Empowering Educators
Supporting Families
IS OUR MISSION
FDLRS is dedicated to helping students with exceptional needs reach their full potential. Through professional learning and family support, we ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.
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Providing statewide support for families & educators
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The FDLRS Parent Help Desk is a statewide support service for Florida families with students who have disabilities, offering access to articles, resources, and expert answers on topics like IEPs, behavior, and specific disabilities via an easy-to-use ticket form.
The LRP Special Ed Connection, provided free by the Florida Department of Education, is a comprehensive online resource for Florida parents of students with disabilities. It offers clear, parent-friendly guidance, including nearly 450 “Smart Starts” on topics ranging from IEPs to assistive technology, a searchable dictionary, news updates, best practice round‑ups, and helpful tools.
The Florida Department of Education’s Mental Health Resources page shares statewide efforts to support student and staff mental well-being through education, training, and services. It highlights policies such as required resiliency instruction for grades 6–12 and increased funding for mental health support in schools.
The BEESS Portal to Professional Learning Alternatives (PLA) is a free, statewide online hub for Florida educators offering both facilitated (with local expert guidance) and independent self-paced courses designed to improve skills in supporting students with disabilities. Both facilitated and independent course offerings are available.
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