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FDLRS Parent Services Communications, Newsletter
PA R E N T P R E S S
June 2016, Volume 15, Issue 4
Florida Diagnostic & Learning
Resources System (FDLRS)
A Newsletter for Parents of Students in Exceptional Education Program s
FDLRS Parent Services 4210 West Bay Villa Ave.
Tampa, FL 33611
Phone: (813) 837-7732
Go to the FDLRS website:
fdlrs.mysdhc.org and
Select the Parent Services link.
Inside this issue:
General Director Editorial 1
Excellence in Action 2-4
Transportation 5
Special Ed Connection 6
Resources 7
Area Office Contacts 8
Maryann Parks, General Director,
Exceptional Student Education
It is hard to believe the school year has come to an
end and the summer is approaching!!!
This is my 35th year of ending a school year and it is
always bitter sweet. Time goes by so fast and there
is so much that we need to do to make our students
prepared for life.
The teachers and staff at our schools and District work very hard during the year and deserve the time to
spend with family and friends. Our students can use the varied experiences they receive in the summer to
enhance their futures.
Parents and family members make the difference in the lives of Students with Disabilities and is the
number one contributing factor in success.
Take the time to enjoy your summer and before you know it the 2016-17 school year will be upon us. We
all can influence the path our students will take and I know we can do it together!!!
Have a great summer!
Excellence In Action
Excellence in Action awards recognize individuals who have made a
difference in the life of a student with special needs. Parents,
caregivers or students receiving Exceptional Student Education
(ESE) services through Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS)
nominate deserving individuals within the educational setting or
community groups and volunteers.
The awards ceremony was held at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre on
May 9th. Highlights of this wonderful event can be found on the
following pages.
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Administration
Renee Best Marisa Brody
Paulette English Focus Academy
Loretta Gallo-Lopez Catherine Lennard
Frances McCrimmon Annie Russell
Estelle Wolfman Bradley Woods Justin Youmans
Community/Other
Elizabeth Arroyo Min L. Howse Jessica Lack
Linda Lalonde Judy Moore
Jessica Rivera Michael Smith
Brenda Springer
Volunteers Kenny Eastman Rhonda Gentle
Billy & Carrie Jones Emma Nieuwenhoff
Beverly Smith
Instructional Support Staff Amanda Allbritton
Juli Baker Robert D'Agostino Shannon Ferguson Susana Hromalik James Landers
Ashley MacGuire Pamela K. White
General Education
Elementary Teacher Melinda Abbinante Amanda Batastini
Teresa Baxter Carmen Borders
Terri Burgess Kathleen Burken
Estelle Cadiz Sabrina Carver
Heidi Cates
Transportation Karla Bowick Shirley Kelly
Angela G. Lewis Pam Rhoads
Melanie Younglove
ESE Pre-K Teacher Alison Barney Susan Beasley
Melissa Boucher Catherine Cheuvront
Kathy Cowart Jacqueline Cuervo
Donna Daly Amy DeGeorge Phyllis Driggers Claudine French
Tonya Green Lisa Haynes Paula Heim Mary Hunter
Margaret Jaap Kelly Jabaut
Jill Lamb Jennifer Langlass Jennifer Leoncini Stephanie Loebel
Jamilla Mility Tayler Morris Dalina Nunez
Erin Sapp Amy Schaediger Christen Sinyard
Amy Solomon Shannon Sturgeon Tara Tallon-Stone
Carla Vera Thornbrough Christopher White
Marcy White
Therapist Brenda Auciello Fay Bergeron Sarah Hardin
Vanessa Hurtado Elizabeth Isabel Deborah Kugler
Randie LeRoy-Cleary Pamela Mueller Barbara Reeves
Kathy Riggs-Stites Michele Rudacille
Catherine Salamun Jessica Tariche Patricia Tope Anita Williams
ESE Elementary Teacher
Jeffrey Aguilar Angela Alves
Melody Amabile Kelly Apple
Jennifer Billor Lael Blake
ESE High School – Graduation Teacher
Angela M. Bennett David Bern
Amber Dame Tania Drotleff Scott Durham Lisa Gaspar
Samuel Gessman Tracy Giles
Mishon Glisson Randy Golomb Danielle Grier David Guido Miles Harris
Cheryl Harrison Pablo Isales, Jr.
