Will I receive a stipend for participating?
FDOE is NOT paying stipends to attendees who participate. Please check with your district/school to see if it is providing one.
What time do I need to arrive at the event location and where do I go?
The event starts on Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the school's auditorium at each location. Please arrive by 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday to allow time for parking and check-in.
Is there an early check-in on Monday?
Yes, you are encouraged to stop by the school on Monday afternoon before your event starts to pick up your badge from the Auditorium foyer. Monday check-in hours are 3:00-5:00 pm.
Do I need to bring ID to check in?
Please bring your district/school ID with you as some locations may require you to wear it while on campus.
Where do I park?
There will be signage for the event upon entering the school property.
What is the dress code?
Business casual is appropriate. School spirit shirts are welcome.
Is housing provided?
No, the event does NOT provide hotel accomodations. Please see the hotels page for hotels near your event.
Will childcare be provided?
This is a professional development opportunity. Childcare services are NOT provided. Please make your own off-site arrangements for childcare.
What do I need to bring?
A device with wi-fi capabilities to access event materials via Livebinder.
Will there be wi-fi?
Yes, wi-fi will be available at each event location but is to be used specifically for event activities and accessing event materials. Login information will be provided at the event.
How do I submit session evaluations?
Please use your Scheduler to submit session evaluations. Scheduler login information will be emailed to participants prior to arrival and will also be provided at the event. How to add your Scheduler to your cell phone's home screen: iPhone Android
How do I receive in-service credit for this event?
All Florida school districts have procedures in place to assist you in earning in-service credits towards the renewal of your FDOE teaching certificate. Please contact your district's staff development director to determine your district's procedure. Please visit http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/professional-dev/pro-learning-contacts.stml to locate the contact person for your district.
What if I have to leave early?
Please notify FDOE staff as soon as possible.
Will food be available on-site?
Lunch is on your own. Please note, microwaves and refrigerators are NOT available at any site location. You may bring food and beverages into the classrooms, but not into the auditoriums. Water fountains are availble for water bottle refills.
Below are restaurants near the schools.
Week 1 - Jacksonville
5 Minute Drive - E-Town/Baymeadows East:
Sit Down
Carrabba’s: 8137 Point Meadows Way
Outback: 8145 Point Meadows Way
Maple Street Biscuit Company: 8358 Point Meadows Dr. Ste. 1
Salsa’ Cocina Mexicana: 8738 Baymeadows Rd E
Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant: 10915 Baymeadows Rd.
Tony D’s New York Pizza & Restaurant: 8358 Point Meadows Dr.
Talum Flavors of Mexico: 11025 E Town Pkwy
Fast Food
McDonalds: 11320 Baymeadows Rd. E
Wendy’s: 10911 Baymeadows Rd
Publix: 10920 Baymeadows Rd
Winn-Dixie: 10915 Baymeadows Rd #12
Papa Johns: 11025 E Town Pkwy
Marco’s: 8738 Baymeadows Rd E Suite E
8 Minute Drive - Gate Parkway/Town Center South
Fast Food
Dunkin Donuts: 7005 Gate Parkway
Wawa: 7790 Gate Parkway
Culvers: 7818 Gate Parkway
Ikea: 7801 Gate Parkway
Baymeadows West
Sit Down
Firehouse Subs: 8221 Southside Blvd. #4
Tropical Smoothie: 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd #8
One Night Stand Taco: 8221 Southside Blvd #1
Metro Diner: 9802 Baymeadows Rd.
Panera: 9810 Baymeadows Rd
V’s Pizza: 7510 Gate Parkway
Fast Food
Whataburger: 8325 Southside Blvd
Pizza Hut: 8221 Southside Blvd
12 Minute Drive - Jacksonville Town Center
Sit Down
California Pizza Kitchen: 4712 River City Dr
Cava: 4624 Town Crossing Dr #149
Chicken Salad Chick: 4624 Town Crossing #115
Fresh Mex & Co.: 10281 Mid Town Pkwy #11
Ted’s Montana: 10281 Mid Town Pkwy
Noodles and Company: 4624 Town Center Crossing Dr.
Panera: 4720 Town Crossing Dr Suite 101
Dave’s Hot Chicken: 10261 River Marsh Dr. Suite 137
Shake Shack: 10281 Mid Town Pkwy Suite 101
Five Guys: 4413 Town Center Pkwy Unit 401
Chipotle 4865 Town Center Parkway
Bono’s: 10065 Skinner Lake Drive
Hopdaddy Burger Bar: 4906 Town Center Parkway
Mission BBQ: 4852 Town Center Pkwy
Fast Food
WayFirehouse Subs: 10261 River Marsh Dr. #131
McDonald's: 4587 Town Center Pkwy
Arby’s: 10206 River Marsh Dr
Publix: 11025 E Town Pkwy Unit 100
Zaxby’s: 4875 Gate Pkwy
PDQ: 4816 Gate Pkwy
Chick fil A: 4625 Town Center Parkway
Five Guys: 4413 Town Center Parkway
BurgerFi: 4890 Big Island Drive
Jacksonville Town Center
Dinner Options
PF Changs: 4784 Town Center Parkway
BJ’s Brewery 4907 Gate Parkway
Cheddars: 4954 Town Center Pkwy
Prati Italia: 4972 Big Island Drive
True Food Kitchen: 5205 Big Island Drive
Seasons 52: 5096 Big Island Drive
Texas de Brazil: 4634 Town Center Parkway
Talkin’ Tacos: 4853 Big Island Drive
Maggiano’s Little Italy: 10367 Mid Town Parkway
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: 4826 Town Center Parkway
DOMU: 4852 Town Center Parkway
Midtown Table: 5016 Gate Parkway
J. Alexander: 10296 Bistro Drive
Cooper’s Hawk: 4850 Big Island Drive
Sugar Factory: 4910 Big Island Drive
Cheesecake Factory: 10260 Mid Town Parkway
Bento: 4860 Big Island Drive
Whiskey Cake Kitchen: 10209 Rivercoast Dr
Bahama Breeze: 10205 Rivercoast Dr.
Capital Grille: 5197 Big Island Drive
Cantina Laredo: 10282 Bistro Drive
Red Robin: 4586 Town Center Pkwy
Texas Roadhouse: 4578 Tropea Way
BW3s: 4594 Tropea Way
Week 2 - Davenport
To the Northwest:
Zoey's Pasta & Restaurant
Ovation Bistro & Bar, Davenport
Sambrousa 718 Restaurant
Culver's
First Watch
Chick-Fil-A
El Toque Restaurant Davenport
North of I-4 & Highway 27:
The Meltdown
Cracker Barrel
Margarita's Cocina Mexicana, Davenport,
To the North (Champion's Gate exit off I-4):
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Flippers Pizza
Ford's Garage
Olive Garden
Long Horn
Wendy's
Tijauan Flats
Jersey Mikes
First Watch
Blue Coast Asian Cuisine
Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders
Little Green Fresh Grill
So Fresh
Tacos Don Andres
Pronto Amore Pizza
MIller's Ale HOuse
Chili's Grill & Bar
Red Robin Gourget Burgers and Brews
To the West:
Lins Aisian Bistro
To the Southwest:
The Nest
Davenport Diner
Miller's Ale House
La Criolla Cafe & Restaurant
Gloabl Foody Lovers
Cooter's Smokehouse