Best Special Needs Schools in Holiday, Florida (2026)

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Anclote High School

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Holiday, FLGrades 9-1218:1 ratio

Anclote High School in Holiday, Florida, is a comprehensive public high school serving grades 9 through 12 within Pasco County Schools. Founded in 2009, the school emphasizes academic achievement, career preparation, and community engagement. Anclote High provides robust Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services tailored for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504 plans, including specialized academic instruction, co-teaching inclusion classrooms, and targeted behavioral support. The campus also features Parent University, an innovative program designed to keep families actively informed and equipped to support their students throughout their high school journey and post-secondary transitions.

High school
Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
Learning differences
Autism

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Gulfside Elementary

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Holiday, FLGrades K-5

Gulfside Elementary School is dedicated to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners, specifically catering to students in grades K through 5. Its core mission emphasizes creating a safe and caring space where every child can thrive as a leader and innovative thinker, particularly those with diverse learning needs, including language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional students. The school employs a variety of tailored programs and therapeutic methodologies designed to empower students academically and socially, ensuring that each child's unique strengths are recognized and developed. What sets Gulfside Elementary apart is its commitment to fostering strong partnerships with families, which enhances student engagement and success. Additionally, the school boasts a low student-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized attention that meets the individual needs of each child. With specialized facilities and community events that encourage collaboration among families, Gulfside Elementary truly embodies its philosophy of putting kids first in a vibrant educational community.

Elementary school
Learning differences
Twice-exceptional
Private school

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Planning guides

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Use these guides before you contact programs, schedule tours, or ask your IEP team how a proposed setting will support your child's goals.

Florida FES-UA funding guide

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FES-UA approved expenses

What Florida families can buy with FES-UA: private school tuition, ABA therapy, tutoring, and reimbursements.

How to choose a special needs school

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IEP process guide

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Comparing school options in Holiday

Holiday is in Pasco County, so Pasco County Schools evaluates and serves students with disabilities who live there. For a school-age child, the request goes to the public school zoned for your home address, and Pasco posts an address lookup if you are unsure which school that is. Preschoolers not enrolled in a public school go through FDLRS Gulfcoast.

Pasco's private school rules matter for families comparing options. The district must find and evaluate private school students suspected of having a disability, but there is no individual right to services in a private school. Limited Service Plans are offered only at nonprofit, participating private schools in Pasco. Separately, Florida's FES UA scholarship gives eligible students an education savings account, and a 504 plan alone does not establish eligibility.

Local resources checked October 7, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Holiday

How do I request an evaluation for a Holiday student in a private school?

Pasco tells parents who live in the county to contact the public school zoned for their home address, even if the child attends a private school. If you are not sure which school is zoned for your address, use the district's boundary search by address. Put the request in writing; our evaluation guide shows what to include.

What is a Service Plan in Pasco?

A Service Plan covers the limited services Pasco agrees to provide to an eligible student whose parents placed them in a private school. It applies only at nonprofit, participating private schools in Pasco. Families submit a completed request packet each school year with teacher input, parent input, and the current IEP or Service Plan. The district makes the final decision on services.

Does a 504 plan qualify my child for Florida's FES UA scholarship?

Not by itself. The Florida Department of Education says a 504 plan alone is not enough for FES UA. A student with a 504 plan can qualify if the parent submits a disability diagnosis from a licensed physician or psychologist with the application. Our 504 plan vs IEP guide explains how the two plans differ.

What can FES UA account funds pay for?

State law sets the categories. They include tuition and fees at an eligible private school, instructional materials, assistive technology, tutoring, and specialized services such as applied behavior analysis, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The scholarship funding organizations review each purchase or reimbursement request to confirm it fits the program rules.

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