Gulf
District Resources

Gulf 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

Gulf County School - ESE Website  

Exceptional Student Education Director
Joni Mock | jmock@gulf.k12.fl.us 
(850) 229-6940 ext. 126 | (850) 227-1999

Exceptional Student Education Transition Contact
Joni Mock | jmock@gulf.k12.fl.us 
(850) 229-6940 ext. 126 | (850) 227-1999

Foster Care District Liaison
Joni Mock | jmock@gulf.k12.fl.us 
(850) 229-6940 ext. 126 | (850) 227-1999

Department of Juvenile Justice
Billy Hoover, Transition Contact and Assistant Superintendent for Special Services | bhoover@gulf.k12.fl.us
(850) 693-2422
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

Dyslexia Research Institute High School/High Tech  
Robyn Rennick, HS/HT Project Coordinator | drills@talstar.com
(850) 893-2216
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.

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)
Rusty Holmes, SEDNET Coordinator | rusty.holmes@paec.org
(850) 638-6131 ext. 2240
SEDNET c/o PAEC
753 West Boulevard, Chipley, FL 32428
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

Adult and Community Education (ACE) of Florida - Port St. Joe
Billy Hoover, Adult Education/GED | bhoover@gulf.k12.fl.us
(850) 639-9292
Professional association for adult and/or community education administrators, teachers, volunteers, business supporters, or college students entering the field of adult education