Sumter
District Resources

Sumter 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

Sumter District Public Schools - Exceptional Student Education

Exceptional Student Education Director
Robin Meyers | robin.meyers@sumter.k12.fl.us
(352) 793-2315

Student Services Director
Cookie Tadlock | cookie.tadlock@sumter.k12.fl.us
(352) 793-2315

Parent Liaison 
Cookie Tadlock | cookie.tadlock@sumter.k12.fl.us
(352) 793-2315

Department of Juvenile Justice
Ellen Coomer, Transition Contact | ellen.coomer@sumter.k12.fl.us
Melissa Mesiemore | melissa.mesiemore@sumter.k12.fl.us
(352) 793-2315 ext. 50212

Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)
Sam Davis | sam.davis@fdlrsaction.org
(407) 317-3661
Provides diagnostic and instructional support services to district exceptional student education programs and families of students with exceptionalities statewide

Institute for Small and Rural Districts
Alissa Hingston | hingsona@nefec.org
(386) 329-3894
Provides training and technical assistance to support positive outcomes for students with disabilities and their families

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