School Choice

The mission of the Office of K-12 School Choice is to support quality public and private educational choice programs by providing information and assistance to promote successful outcomes for students, families, institutions and communities.

School Choice Announcements

• Take this free short survey to receive a personalized report with information on scholarships available to your child.
• Private School Annual Surveys are due by May 1. Please visit http://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/private-schools/annual-survey.stml for more information.
• The application for private schools to administer Florida statewide assessments during the 2021–22 school year is now available. Completed applications must be notarized and submitted to the Department no later than March 1, 2021. Click here for additional details.
• On August 6, 2021, the State Board of Education adopted Emergency Rule 6AER21-02 COVID-19 Hope Scholarship Transfer Procedures. Please visit our Hope Scholarship page for more information.

K-12 Scholarship Programs

• Family Empowerment Scholarship
• Florida Tax Credit Scholarship
• McKay Scholarship
• Opportunity Scholarship
• Gardiner Scholarship
• Hope Scholarship Program
• Reading Scholarship Accounts

K-12 Private Schools

• Directory of Private Schools
• Information for Parents
• Information for Administrators
• Annual Survey
• EANS Program
• ARP-EANS Program

Charter Schools

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Directory of Charter Schools
• Announcements & Events
• Charter School Resources
• Charter School Portal Login

 

Secure Login

• Parent Login Page
• Private School Login
• Charter School Portal Login
• Scholarship Contact Login
• SFO Login
• Private School Accrediting Agency Login

Other Choice Options

• Schools of Hope
• Innovation Schools
• Home Education
• Controlled Open Enrollment
• Magnet Schools
• Military Family Choice
• Additional Public School Choice Options

Virtual Education

• Approved VIP & Online Course Providers
• Florida Online Course Catalog
• Florida Virtual School (FLVS)
• School District Resources
• School District Virtual Programs

 

CPALMS

CPALMS is an online toolbox of information, vetted resources, and interactive tools that helps educators effectively implement teaching standards.

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Parents

These parent-friendly brochures focus on several of Florida's most widely used choice options.

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En Espanol & Kreyol

We offer many resources in both Spanish and Haitian Creole for parents and students researching school choice options.

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District-Charter Collaborative Compact

The primary purpose of the District-Charter Collaborative Compact (DCCC) is to encourage and support Districts in the development and implementation of sustainable strategies to ensure that all students, especially those currently attending or zoned for schools in high-need areas, have access to highly effective schools.

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