Florida Autism Center of Excellence

Florida Autism Center of Excellence

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๐ŸฆŽFACE is the only Tuition-Free public charter school for students with autism in the Tampa Bay Area | Ages 3-22 | โ€œWhere Hope Meets Success! ๐ŸŒŸ

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

06/16/2026

๐Ÿ“ข WEโ€™RE HIRING! Join the FACE Family! ๐ŸฆŽ๐Ÿ’™

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:
โ€ขESE Teachers
โ€ขSchool Data Processor
โ€ขParaprofessionals

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

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

๐Ÿ“ฉ Send your resume to: [email protected]

๐Ÿ“ Florida Autism Center of Excellence
6310 E. Sligh Ave.
Tampa, FL 33617

๐Ÿ“ž (813) 985-3223

๐Ÿ”— Visit our Careers Page for job descriptions and additional information.

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

Photos from Florida Autism Center of Excellence's post 05/30/2026

๐ŸŒŸWe Out! ๐ŸŒŸ

A special thank you to Dream Vacations for treating our staff to breakfast as they spent the day cleaning and organizing their classrooms before summer break. Your kindness helped start the day off right and is greatly appreciated. ๐Ÿ’™

We are grateful for the support of our community and proud of all that our staff has accomplished this year. Wishing everyone a well-deserved summer break! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽ

We will see you in July!

05/28/2026

๐ŸŽ“โœจ Today we celebrate our amazing graduates and students moving up to their next chapter! โœจ๐ŸŽ“

We are so proud of all the hard work, growth, and accomplishments our students have achieved this year. From big milestones to everyday victories, each student has shown determination, resilience, and so much heart. ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸฆŽ

To our graduates and promoted students โ€” congratulations on this exciting achievement! Your FACE family is cheering you on every step of the way, and we cannot wait to see all the incredible things your future holds.

Thank you to our families, staff, and supporters for helping make these moments possible. โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ธ Stay tuned! Weโ€™ll share another special graduation and promotion post next week!

05/28/2026

๐ŸŽ‰โ˜€๏ธ FACE Wishes You a Wonderful Summer! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰

Schoolโ€™s Out! ๐ŸฆŽ๐Ÿ“š

Thank you to all of our incredible students, families, and staff for making this school year so special. We are so proud of all the growth, achievements, and memories made throughout the year! ๐Ÿ’™

Wishing everyone a summer filled with fun, relaxation, sunshine, and adventure! ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ˜Ž

Have a safe and wonderful summer, weโ€™ll see you back in August!โœจ๐ŸฆŽ

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country and recognize those who continue to serve and protect the freedom we cherish every day. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

As we spend time with family and friends today, we reflect with gratitude on those who gave so much for our freedom.

Wishing our everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Photos from Florida Autism Center of Excellence's post 05/20/2026

Ms. Sydney and Ms. Sarah participated in an inspiring evening, last Saturday, bringing the community together to support the Children's Home Society of Tampa Bay while sneaking in some awareness for FACE. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many individuals and organizations dedicated to creating brighter futures and stronger communities to all families across Tampa Bay. ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

Thank you to, Maggie Briggs, for the invitation and for the incredible work you continue to do for children and families across Florida.

Photos from Florida Autism Center of Excellence's post 05/20/2026

Throughout this school year, our Pathways to Employment students have shown incredible dedication, commitment, and hard work during their internships at Tampa General Hospital (TGH). They embraced every opportunity to learn, grow, and gain valuable hands-on experience. We are so proud of everything they have accomplished and the confidence they have built along the way.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to TGH, The DeLaVergne Foundation, and Pepin Academies for partnering with FACE for these amazing opportunities for our students. Your support, mentorship, and encouragement have made a lasting impact on our students and their future goals.

Our students have had the opportunity to celebrate with an Internship Award Ceremony, and Volunteer Appreciation Banquet, both hosted by TGH. We are excited to see all of our students continue to excel and achieve even greater success next year. The future is bright! โœจ



*Awards Received*

Trenton- Fast Learner and Productive Award
Christopher- Responsible and Focused Award
Dillon- Hard-Working and Fast Learner Award
Darien- Focused on Improvement and Polite Award

Photos from Florida Autism Center of Excellence's post 05/14/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘ Thank you to Tampa General Hospital Volunteer Services for hosting such an amazing End of Internship Celebration for our students! ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰

We are so grateful for the time, kindness, and support you have shown throughout their internship experience. This special celebration was the perfect way to recognize our students and all of the hard work, growth, and accomplishments they achieved this year. ๐Ÿ’™

Our students gained valuable skills, confidence, and unforgettable experiences thanks to your incredible team. Thank you for investing in their future and making them feel so celebrated and appreciated! ๐ŸŒŸ

Photos from Florida Autism Center of Excellence's post 05/14/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸšŒ End-of-the-Year Fun! ๐ŸšŒ๐ŸŽ‰

As we get closer to celebrating the end of another amazing school year, our Lower Elementary students got to enjoy the LAST field trip of the year with a visit to the Childrenโ€™s Museum! โœจ

From hands on activities to lots of smiles and laughter, our students had an unforgettable day exploring, learning, and making special memories together. ๐Ÿ’™

What a fun way to wrap up a fantastic year filled with growth, friendship, and adventure! ๐ŸŒŸ

05/10/2026

๐ŸŒธ Happy Motherโ€™s Day from all of us at FACE! ๐ŸŒธ

Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who fill our studentsโ€™ lives with unconditional love, strength, patience, and support. ๐Ÿ’–

Thank you for all you do each and every day to encourage, inspire, and advocate for your children. Your love makes a lasting difference, and we are so grateful to have such amazing families. ๐ŸฆŽโœจ

Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and special moments with those you cherish most.

Happy Motherโ€™s Day! ๐Ÿ’

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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