Family Resources
College Readiness
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form you need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college .
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/BFHandbookChapter1.pdf
Engaging literacy activities designed for web and whiteboard across all grade levels and subjects.
https://www.elfi.com/blog/
ELFI is a highly-rated company specializing in student loans. Their site has helpful blog posts on relevant topics for students applying to college, currently in college, and those who have graduated.
Special Needs/Behavioral
Office of Early Learning Services for Children with special needs - Programs and resources for students and families
http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/family-resources/find-quality-child-care/services-for-children-with-special-needs
Special needs family hour
local and national resources for children with disabilities and their families
Disability Rights Florida
Florida’s designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system for individuals with disabilities
Lighthouse for the Blind
Striving to maximize independence and provide employment opportunities for persons who are blind or visually impaired. Various locations throughout Tampa Bay.
Best Buddies Best Buddies International
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
Social/Emotional Development Resources/Bullying
Edutopia Activities to Build Social
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and happiness/wellness skills are important for all ages. Edutopia has a great collection of informational articles and ways to improve social skills and emotional health.
Hillsborough County
Bully and Harassment Prevention and Reporting Hillsborough.
Paco Country
Student support and bullying reporting Pasco.
Pinellas Country
Bullying resources Pinellas.
Say Something
National anonymous reporting system for bullying and harassment.
Stop Bullying
government resource for bullying, cyber-bullying and prevention.