General Information

School Information:

Jean O'Dell Learning Center
1310 S. Floral Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: 863-534-7440
Fax: 863-519-3810

School Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
First Bell:8:30 am
Tardy Bell: 9:00 am
Dismissal Bell: 3:00 pm

Our History

Jean O'Dell Learning Center (formerly known as Polk Life and Learning Center) is located in the small, historic town of Bartow, Florida. Our school is nestled between Bartow High School, Bartow Middle School, and Floral Avenue Elementary School. We are an Exceptional Student Education school that serves students with significant cognitive disabilities. Students attend our school from Bartow as well as our neighboring cities of Winter Haven, South Lakeland, Mulberry, Ft. Meade, Lake Wales, and Frostproof. We serve exceptional education students from kindergarten to 22 years old.

Jean O'Dell Learning Center

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

2022-2023 PBIS Model School

Time to celebrate! Our school has recently been recognized for our work implementing a school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. PBIS is an evidence-based three-tiered prevention framework designed to improve and integrate all data, systems, and practices impacting student outcomes. National research shows that full implementation of PBIS leads to reduced exclusionary discipline and improved student and teacher outcomes.

By establishing the PBIS framework, we are developing skills of the students and adults, making system changes to our school environment to enhance school climate, acknowledging appropriate behavior, and using data to identify needed supports for our students and teachers.

As a result of this work, we are being recognized by the FLPBIS Project for achieving [Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum] PBIS Model School status. This award demonstrates our commitment to positive outcomes for all students and helps us celebrate our efforts as we progress toward full implementation of PBIS.

For more information on our efforts, visit [school website address]. To learn more about the FLPBIS Project Model Schools, visit www.flpbis.org

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Jean O'Dell Classroom

Teachers in front of Jean O'Dell Sign

Jean O'Dell Classroom