FDLRS/Heartland - Parent Services
FDLRS Heartland Parent Services provides information, training, and support to districts and families, in order to promote effective parent participation in the education of children who are exceptional and/or have special needs.
Parent services include assistance in the development of family friendly programs, training and support for services for children with disabilities, and the support of partnerships between schools and parents to support student achievement.
The goals of Parent Services are:
- Providing families with information and guidance on how to access educational and community services
- Emphasizing partnerships between schools and community support services
- Strengthening home-school relationship by facilitating positive pro-active communication between families and educators
- Increasing awareness of family issues and concerns in school and communities
FDLRS Heartland Parent Service Specialists:
Rebecca Cox (863) 531-0444 x232 Email
Joyce Dean (863) 531-0444 x231 Email
For more information on Parent Services in your particular school area,
you can contact each district's Parent Liaison:
DeSoto County - TBA
Glades County - Vivian Bennett (863) 946-0202 Email
Hendry County - Marta Cervantes (863) 983-1507 Email
Highlands County - Saundra Bass (863) 471-5740 Email
