Lake
District Resources

Lake 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

Lake County Schools - Exceptional Student Education

Exceptional Student Education Director
Melissa Lyford | lyfordm@lake.k12.fl.us
(352) 253-6600

Exceptional Student Education Transition Contact
Jaclyn Brierly, ESE Program/Transition Specialist | brielyj@lake.k12.fl.us
(352) 253-6625
Lake Co. Schools, 201 W. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778

Student Services Director
Dr. Kris Landry | landryk@lake.k12.fl.us
(352) 742-6920

Department of Juvenile Justice School District Transition  
Sebrina Dillon-Banks | dillon-bankss@lake.k12.fl.us
(352) 253-6675

Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional Disabilities (SEDNET)    
Sarah Merchant | merchant_s@hcsb.k12.fl.us 
(352) 797-7022 ext. 245
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