Florida Resource Expo for Supporting Collaborative Opportunities (FRESCO)

CARD-USF

CARD-USF is a community program that offers guidance, support, and resource referrals at no cost to people with ASD, their families, and the professionals and community partners who serve them. We provide support for individuals from the time of diagnosis and throughout their lives.

Representatives Week 2:
•Ms. Liz Burke, Consultant
•Mrs. Yazmin Castellano, Consultant
•Mrs. Anna Gregory, Consultant
•Ms. Lourdes Quinones, Consultant
•Ms. Mindy Stevens, Program Director

Representatives Week 3:
•Mrs. Christine Maughan, Consultant

FDLRS Sunrise

The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) is a statewide network of support for families, educators, and school districts, working together to help every child with a disability reach their full potential. Funded through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), FDLRS is a project of the Florida Department of Education’s Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS). Our work supports Florida’s Strategic Plan goals of: Highest Student Achievement Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access Skilled Workforce and Economic Development Quality Efficient Services Through a network of Associate Centers across the state, FDLRS offers high-quality services, training, and resources to families and school personnel in every Florida school district. Whether you’re a parent seeking support, a teacher looking for professional learning, or a district leader supporting Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs , FDLRS is here to help.

Representatives Week 2:
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Representatives Week 3:
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FIN

FIN collaborates with all districts, schools, and IDEA-funded state projects to provide customized services and supports ensuring all students with disabilities have the same educational, social, and future opportunities as their peers. FIN is an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)-funded state project by the Florida Department of Education, Division of K-12 Public Schools, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services.

Representatives Week 1:
• Devon Lynn, FIN Facilitator
• Jessica Proctor, FIN Facilitator

Representatives Week 2:
•Dr. Misty Bradley, FIN Facilitator
• Elaine Centeno, FIN Facilitator

Representatives Week 3:
• Anika Days, FIN Facilitator
• Marquilia Martin-Hymes, FIN Facilitator

Florida Chamber Foundation

The Florida Chamber Foundation is a statewide, business-led, non-partisan research and leadership organization focused on securing Florida’s future. By prioritizing long-term strategies over short-term gains, the Foundation partners with regional and state leaders to ensure global competitiveness, prosperity, high-paying jobs, and vibrant communities for all Floridians. Guided by the Florida 2030 Blueprint and its Six Pillars of Florida’s Future Economy, the Foundation focuses on improving Florida’s talent pipeline, diversifying the economy through new technology and innovation, enhancing infrastructure, fostering a business-friendly climate, streamlining government efficiency, and championing quality of life.

Representatives Week 1:
•Dr. Evan Bonney, Research Program Associate

Representatives Week 3:
• Corrie Melton, Vice President of Talent Development, Future of Work

Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)

The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) is a statewide network of support for families, educators, and school districts, working together to help every child with a disability reach their full potential. Funded through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), FDLRS is a project of the Florida Department of Education’s Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS). Our work supports Florida’s Strategic Plan goals of: Highest Student Achievement Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access Skilled Workforce and Economic Development Quality Efficient Services Through a network of Associate Centers across the state, FDLRS offers high-quality services, training, and resources to families and school personnel in every Florida school district. Whether you’re a parent seeking support, a teacher looking for professional learning, or a district leader supporting Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs , FDLRS is here to help.

Representatives Week 1:
• Georganna Gordon, Manager
• Toyka Holden, Manager
• Patty Ketts, Project Coordinator
• Sallie Payne, Program Administrator

Representatives Week 2:
• Patty Ketts, Project Coordinator
• Mike Levine, Manager

Representatives Week 3:
• Sara Gaines, Virtual Learning Coordinator
• Deidre Phillips, Manager

Florida Instructional Materials Center - Visually Impaired (FIMC-VI)

FIMC-VI is a statewide resource center supporting K-12 students who are visually impaired and enrolled in a public school, private school, or students being homeschooled. The project is dedicated to promoting the success of Florida’s students with visual impairments by providing, high-quality accessible instructional materials in a timely manner and providing teachers, administrators, families, agency personnel and others with resources and opportunities for training and professional learning. 

Representatives Week 1:
•Mrs. Tiffany Conrad, Coordinator

Representatives Week 2:
•Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, Supervisor

Representatives Week 3:
•Mrs. Cheri Hart, Statewide Educational Specialist for the Visually Impaired

Florida's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Project, A Multi-Tiered System of Supports

Our mission is to increase the capacity of Florida’s school districts to use team-based planning and problem-solving to implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The project provides high-quality professional learning and technical assistance to help districts and schools implement and sustain PBIS within an MTSS so that every student learns in a safe and supportive school community.

