Florida Autism Center of Excellence

Florida Autism Center of Excellence

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🦎FACE is the only Tuition-Free public charter school for students with autism in the Tampa Bay Area | Ages 3-22 | “Where Hope Meets Success! 🌟

The Florida Autism Center of Excellence (or "FACE") is the only public school in the Tampa Bay Area specialized for students with autism from 3 to 22 years old. Located at 6310 E Sligh Avenue in Tampa, enrollment is available by lottery to students in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Manatee and Sarasota counties. At FACE, students with autism gain the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, v

08/14/2026

🎉🦎 FUN FRIDAY at FACE! 🦎🎉

We made it through the first full week of school, and what better way to celebrate than with a little Fun Friday! 💙💚

Smiles, laughter, fun, and making memories with our FACE family! We’re ending week one on a high note and ready for an amazing year ahead! 📚✨

Happy Friday! 🎉

08/09/2026

🎉 Tomorrow's the Day! 📚🦎

The countdown is over—the first day of school is tomorrow, and we are so excited to welcome our students returning or new back to FACE! 💙💚

Our classrooms are ready, our staff can't wait to see your smiling faces, and we're looking forward to an incredible year of learning, growth, and new adventures.

We'll see everyone tomorrow morning! Let's make it the best school year yet! 🍎✏️

Photos from Florida Autism Center of Excellence's post 08/07/2026

✨ The calm before the excitement! ✨

Today, our amazing FACE staff spent one last day working together to make every classroom warm, welcoming, and ready for our students! Every display, every learning center, and every finishing touch was prepared with love and purpose.💙

Monday, those empty classrooms will be filled with smiles, laughter, and learning, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Here’s to an incredible upcoming first day and an even more incredible school year! 💚🦎

Photos from Florida Autism Center of Excellence's post 08/06/2026

🎉 What an incredible Open House! 🦎💙💚

We loved welcoming our new & returning FACE families back to campus and are so excited for an amazing school year ahead!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House and Resource Fair. We were thrilled to welcome 100 students and an incredible 282 total guests to campus! It was wonderful seeing students meet their teachers, explore their classrooms, and connect with the many community resources available.

A special thank you to all of our amazing community vendors for partnering with us and helping make this event such a success.

Autism Is Real - Family Enrichment Center
Autism Alliance - Experienced Autism Alliance
Autism Acceptance Center
Janell’s Sitter Service
CARD-USF

Your support means so much to our FACE families!

We can’t wait to see everyone on the first day of school! 🍎📚

Photos from Florida Autism Center of Excellence's post 07/27/2026

✨We're still getting ready for an amazing school year at FACE!🦎

Can you believe we only have 10 days left until the first day of school!?😮

Our Lakeshore Learning order has arrived, and our classrooms are filling up with new educational materials, hands-on learning tools, and sensory resources to support student success!

We can't wait to put these resources to use and welcome our students back for another incredible year! 💙♾️💚

07/24/2026

🚨 WE’RE STILL HIRING ! 🚨

Join the incredible team at FACE !🦎💙

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with autism, we’d love to meet you!

We’re currently hiring:
📚 ESE Teachers
💻 Data Processor

Why choose FACE?
✨ Small class sizes with 1–2 instructional assistants
✨ Flexible lesson planning and instructional delivery
✨ On-campus behavioral support
✨ Competitive benefits, paid time off, and more!

At FACE, you’ll work alongside a team that values collaboration, innovation, and helping every student reach their full potential. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make an impact every day, this is the place for you!

📩 Apply today! Send your resume to [email protected]

📍 Florida Autism Center of Excellence
6310 E. Sligh Ave.
Tampa, FL 33617
📞 (813) 985-3223

🔗 Learn more about our current openings and job descriptions on our Careers page:
https://www.faceprogram.org/apps/pages/index.jsp…

Please help us spread the word by liking, commenting, and sharing this post—you never know who may be the perfect addition to the FACE family! 💙

📢 WE’RE HIRING! Join the FACE Family! 🦎💙

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? FACE is currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

Current Openings:
•ESE Teachers
•Data Processor

We offer:
- Small class sizes with 1–2 instructional assistants
- Flexible lesson planning and delivery
- On-campus behavioral support
- Competitive benefits, PTO, and more

At FACE, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and student success. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send your resume to: [email protected]

📍 Florida Autism Center of Excellence
6310 E. Sligh Ave.
Tampa, FL 33617

📞 (813) 985-3223

🔗 Visit our Careers Page for job descriptions and additional information.

https://www.faceprogram.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=578307&type=d

07/20/2026

Help Us Fill Our Classrooms with Possibilities!💙✏️🦎

FACE is kicking off our August–September School Supply Drive a little early!🎉

From August 1st through September 30th, we're collecting classroom supplies to help ensure our students and teachers have everything they need for a successful school year.

🛒 Want to make giving even easier? Shop directly from our Amazon Wish List! Every item has been selected to meet the unique needs of our classrooms and students.

Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/08sy5EQE

📢Why Your Donation Matters:
FACE is a Title I, public tuition-free charter school, where 81% of our students come from economically disadvantaged households. While Title I funding provides valuable educational support, it doesn't cover every classroom need.

