Exceptional Student Education Department
CALLING ALL PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS (IEPs)!
The Florida Department of Education wants to hear from you! Please take the survey below.
The DeSoto County School District is also soliciting parent input for the 2023/2024 IDEA Grant, which is specific to students with disabilities in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten through 12th grade programs. If you have a child that is a student with an active Individual Education Plan in our district, and you would like to provide input, please complete the form below.
Welcome
The ESE Department works diligently to provide a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities in the least restrictive learning environment.
Our Vision:

The Exceptional Student Education Division of the School District of DeSoto strives to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, in partnerships with families and our community, in order to ensure student success in a global society.
Our Mission:
To consistently provide collaborative, child centered teams, consisting of knowledgeable staff, families, agencies, and other professionals to promote maximum student success.
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