Representatives Week 1:
•Mrs. Catherine Raulerson, Project Coordinator

Representatives Week 2:
•Mrs. Betsy Lazega, Technical Assistance Specialist

Representatives Week 3:
•Mrs. Lauren Kowalski, Technical Assistance Specialist

FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)

The FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) is one of the 7 regional CARD centers and covers 18 counties in the Big Bend/Panhandle area. The FSU CARD is dedicated to providing individuals with autism or related disabilities, their families, and professionals who work with them with free consultation, resources, and educational support and training to build knowledge, infrastructure, sustainability, and capacity within the community.

Representatives Week 1:
• Audra Burch, Autism Consultant
• Chelley DeGennaro, Autism Consultant
• Crystal Grey-Hewett, Autism Consultant
• Katie Hunley, Program Associate / Intake Coordinator

Heartland Educational Consortium

Heartland Educational Consortium (HEC) is a legislatively-funded, PK-12 educational service agency dedicated to serving, supporting, and strengthening small, rural districts in the Heartland region of Florida. We provide collective cost sharing of research-based resources, support high-quality teaching, and build capacity with collaboration across districts.

Representatives Week 3:
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Institute for Small and Rural Districts

The Institute for Small and Rural Districts (ISRD) project provides training and technical assistance designed to support positive outcomes for students with disabilities and their families across a network of 54 small and rural Florida school districts. The project assists district-level administrators and Staffing Specialists as they implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations and the Florida State Performance Plan (SPP). Working in collaboration with the Florida Department of Education and The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS), the goal of The ISRD Project is to enhance overall services to students with disabilities and those at risk to increase student performance.

Representatives Week 3:
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Lastinger Center at University of Florida

The UF Lastinger Center is enhancing the quality of teaching and learning by developing educational innovations that put all learners on the trajectory for lifelong success. Educators: Ready to enhance your math pedagogy and content expertise? Discover our Math Matrix Micro-credential program. District leaders: Looking for comprehensive support for your schools? Explore the Florida Tutoring Advantage initiative. Both state-funded programs are available at no cost to your district. Visit our table to learn how these resources can transform learning in your community.

Representatives Week 1:
•Dr. Rachael Aming-Attai, Specialist, Math Content
• Celeste Clemons, Mathematics Tutoring Coordinator

Representatives Week 2:
•Dr. Taylor Bainter, Mathematics Content Coordinator
•Mrs. Kelly Dodd, Mathematics Coordinator Florida Tutoring Advantage
• Emily K. Newsom, Mathematics Implementation and Content Specialist

Representatives Week 3:
•Mrs. Tracy Rainey, Mathematics Tutoring Manager
•Dr. Kristin Weller, Mathematics Implementation Specialist

Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET)

SEDNET is an IDEA-funded State project with 19 regional projects and one administrative project. This multiagency network includes child-serving agencies, providers, students, and families. SEDNET fosters interagency collaboration among professionals in education, mental health, substance abuse, child welfare, and juvenile justice. These systems serve youth with or at risk of E/BD. SEDNET provides educational supports, mental health connections, and professional learning for leadership, educators, and community members. These resources help staff and families develop skills that increase student access to instruction and graduation.

Representatives Week 1:
•Mr. Rusty Holmes, SEDNET Project Manager

Representatives Week 2:
•Dr. Charlene Grecsek, Principal Investigator and Executive Director SEDNET Adminstration
•Mrs. Hillary Grondin, SEDNET Project Manager

Representatives Week 3:
•Mrs. Hillary Grondin, SEDNET Project Manager
•Mrs. Connie Tucker- Reece, SEDNET Project Manager

Panhandle Area Educational Consortium

PAEC fosters collaboration among districts, promotes shared services, and develops talent across all levels of our member schools. We currently serve 15 member districts, representing over 48,000 students, along with numerous non-member districts that purchase our services. Our dedicated service area includes the school districts of Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington Counties, as well as the FSU Collegiate School (FSU-Bay) and the FAMU Developmental Research School.

Representatives Week 1:
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Project 10: Transition Education Network

Project 10: Transition Education Network, based at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, works to build the capacity of Florida school districts and stakeholders to deliver high-quality secondary transition services that improve academic success and post-school outcomes for students with disabilities. Serving as a key link between the Florida Department of Education—specifically the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services—and local personnel, the project provides training, technical assistance, and resources grounded in law, policy, and evidence-based practices. Its work is organized around four core priorities—capacity building, interagency collaboration, transition legislation and policy, and student development and outcomes—to ensure coordinated, research-based support that prepares students for education, employment, and independent living.

