Polk
District Resources

Polk 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

Polk County Public School District - Exceptional Student Education

Exceptional Student Education Senior Director
Rebekah Eckman | Rebekah.eckman@polk-fl.net
(863) 535-6488 ext.422

Exceptional Student Education Assistant Director/Transition Contact
Tameka Lucas | Tameka.lucas@polk-fl.net
(863) 535-6488 ext.537

Student Services Director
Sherry Scott | sherry.scott@polk-fl.net
(863) 535-5975 ext. 489

Department of Juvenile Justice
Dana Jennings, Transition Contact | Dana.jennings@polk-fl.net
(863) 457-4970
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)
Dr. Poinsetta Tillman | poinsetta.tillman@polk-fl.net
(863) 647-4258
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)
Hillary Grondin | hillary.grondin@polk-fl.net 
(863) 535-6487 ext.484
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