Your generosity helps provide essential classroom supplies, equips our amazing teachers with the resources they need, and ensures every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Every donation big or small helps make a lasting difference.
You can even still make a difference by sharing this post! Every share helps us reach more people and spread the word about our School Supply Drive.

🚨🛍️BONUS! Take advantage of Florida's Tax-Free Month (July 20–August 20) and stretch your donation even further while shopping for school supplies!

Together, we can help our students start the school year prepared for success!

Thank you for supporting the FACE community and investing in the future of our incredible students!💚🦎

07/10/2026

🎉 Another Successful Prospective Student Open House! 🦎💙

Thank you to all of the families who joined us for our Prospective Student Open House yesterday! We were thrilled to welcome 44 attendees to learn more about FACE and everything our school has to offer!

It was a pleasure sharing our mission, touring our campus, discussing our programs, and answering questions about the enrollment process. We hope each family left feeling excited about the possibility of becoming part of the FACE family.

📢 Applications are still being accepted for our August 1st lottery! If you’re interested in having your child attend FACE, now is the time to apply. We encourage eligible families to submit their application before the lottery deadline for the opportunity to join our school community.

Thank you again to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions, and spent the evening with us. We look forward to welcoming many new students and families to FACE in the near future!

💚 To learn more visit our website www.faceprogram.org or contact our office at (813) 985-3223.

07/08/2026

WE’RE HIRING! Join the FACE Family! 🦎💙

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? FACE is currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

Current Openings:
•ESE Teachers
•ESE Specialist
•Curriculum Specialist
•Paraprofessionals

We offer:
- Small class sizes with 1–2 instructional assistants
- Flexible lesson planning and delivery
- On-campus behavioral support
- Competitive benefits, PTO, and more

At FACE, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and student success. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send your resume to: [email protected]

📍 Florida Autism Center of Excellence
6310 E. Sligh Ave.
Tampa, FL 33617
📞 (813) 985-3223

🔗 Visit our Careers Page for job descriptions and additional information.
https://www.faceprogram.org/apps/pages/index.jsp...

📢 WE’RE HIRING! Join the FACE Family! 🦎💙

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? FACE is currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

Current Openings:
•ESE Teachers
•ESE Specialist
•Curriculum Specialist
•Paraprofessionals

We offer:
- Small class sizes with 1–2 instructional assistants
- Flexible lesson planning and delivery
- On-campus behavioral support
- Competitive benefits, PTO, and more

At FACE, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and student success. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send your resume to: [email protected]

📍 Florida Autism Center of Excellence
6310 E. Sligh Ave.
Tampa, FL 33617

📞 (813) 985-3223

🔗 Visit our Careers Page for job descriptions and additional information.

https://www.faceprogram.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=578307&type=d

07/06/2026

⏰ Just 4 Days Until Our Prospective Student Open House!📣🦎

We can't wait to welcome families who are interested in learning more about FACE!

If your child is currently on our waitlist and has not yet been offered enrollment, this event is for you!

During our Prospective Open House, you'll have the opportunity to:
🦎Learn more about the FACE program
🏫 Tour our campus
👋 Meet members of our Administrative Team
📚 Learn about the enrollment process
❓Get your questions answered

💚 Please note: This Open House is designed specifically for families of prospective students who are currently on our waitlist and have not yet been offered enrollment. This will be a great opportunity to everyone who has applied for enrollment to learn more about FACE before (hopefully🤞) being offered the opportunity to join our FACE Family!
💙 Childcare option: Parents/guardians are encouraged to bring their prospective students to the event, but all prospective students will be asked to participate in the event from a separate childcare room supervised by FACE staff. This will allow all parents/guardians to focus and participate fully in the event presentation and tour. The childcare room will be designed to support a variety of student interests and needs.

📲Please RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NXBNFQV

We look forward to meeting you and sharing what makes the FACE community so special. We hope to welcome you to the FACE family soon! 💙🦎

📣 PROSPECTIVE STUDENT OPEN HOUSE 📣

Interested in learning more about FACE? We invite families of prospective students who are currently on our waitlist to join us for a special Open House!

This event is designed for families who have not yet been offered enrollment and would like to learn more about the FACE program, hear details about FACE's enrollment process, and meet members of our Administrative team!

💚 Please note: This Open House is designed specifically for families of prospective students who are currently on our waitlist and have not yet been offered enrollment. This will be a great opportunity to everyone who has applied for enrollment to learn more about FACE before (hopefully🤞) being offered the opportunity to join our FACE Family!

💙 Childcare option: Parents/guardians are encouraged to bring their prospective students to the event, but all prospective students will be asked to participate in the event from a separate childcare room supervised by FACE staff. This will allow all parents/guardians to focus and participate fully in the event presentation and tour. The childcare room will be designed to support a variety of student interests and needs.

Please RSVP using the link below or scan the QR code:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NXBNFQV

We can’t wait to meet you and share what makes our school community so special! 🦎💙

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6310 E Sligh Avenue
Tampa, FL
33617

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm