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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.

Northwest Region

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

Northeast Region

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

West Central Region

Coalitions Served
  • Florida’s Heartland (Charlotte, Desoto, Hardee, Highlands)
  • Hillsborough
  • Manatee
  • Pasco/Hernando
  • Pinellas
  • Polk
  • Sarasota

Southeast Region

Coalitions Served
  • Brevard
  • IRMO (Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee)
  • Orange
  • Osceola
  • Palm Beach
  • Seminole
  • St. Lucie

South Region

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)