Walton
District Resources

Walton County resources related to the transition of students with disabilities are provided in multiple categories in the box to the right. Some resources may be included in more than one category.

Local School District Resources

Walton County School District

Exceptional Student Education Director/Transition Contact
Stefanie West | stefanie.west@walton.k12.fl.us
(850) 892-1100 ext.1825

Foster Care District Liaison
Sharon Wheeless | sharon.wheeless@walton.k12.fl.us
(850) 892-1100 ext.1827

Department of Juvenile Justice
Sharon Wheeless | sharon.wheeless@walton.k12.fl.us
(850) 892-1100 ext. 1827
Supports youth returning from DJJ programs to re-enter school, assists with transferring and receiving educational records and provides information to districts on local school options for returning DJJ students

Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)
Toyka Holden, FDLRS Manager | toyka.holden@paec.org
(850) 638-6131 ext. 2222
Provides diagnostic and instructional support services to district exceptional student education programs and families of students with exceptionalities statewide

Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional Disabilities (SEDNET)
Anna Tedder, SEDNET Region 1 Project Manager | atedder@ecsdfl.us
(850) 430-7473
J.E. Hall Center, 30 East Texar Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503
Enhances the system of care for families and students with emotional disabilities through facilitation, collaboration and direct intervention, as well as research and development, with a network of key stakeholders

Walton County High School/High Tech
Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa & Walton Counties
Will Miles, HS/HT Contact, Youth Program Manager, Florida reBuilds | wmiles@jobsplus02.com
(850) 651-2315
Provides opportunities for students with disabilities and other at-risk students to explore potential future careers by determining their interests and aptitudes, providing mentors, offering job-shadowing and internships and providing leadership opportunities