Technical Assistance and Training System

The TATS is a statewide Florida project which supports programs serving prekindergarten children with disabilities by providing training and technical assistance. The primary recipients of services are the coordinators for programs serving prekindergarten children with disabilities in each of Florida's 67 school districts. The project is based at the University of Central Florida, with field staff working to carry out the TATS mission throughout the state. Facilitators based at each of the nine Professional Development Partnerships (PDP) provide direct services to the districts within their region. A transition consultant provides statewide TA and training on the transition process as part of Floridas Transition Project, a project within TATS. Purpose To develop a coordinated technical assistance and training system to respond to district needs for technical support in providing services to prekindergarten children with disabilities and their families. This site has many information links including some of the following: curriculum, inclusion, program effectiveness, family involvement.