Representatives Week 1:
• Tracy Dempsey, Region 1 Transition Representative
•Mrs. Nicole Klees, Regional Transition Representative

Representatives Week 2:
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Representatives Week 3:
•Ms. Lisa Friedman-Chavez, Regional Transition Representative (RTR), Region 5
•Ms. Jennifer Treadway, Region 4 Transition Representative

PS/RtI Technology and Learning Connections

The Problem Solving/Response to Intervention, Technology and Learning Connections (PS/RtI TLC) project is designed to improve student achievement through the alignment of technology, policy, and curriculum within a multi-tiered, universal education system. The project emphasizes the use of technology tools with features to increase academic engagement and reduce or remove barriers to learning across all areas of the curriculum. With a focus on students with disabilities and those who are struggling or at risk, the TLC project supports districts and schools in reducing achievement gaps by fostering evidence-based, effective instructional practices. This work engages all students in a structured problem-solving process to enhance learning outcomes. The project provides support to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), Local Assistive Technology Specialists (LATS), and FLDOE/BEESS IDEA-funded state projects, building capacity at the local and state levels to implement sustainable, high-impact practices that improve access, participation, and achievement for all learners.

Representatives Week 1:
• David Davis, Learning Architect
• Janet Goood, Director

Representatives Week 2:
• David Davis, Learning Architect
•Dr. Tara Jeffs, Assistant Director

Representatives Week 3:
• Janet Goood, Director
•Dr. Tara Jeffs, Assistant Director

Resource Materials and Technology Center for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (RMTC-DHH)

The Resource Materials and Technology Center for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (RMTC-DHH) works collaboratively with all Florida stakeholders to positively influence outcomes of students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) in preparation for college, career, and life. RMTC-DHH supports families and school personnel by researching current national and state initiatives, by procuring interventions, curricula, and assessments, and by utilizing data to assist stakeholders in implementing instructional practices.

Representatives Week 1:
•Ms. Carmelina Hollingsworth, Director
•Ms. Sara Tinti, Deaf Education & Training Specialist

Representatives Week 2:
•Ms. Carmelina Hollingsworth, Director
•Ms. Sara Tinti, Deaf Education & Training Specialist

Representatives Week 3:
•Ms. Carmelina Hollingsworth, Director
•Ms. Sara Tinti, Deaf Education & Training Specialist

SAS EVAAS (FL VAM)

We support educators across Florida with teacher growth and student achievement data through the FL VAM Visualization Tool for K-12 districts, schools, and teachers. Our passion is helping educators make data-informed decisions that improve student outcomes. Public schools in Florida already have access to this data. Visit us to learn how it can help you identify effective practices, understand students' needs, and plan professional learning.

Representatives Week 1:
•Dr. Jonte' Hill, Educator Support Specialist
•Mr. Christopher Maxwell, Educator Support Specialist
•Mr. Jason McGeorge, Educator Support Specialist

Representatives Week 2:
•Dr. Jonte' Hill, Educator Support Specialist
•Mr. Christopher Maxwell, Educator Support Specialist
•Mr. Jason McGeorge, Educator Support Specialist

Representatives Week 3:
•Dr. Jonte' Hill, Educator Support Specialist
•Mr. Christopher Maxwell, Educator Support Specialist
•Mr. Jason McGeorge, Educator Support Specialist

The B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coaches

The B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coaches, a new statewide resource dedicated to strengthening mathematics instruction and improving student outcomes. These coaches are grounded in Florida’s Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards for Mathematics and Florida’s Formula for Success, ensuring that every district, school and teacher has access to benchmarks-aligned, high-quality instructional support. To help your schools and teachers, the B.E.S.T. Mathematics Director and Coaches can provide the following support: In-person school visits One-on-One Coaching Support with B.E.S.T. Standards implementation Partnering with Consortiums to provide addition support Conducting mathematics Professional Learning opportunities

Representatives Week 1:
•Mrs. Jessica Beckford, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Mr. Bradley Hardesty, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Mrs. Julie Leofanti, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Ms. Amanda Price, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Ms. Devon Sobut, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach

Representatives Week 2:
•Mrs. Jessica Beckford, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Mrs. Jenn Corey, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Mr. Bradley Hardesty, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Mrs. Julie Leofanti, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Ms. Amanda Price, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Ms. Devon Sobut, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach

Representatives Week 3:
•Mrs. Jessica Beckford, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Mrs. Jenn Corey, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Mr. Bradley Hardesty, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Mrs. Julie Leofanti, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Ms. Amanda Price, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach
•Ms. Devon Sobut, B.E.S.T. Mathematics Coach

The Florida Problem Solving/RtI Project

The Florida Problem Solving/Response to Intervention (PS/RtI) Project is committed to supporting Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools to improve student outcomes through data driven problem solving within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). With a strong focus on improving results for all students, especially those with disabilities, the project offers a continuum of services to address LEA goals and needs.

Representatives Week 1:
• Kelley Steinmetz, Regional Coordinator

Representatives Week 2:
• Carlos Blaine, Regional Coordinator

Representatives Week 3:
• Lisa Yount, Regional Coordinator