on their education as well as feel like independent learners.  This presentation will provide an overview of Immersive Reader and demonstrate the powerful tools it contains. 

In this session, participants will learn information to help their child transition to the next level, whether it be middle school, high school, or beyond. Information will also include rights of parents/guardians and students who are receiving ESE supports and services.

In this session, participants will explore the FDLRS website for community resources and learn how FDLRS & Parent Liaisons support families and children in Hillsborough County.

This virtual 1-hour session will provide parents and caregivers the opportunity to have a first hand look at the structure of the Facilitated Individual Educational Plan (FIEP) meeting, what to expect and the importance of their role in the process.

In this session, participants will learn ways to build collaborative partnerships with your child's team, and effectively communicate with schools and the district, to support your child's success in school.

This training will provide care givers general information related to behavior.  The training will focus on defining behaviors, why they occur, provide behavior strategies, and highlight parent supports.

Research has shown that engaging the senses is essential for students that struggle with reading. Join us as we share some basic multisensory approaches of learning and how families can utilize these strategies at home to help your child be a successful reader.

In this session, we will discuss how your input can assist the school when making decisions about your child’s accommodations.

In this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the IEP process including the path towards the consideration for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services and the importance of parent/guardian and student involvement during the process. Information will also include rights of parent/guardian and students who are receiving ESE supports and services.

In this session, participants will be provided an overview into the world of ESE including an awareness of the law that governs exceptional student education, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).