• EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION (ESE):

    The mission of the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department is to ensure that students with disabilities and those who are gifted be identified and receive a free and appropriate education with exemplary services and support in the least restrictive environment, which will lead to students being able to enter employment, enlistment, and/or enrollment in post-secondary life.

    We hope this information is helpful and familiarizes you with the services and procedures of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) in ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â. If you need additional information or have additional questions, please contact us at (941) 255-0808 option 2.

    Nicole Cox, Director of Exceptional Student Education 

    emailnicole.cox@yourcharlotteschools.net

    Kim Gilliland, Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Education 

    emailkim.gilliland@yourcharlotteschools.net

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • The ESE Department supports schools to provide services to over 3,500 students with ESE eligibility within ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â.  Students may be considered for ESE services if they meet the criteria of one or more categories of disabilities and/or meet eligibility criteria for gifted services as outlined in the . 

  • ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â ESE Department will be holding the 2025 ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â Community Agency Fair & Resource Night for Students and Families of Students with Disabilities.

    The 2025 Agency Fair will be held on Thursday, April 10, from 4:30-6:30pm at the David Gaylor Professional Development Center, 22362 Hancock Ave, Port Charlotte, FL 33952.

    The purpose of this in-person event is to increase the understanding of resources, support, and assistance available to students with disabilities in our community.    

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