Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System (FDLRS)
Gwen Lipscomb, FDLRS Coordinator
Phone Number: (754) 321-3466
E-mail: Gwen.Lipscomb@browardschools.com
The Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) provides an array of instructional support services to exceptional student education programs in school districts statewide. The Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) collaborates with all districts and schools to provide customized services and supports ensuring all students with disabilities have the same educational, social, and future opportunities as their peers.
FDLRS provides the following programs and services for individuals working with students with disabilities (SWD), their families, and support agencies:
- Assist in the location, identification, evaluation and initiation of appropriate education or other needed services for children and youth, birth through 21 years of age who have, or are at risk of developing, special unique needs and are not enrolled in public school. (Child Find)
- Plan collaboratively with school districts and other professional development entities to provide information, professional development and technical assistance and follow-up related to effective instructional strategies. (Human Resource Development)
- Assist school districts and families who have children who are exceptional or have special or unique needs to develop effective partnerships allowing shared responsibility to improve the education of all children and youth. (Parent Services)
- Assist and support school district professional staff and families of students with disabilities in the appropriate use of assistive and instructional technology, assistive technology (AT), related services, universal design principles and technology that enhance learning and communication. (Technology)
In partnership with districts, FIN facilitates the implementation of best practices for inclusive education through:
- Data-driven, student-focused planning and problem-solving across districts and schools.
- Data-driven professional development and technical assistance to increase knowledge and skills of district and school personnel.
- Coaching and resources for district and school personnel to build and sustain capacity.
- Sharing information to build collaborative relationships between families, schools, and districts.
The "JUST DO IT...I DID!" Campaign was created in 1999 by the Exceptional Student Learning Support Division to recognize and honor the exemplary achievements of students with disabilities. The campaign is held in conjunction with the Disability History and Awareness Weeks with schools being encouraged to identify, through a nomination process, students with disabilities who have shown improvement and noticeable achievement in a variety of areas. Click here for more information.