Meet Dr. Monica Verra-Tirado, Chief, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services
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Dr. Verra-Tirado will provide participants with an update on the latest initiatives and activities of the Bureau, which administers education programs for students with disabilities, coordinates student services throughout the state, and participates in multiple inter-agency efforts designed to strengthen the quality and variety of services available to students with special needs.
Meet Dr. Monica Verra-Tirado, Chief, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services
Support and Services for Parents Navigating Through the Exceptional Education Process
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Navigating the ESE system can be overwhelming and exhausting. Did you know that there are free services to assist you? Please join us as we provide an overview of federally-funded parent centers and services across the state.
Support and Services for Parents Navigating Through the Exceptional Education Process
The Silent Epidemic: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Persons with Developmental Disabilities
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Statistics reveal that the vast majority of individuals with developmental disabilities will be the victims of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation at some point during their lives. In this presentation we will explore the factors behind the alarming prevalence of such crimes committed against this population, identify common characteristics of perpetrators, provide tips for detecting and reporting the signs and symptoms of potential maltreatment, and offer concrete safety and prevention strategies that parents, caregivers, and self-advocates can implement immediately. An overview of the Agency’s Zero Tolerance Initiative to End Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation against Floridians with Developmental Disabilities will also be provided.
The Silent Epidemic: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Persons with Developmental Disabilities
The John McKay Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
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The Department of Education’s Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice will present information about the John M. McKay Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities. This program was established to provide Florida parents and students with educational options and operates under the premise that parents should make decisions regarding their child’s education. The program offers student-directed funding and parent-directed choices. This presentation will include eligibility requirements, participation statistics, and requirements for private schools, public school districts, and parent/student responsibility.
The John McKay Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
