Updates

The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS) is seeking feedback from parents of students with disabilities in our state.  Please complete this brief survey and provide valuable input.  Thank you for your time.  

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Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Student Education

The ESE Endorsement Tuition Support Program provides financial assistance to ESE teachers who are teaching students identified as having ASD, Severe/Profound, or PreK/ESE in Florida public schools.  The purpose of the project is to increase the State’s capacity to prepare and retain highly qualified personnel that provide instructional services to children with disabilities. Funding is provided by Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA), Part B, Section 611, CFDA # 84.027.

In order to be accepted into this program, the applicant must:

• have a Florida Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education, 
• be currently employed in a Florida public school, and;
• teach students identified as ASD, Severe/Profound or PreK/ESE. 

Upon completion of coursework, program recipients must agree to:

• teach students identified as ASD, Severe/Profound, or PreK/ESE in a Florida public school for a minimum of one year for every six hours of tuition support received; and
• add the appropriate endorsement to their professional certificate

The endorsement requires up to 12 credits of coursework.  The program provides up to $1,400 per course for tuition support.

For more information, contact Melanie Morales, Project Director, at esesupport@fiu.edu. 

We are excited to launch our Parent Help Desk to support parents and families of students with disabilities in Florida. This resource contains access to articles, resources, and answers to your questions about IEPs, behavior, specific disabilities, and more. Visit our Parent Help Desk and submit a ticket today. 

The FDLRS’ Network Annual Report for 2022-2023 is now available for your review.  Please take a minute to read through a snapshot of last year’s activities and deliverables. It is our honor to serve FDOE/BEESS, educators, agencies, and families supporting students with disabilities throughout the state. 

 

View Annual Report