As we prepare for the reopening of schools in Florida, please know that the Institute for Small and Rural Districts (ISRD) is here to support you, your school district, and your community in any way that we can. As educators, we are all anxiously hoping that our local and national conditions improve as we begin our journey into uncharted waters. We know that you have worked tirelessly to explore every viable option to keep your students and teachers safe as we return to traditional, brick and mortar instruction. Thank you for your commitment to overcoming the challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. We appreciate your passion and determination to provide the best possible solutions to promote student safety and success. We welcome your questions, comments, and concerns as schools reopen and are committed to finding answers, resources, and solutions to any issues that may arise.

We are pleased to announce that Kellie Guilfoyle will be joining our team as the ISRD Program Coordinator. Kellie comes to us with over 20 years of experience in education, serving in many roles including teacher, school counselor, and assistant principal. Kellie will be located at the Heartland Educational Consortium in Lake Placid. She is excited to diligently serve all of ISRD's member districts, lab schools, and charter schools with a strong focus on those in the Heartland region. Please join us in welcoming Kellie to the ISRD team!

Click HERE to view the ISRD COVID-19 Livebinder. (Access Key: Success)

Click HERE to view FDLRS/NEFEC Resouces for Virtual Teaching/Home Schooling

Click HERE to view the BEESS Discretionary Projects Virtual Instructional Resources for Educators database.

Click HERE to view NEFEC's Resources for Schools and Parents to Support COVID-19 Instructional Continuity.

Click HERE to view "The Buzz", a weekly memo produced by the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS).

Special Ed Connection® is here to help you navigate the everchanging landscape of COVID-19 and provide the necessary resources and tools to support you as you serve your special education students with fidelity. Special Ed Connection® is provided to your district/organization by the Florida Department of Education / Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services. Log in to your account at www.specialedconnection.com and check out: The return to school and COVID-19: Special Ed Connection® content to aid in your planning.  

Click HERE to view the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) website for Schools and Childcare Programs. Free printable posters and graphics are available to promote social distancing and other healthy behaviors to reduce the spread of germs.