Social Studies & The Arts

Fine Arts

Florida fine arts education includes courses and standards in music, dance, theatre and visual arts. On this page you will find educator and student resources, information regarding awards and recognitions, and link access to the Florida Fine Arts Report.

Gifted

Florida defines gifted students as students who have superior intellectual development and are capable of high performance. Each school district serves gifted students through local plans that provide academic and social emotional support. The links below provide more information regarding statutes and rules that regulate identification and services for gifted students, as well as resources, publications and other supporting information for teachers, administrators, parents, students and
community members.

Social Studies

Florida provides robust course descriptions for instruction in the social studies for all grades Kindergarten through 12. The Social Studies webpage provides resources for teachers and parents including links to CPALMS and information on end-of-course assessment, statutory references, programs and events, professional organizations and scholarships, and Department contact information.

Staff Contact Information

Bryan O'Malley
Deputy Director of Social Studies and the Arts
Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Phone: 850-245-9643 Office
Bryan.OMalley@fldoe.org

Alicia Foy
Gifted Education Program Specialist
Phone: 850-245-0830
Alicia.Foy@fldoe.org

Barbara Cook
K-8 Social Studies Program Specialist
Phone: 850-245-9429
Barbara.Cook@fldoe.org

Timothy MacGregor
9-12 Social Studies Program Specialist
Phone: 850-245-0489
Timothy.MacGregor@fldoe.org

Amanda El Shemi
Fine Arts Program Specialist
Phone: 850-245-0561
Amanda.ElShemi@fldoe.org