Sheryl Koza Elizabeth Kraft Hollis Malberg
Daphanne McCray Candice Metcalf Christine Miller Al Mitchell, Jr. Ryan Morton
Ann Page Robert Pizzio Jason Pliego
Kelly Simmons Jessica Spell Ricki Tierney
Tina Triantafyllopoulos Thomas Wilhour Monica Young
ESE Middle School Teacher
Kourtney Barnum Deborah Blackwell Owensby
Gregory Campbell DesaRay Cochran
Lori Green Megan Jarvis Tonya Mathes Paula Polson
Megan Rodgers Tamara Stephens
Kyle Van Vlack
General Education Secondary Teachers Lisa Colon
Shiela DeDiego Leanne Fink
Christopher Gries Lisa Hammond
April Hasley Jonnice Hewitt
Lorna Holtz
ESE Elementary Teacher (con’t)
Kerri Anne Bogart Danielle Boyd
Bonnie Brownell Jessica Buchs
Nicholas B. Carullo Jennifer Cunningham
Nina Czaja Michelle Daley
Cassandra E. Davis Karen Dunwody Yvonne Edwards Rhonda Glover
Lori Green Stephanie Haas
Kirby Hall Michelle Hawkins
Kimberly Hendricks Terri Hollifield Tricia Hoyle
Patricia Jackson Kristina Jantzen Yaritza Jefferson Jennifer Kobuta
Hannah LaMendola Alyse Lampert Dana Laskey
Suray Lima Tejera Victoria Martinez
Teresa Martinkovic Heidi Maurer-Stalley
Mircheny McCoy Shannon Meyer Judith Monaco Wanda Morales
Diana Napier Jennifer Notel Brandy Odea
Edward Patzner Sharon Perez
Mackenzie Roberts Leah Robertson Colleen Rockey Terry Rodriguez Jared Rothfarb Brooke Rueth Debra Schieler Jamie Schwartz Caroline Smith
Stephanie Sorensen Alyssa Szymanski
Natalie Travis Lori Van Allen
Carrie Varnadoe Elizabeth Ventura Colon
Monica Wetherington Meaghan Windisch
Rana Al Bashir
Nominees
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Administration
Focus Academy Educational Staff
Community/Other
Brenda Springer
Bell Shoals Baptist Church
HOPE Special Needs Ministry
Transportation
Angela G. Lewis
Young Middle Magnet
Volunteer
Kenny Eastman
Buddy Baseball
Instructional Support Staff
James Landers
Plant High School
Therapist
Fay Bergeron
Riverview Elementary
ESE Pre-K Teacher
Phyllis Driggers
Grady Elementary
ESE Elementary Teacher
Alyssa Szymanski
Apollo Beach Elementary
ESE Middle School Teacher
Kourtney Barnum
Walker Middle School
ESE High School—Graduation Teacher
Mishon Glisson
Sickles High School
General Education Elementary Teacher
Melinda Abbinante
Apollo Beach Elementary
General Education Secondary Teacher
Robert Marasco, Lt. Colonel, Air Force (ret) &
William Robinson , Master Sergeant, Air Force
Sickles High School
Support Staff
Maria Gabriela Oberti
Riverview Elementary
General Education Secondary Teachers (con’t)
Michael Hosea Annmarie Hostia
Maggie Johnson-Weaver Nicole Kennedy
Taylor Kowalewski Molly Kraus
Cristina Lanuez Melissa Martinez Louise Melendi Louis Mooney Jean Nickola
Melissa Patterson-Frigo Sheri Perdue
Amber Roberts Provy Slade
Juan M. Torres Kristy A. Williams
Samuel Brown Brooke Carleton Wayne Ceallaigh
Daniel Guerra Cheryl Hicks Kristen Land
Robert Marasco William Robinson Thomas Simpson
Katrina Washington
Support Staff Lori Abbas
Brandy Allen Nancy Concepcion
Avril Coppola Marla Defalco Ronald Garcia
Nadra Syeda Gardezi Romeaka Gray Jaime Harbour
Marqui Hill Latwanda Johnson
Teresa Kulp Daniel Marcantonio
Carreen Massey Cepeda McKay
Cindi Nunes Maria Gabriela Oberti
Danielle Piazza Jessica Puente Shirley Rojas
Elizabeth Romero Evelyn Salisbury
Tender May Vang Lynn Vicciardo
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Special Award Winners
Community Award
Michael Smith
Walmart
Millie Bucy Positive Parent Involvement Award
Bill & Carrie Jones
Dr. Jack R. Lamb Distinguished
Leadership Award
Sheryl Koscso
ESE Supervisor, Area 7
Circle of Influence Award
Susan Burkett
Principal,
Bloomingdale High School
Thank you to Howard W. Blake High School photography students for volunteering their time and talents
Sherlyn Davila, Tristan Underwood, and Andrea Vizcaino
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Transportation
Your Family Can Help Keep the Wheels on the Bus Turning!
