Outreach
FSDB serves as a trusted resource throughout the state of Florida and beyond, providing comprehensive programs and services for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or deafblind, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
Connect with us
The goal of the FSDB Outreach Department is to increase awareness about the many campus based and statewide programs and services offered by the School. These include but are not limited to the following:
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Pre-K and K-12 educational programming tailored to the individualized needs of students.
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Distance learning and statewide training opportunities.
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Exhibits and presentations at local, regional, and statewide conferences.
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Student evaluation services for school districts.
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Expanded core curriculum academies available.
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Expo-themed orientation to campus programs and services.
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Parent/family engagement and training opportunities.
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Early intervention services for families of children 0-5 years of age.
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School-age outreach opportunities.
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Campus tours for families of prospective students.
The FSDB Outreach Department works closely with district school leadership and special education personnel throughout the state of Florida with the goal of maximizing opportunities for student success.
Virtual ECC Interactive Learning Series
FSDB is excited to continue our Virtual Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Interactive Learning Series for students who are deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) or blind/visually impaired (B/VI). The virtual ECC sessions are available at no cost and all registered children will receive materials delivered to their homes for participation via live conferencing and engaging online classroom activities.
Join us on September 24, 2022, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., EST in our online, Zoom classroom to learn the basic uses of tools. Learn to DIY “Do It Yourself!”
Students ages 6-14 who are deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) or blind/visually impaired (B/VI) will explore a variety of tools and their uses.
FSDB Summer Day Camp
The FSDB Summer Day Camp will be held on June 20-24, 2022. Both non-enrolled FSDB students and enrolled FSDB students who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired and currently in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades are eligible to apply. Campers will enjoy a full schedule of activities, including swimming, kayaking, arts/crafts, games, recreational activities, and MORE!The camp will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. FSDB does not provide transportation, and campers must bring their lunch. FSDB will offer snacks and drinks.
Dates: June 20-24
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Who can attend
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Current 3-5 grades
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Enrolled FSDB students
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Non-enrolled FSDB students
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Blind/Visually Impaired
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Deaf/Hard of Hearing
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Deafblind (dual-sensory)
For more information, contact:
Sue Hill
Summer Camp Director
PH: 904-827-2601
Email: hills@fsdbk12.org
asl interactive online classes
Parents, family members, and professionals who communicate and work directly with deaf/hard of hearing children either in a classroom or at home can take advantage of 12-week ASL Interactive Online Classes, offered free of charge by FSDB. In addition to weekly class sessions, a virtual lab session is available for participants to practice their sign skills and ask questions. Class instructors present through an online video chat room, allowing participants to join from the comfort of their home or workplace. The current class is full. Click the link below to join the waitlist.
Community Braille Classes
Interested in learning braille to help your child, friend, parent, co-worker, or just to learn yourself? Parents, families, neighbors, students and community members can take this virtual class free of charge which will provide you the opportunity to learn the basics of braille.
visit us at the following events
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Conference
Jacksonville, FL
October 2022
Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness (SERID) Conference
Altamonte Springs, FL
Oct. 13-16, 2022
Florida Council for Exceptional Children (FCEC) Conference
Daytona Beach, FL
Oct. 20-22, 2022
Florida Educators of Students who are Deaf & Hard of Hearing (FEDHH) Conference
Orlando, FL
Nov. 10, 2022
Southeastern Orientation and Mobility Association (SOMA) Conference
Tampa, FL
Dec. 10-13, 2022
Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference
Orlando, FL
Jan. 31, 2022
About FSDB
At FSDB, students learn to do more, be more, and achieve more, fulfilling our vision of preparing them for a lifetime of success. FSDB is a fully accredited, tuition-free state public school for eligible Pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or deafblind. The School serves 975+ students each year through statewide parent-infant/family programs as well as a Montessori Pre-K early learning center and K-12 elementary, middle, and high schools on its campus.
Campus tours
The best way to learn about FSDB is to set up a tour of the School campus in St. Augustine. Campus tours are individualized for families of prospective students and external stakeholders who have an interest in learning more about the School. Visitors will have the opportunity to see students at work in the classroom and in school-based enterprises. Tours are normally scheduled on Monday through Friday during regular class times.
CAmpus expos
The FSDB Outreach Department holds free FSDB Expo events during the fall and spring months at its St. Augustine campus, specifically designed for Florida school district personnel serving students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, and deafblind. Attendees visit, learn, and interact at resource exhibits, take in student performances, see FSDB students at work, take part in presentations, tour the campus, and network with Florida school district and FSDB personnel.
Parent Infant Programs
The FSDB Parent Infant Program within the Parent Services Department offers statewide early intervention, family-centered opportunities free of charge for children ages 0-5 who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired. Parent advisors provide individualized professional services in the family’s home and during daily routines, in the child’s natural environment. The Parent Infant Program works collaboratively with the Florida state Early Steps program and the Department of Blind Services.
Parent SERVICES
The FSDB Parent Services Department offers learning, engagement, and capacity-building opportunities for parents/legal guardians of enrolled students. Classes, workshops, meetings, and events throughout the year are designed to promote parental involvement in their child’s growth and learning. In addition to the FSDB Parent Infant Program, the FSDB Early Learning Center (ELC) provides Montessori preschool education for children ages 3-5 who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired. Campus tours are also under the purview of the Parent Services Department.
EVALUATION SERVICES
FSDB offers Outreach Evaluation Services assistance to school districts across the state of Florida by evaluating students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or deafblind.
School districts can refer students to FSDB for assessment services on the FSDB campus. Evaluation results are shared with the school district IEP team to identify each student's programming needs, classroom accommodations or modifications, and service delivery strategies.
additional outreach services
DEAFtec
Deaf Technological Education Center (DeafTEC) is a National Science Foundation-funded initiative developed by the Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID). DeafTEC serves as a resource for high schools and community colleges that educate students in STEM-related programs. FSDB is one of four academic partners that continually add website resources to provide stakeholders with access to high quality information. Through DeafTEC Project Fast Forward, FSDB is among 25 partner schools in 12 states that provide RIT/NTID STEM dual credit education courses for students. Additional projects and resources are available through the DeafTec website.
rmtc-dhh
Resource Materials and Technology Center: Deaf/Hard of Hearing (RMTC-D/HH) is a statewide discretionary project of the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS) and functions as a statewide specialized center within the Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) network. Located on the FSDB campus, RMTC-D/HH coordinates provision of accessible materials including captioned and signed videos, professional development books, and other reference materials. In addition, RMTC-D/HH staff provide on-site training and technical assistance to Florida school districts, families, and other state and federal discretionary projects serving students who are deaf/hard of hearing.
Director
elizabeth wilcox
Elizabeth A. Wilcox has worked with visually impaired and dual sensory impaired students in various settings and leadership roles. After graduation, Wilcox moved from Pennsylvania to Florida to start her first teaching job at FSDB. She took on successive roles in the FSDB Blind Department as an Elementary School Teacher, Off Campus Academic Coordinator, Braille Specialist, and Assistive Technology Specialist. In between her time at FSDB, she was an Itinerant Vision Teacher and Vision Program Specialist for Duval County (Jacksonville, FL) and a Teacher at Perkins School for the Blind in Boston. Currently, Wilcox is the Director of the FSDB Outreach Department, where she strives to enhance student education and services across the state of Florida.
Master of Arts, Educational Leadership, University of North Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education and Visual Disabilities, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
We value our partnerships with parents and families, communities, local and state organizations, and school districts as we collaborate on issues of mutual interest and sharing best practices through training, seminars, and conferences.
Contact outreach
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
207 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
PH: 904-827-2455