About the Webinar:
This presentation highlighted the My Florida Schools online portal, which enables parents and families to choose the best Early Learning and education options for their student(s). The session demonstrated how this digital platform assists with finding schools and providers within geographic proximity and filtering options based on student needs. It also informed schools about updating their online profiles and showed users how to navigate the system effectively.
My Florida Schools Online Portal
Presenter:
- Shawna Reid, Executive Director, Data Systens, Florida Department of Education
Date/Time: November 20, 2024
Conference: 2024 FL Charter School Conference
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Session Summary
This presentation, delivered by Shawna Reid, Executive Director of Data Systems at the Florida Department of Education, introduces the My Florida Schools online portal and guides schools on how to manage their profiles within the system.
The portal is designed to empower parents and families with educational choice by providing comprehensive information on public, private, and early learning providers across Florida. It features a user-friendly search tool that allows families to filter schools based on various criteria, including geographic proximity, school type, grade levels offered, academic programs, and student needs.
School profiles within the portal display a range of information, including school grades, contact details, and website links. While some data points are pre-populated from existing Department of Education sources, schools have the ability to edit and update key information, such as tuition and fees, admissions procedures, enrollment details, and school hours.
The presentation provides step-by-step instructions on how school staff can claim and update their profiles. This includes adding staff members, setting up school tours, and ensuring the accuracy of information displayed to the public.
District administrators also have access to the portal, with the ability to manage profiles for all schools within their district. They can review profiles, track analytics, and create user accounts for school staff.
The presentation emphasizes the importance of schools actively managing their online presence through this portal, as it serves as a key resource for parents making educational decisions for their children. By keeping their profiles updated and accurate, schools can effectively showcase their offerings and attract potential students.