Florida PTA Requests That Governor Vetoes Bill 7069 http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1104540460460&ca=7e6ae0d9-eabd-43c8-a2a7-4dcc9aedb45c/ Take Action Today- Florida PTA Opposes Conformation Of Bill 7069 PTA Members Take Action Now! April 27 Vitti Email Do Not Accept House Bill (HB) 5105 Please contact you state legislators on the Schools of Hope bill this week, from “Fund Education Now”. This email gives you important talking points . Urge House & Senate to oppose “Schools of Hope/High Impact Charter Networks” 4-26-17 Duval County Public School Legislative Link Please explore the Duval County Public School link to get additional information on how the legislation will affect the schools in Duval County. http://dcps.duvalschools.org/Page/10830 HB5103, HB5105 & SB376 File Library DCPS HB5103, HB5105 & SB376 Presentation 2017 Florida
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Here is a great educational opportunity Tools for Success Family With Special Needs Conference.
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READ MORE →Links for Parents DCPS Resources DCPS Calendars School Choice Guide Exceptional, Disabled, Handicapped, Student Information Parent Academy Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC) Other Links A Parent’s Role in ESSA Implementation Jul 27, 2016 Jacksonville Library System JAXPEF report on when and why parents move a student out of their neighborhood school and how they decide on a new school. Low Cost Internet Access If your child receives free or reduced price school lunches, you may quality for Internet Essentials from Comcast. Call 1-855-846-8376 Alliance for Excellent Education – http://all4ed.org great site for the latest information and resources about Common Core, Digital Learning, and Advancements in Education New. United Way of Northeast Florida – Resources for students and families. MySchoolBucks.com –
READ MORE →Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) launched the Parent Academy in 2013 to promote parental involvement and enhance student achievement. Academy classes are offered in schools, libraries, community centers, government offices, and faith-based institutions. The Parent Academy focuses on three primary tracks: Student Achievement, Parenting and Advocacy, and Personal and Individual Growth. READ MORE Parent Academy Spring 2015 Catalog E-mail ParentAcademy@duvalschools.org or call 904.390.2960 to sign-up for a course.
READ MORE →UPDATE: February 4, 2015 ESE Parent Survey Every year, the Florida Department of Education surveys the parents of students PK-Grade 12 with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). (Students in the gifted program are not included in this survey unless they have an IEP for another special need.) ESE Survey flyer 2014-15 The survey is open online from February 1 – May 31. You can complete the survey online HERE, or request a paper copy from your school. Parent feedback is important in helping state and local schools systems improve educational programs for children with special needs. Duval County has over 17,000 students in the EESS program, yet only 1-2% of parents complete the survey each year. Miami and Orange County
READ MORE →Website: http://www.duvalschools.org/Page/9411 The Exceptional Student Education Advisory Committee (ESEAC) is a team of parents, educators, community service providers, and student support agency representatives. We collaborate and partnership with the Exceptional Education and Student Services Department (EESS), Duval County Public Schools (DCPS). Contact Information Ann Duncan (duncana@duvalschools.org) Parent Involvement Specialist 904-346-4601 2016-17 General Meeting Dates: To be determined. Check back soon on the DCPS ESEAC information page or contact 904 346 4601. All meetings are 9:30am to 11:30am and will be held at the FDLRS Offices. 4124 Boulevard Center Drive (Building 4600) Jacksonville FL 32207
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