Florida Early Learning Series

"When your child needs support, clarity is everything. This guide walks with you-step by step-so you never have to navigate the preschool evaluation process alone."
Navigating the preschool evaluation process can feel overwhelming-but it doesn't have to.
Florida Early Learning Series: Preschool Evaluation Guide for Families is a compassionate, easy‑to‑understand roadmap created to help parents move confidently through every stage of Florida's early childhood evaluation system.
Whether you're just beginning with a developmental concern, preparing for your child's first assessment, or getting ready for an IEP meeting, this guide breaks each phase into clear, manageable steps. With practical explanations, real-world language, and guidance rooted in Florida's actual procedures, this book ensures families always know what happens, why it matters, and what comes next.
Inside, you will find:
How referrals begin and what agencies are involved
What to expect before, during, and after the evaluation day
How eligibility decisions are made in Florida
A parent‑friendly overview of the IEP process
Step‑by‑step guidance for your child's first day of preschool ESE
A statewide glossary to help you understand terms, acronyms, and placement options
Written by Kairy M. Springer, a longtime district evaluator and early childhood specialist, this guide reflects decades of experience supporting families through one of the most important transitions of their child's early years.
Empowering. Clear. Hope‑filled.
This is the book families across Florida have been waiting for-a resource that replaces confusion with confidence and fear with understanding.