Exceptional Student Education
Customer Service Policy
The Department for Exceptional Student Education encourages collaboration among all stakeholders through being courteous, friendly, and approaching each interaction with the goal of removing barriers to learning for students with disabilities.
We encourage our families to use the Onflo (formerly Let's Talk) link when they have questions or concerns. Our team will research how best to support and provide needed follow-up. Utilizing this system will help our team analyze trends, drive professional learning for our schools, and determine technical assistance needs.
Per Osceola County School Board Rule 9.60(VI), all non-Osceola School District Employees, and Osceola School District Employees without badges must check in with the front desk staff of Administrative Building 1(two-story brick building) located at:
817 Bill Beck Boulevard
Kissimmee, FL 34744
Once checked in, you may proceed to the department's physical location at:
805 Bill Beck Boulevard
Kissimmee, FL 34744
Phone: 407-343-8700
Fax: 407-343-8626
Director for
Exceptional Student Education
Our Mission
The Department for Exceptional Student Education will provide a spectrum of innovative support that helps to inspire students with disabilities to reach their highest potential as responsible, productive citizens.
Latest News
Studio Movie Grill Special Needs Screenings
Studio Movie Grill Sunset Walk hosts special needs screenings monthly!
Here is a list of upcoming moves:
- October 3: Forgotten Island
- November 14: The Cats Out of the Bag
- December 5: Hexed
- January 9: Avengers Doomsday
- January 16: The Angry Birds Movie 3
All shows are at 11:00 AM. The box office opens at 10:00 AM the day of the show for tickets.
Special Needs Screenings are FREE for all family members of guests with special needs! Tickets are
available at the Box Office as early as the Wednesday before showtime.
FREE Books from New Worlds Reading Initiative
The New Worlds Reading Initiative strives to improve literacy among Florida students by providing families with the tools to read and grow at home.
For more information, please visit this LINK.
New Worlds Scholarship Accounts Program
Effective July 1, 2023, the New Worlds Scholarship Accounts Program expanded eligibility to include public school students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 5 who:
have a substantial deficiency in either reading or mathematics;
exhibit characteristics of dyslexia or dyscalculia; or scored below a Level 3 on the statewide, standardized English Language Arts (ELA) or Mathematics assessment in the prior school year.
The eligible expenditures for reimbursement are: instructional materials, curriculum, tuition and fees for part-time tutoring services; fees for specialized summer education programs designed to improve reading, literacy, or mathematics skills; and fees for after-school education programs designed to improve reading, literacy, or mathematics skills.
For more information on the scholarship, please visit this LINK
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Links to Resources
ESE Overview of Changes 25-26 (3.11.25)
ESE 2025-26 Additional Updates (4.8.25)
Teacher & Staff FAQ - ESE Enhancements
Program Hubs by School 2026-27
FIN (formerly Florida Inclusion Network)
Tools for Families - F.A.C.T Folio
Tools for Staff - Available Professional Learning Opportunities
Share Your Great Spotlight Videos
PM Wells Helps Their Students Shine
Hickory Tree Elementary's ESE Taskforce
Kacie Rosario Helps Students with Disabilities Shine at Neptune Middle
Kowboy Kouriers at Osceola High School