It’s hard to believe summer is upon us and before we know it school will be out! Many of your
children will be attending Extended School Year (ESY) while others may not. Either way, in order to
best serve you, we need your help! Here’s what you can do:
It is imperative that you keep your child’s school up to date regarding any address
changes for Extended School Year (ESY) or the coming school year. Be sure to call
the school before stopping in, as there are school closures over the summer.
Keep your child’s school up to date regarding any medical conditions or changes to
their medical condition. Your ESE contact at the school, teacher or school nurse will
share this information with all necessary parties.
Remind your children of the importance of bus safety and talk about bus safety at
home.
Practice street safety in your community.
Provide ideas to your child to help keep them busy while riding the bus. Some
examples are: counting cars, looking for specific colors/make/models of cars,
license plate searches, safety signs along the way, counting stops, seek and find,
word searches…. Let your driver and attendant know about these helpful games!
Get to know your child’s bus driver and attendant and keep open lines of
communication and inform them of any important information regarding your child.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding transportation, reach out to your
ESE contact at the school.
School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. The district accords preference in selection, retention, and
promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX
nondiscrimination regulations and requirements: Mark West, General Manager of Employee Relations, Title IX Coordinator. 813-272-4227; [email protected]; Division
of Human Resources, 901 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33602. An alternate point of contact for complaints of discrimination or harassment may be directed to the Office
of Professional Standards at 813-840-7128.
For more information or publication assistance, please contact Karin Davis-Thompson via email or at 813-840-7059.
The Parent Press is designed to be an informational source for parents of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students. In addition to Hillsborough County Public School
supports and services, the Parent Press strives to offer as much information as possible from community agencies and groups that provide services to persons
with disabil ities.
Vision
Preparing students for life
Mission
To provide an education and the supports that enable each
student to excel as a successful and responsible citizen.
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Special Ed Connection
Making the
Do you have a child with a disability of school age in Florida?
Learn where to find resources to help your child benefit from special education services at the
Special Ed Connection®
These resources include:
A better understanding of special education topics.
A way to be more actively involved in meeting the special education needs of your
student.
Smart Starts, a quick way to gain a better understanding of almost 450 special
education topics, federal regulations, case law, assistive technology, and how the
special education law applies to your family member.
Special Ed Online Dictionary, which contains straightforward, easily understood
definitions of more than 1,400 widely used terms.
News and Updates, which can help you stay current on the latest news and
developments in the special education community.
Special Ed Round-Ups, an easy way to quickly access the latest news on hundreds of
special education issues from autism to bullying to postsecondary transition and more.
The Florida Department of Education is proud to provide access to the Special Ed
Connection® at no cost to families of students with disabilities. To find out how you can gain
access to this valuable resource visit the web at:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/parent-info
Local Contact Information:
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) – Hillsborough
Debbie Valdes, telephone 813-837-7733; email [email protected];
website http://fdlrs.mysdhc.org/
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Resources
Get Connected!
Don’t Miss Out on News & Events!
