Florida School for the Deaf & Blind

*Pre-school through 12th grade for eligible hearing-impaired and visually-impaired public school students *Health care; speech, audiology, mental health, occupational and physical therapies *Free tuition for eligible Florida residents *Awards standard and special diplomas; prepares graduates for professional careers and trades *Over 70% of graduating class continue education at colleges, universities, and technical training centers

Services: Special Education

Florida State Elks Assn, Therapy/Camps/Scholarships

*Non-profit fraternal organization for fellowship and social service providing therapy, scholarships, and summer camps for children *Mobile units provide free in-home physical or occupational therapy for Florida children, birth to 18 years of age, meeting eligibility criteria *Scholarships offered to college students demonstrating leadership through participation in school activities, community service and citizenship programs; students sometimes work to help out their families financially *Summer camp located in Marion County open to all children, 9-13, small fee; last week for children of military and veteran parents; paid youth counselors earn scholarships after several years of work

Services: Camps, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Scholarships

Franklin County Schools

*Pre-K to grade 12, alternative school at district office, and a pre-K through 8th grade charter school in Apalachicola *Exceptional student education for students with disabilities, home education program *Adult education, GED classes and tests

Services: Adult Basic Education, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, School Districts

FSU, Adult Learning Evaluation Center (ALEC))

*Psycho-educational evaluations for college age students and adults with possible learning disabilities or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) and/or other mental health difficulties (e.

Services: Educational Testing, Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Mental Health Evaluation, Special Education, Telemental Health

FSU and TCC, Veterans Success Center

*Helps service members, veterans, and eligible dependents succeed in their education goals, student Veteran peer mentoring and tutoring services, Pathfinder program used to mentor veterans and help guide and adjust to college life *Provides qualified vocational rehabilitation and career counseling *Assistance with applying for VA benefits including GI Bill, disability compensation, life insurance and home loan guaranty *Information and referrals to VA medical and mental health services *Office located in the Computer Technology building on the second floor, room 206 (CT206)

Services: Career Counseling, Student Financial Aid, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Employment Programs, Veteran Reintegration Counseling, Veteran Support Groups, Vocational Rehabilitation

FSU, Black Student Union

*Create awareness to the total university community about issues relating to Black culture through its sponsorship and involvement in programs on campus *Develop unity among the Black students so that jointly and strongly they can express concerns and problems faced on campus *Promote and provide for the social welfare of the Black Student Body

Services: Colleges/Universities, Cultural Heritage Programs, Outreach Programs, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

FSU, CARE/Academic Retention & Enchancement

*College Reach-Out Program (CROP): summer residential program that exposes 6th to 12th grade students to college life; housed in a residence hall; introduced to the realities of campus life *Attend workshops on admissions process, financial aid and career decision-making; tours of museums and cultural sites; learn standardized test-taking strategies; take special administration of SAT *Upward Bound Program: East Gadsden High School students prepare for higher education through academic instruction, counseling, tutoring and variety of fun and educational activities *Student receives extensive after school test preparation workshops for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, FCAT *Summer Bridge Program (SBP): alternative admission program for first-generation college students, and students with disadvantaged economic, cultural or educational circumstances; designed to help ease high school students adjustment to college life and build foundation for academic success *Students required to apply for financial aid; may have 100% of their need for summer term met from non-loan sources *Students who do not qualify for financial aid may participate in program at regular summer-term rates on limited, first come, first-served basis *Advantages: living in campus housing with other participants, orientation to campus and other requirements, placement tests if needed *FSU staff and upperclassmen: advisors and mentors to students during program

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Mentoring Programs, Summer School Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs

FSU, Career Center, Career Advising

*Career Advising and Counseling: helps individuals in career decision-making, exploring information on occupations, majors, and future education; internships, cooperative education and placement services *Employer Relations and Recruitment Services: Assists seniors, grad students, alumni with post graduate education and employment needs; career expos and on-campus interviews available; job interview preparation, resume writing assistance *Conducts research on counseling and career development *Walk-ins preferred; appointments can be made by calling or visiting the office *Open to the community, not just FSU students *Maintains listings of primarily part-time, temporary or seasonal jobs geared toward students but available to anyone through a software program called Handshake

Services: Colleges/Universities, Employment Preparation, Job Finding Assistance

FSU, Center for Integrating Research and Learning

*Located at National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, supporting educational programming at levels: K-12 *Free monthly tours 3rd W of month at 11:30am, no reservations required *Student education: externships for high school students, summer camps: SciGirls, and Co-ed MagLab Camp *Teachers: research experience, outreach, tours, classroom materials, curricula guides, workshops *Community: tours, open houses, activities

Services: Summer School Programs

FSU, Children's Learning Clinic (CLC)

*Scientist-practitioner training clinic located in the Psychology Building at Florida State University affiliated with FSU's Ph.

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Educational Testing, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Pediatric Developmental Screening