As part of the USF Department of Special Education's reform and restructuring initiatives, a system of four educational consortia has been developed. Each consortium is represented by at least one campus of USF and the school districts aligned with that campus. Consortia were formed based upon the need to address changing roles in special education, decreasing resources, and a commitment to shared decision making. The four consortia are described relative to their missions, activities, and governance structures.
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