Parent and Student Resources

District Parent and Family Resources
https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/parents

Exceptional Student Education
Families can contact Principal vonAncken (Cara.vonAncken@hcps.net) with questions regarding Exceptional Student Education.    

If you have questions about Hillsborough County Public Schools services, contact the Choice Information Line at (813) 272-4692 to connect with the Exceptional Student Education Department.

Extra Help Sessions
We are excited to hold ELP (Extra Help Sessions) for all our MYP students! The ELP program is used in many ways to support academic success at all grade levels. This program is geared to assist students with test preparation and HW assistance for Math and ELA - click here for more information.

FLDRS
FDLRS is a discretionary project of the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS). We provide information, training, and support to families to promote effective parent participation in the education of children who are exceptional and/or have special needs. Services include assistance in developing family-friendly programs, training, and support for services for children with disabilities and supporting partnerships between schools and parents to support student achievement - click here for more information.

Gifted Services
Gifted program services are available for students who meet Florida’s criteria for classification as gifted. A student may be nominated for screening by a parent or other individual who suspects potential giftedness. Families may also choose to have outside testing conducted. For information, contact your child's school or the Hillsborough County Public Schools Gifted Department at (813) 272-4460.

Interdisciplinary Center for Evaluation and Intervention
ICEI is a Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources (FDLRS) specialized clinic in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS), Department of Child and Family Studies. The center, funded by the Florida Department of Education, provides comprehensive evaluations and interventions at no cost for school-aged students Pre-K through 12th grade who have complex behavior, developmental, and social/emotional challenges - click here for more information.

Math Homework Hotline
Math Homework Hotline(MHH) offers a free service to students for math help. On select Thursdays, the live show is broadcast from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring a specific math topic while students call in with any of their math questions - click here for more information.

Mental Health Resources
The School Counselor, Psychologist, and/or Social Worker can provide support and share resources to assist during these challenging times. Families can also visit the HCPS Mental Health Matters site for additional resources.

Middle School Double Accelerated Math
Students entering Middle School may enter the double accelerated math program. To become eligible, students need a prior FSA Math score of 4 or 5, have mostly As and Bs in all classes, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and desire to work at a rigorous pace. Students must score 80% or higher on placement tests or complete a summer course to enter the program. Information about the placement test is sent to 5th-grade students in April - click here for more information. 

PAPER Tutoring Program
Hillsborough County has partnered with PAPER to offer students in grades 6-12 access to 24/7 free tutoring and academic support online. Learn more here.

Student Progression Plan
The School Board of each Florida district is required by state law to establish a comprehensive program for student progression based on an evaluation of each student’s performance, including an assessment of how well the student masters the performance standards approved by the State Board. The student progression plan in Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is based on mastery of the English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies standards. Learn more here.

A student progression plan provides families with academic information at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.