Prekindergarten Exceptional Student Education
Technical Assistance & Training System
Prekindergarten Exceptional Student Education-Technical Assistance and Training System (PESE) is an Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)-funded statewide project that supports programs serving prekindergarten children with disabilities by providing technical assistance and training. This support promotes high quality programs leading to positive outcomes for children and their families.
Learn more about the PESE program
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Evaluation & Assessment
- Family Involvement
- Least Restrictive Environment
- Program Effectiveness
- Part C to Part B
- Administrator Resources
- Rock Your Classroom
Curriculum & Instruction
Topics include instructional activities and addressing needs
- Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards-Birth to K
- Tips – Essentials for Supporting Young Children
- Addressing Communication Skills in the Classroom
- Addressing Social Skills in the Classroom
- Addressing Adaptive and Self-care Skills in the Classroom
- Tips to Consider Related to Challenging Behavior
- Prekindergarten Disabilities Endorsement Registration
Evaluation & Assessment
Topics include instructional activities and addressing needs
- Ongoing Child Assessment to Support Learning from Head Start Center for Disabilities Newsletter
- Guide to Using the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards – Birth – K – 2017
- Child Outcomes System Informational Overview
Family Involvement
Topics include instructional activities and addressing needs
- Help Me Grow Florida
Help Me Grow Florida promotes early identification of developmental, behavioral or educational concerns, then links children and families to community-based services and supports at no cost to parents and caregivers. Refer to the website for information about locations, contacts, screenings, and other services: - Family Fact Sheet for Early Childhood Outcomes
Least Restrictive Environment
Topics include instructional activities and addressing needs
- Integrated Therapy – PESE Educator Essentials
- BEESS Portal to Professional Learning Alternatives Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Pre-K Settings – This course provides early childhood educators with information and instructional practices that support young children with special needs in the least restrictive environment. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS)
- PESE/FIN Magazine
Program Effectiveness
Topics include instructional activities and addressing needs
Part C to Part B
Topics include instructional activities and addressing needs
Administrator Resources
Topics include instructional activities and addressing needs
Rock Your Classroom
Topics include instructional activities and addressing needs
Project Priorities
The Florida Department of Education/Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (FLDOE/BEESS) has established the following project priority areas to be addressed by the Prekindergarten Exceptional Student Education-Technical Assistance and Training System (PESE) project. They address the Preschool Indicators in the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance report, also known as the BEESS Strategic Plan, including the State Systemic Improvement Plan, Indicator 17.
Calendar
Mar
9
March 9 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Baker MELD Coaching
North Central Region
9:00-11:00am | In person | Baker PreK/K Center
Mar
9
March 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pre-K ESE to Kindergarten: For a Student with the Developmentally Delayed Exceptionality
West Central Region
11:00-12:00pm | Virtual | District: Polk
Mar
10
March 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Pre-K ESE to Kindergarten: For a Student with the Developmentally Delayed Exceptionality
West Central Region
10:00-11:00am | Virtual | District: Hillsborough
Topic of the Month
March 2026
March 2026 This month, we’re shining a spotlight on ESE Processes; a core part of how we support our learners and strengthen collaboration with staff and families.Our PESE Rock Your Classroom (RYC) resources offer practical tools to help teams summarize data, develop high‑quality Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and engage meaningfully…
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February 2026
February 2026 The Differentiated Instruction section of PESE Rock Your Classroom provides helpful resources for developing strategies and implementing instruction that meets the needs of each and every student. The section on Differentiated Instruction includes links to information related planning, implementing strategies for addressing the needs of students, as well as…
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January 2026
January 2026 PESE Topic of the Month is Facilitation of Social Development. The Facilitation of Social Skills section of PESE Rock Your Classroom provides helpful resources for developing strategies for implementing instruction and providing supports that address social skills and emotional competencies throughout the school day. Remember, your PESE Regional Facilitators…
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December 2025
December 2025 As the holiday season sparkles with joy and anticipation, PESE sends warm wishes and heartfelt gratitude to all who share their expertise and passion to enrich early childhood. Your dedication truly helps us “deck the halls with knowledge and cheer!” We celebrate the positive impact you make every…
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