FIN provides customized services and supports to districts and schools to ensure all students with disabilities have the same opportunities as their peers.
For some children with disabilities, social skills can be challenging to learn. They can be taught using different strategies to address individual student needs. While individual needs will vary, these strategies can be used in supporting social skill development.
Bees, and other pollinators, contribute to 35% of the worldโs total crop production, supporting 87 of the 115 leading food crops. Without adequate pollination, yields decline, food becomes scarcer & more expensive. #WorldBeeDay | #SavetheBees | @FAO
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ALT A graphic for World Bee Day featuring a bee near a pink flower. Logos for Learning Systems Institute, FSU FCR-STEM, and CPALMS are shown at the bottom.
๐จFlorida Math Teachers๐จ
We're looking for 6th or 7th-grade Florida math teachers for an evidence-based professional learning opportunity. If you teach in Seminole, Indian River or 1 of the 18 counties affiliated with NEFEC, we encourage you to apply. โ๏ธ bit.ly/4cZC0J5
ALT A teacher stands in front of a classroom with students seated at desks, gesturing as if explaining a point. Text on the image promotes recruitment for 6th and 7th grade math teachers in Florida, mentioning professional development and counties such as Seminole. Florida State University's logos are displayed at the bottom.
๐โจ Earth Day 2026
#EarthDay is a global celebration each year encouraging education and stewardship of the planet's natural resources. The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. #EarthDay2026
ALT Illustration of a globe on the left with the words "Happy Earth Day" in large, colorful letters. A small figure with leaves is part of the word "fin" at the bottom right. The background has a pattern of light green rays emanating from the center.
Recapping our ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ series in under 1:00. Check out these helpful ideas for families of students with disabilities.
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๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ
No. 7 - Teacher Communication
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ALT This image is a colorful graphic with an assortment of books, pencils, and spiral notebooks forming a circular pattern around the text. It reads: "Homework Habits No. 7. Regularly check in with teachers to understand homework expectations and any additional support your child may need. Checking in can be as simple as an email or phone call, or your child may need a more frequent check-in, such as a weekly or daily checklist for homework." Logos for the Learning Systems Institute and FIN are in the lower right corner. A QR code is in the bottom left corner.
ALT The image is a colorful graphic with an apple shape in the center, featuring the text "HOMEWORK HABITS NO. 6." Below, it advises teaching children to ask for help and take ownership of learning to build self-advocacy skills, confidence, and independence. The background includes colorful books and geometric shapes. Logos for the Learning Systems Institute and FIN are at the bottom. A QR code is on the left side.
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Help us recognize Florida's best Kโ12 math, science or STEM educators. If you or a teacher you know is innovating STEM education apply now. Nominations close ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฏ๐ญ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐ bit.ly/4anDUC2
ALT The graphic shows a person in a classroom setting, engaged in a hands-on activity with educational materials. On the right, there's a detailed text about "Innovating Educator of the Year" nominations, highlighting that eligible nominees are Florida Kโ12 teachers in mathematics, science, or STEM. It emphasizes the importance of innovation, creativity, and excellence in STEM education. Self-nominations or nominations by colleagues and community members are encouraged. The logo of FCR-STEM at LSI is present.
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No. 5 - Be Patient and Flexible
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ALT The image features an educational graphic with a large white apple shape in the center. Inside, it reads: "Homework Habits No. 5. Understand that children with disabilities may need more time to complete assignments or process information. Be patient and adjust expectations as needed, while providing consistent support." Surrounding the text are colorful illustrations of school supplies like pencils and books. At the bottom right, there are logos for the Learning Systems Institute and FIN. A QR code is in the bottom left corner.
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ
No. 4 - Use Assistive Technology and Tools
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ALT Colorful illustration highlighting "Homework Habits" with school imagery. Text explains tools like text-to-speech software and audio books can assist children with learning disabilities and other impairments. Includes a QR code and logos for the Learning Systems Institute and FIN.
Yesterday, March 8th, the world celebrated International Women's Day. LSI is honored to work with remarkable women from around the world with the goal of #InnovatingLearning globally. @FloridaState | @FSUGlobal
ALT Celebrating International Women's Day 2026, this graphic shows diverse women engaged in educational and community activities. The background includes scenes of group discussions, teaching in classrooms, and interactions with children. The Florida State University Learning Systems Institute logo is displayed prominently.
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FCR-STEM's mission is to help Florida improve K-12 STEM teaching & learning. This mission would not be possible without the passion & commitment of Floridaโs educators.
Nominate today form.jotform.com/26026540587โฆ
ALT The graphic shows a person in a classroom setting, engaged in a hands-on activity with educational materials. On the right, there's a detailed text about "Innovating Educator of the Year" nominations, highlighting that eligible nominees are Florida Kโ12 teachers in mathematics, science, or STEM. It emphasizes the importance of innovation, creativity, and excellence in STEM education. Self-nominations or nominations by colleagues and community members are encouraged. The logo of FCR-STEM at LSI is present.
ALT Colorful graphic featuring a large apple with the text "HOMEWORK HABITS NO. 3." The message suggests breaking homework into manageable parts and using a schedule or checklist. Logos for the Learning Systems Institute and FIN are present. Background includes abstract shapes and a QR code.
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ
No. 2 - Set Up a Quiet Workspace
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ALT The image features a colorful, abstract background with books, stars, and a large white apple shape in the center containing text. The text reads: "Homework Habits No. 2. Designate a quiet, organized study space for your child, free from distractions like television, phones, or noisy areas. This will help keep the focus on the immediate task." At the bottom right, logos for the Learning Systems Institute and FIN.
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ
No. 1 - Create a Consistent Routine | @lsifsu | @EducationFL
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ALT A colorful educational graphic titled "Homework Habits No. 1" emphasizes the importance of creating a consistent daily routine for homework, breaks, and other activities to aid children, especially those with ADHD or ASD. The background is filled with abstract shapes in various colors. Logos for the Learning Systems Institute and FIN are at the bottom right.
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ
No. 1 - Create a Consistent Routine | @lsifsu | @EducationFL
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ALT A colorful educational graphic titled "Homework Habits No. 1" emphasizes the importance of creating a consistent daily routine for homework, breaks, and other activities to aid children, especially those with ADHD or ASD. The background is filled with abstract shapes in various colors. Logos for the Learning Systems Institute and FIN are at the bottom right.
FIN facilitators work with ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ and are located ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐. Find the facilitator serving your school or district at this link โก๏ธ fin-network.org/about-us@lsifsu | @FloridaState
ALT Map of Florida with labeled counties, showing FIN Facilitators serving all districts. Text describes FIN's collaboration with schools for supporting students with disabilities and outlines the organization's regional structure.