September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The links below provide valuable information and resources for families.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/suicide-prevention
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml#part_153176
During the first two weeks of October, Florida celebrates Disability Awareness Weeks
For more information on Disability History and Awareness go to the following links:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/parent-info/disability-history-awareness.stml
https://www.paec.org/disabilityhistoryawareness/
kterrell@hardee.k12.fl.us
Mailing: P.O. Box 1678, Wauchula, Florida 33873
Location: 200 South Florida Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 Phone - 863 773-9058 Fax - 863 773-4614
The primary goal of the department is to ensure that our students are provided a Free, Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The Exceptional Student Education Department is always striving for academic success and we are committed to giving exceptional students the means of achieving success by delivering the highest quality of service and working on the goals as specified on each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
A full continuum of programs and related services are offered to students from preschool through high school in accordance with their Individual Educational Plans (IEP).
The Exceptional Student Education Department and grounds are a Tobacco Free Campus.
School Psychologists: (863) 773-9058
Alicia Jefferson-Walker ajefferson@hardee.k12.fl.us
Dr. Brett Stoltz bstoltz@hardee.k12.fl.us
Margaret Collins mcollins@hardee.k12.fl.us
Staffing Specialists:
Angela Spornraft aspornraft@hardee.k12.fl.us (863) 773-9058
Sarah Parks sparks@hardee.k12.fl.us (863) 773-9058
Speech/Language Pathologists:
Shannon Beattie sbeattie@hardee.k12.fl.us (863) 773-3147
Andrea Concha aconcha@hardee.k12.fl.us (863) 375-2288
Laina Palmer lpalmer@hardee.k12.fl.us (863) 773-2183
Katie Moye kamoye@hardee.k12.fl.us (863) 773-3141
Joyce Oliver-Fulse jfulse@hardee.k12.fl.us (863) 735-1221
Other ESE Personnel: (863) 773-9058
Amanda Blas, Teacher of Visually Impaired ablas@hardee.k12.fl.us
Gina Neuhofer, FDLRS Child Find Specialist gneuhofer@hardee.k12.fl.us
Donna Raney, Occupational Therapist draney@hardee.k12.fl.us
Christopher Martinez, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant cmartinez@hardee.k12.fl.us
School-Based Mental Health Providers: (863) 773-9058
Vickie Belcher, Licensed Mental Health Counselor vbelcher@hardee.k12.fl.us
Micah Hendrickson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor mhendrickson@hardee.k12.fl.us
Carla O'Donovan, Social Worker codonovan@hardee.k12.fl.us.
Support Staff: (863) 773-9058
Margarita Olvera, ESE District Office Manager molvera@hardee.k12.fl.us
Kim Lowe, ESE Data Coordinator klowe@hardee.k12.fl.us
Kerry Terrell
ESE Director
863-773-9058 Ext:1324
Angela Spornraft
ESE Staffing Specialist
863-773-9058 ext.1326
Teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
863-773-9058
Dr. Brett Stoltz
School Psychologist
863-773-9058 Ext:1329
Sarah Parks
ESE Staffing Specialist
863-773-9058 ext. 1369
Donna Raney
Occupational Therapist
863-773-9058 ext. 1330
Micah Hendrickson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
863-773-9058 Ext:1350
Alicia Jefferson-Walker
School Psychologist
863-773-9058 Ext:1328
Amanda Blas
ESE/Teacher of the Visually Impaired/AT
863-773-9058 ext.1331
Christopher Martinez
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
863-773-9058 ext. 1352
Margarita Olvera
Office Manager
863-773-9058 ext. 1323
Documents
- 2020-2021 Hardee Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan
- Warning Signs of Suicide - Spanish
- Warning Signs of Suicide - English
- Mental Wellness Tips
- How to Care for Yourself while Practicing Social Distancing
- Online Learning - Benefits and Barriers
- Infographic-Reporting Abuse During Covid-19
- Hardee PS, RtI and MTSS Manual (August_2011)
- Family Cafe 2020
- Hardee Parent Resources English-Spanish
- DCF Statewide Local Child Welfare Contact Map
- What is Exceptional Student Education for Students Who are Gifted
- McKay Scholarship Letter 2019-2020 - Haitian-Creole
- What is Exceptional Student Education for Students with Disabilities (Spanish)
- What is Exceptional Student Education for Students with Disabilities
- What is Exceptional Student Education for Students wiith Disabilities (Creole)
- Suicide Things to Know and Say
- Substance Use and Abuse Health Education Implementation Plan
- Procedural Safeguards English (05-2014)
- Section 504 Manual (October 2017)
- Procedural Safeguards Spanish (05-2014)
- Procedural Safeguards Creole (05-2014)
- Procedural Safeguards English (05-2014)
- Preventing Youth Suicide Tips for Parents and Educators
- Parent Information for Intensive Interventions
- Prevencion del suicidio juvenil consejos para padres y educadores
- Parent Information for Students Receiving Intensive Interventions
- MTSS Family Brochure (English)
- Parent Guide MTSS
- MTSS Family Brochure (Haitian-Creole)
- MTSS Family Brochure (Spanish)
- Mental and Emotional Health Education Implementation Plan
- McKay Scholarship Letter 2019-2020 - Spanish
- Bullying, Cyberbullying and Harassment Policy
- McKay Scholarship Letter 2019-2020 - English
- ferpa_parents_pd
- Home Education Packet
- ESE Parent Survey 2019-2020 (Haitian-Creole)
- Hardee PS, RTI and MTSS Manual
- ESE Parent Survey 2019-2020 (English)
- ESE Parent Survey 2019-2020 (Spanish)
- Hardee County Revised AntiBullying 2014
- Disability Etiquette 101
- A Parents Introduction to ESE in Florida
- Child Trafficking Prevention Education Implementation Plan
Links
- Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) - Information
- Caring for Kids
- Florida KidCare
- Florida's 2018-2019 ESE Parent Survey
- Special Programs and Procedures Manual
- FDLRS SUNRISE (Polk and Hardee Counties)
- Covid 19 Support for Schools and Parents
- Positive Parenting Guide - English
- Guia de Crianza Positiva
- Stop Bullying Information
- Mental Health Information for Parents and Caregivers