The UF MDTP is a unique resource for students, families, and school districts in the North Central Florida region. We provide multidisciplinary evaluation and consultation services for children and youth at risk for or identified as having complex medical, educational, emotional, or behavioral problems and struggling in school.
The FDLRS MDC project is funded entirely by the State of Florida through an award totaling $1,450,000.00. This funding is provided by the Florida Department of Education to support initiatives that enhance services for students with disabilities and their families.
Our Services Include
Multidisciplinary Evaluations
For students K through 12th grade referred by their families, school districts, state, community agencies, and other providers. Direct intervention services include parent consultation targeted at improving academic engagement, learning, self-efficacy, and outcomes.
Parent Consultation
Services focused on 1) providing parents with the information and guidance necessary to facilitate participation in activities aimed at enhancing their children’s learning and skill development in the home setting and 2) fostering strong parent-school partnerships
Consultation Services
Provided to teachers and school districts throughout the region. These services include academic consultation with classroom teachers and other school personnel.
Training
In-service and pre-service training across a range of disciplines.
Referral Process
At-risk and struggling students can be referred to the program by their families, schools, health professionals, and/or state and local agencies by contacting FDLRS/UF MDTP at (352) 294-8248.
Parents, teachers, and other school personnel will be asked to complete a referral packet to provide pertinent information about the student’s educational background, school attendance, current and prior interventions and response to interventions, prior assessments and evaluations, physical and mental health, and medical history. This referral information allows for the initial determination of specific evaluation needs and helps guide consultation with parents, schools, and related providers aimed at improving student engagement, learning, and school outcomes.