Aprill 22, 2025
Atlantic High School, 1250 Reed Canal Rd, Port Orange, FL 32129
FSDB serves as a trusted resource throughout the state of Florida and beyond, providing comprehensive programs and services for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or deafblind, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
The goal of the FSDB Outreach Department is to increase awareness about the many campus-based and statewide programs and services offered by the School. These include but are not limited to the following:
Pre-K and K-12 educational programming tailored to the individualized needs of students.
Distance learning and statewide training opportunities.
Exhibits and presentations at local, regional, and statewide conferences.
Student evaluation services for school districts.
Expanded core curriculum academies available.
Expo-themed orientation to campus programs and services.
Parent/family engagement and training opportunities.
Early intervention services for families of children 0-5 years of age.
School-age outreach opportunities.
Campus tours for families of prospective students.
The FSDB Outreach Department works closely with district school leadership and special education personnel throughout the state of Florida with the goal of maximizing opportunities for student success.
Aprill 22, 2025
Atlantic High School, 1250 Reed Canal Rd, Port Orange, FL 32129
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June 14-16, 2025
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9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
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The Florida Hotel & Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32809
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Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
The best way to learn about FSDB is to set up a tour of the School campus in St. Augustine. Campus tours are individualized for families of prospective students and external stakeholders who have an interest in learning more about the School. Visitors will have the opportunity to see students at work in the classroom and in school-based enterprises. Tours are normally scheduled on Monday through Friday during regular class times.
The FSDB Outreach Department holds an Open House on the St. Augustine campus during the fall and spring months. Attendees learn about FSDB programs, watch various student performances from FSDB music groups and participate in a Question and Answer session with staff and students. Special guests include FSDB President Tracie C. Snow and D&B Designs, with unique gifts and apparel.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 @ 9 AM – 12 PM
Please join us for an opportunity to learn about FSDB programs, watch a variety of performances from FSDB music groups and Q&A with staff and students. Special guests include FSDB President, Tracie Snow and D & B Designs with unique gifts and apparel.
Jennifer Valderrama
State Outreach Consultant
PH: 904-827-2454
Established in 1978 by the Florida Legislature (section 1003.55, Florida Statutes), the Resource Materials and Technology Center for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (RMTC-DHH) is an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)-funded state project of the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS), and operates through an agreement with FSDB. The project provides statewide coordination for the delivery of specialized technology and instructional materials to students who are DHH, as well as training and technical assistance to educators and families of students who are deaf/hard of hearing according to rule 6A.6.03013, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).