Is your child receiving special education services? 

The Florida Department of Education is proud to provide access to Special Ed Connection ® at no cost to families of individuals with disabilities who are enrolled in special education programs.

Gain a better understanding of special education processes and learn how to help your child benefit from special education services by accessing Special Ed Connection ®. Here are just a few of the resources waiting for you:

News and updates on the latest news and developments in the special education community.

• Tools that can help you learn how to be more actively involved in meeting the special education needs of your family member.
• Smart Starts that provide a quick way to gain a better understanding of almost 450 special education topics, federal regulations, case law, assistive technology, and how the special education law applies to your family member.
• A Special Ed Online Dictionary that lists more than 1400 widely-used terms with straightforward, easily-understood definitions.
• Special Ed Round-Ups that offer a fast and easy way to quickly access best practices on hundreds of special education issues from autism to bullying to post-secondary transition and more.