FDOE-BSIS Summer Professional Learning Event

Need to Know

Will I receive a stipend for participating?

FDOE is NOT paying stipends to participants who attend. Please check with your district/school to see if it is providing one.

What time do I need to arrive at the event location and where do I go?

The event starts on Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the school's auditorium at each location. Please arrive by 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday to allow time for parking and check-in.

Is there an early check-in on Monday?

Yes, you are encouraged to stop by the school on Monday afternoon before your event starts to pick up your badge from the Auditorium foyer. Monday check-in hours are 3:00-5:00 pm.

Do I need to bring ID to check in?

Please bring your district/school ID with you as some locations may require you to wear it while on campus.

Where do I park?

There will be signage for the event upon entering the school property.

North - enter the student parking lot from Thomasville Road

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South - enter the student parking lot from Plantation Road at the sign with the wolf logo

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Central - enter student parking lots C and D from Lakeshore Pointe Drive and Siedel Road intersection; handicap-plaquard vehicles enter from Siedel Road and use Lot B

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What is the dress code?

Business casual is appropriate. School spirit shirts are welcome.

Is housing provided?

No, the event does NOT provide hotel accomodations. Please see the hotels page for hotels near your event.

Will childcare be provided?

This is a professional development opportunity. Childcare services are NOT provided. Please make your own off-site arrangements for childcare.

What do I need to bring?

A device with wi-fi capabilities to access event materials via Livebinder.

Will there be wi-fi?

Yes, wi-fi will be available at each event location but is to be used specifically for event activities and accessing event materials. Login information will be provided at the event.

How do I submit session evaluations?

Please use your scheduler to submit session evaluations. Login information will be provided at the event.

How do I receive in-service credit for this event?

All Florida school districts have procedures in place to assist you in earning in-service credits towards the renewal of your FDOE teaching certificate. Please contact your district's staff development director to determine your district's procedure. Please visit http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/professional-dev/pro-learning-contacts.stml to locate the contact person for your district.

What if I have to leave early?

Please notify FDOE staff as soon as possible.

Will food be available on-site?

Lunch is on your own. Please note, microwaves and refrigerators are NOT available at any site location. You may bring food and beverages into the classrooms, but not into the auditoriums. Water fountains are availble for water bottle refills.

NORTH

Restaurants within 5 miles of the school:
- Coffee:
  - Lucky Goat (3431 Bannerman Road)
  - Starbucks (inside Target)
  - Starbucks (west on Bannerman Road by Publix )
  - Starbucks (2887 Kerry Forest Parkway)
  - Ellianos Coffee (2914 Kerry Forest Parkway)
  - Dunkin (Bannerman Crossing)
- Bannerman Crossing Restaurants:
- Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers
- Publix Deli 2 locations (Bradfordville Center & on Bannerman Road)
- Papa John’s
- New Garden
- Dairy Queen
- Burger King (in Walmart)
- Siam Bistro
- Tally Fish House
- Coosh’s Bayou Rouge
- Smitty’s Taphouse and Grill
- Chili’s
- Red Elephant
- Emerald Garden
- El Jalisco
- Dave’s Pizza Garage
- Willie Jewel’s BBQ
- Brickyard Pizzeria (takeout only)

SOUTH

Restaurants within 5 miles of the school:
- Coffee:
  - Scooter's Coffee (13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912)
  - Summer Moon Coffee (14261 S Tamiami Trail #10, Fort Myers, FL 33912)
  - Starbucks (14721 Hope Ctr Lp, Fort Myers, FL 33912)
  - Dunkin (5611 Six Mile Commercial Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33912)
- West:
  - Bahama Breeze
  - Bob Evans
  - Bonefish Grill
  - Carrabba's Italian Grill
  - Duffy's Sport Grill
  - First Watch
  - Five Guys
  - Glory Day's Grill
  - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
  - Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
  - PDQ Chicken
  - Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
  - Tequila's Mexican Bar & Grill
  - Tijuana Flats
  - Wings and Rings
- North:
  - Bangkok Thai Restaurant
  - El Patio Restaurant
  - Miller's Ale House
  - Monarcas Authentic MExican Cuisine Bar & Grill
  - Pho Bowl
  - Shrimp Shack
  - Thai Star
- East:
  - BurgerFi
  - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
  - Fancy's Southern Cafe
  - Jersey Mike's
  - Mellow Mushroom
  - Rib City
  - Two Meatballs in the Kitchen

CENTRAL

Morning Coffee Trucks,
7:00 – 11:00 a.m.:
- Donuts NV - Davenport
- Royal Obsidian House of Flavor
Restaurants for Lunch
- East - The Mark, 5 minutes away
  - Cadri Italian Deli
  - Clean Eatz
  - Huey Magoo’s
  - Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
  - Papa John’s
  - PCG Burgers
  - Starbucks
  - The New York Project
- North - Hamlin Area, 15 minutes away
  - Abbott’s Frozen Custard
  - Bosphorus Turkish Cuisine
  - Chick-fil-A
  - Crisp & Green
  - Ford’s Garage
  - McDonald’s
  - Miller’s
  - P.F.Chang’s To Go
  - Planet Smoothie
  - Publix
  - Starbucks
  - Taco Bell
  - The French Café
  - The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
  - The Pizza Press
  - Tijuana Flats
  - Toastique
  - Wendy’s
- South - Flamingo Crossing
  - Domino’s PDQ Chicken
  - Dunkin’
  - Ellie Lou’s BBQ
  - Firehouse Subs
  - Five Guys
  - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
  - Hash House A Go Go
  - Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
  - PDQ Chicken
  - Persimmon Hollow
  - Pieology
  - PITA Mediterranean Street Food
  - Simply Capri
  - Skyline Chili
  - Starbucks
  - Target (with a small grocery)
  - Wendy’s