Okaloosa County School District

The Exceptional Students Education (ESE) Department is part of Student Intervention Services. The department oversees the implementation of policies and procedures related to Florida statutes or State Board of Education rules affecting programs for exceptional students, including gifted students. Specifically, the department works with schools and parents to ensure that students with disabilities and gifted students receive the appropriate educational opportunities and related services through the IEP and/or EP process.

FDLRS Early Childhood Training for Parents and Teachers

2024-2025 ESE Parent Survey

The Florida Department of Education's Annual ESE Survey is open to all parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) receiving ESE services from preschool through grade 12. It is not intended for parents of students receiving only gifted services through an educational plan. Students with disabilities aged 18 or older may complete this survey. The survey closes on June 30, 2025. The survey can be completed online on the Florida Department of Eduction website.