November 17, 2020 - November 20, 2020.
This year's FLPEPPI will include both live and recorded: (1) Evidence-based content and strategies around targeted areas of inclusive postsecondary education and capacity building (2) Networking and extended learning opportunities (3) Facilitated team planning to assess their current strengths and needs in order to plan for the future. There is no registration fee to attend this free event hosted by the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities. This event will be hosted using Whova.
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Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs Midyear Check and Connect Institute has been cancelled
Due to travel restrictions and social distancing practices, the Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs Midyear Check and Connect Institute, including Florida College and Career Transition Clubs Annual Meeting and Post-Institute Workshop from June 23-26, 2020 is cancelled. Please stay tuned! The Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities is exploring how critical components of the Institute can be delivered in alternative formats during the same time frame.
FloridaPEPPI Fall 2019 Breakout Content Session Slides
The presentation slides from the three breakout content sessions, opening keynote, and closing keynote are available to download in the following link. Please notice all the files are in a PDF format and will require the appropriate software to open it.
Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities Informational Webinars
The Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities will offer informational webinars the first Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. EST. The title and host of each webinar will be available on our Upcoming Events section as well as the registration link for those interested. We will record the webinar and post the video in our YouTube channel.
July 18, 2018. ChampionsGate Resort Orlando, Florida
This presentation will take place between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Osceola A Conference Room. The 2016 enactment of the Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program Act is making meaningful change in the lives of students with intellectual disabilities in all types of postsecondary education settings: universities, state colleges and district technical centers and colleges. During the presentation Dr. Kohler will explain how the Act is being implemented, grant and scholarship availability, and model programs striving to improve postsecondary outcomes for our young people with unique abilities.
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July 18, 2018 - July 22, 2018. Tallahassee, FL
FCSUA will participate at the 2018 Florida Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) represented by Dr. W. Drew Andrews, Technical Assistance Coordinator. The YLF for Students with Disabilities is a unique leadership-training program for high school students with disabilities.
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July 15, 2018 - July 18, 2018. St. Louis, Missouri
3rd Summer Institute to train the trainers in mentor and tutor training programs. The goal is to provide the training and tools for developing programs for mentors and tutors that meet professional standards and best practices. Attendees will have the opportunity to work in small groups and benefit from in-depth, personalized interaction with the instructors. FCSUA will be participate on the Institute as well as IHE team members from the FPCTP Project ACCESS at Florida Keys Community College, FPCTP STAGE at Indian River State College and the FPCTP Inclusive Education Services at University of Central Florida.
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July 12, 2018. University of Central Florida, Orlando
The Florida Centre for Students with Unique Abilities participated at The 2018 Annual Hartwick Symposium as a vendor. The 2018 Annual Hartwick Symposium Series is a set of annual symposiums conducted to meet the needs of students with intellectual disability, families, and professionals. The 2018 Annual Hartwick Symposium: Secondary and Family Focus will take place from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM respectively. The Family Focus Symposium is to inform families and students of postsecondary options and resources leading to employment and career opportunities for students with intellectual disability and the Secondary Symposium is for secondary educators to learn about Florida’s postsecondary options and resources for students with intellectual disability.
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June 26, 2018 - June. 28, 2018. Disney's Coronado Spring Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Dr. Paula Kohler, Executive Director of Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities will be offering the presentation: "Pathways to Success for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities through Postsecondary Education". The session will be part of the Transition From School to Adult Life Conference Strand.
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