Florida Electronic Library

The Florida Electronic Library is a gateway to select Internet Resources. Get access to electronic magazines, articles, newspapers, almanacs, encyclopedias, books, documents and more.

Florida PROMiSE

Florida PROMiSE addresses the need to improve the mathematics and science achievement of students through professional development. Florida PROMiSE is a partnership among the three Florida Public Research - Flagship Universities (USF, FSU, & UF), four large school districts (Miami-Dade, Hillsborough, Duval & Seminole), educational consortia (Heartland Educational Consortium (HEC), North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) & Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC)), Florida Virtual School, and Horizon Research, Inc. PROMiSE lays the foundation and leads development and implementation of large-scale, systemic professional development and teacher education programs to significantly improve learning in mathematics and science of all students by working collaboratively with a statewide network of stakeholders to implement the new mathematics and science standards.

Yes Teach! First Class Tutorial

Funded by the Florida Department of Education to the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida and Florida Space Research Institute these web-based, self-paced modules enable participants to meet Florida's Educator Accomplished Practices. Additional modules are available to enhance teacher content knowledge in mathematics and science.

Professional Development Alternatives for Exceptional Student Educators

These modules were developed through a joint effort of the Bureau of Educator Certification and the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS). They are offered free of charge though the collaborative efforts of our office, (FDLRS HRD Coordinating Unit) and nineteen FDLRS Associate Centers around the state.

Florida Online Reading Professional Development

FOR-PD is an online staff development project designed to help teachers improve reading instruction for learners in grades preK-12. The project is funded through the Florida Department of Education.

Florida Department of Education - Educational Technology

The Office of Educational Technology provides leadership and support to schools and libraries throughout the state of Florida in the effective use of telecommunications.

Florida Department of Education – Innovation and Instruction

The Bureau of Innovation and Instruction provides information about the Sunshine State Standards and resources for a variety of curriculum areas.

Commissioner’s Taskforce on Holocaust Education

The Commissioner’s Taskforce website contains links to a variety of resources on holocaust education through the Department’s affiliated centers.

Florida Department of Education - Resource Manual on Holocaust Education

The following series of lesson plans and resources were developed to assist teachers in incorporating this critical period in history into character education programs. Please note file sizes are large and may take several minutes to download.