Orlando, Florida – UCP of Central Florida is proud to announce that it has purchased land in Osceola County to further provide high-quality education and therapy for all students with and without disabilities.
The new site, located in downtown Kissimmee at Route 192 and Oak Street, will facilitate the development of a new 37,000-square-foot state-of-the-art pediatric therapy and education facility.
The campus will be designed to support a wide range of educational needs, including state-of-the-art classrooms, advanced technology and specialized resources designed to support students with disabilities alongside their peers in an inclusive environment.
Additionally, the new campus will feature an enhanced pediatric therapy facility that will provide a variety of services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy, ensuring student development and support.
“We are thrilled to expand our presence in Osceola County. UCP’s new Osceola campus will allow us to reach even more children, providing them with the skills and support they need to succeed academically and personally,” said Dr. Ilene Wilkins, CEO and President of UCP. “This represents a significant investment in the future of education in Osceola County.”
Currently, UCP Osceola's education and therapy programs serve approximately 330 children. When at full capacity, the new campus will provide support, education and therapy services to an additional 100 children in the Osceola County community.
In addition, the number of staff will increase by more than 20 professional positions, including teachers, therapists and administrative staff.
“We would also like to thank Schenkel Shultz Architects and Matern Engineering, who generously donated their services to design the building and have been donating their services to UCP for over 20 years,” said Dr. Wilkins.
In April, the U.S. Department of Education awarded UCP Charter Schools a Charter Schools Program (CSP) High-Quality Charter School Replication and Expansion Grant for Fiscal Year 2024. The $8.9 million federal grant is a highly competitive program designed to assist and support the growth of high-performing charter schools across the country. These funds allow UCP Charter Schools to expand and build new campuses, such as in Osceola County, providing more children in Central Florida with access to a high-quality education.
UCP Charter Schools, a leading network of charter schools committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, is a network of 8 charter schools and a program of UCP of Central Florida, launched in 2001. It has grown to now serve over 2,000 students from birth to age 21.
To see a photographic representation of the new campus, click here.
For more information about UCP of Central Florida, please visit https://www.ucpcfl.org/.
About UCP of Central Florida:
For nearly 70 years, UCP of Central Florida has provided vital services for children and families affected by disabilities. UCP is a national leader in inclusive education, support and therapy by creating a consortium of charter schools for children with and without disabilities. To learn more about UCP of Central Florida, visit www.ucpcfl.org.
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