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Office of Equity & Access (OEA)
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Suncom: 205-0735
Fax: (850) 245-9551
The Third Annual Florida College Access Network Conference (FCAN)
October 10-12, 2007
Tampa, Florida
The OEA mission is to provide all members of the education community in the State of Florida with assistance in attaining equity in education; to assure an equal opportunity to attain the highest levels of educational achievement; and to provide an educational environment free of bias, stereotyping and illegal discrimination.
The OEA provides services to Florida schools, school districts, community colleges, universities, parents, students and community groups on a wide range of topics impacting educational equity on the basis of race, gender, national origin, disability, age and marital status. Services include providing:
The OEA provides leadership for the statewide College Reach-Out Program, which serves to prepare and motivate low-income, educationally disadvantaged students to pursue postsecondary education. The office also coordinates with other initiatives, such as the One Florida Equity in Education initiatives, the Florida Department of Education - College Board Partnership, that serve to increase access for students from underrepresented populations. Information on different access programs is available through links on this website.
- consultation on policies, procedures and practices for civil rights compliance and equity in education;
- training and technical assistance on a full range of topics dealing with civil rights and equity in education;
- resources and information on equity issues that affect Florida's education community are available through products and publications, equity facts, resource lists and newsletters.
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For more information, contact us:
1432 Turlington Building, 325 West Gaines Street,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Phone:(850) 245-0511
Fax:(850) 245-9551