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Florida Diagnostic
and Learning Resources System
FDLRS /
Island Coast
Serving Lee and
Collier Counties

Phone (239) 337-8363
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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.
The FDLRS centers are part of the public school system and FDLRS/Island
Coast is part of the Lee County School District. 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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| The Florida Diagnostic and Learning
Resources System is funded by the State of Florida,
Department of Education, Division Bureau of Exceptional
Education and Student Services of Public Schools and
Community Education, Bureau of Instructional Support and
Community Services, through federal assistance under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part
B; IDEA Part B, Preschool; and State General Revenue
funds. |
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