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Welcome
FDLRS, pronounced fiddlers, is a statewide network of nineteen state and
federally funded associate centers and 4 specialized centers which provide
support services to educators, families of students with exceptionalities
and/or, professionals, and community agencies through-out Florida.
FDLRS
State Website
The FDLRS centers are part of the public school system and FDLRS/Island Coast
is part of the Lee County School District.
Lee School District Website . FDLRS/Island Coast is located at 2855
Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida. Phone (239) 337-8363. The FDLRS Network provides services under
four main work scope functions :
 Child Find-
Provides assistance in identifying children, birth through 5
years of age who have or are at risk of developing special or unique needs.
 Human Resources Development-
Collaboratively plans and provides
information, training, technical assistance and consultation, and resources about effective instructional strategies for the
education of children who are exceptional and/or have special or unique needs
based on locally assessed needs and established priorities.
 Parent Service- Assists school districts
and families who have children who are exceptional and/or have special or unique
needs to develop effective partnerships that allow for shared responsibilities to
provide and improve the education of the child.
Technology-Provides assistance and support
in the appropriate use of assistive, instructional, and communications
technologies for professional staff, families and children who are exceptional
and/or have special or unique needs.
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