Implementing Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program
VPK Regional Facilitators
The Department of Education has established and maintains a network of regional facilitators to assist early learning coalitions, public schools, and private providers in the provision of effective Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Programs in compliance with all laws and rules, with emphasis on implementation of adopted standards and appropriate curricula, coordination/delivery of professional development and technical assistance, support for accountability and quality assurance initiatives, and collaboration/coordination with other stakeholders.
Coalitions Served
- Big Bend Region (Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla)
- Escambia
- Northwest Florida (Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Washington)
- Okaloosa/Walton
- Santa Rosa
Coalitions Served
- Alachua
- CNBB (Clay, Nassau, Baker, Bradford)
- Duval
- Florida’s Gateway (Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwannee, Union)
- Lake
- Marion
- Nature Coast (Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Sumter)
- Putnam/St. Johns
- Flagler/Volusia
Coalitions Served
- Florida’s Heartland (Charlotte, Desoto, Hardee, Highlands)
- Hillsborough
- Manatee
- Pasco/Hernando
- Pinellas
- Polk
- Sarasota
Coalitions Served
- Brevard
- IRMO (Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee)
- Orange
- Osceola
- Palm Beach
- Seminole
- St. Lucie
Coalitions Served
- Broward
- Miami-Dade/Monroe
- Southwest Florida (Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee)
To view a list and description of the Statewide VPK Trainings offered by the Department of Education, click on the link below:
Professional Development and Teacher Resources (PDF, 502KB)