FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Dr. Eric J. Smith
Commissioner of Education
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Chairman
Members
DR. AKSHAY DESAI
MARK KAPLAN
ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
JOHN R. PADGET
KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
SUSAN STORY
January 10, 2011
M E M O R A N D U M
TO:
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District Student Services Directors
High School Guidance Supervisors
High School Guidance Counselors
Florida College Students Services Directors
State University Student Services Directors
FROM:
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Dr. Eric J. Smith
SUBJECT:
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2010-2011 Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook
More than ever, Florida students depend on guidance counselors for accurate information and
careful academic planning. Students and parents count on current and accurate information from
counselors regarding Florida’s State University System admission requirements, 2+2 program and
guaranteed articulation agreement, acceleration mechanisms, new high school graduation
requirements and other postsecondary transition options.
One valuable resource for counselors is the
Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook
. This
publication, updated annually, provides a comprehensive reference guide to postsecondary
education in Florida. Sections taken directly from the
Handbook
can be used as handouts at parent
meetings, advising sessions, or as supplements to a school’s own curriculum guide. The
Handbook
is
available at www.FACTS.org, under Counselors and Educators > Advising Manuals.
We hope you find the
2010-2011 Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook
helpful, and
welcome your input for future improvements. The dedicated work of guidance counselors is greatly
appreciated.
Best wishes for an outstanding academic year in Florida!
EJS/tlc
325 W. GAINES STREET • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0505 • www.fldoe.org