The Great State of Florida Education

Mission Statement:

Dr. Eric J. Smith, Florida Department of Education

The Department of Education is here to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by providing them with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities, and to maintain an accountability system that measures student progress.

Commissioner@fldoe.org

Home Education is a parent-directed educational option that satisfies the requirement for regular school attendance. Florida Laws protecting home education became effective in 1985. Parents have the freedom to determine their child's educational path and the plan for reaching their goals. Students have the opportunity to explore and learn at their own pace, in any location or at any time. Home education students are able to enter institutions of higher learning and are eligible to participate in the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. More than 60,000 students in approximately 42,000 families are in Home Education Programs throughout Florida.

Mission:

Increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by providing them with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities, and to maintain an accountability system that measures student progress toward the following goals:

• Highest student achievement
• Seamless articulation and maximum access
• Skilled workforce and economic development
• Quality efficient services

Vision:

The Florida Department of Education is committed to changing the culture of our schools from PreK to postsecondary by raising the ceiling and raising the floor to better enable our students for success in the 21st century.

Dr. Frances Haithcock
Chancellor, Public Schools
325 West Gaines Street, Room 1502
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400

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Chancellor Haithcock

Dr. Frances Haithcock
Chancellor, Public Schools
325 West Gaines Street, Room 1502
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400


Phone: (850) 245-0509
Chancellor.Haithcock@fldoe.org

Message from the Public Schools Chancellor

Thank you for taking the time to visit the Department of Education's Web pages. Our team is dedicated to ensuring a high-quality educational experience for all students and providing Florida's teachers and principals the training and tools they need to increase student achievement.

Everywhere you look, big things are happening for Florida’s schools and student achievement is on the rise.

In the Division of Public Schools web pages, you will find information on initiatives for Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Services; Student Achievement; Educator Quality; Early Learning; and Just Read, Florida!. I encourage you to visit the links to the left for information on specific services.

I am pleased to be a part of the Florida education team, as Florida is indeed leading the nation. It is an honor to serve Florida’s students, parents, teachers, and administrators as the Chancellor.

Chancellor’s Presentations

Blind Babies Program Child Nutrition Early Learning: For Parents (VPK) FLKRS - Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener Lit2Go (Online service of Florida’s Educational Technology Clearinghouse) Reading Tips Beginning Reading (PDF) SRUSS - School Readiness Uniform Screening System Standards SUNLINK Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award Program Teacher Certification Requirements VPK Provider Readiness Rates

The Ongoing Story of Florida Education Reform

Florida Educational System

Rap on Florida Education

Core State Standards Initiative

Race To The Top With Barak!

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