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Follow this link to view a list of resources for parents specific to Hillsborough county! For each section there is a link with a brief overview of who the resource caters to.

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Exceptional Student Education (Special Education) / Parent Resources

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In Hillsborough County Public schools, we are committed to providing a wide-variety of high-quality educational options, programs and services for students and families. As a parent, you play a critical role in this process. Our goal is to guide and empower families to become collaborative, effective advocates for their child with special needs by providing information and support to promote academic and social success in school and within the community.
We hope that you will use this information to get connected to information on topics ranging from the student handbook and information on enrolling your child to newsletters and parent training opportunities.
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS)The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services administers programs for students with disabilities. Additionally, the bureau coordinates student services throughout the state and participates in multiple inter-agency efforts designed to strengthen the quality and variety of services available to students with special needs.
Florida Diagnostic Learning & Resources System (FDLRS) Parent ServicesThe FDLRS Parent Liaison project provides information, training and support between schools and parents, in order to promote student achievement and parent participation in the education of children who are exceptional and/or have special needs. Each Parent Liaison works closely with area district schools and staff and is a parent of a child who currently receives, or has received, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services through HCPS.
Florida Department of Education: Exceptional Student EducationThe Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services supports school districts and others in their efforts to provide exceptional student education programs for students ages 3 - 21 who have disabilities and/or students who are gifted.
Special Ed ConnectionThe Florida Department of Education is proud to provide access to the Special Ed Connection® at no cost to families of students with disabilities. The Special Ed Connection® provides practical guidance and strategies, real-world application, helpful tools and tips to families. To obtain access to this valuable content, contact fdlrsparentservices@sdhc.k12.fl.us.
Title I Parent and Family EngagementIt is the mission of the district’s Parent/Community Involvement Consortium to provide information, advocacy, and community links to strengthen the role parents play in a child’s education. Visit Title I Parent and Family Engagement for more information.
Policy ManualPolicy manual for students.
Student Code of ConductThe Student Code of Conduct is designed to provide expectations for student behavior in all schools.
Enrollment, Withdrawals and Re-entryLearn more about the requirements, policies and step-by-step processes pertaining to enrolling your child into a school, withdrawal policies and re-entry for students.
Hillsborough Choice OptionsHillsborough County Public Schools is committed to providing all students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to realize their potential. Hillsborough Choice options, including the John M. McKay Scholarship, provides additional options to students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
Graduation RequirementsInformation on graduation requirements for all students including those on ACCESS Points.
Microsoft Student AdvantageStudents are able to download and install Microsoft Office ProPlus desktop applications on their home computers for FREE!
Career and Technical EducationCareer and Technical Education (CTE) is available to middle and high school students. These courses are part of an overall program of study designed to prepare students to be successful in a rapidly changing workforce and equip them to make informed decisions about future college and career pathways. Students with disabilities have access to CTE programs in varying degrees based on offerings at their school site.
VolunteeringBecome a volunteer at your child’s school. Sign up here.
Hillsborough Virtual K-12In all virtual instruction programs, students learn in a digital space using a web-based curriculum with highly qualified teachers from Hillsborough County. Students have full access to their teachers for each subject, whom they can correspond with via email, phone, instant message, or virtual classroom.
Parentally Placed Private School StudentsIn Hillsborough County Public Schools, we are committed to improving educational outcomes for all students with disabilities. Therefore, we provide benefits and services to students with disabilities in public schools as well as children with disabilities enrolled by their parents in nonpublic (private) schools.

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Above is a list of nationwide sites that can be used by parents to aid their children. There are a few different hyperlinks with tips on development and how parents can contribute.

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As a parent, you play an integral role in your child's academic and social development. You lay the foundation for their future. If you'd like to learn more about how AVID can help your child thrive, please contact the AVID Coordinator at your child's school. If AVID is not available in your district, you can contact us directly to learn more about what we offer.

Here are some additional resources you can use to help your child thrive in school, work, and life.
Parent Toolkit
Parent Toolkit is produced by NBC News Education Nation and includes information about almost every aspect of your child's development, from early education to college and careers.
U.S Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education provides resources to help parents in a variety of ways, covering early childhood education all the way through paying for college. Get tips on helping students with homework, reading, and math.
National Education Association (NEA)
NEA offers tips on keeping kids curious, providing emotional support, partnering with teachers, and understanding education policy.
Federal Student Aid (FSA)
FSA gives parents the information they need to save for college, learn about financial aid, and help their child complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FSA also provides in depth resources on college and financial aid in both English and Spanish.

The College Board's Big Future is a free, comprehensive resource that helps both students and parents to make college planning easier. They provide parent action plans from middle school through each year of high school and information on financial aid.
Teaching Tolerance
Teaching Tolerance has published a parent's guide to preventing and responding to prejudice.
CollegeWeekLive (CWL)
CWL hosts free virtual college fairs and information sessions to help you and your child learn more about different colleges and receive expert advice on admissions and paying for college.
College Greenlight
College Greenlight is a free service for first-generation and underrepresented students to find caring colleges, scholarship opportunities, and mentors.
Career Village
Career Village gives students access to career information and advice from professionals across the country. Parents can direct their children here to help them become more career-ready.

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Resources / Educational Resources for Parents | AVID

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As a parent, you play an integral role in your child's academic and social development. You lay the foundation for their future. If you'd like to learn more about how AVID can help your child thrive, please contact the AVID Coordinator at your child's school.

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This site gives many tips and tricks for parents to aid their students personal education at home and outside of the classroom.

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The Florida Division of Early Learning, in partnership with the state's 30 early learning coalitions and RCMA, helps families access early care and education options that best serve their children's individual needs. The most important time in a child's development is the first five years. The division's Child Care Resource and Referral program can help you choose the right early care and education provider by helping you:

Find quality early learning programs.

Learn about financial assistance options.

Connect with local community resources.

Engage in learning and development as your child's first teacher.

The division's School Readiness program offers financial assistance to income-eligible families to be able to access high-quality child care so parents can work or attend training and education.

The division's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for academic success in kindergarten and beyond. State data shows that children who participate in VPK are better prepared to enter kindergarten ready to learn.

The resources on this page will provide information to help parents choose the right provider for their child and family, as well as actively participate in and support their child's early learning success.

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The Florida Division of Early Learning, in partnership with the state’s 30 early learning coalitions and RCMA, helps families access early care and educatio.