The FDLRS-ESE Parent Newsletter contains FDLRS Parent
Services upcoming events, community events, and information
related to Students with Disabilities and their families.
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Student Early Release Dates
Each Monday—One Hour Early Release
Last Day of School—2.5 Hours Early
For other important dates go to:
http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/calendar/
School Starts Wednesday,
August 10, 2016
Benefits of Summer Reading
Every day reading increases fluency and confidence.
Time spent reading increases vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills.
Reading every day helps students form a positive habit, increasing the likelihood they will establish the value of
lifelong literacy.
Hillsborough County Public Schools Library Media Services Resources
Hillsborough County Public Schools offers reading resources from home like Axis 360 and MyOn. Go to our website for more information
and how to log on at http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/doc/606
Axis 360: ebook library with elementary, middle school, high school and adult education collections. Students and
teachers may check out from home or school using a computer, tablet or smart phone with an Internet
connection.
MyOn: a collection of over 4000 multi-user ebooks students can read from home or school using a computer or
tablet with an Internet connection.
Also available you can find our recommended 2016 Summer Reading lists at http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/doc/54
The Florida Department of Education created the Just Take 20 campaign to provide
K-12 Florida families with practical, easy-to-implement reading activities that establish literacy
as a lifelong value. Visit http://www.justtake20.org/ for more information.
Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers books and
ebooks and offers many events, including storytime, shows, classes, movies
and much more. Visit your local library for more information or visit online at
http://hcplc.org/.
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County School Board April Griffin, Chair
Cindy Stuart, Vice Chair
Doretha W. Edgecomb
Sally A. Harris
Carol W. Kurdell
Melissa Snively
Susan L. Valdes
Superintendent of Schools
Jeff Eakins
Assistant Superintendent,
Student Services
Wynne Tye
General Director,
Exceptional Student Education
Maryann Parks
www.sdhc.k12.fl.us
Area 1 Maribeth Brooks 272-3800
Area Superintendent
Dee Ward 272-3796
ESE Supervisor
Carolina Beltran 837-7740
Parent Liaison
Blake, Jefferson, Plant, Robinson
D.W. Waters and feeder schools
Area 2
Lisa Yost 631-4050
Area Superintendent
Sharon Foster 631-4056
ESE Supervisor
Mary Merryday 406-8683
Parent Liaison
Alonso, Leto, Sickles, Steinbrenner
High and feeder schools
Area 3
Brenda Grasso 558-1406
Area Superintendent
Carol Pauline 558-1412
ESE Supervisor
Vacant 837-7732
Parent Liaison
Freedom, Gaither, King, Wharton
High and feeder schools
Area 4
Henry Washington 558-1100
Area Superintendent
Mikki Kenny 558-1097
ESE Supervisor
Paula Thomas 837-7734
Parent Liaison
Chamberlain, Hillsborough,
Middleton High and feeder schools
Area 5
Sherrie Sikes 744-8630
Area Superintendent
Shelley Cedola-Hayes
ESE Supervisor 744-8636
Vacant 837-7732
Parent Liaison
Bloomingdale, Newsome, Spoto High
and feeder schools
Area 6
Jerry Jackson 707-7050
Area Superintendent
Michele McFarland 707-7056
ESE Supervisor
LaKeesha Shipman-Hines
Parent Liaison 707-7436
Durant, Plant City, Strawberry Crest
High and feeder schools
Area 7
Sharon Morris 740-3711
Area Superintendent
Sheryl Koscso 740-3717
ESE Supervisor
Beth Jenner Lubeck
Parent Liaison 740-3717 x228
Armwood, Brandon, Tampa Bay
Tech. High and feeder schools
Area 8
Marcos Murillo 658-1970
Area Superintendent
Jo Jennings 658-1981
ESE Supervisor
Doris Jeffries 658-1981
Parent Liaison
East Bay, Lennard,
Riverview High and feeder schools
FDLRS
Michael Levine, FDLRS Supervisor: 837-7777, [email protected]
Debbie Valdes, FDLRS Parent Services Program Manager: 837-7733, [email protected]
Corinne Smith, FDLRS Parent Services Communications: 837-7732, [email protected]