Special Education PTA of Florida

04/02/2026

03/03/2026

Representation Matters:
Celebrating Katherine Magnoli! 🦸‍♀️

Happy ! We are shining a spotlight on local author and advocate Katherine Magnoli, who is changing the face of children’s literature.

When Katherine noticed a lack of disability awareness in books, she took matters into her own hands. She created the Kat Girl series, featuring a superhero who uses a wheelchair—showing our kids that mobility aids aren't limitations; they’re just part of a hero's journey!

Why We Love the Kat Girl Series:

Empowering Representation: Kids with disabilities deserve to see themselves as the heroes of their own stories.

Awareness & Inclusion: These books help all children understand and celebrate differences.

Local Talent: Katherine’s journey from being born with spina bifida to becoming a published author is an inspiration to our entire community.

🔗 Get Involved:

Explore her books: Check out Kat Girl and Pete the Private Eye at katgirlandfriends.com

Let’s fill our libraries with stories that reflect the beautiful diversity of our students. 📖✨

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02/20/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us and our Board Chair, legislative expert Jim DeBeaugrine, last Friday for Lets Talk! 📢 He’ll be joining us again tomorrow for some further legislative insights.

Are you signed up to join us this week? Register for the Zoom meeting: https://bit.ly/LetsTalk2026 🔗

Share this with your friends and followers - we want to make sure as many Floridians with disabilities and their families are in the loop about legislation impacting the disability community.

01/23/2026

Let’s Talk! 📢 Florida’s Legislative Session is underway, and The Family Café is here to help filter out the noise and dial in on the issues that matter to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Register today for our FIRST meeting of the 2026 Legislative season: https://bit.ly/LetsTalk2026 🔗

Share this with someone you know to make sure the whole community is informed on what’s going on in Florida law this year. 📩

10/23/2025

Join the Florida PTA Education Committee, special education attorney Kimberley Spire-Oh, and the Florida Network on Disabilities for our webinar: “The State of Exceptional Student Education in Florida: Rights, Realities, and the Road Ahead”

📆October 23 | 7:00 PM EST | Virtual
Learn about student rights, diploma updates, and how families can advocate effectively.

🔗Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rJAUoM5aThGh7CMR75Prcw #/registration

09/29/2025

Are you in Miami-Dade? Dadeschools is offering Google Meets workshops for ESE students.

SESSION INFORMATION
· Transition Services 101 - Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

· Transition Services in Middle Schools - Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

· Agencies and Community Resources - Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

· Diploma Options and Graduation Requirements - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

· Transfer of Rights/Age of Majority/Guardianship - Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

· Post Secondary Programs - Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

· What’s Next? - Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

07/11/2025

Thank you Gail and LoweGear for the awesome SEPTA shirts! Representing at Florida PTA Convention. !

06/28/2025

Getting Ready for the Florida PTA Convention! Every ribbon is a little different, just like our Special Kids!

04/07/2025

CTE - Career, Technical Education is the cornerstone for some of our SE kids. Don't let the funding get cut!

Florida’s students are under attack. Tell your Florida House member: Vote NO on HB 5101. Protect our students’ future.

HB 5101 guts funding for the very programs that help them succeed—slashing support for AP, IB, dual enrollment, Cambridge AICE, CAPE, and CTE by 50%. It also eliminates $350 million meant to stabilize school budgets. That means fewer opportunities, more out-of-pocket costs for families, and devastating impacts on classrooms across our state.

As you may know, the Florida Legislature is still in session—and decisions are being made right now that will directly affect our children’s future.

Our kids deserve better. These programs aren’t extras—they’re essentials. Every student deserves access to a strong future, no matter their zip code.

Florida PTA is fighting back, and we need you with us.

💬 Then, join us on April 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM for an informative and interactive Legislative Town Hall, where you will receive key updates on the 2025 Legislative Session and learn how proposed policies may impact students, families, and public schools.

👉 Pre-register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i1-e87QbQReU1gr90cbuUw #/registration

Share. Amplify. Repeat. Let’s do this—together.

In Unity,

Florida PTA Legislative Committee