FDLRS Suncoast

The Florida Inclusion Network would like to invite you to join us for a 1-hour virtual parent workshop entitled, "What It Means To Have an Inclusive School," on May 12, 2022. Parents and families of students with disabilities can choose between the 10:00 AM or 5:00 PM session. To register for the 10:00 session, visit https://bit.ly/3tV2Hae and to register for the 5:00 session, visit https://bit.ly/3KJ6v53. For more information, contact Danielle Ard at [email protected].

TONIGHT: Join Sarasota County Schools and over 35 local agencies TONIGHT for our annual 2022 ESE Agency Fair and Resource Night! Learn about area agencies and organizations providing resources, services and supports for students with disabilities. Agency representatives will be on hand to answer questions as well as provide information and resources. See you tonight from 4:30-6:30pm at Suncoast Technical College at 4748 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34233.

Sarasota County Schools Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department cordially invites parents and families to the 2022 ESE Agency Fair and Resource Night. Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 14, 4:30-6:30pm. This in-person event will be held at Sarasota’s Suncoast Technical College located at 4748 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34233.

Parents and families will learn about area agencies and organizations providing resources, services and supports for students with disabilities. Agency representatives will be on hand to answer questions as well as provide information and resources. We hope to see you there!

Sarasota County Schools invites Sarasota Parents and Families to the final ESE Parent Advisory Meeting of the 2021-2022 school year on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 9:00am via Zoom. All interested parents and family members must RSVP for the event at tinyurl.com/eseadvisory2022. RSVP will close at 11:59 pm on March 28, 2022. Zoom meeting link will be shared with registered participants prior to the event. Questions? Contact [email protected].

Florida Inclusion Network is excited to present a one-hour virtual parent workshop entitled “What it Means to Have an Inclusive Classroom.” This learning opportunity for parents and families of students with disabilities will be held on February 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM or 5:00 PM. Interested parents can register for the virtual workshops using the following links:

To register for 10:00 AM:
https://bit.ly/3AaqW71

To register for 5:00 PM:
https://bit.ly/3tMcBMC

Contact Danielle Ard at [email protected] for more information.

Sarasota County Schools is hosting an informative parent webinar entitled, “Deferral Diploma Options for High School Students on Alternative Curriculum Access Points.” The webinar will occur on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 10:00am and 5:30pm at https://sarasotacountyschools.zoom.us/j/3960011606. Please email [email protected] with questions.

The Florida Inclusion Network is presenting a one-hour parent workshop entitled “Myths and Facts about Inclusion” on January 27, 2022. This virtual workshop is offered at 10:00 AM or 5:00 PM. Parents will engage in discussion regarding beliefs about inclusion, review the foundations and research behind inclusive practices, and examine beliefs and practices regarding inclusion. Participants can register using the following links:

10:00 AM session:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/181332178427
5:00 PM session:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/181334505387

NEXT WEEKEND: Face Autism is sponsoring a free Sensory Friendly Santa event!
Saturday, December 11 (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (2256 Bahia Vista St. Sarasota, FL 34239)
See Santa up close and personal in a sensory-friendly environment featuring lower lighting, soft music, therapy dogs, and no standing line! Guests will receive a holiday treat! For more information, call 813-240-3044 and visit https://face-autism.org/schedule/sensory-santa/.

Florida Inclusion Network is presenting a parent workshop entitled “What it Means to be an Advocate” on November 18, 2021. Parents of students with disabilities are invited to participate in a one-hour virtual workshop to learn how to advocate for their child in positive and productive ways.
To register for the 10:00am session, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/181319801407
To register for the 5:00pm session, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/181326120307

For more information, contact Danielle Ard, Florida Inclusion Network facilitator at [email protected].

Sarasota County Schools invites you to a parent webinar about Access Points, Florida’s modified curriculum standards, this Thursday at 10:00am and 6:30pm. This learning opportunity is for parents/guardians of students with significant cognitive disabilities. The training will provide a better understanding of the curriculum resources and tools used to disaggregate the Florida Standards Access Points. No need to register, just visit https://sarasotacountyschools.zoom.us/j/3960011606 at your preferred time. For more information, contact [email protected].

Join us Friday, October 15th @ 11:30am to learn ways to organize and facilitate your child’s learning, using strategies that work for any subject area. Fridays with FDLRS is a 90-minute free webinar conducted over the lunch hour and open to all parents, families, and professionals working with children with disabilities or those with unique learning needs. Register at www.fdlrs.org/free-parent-webinars-fridays-fdlrs. Contact Lanette Devitt at [email protected] for questions.

Calling all ESE Families! Your input is valued and needed! Join the district on Thursday, September 30th at 10:00am for our online Parent Advisory meeting. RSVP is required to attend – http://tinyurl.com/eseparents. A meeting link will be shared with registered participants prior to the event. Questions? Email [email protected].