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When:  September 22 - 24, 2026
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Conference/Hotel Information:  Hilton Tampa Downtown, 211 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602, 813-204-3000

Parking information: Old Fort Brooke Parking Garage Information
107 N Franklin St, Downtown
Tampa, FL 33602
813-274-8179 or 813-274-8523 (Security Office)

Monday-Sunday - All Day
1 Hour ..................................................$2.00
Additional Hour...........................$3.00

24 Hours............................................$18.00 (ends at 6 am)

Why Your Attendance is Important:  Maintaining strict compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Uniform Grant Guidance administrative requirements is critical to protecting our district’s funding. This forum is specifically designed to provide timely
updates, technical assistance, and direct access to Florida Department of Education (FDOE) leadership.  (Optional justification letter if needed.)

Registration:  $550.00.  Please complete both the registration form and the registration payment to fully register to attend the Fall Forum.

Be sure to Register AND submit payment no later than September 15th!

Registration Is Now Closed
Registration payment

Important Hotel Information:
The room block is reserved until August 28, 2026.  The room must be pre-paid if a card not in the attendee's name is used.  Email Melissa Gordon ([email protected]) as soon as possible after making the reservations through the weblink.  She will need the confirmation number to calculate the payment amount and ensure it is applied to the correct guest reservation.
 
For tax exemption, include the respective tax exemption certificates along with a completed attestation form to exempt the taxes BEFORE the Sertifi link to prepay is sent.  
 
Their accounting department will note the pre-payments in the guest reservation so there are no challenges at check-in. The individual guest must still provide a personal credit card for the $100 per night incidental authorization hold upon check-in.
Reserve Your Room

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Agenda​
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​Tuesday, September 22, 2026

  • Breakfast 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Welcome & Introductions 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Opening Session: Hosting District Welcome | Tracye Brown, Chief of Student Support and Federal Programs Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Platinum Sponsor - AscendEd Intelligence
  • FLDOE Bureau of School Improvement (BSI) | Deep Dive Part 1, Dusty Sims Lead Executive Director & Angie Mahone Assistant Director BSI FLDOE 
  • Break 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
  • FLDOE Bureau of School Improvement (BSI) | Deep Dive Part 2, Dusty Sims Lead Executive Director & Angie Mahone Assistant Director BSI FLDOE 
  • Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Breakout Sessions 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM, 1:55 PM - 2:40 PM, 2:50 PM - 3:35 PM
    • FLDOE Title I, Part A Updates | Liz Roberts
    • FLDOE Title I, Part C Updates | Vincent Scotese
    • Title I, Part D Networking | Matthew Wiley 
    • FLDOE Title II, Part A Updates | Matthew Caldwell
      Handouts: FASFEPA Evidence, Requested Activities
    • FLDOE ​Title III, Part A Updates | Henry Miller
    • FLDOE Title IV, Part A & Title V Updates | Raven Wilcoxson
    • District Presentation - Best Practices for Title III & ESOL | Debra Estes
    • FLDOE Title IX/Homeless | Matthew Wiley
    • FLDOE Equitable Services | Henry Miller
  • FLDOE BFEP ESEA Strategic Monitoring - General Updates and Panel of Practitioners - Matthew Wiley, Assistant Bureau Chief Federal Ed Programs FLDOE & Henry Miller, Senior Policy Coordinator FLDOE
  • Closing and Reminders for Next Day 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
  • President's Reception: Gelato & Jazz, 6:00 PM -7:30 PM, Courtyard​
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​Wednesday, September 23, 2026

  • Breakfast 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Welcome & Introductions 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
  • District Spotlight - Soaring to Readiness - Manatee County PreK | Megan Johnson, Title I Coordinator Manatee County Schools
  • The Bruman Group - Equitable Services: Representatives from the The Bruman Group will provide information on the Statues, Rules, and Guidance for providing Equitable Services within our Federal Education Programs | Shane Morrisey, Senior Associate The Bruman Group
  • Break 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
  • FLDOE Bureau of School Improvement (BSI) - General Session | Dusty Sims Lead Executive Director, Dr. Amy Yarick Bullock Assistant Director FLDOE Bureau of School Improvement 
  • Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Breakout Sessions 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
    • Pilot & Pivot Session for New McKinney-Vento Liaisons |Nichelle Mohre-Cassidy McKinney Vento Liaison Citrus County Schools, Shanika Figueroa Rodriguez Supervisor of Federal Programs 
    • AI for Beginners | Stephanie Sheridan and Nicole Smith
    • Finance Breakout Session - Best Practices FASFEPA Members share best practices for collaboration between Federal Programs and Finance |Rod Natta & Michael McCarthy St. Lucie County Schools
    • The Bruman Group Breakout - Recent Audit Findings and How to Avoid Them | Shane Morrisey, Senior Associate The Bruman Group 
    • Microsoft Excel Best Practices for Grant Managers | Andrew Baldwin
      Sample Excel
    • ECTAC - Ed Flex Waivers Discussion |Maria Longa, Anna Moore, Tara Konrardy ECTAC, Seminole County
  • Break 2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
  • The Bruman Group - Federal Legislative and Policy Updates Representatives from the The Bruman Group will provide updates on Federal Legislation impacting education as well as updates on Federal Policy and Regulations for federal grants |Shane Morrisey, Senior Associate The Bruman Group 
  • Closing and Reminders for Next Day 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM

Thursday, September 24, 2026

  • Breakfast 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Welcome & Introductions 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Florida AI Readiness: From Federal Frameworks to Statewide Capacity This session will examine the evolving role of AI in education and the challenges and opportunities it presents for school districts. Representatives from USF's College of Education and Cyber Florida will explore AI’s place in the broader evolution of educational technology, the U.S. Department of Labor’s principles and frameworks for AI literacy, and USF’s FAIR proposal to build AI readiness and development hubs across Florida. Dr. Ruthmae Sears and Jereme Monette
  • Break/Hotel Checkout 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Test Your Federal Programs Knowledge | Jason Galitsky
  • Closing Session & Door Prizes 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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