COUNTY WIDE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

10 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The **County Wide Exceptional Student Education (ESE)** department, located in LaBelle, Florida, serves as the administrative hub for special education services within the Hendry County School District. This office is responsible for overseeing programs and support services designed to meet the unique educational needs of students with disabilities across the district, ensuring that all learners receive equitable access to the curriculum in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

By coordinating district-wide resources, the department facilitates essential services such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, speech and language therapy, psychological assessments, and specialized instruction. Their mission is to foster an inclusive environment that empowers students with diverse learning requirements to achieve their academic and personal potential. Families seeking information on student evaluations, transition planning, or specific special education accommodations can utilize the district website or contact the office directly at their LaBelle location for support.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COUNTY WIDE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	8
Black	2

Hispanic
8 (80.0 %)
Black
2 (20.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HENDRY
Phone:	(863)674-4166
Website:	http://www.hendry-schools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	10
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 2

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 2