What's Happening in ESE in March

March 14: End of 3rd Grading Period

March 17-21: Spring Break, Teacher/Student Holiday

March 24: Teacher Workday/Student Holiday

March 25: Classes Resume; First Day of 4th Grading Period

The Florida Department of Education Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Survey is open to all parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) receiving ESE services from preschool through grade 12. It is not intended for parents of students receiving only gifted services through an educational plan (EP). Students with disabilities aged 18 or older may complete this survey. The survey is available for completion until June 30, 2025. If you have more than one child with an IEP, please complete one survey for each child. The survey can be accessed at 2025 ESE Parent Survey

You can also access the survey using the QR code below!

March 5th: Lunch and Learn hosted by Family Network on Disabilities at 11:30 AM via Zoom. The topic will be "Nuts and Bolts of Self-Advocacy". "Nuts and Bolts of Self Advocacy" will provide you with information on what a self-advocate is and how you can become one. You will also learn about the groups of people who can help you find the services you need to have a life that's better and happier. In order to attend this workshop, you must first register to receive the Zoom link. Use the following link to register...Lunch and Learn Zoom Registration Link

March 6: RESCHEDULED Afternoon Insights hosted by Family Network on Disabilities at 2:00 PM via Zoom. The topic will be the continuation of the IDEA Series covering "The Power of Parent Participation & Procedural Safeguards". One of IDEA's principles is the right of parents to participate in educational decision-making regarding their child with a disability. In this workshop, participants learn how very specific IDEA is concerning what school systems must do to ensure that parents can participate if they so choose. In order to attend this workshop, you must first register to receive the Zoom link. Use the following link to register... RESCHEDULED Afternoon Insights Zoom Registration Link

March 12: Afternoon Insights hosted by Family Network on Disabilities at 4:30 PM via Zoom. The topic with be "Nuts and Bolts of Self Determination". Students who have self-determination skills have a stronger chance of being successful by self-determined. Some major components of self-determination are: knowledge of self and others, personal management, effective communication, self-advocacy, advocacy within systems, decision-making, goal setting, and problem-solving. These experiences help a young person test his or her strengths as a self-advocate. In order to attend this workshop, you must first register to receive the Zoom link. Use the following link to register...

.Afternoon Insights Zoom Registration Link

All workshops and events are open to all parents and families throughout the district!

Special Needs Screenings present movies in a sensory friendly with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles are welcome. Special Needs Screenings are shown on select Saturdays at 11:00am at all SMG locations unless noted otherwise. Tickets are available at the Box Office only as early as the Wednesday prior to these screenings. Tickets are free to all attendees and seating is first come, first served. Parental guidance is suggested.

This month's featured films are Captain America: Brave New World and The Unbreakable Boy on March 1 and Snow White on March 29!