Mission This comprehensive, statewide project is designed to identify and disseminate
information about resources, professional development, and research related
to current and emerging effective instructional practices.
The ultimate goals are to provide information leading to appropriate training,
products, and other resources that provide benefits and appropriate outcomes
for all students, including students with disabilities.
Audience
The immediate target groups are special and general education teachers of students
with disabilities served in exceptional student education programs, students
with disabilities eligible under Section 504, and students at risk for referral
to programs for students with disabilities. The ultimate beneficiaries
will be the students themselves.
Method
The professional development models currently and previously supported through
the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services will be evaluated
with an emphasis on determining the extent to which each model affects student
outcomes. Information about training opportunities and materials will
be provided online and in print to all key stakeholders. The entire
project will be evaluated by the participants, the Bureau, and an external evaluator.
Project
CENTRAL is funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Education.
